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Tua. In WTJS THE JACKSON SUN Want Ads 1100 PAGE SEVEN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1939 PARTY MARKS GAY PARTY MARKS BIRTHDAY FIRST BIRTHDAY Phillips of Sparta, UL. guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.

X. Huss; Margaret Phillips of Sparta, 11, guests of Dorothy Allmond. After lunch swimming, rowing and numerous games were enjoyed until late in the afternoon when the group left for their homes after a happy occasion. Summer Dinner Party Honors Guests at Collier Lake With Group of Hosts Entertaining THE CALENDAR THURSDAY 3:00 P. M.

Mignonette Lodge, L. A. to B. of R. T.

meets In Elks Hall in regular session. 3:00 P. M. Mrs. J.

F. Hailey's Bible Class meets with Mrs. B. B. DuBose, 757 E.

Chester. 7:00 P. M. Poplar Corner Community Club plans the annual barbecue at West Tennessee Experiment Station. FRIDAY 3:30 P.

M. Review 3, W. B. A. meets in business and social session with Mrs.

Ray Boyd, Hillcrest Circle. P. M. Kappa Chi Sorority plans Summer Formal in the Gold Room of the New Southern Hotel. The first birthday of Sandra Gayle Jones, small daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. C. H. Jones, was celebrated yesterday with a party at her home, 203 Lambuth. 7 Sixteen little friends gathered to wish a happy birthday to the tiny little honoree.

Pictures were taken of the group and balloons, lollipops were given each little guest as Lemonade and cookies were served to the following children who were accompanied by their mothers: Tommie Hayes, Jimmy Hayes, Patty Jones, Jimmie Milam, Gene Jones, Charles Tate, Jo Eleanor King, Jerry Canaday, Billie Keith Mackey, Gene Martindale, Jessalyn Irvin, Lois Ann Flake, Roselyn Lewis, Georgia Ann Moyer, Kay Canaday and Mary Louise Coleman. Mrs. Jones was assisted in entertaining and serving by Mrs. J. W.

Pirtle and Mrs. A. J. Miller. 8 5t INFORMAL DINNER MORNING PARTY FOR MISS MUNROE A morning party today continued the series of courtesies planned for Gayle Munroe whose marriage to Lydel Sims occurs next week.

Elizabeth Duncan entertained Informally at her home on Lambuth, and limited her guests to a few close friends of the honoree. Summer garden flowers were arranged for decoration about the living room where the guests were seated, and served iced drinks, cookies and sandwiches. The hostess presented her honoree with a piece of silver in her bridal pattern as a souvenir of the occasion which was enjoyed by Mrs. Seigor Jackson, Mrs. Ward Meredith, Catherine Elliott, Lou-anna Nourse, Mrs.

George Bradford, Cornelia Hughes, Lulu Reede Christman, Corinne Harrison, Martha Alice Graves, Frances Williams, Mrs. Robert Butcher and Margaret Phillips, Lurlyne Meeks, Mrs. Joe Mooney and Mrs. Charles Burnley. JC ALL-DAY PICNIC AT CHICKASAW was of harmonizing shades of roses and button chrysanthemums.

A profusion of garden flowers was arranged in floor baskets about the living room and on the terraces and snapdragons in mixed colors were chosen for the buffet table from which the guests were served a delicious menu of country ham and other summer delicacies. Mrs. David Graham and 'Mrs. John Muse were seated at the table serving and the guests found their seats at small tables on the terrace where miniature bouquets of snapdragons matching the decoration on the buffet table formed center Mrs. D.

Rutledge Presides Over Initial Club Board Meeting 4 Bright lights illuminating the entire house and the broad terraces at Collier's Lake last night guided the guests as they drove up the avenue of trees to the entrance for a dinner party planned in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Herron Pearson, recently returned from Washington, jfjl Will Russell of New York, Jme for his annual summer visit Miss Maria Murray, Miss Hor-tense Hearn and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Tomlin were entertaining and included among their guests a large number of their friends.

Mrs. Pearson, receiving with her hostesses, wore a most becoming gown of cherry chiffon with a corsage of rubruim lilies and roses. Miss Murray wore a rose chiffon with yellow tints and her corsage was of Talisman rose buds. Miss Hearn chose a summer evening frock for the occasion of white organdy embroidered with a red dot, and her corsage was of red roses. Mrs.

