yesterday's tennessee
From the clippings of the late Elsie Johnson. This is a column which appeared in the Lexington Progress. Church schedules included as part of the column have been omitted.
The Winnie McCraw Circle of the St. Paul Baptist Church met in the home of Mrs. Zetta Lee Williams Friday. Devotional leader, Mrs. Etta Christian; topic leader, Mrs. Zetta Lee Williams. Mrs. Elsie Johnson presided over the meeting. A delicious plate lunch was served by the hostess.
Walter Watson, Leo Jackson and son, Leo Jr., of Chicago spent the New Year holidays with their parents, Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby and Mrs. Dorothy Kizer.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Steele and Mrs. Jessie Bell. Buckley of Cleveland, Ohio, visited their mother, Mrs. Dessie Steele, during the holidays.
James Lee, a student of Pittsburg University, spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lee.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cathey are the parents of a baby girl born Dec. 27 at Conger Hospital.
Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Kizer were Mr. and Mrs. Issac Harmon and family of Peoria, Ill.
Sunday breakfast guest of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cathey was Walter Watson of Chicago.
Mrs. Dora Pearson of Memphis has returned after spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Young.
Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lee Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clemons, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lee and grandson of Martin, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Turner of Lewisbrg, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Boren, and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Kizer of Lexington.
Among those present at the banquet given by the Royal Ladies Better Improvement Club of Jackson Tuesday night were Mrs. Addie Harmon, Mrs. Jessie B. Trice, Mrs. Mary J. Wadley, Mrs. Golden Kizer, Mrs. Lorene Harmon and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Parker.
Services for John Staten, a widely-known citizen of Henderson County, were Monday at Parker Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. J. L. Burkley officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Parham Funeral Rome in charge.
Mr. Staten, who was 75, died of a heart attack Saturday evening at his home on First St. He had been ill several years. Re was a member of the St. Paul Baptist Church and a great song leader.
He leaves a son, Johnny Lee Staten; a sister, Mrs. Julia Gooch of Huntingdon; several nieces and nephews.
O. C. Miller, a truck driver for the plywood company was injured in Peru, Ind., and is being hospitalized there.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ellis on the arrival of a baby girl born Dec. 31 at Lexington-Henderson County Hospital.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell are the parents of a boy born Jan. 7 at Lexington-Henderson Co.
Visitors in the home of Mrs. Ora Cooper over the weekend were Mrs. Janie Carver, Mrs. Mae L. Johnson, Mrs. Irene Neal and Mrs. Jerledia Phelps.
Mrs. Jessie B. Trice visited with her niece, Mrs. Ruby Lee Beady of Memphis during the holidays and will return over the weekend.
Services for G. W. Beal, widely-known and respected citizen and former teacher of Henderson County, were Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. W. M. Monroe officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Parham Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Beal, who was 68, died Wednesday at his home on Highway 20 of a heart ailment. He had been ill for several years. He was a deacon in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, a Mason and Eastern Star.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Clara Beal; two sons, James Beal of Nashville, Joe Beal of Lexington; a daughter, Miss Georgia Beal of Charleston, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Birdie Beal of Lexington and six grandchildren.
Among those from out-of-town attending the funeral of G. W. Beal were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henry Westbrook, C. E. Hopkins all of Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Johnson of Memphis, Mrs. Virgie West of Nashville, Mrs. Anna Hildreth, Mrs. Lillian Parker, W. H. Bailey, Alvin Phelps, A. G. Bennett all of Jackson, Cecil Phelps of Decaturville and Alvin Hart of Salina, Kan.
Visitors in the home of Mrs. Ora Cooper Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Jim White, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Douglas and Tom Witherspoon.
Rev. J. L. Burkley filled his regular appointment Sunday at the St. Paul Baptist Church and doing some wonderful preaching.
There are many flu cases, a speedy recovery is being wished for them.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Teague and family were in Paris last Monday for the funeral of Mrs. Alie Teague, the mother of Mr. Teague.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Mary Lee White, Mrs. Percy Parker, Mrs. Elgie Mae Pearson, Mrs. Mae L. Johnson, Christine Johnson, Mrs. Mary J. Wadley, Mrs. Alberta Douglas, Green, Harmon, Dave Williams of Milan, Walter Kizer, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wither-spoon.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster Flake are the parents of a baby girl born Feb. 17, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Services for Mrs. Maggie Robison were Sunday at Lewis Chapel M.E. Church with Rev. M. M. Cole officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery with Parham Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Robison died early Friday morning at the home of her son, Roy Harris, on Vine St. She had been ill several years. She was 80. She was a Methodist.
She leaves her son, Roy Harris; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren.
Negro History Week was observed at the St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday evening. A very unique program was given by the choir under the directions of Mrs. Juanette Beasley, Mrs. Ollie S. Pearson and Mrs. Lorene Harmon.
Mrs. Lou Etta Howard is a patient at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Mrs. Irene Veal was the lucky winner of the $30 trade ticket given by the Men of Good Will Club on Monday night at Montgomery
Shirley Priddy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Priddy, has returned home from Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Mrs. Willie Witherspoon has returned home and is undergoing surgery at Lexington- Henderson Co. Hospital.
Mrs. Joe Beall are the parents of a baby girl born Mar. 1 at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Mrs. Virginnia Lee Spicer and son, John Edward Kizer of Nashville visited their mother, Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby during the weekend.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. George Swift on the arrival of a baby boy born Feb. 21 at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Mrs. Dorthy Parker is at home after having a check-up at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Congratulation! Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Williams are the parents of a baby girl born Feb. 26 at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Rev. J. L. Burkley filled his regular appointment at the St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday morning and used for his subject "Look Up." In the afternoon the minister and congregation worshipped with the Lewis Chapel AME Church.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Elva Sherley, Miss Rose Green, I. E. Cathey, Mrs. Bessie Mae Rowe of Puryear, Mrs. Virginnia Lee Spicer of Nashville, Mrs. Catherine Ross, Mrs. Juanette Beasley, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Douglas.
A large crowd was present at Montgomery School Tuesday night for the parent program, with the community choir doing some wonderful singing under the direction of Mrs. Ollie S. Pearson and gave a very timely and unique address.
The principal and faculty entertained the parents with a delicious plate supper in the school cafeteria. A wonderful time was reported.
Word has been received here of the passing of Mrs. Dora Johnson of Indianapolis, Ind., a former Henderson Countian.
Teachers attending the TEC meeting at Nashville last Friday were Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Beasley, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. James Williams, Mrs. Willie B. Hillyard, Mrs. Virginia Douglass, Mrs. Mary J. Wadley, Mrs. Eula Mae Kennedy, Mrs. Augusta Hardy, Mrs. Bellina Watkins, Mrs. Lavenia Flowers, Miss Hlen McCullough, and George T. Beal.
Frazier Howard was called to East St. Louis Wednesday because of the death of his daughter, Mrs. Mildred Howard.
Mrs. Dorthy Sanders of Indianapolis, Ind., visited her mother, Mrs. Mae L. Johnson recently.
Joe Nathan Dickerson has returned home from Conger Hospital after being treated for asthma. He is showing improvement.
Cy Hart is in a serious condition at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
The Community Beautification Club met Friday night n the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Easley. Mrs. Mae L. Johnson was the devotional leader and Mrs. Annie Mae Cathey presided over the meeting. For refreshments, sandwiches, cookies and drinks was served.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Nina McCraw, Mrs. Irbie Timberlake, Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby, Mrs. Elsie Johnson, Mrs. Dorthy Parker.
