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Newspaper

Vidalia Advance

Location

Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1927

Page

5

Missionary notes and club events at local churches

Hidaka Saral and Club Notes report a W M S meeting at the First Baptist with sketches on Miss Chris Baptist Home Hogar Bautista and Cuban missions, plus Chinese and Hong Kong work. The Bronze Club met at Mrs. Vakavos to discuss next year and honor Miss Claudie McDonald with a farewell necklace. Senior Picnic at Pendleton Creek ends with rain and a joyful swim and lunch.

First Baptist Church Miller Chris Hogar Bautista Santa Clara Cuba Lagazar Havanna W. B. Herring China David Herring Charles H. A. Threlkeld Sarah Thunderburk Fitzgerald Hon Kong Sarah Frances “Fulgrim Fucuhauae Japan Pendleton Creek

Vidalia Woman's Club Closes Year With Report

Mrs Ober Warthen ends second term as president at the Vidalia Woman's Club annual meeting held May 19 at the Scout House. Highlights include a handpainted picture for the finance committee, chairs donated to City Beautiful, reports from Mrs W M Lewis on the Dublin district convention, and the election of officers led by new president Mrs R E Ledford.

Bronze Club Bronte Study Club W. D. Kavakos First Street J. C. Meadows Threlkeld D. C. Pattillo Claudie McDonald Pelhem Kavakos Effie Darby Punch Margarite Purcell Vidalia Woman’s Club Mesdames J. T. Ragan Floy Johnson Annie Wicker H. A. Deen City Beautiful Committee W. M. Lewis Dublin Warthen R. E. Ledford J. E. Mercer G. S. Rountree T. W. Tim W. M. Lewmerman W. A. Jones T. R. Lee

Miss Arnor and Mr Butler Wed In May Ceremony

Miss Grace Arnor of St Marys wed Gordon T Butler on Tuesday May 24 at Mt Vernon in a small gathering. Arnor, an honor graduate of the State Normal School Ath ens, served as Vidalia Public Schools faculty member and student leader. Butler attended Texas colleges and spent the past two years with Vidalia Public Schools focusing on Junior High work. After the ceremony the couple left for St Marys Georgia and White y Texas.

Grace Arnor St. Marys Gordon T. Butler Mt. Vernon Arnor C. S. Arnor State Normal School Athens Vidalia Public Schools Butler Texas Mrs

Vidalia Native Miss Rosansky Wins Columbia AB Degree

Miss Annie Rosansky, born and raised in Vidalia, earned an AB from Columbia University New York last Monday after four years of study. She wrote prize winning histories and a play accepted for Barnard College, belonged to Wiggs and Cup club, and also held a Georgia University degree. She may pursue a Master’s at Oxford next year.

Annie Rosansky Columbia University New York Rosansky Barnar College Georgia University Athens Georgia Notre Dame Baltimore Vidalia Oxford England

Compliment to Senator George at Rountree reception

An informal reception Tuesday after graduation honored Senator and Mrs. Walter F. George of Vienna. Mr. and Mrs. George Rountree hosted at their Sixth and Church home with Emmie Roberts present, and Katherine and Frances Godbee served punch to guests.

George Rountree Sixth and Church Streets Walter F. George Vienna Rountree George Emmie Roberts Katherine Frances Godbee

Senior activities end with festive reception at Jenkins home

A joyful climax to senior activities followed graduation exercises hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Jenkins. The class enjoyed punch upon arrival, listened to the Merry Makers orchestra, and joined a Virginia Reel dance as evening entertainment.

W. T. Jenkins Merry Makers Orchestra

Miss Mildred Hearn Departs for Bellville

Miss Mildred Hearn leaves Wednesday for Bellville after spending the winter at the home of Mrs. W C Brazell.

Mildred Hearn Bellville W. C. Brazell

Congenial Swimming Party Forms at Okwalkee Park

Mr and Mrs M A Russell Mr and Mrs H L Carter Mr and Mrs G L Thomas Miss Pauline Vickers Mr J C Robinson Dick Russell Mary Hazle and Harvey Richard Carter formed a congenial swimming party to Okwalkee Park Monday night.

