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MENTION THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER WHEN ANSWERING ADS 1 ht'i «-in ■ . ■*. >..>«*• m.mt*

Saturday, February 1,1941

NEWS ABOUT FOLK HERE AND THERE f '• _ " « . • •• Y • ' ' ■

Evansville, Ind.

Edith E. Hite

Alexander AME church.: Rev. C. R. Waters, pastor. The union revival services closed successfully lust Friday niuht. with preaching each night by Rev. McCauley of the Presbyterian church. Large numbers attended each service. The

day, nite Feb. 3. The Livingstone Campaign conducted by Miss Edith Hite in the church will close Sunday. AH members and friends are urged to cooperate and give liberally to this great effort.,* The local branch of the NAACP met Sunday afternoon «t the Community Htjuse. The nature of the meet-

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all groups and auxiliaries working. Visitors are always welcome. * * Rev. Robert Irving Ray, of Indianapolis, formerly of this city posed through, the city last week enroute to Simmons university in Louisville. While here he was the pleasant guest of his mother. Mrs. Anna Ray and sister, Mrs. Mamie Snuden in Evans avenue who has been quite ill. Rev. Ray also preached at Mt. Zion Baptist. * * Mrs. John B. Huston. 1021 S. Garvin street is ctaifined tfi her home with Illness. * Mr. Thomas Waddell. filti High street is ' suffering with a broken foot when struck in an accident a few weeks ago. He is a hie to be up and about. The services were largely attended at Hood Temple AME Zion ' church. The pastor Rev. Sink preached a great sermon at the morning worship, subject. Stop, Consider Tour Ways. A great spiritual feast was enjoyed. The union revival servlces began in the afternoon with Rev. Appleby of the CME church preaching, and continuing all the week. The third quarterly "meeting will also be held February 2. Union services in the afternoon. Rev. Waters and choir of Alexander Chapel will conduct the afternoon services. The Presiding Elder. Rev. J. C. McCain will he present. Quarterly conference Mon-

ing entrance of face entrants to the Mechanical Arts school here.

Pastor’s Welfare club of Mt. Zion Baptist church will sponsor a play. Our New Pastor, Friday February 14. Get your tickets and come. Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Johnson closed a successful Highway financial drh'e at St. James Baptist church last Sunday afternoon. A great meeting was enjoyed and much sueces. * Mr. Bttford McBride continues ill at the home of his sister. Mrs. Edna Price. 1 SOT S. Elliott street. •Mrs. Katie House is improving slowly »\t St. Mary’s hospital. Alexander AME: Rev. C. R. Waters, pastor. Quarterly meeting was held Dec. 16. Rev. J. E. Bradford, PE., presided, and brought a wonderful message Rev. M. S. McCauley preached in the afternoon and the pastor at night. All reports were made Tuesday night. The officers and members are grateful to the Bishop Gregg and the presiding elder for sending ns this splendid pastor and his lovely wiffe Mrs. Waters, who is a wonderfu missionary worker. She really knows the missionary work and the women of the commmunity all love her. Luther Roberts, secy., quarterly conference. Mrs. Dorothy Manion. assistant and Mrs. Ada Lee,

church reporter.

8hetbi/viue, Ind

The choir of Second Baptist church gaye a special program dedication of the New Robes Jan. li). * Miss Edna C. Bell who spent the holidays with her aunt Mrs. Edwafd Cleaviand, left for her home in Lexington. Ky. * Mrs. George Renders’ baby is very ill. * The Neighborhood girls gave a forrpal party at the Republican hall. * ♦ Mrs. .Margie Archie, who is at the Major hospital is greatly improved. Mrs. Archie Vaughn who attended the bedside of hi*r niece, is at home The sick are Mrs. Lucy Young, G. „ .C. Alexander. Mrs. Mitty Handy,