Tomlin was dressed in a summer chiffon of floral print on a white background and her corsage The official board of the GARDEN CLUBS MAKE PLANS FOR LILY SHOW On Tuesday afternoon from four to six at Edgwood Park, Mrs. R. C. McCord gave a party for her little daughter, Patty. The occasion was to celebrate her ninth birthday.

She wore for her party, an orchid organdy dress with a corsage of pink roses, tied with pink ribbon and wore a matching ribbon in her hair. As the little guests arrived they were served punch from a huge block of ice. Mrs. McCord and Patty were assisted in entertaining the little guests by Miss Martha Basford and Miss Carolyn Akin, who led them in games and contests throughout the afternoon. Contests were won by Betty Black, Peggy Sue Roberts, Joe Wahl, R.

C. McCord and Ann Norton. In the center of a decorated table was a beautiful birthday cake with nine candles which Patty lighted as her friends sang "Happy Birthday" and wished for Patty many "happy returns of the day." Ice cream and punch were served to the children and as a souvenir, each child was given a whistle. At the close of the party, Patty presented Miss Basford and Miss Akin with a gift, for helping to make her party such a happy occasion. Those resent were: Carolyn Wo-mack, Catherine Ware, Betty Lane Akin, Betty Black, Joan Ginette, Peggy Sue Roberts, Virginia Woo-ten, Charlene McAuley.

Mary Ann Hodge, Ann Norton, Eran Jobe, Lucy Briney, Laura Jobe, Wilma Monypeny, Doris Davis, Antoinette Harris, Jo Ann Bergel Joe Wahl, Charles McAuley, Patty Weaver, Mary Louise Morgan, R. C. McCord Mitzi Brummel, and those already mentioned. tC LODGE PLANS MEMORIAL SERVICE pieces. During the evening music and dancing were enjoyed by the guests, among whom were included: Mr.

and Mrs. Hugh Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Griffin, Mr. and Mrs.

R. M. Prichard, Miss May Shsmn Walter Tni-rest of Browns USE THIS MODERN MOVING SERVICE! Aojotwt strvlct mom swdtai oo ilctHad drivwt cocWtl handling of yowr famttf uuy ptoc In O. S. Forcbtaftcdh RUSSELL TRANSFER CO.

117 E. College St. Phone 115 ville, Mrs. Lillian Anderson, Dr. and Fresh fish right from Reelfoot was the inspiration of a small dinner party given by Mr.

and Mrs. Theo Duncan at their home Tuesday evening. Mr. Duncan returned from Reel-foot with a fine catch and invited a few friends in to share the fish with them. The affair was entirely informal and the guests included Mr.

and Mrs. John Hall, Mr. and Mrs. William Forlines, Falls Neill, James DeFord, Mr. and Mrs.

R. M. Prichard. Used for CDIDAf more than POWItH OEOOOHANT AQ Relieve the discomfort with Members of W. A.

R. M. A. and R. M.

A. and their families and friends enjoyed a picnic at Chickasaw Park Monday, August 21. Each family brought a basket lunch and at 1 o'clock they were spread and cold drinks were served. A number of visitors were present. Among them were Miss Fannie L.

Waynick, guest of Mrs. Don Sutherland; Dan Babb of Corinth, guest of T. B. Dunahoo; Mrs. Mary Weir, Mr.

and Mrs. T. W. Philips. Jo Anne, Mary Jane and Tom Mrs.

Kooert wnne, Mr. ana Mrs. Paul Taylor, Mrs. Rice Tarbet, Stanford Herron, Mrs. Albert Ezell, Mr.

and Mrs. Harris Brown, Mrs. Eugene Anderson, George Paine. Mr. and Mrs.

Falls Neill, Mr. and Mrs. John Wisdom, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ware, Albert Stone, Winburn Currie, Mr.

and Mrs. Randall Vann, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Tigrett, Mr. and Mrs.

Hewitt Tomlin, Mr. and Mrs. Van Dorn Sutton, Joe Gest Morton Alers. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Caldwell, Walter Grady. Guy Windrom, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Young, Mr. and Mrs.

John Muse. Mr. and Mrs. E. L.

Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baker Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Biscoe Seals, Mr.

and Mrs. David Graham. Mrs. Edgar Williamson. Ray Wisdom, Dr.

and Mrs. Jabes McClaran, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Stegall and Mr. and Mrs.

Keith Short this ace urate aspirin. Ajimole' iieurdigiii SEMUINC PURE ASPIRIN Woman's Club held its first regular meeting of the year in the club room Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Mrs. L. D.

Rutledge, president, opened the meeting with prayer. In a brief talk, she asked the cooperation of the club in making the coming year a success in carrying out the plans of the federation so far as possible and meet the needs of the local club. The many interesting plans for the year's work were outlined by the various department chairmen as follows: Art Department, Mrs. J. L.

Lancaster, chairman, will meet each third Friday for program at 12 o'clock, noon, luncheon "to follow. The class will study the period of the Renaissance and the open meeting will be an exhibition of fine paintings with some originals. Drama Department, Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd, director, has an unusually interesting program mapped out Garden Department, Mrs. L.

B. Matthews, chairman, in cooperation with the Federation plans, will sponsor a flower show the third week in April as the open meeting and many other programs of equal merit are scheduled. One of their main projects is the beautifi cation of Lancaster Park, and working with the city commission this department has many plans for adding to the beauty of the city. Health and Child Welfare under the capable leadership of Mrs. G.

W. Brasher, will have a full year's activity in promoting health and care of children of the community. The International Relations Department Mrs. L. P.

Jackson, chairman, will study the countries of South America and the open meeting will be a carnival depicting native music, customs and costumes. Mrs. John Cooper, able chairman of the Literature Department, announced that her group would study contemporary literature. The open meeting of this department will be two one-act plays by students of Union University and Lambuth College. Mrs.

Paul Witty, Needlecraft De-nartment chairman, has planned a All Tennessee Federation Clubs and garden clubs in the Seventh congressional are reminded to hold in their local communities next January- an Amaryllis Show in celebration of the golden anniversary of women's clubs. This second notice is to state that September is the latest time to pot the bulbs for winter blooming. Good garden soil is required, the bulbs doing their best when crowded, and fertilizing liquid should be given at least once a month L. A. Fisher of the West Tennessee Experiment Station will give a shrubbery pri2e to each club to aid in the horticulture of local winter blooming plants.

The flower chosen has been successfully exhibited for years in the wards of the tfest Tennessee Hospital at Bolivar and grown by private amaryllis enthusiasts all over West Tennessee, which now merits it a show place. The Jackson Woman's Club will hold its show January 23 in the club room. The following committee has been appointed by the president Mrs. L. D.

Rutledge, and garden chairman, Mrs. L. B. Matthews: Mesdames J. Frank Pres-nell, C.

C. Daniels, C. M. Thompson, O. C.

Fulghum, W. R. Mooney, Howard Bright and Miss Mary Hays. Any interested person is invited to start plans for the amaryllis contest and is asked to notify the committee in charge. EASTERN STARS PLAN PICNIC AT CHICKASAW PARK STOCK FOR SALE, OR LEASE 1 or 2 YEARS Dwelling House.

Store House Pig Stand Pig Stand is 'well stocked. Will trade for auto or live stock. T. K. MEET -LANIER Funeral Home T.

K. O. fraternity meets in called session on Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the chapter room in Northwood. Every member is expected to be present C. M.

PRINCE Hicksville or Call Little Pig 9153 Mignonette Lodge, L. A. to B. of R. which meets at Elks Hall at 3 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, is planning a memorial service for the late Mrs.

Ella Turner in connection with the regular business meeting. Mrs. Turner was a valued member of this organization and the lodge mourns her death which occurred in Colorado Springs, jf jf tf B. AND P. CLUB PLANS KID PARTY Efficient Service PHONE 10 Final Clearance OF ALL Mr.

and Mrs. J. Hawkins Rogers arrived Monday night from Washington for a visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rogers, and Mr.

and Mrs. H. N. Watson Celeste Tarbet is expected home tonight from Camp Nakonana, Maryland, Tennessee, where she has spent the past two months. She will be 'accompanied by Brownie Brown of New Orleans, for a short visit.

Mrs. Blair Ross and son, Blair of Memphis, are here for a visit to her mother, Mrs. T. Murray. Mr.

and Mrs. E. C. Mathis and daughter, Marjorie, have returned from a short visit in Murray. Ky.