(Ed. note) Juanette Beasley's name was omitted from list of Montgomery School faculty published last week.
Exact Date Unknown, May 1960
Mrs. Elsie Mae Pearson and brother, Jake Parker, were in Omaha, Neb., recently, for the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Mary Parker, widow of the Lum Parker, a former Henderson countian. She was 84. She leaves four sons and seven daughters.
The Sunshine Band of the St. Paul Baptist Church met Saturday in the home of Mrs. Dorthy Parker. Mrs. Mary Francis Dickerson presided over the meeting, Judith Ann Johnson, secretary. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mrs. Lorene Harmon and Mrs. Lillian Herron have undergone surgery at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital and showing improvement.
Jack Carver is a patient at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Mrs. Levie Johnson has entered Conger Hospital for a checkup.
The St. Paul Baptist choir gave a musical program at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Friday night. Mrs. Virginia Beal, sponsor.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Eula Mae Kennedy, Charlotte Kennedy, Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby, Mrs. Catherine Ross, Mrs. Mae L. Johnson, Mrs. Elsie Pearson, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Douglas, Mrs. Carrie Kizer, Chester Cruchfield, Jodie Carrwell of Memphis, Barbara Lane Johnson, Bobbie Williams, Verline Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Jim White, Mrs. Odessa Westbrook, Mrs. Mary Frances Dickerson, Gloria Harmon, Rebecca Dickerson, Joe Nathan Dickerson.
Mrs. Ruth Kizer has returned home from Jackson Genera! Hospital and is showing impovement.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Joe Louis White are the parents of a baby girl born April 21 at Dresden Hospital.
The commencement exercise at Montgomery School began Monday night with the senior class giving a wonderful program, J. H. Pearson, advisor. On Wednesday night the elementary concert was presented by the primary grades. A wonderful time was reported.
A large crowd was present Friday night for the graduation exercise, Vidella Williams was the salutatorian and Betty Halton was the valedictorian. S. W. Beasley did a fine job in presenting the speaker, J. L. Seets, principal, Webb. Public School, McKenzie, who delivered a timely and forcible address, using for his subject "Idea, Aspiration and Ideas." The music rendered by the chorus under the direction of Mrs. Ollie S. Pearson was wonderful.
Congratulations! Betty Halton the daughter of Mrs. Mary Halton on your fine achievement in receiving the scholarship award to study at A. and I. State University, Nashville for one year.
Mrs. Luanna Kizer of Paris spent the weekend visiting relatives and friends.
A large crowd from Lexington and surrounding areas at. tended the annual homecoming service at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Sunday. The Rev. L. R. Swinney, minister and his congregation did a great job in feeding and caring for their guests.
The Rev. J. L. Burkley filled his regular appointment at the St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday morning and delivered a wonderful sermon using for his subject "Nicodemus Came to Christ by Night."
Celevonia Easley was accidentally struck in the forehead from a bat by Charlie Massey while playing ball at Montgomery School Friday. He was rushed to a Memphis Hospital. His condition is satisfactory and he returned home Sunday. We wish for him a speedy recovery.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Elva Sherley, Mrs. Virginia Lee Spicer of Nashville, Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby, Mrs. Catherine Ross, Mrs. Orleaner Cathey, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Crutchfield, Mrs. Jerledia Phelps, Mrs. Nina McGraw, I. D. Montague, Mrs. Lillie Teague, Mrs. Luanna Kizer of Paris, Mrs. Eula Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Beasley, Barbara Beasley, Mr. and Mrs. Jim White and Mrs. Irene Neal.
Mrs. Lucille Kizer has returned from Chicago after spending several days with her daughter. She was accompanied by her two grandsons, William Benton Smith and Larry Donnell Smith.
Mrs. Mildred Williams of Chicago is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Pitts.
Charolene Johnson, Dianne Johnson and Larry Johnson are vacationing in Memphis as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Johnson.
Mrs. Allie Kizer of Champaign is here because of the injury of her son, Celevonia Easley who is well on the road to recovery.
Ann Douglas the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cordie Douglas has returned home after having her tonsils removed at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital. She showing improvement.
Charlie Priddy is a patient at Conger Hospital.
The Sunshine Band of the St. Paul Baptist Church met a the home of Mrs. Mozella Yarbo Saturday evening. Mrs. Mary Francis Dickerson presided over the meeting. Judith Ann Johnson, secretary. The hostess served a delicious plate lunch.
Willie Raymond Johnson of Oakland, Calif. is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cordie Douglas.
Rosette Rockwood and John L. White are spending several weeks in Chicago with their parents. John's mother, Mrs. Bernice Scoggins will accompany him home for a rest.
Jerome P. Cooper of San Diego, Calif., arrived here Sunday for an indefinite stay with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cooper.
The annual homecoming day was observed at the Cooper's Grove Methodist Church Sunday with a large crowd being present from Lexington and surrounding areas. A wonderful time was reported.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jackson and grandchildren, Demetrea Ann Mallet and Dianne Mallet all of Chicago visited with their parents, Mrs. Anne Lee Kirby and Mrs. Dorthy Kizer Sunday.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Hildred Small, I. F. Cathey, Chester Crutchfield, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Kizer, Mrs. Mary J. Wadley, Mrs. Mae L. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cooper of Bruceton, Debra Ann Jackson, Demetrea Ann Mallet both of Chicago, Etoria Ross, Joe Ray Ross, Mrs. Eula McHaney, Mrs. Catherine Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jackson of Chicago, Mrs. Dorthy Kizer.
Exact Date Unknown, Probably June 2, 1960
Mrs. Lottie Laster is spending several days in Chicago as guest of her daughters Mrs. Ruby Jewell Berry and Miss Ruth Laster.
Paul W. Taylor, David Wilson and Walter Jean Watson of Chicago spent the holidays here with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Addie Harmon and Mrs. Jessie B. Trice were in Jackson Friday evening for the meeting of the Royal Ladies Better Improvement Club, Mrs. Mary J. Wadley accompanied them. A wonderful time was reported.
Robert Carver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carver had the misfortune in getting his toe shot on last Tuesday. His condition is satisfactory.
Congratulations! Miss Hessie White was married to Tommy Joe Mitchell last Sunday. The Rev. J. C. Cleaves performed the ceremony. A long and happy life is being wished for them
Mrs. Levia Johnson has returned from Conger Hospital.
The Fifth Sunday services were at the Lewis Chapel AME Church Sunday with the Presiding Elder G. C. Jenkins doing some wonderful preaching. The Rev. M. M. Cole, minister.
The Sunshine Band of the St. Paul Baptist Church gave a very timely and unique program Sunday evening. Gloria Harmon was the program leader.
The men of Good Will Club had a wonderful time on a picnic Sunday at Kentucky Lake.
Several men from Lexington and surrounding areas enjoyed a fish fry Sunday at Perryville.
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Johnson and family have moved in the new home they purchased recently in the Pleasant Hill Community.
Congratulations! Miss Carolyn Taylor, daughter of Mrs. Mayrene Taylor on your recent marriage to Blondell Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Thomas. A happy life is wished for them.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Annie Mae Cathey, Mrs. Clara Carver, Miss Shirley Taylor, Miss Georgia Watson, Mrs. Garland Wadley of Nashville; Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby, Mrs. Eddie Mae Wilson of Chicago, Mrs. Catherine Ross, Mrs. Mary Yarbro, Mrs. Helen McDonald, Mrs. Malissa Thomas, Barbara Lane Johnson, David Wilson, Paul W. Taylor, both of Chicago, Mrs. Odessa Westbrook, Mrs. Mary F. Dickerson, Mrs. Elsie Johnson, Mrs. Irene Neal, Murray Flake, Gloria Harmon, Cathay Jean Neal and Jerome Harmon.