Rol»ert Anglin, president. ^* Lhe i > Ed ward (Men veland, Mrs. Edward

Cleaveland Mrs. Ed Saddler, Mrs. Julie Wootson and Vlrgal Senours. Miss Ethel Darden and Miss Joyce Semoufs are spending the vveek-end in Nashville, Terih. with Dr. and Mrs. L. D. Scott, and Miss Rosmaud Darden * The Jolly Time party of the 3 : J)S gave a party at the home of Miss Corlnne Dunn Jap 24 in honor of Miss Roberfa Jackson of New York. Delicious refreshments were served. * Miss Pauiine Johnson was the week-end guest of Miss Virginia Senours.. * Mr. and Mrs. J. V. G Hines gave a dinner party at their home Jan 24 Celebrating Mr. Mine’s birthday. The guests were. Mrs. Robbie Miekins pf New York. * Mr. anti Mrs Cowherd, Mr. and Mrs, Allen, Mrs Anna Washington. P. r D. Thompson of Indianapolis. * Mr. and Mrs! W. S. Forf, Mrs. Elizabetli Smith, Mrs. Hawthorn. Mrs: Florence Patton, Mrs. Mamie Cleqvelahd. Miss Dphelin Penick and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gatewood and Mrs. Frances Thomp-

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LOUISVILLE, KY.

jr., \fJio: has irgmlu State

Rev. .w. p. .Offutt. degrees from tile V

college and the university of Pennsylvania, and who is now studying in the Baptist Seminary in this city, delivefkl i most thoyghtful, interesting and well-prepared discourse for ^he morning services at Quinn chapel on last Sunday morning. Many persons of the large audience of adult and young people generously complimented him who was guest speaker for the Youug People’s Organization..- which had charge of the meeting. * Miss Beverly Green, John Beckham, jr., and George Gohagnn and the Young People’s choir rendered special services in the morning. For the evening worship, Rev. E. B. Dunbar, a theological student of Simmons university, delivered an inspiring message that was quite well received by all. Miss Manina Cooper was soloist for the evening. Mrs. W. H. French, Mrs. John Thornton, and Miss Nellie V. Brown were directress, organist and pianist for the day. * Since a little more than one week remains for the mid-win-ter rally which closes on February. 9. the various leaders and their members’are striving ward to make unusually large reports for the few weeks’ campaign. * Mrs. Tillie Baker, will be hostess for the Educational club meeting at her residence on Tuesday evening February

All meinliers and friends are urged to attend “The - Millionaire Wedding,” at Quinn chapel on Monday evening, February 3 at 7:30 o’clock. It will be under the auspices of the Faithful F^w club. • Mrs. Mary E. Jackson and Mrs. Lula Dowery will have charge of a Silver Tea at the residence of the latter next Sunday, from 4 to 7 p. m. * Mrs. Ernestine Custard directed a large number of people in “A Heaven and' Hell Social”, in dining room of Quinn Chapel, Thursday evening. January 30, from 7 to 9 o'clock. • The funeral services of Mrs. Manier, mother of Belver Manier, who is working on u doctorate degree in Indiana university, were held at her late residence. in West Walnut street, last Monday afternoon. She was wellknown ami a faithful meinlier of Quinn chapel for a number of years.* Mrs. Uobstance Thomas de livered very pleasing, remarks to a large ndfnbef of bafenfs and teachers who attended the temptin luncheon and splendid prqgrnm given by the Girls’ Reserve club In the luncly room of the Itouglas school on .lost Thursday ufternon. • Since the second semester of the public schools of this city began on last Monday, all parents in the

