Christmas Returns and Social News in Canton
A Canton department page lists residents returning home for Christmas and visitors, including Miss Rutie Donas, Miss Susie Payne, Henry Waters, Mr. William Fickling, and Mrs. J. A. Matthews. It notes reunions, travels to Chattanooga, Miami, Florida, and Tennessee, and school reentries at Agnes Scott, Wesleyan, and Georgia Normal. Social gatherings feature Mrs. A R. Carson hosting the W. I. Club with Miss W. R. Camp as co-hostess, plus multiple bridge parties and homecomings among local families and guests from Adrian, Atlanta, Plant City, and Fort Valley.
Miss Mattie Saunders Honoree at Draughon Taylor Party
Mr Walter Draughon and Mrs Gussie Taylor hosted guests on Wednesday December 30 in honor of Miss Mattie Saunders. The evening featured Progressive games a hat trimming contest for partners and a tie making activity for the ladies with prizes awarded to Mr BE HiJomer and Mrs Ray Lucas. Fruits were served during the evening and guests included Mr and Mrs Lester Royal Mrs Rob Jones of Jacksonville and numerous local couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Bi Wet Hodges
Tyar
Ben’ Hinton
Hye Bryan
H. Joiner
Saunders
Tom Pool
Otis Ogburn
Tim
Council
H.neisler
Walter Draughon
Gussie Taylor
Mattie Saunders
HiJomer
Ray Lucas
Courac
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Sorrow
Mr and Mrs T H Kireshy and children express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their daughter and sister. They also thank the attending physicians for untiring efforts and wish blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.H. Kireshy
Camden memorial recalls brave City Guards lieutenant
The Camden community mourns Peter A. Goddard age eighty four died at Reynold, Ga on December 8. He was a brave lieutenant of the City Guards first to leave in 1861 and among the few who endured four years of war without pay. Goddard last survivor of his company once rostered with J A Reeves R Thornton George Proctor W L Bragg and John R Fellows. He visited Camden in later years at his niece Mrs Tid Gaughan’s home. May he rest in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdent
Camden
Reynold
Ed Goddard Ax
Gamden
Aultman Elected Mayor of Reynolds in Hot Race
In a tight contest between Judge H Hy Aultman and Col Homer Beeland for Reynolds mayor, Judge Aultman won 125 to 29. He succeeds J M Weaver, who will serve as alderman, and W L Saunders is named alderman. Aultman has previously served as mayor and is praised for his administrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inja
H. Hy -Aultman
Homer Beeland
Reynolds
Aultman
J.M. Weaver
W. L. Saunders
Lamberman
Reynolds High School Notes New Year Hopes and Moves
The column reviews New Year resolutions and upcoming MIDTERM EXAMS for next week. It lists student departures to Montezuma and Florida, new arrivals, and staff holiday travels. Includes Santa letter from Eugene Harris Joiner asking for teachers and pupils’ wishes rather than gifts.
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
Erwin
Woodville
Miss Todd
South Carolina
Avant
Buengo Vista
Crittenmon
Shellman
Otis Ogburn
Orlando
Fla
Lucy Cox
Butler
Winnie- Mitchell
Pansy
Brewer
Beatrice Casley
Alma
Gay
Nona Bryant
Atlanta
Estelle Ricks
Geneva
Miriam Mitchell
Macon
Alice Hicks
Montezuma
Leters
Santa Claus
Joiner
Ike
Marvel
Blestobe
Isecho
Sfiever
Tam
Eugene Harris
Christmas Reunion at the Whatley Home
A family Christmas Eve gathering at Mr. and Mrs. J J Whatley’s country home featured holly and mistletoe decor with a sweet course served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs T Whatley Elizabeth Thurman Jr and others, with Drs and Mrs C K E Whatley and Mary Monk among the guests.
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 Whatley Hosts Bridge Club Yuletide Gathering
Mrs C E Whatley hosted the Duplicate Bridge Club during the holiday season. Her home glittered with Yuletide decorations and after the game the dining room was opened to reveal a Christmas tree laden with gifts for all members. Mrs Whatley, top scorer for the year, received a pair of chiffon hose from the group. Greeted by Mrs Mary Monk, guests enjoyed a delightful salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatley
Duplicate Bridge Club
Mra
E. Whatley
Mary Monk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department
Civic Tent Club
Ko Cy
Mr. ‘Themix ‘Turk
Canton
Rutie Donas
Susie Payne
Chattanooga
Tenn
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
Florence Smith
Americus
Mrs. Smith
William
Seay
Lincoln Memorial College
Tennessee
Loach
Nona Bryan
Mr. T. A. Bryan
Hilliard Clarke
Mississippi
Mrs. Clark
T. E. Davenport
Miriam Carter
Edith’ Newsom
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
Rubin
Hodges
H 'W, Hinton
C. E. “Whatley
C. H. Neisler
B.W. Hinton
E.L. Saunders
Mra. Clark
Ray
Laas
H. Join
Walton Hodges
Bih
Newsom
Mesdames Hodges
Ruffin
Nta
Petia Ome
Acorn
Reennidel
Taal Ree
James. Short
Leela. Short
Maryella Pendergrast
Johnnie ‘Brown
Gadel Hartley
Charlottes Pendergrast
Clarence Short
Louise ‘Branch
Boss Busbee
Mrs. J. Hialae
Tay
Ricks Bros
J N
Bryan Reynolds
Citizens Plate Bank
G.H, Neisler
Dy Coole
Thrift Road
First National Bank
C.E. Whatley
Mammoth
Miss Loach Bryan
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