Services for Rev. Reuben Thomas King, widely-known citizen of Henderson County, were Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church with the Rev. J. L. Burkley officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Parham Funeral Home in charge.
Rev. King, who was 83, died Sunday night in his home on Parson Road after an lengthy illness. He was a Baptist.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Lydia King; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Raspberry; one grandson, James Thomas Raspberry and one great grandchild.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Buckley, of CLeveland, O., are the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James McHaney and Mr. and Mrs. John Steele.
Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson, Demetrea Ann Mallet and Dianne Mallet of Chicago, have returned home after spending several days with their mother, Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby.
Kirk McCullough of the Cedar Grove Community is a patient at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital. His condition is serious.
Mrs. Nannie Taylor was in Nashville Sunday to see her doctor. She was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Taylor.
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Carver, children and Leanne Johnson are in Knoxville because of the illness of their aunt, Mrs Beatrice Carver.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Henry Jr. on the arrival of a baby girl born May 31, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
The Friendly Men Club had a wonderful time eating barbecue Saturday evening at Perryville.
Services for Mrs. Eliza Halton a highly respected citizen of Henderson County were Sunday at the Holly Springs Methodist Church with the Rev. P. T. Morris of Jackson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Parham Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Halton died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rosie Lee McClerking or Barnhill St., after an illness of several weeks. She was 83.
She leaves another daughter, Mrs. Iola Joyner of Somerville; a brother, Tom Cawthon of Pittsburg, Penn., a sister Mrs. Alice Cawthon of Gray [Gary?], Ind. and 13 grandchildren.
A large crowd from Jackson and surrounding areas was present at the homecoming service at the St. Paul Baptist Church. The Rev. J. L. Burkley, minister filled his regular appointment Sunday morning and used for his theme "Let Us Reason."
A delicious dinner was served by the women of the church to the invited guests. In the afternoon the young people of Home Baptist Church of Jackson gave a timely and wonderful program.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Jessie Belle Buckley of Cleveland, O., Mrs. Lena Belle Miller, Mrs. Elsie Johnson, Chester Crutchfield, Ozie Mae McHaney, Mr. and Mrs. Jim White, Andrew Cooper, Miss Gorgia Watson, Miss Nelma Sue Carver, Ervin Johnson of Cordova, Charles Johnson, Murray Flake, Rhoda J. Beasley, Kay F. Pearson and Etoria Ross.
Services for Kirge McCullough, a retired farmer were .Monday at the Mt. Arrat Church with the Rev. Paul Mosley officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, Parham Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. McCullough, who was 78 died Friday at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital. He had been ill for several years.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Leavie McCollough, three sons, Judge McCullough, Taft McCullough, Taft McCullough [sic.], Thomas McCullough, two brothers, one sister and eight grandchildren.
Paul W. Taylor has returned to Chicago after spending two weeks as guest of Mrs. Addie Harmon, Mrs. Ora Cooper and Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby.
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Carver and children have returned from Knoxville after visiting their aunt, Mrs. Beatrice Carver.
Congratulations! J. F. Taylor, son, of Mrs. Nannie Taylor and Herman Taylor, has been elected principal of Napier School at Nashville. Mr. Taylor will have 20 teachers on his faculty.
The Sunshine Band of the St. Paul Baptist Church had a picnic Saturday evening on the lawn of Mrs. Mary F. Dickerson on Derryberry St. A wonderful time was reported.
Jake Parker is a patient at Kennedy Vetern Hospital at Memphis.
Murray Flake, a tire carrier, had the misfortune in getting his left foot broken Tuesday when several tires fell on him.
Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Beasley and daughters, Rhoda Jean Beasley and Barbara Beasley have moved to Jackson. Mr. Beasley has been elected principal of a 20 teacher school at Bemis.
We regret in seeing the Beasleys leave they have been a great assets to our town. Much success is wished for them.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the weekend were Mrs. Midner Green, Mrs. Clyde Funderburk, Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby, Mrs. Elsie Johnson, Mrs. Mary Lou Teague and Chester Crutchfield.
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the white and colored friends for the many acts of kindness and other expressions of sympathy shown during the illness and death of our loved one. May God bless of you. The McClerking and Halton Family.
Mrs Jerene Garrett of Cliftwood, N. J., visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pearson, recently.
The St. Paul Baptist Sunshine Band met Saturday evening in the home of Mrs. Zetta Lee Williams on Reeves St. Mrs.. Mary Frances Dickerson presided over the meeting, Judith Ann Johnson, secretary.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mr. and Mrs. Jim White, Mrs. Lue Etta Howard, Rev. J. L. Burkley, Priest Howard, Mrs. Uizzie Mae Dickerson, Andy Johnson.
Rev. J. L. Burkley filled his regular appointment at the St. Paul Baptist Church and preached very forcibly on "The Lord's Prayer".
Miss Lurline Savage, a prominent teacher of Merry High School of Jackson, was married Sunday to L. C. Riley of New York. Among those attending the nupials from Lexington were Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Beasley, Mrs. Eula Mae Kennedy, Mrs. Etta Cathey, Mrs. Laveria W. Flowers, Mrs. Addie Harmon, Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby, Mrs. Lucille Kizer, and Mrs. Mary J. Wadby, and Mrs. Garland Wadley of Nashville.
Mrs. Jessie B. Trice and Mrs. Addie Harmon were in Jackson Friday for the meeting of the Royal Ladies Better Improvement Club. Mrs. Mary J. Wadley accompanied them.
The Community Beautification Club meb Friday night in the home of Mrs. Mary Hal-ton. Mrs. Odessa Westbrook, devotional leader. Mrs. Annie Mae Cathey presided over the meeting. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess.
Rosetta Rockwood has returned from Chicago after spending three weeks with her mother, Mrs. Allen Crutchfield.
Miss Alice Tiny Harmon of New Orleans arrived here Wednesday to visit with her brothers, Leon Harmon, Hall Harmon and sister, Mrs. Addie Harmon and aunt, Mrs. Nannie Taylor.
Women's Day was observed at the Lewis Chapel AME Church Sunday evening. A very timely and wonderful program was enjoyed.
Freddy Skippy Johnson of Cleveland visited relatives and friends here Saturday night.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Pearlie Yarbro, Mrs. Levia Johnson, Mrs. Doris Jefries, Chester Crutchfield, Mrs. Mary Lee Young, Mrs. Elsie Johnson, Mrs. Annie Mae Cathey, Mrs. Willie Mae Williams, Mrs. Lorene Easley, Mrs. Carrie Kizer, Mrs. Vivian Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Harmon of Nashville and Miss Alice Tiny Harmon of New Orleans.
Mrs. Gussie Stanford is a patient at Jackson General Hospital. Her condition is very serious.
Lander Kirby is spending several weeks in Chicago as guest of his aunt, Mrs. Eddie Mae Wilson.
The Community Recreational Club met Thursday night at the Georgia Beauty Shop. Miss Mary Sue Harmon presided over the meeting. Plans were put underway to find a place for the summer activities.
[Note: Based on appointment of W. M. Smith, this was after the June 9 issue and before the July 14 issue.]
Congratulations! Miss Ruth Laster the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Laster was married last Sunday to Samson D. Myles of Chicago. A long and happy life is wished for them.
Mr. and Mrs. Maxcell Watson of Benton Harbor, Mich., are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Algie Watson and Mrs. Lula Pitts.
