Local News Notes from Mathews and Vicinity
Mr. Will Enos of Franklin Va visits his parents at Traders North end. Mrs. J. A. Marshall of Norfolk visits Mr. T. D. Hudgins. Christmas entertainments planned at Central church and Macedonia Baptist church on Dec 26 and 27. Miss Mary Butler to return from Richmond and Lexington. Bank of Mathews Inc flourishing per statement. Westville Baptist and St Johns plan Christmas programs. The Journal notes staff rest next week and wishes season’s greetings. Christmas goods on display at G S Marchant’s. village events include horse sale notes and local visits. Greenville news coverage ends with holiday messages.
Foster Notes and Local Social Updates
Mrs J A Soles of Soles visited her brother last week J S Shackleford spent a few days in Norfolk on business Miss Dora Soles assistant teacher at Foster attended the Shipley Fitchett nuptials at Locust Grove Wednesday morning The Gum Lane Sunday school is preparing a program for Xmas Mr J W Bassett will conduct prayer meeting next Sunday at 3 PM Attendance last Sunday was 58. Auco Lane Syne.
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J. A. Soles
Soles
J.S. Shackleford
Norfolk
Dora Soles
Foster
Locust Grove
Gum Lane Sunday School
J. W. Bassett
Auco Lane Syne
Pier
Light Street
Baltimore
Freeport
Mila
Tipers
Blackwells
Fleeton
Timbs
Reed Ike
Hardings
Harveys
Grace Point
Byrdton
Kilmarnock
Oceans
Jackson's Creek
Cricket Hill
Callia
Fitchetts
Warehouse
Conrads
Green Point
Stampers
Blands
Callis
Jackson’s Creek
Grace Pt
Ene
Timta
Reedville
Bracewells
Wittarp Thompson
Mgr
W. H. Brown
County Correspondence Sees Joy Hopeful and Tragedy
The community notes a Christmas anticipation and health improvements among residents. Mr and Mrs George Owens welcome a baby boy. Mr G Spears travels to Baltimore to aid his ailing brother. Rev L H Sudhith moves to a new home from Charley Benson. George Hardy visits then returns to Baltimore. The week brings sad news of the sudden death of Mr Fred Spears beloved by all.
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George Owens
Rev. L. H. Sudhith
Charley Benson
Fred Spears
Mr. Spears
Holly Grove News Notes and Local Visits
Mr J J Freeman visits his daughter in North Carolina. Mrs M S Foster at her former Rockingham home. Holly Grove prepares a Christmas tree. Susie Hogge on sick list. Miss Virginia Billups returned from Baltimore. Miss Helen Booze left for Baltimore for a stay. Mr C W Campbell and family to spend winter in New York. George Gowen preached powerfully at Holly Grove Sunday. Miss Gertrude Leigh Hogge back from a visit to Dutton Virginia.
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Virginia Billups
Baltimore
Mr. C. W. Campbell
New York
New
George Gowen
Holly Grove
Gertrude Leigh Hogge
Dutton, Va
Brive Bett
Holiday visits and Christmas plans in the community
Roy Mitchell Diggs is home for the holidays while James Hudgins of Norfolk visits the county this week. Rumors hint at a Christmas wedding near Diggs. Norma Brooks hosted friends on Wednesday night. Mrs W B Diggs and daughter Christine visit Norfolk. Rev N B Foushee preached at Salem and will lead Christmas services at 11 AM.
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N. B. Foushee
Salem
Miss Charlotte Christian Returns After Newport News Visit
Miss Charlotte Christian comes home after a two week stay with her uncle in Newport News. The wedding bells seem near as Lohengrin and Cupid figure in the tale with romantic omens.
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Charlotte Christian
Newport News
Miss Lorinda Sadler Plans Norfolk Visit
A local writer notes Miss Lorinda Sadler will depart soon for Norfolk to visit friends. Otis Ratner returns home after serving as fireman on a fishing steamer. T. W. Odgen rejoins the congregation and delivered a fine sermon at Mathews Chapel. G. N. Atherton arrives from Baltimore with Xmas goods and expects Santa and reindeer on the next boat. The letter ends with holiday wishes and a request for a remedy to gossip.
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T. W. Odgen
Mathews Chapel
Wedding Bells and Family News From Redart
Mr Howard Calis of Norfolk visited Mr Charlie Hunley last week. Wedding bells will ring in this vicinity Christmas. Miss Etta Callis left for Norfolk to stay until after Christmas. Mr and Mrs Frank Dixon welcomed a baby boy a week ago. Mrs Sarah Jarvis is improving after illness. Dr A R CohenEye specialist was in the area. Mrs Mattie Hudgins, recently amputated, is recovering well and to return home soon. Mrs J M Odgen and two children from Baltimore reside with Mrs Annie Dixon amid diphtheria recovery in Baltimore.
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Howard Calis
Norfolk
Charlie Hunley
Etta G. Callis
Mrs
Frank Dixon
A. R. Cohen
Mattie Hudgins
J. M. Odgen
Baltimore
Annie Dixon
Local Notices from Ware Neck and Surrounding Areas
Short notes report visits and travel among residents. D. J. Davis visited Norfolk while Mr. Willie Nuttall returned from Norfolk and mourns a lost horse. Mrs. Powell Byrd, visiting Atlanta, Georgia, came home. Mrs. J. R. Brushwood and Mrs. Lamberth departed by steamer Mobjack for Norfolk.
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J. R. Brushwood
Abner
Lamberth
Woods Roads
Mobjack
Norfolk
Musical and Dramatic Evening for Mathews High School
A charitable musical and dramatic evening for Mathews High School will be held at multiple venues starting December 30. Events include readings, violin solos, duets, dances, and a chorus, with intermission and Civic League ice cream service. Proceeds support the school program.
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Mathews High School
Mathews C. H
New Point School
Kit
Phelps
Miss Douglas
Engelmen
Mr. Fogie
Marchant
Sly Musette
Francis Payne
Civic League
Lost Found and Sale Notices in Wa
Fragmented notices describe farm land for sale near Haven on Osier shore with 4 percent acres and dwelling details. Also included are a janitor job for Meerhans High School and a sale of personal items from Hyco area with dates and contact names.
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Aoa Oosier
Haven
J. RK. Winder Buel
Meerhans High School
Chesapeake "Soneus Board
Pigs Sold For Late-Two And Three Month Old Sows
Brace Mobjack Virginia reports sale of late two and three month old O. C. pigs. Local buyers from surrounding farms participate in the auction and note strong demand for quality stock.
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O. C
Brace, Mobjack
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Ladies Home Journal
Home Companion
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Pictorial Review
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Richmond Medical College
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Everybody's Magazine
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Montague Rubber Co., Inc
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