(which ended on January 24. Chil1 dren. whose names nave asserisks (*'st beside them were on the Honor Roll for attendance and punctuality for the entire semester. GA, ‘Georgia Kelly, ‘Jessie Bunch •Ann Harrison. Irene Wilson, Mary Dean. Carrie Brown, Dollie Mitchell. Lucille Haynes, John Taylor, Robert Smith; GB: Ladelle Green, •George Dennis, Mrs. S. St. Clair Tucker, teacher. GB: Lucille Harris; r*A: Mary Butler, -Retha Miller. Venerable Brents. Thomas O’Bannon. Robert Parkef, ’John White. Mrs. Mary E. Sherrill, teacher. r»B: Rosie L. Amerson, Idel Miller: 4A: Mattie Mason, Charles Etta Ursery, Elizabeth White, Herbert Conn, Miss Rachel C. Jones, teacher. 4B: ‘Dorothy Adams, IMumath Brents, Mildred Conner, •Doris McGoffney, Mai H. Northington. ‘Benton Bell, Henry JBradshaw. Gene Conner, * James Dennis, •Willie Northington, ‘George White, Miss Alberta Skaggs, teacher. 3A Betty J. Payne. Henrietta Young, Clara Johnson. ‘Stella How’ard, •Mary C. White, ‘Andrew Nealy; 3B: None, Mrs. Verna M. Scott, teacher. 3B:*Robert White. Juanita Taylor: 2A ‘Isaiah Miller, Dorothy White, Mildred Northington. Miss Addle Wilson, teacher. 2B, None; 1A, ‘Eddie White, Robert Buckner. Miss Henrietta Wai'ren. teacher. IB. ‘Ruth Howard, Clarice Collier. ‘Willie Bishop. Virgil White. Louis Raymond, Mrs. Aora M. Bertram, teacher. Kgtn.. •Joseph Wilson. ‘James Howard. Otis Wray. Alma Netter, Bettie

Seymour, Ind. Shirley taurenre Rev. SlahgWter held services at the AME church. Sunday. * Mr. Edgar Maddox and Mr. Wm. Smith attended the funeral of Dr. Hicks In Madison. Sunday. * Mrs. Em mam Hood is visiting relatives in North Vernon. * Sunday, Feb. 2, pm., a short Lincoln-Day program will he observed' at the AME Sunday school with Miss Anna Carter as principle speaker. At 3 o’clock the North Vernon choir will sing and Miss Susie Shelton of Nor<h Vernon vVill preach. •, At 6 bm., light refreshments were served at the Maddox's hall honoring the loyal choir. * Mrs.Hurry Elston visited hef brother in Columbus. * Mrs. Vivian Smith and Miss Juanita Edmonds spent Thursday at Indianapolis with friends.

JefferaonvlUe. tna: James U. Dyson Miss Farimee Bibbs hi reported ill. * The Young People’s choir of Bethel AME church. New' Albany, worshipped with Rev. J. P. Pierce and congregation of Wesley church Sunday. ‘ A mass meeting for reorganization of the NAACi* in Jeffersonyilie will he held Tuesday evening February 4. More complete announcement will be made by pastpr of all churches, at a later da’te. * The first semi-annual meeting of the Sixth District Indiana Masons was held in Eureka Lodge, No. 3G Madison. Tuesday evening, January 28 with the Deputy Grand District master, George Smith, presiding. * Oharles Whittaker is master of Eureka Lodge. * Taylor higli school basketball team will play Bardsstorm, Tuesday night and LaGrnnge Wednesday night. * Mrs. Eluora Head and Mrs. Betty Coleman are still ill. * Lee Taylor and A. I.. Harris, continue ill. Rev. M. J. Hendrieth preached an inspiring sermon* at Bethel AME Sunday. Visitors Sunday included. Mrs. Luttimore. Chicago: Mr. McCreary and Mr. Hardin. Louisville; Mrs. Johnson. Harrodshurg; , Rev. Burtess. Noblesvilie and Messrs Smothers and McClIin of Jeffersonville. ‘ February 23 is Trustee Day at Bethel Church and all members are requested to help. * Th? Junior Stewardess board of Bethel, Mrs. Arthelda Scott, president, will have charge of tfte st^wart rally, Sunday, February 9. * The Stewardess Board no. 1 and the Senior au(| Junior Steward Boards will assist, v In the absence pf the host. Edward Taylor, the Sons of Allen were royally entertained by his grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Heady, and his mother, Mrs. .Lucretia Hicks. He holds high esteem as being one of the progressive young men in the community.

