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Newspaper

Vidalia Advance

Location

Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1927

Page

5

Wilkes and Moxley Tie Knot In Vidalia Ceremony

Otis Wilkes wed Miss Vannie Lou Moxley at the Presbyterian Manse with Dr C O N Martindale officiating. The couple, natives of Vidalia, left for Florida by motor after the ceremony. Mrs Moxley is daughter of Mr and Mrs J Moxley and a Brewton Parker graduate. In other news the Bronte Study Club elected officers for the year and discussed plans from a fall cooking school to Georgia legislative study and state federation endorsements.

Wilkes-Moxley Otis Wilkes Vannie Lou Moxley Presbyterian Manse C. O’n. Martindale Wilkes J. Moxley Brewton-Parker Institute Globe Store Florida Bronte Study Club H. A. Threlkeld J. C. Bobbitt Watkins J. C. Meadows D. C. Pattillo E. A. Turner E. M. Auld T. J. Ainsworth J. W. Poe J. A. Bland J. D. New, Jr Georgia Mothers’ Aid Vidalia A. H. Brenner Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs Club of Brenner de Mincre

Miss Margaret Carter to Attend Epworth League Assembly

Miss Margaret Carter daughter of Mrs. M A Carter will travel to Macon as a delegate of the Epworth League First Methodist Church for the Wesleyan College assembly June 11 to 17. Elizabeth Reeves and Myrtie Johnson hosted a Friday swimming party at Adams Pool with refreshments afterward at Miss Johnson's home.

Margaret Carter M. A. Carter Macon Epworth League First Methodist Church League Wesleyan College Reeves Johnson Elizabeth Reeves Myrtie Johnson Adams Swimming Pool Miss Johnson

Miss Christine Meadows Celebrates 10th Birthday

A birthday party for Christine Meadows on a Monday afternoon in June was hosted by Mrs. J. C. Meadows. About fifteen girls attended and enjoyed games and ice cream around a white lake centerpiece with ten candles.

J. C. Meadows Christine Meadows

Mrs Shaw and Miss Brewer Host Junior League Swim Party

Mrs M A Shaw and Miss Janie V Brewer will be hostesses for a swimming party and picnic at the Adams Swimming Pool on Friday afternoon, complementing the Junior League of the Methodist Church members.

M. A. Shaw Janie V. Brewer Adams Swimming Pool Junior League of the Methodist Church

Tabernacle B Y P U To Study Book of Esther

The Tabernacle Baptist Church program for Sunday June 11 unfolds a study of Esther with readings and speakers. Claud Phillips plays piano and multiple participants, including Miss Eloise Hall and Mr. Hilton, present biblical themes from Esther and its commentary.

Tabernacle Baptist Church Esther Claud Phillips Hattie Mae Hilton Providence Eloise Hall Vashti Mr. Jones Myrtle Pope Mordecai Adra Hamilton

W M U Meeting At Mrs Wilbanks Home

W M U Circle No 3 of the Baptist Women Missionary Union met at the home of Mrs H P Wilbanks on Tuesday afternoon. The session began with singing My Faith Looks Up To Thee and prayer. The topic was Learning to Obey. Five members attended.

Missionary Society Business Meeting Held At Church

The Methodist Missionary Society met at the church Monday at 4 30. Mrs W J Williamson led prayer after singing Higher Ground. Devotional by Mrs Kirtland from St Matthew 7 1 2. Treasurer Mrs Ragan reported 5 75 dues and 3 50 pledge paid for this quarter. Epworth Juniors chief officer noted 90 children attend Bible and Mission schools regularly. Daily Vacation Bible School starts next Monday soon.

Epworth Ragan C. D. Williams Golden Cross W. T. Jenkins Society Geo. S. Rountree M. E. Missionary Society Methodist Missionary Society W. J. Williamson Kirtland St. Matthew

Miss Nell Wilson Returns from Brunswick Teaching Post

Miss Nell Wilson came back Saturday from Brunswick where she spent the past year teaching.

Nell Wilson Brunswick

Reverend Shaw to Arrive Friday From Macon

Reverend M. A. Shaw will travel from Macon to attend the Pastors Institute, arriving Friday.

M. A. Shaw Macon Pastors Institute

Miss Lutie Neese Begins Teaching Career at UNC

Miss Lutie Neese departed Thursday for Atlanta and will soon leave for Chapel Hill North Carolina to teach at the University of North Carolina.

Lutie Neese Atlanta Miss Neese Chapel Hill N. C University of North Carolina

Miss Johnnie Gay Returns From Athens Normal College

Miss Johnnie Gay returned Thursday from Athens where she studied at the State Normal College for the past year. Mr and Mrs William Stubbs and their young daughter of Savannah are visiting Rev and Mrs M A Shaw.

Johnnie Gay Athens The State Normal College William Stubbs Little Daughter Savannah M. A. Shaw

Rountrees Attend Savannah Nuptials of Niece Thompson

Mr and Mrs Geo S Rountree returned from Savannah where they attended the marriage of their niece Miss Thompson on Tuesday.

Geo. S. Rountree Savannah Miss Thompson

Georgia student visits home for holidays

Mr. Jack Meadows, a University of Georgia attendee, arrived Monday to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Meadows.