The Rev. W. M, Smith of Memphis is the newly-elected minister of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
Raleigh Pitts of Benton Harbor, Mich., is spending several days with his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Johnson.
Mrs. Addie Harmon and Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby are visiting in Chicago with their daughter, Mrs. Annie Mae Dixon and Mrs. Eddie Mae Wilson.
Mrs. Catherine Ross and Mrs. Mary J. Wadley were in Jackson Friday evening to see Mrs. Gussie Stanford a patient at Jackson General Hospital where she had her leg amputated because of a diabetic ailment. She is showing improvement.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Bertha Bridgman, Mrs. Ruth Dennis, Mrs. Irene Deberry all of Jackson, Rev. J. H. Porter and daughter of Bolivar, Mrs. Neta Mae Johnson, Mrs. Pearl Pearson, Mrs. Odessa Westbrook, Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby, Mrs. Nancy Pettigrew, Mrs. Alverna Ross both of Paducah, Ky. and Earl Anderson of Lewisburg.
Homecoming day will be observed at the Key's Chapel Methodist Church Sunday with the Rev. M. L. Easley of Jackson as guest speaker. The public is invited.
Mrs. Edna _acen a delegate from Key's Chapel Methodist Church attended the Tenn. Annual Conference held in Jackson at the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church and Washington Douglas School.
J. A. Parker of Covington has been appointed to the Key's Chapel Methodist Church.
Among those attending the Tenn. Conference in Jackson Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell, Mrs. Delmar Campbell, Mrs. L. V. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Hillyard.
Vird Doyle and Andy Johnson are spending several days in Omaha, Neb., as guests of Mrs. Ramell Wright, Mrs. Earline Westbrook and Mrs. Dixie Mae McClerkin. They will return during the weekend.
Jake Mayo of Detroit spent a few days with his father, Buddy Mayo, who is in a serious condition.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lee and son, Willie H. Lee, Mrs. Sal-lake and grandson, Charles Timberlake, are the guests of Mrs. Addie 'M. Hanper and James Lee of Pittsburg, Pa.
Jerome P. Cooper has returned to San Diego, Calif., after spending more than six weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cooper and sister the writer. He wishes to express his thanks and appreciation to the many friends, who gave him such a wonderful time during his stay.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Leon S. Harmon on the arrival of a baby girl born July 6.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the Week were Mrs. Malissia Thomas, Mrs. Elsie Johnson, Jake Mayo, of Detroit, Mich., Chester Crutchfield, Mrs. Clara Carver, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Boren and Miss Georgia Watson.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. James Paul Parker are the parents of a baby boy born July 8, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
The Pleasant Hill Baptist Church gave a very timely and wonderful program at the St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday evening.
Homecoming Day was observed at the Key's Chapel Methodist Church Sunday with the Rev. J. A. Parker, minister, doing some wonderful preaching. In the afternoon a delicious dinner was served by the women of the church. The Rev. M. L. Easley and his congregation of Jackson gave a wonderful service during the evening service.
The Vacation Bible School of the Lewis Chapel AME Church was a great success. A bus ride and a picnic was enjoyed Friday at the highway road side table by the school.
Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Robinson of Bristol are vacationing in their summer home on Old Jackson Road.
Bernell White has returned from Indianapolis, Ind., after spending several weeks with her sisters, Mrs. Hayti West, Mrs. Anell White and Mrs. Lucreia Sharpe. She reported having visited Cincinnati, 0. A wonderful time was enjoyed.
Among those attending the Sunday School Convention at Dyersburg was Peggy McDonald, Betty Ann Wess, Sarah Jo Johnson, Edith Ann Douglas, John Robert Witherspoon, Webster Easley Jr. and Mrs. Mary J. Wadley accompanied them.
The Sunshine Band of the St. Paul Baptist Church gave a wiener roast in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Johnson on Friday night. A wonderful time was enjoyed.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Smith are the proud parents of a baby girl born July 10, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Miss Caroline Hopewell is a patient at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital. She is showing improvement and will be home during the week.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Catherfne Ross, Ella Ross, Mrs. Mary Perry of Almao, Ky., Albertson Cooper of Florence, Ala., Mrs. Lottie Laster, Mrs. Addle Mae Rush, Noble Young, Mrs. Addie McHaney, Lawanda McHaney, Rev. I. S. Cathey of South Bend, Ind., and Mrs. Laura Burkley of Memphis.
Ruth Helen Stanford, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John O. Standford, who has been in a serious condition is showing improvement. She is taking treatments from the General Clinic in Jackson.
Mrs. Dorthy Parker is a patient at Jackson General Hospital. Her mother, Mrs. Linia Boswell, who has been making daily visits reported her condition as being serious.
Mrs. Jerline Dixon of Chicago has returned after spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Johnson; brothers, Charles Johnson and William B. Johnson.
Mrs. Georgia Mae Cathey has been in Nashville as guest of her sister, Mrs. Treva White and to see her mother Mrs. Addie Mae Parker, who is in poor health.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ellis and Mrs. Martha Lue Smith were called to Chicago because of the serious illness of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Artie Mae Sanders, who has undergone surgery. She has improved. Mrs. Smith and her father, Joe Ellis have returned.
Mrs. Lena B. Miller and Mrs. Elsie Johnson were in Nashville Friday and Saturday for the funeral of Mrs. Miller's uncle, Roy Buckley.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Lizzie Mae Douglas, Mrs. Nina McCraw, Mrs. Mae L. Johnson, Mrs. Etta Christian, Chester Cruchfield and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Kizer.
Mrs. Allie Mae Arnold and children of Detroit, Mich., are the guests of their mother, Mrs. Mae L. Johnson.
Mrs. Dorthy Johnson, chairman of Group 3 of the St. Paul Baptist Church, gave a picnic Sunday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Johnson of the Pleasant Hill community. A bus load of teenagers from Lexington was present and a wonderful time was enjoyed.
The Home Circle of the St. Paul Baptist Church met in the home of Mrs. Lizzie Mae Douglas recently. Mrs. Elsie Johnson was the devotional leader, Mrs. Mary Francis Dickerson had charge of the meeting and the writer was the topic leader. A delicious party plate with cokes was served by the hostess.
Mrs. Margie G. William and son, Robert William Jr. of Memphis spent several days recently with her mother. Mrs. Odessa Westbrook and sister, Mrs. Mary F. Dickerson.
Mrs.. Winnie Mae William of Chicago was called here Tuesday for the funeral services of her former employer and friend, Mrs. Mary Logan Barry.
Mrs. Evelyn Lofton and boys of Omaha, have been the guests of Mrs. Lena B. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson and Mrs. Elsie Johnson during the week. Mrs. Lofton returned home Thursday night.
Mrs. Ludie Mae Blakley and children of Chicago have been the guests of her sister, Miss Mayrenne Taylor and retured Sunday.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Jerledia Phelps, Mrs. Lena B. Miller, Pattie Lee Miller, Miss Augusta Witherspoon, Priest Howard, Andy Johnson, Mrs. Jerline Dixon of Chicago, Mrs. Evelyn Lofton, James and Little Doctor of Omaha, Mrs. Winnie William, Mrs. Ludie Mae Blakley and children all of Chicago, Mrs. Margie G. William of Memphis, Mrs. Lillian Parker, Mrs. Jessie Savage, Mrs. Nannie Holder and Daniel Glass all of Jackson, Mrs. Bertha Johnson, Mrs. Anna B. Thomas, Mrs. Elsie Johnson and Mrs. Allie Mae Arnold of Detroit, Mich.
