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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
5
A local booster plea urges residents to support their town, overlook minor faults, and help boost community spirit. The notice highlights civic harmony and warns against naysaying while celebrating social events and local personalities.
The Vienna Chapter U. D. C. met June 7 at Mrs. T. F. Bivins home in a busy session. Miss Raby Waters was elected Recording Secretary to fill the vacancy left by Mrs. W. F. George’s resignation. The host provided an ice course and plans were made to meet with Mrs. Burns in July.
The Civic Club holds a 4:80 afternoon business meeting at the school building before two months of summer quarters. Afterward the group plans a social event for Chautauqua ticket sellers, hosted by Mrs K R Lewis Friday evening at her home.
Dr J M Whitehead and Co report recent deliveries of Ford automobiles to Mrs J C Owen of Byromville Mrs E B H pets of Pinehurst and Mr W E Spears of this city Mr E M Smith of Garfield is visiting homefolks in the area.
The Ladies' Home-Making Club gathered last Saturday afternoon at Mrs. G W Cook's home with devotion led by president Mrs H A Howard in Miss Cecil Powell's absence. The program featured soloist Thelma Ross and a reading about the white map of the U S A followed by crocheting and tatting and cake. Hosts Mrs W F Sims and Mrs G W Cook hosted. attendees included Mesdames J T Shell J N Shell W T Gilbert H A Howard W H Ross A H Hathcox Mary Cook J H Cook E G Greene Misses Julia Howard Edna Mae Cook Vassie Hathcox Lillian Shell Lucile Shell Thelma Ross and Nannie Mae Greene. Mrs W H Ross to host club July 8.
An 8 year old mule is offered for immediate sale with contact at W H Hogcett. A separate brief warns ice house closes at 10 am Sunday and no orders will be filled after. Also included is a quip about World Wisdom in 25 Years featuring Charles M Frey and a series of ancient Greek maxims.
City tax assessment for 1916 in the hands of Dr. J. M. Whitehead Mr. E. Hill and Col. W. W. Harvard. They are capable of duties assigned and will deliver just and satisfactory results after minor adjustments for property owners.
An all day singing with dinner on the ground will be held at Drayton Baptist Church on the fourth Sunday in June. Everyone is invited to attend.
The presidential campaign will focus on preparedness. See The Battle Cry of Peace at Palace Theatre on Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23 for details and context.
A notice from M EB Rushin requests to purchase 800 cords of wood for sale at his gin. The ad specifies the buyer is prepared to pay cash and seeks reliable timber sources to supply the order.
Claude Slade pledges a trial of services claiming customers will be satisfied with cleaning and pressing quality at The New Pressing Club. He invites potential patrons to test the service and judge the results.
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