Newcastle, Ind.

Pauline Turner i Weldon Hill of Carthage, has been very ill at the Henry County hospital. * A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Criss last week. Mother and sou are reported doing nicely. Mrs. Criss. was formerly Miss Bertha Dempsey of this city. * Mrs. Kenneth Tuttle of near New Castie, has been taken to the Henry County hospital. * Saturday night, Miss Naomi Washington of Philadelphia spoke to the youths of New Castle on “The Cureless Soul, What then”? The message was most inspiring. She compared the youths of today with fig trees. * Mrs .Helen Bassett of Greensboro underwent an operation at the Henry County hospital last week and is slowly improving. • Rev. Mrs. C. R. King of Philadelphia gave a special afternoon service Sunday Jan. 26. Her subject was “A Man Wanted”. * Miss Mat rice

Madison* Ind.

Vincennes, Ind.

Margeruitte Ruth Jordan

Mrs. Mary Clemons of Indianapolis was the past-week guest of her mother, Mrs. Linsey Lytes of this city. ‘Mrs. Clara Bolden is very low. The Housenold of Ruth is staying with her at nights. ♦ Mrs. Ella Neal is ill with the flu. * Mrs. Leonard Jenkius Ls recovering -after being confined to bed with an attack of the flu the past week. * Mrs. Ruth. Whitehead and son, Edward are also recovering at their home after an attack of flu. * ‘ Robert Stuart of Indianapolis was Saturday night guest of Alma Wgke and parents Mr. and Arthur Wake and family. He was accompanied Imck Saturday night by Miss Wake who will sperul a few days in Indianapolis. * Walter Baker continues the same. He had an attack of *he flu Monday evening. * Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ross of New Albany were the week-end guests of Mrs. Ross parents. Mr. and Mrs. McKindly Perry and were Satur day guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Watson. * Mrs. Eiise Tyree is very ill at her home. * Miss Mary Ruth Whitehead is confined to her home

with the mumps. ,

w « c i., , Dempsey is convalescing at her ( / I _ e “ ve81 * M,SS R,,th M Edwards, j hoIJie * The Pageant entitled, “The

Unshadowed Cross” was given Friday night instead of Thursday nite

teacher.

The Parent-Teacher association of the Douglas school is very happy to announce that it was able to furnish one-half the price of tickets for each of the following pupils who will attend the Cincinnati Symphony Recital at the Memorial Auditorium on next Monday

afternoon:

Rosa L. Amerson. Anna M. RobinthcjHon. Matthew Stevenson. Elizabeth 0,1 I Hinkle. Lucille Haynes. Antionette Gentry, Laura M. Hnndsy, Gloria M. King. Lucille Haynes. John White. Retha Miller. Sophia Ly-

ons and Dorothy Foster.

Misses Addle Wilson. Rachel (’. Jones. Mrs. Aora M. Bertram and Mrs. (J. H. Brown nccopipanied

them. »

Hopkinsville. Ky

as it was erroneously reported. Those taking part In the pageant were: Mrs, Hugh Jefferson, Mrs. Roy Russell, Mrs. James Oldham, Mrs.. Eugene Bailey, Mrs. Dallas Walden, Mrs. Donald Archy. Mrs. Eugene Hansard, Mrs. Oran Bassett Miss Hansel Dempsey. Miss Virginia Isom. Miss Delia Mae Phelps, Miss Thelma Thurman, Miss Bernice Turner and Miss Pauline Turner.

Mys. Louise Pimmhus has moved on Hayes street. • Mrs. Mary Belle Willis is remodeling her new home on Vine street. John Frazier was hailed to the city on account of the death of his father. John Frazier Sr. • Mrs. Minnie Booker is in the

Mitchell, ind.