The Rev. J. L. Burkley, minister of the St. Paul Baptist Church preached a wonderful sermon Sunday morning. Women's Day was observed in the afternoon with Mrs. Bellina Watkins a timely speaker using for her theme "Think on These Things."
The St. Paul Baptist Choirs gave a musical program at the Jack's Creek' Church Sunday night, A wonderful time was reported.
Jack Dickersen is a patient at Lexington-Henderson County Hospital.
Services for Freddy Oceanus Fisher were Thursday at Luray CME Church with Rev. A. L. Wade officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Parham Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Fisher died Sunday in his home on Old Decaturville Road after an illness of several years.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mildred Fisher; mother, Mrs. Appy Arnold; seven children, three brothers, Adell Arnold of the Marines, J. D. Arnold of Lexington, Varnell Arnold of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Cassie McCullough of Rock Springs Road and Mrs. Willie Mae Ross of Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs. Arbie Pearson and children of Anderson, Ind., are the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Harmon and Mr. and Mrs. Frazier Pearson.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pearson and family of Anderson, Ind., are spending several days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Timberlake.
The Sunshine Band of the St. Paul Baptist Church met in the home of Mrs. Vassie Lue Flake Saturday evening.
Mrs. Mary Francis Dickerson, band president, had charge of the meeting. Judith Ann Johnson, secretary. Refreshments were served by the hostess at the close of the meeting.
Priest Ellis is a patient at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith are the parents of a baby girl born July 28, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
The Winnie McCraw Circle of the St. Paul Baptist Church met Friday evening in the home of Mrs. Elsie Johnson. Mrs. Pearl Pearson had charge of the devotion. Topic leader was Mrs. Jessie B. Trice. Cokes were served by the hostess at the close of the meeting.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Pearlie Yarbro, I. E. Cathey, Chester Crutchfield, Mr. and Mrs. Arbie Pearson, and children of Anderson, Ind., Mrs. Lottie Laster, Mrs. Carrie Kizer, Mrs. Mary Lee White, Miss Hessie Wilson, Mrs. Mary Francis Dickerson, Mrs. Odessa Westbrook, Joe Nathan Dickerson, Michael Johnson and Mrs. Addie Harmon.
Homecoming day was observed at the Lewis Chapel Methodist Church Sunday. A large crowd from the surrounding areas were present. A wonderful time was reported. In the afternoon a delicious dinner was served by the women of the church.
The Rev. M. M. Cole, minister express his thanks and appreciation to everyone for the fine spirit of cooperation.
The revival at St. Paul Baptist Church closed Friday night with Rev. A. L. McCargo of Memphis a forceful speaker doing some wonderful preaching
There were ten converts and one addition. The Rev. J. L. Burkley, minister and members express their thanks and appreciation to everyone for the fine spirit of cooperation.
Mrs. Remell Robinson of Cleveland visited a week with her father, P. W. Easley and aunt Mrs. L. V. Williams, returned Monday.
Mrs. Dixie Rush of Detroit has been the guest of her daughters, Mrs. Nellia Mayo and Mrs. Eva Cathey.
Mrs. L. V. Williams has returned from Chicago after her sister, Mrs. Dera Hudson. Mrs. Williams attended the wedding of her niece, Miss Rosemary Easley of Champaign.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Pixie Rush of Detroit, Mrs. Uday Kirby, I. E. athey, Miss Juanita Witherspoon of Nashville, Mrs. L. V. Williams, I. D. Montague, Buddy Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Kizer, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cooper of Bruceton and Mrs. Lizzie Mae Douglas.
Mrs. Jessie B. Trice has gone to Memphis to be with her niece, Mrs. Ruby Lee Beady who will be soon be confined.
Miss Juanita Witherspoon of Nashville spent several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Witherspoon.
Revival closed Friday night at the Timberlake Grove Baptist Church with the minister, Rev. Otis Betts of Jackson a dynamic speaker doing some wonderful preaching. The minister and members express their thanks and appreciation to everyone for making the revival a great success.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor are the parents of a baby boy born August 14, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Green Harmon, Jack Dickerson, Charlie Priddy and Johnny Walker of Parsons have returned from Lexington Henderson Co. Hospital and showing improvement.
Mrs. Mae L. Johnson, Edna Jo Johnson, Christine Johnson, William H. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson and son, Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson and daughter all of Lexington attended the family reunion of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Ermon Bradley of Decaturville on last Sunday.
Mrs. Janis S. Beal has undergone surgery at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Varnell Arnold and children of Detroit have returned after spending several days with their parents, Mrs. Mae L. Johnson and Mrs. Appy Arnold.
The Montgomery Tigers opened the football season Thursday night with the powerful Booneville team and lost by a score of 22-0.
Services for R. D. Hall were Tuesday at Luray CME Church with Rev. A. L. Wade officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Cunningham Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Hall died suddenly after a heart attack Sunday. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Vadie Hall, and son, Matthew Hall.
The Ladies Improvement Club met at the, home of Mrs. Thomas McDonald on Wednesday night.
Members present wore Mrs. Elmer Parker, Mrs. John M. Pearson, Mrs. Rance Dickerson, Mrs. William E. Johnson, Mrs. Cecil Cathey, Miss Shirley Taylor and Miss Mozella Yarbro.
The hostess served a delicious plate.
Hanse Timberlake a patient at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital is showing improvement.
Will Christian is in a serious condition at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
The revival at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church closed Friday night with Rev. Alfred Campbell of Memphis who is a great speaker doing some wonderful preaching. There were 14 converts.
The Rev. W. M. Smith, minister and members express their thanks and appreciation to everyone for the great spirit of fellowship.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Dorthy Johnson, Mrs. Pearlie Yarbro, Mrs. Bertha Laster, Mrs. Clara Carver, Mrs. Historia Williams and children of Memphis; Mrs. Jessie B. Trice and Mrs. Mildred Small.
A large crowd was present Sunday morning at the Baptism service of the St. Paul Baptist Church. The Rev. J. L. Burkley, minister filled his pulpit and preached "The Covenant". In the afternoon Home Baptist Church men chorus of Jackson gave a wonderful musical program for the men of St. Paul Baptist Church
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Campbell, Mrs. Delma Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Johnson, and Mrs. Carrie Carver were in Sandusky Saturday because of the death of their sister and sister-in-law, Mrs. Gladys Churchwell.
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Massey and Lenden Tuna Massey of Peoria spent several days with their sister, Miss Aiphia Massey and aunt, Mrs. Nina McGraw.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Douglas on the arrival of a baby boy born August 22, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Will Christian is at home from Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital. He remains in a serious condition.
Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Howard of Jackson, Mich. spent several hours Thursday in the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cooper.
Mrs. Janice S. Beal has returned from Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital and is well on the road to recovery.
The revival at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church closed Friday with the Rev. Govan of Jackson during some wonderful preaching. The minister, Rev. L. R. Swinney and members express their appreciation for the great spirit of cooperation.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Mae L. Johnson, Mrs. Elva Sherley, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Howard of Jackson, Mich., Wilmer Rowe of Puryear, Mrs. Mary J. Wadley, Chester Crutchfield, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Douglas, Mrs. Dellas Cawthon and John A. Werthing of Jackson.
The Rev. W. M. Smith filled his regular appointment at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Sunday morning and preached a wonderful sermon. The minister conducted a very impressive Baptism service in the afternoon.
A large crowd attended the community musical program at Montgomery School Sunday evening. Choirs during the singing were St. Paul, Pilgrim Rest and Pleasant Hill Baptist Choirs, Lewis Chapel and Key's Chapel Methodist Choirs, Montgomery Chorus and Montgomery Boy's Chorus.