Jack Meadows University of Georgia E. L. eMadows

Hackel Family Hosts Murphy Hackel Visitor

Mr and Mrs Joe Hackel welcomed Murphy Hackel of Savannah as their guest this week confirming family ties and a social visit across states.

Joe Hackel Mr. Murphy Hackel Savannah

Meadows and Vann Take Apartments on Durden Street

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Meadows and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Vann have taken apartments in the home on Durden street recently occupied by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Blount.

Leroy Meadows Claude Vann Durden Street E. A. Blount

Mark Mathews Returns from Savannah Visit

Mr. Mark Mathews has returned from a visit to Savannah, where he spent time touring historic sites and meeting local contacts. He reported an eventful trip with productive discussions and plans for future meetings.

Mark Mathews Savannah

Meadows Jr. Returns Home to Winter Park Florida

Mr. E L Meadows Jr returns to his Winter Park home after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. E L Meadows Sr with family.

E. L. Meadows, Jr Winter Park, Fla Mrs E. L. Meadows, Sr

McBride Family Returns to City Home on Jackson Street

Mr. E. T. McBride and his family, long residents of Lumber City, have moved back to town and are occupying their residence at 606 Jackson Street.

E. T. McBride Lumber City Jackson Street

Miss Kathryn White Expected Home After Operation

Friends announce Miss Kathryn White, who had an appendicitis operation at St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville Florida, is expected home Friday. She will be accompanied by her mother Mrs J R Coombs who has stayed at her bedside.

Kathryn White St. Vincent Hospital Jacksonville Fla J. R. Coombs

Local social notes from Americus and nearby

Friends of Mrs Wallace Moses announce she is confined at home due to illness. Miss Hattie Pournelle of Phoenix Arizona visits Savannah after staying with Mr and Mrs L E Pournelle. Mrs Alice Brown returns from North Carolina visit. S D Morris leaves for Hot Springs Arkansas for a few weeks vacation. C W Witt spends a few days in Americus. D C Harris P J McNatt and J T Ragan visit Atlanta this week. H L Carter visits Atlanta. Mr and Mrs Charles Adams and children return from North Carolina after attending the Poe Reunion.

Wallace Moses Hattie Pournelle Pheenix, Ariz Savannah Mrs. L. E. Pournelle Alice Brown North Carolina

Adams Family Visit Noted in Richland

Mr. Leon Adams visits Richland with Alice Adams and Charles Adams. The item continues on Enlitoral Page.

Girls Scouts Camp at Houston Factory

Readable diary notes describe a Houston Girl Scouts camp with meals, swimming, treasure hunts, and daily programs. Highlights include instruction hour for merit badges, vesper services, boat rides on the lake, a campfire program with stunts, and a “Who’s Who in Camp” ballot featuring scouts by popularity and skill.

Girls Scouts Houston Martha Sue Williams Miss Neese Florence Jenkins Ruby Darby Ruth Cromartie Miriam Darby Mary Chapman Dorothy Brewton Katherine Helen Snooks Mae Dee Patitillo Elizabeth Shaw Virginia Rountree Sven Ethel Claire Sutton

Mrs Hodges Family as Guests of Mrs Russell

Mrs J Carl Hodges and her children from Hagan spent several days this week as guests of Mrs M A Russell.

J. Carl Hodges Hagan M. A. Russell

Miss Sharpe Returns From Brunswick for Summer Visit

Miss C. B. Sharpe came back Saturday from Brunswick and will spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Sharpe.

C. B. Sharpe Brunswick Mrs. R. L. Sharpe

Mrs Lois Coleman Returns From Athens For Summer

Mrs Lois Coleman arrives back Thursday from Athens where she attended the State Normal College and will spend the summer with her mother, Mrs Viola Coleman.

Lois Coleman Athens The State Normal College Viola Coleman

Master John Boatright Leaves Forsyth Visit

Master John Boatright departed Sunday for his home in Forsyth after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J R Coombs as their guests.

John Boatright Forsyth J. R. Coombs

Shuman Family Called to Claxton by Illness

Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Shuman and Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Shuman are in Claxton where they were called on account of their mother’s illness.

S. R. Shuman Talbert Shuman Claxton

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Pelephone Number W. E. Walker Optometrists Valdosta Rock Hill Giles Dorsey Whittington New York Institute of Musical Art Rome Italy Alexander Savine Institute Roscoe Ledford Lila Agee Miss Carter Mrs. Shaw Miss Brewer Tabernacle B. Y. P. U S. D. Morris Hot Springs Ark C. W. Witt Americus D. C. Harris P. J. McNatt John T. Ragan H. L. Carter Charles Adams Chilren Poe Leon Adams Richland Alice Sandman Eloise Darby Evry Millie Todd West Mr. Frog Miss Mouse Magsie Jiggs Miriam Dar Myrtice Johnson Frances Darby Sylvia Hackel Mae Dee Pattillo Myrtice Jonson Ala Jo Brewton Helen Wilson Edna Harris Vidalia Hardware Co Ottolowe Scholasticus Murchison Undertaking CO Vidalia, Georgia
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