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Newspaper

Panama City Pilot

Location

Panama City, Florida, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1939

Page

2

Philathea Class Hosts Halloween Social at Parst Baptist

The Philathea Class of Parst Baptist held a regular business and social meeting at Mrs. E A Barretts home with Mrs. Frank Grimsley as joint hostess. Devotional led by Mrs. M B Hawkins urged cheerful bearing despite shadows. After business, members enjoyed Halloween games, black cat and red apple decorations, and refreshments. November meeting planned at the church with Mrs. Shiver and Mrs. Page as hostesses.

Parst Baptist Church E. A. Barrett Frank Grimsley M. B. Hawkins Émile Rae Steele W. H. Cooper R. E. Higdon Fred Bishop Ira Hutchison E. J. Burgin Dora Danzey Rosa Burton W. O. Byrd M. Clements L. R. Russell G. B. Jones

Sectional Meeting Of Women's Clubs To Be Held Nov 4

A sectional meeting of the Florida Federation of Women's clubs will be held in Chipley on Saturday November 4 with attendance planned from the Panama City group Local members are asked to notify president Mrs J E Still to arrange transportation. Hospitals reports note Mrs W W Bryan of Bay Harbor admitted to Lisenby Hospital yesterday Miss Eula Porter discharged to home and James Robert Wilkes discharged to home from Lisenby Hospital.

Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs Chipley Panama City J. E. Still W. W. Bryan Bay Harbor Lisenby Hospital Yesteray

Civic Group Reps and Pilot Club Mark Founders Day

Civic groups and Panama City Pilot Club members gathered at the Cove hotel to observe the 19th anniversary of Pilot International. Speakers praised the women founders and local clubs for service in Bay County. Officers named for upcoming term include Finance Eunice Robinson, Civic Education Tillie Heath, Luncheon Minnie Witherspoon, and Membership Gladys Blackburn.

Panama City Pilot Club Cove Hotel Pilot International Feminine Civic and Service Club Bay County Thorne Lane Rotary Club F. F. Holland Kiwanis Club Mary Guy Eunice Robinson Orene Stone Catherine Thomasson Tillie Heath Ella Mae Evans Iva Mae Pratt Minnie Witherspoo

Grace Nixon Shower Hosted by Haney Padgett McClellan

Miss Grace Nixon, soon to wed Wade Ross on November 12, was honored at a pink and white bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Tom Haney Mrs. Marvin Padgett and Mrs. Don McClellan at Mrs. McClellan's Grace avenue home. Guests wrote wishes for the bride and enjoyed a lovers contest with mini vases as prizes.

Grace Nixon Wade Ross Tom Haney Marvin Padgett Don McClellan McClellan Grace Avenue Miss Nixon Jern Davis Whitt Muray Dora Helen Baggott Allen Aldridge Elizabeth Ellis Hattie Brannon Jimmie Hents Ivy Pippin Floyd Nixon Clara Hentz Coker J. J. Foreman JL. F Hughes Malone Oneida Roche St. Augustine

Horace on happiness the path to inner contentment

A concise thought from Horace asserts happiness lies within reach of every person through a contented mind, implying inner peace as the true source of joy and flourishing beyond external fortune.

Horace

Contentment a pearl of great price quote from Balguy

A printer’s aphorism notes that contentment is valuable beyond ten thousand desires and yields wisdom and happiness to those who seek it, attributed to Balguy. The line reflects a moral maxim rather than a news event, expanding on the virtue of restraint and inner wealth.

Cove groups and events listed for upcoming week

The notice lists upcoming activities including Cove P T A meeting at 3 p.m., Friday Book Club with Mrs C E Hartford at 3 p.m., Rotary luncheon at Cove hotel at noon, Bay High Halloween carnival at 7 30 p.m. on campus, Millville P T A Halloween carnival at 5 p.m. at the softball diamond with proceeds to Monday, and the First Methodist Church Panama City W M A fifth Sunday coupon party at 3 p.m. in the church auditorium.

Cove P.-T.a C. E. Hartford Rotary Cove Hotel Bay High School Millville P.T.A W.M.A First Methodist Church of Panama City

Charm In The Colonial Manner

An attractive house blends colonial charm with modern efficiency. Front door opens to a well arranged first floor with living room kitchen and dining area. Upstairs features a rear stair, two bedrooms and a bathroom with front bedroom bright and airy.

Bay High Halloween Carnival Night Schedule

The Bay High Hallowe en carnival opens at 7 PM in the gym nasium with 5 cent admission and 1 5 and 10 cent booths. The auditorium doors open at 8 30 PM for a 9 PM curtain. Program admission is 10 cents. The queen coronation starts at 10 30 PM in the gymnasium, followed by a carnival dance. Spectator fees are 10 cents, with dance tickets at 1.00 for townspeople and 0.50 for students. A floor show accompanies the coronation and dance.