M. A. Russell H. L. Carter G. L. Thomas Pauline Vickers J. C. Robinson Dick Russell Mary Hazle Harvey Richard Carter Okwalkee Park

Perkins Couple Leave for Clearwater Visit

Messrs W. J. and Vermand Perkins departed Wednesday to return home in Clearwater Florida after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Darby.

Messrs W. J. and Vermand Perkins Clearwater, Fla W. L. Darby

Mr and Mrs A Rushing Stay Ashore This Week

Mr and Mrs A Rushing spent a few days at the coast this week enjoying a brief seaside visit and returning home refreshed.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Rushing Coast

Vidalia Primary Grades Tour Rountree Park

The Vidalia Primary Department including first to third grades visited Rountree Park on Wednesday afternoon as guests of owner N. Rountree. Children toured the park and zoo and fish pond where a fine variety of animals and fish were seen.

Vidalia School Rountree Park N. Rountree

Russell Family Guests of Hodges at Hagen

Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Russell and their son Dick visited Hagen last Thursday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Carl Hodges.

M. A. Russell Hagan J. Carl Hodges

Mrs Cowart Recalled By Friends In New Syria

Mrs E E Cowart remains very ill at her home in New Syria. She is remembered in the city as Annie Bountree daughter of Mr and Mrs I N Bountree, reflecting her familar name among friends.

E. E. Cowart New Syria

Dublin Residents Share Winter Afterglow of Travel

Mr and Mrs W Barts of Dublin hosted visitors from the city led by Georgia Power Company executive Mr Barts. Miss Claudie McDonald returns from Hawkinsville after winter in Dublin. The Timmermans and Ruth Hicks took a Tybee drive. Others visited Jay Bird Springs and White Springs Florida with trips to Augusta and LaGrange noted.

W. Barts Dublin Mr. Barts The Georgia Power Company

Notable Socials and Moves in Georgia Town

Messrs E. C. Hodges and E. M. Auld spent Sunday at Tybee. Mr. R. M. Stanley was in Atlanta last week.

Messrs E. C. Hodges E. M. Auld Tybee R. M. Stanley Atlanta

Miss Margret Jones to visit Jones family this week

Miss Margret Jones arrives from Brenau College Gainesville Ga to be guest of her parents Mr and Mrs W A Jones. Miss Gladys Coile left Wednesday for Winterville after serving as head of the Music Department for the public schools this winter.

Margret Jones Brenau College Gainesville, Ga Mrs W. A. Jones Gladys Coile Winterville

Mosleys Announce Birth of Son Ernest Gould

Mr and Mrs J G Mosley announce the birth of a son on Sunday May 15 and name him Ernest Gould Mosley for the family records and local society pages.

J. G. Mosley Ernest Gould Mosley

Florida Guests Visit Miss Annie Wicker in town

Mrs. W. A. Chapman and Mrs. W. O. Donovan arrived Tuesday from Micanopy Florida to be the guests of Miss Annie Wicker.

W. A. Chapman W. O. Donovan Micanopy, Fla Annie Wicker

Auld Guess Names McCoy and Ryles in Savannah McRae

Mr and Mrs E M Auld offer as their guess Mary J McCoy of Savannah and Mrs Victor Ryles of McRae a

E. M. Auld Mary J. McCoy Savannah Victor Ryles McRae

Brice Couple Returns Home From North Carolina Trip

Mr and Mrs M F Brice have returned home from a motor trip to North Carolina. They were accompanied home by their aunt Mrs Luther Powell of Wallace North Carolina.

M. F. Brice North Carolina Luther Powell Wallace, N. C

Mrs Williams and Mrs Shaw Attend Missionary Conference

Mrs C D Williams and Mrs M A Shaw attended the Group 1 Missionary Conference in Rhyne on Wednesday.

C. D. Williams M. A. Shaw Rhyne

Mr T M Linder Returns to Radin in Seaaiaeeeee

Mr. T M Linder has returned to his Radin in Seaaiaeeeee after spending a few days in this city.