Charles Bowman Services at the Baptist church: Sunday school was held at the A ME church. * Mrs. Brown had a fish fry Friday, * Charles Duncan is improving. * NOTICE—If you have news please give to paper hoy when paper is delivered. Thank you.

’city visiting her mother, Mrs. Vic-

Douglas School district, as well as [ toria Frazier. * Mis sNancy Herron

those in rfR other districts, are urged to send their children to

school this week and keep them in attendance regularly. A good enrollment of children of beginning ages: 4. 5, or 6 years is exepeted. • The following pupils of the Frederick Douglass school had perfect attendance and punctuality during the past six weeks of the term

was the guest of Miss Oneda Jackson. • Mrs. KendricK Js reported improved. • Upshaw Bacon, Chicago. spent the week-end visiting nis parents. Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Bacon. • Willie Wilford. of Louisvifl*, spent Sunday hhere. visiting relatives and friends. * Last rites for Mrs. Drucilla Long in the Herndon _ community were held here

Wednesday. She was one of the oldest citizens in the county. Buckner and Adams were ih charge. * The Attacks high school graduation was held at the Booker Washington. auditorium, Wednesday night with Prof. Mack P. Carmichael of K. S. cbllege delivering tha address to sixteen graduates. • Mrs. Mary Allen is resting well after undergoing an operation at Dr. B. O. Moore’s clfnic. • Mary Moore, Lavern Holland. Alice Petrie, P. Moore alt continue ill at their homes..

Itockport, Ind. Sunday school was well attended. Rev. Higbbaugh Was itf charge. * Dr. J. J v Hoover of Terre Haute and friends gave a health lecture and demonstration picture at the Smitbfteid Baptist church, Monday night to a large attendance. ‘ A birthday party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Crawley in honor of their daughter, Thelma Cordelia who . celebreated her tenth birthday. Bieven guests were present. * Mr. and Mrs. Max** ey were Sunday guests oi her mother, Mrs. Rosie Taylor and family. * Ned Grimes and son, Fred -Gary were the guests of his daughter. Mrs. Mable Lindsay and friends. Joe Gooden. Perry Woods and Ethel Clay continue ill. * Word was received here of the death of Louis Jackson of Terre Haute, who was formerly a citizen here for many years. Mrs. Mollie Ross of Grandview is reported ill. * The Brotherhood, choir and all units of the church are working to remodel the church and the two parsonages. * The YWM., met at the home of Miss Gail McAtee. Friday night.

Bloomington, Ind. Helen Brannon Charles Norris. Gary, is in r.e city. Mrs. John Woolridge is in Glasgow, Ky., because of the death of her father. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Johnson have moved to their new borne in North Madison st. * Mrs. Mary Jo Thomas is in the city. * Miss Katherine Eagleson is ill at the Philip Holmds hospital, in St. Louis. *Msis Ethel Brannon has returned to New York after spending a month visiting friends and relatives here. * A dinner was given In honor of the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wills, Sunday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Brannon sr. The following enjoyed a lovely evening Mr. and Mrs. (’has. Willis. Mr and Mrs. Wm. Brannon. Lueile Drake, Duke Brnddock. Robert" Thorpe. Lonnie Hartfield Ethel. Walter. Ann,- and Peggy Brannon. • Mr. and Mrs. Wm.. Cooper, Buckshot and Pauline Duncan, Jupe Ices, the Bonds’ sisters. Mitchell. visited here Friday night •