Willie H. Lee, a former student at Montgomery, a science teacher at Lewisburg High School was guest speaker and gave a very inspiring and challenging address. A wonderful time was reported.
Congratulations! Mrs. Irene Neal a summer graduate of Lane College has accepted a teaching position in Missouri.
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Arthur Cooper has returned from the Veteran's Hospital at Nashville. He was accompanied Tuesday by Mrs. Mary J. Wadley and the writer. His condition is very poor.
Johnny Edwards of Chicago is spending several days with his sister, Mrs. Bland Robinson and brother Enloe Edwards.
Mrs. Addie Harmon and Mrs. Jessie B. Trice were in Jackson Friday for the meeting of the Ladies Better Improvement Club. Mrs. Goldie Kizer and Mrs. Mary J. Wadley accompanied them.
Teachers attending the in-service meeting at Decaturville during the week were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Parson. Mr. and Mrs. James Williams, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph King, Mrs. Mary J. Wadley, Mrs. Nettie Mae White, Mrs. Virginia Douglas, Mrs. Eula Mae Kennedy, Mrs. Laveria W. Flowers, Mrs. Willie B. Hillyard, Mrs. Bellina Watkins, Helen McCullough, Odell Parker and George T. Beal.
Services for Mrs. Mary Lou Montague Pitts were Sunday at St. James Methodist Church in Clifton with the Rev. Bryant Walker officiating. Burial was in the Lizard Lake Cemetery with Parham Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Pitts, who was 75, died early Thursday morning at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital after an illness of two years.
She was born and reared in Wayne County. She was a Methodist. She leaves three sons, Esaw Campbell and Rex Pitts both of Lexington and Raleigh Pitts of Benton Harbor, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Watson of Benton Harbor, Mich. and Mrs. Elsie Johnson of Lexington, 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren five nieces and one nephew.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jackson and children, Deborah Ann and Larry and Mrs. Eddie Mae Wilson of Chicago are visiting with Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby and Mrs. Dorthy Kizer.
Etoria Ross has returned from Chicago after visiting with her aunts, Mrs. Eddie Mae Wilson and Mrs. Willie Sue Jackson.
Mrs. Irene Neal a teacher at Sikeston is at home for the harvesting season.
CARD OF THANKS- We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital nurses staff, Dr. Lowery and everyone for their kindness shown during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother, Mrs. Mary Lou Montague Pitts, and for the food and flowers. We also thank Parham Funeral Home for the efficient services. May God bless each of you. The Family
Mrs. Addie Harmon, Mrs. Catherine Ross and Landers Kirby accompanied the writer to Western State Hospital Tuesday to see her mother, Mrs. Ora Cooper who is showing some improvement.
Mrs. Mary Yarbro has returned from Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital where she was treated for arthritis. She is showing improvement.
Mrs. Joe Ann Henry is a patient at Nashville Hospital where she underwent surgery.
Mrs. Lucille Kizer's infected right eye has improved after being treated at Jackson Clinic.
Services for William Bill Pearson were Sunday at Mt. Tabor Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Holmes officiating. Burial was in Cathey Cemetery with Cunningham and Grover Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Pearson, who was 84, died in his home Wednesday after an illness of several years. He was a Methodist.
He leaves two sons, Frazier Pearson of Lexington and Walter Lee Pearson of Grand Rapid, Mich.; four daughters, Mrs. Birdie Mae Timberlake, Mrs. Bessie Williams both of Lexington, Mrs. Essie McKnight of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Mabel Clanton of Rockford, Ill.; 22 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren and 31 great great grandchildren.
The Rev. J. L. Burkley filled his regular appointment at the St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday morning and preached a forcible sermon using for his subject "Be Ready."
A large crowd was present at St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday night to hear the community chorus in a very unique musical program under directions of Mrs. Mary F. Dickerson, Mrs. Ollie S. Pearson and Mrs. Lorene Harmon.
The Montgomery School Band gave a great performance Saturday at the centennial in Henderson Saturday.
They climaxed the occasion by marching around court square after returning home.
Mrs. Catherine Ross and son, Landers Kirby spent the weekend in Nashville with her sister, Mrs. Virginia Lee Spicer.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Douglas were the honored guests at a kitchen shower on Friday night, when Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Thomas entertained in their lovely home on Franklin Ave.
Those present were Mrs. Levia Johnson, Mrs. Addie Harmon, Mrs. Evergene Cooper, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Douglas, Mrs. Alma Ruth Delk, Mrs. Bessie Prather, Libby Douglas, Maurice Douglas, Phyllis Thomas, Charlie Kizer, Tony Delk and the writer.
For refreshments, tuna fish sandwiches, ice cream, cake and Cokes were served by the hostess and co-hostess.
Many useful and valuable gifts were received by the honored guests and they expressed their thanks and appreciation to everyone present.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Montague on the arrival of a baby girl born Oct. 4, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cooper on the arrival of a baby girl born Oct. 15, Conger Hospital.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Blondell Thomas are the parents of a baby boy born Oct. 17, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Mrs. Irene Neal has returned to Sikeston to resume her job as teacher.
Mrs. Cleva Mathes of Mt. Clemens, Mich. has returned after visiting a week with her aunt, Mrs. Nannie Taylor.
Arthur Cooper express his sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone and especially, to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Stewart and daughter, Patsy Stewart, for their kindness and thoughtfulness during his recent illness. He is able to be up and showing great improvement.
Mrs. Ella Mae Douglas and Mrs. Ada Douglas have returned from San Francisco after visiting several weeks with their sons, Howard Douglas and Genie Douglas. A wonderful and pleasant time was enjoyed.
Mrs. Dorthy Kizer has returned from Buffalo, N. Y. after spending two pleasant weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Louise Herod.
A large crowd of Sunday School classes, superintendents and teachers of the St. Paul Baptist Church, Lewis Chapel Methodist Church and Key's Chapel Methodist Church met in a union meeting at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Sunday morning. A great and wonderful time was reported.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. John L. Buck are the parents of a baby girl born Oct. 18, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. John B. Johnson on the arrival of a baby girl born on Oct. 28, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Mrs. Lessie Scott of Nashville, who has been ill for several years, was able to visit Sunday in the home of her niece, Mrs. Levia Johnson. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Eula Britt, and granddaughter, Miss Alma Rose Timberlake.
Congratulations to Miss Georgia Watson the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Kizer, who was married to Joe Henry Stanford, the son of Mrs. Blondell Stanford, on last Monday. Judge Clyde Reeves performed the ceremony. A long and happy life is wished for them.
Luther Buckley of Nashville visited with Mr. and Mrs. Prentice Wadley Sunday.
The Montgomery Etts sponsored a musical program at the St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday night and gave a wonderful performance under the directions of Mrs. Ollie S. Pearson.
Services for Will Christian, widely known and highly respected citizen of Henderson County were Wednesday evening at Key s Chapel Methodist Church with the Rev. J. L. Burkley officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery with Parham Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Christian, who was 88 died in his home on Barnhill St. He had been ill for several years. He was a Methodist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Etta Christian, a stepson Earlie B. Donald both of Lexington; two nieces, Mrs. Ila Garden of Clifton; Mrs. Lellar Davis of Canton, Ohio; two nephews, Curry Christian of Clifton; and Clyde Johnson of Indianapolis, Ind.
Mrs. Dora Pearson of Memphis is here to spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Young.