Bay High School Hallowe’en

Cove P T A Meeting Records Attendance and Plans

About 100 people attended the Cove P T A program meeting held at the school yesterday. Mrs J Carl Headlee opened the meeting and room mothers Mrs H J Bango and Mrs E J Ray were appointed. Delegates will attend the regional P T A conference in Apalachicola on Nov 2. The association will serve lunches to underprivileged Cove school children next year. A message from national president Mrs Pettengill was read. A skit titled Objectives of P T A was performed by Mrs Herbert Riley Mrs Roy Almand and Principal Grover Dozier. Mrs George Logue noted Oct 10 to Nov 10 as P T A month. Mrs Rubye Cowper spoke on Guiding Principles of P T A. The mothers’ attendance prize went to Mrs Riggles second grade.

Cove Parent-Teacher Association J. Carl Headlee W. A. Wentworth H. J. Bango E. J. Ray P.T.A Apalachicola Cove P.T.A Cove Association Pettengill E. Brewton George Logue Governor Cone P.-T.a Herbert Riley Roy Almand Grover Dozier Logue Rubye Cowper Bay County Council of Rigells

Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers Card

Social etiquette questions test correct usage of introductions and greetings. Answers list: 1 This is my husband. 2 If she wants to. 3 The wife. 4 How do you do. 5 Yes.

Detailed home layout with 12 by 10 room measurements

The description outlines a residence layout with a main bedroom measuring 12 by 10 feet 8 inches featuring two large closets one with an outside window, a second bedroom 12 by 9 feet 2 inches with a closet and cross ventilation, a well planned bathroom with a medicine cabinet, and a linen closet in the hall.

Hostess Trio Entertains At Cove Hotel Bridge Luncheon

Mrs. George Williams, Mrs. Joe Hutchison and Mrs. A. G. Appel berg were hostesses yesterday at a bridge luncheon at the Cove hotel from 10 30 a m to 1 30 p m with near 100 guests. Hallowe en colors enhanced the tallying. After three contract bridge progressions high score went to Mrs. Bill Guy second to Mrs. T J Sherman and low to Mrs. E C Cox. Bingo winner was Mrs. Dick Baymiller. Mrs. Hettie Swift gave piano numbers during lunch. A long guest list names many ladies attending.

George Williams Joe Hutchison A. G. Appelberg Cove Hotel Hallowe’en Bill Guy T. J. Sherman E. C. Cox Dick Baymiller Hettie Swift Mary

Little Jackie Wilson Hallowe'en Party Highlights

Mrs. Fay Wilson hosted a Halloween gathering for Jackie’s friends with fortunes told and games like pin the tail on the cat. Prizes went to Mildred Vickers Georgia Edith Thomas and Bert Jinks as ghost stories impressed guests and decorations heightened the festive mood with attendees including Bert Jinks Charles Law Buddie Vickers and many others.

Fay Wilson Jackie Mildred Vickers Georgia Edith Thomas Bert Jinks Charles Law Buddie Vickers Marjorie Williams Roy Harrison Doris McBride Margaret Vickers Joyce Elaine Thomas Betty Earl van Horn Edward Owens Maxine Childs Fay Fulghum Wilson Floyd McFatter al Thomas H. P. Childs

Phipps Holst Marriage Revealed in San Diego Ceremony

Victor L. Holst announces the marriage of his daughter Lucille to William E. Phipps of Redondo Beach California. The ceremony occurred Friday Oct 13 at the Cass Dickenson home in San Diego with Rev J Frank Chambers officiating. The bride wore navy and sweetheart roses. The couple will reside in San Diego. the bride was formerly associated with the Bungalow in the city.

Phipps-Holst Victor L. Holst Lucille William E. Phipps Redondo Beach Calif Cass Dickenson San Diego J. Frank Chambers Church of Christ

Bay Gulf Singing Convention Set For Parker Sunday

Parker to host its first Bay-Gulf Singing Convention with Carl Gray as president. The event expects wide turnout and asks attendees to bring basket lunches to feed all. Public invited and all Parker residents urged to attend.

Bay-Gulf Parker Carl Gray

Contentment as natural wealth, luxury as artificial poverty

A short aphorism attributed to Socrates notes contentment is natural wealth while luxury creates artificial poverty. The quote emphasizes frugality and inner sufficiency over material excess.

Kathleen Pilcher Honors On Birthday Party

Kathleen Pilcher was guest of honor on her third birthday Wednesday as her mother Mrs Morris Pilcher entertained. Hallowe en horns and balloons were favors. Games were played and refreshments of ice cream and cake served to her friends. Attendees included Bobby Davis Ann Cruce Jimmy Low Dan Kirkland Ann Ogburn Reginald and Gwen Anderson Bonnie Mae Betty Siti Janet Brown Philip Davis.

Kathleen Pilcher Morris Pilcher Bobby Davis Ann Cruce Jimmy Low Dan Kirkland Ann Ogburn Reginald Gwen Anderson Bonnie Mae Betty Siti Janet Brown Phili Davis

Calaway P T A Sets Saturday Meeting at School

The Calaway P T A will hold its next regular meeting Saturday at 7 30 p m at the school house. Mrs Lee Miller safety committee chairwoman leads the program with Sheriff John Scott giving the featured safety talk. Afterward Hallo we en booths will offer refreshments and proceeds fund playground equipment for each room. All are invited.

Calaway P.T. A Lee Miller John Scott Hallowe’en

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