Rev. Wilkerson was dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Kriss Sunday. * Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Walden visited friends in Henderson. Ky., Sunday. * William Wilson left Saturday for Indianapolis for an indefinite stay. * Floyd Bass spent the week-end in Terre Haute. ♦ * Members of the Community club met at the home of Mrs. Maude Embrys, Wednesday night* to celebrate This club made the last payment on the basement of the AM Eehurch. Mrs. Embry, the president, was presented with a gift from the members for her untiring leadership. Those present were Mrs. Weeks, Mrs. Verda Russel. Mr. Anderson. Mrs. Neighbors and the members Mrs. Embry, president Mrs. Floyd Walden, secretary: Mrs. Clinton, treasurer. Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Miller and Miss Mayme Long, chaplain. Lunch was served afterwards. * A number from here attended the revival in Washington. Toledo. Ohio R.. L. Brown Miss June Higli warden William Johnson. James Johnson, Wallace Bruce. Ollie Davis and Mrs. Frank Lightfoot, accompanied by Miss Annahelle Jones, Mrs. Ernest G. Wade and Edmund Brooks were the invited guests wno attended the Youth conference at Columbus. Ohio the past week. * Mrs. Charles Bufkin, Tennis and G.ufarett Star are convalescing at East Side hosoitnl. * William Pickens of New 1 York, City director of the NAACP | will speak at Ashland avenue Baptist church Friday evening, Feb. ruary 14. * Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Thurman celebrated their Silver wedding anniversary Sunday Jan. 12th. Their home was beautifully decorated with silver hells with a white and green color scheme.* There were a number of out-of-town guests attending as well a host of Toledo friends. ♦ They received gifts of silver and money. The out-of-town guests included: Mesdames Brit. Elizabeth Lynch, Frances Fisher. Lillian Thomas. Muriel and .Ophelia Lillian! and Rev. G. L. Lillian!, all of Indianapolis; Mrs. Blanch Hijittier of Grand Rapids. Mich. ; and Milton Jones of Pinehurst No. Carolina. * Miss Elsie Bradley, who is in The Roache hospital is much improved. * Mr. House is very ill in his home with

the flu.

Hanover, Ind. Mrs. l^andys A. Davis The ACE League lesson was, '•What My Denomination Stands For”. ♦ Mrs. Harvey L. Armstrong is able to be out, after being ill for several days. She visited Mrs. Claude Whittaker in Madison last Thursday. * Claude Whittaker continues ill at his home. * Mrs. Jane Smith and son. Carter, Mrs. Georgean Buckner. Mrs. Grace Sanders, Madison and William Johnson. attended the funeral services of their brother’s wife, Mrs. Burney Johnson in Cincinnati, last Saturday. * Ernestine, Ruby and Russell Beatty, and Estella Hunter, have been nun hie to attend school due to influenza attacks. ♦ Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Daugherty and family, Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Grady and family all of Indianapolis visited relatives and friends here last Sunday. * A formal dinner party was given at tin? home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith. Mrs. Rosa Lewis was hostess and guests were Mrs. Margaret Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Frank I^ee, Sey mour. Oscar Sanders, J. E. Dywon of Jeffersonville. * Rev. Landys A. Davis was unable to hold services last Sunday because of illness. * Mrs. John Cosby was the guest of Miss Josephine Smith. Sunday afternoon. * Fred Cosby Is visiting at J Indianapolis for a few days. * Clai rence Hicks and son. Clarence Jr., of Indianapolis atended the funeral of their uncle, Dr. Solomon Hicks. Elkhart, Ind.

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Tolson, of Detroit, have been elected directors of the Booker T. Washington community center. * Elder J. L. Qwens of Grand Rapids, is conducting a revival at the Churvn of God in Christ. Elder J. A. Owens.is pastor. * The Mothers club of the South Side school is during a marvelous job in the school community. Miss D. Maliay is principal. Send all news to Rev. X. P. Atkins. 324 St, Joe street.

BoohvfHr ind. Essie McFarland Rev. G. J. Garrett of Henderson was the speaker at th#> Baptist church Sunday. His sermons were enjoyed by all. * The Parent-Teach-ers’ club held an entertainment at the Dunbar school Saturday night which was very successful. Proceeds will be used for the Cafeteria of the school. * Mrs. Juanita McFarland spent Saturday in Evansville. * Mrs. Eva Green has been reported ill. * Henry Caslin of Ltwisport. Ky., visited here recently. ‘ Mrs. Froeila Baxton is now able to sit up.