T. M. Linder

Miss Peterson Visiting Wilbanks Parents This Summer

Miss Eula Lee Peterson arrived Tuesday from Wesleyan College Macon to be the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Wilbanks for the summer months.

Eula Lee Peterson Wesleyn College Macon H. P. Wilbanks

Miss Elizabeth Harris Leaves for Rome Home

Miss Elizabeth Harris, chair of history at the local school, departed Wednesday morning for her home in Rome.

Elizabeth Harris Rome Miss Harris

Mrs Ruth Hicks Departs City for Carrolton Home

Miss Ruth Hicks leaves the city on Wednesday for her home in Carrolton after spending the winter here with Mr and Mrs T W Timmerman.

Ruth Hicks Carrolton City T. W. Timmerman

Hodges Family Visiting Atlanta Guests of Foote Family

Mrs E C Hodges and son Eugene Hodges Jr are visiting Atlanta as guests of Mr and Mrs J Foote. The visit centers on family time and local sightseeing.

E. C. Hodges Eugene Hodges, Jr Atlanta J. . Foote

See Georgia Week Plan Draws Statewide Interest

Georgia sees strong backing for See Georgia Week set June 11 to 19 with motorcades from many cities planned for cross state visits. Governor Walker endorses the plan as a coordinating effort and a prec aminstion recently setting aside this issue.

Georgia Atlanta Walker

See Georgia Week sparks state wide travel and pride

Decatur Chamber of Commerce launches See Georgia Week with motorcade plans and broad civic support. Governor Walker urges statewide participation and individuals to dedicate time to show Georgians the state's natural beauty and historic sites. Marvin Allison notes many will discover Georgia's unseen offerings.

Georgia Decatur Chamber of Commerce Ecommerce Kiwanians Lions Rotarians Civitans Woman’s Clubs Walker Georga Tropics Helard Georgia Marvin Allison

Visiting Etiquette Reveals Sensitivity to Home Standards

A historical note observes that a woman visiting finds greater pain in failing to convey she is accustomed to better things at home, highlighting social expectations of refinement and class during the era.

Man Costs of Living Up Ideals Drive Marriage Reluctance

A philosophical remark notes that holding to strong ideals can make a man unable to marry. The line suggests moral or financial tensions influence domestic commitment and social expectations.

Judge Elbert Gary touts prosperous nation and steel demand

New York May 20 Judge Elbert H Gary of United States Steel told the American Steel Institute that the country is prosperous with large resources cheap money and opportunities better than ever. He noted a sound steel business with steady activity and no sign of a downturn.

New York Elbert H. Gary United States Stel Corporation American Steel Institute Gary Steel Corporation

If knighthood Were Yet in Flower Dialectic

A compact aphorism notes that if chivalry flourished young men would study etiquette before dancing, implying social restraint and courtesy shape behavior in public life.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hidaka Saral Lucy Wright Herman McArthur Shorter College Miss Wright Dr. Ayers Roscoe Ledford M. E. Missionary Society J. C. Williams Miss Arnor Mr. Butler Vidalia High School Columbia’ University Senator Lucy Poe Katherine Jones Lutie Neese Phillipine Island Lanier and Harris Mildred Meadows J. B. Ficklen Decatur City Hall Betty Oratory W. L. Downs Denham Lee Hawkinsville Mark Mathews White Springs Florida Mr. Bul Hollman Messrs. S. B. and E. L. Meadows Jay Bird Springs Bull Hollman A. Peterson H. B. Folsom Fannie Kate Bland LaGrange A. J. Bland Martha and T. W. Timmerman, Jr Will Murchison Mary Frances Augusta H. B. English Cleo and Clina Carr L. L. Lowe Company Otto Lowe Vidalia, Ga Circus Maximus Murchison Undertaking CO Vidalia, Georgia Elbert Gary Grace Bethelehem Steel Corporation Bethelehem Corporation Sparrow’s Point Campbell Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Topping Republic Iron and Steel Company Atlanta Journal
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