The Rev. J. L. Burkley filled his regular appointment at the St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday morning and preached from the subject "Let Us Overcome." A large crowd was present and had an old revival meeting. Wonderful music was furnished by the choir under the directions of Mrs. Ollie S. Pearson and Mrs. Lorene Harmon. In the afternoon the minister, the Rev. J. L. Burkley and members worshiped with the Key s Chapel Methodist Church.
Mrs. Addie Harmon, Mrs. Catherine Ross, Arthur Cooper and Walter Jean Watson accompanied the writer on last Tuesday to see her mother, Mrs. Ora Cooper a patient at Western State Hospital, who is showing some improvement.
Young People Day was observed recently at the Lewis Chapel Methodist Church. Mrs. Seldom J. Teague was guest speaker and used for her subject "Have an Aim in Life." A wonderful time was reported.
P. W. son, Easley, is a patient at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital. He is showing improvement.
Leroy Parker of Kansas City, Mo., a former Henderson Countian was killed on last Sunday evening when his car was struck at a red light in the downtown section of Kansas City after another car ran a red light signal. Services were Thursday evening at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rev. O. T. Betts of Jackson officiating. Burial in Timberlake Grove Cemetery, Parham Funeral Home, Parsons, in charge. He was 28. He was a Baptist and a veteran.
He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buddie Parker of Lexington; two brothers, D. T. Parker of Peoria, Ill; John Allen Parker of Kansas City, Mo.; four sisters, Mrs. Ardell Green of Peoria, Ill, Mrs. Ella Mae Bowman, Mrs. Avella Thomas, and Miss Clara Parker all of Lexington.
Among those from out-of-town attending the funeral of Leroy Parker Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Parker and family of Peoria, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Howard and Rev. T. E. White all of Martin and Mrs. Ardell Green and family of Peoria.
Mrs. Mary Halton and P. W. Easley have returned from Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital and showing great improvement.
Teachers attending the WETC meeting at Lane College, Jackson Friday were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. James Williams, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph King, Mrs. Eula Mae Kennedy, Mrs. Virginia Douglas, Mrs. Mary J. Wadley, Mrs. Nettie Mae White, Mrs. Willie B. Hillyard, Mrs. Laveria W. Flowers, Mrs. Bellina Watkins, Miss Grace Mitchell, Miss Helen McCullough, George T. Beal and Odell Parker.
The Community Beautification Club met Friday night in the home of Mrs. Elsie Johnson. Mrs. Annie Mae Cathey presided over the meeting. Devotional leaders Mrs. Odessa Westbrook and Judith Ann Johnson. Refreshments, were served at the close of the meeting by the hostess.
Services for Mrs. Lydia King, widely known and respected citizen of Henderson County, were Sunday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rev. W. M. Monroe officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Parham Funeral Home, Parsons in charge. Mrs. King died early Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary K. Raspberry on Decaturville Road after a week illness. She was 89 and a Baptist.
She leaves her daughter, Mrs. Mary K. Raspberry of Lexington; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Scott of Chicago; a grandson, John Thomas Raspberry and a great granddaughter, Rodney Raspberry both of Lexington.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jackson and family of Chicago; Mrs. Virginia Lee Spicer of Nashville; Miss Virginia Beal of Anderson, Ind.; and Willie H. Lee of Lewisburg were among those at the funeral of Mrs. Lydia King, Sunday.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson on the arrival of a baby girl born Nov. 6, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Edward Timber-lake are the parents of baby boy born Nov. 14, Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Lee Johnson is a patient at Conger Hospital. He entered Tuesday to take treatments for high blood ailment.
A large crowd was present at the St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday morning and heard the Rev. J. L. Burkley, minister delivered a timely and forceful sermon using for his theme "Be Thankful!"
Mrs., Jewell Parham and mother, Mrs. Gretchen Craigh of Parsons worshiped with the St. Paul Baptist Chuch Sunday morning.
The community choirs gave a musical program at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Sunday evening. A wonderful time was reported.
Mrs. Louise Stanford had the misfortune in getting her leg broken Saturday night, when the car driven by her brother, James Taylor lights went out enroute to Lexington coming from Paducah. Mrs. James Taylor, Mrs. Dollie Taylor and Mrs. Maggie Jones were occupants in the car received minor cuts and bruises. Mrs. Stanford is being hospitalized in Jackson General Hospital where she will undergo surgery. We are sorry to hear of this great tragedy and hope her a speedy recovery.
The Missionary Society of the St. Paul Baptist Church met Thursday evening in the home of Mrs. Addle Harmon on Franklin Ave. Mrs. Elsie Johnson presided ever the meeting. A very timely and appropriate devotional was given by Mrs. Lucille Kizer, with Mrs. Etta Christian topic lender, doing a wonderful job. The society was dismissed with the Missionary Creed.
Mrs. Jessie B. Trice and Mrs. Addie Harmon were in Jackson Friday evening for the meeting of the Ladies Improvement Club. Mrs. Mary J. Wadley accompanied them.
The Sunshine Band of the St. Paul Baptist Church enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving dinner Friday night in the hone Mrs. Mary Francis Dickerson on Derryberry St. The menu consisted of turkey with all of the trimmings.
Ben Thorpe is a patient at Lexington-Henderson County Hospital where lie was taken Friday evening following a cave in that broke two of his ribs when he was working on a sewage line in Perryville. He is showing improvement.
Mrs. Lizzie Mae Douglas, Mrs. Jerledia Phelps, Mrs. Alma Ruth Delk, Mrs. Julia Mae Thomas, Tony Delk, Olivia Douglas, Maurice Douglas, Phyllis Thomas and Thomas Douglas were called Saturday to Milwaukee because of the serious condition of their brother and uncle D. L. Douglas. Walter Jean Watson accompanied them.
Mrs. Anon Kee Kirby, Mrs. Addie harmon, Mrs. Catherine Ross, and Arthur Cooper accompanied the writer to see her mother, Mrs. Ova Cooper who is a patient at Western State Hospital. She is showing improvement.
Mrs. Margie C. Williams of Memphis a former Henderson Countian is in a Memphis hospital suffering serious injuries she received when her car went out of control, after having a blow out and hitting another car Saturday night Her left leg and arm were broken. She also had a minor cuts and head injuries. Her mother, Mrs. Odessa Westbrook and sister, Mrs. Mary Francis Dickerson are at her bedside. We are very sorry to hear of this great tragedy. We hope and pray for a speedy recovery.
Men s Day was observed at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Sunday evening. Music was furnished by the church choirs. A wonderful time was reported.
Eddie Bank Mays, a senior at Lane, majoring in mathematics, minoring in chemistry, has served as treasurer of the science seminar, He is a member of the Young Men s Senate, mathematics club and scholastic honor society. He is listed in Who s Who of the college.
Services for Buddie Mayo, retired farmer and highly respected citizen of Henderson County were Friday afternoon at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. L. H. Swinney officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Parham Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Mayo, who was 75 died Wednesday in his home in the Pleasant Hill community. He had been ill for several years with a heart condition. He was a Baptist, deacon and a great Bible reader.
He leaves six sons, Jake Mayo of Detroit, Mich., Paul W Hard Mayo of Knoxville, Paul Edward Mayo, Pumpie Mayo, Harold Mayo, Bill Mayo all of Lexington, five daughters; Mrs. Lura Kizer of Knoxville, Mrs. Earline Parker of Detroit, Mich., Miss Mildred Mayo, Mrs. Bessie Prathier. Mrs. Mae Cathon Douglas all of Lexington, three sisters, Mrs. Roper Sheppard of Denmark, Mrs. Levia Mackey and Mrs. Essie Ellis both of Lexington, 20 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Ella Mae Douglas has returned from Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital. She is showing great improvement.