Bridgeport, Ind. Mr. Evelyn L. Kimble MRS VERA GREER Rev. Hutson filled his pulpit Sunday. The afternoon program sponsored by Mrs. Jackson for the Missionary was well planned and many interesting features were presented. Rev. Greer’s solo proved very inspiring. • Mrs. Jane Hall, Mrs. Vera Greer. Mrs. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. James Burton Jr. were guests and many others purtisipated. * Rev. and Mrs. Greer have necn called to the Methodist church in Shelby* ville and the community wishes her Godsiieed on her work there. * Mary Smith, one of the founders of the community died at her home in Indianapolis, last week. Mesdames Brown, Abernathy, Cabell and Kimble attended her funeral services. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. James Buiton were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ewing, Sunday. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Louise Thomas were visitors Of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Garrett. * Mr. Coleman is reported much improved. * Mrs. Zadora Ewing attended Mr. and Mrs. Homer Everett, who have been ili with. Influenza for several days, * The hoys of the community have formed a club which will strive for betterment of the community. Thursday night, they planned a- basketball game at the YMCA against the Hi-Y team. Our team won. * Edward Kimble is manager: Austin Wathan. president; Harold Brown, secretary: and Gene Kimble will be host to the boys Tuesday night. * The musical at the church sponsored by Air. Kimble on the fourth Sunday was a great success. * Rev. and Mrs. Gregory were partisipants on the program,, assisted by their daughters, who played for them and sang many solos. The Junior ehior of Beulah Baptist church, directed by Roy Smith rendered selections. Program proceeds will be used to help buy a church piano. * A free lunrheon was served to Rev. and Mrs. Gregory and members. Mr. Mayes. Rev. and Airs. Hutson. Airs. Cambell, Betty Kimhlennd Airs. Ewing helped in serving the luncheon.

Columbus, Ind.

Ukolona. Muss.

Miss Lula Terrell. Jackson was quietly married to Leroy Tayior, during the holidays both are ot the industria school. Alts. Taylor will continue her studies. * Taylor Baud Muster, Arzell Thompson, St. Louis, arrived here Sunday by automobile to visit relatives. * Airs. Alary L. Penn and little daughter Tupelo was here first of the week with her parents, Air. and Mrs. Silas Hamilton. * Dr. C. H .Wheeler was taken very" ill Alonday and is yet confined to bed. A two-table card party was enjoyed at the home of Mrs. Birdie Whites, Wednesday evening. * John H.SRiley and sou, Marion, Oceola, Ark.\who arrived here last Wednesday to visit his grandmother, Mrs. Addie Henderson were accompanied ny Clarence Carter, Alemphis and E. J. Bobo, Helena, Ark. * Aliss L. E. Henderson accompanied the party to West Point Thursday to visit S. M. Henderson and family. ‘ Manuel C’arruthers died suddenly Thursday morning at the home of his daughter. Aliss Eliza Carrntuers, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. William had 8 o’clock dinner for John H. Riley and son Marion, Oceloa, Ark., Clarence Cater, Alemphis; E. J. Bobo, Helena, Ar;, and Willie Vann. ‘ Julius Gordon Jr., Cleveland, O., was here last week with friends. * Junior High school basketball team’s played West Point Public school Friday. * The Girls team won the boys lost their game * There was a barn dance Friday night in O. I. S. dining hail sponsored by the Senior class. .♦ Saturday evening, Charles Thompson. Csicago arrived by bus. He is with his grandmother Airs. Addie Henderson. * The Boys and Girls basketball team of the Industrial school played M. J. College of Holly Springs. * Miss Lois Walker and Airs. Lavara Thompson, AVest Point, were the week-end guests of relatives. * Charles Gates is finding it a little difficult in getting his paper each week as he has moved some farther from Main street. ‘ If you are Interested in the current events, read The Recorder, qall for it at Gilliams each Saturdfay.

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