Christmas News and Socials From Americus Household List
The column lists numerous residents and visitors returning home for the holidays and traveling for family events. It notes Miss Susie Payne's return to Chattanooga and other locals visiting family, teaching posts, and engagements, including a New Year's bridge gathering hosted by Mrs. Hodges with eleven couples in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Payne
Chattanooga
Tenn
Florence Smith
Americus
Mrs. Smith
Miss Mattie Saunders Honoree At Dec. Dinner Event
Mr Walter Draughon and Mrs Gussie Taylor hosted a Wednesday event in honor of Miss Mattie Saunders. The evening featured Progressive games, hat trimming for partners, and a tie making contest with prizes. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lester Royal and Mrs Rob Jones of Jacksonville along with numerous local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Draughon
Gussie Taylor
Mattie Saunders
HiJomer
Ray Lucas
Courac
Draughon
Taylor
Lester Royal
Rob Jones
Jacksonville
Ray
Licas
T. Whatley
E.W. ‘Hodges
T. L. Ruffin
H.H. Joiner
B. J. Saunders
Card of Thanks from Kireshy Family
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their daughter and sister. They thank attending physicians and wish God’s richest blessings. Signed by Mr and Mrs T H Kireshy and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.H. Kireshy
Death of Camden County veteran of Civil War
Mendent of Camden, aged eighty four, died at his home in Reynold, Ga. He was remembered as a brave young lieutenant of the City Guards in 1861. He organized at war’s outset and served four years barely fed and clothed, walking barefoot through snow. Last survivor of his company, he visited Camden in later years and is mourned by friends and his niece Mrs Tid Gaughan. May he rest in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdent
Camden
Reynold
Ed Goddard Ax
Gamden
Aultman Elected Mayor of Reynolds in Close Vote
Judge H Hy Aultman defeats Col Homer Beeland in Reynolds mayoral race by 125 to 29. Aultman succeeds J M Weaver as mayor and W L Saunders is named alderman. Aultman has previously served multiple terms and overseen a highly regarded administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inja
H. Hy -Aultman
Homer Beeland
Reynolds
Aultman
J.M. Weaver
W. L. Saunders
Lamberman
New Year Focus Amid Midterm Exams At Reynolds High
Reynolds Ga 1926 students start the year with New Year resolutions while gearing up for mid term exams next week. Teachers note holiday absences and welcome new pupils James Short Leela Short Maryella Pendergrast Johnnie Brown Gadel Hartley Clarence Short Louise Branch Boss Busbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Martha and Mary
Hicks
Montezima
Eee
Reynolds
Sammie Coolik
Ida Cox
Florida
Franklin Cox
Susan Parks
Joel Hollis
George Nelson
Lucile ‘Winters
James Hollis
James. Short
Leela. Short
Maryella Pendergrast
Johnnie ‘Brown
Gadel Hartley
Charlottes Pendergrast
Clarence Short
Louise ‘Branch
Boss Busbee
Hialae Family Christmas Reunion At Whatley Home
Mr and Mrs J Hialae host a festive Christmas Eve gathering at the Whatley country home. Family members attend a holly mistletoe and poinsettia decorated event with a sweet course served. Guests include Elizabeth Thurman Jr and others, with multiple Whatley relatives and Drs and Mrs C K E Whatley among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. JH. Whatley
Whatley
Elizabeth
Thurman Jr
H. Oy ‘Whatley
Emily and
Clyde
J. EB. Whatley
Edgar Jr
Donald
B. W. Hinton
Woodfitn
Dorothy
Troy” “Whatley
Gloria
C. K E. Whatley
Edwarda
Billyt
Mary Monk
Mrs C E Whatley Hosts Bridge Club Holiday Festivities
Mrs C E Whatley hosted the Duplicate Bridge Club during the holiday season. Her home was adorned with Yuletide decorations and after the game the dining room was opened to reveal a Christmas tree loaded with gifts for all members. Mrs Whatley, who had top score for the past year, received a pair of chiffon hose from the members. The hostess was assisted by Mrs Mary Monk and served a delightful salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mot
Rubin
Hodges
H 'W, Hinton
C. E. “Whatley
C. H. Neisler
B.W. Hinton
E.L. Saunders
Mra. Clark
Ray
Laas
E.n H
Mra Bi Wet Hodges
Tyar
Ben’ Hinton
Hye Bryan
H. Joiner
Saunders
Tom Pool
Otis Ogburn
Tim
Council
H.neisler
Whatley
Duplicate Bridge Club
Mra
E. Whatley
Mary Monk
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Department
Civic Tent Club
Ko Cy
Mr. ‘Themix ‘Turk
Canton
Rutie Donas
Henry Waters
Miami
Taylor Brothers
Mr. William Fickling
Maton
Dr.j and
Mrs. Picklings
Efford Matthews
Tamps, Fla
Arei
J. A.matthews
A R. Carson
W. I. Club
W. R. Camp
Dorothy James
Hillaton
Adrian,Ga
F. M
Otis” Ogburn
Phillips Bryan
Guesie- Taylor
William
Seay
Lincoln Memorial College
Tennessee
Loach
Nona Bryan
Mr. T. A. Bryan
Atlanta
Hilliard Clarke
Mississippi
Mrs. Clark
T. E. Davenport
Miriam Carter
Edith’ Newsom
Macon
Wesleyan
John Mangham
Clyde Carson
Merseer University
Georgia Normal School
Athens State
Choyce Barrow
Bloise
Weaver
Margaret Payne
Blanche Marshall
Chesley Marshall
Lizzie Lucas
Messra Rdsa
John Lewis
Jessie” ‘Wade
Harvey Philman
Plant City
Ela
Clara Parks
Louise Lewis
Davis-Fischer Hospital
Evelyn Carter
Carol Smith
Camilla Hilly Mattie
Muaslewhtte
Susie Davis
Georgia’ University
Messrs Hough of
Neisler
John ‘Pendergrast
Dan
Holt
Raffin
Willoughby
Marshall
Joe*Pyron
John Turk
Brown Hicks
Mesdames Hodges
Ruffin
Bridge
Nta
Petia Ome
Acorn
Reennidel
Taal Ree
Erwin
Woodville
Miss Todd
South Carolina
Avant
Buengo Vista
Crittenmon
Shellman
Orlando
Fla
Lucy Cox
Butler
Winnie- Mitchell
Pansy
Brewer
Beatrice Casley
Alma
Gay
Nona Bryant
Estelle Ricks
Geneva
Miriam Mitchell
Alice Hicks
Montezuma
Leters
Santa Claus
Joiner
Ike
Marvel
Blestobe
Isecho
Sfiever
Tam
Eugene Harris
Mrs. J. Hialae
Tay
Ricks Bros
J N
Bryan Reynolds
The
Citizens Plate Bank
G.H, Neisler
Dy Coole
Thrift Road
First National Bank
C.E. Whatley
Mammoth
Miss Loach Bryan
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