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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
5
Mr and Mrs J C Baker and Mrs Pat Sharpe visited Lyons over the weekend. Several families including Taylonggly de Lanier Spivey and Allen Sharpe hosted guests. O T Sharpe is seriously ill. relatives gathered at his bedside. Numerous local names listed as visiting or staying with neighbors.
Mr and Mrs E Willis of Taylor Spring visited relatives locally. C Allmond served as a juror in the U S Court. Miss Lula and Leona McBride visited Monday afternoon. Mrs E D Smith and children from Vidalia spent weekend here. Mrs Riley Bailey guest of Mrs M E Bailey Thursday. Mr T J Davis and family moved in. D L Wiggins of Ashburn moved to the vacated place of C J Woods. Farmer's Wife.
A notice from S Meadows Sr. advertises a fine cow with a six day old calf in good condition and other beef cattle. The owner describes no mischievous behavior and mentions being overstocked.
Miss Mary Downs was honored at a Rook party hosted Friday evening by Misses Walker and Mel Witt at Mrs. J. W. Mathes house on Church Street. Downs posted the highest score and a salad course followed. Attending were Misses Downs Merritt Harte Giman Cree Meadows Walker and Messrs Downs Godbee Hugh Mathews Harry Powell Stanley.
Local notices urge farmers with velvet beans to contact John Lee Meadows who offers $12.50 per ton. Also invites support for Girl Scouts by wearing tags and contributing to their fund. Multiple hospital updates and local commerce items included.
A February 4 meeting of the Parent Teacher Association will cover child welfare with remarks by Mrs. Chess Abernathy and Mrs. K L T Ragas. Founders Day on February 17 is noted with National President Katherine Higgins urging expansion to 500000 members. A joint hostess group is listed for the event.
On Monday afternoon little Miss Elizabeth Colson entertained a large number of her friends in honor of her third birthday. Games were played and refreshments served with Miss Minnie Lee Purcell assisting. Attendees included Louise Blount Marguerite Purcell Juanita Cooper Louise Cooper Ethel Evans Annette Oliver Emily Davis Grace Blackman Curtis Gay Audrey Gay Frances Dent Loraine Kavakos Elise Adams Elizabeth Colson Evelyn Colson.
If your car looks worn carry it to Eveready Storage Battery Co at Overland Garage South Railroad Ave and let them make it look like a new one.
Our prescription department is up to date in every particular and provides the best of service. Oliver-Pierce Drug Co.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and promotes restful sleep after the first application. Price 60c.
Miss Claudia Stith entertained Monday evening for guests Miss Anne Vera Moore and Miss Marie Griffin of Nunez who were visiting the city. Two contests were enjoyed with Vena ble Anderson and Miss Griffin scoring best on describing penny objects. A second contest featured a dinner-menu contest won by Mr. Stanley with Miss Eva Warren and Miss Griffin receiving the body prize. Refreshments followed the contests with attendees including Ola and Eva Warren Mary Downs Lucile Frederick Marie Griffin Anne Vera Moore Claudia Stith Estelle Stith Abbie Vann J B Stanley W L Downs Venable Anderson Hal Macon and Mr and Mrs H A Turner.
Advertisement notes that worms cause pale unhealthy color and stomach issues in children. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as a two to three week strengthing blood enriching tonic that helps dispel worms and restore health. Priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Brief note reports a claim that a few doses of 666 cures a cold. No medical endorsement or scientific validation provided.
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