Ozie Mae McHaney a patient at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital is in a serious condition suffering from a heart ailment.
Mrs. Margie G. Williams a patient at Crump Hospital in Memphis is showing improvement since her tragic car accident.
Presiding Elder J. C. Jenkins of Clarksville is the newly elected minister of the Lewis Chapel Methodist Church.
Elder Jenkins plans .to build a new church in the near future.
A large crowd was present at the St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday morning with the Rev. J. L. Burkley, doing some wonderful preaching and using for his subject, "Just A Few Names."
Services for Mrs. Jane Corbitt, widely-known and highly respected citizen of Henderson County were Sunday at Luray Methodist Church with Bro. John Dethron officiating. Burial was in McHaney Cemetery with Stephenson and Shaw Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Corbitt died Friday iii her home in the Luray community. She was 83. She was a believer of the Church of Christ, a great conversationalist and Bible reader.
She leaves four sons; John Corbitt, Edward Corbitt both of Indianapolis, Ind., Lance Corbitt of Nashville, Ola Corbitt of Luray, four daughters. Mrs. Mary Jane Ferguson, Mrs. Mary Bell Williams both of Luray, Mrs. Margie Gill of Paducah, Ky., Mrs. Flemon Simms of Mt. Clemens, Mich., two brothers, John Hendricks of Beech Bluff, Jim Hendricks of Jackson, 32 grandchildren 24 great grandchildren and 24 great great grandchildren.
The Royal Ladies Better Improvement Club met in the home of Mrs. Lillain Parker of Jackson Friday evening. Members present from Lexington were Mrs. Addle Harmon, Mrs. Jessie B. Trice and Mrs. Mary J. Wadley accompanied them. A beautiful Christmas setting was used to decorate the room. Mrs. Parker served a very delicious turkey dinner with all of the trimmings.
The Community Beautification Club had its December meeting Friday evening in the home of Mrs. Mae L. Johnson of Montgomery Courts, whose room was beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Mrs. Annie Mae Cathey presided over the meeting. Edna Jo Johnson had charge of the Christmas program. Sunshine gifts were exchanged by club members. After the meeting, Mrs. Johnson served a very delicious party plate assisted in serving by her daughters, Edna Jo Johnson and Christine Johnson.
Services for Jesse Lee Pearson of the Cedar Grove community were Sunday evening at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Mosley of Union City officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Parham Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Pearson, who was 35, died late Tuesday night after he was shot in the leg and bled to death before medical aid could be reached. He had served in the Army. He leaves his father, Lonnie Pearson of Lexington; his mother, Mrs. Elnora Pearson, of Huntingdon; one sister, Mrs. Maxcine McGill of Lexington; two aunts, Mrs. Eva White of Galesburg, Ill., Mrs. Gertie Westbrook of Columbus, Miss., five uncles, two nephews and one niece.
Ozie Mae McHaney is at home after spending several days at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital. She is showing great improvement.
Leon Doyle has been a patient at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital suffering from sinus ailment.
Mrs. Mary Francis Dickerson has returned from Memphis after spending several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Margie G. Williams who is well on the road to recovery since her recent car accident.
Mrs. Catherine Ross, Chester Crutchfield, Mrs. Addie Harmon and the writer visited at Western State Hospital last Tuesday to see Mrs. Ora Cooper a patient who is not showing improvement.
The Rev. J. L. Burkley filled his regular appointment at the St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday morning and doing some very helpful preaching, using for his subject "A Wonderful Savior."
Wishing everyone A Merry Safe and Happy Christmas.-- MBY.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Lee Crutchfield of Chicago spent the Christmas holidays with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Chester Crutchfield.
Mrs. Addie Harmon visited with her sister, Mrs. Bessie Wright, of Centerville and her mother, Mrs. Lessie Harmon, of Nashville during the holidays.
Mrs. Ivie Nell McClaine and son of Washington are spending two weeks with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miller Sherley.
Mrs. Irene Neal of Sikeston visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cooper, and family during the Christmas holidays.
Many enjoyed a very fine Christmas program and tree at the St. Paul Baptist Church Sunday night. Edna Jo Johnson, Ettoria Ross were directors and Mrs. Lorene Harmon had charge of the music.
Visitors in the home of Mrs. Anna Lee Kirby and Mrs. Catherine Ross during the Christmas holidays were Mrs. Virginia Lee Spicer and son, Johnny Edward Kider both of Nashville, Mrs. Willie Sue Jackson and daughter, Deborah Ann Jackson and Mrs. Eddie Mae Wilson all of Chicago.
Mrs. Lizzie Cleaves was called to Clifton Monday be cause of the illness of her mother.
Miss Evergene Pearson was carried to Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital Saturday after being shot in the back by Allen Boren. Her condition is fair.
Mrs. Effie Williams and sons of Knoxville spent the holidays with their mother, Mrs. Willie Mae Williams and sister, Mrs. Bertha Mae Neal.
Eugene Cathey was rushed to Jackson General Hospital Thursday to undergo surgery after a nail he was driving pierced his eye ball.
Prentice Simon Wadley, a patient at Conger Hospital, has improved after having double pneumonia.
Visitors of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Kizer, Mrs. Eulay Kirby, Mrs. Bland Robinion, Mrs. Eva Cathey, Mrs. Annie Mae Cathey, Mrs. Levie Johnson, Mrs. Neta Mae Johnson, I. S. Cathey, Mrs. Odessa Westbrook, Mrs. Mary Frances Porter and Geral Pierce, song Dickerson, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Douglas, Isaac Harmon, Gloria A. Harmon, Mrs. Alma Ruth Douglas, Mrs. Addie Harmon, Chester Crutchfield, I. D. Montague, J. D. Kizer and Mrs. Mary Taylor.
Tom Witherspoon, a patient at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital, is showing improvement.
Mrs. Garland Wadley, Mrs Eula Timberlake and Luther Buckley all of Nashville were here Sunday to see Prentice Wadley who is in Conger Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bell and Miss Juanita Witberspoon all of Nashville visited Sunday with their father, Tom Witherspoon, who is being hospitalized at Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
Miss Pauline Ellis is in Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital.
There are many flu cases in the Pleasant Hill Community. We wish for them a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Mary Lue Teague has returned from Conger Hospital. She is showing improvement.
Rev. and Mrs. L. H. Swinney or Jackson attended the executive hoard meeting of the Obion District Association at Puryear on last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Kizer of the Pleasant Hill community accompanied them. A wonderful time was reported.
The Sunshine Band of the St. Paul Baptist Church met Saturday in the home of Mrs. Mae L. Johnson on Franklin Ave. Mrs. Mary Frances Dickerson presided over the meeting.
Rv. L. C. Teague filled his regular appointment at the Key's Chapel ME Church Sunday morning and used for his subject "God Rested on the Seventh Day."
Mrs. Netta Mae Johnson entertained in her home Wednesday evening with a birthday party for her daughter, Barbara Lane Johnson. Nine were present and brought gifts. A wonderful time was enjoyed.
Mrs. Ethel Montague has returned from Lexington-Henderson Co. Hospital and is showing improvement.
Visitors in the home of Mrs. Ora Cooper during the week were Mrs. Nina McGraw, Mrs. Nannie Taylor, Chester Crutchfield, Rev. L. J. Small, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Johnson, Mrs. Odessa Westbrook, Mrs. Mary Frances Dickerson, Rebecca Dickerson, Joe Nathan Dickerson and Gloria Harmon.
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