Mrs. George A. Smith underwent an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital yesterday morning. She was reported to be recovering satisfactorily today. Mrs.

Robert Jackson and son, Bobby, have arrived from their home in Cristobol, Panama, for a visit to her mother, Mrs. Howard Cooke. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston Luton, Jr.

left this morning for their home in Paducah after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Yeargain and Mr.

and Mrs. J. E. Luton. Slater and James Taylor, sons of Mr.

and Mrs. John Taylor, are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L.

Jones, near Shiloh National Park. Mr. and Mrs. V. E.

Nunn and daughter, Barbara, will leave the first of next week for Oklahoma City where they will make their home. Robert Gideon, returns tonight from Camp Wonahnoka, N. where he has spent the summer as riding instructor. After a three weeks' visit to his parents, Lieut. Gideon leaves for Fort Bliss, El Paso.

where he will be stationed. Lieut. Gideon graduated from United States Military Institute at West Point in June. Mrs. H.

T. Fox and daughter. Violet, of Columbus. arrived last night to visit Mrs. Fox's sister, Mrs.

David N. Davault, and other relatives. Mrs. J. H.

Oakley and daughter. Jackson Chapter 85, O. E. is planning a picnic at Chickasaw Park on Friday lor memDers 01 xne chapter and guests they are privileged to invite. All those who ex-tipct to attend the party are re LADIES Now is the Time to Get Your Permanent Wave at the Vanity Beauty Shoppe AUGUST SPECIAL YOU CAN GET Real Eugene Oil Wave for only $2.50 $5.00 Machineless for only $3.00 Oil Wave for only $2.00 $1.00 Facial for 50c Hot Oil Shampoo and Set or Rinse for.

50c Manicure or Facial and Arch 50c Special prices on all beauty work. You can't afford to miss these money saving prices. All work guaranteed. Experienced operators. For appointment call 208.

MRS. YOUNG MRS. LANE The Business and Professional Womens's Club will have a kid party tomorrow night at 7:30 at the home of the president, Miss Anna Sue Hicks, 1225 Highland avenue. Even at the close of a hard day the tired business woman needs to play and the members will come to the party dressed as children. Miss Hassie Neely and Mrs.

Alma West have planned many kid games, such as the handkerchief, spinning the plate, and hide 'n seek. Each member is asked to bring a "white elephant" wrapped neatly and securely, which will be sold at a white elephant sale some time during the evening. quested to meet at Masonic Temple at 6 clocK ana pring a picnic lunch. AFTERNOON TEA FOR MISS HOGAN Anne Pope entertained with an informal tea at the home ol ner SUMMER MERCHANDISE Three Days Thursday, Friday and Saturday DRESSES All Light Summer Dresses in Three Groups Group No. 1 Group No.

2 Group No. parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fope, on luesaay aiiernoon wutm sue invited a group of friends to meet Summer Without a her guest, Becky Hogan oi Atlanta. Mrs.

George Deer of Jackson, who is here for a visit, assisted her niece in serving an afternoon tea plate. Among the other visitors included were Josephine Timberlake, full year's work in making garments for the underprivileged. Miss Mary Evans Saunders, story hour chairman, has arranged her orogram to include travel talks nd stories that inspire in the "oun minds a love and appreciation for good literature. A fine outline has been arranged or the Writers Study Class, which Tew out of the Poetry Circle, with Mrs. D.

V. Whitelaw, chairman. Mrs. Rutledge is asking all department chairmen to have their urogram material readv for the vear book at once and it must be landed to the president not later than September 5. In accordance with the Federation the local club will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Women's Clubs on October 6.

This will be he club's open meeting and to this birthday party the Seventh District director and all club presidents in he district will be invited. A large birthday cake with fifty can-Hies will be one of 4he features of he celebration and all past presidents will pass in review. Mrs. Rutledge named her special "hairmen as follows: Mrs. Lee Rush, telephone; Mrs.

A. W. Cor-hett, property: Miss Mary Evans Saunders, radio: Mrs. Charles Schmuck. poetry contests in schools: Mrs.

O. J. Cochran, publicity; Mrs. O. A.

Kurts. music, and Mrs. A. R. Tinker, May luncheon.

Mrs. Rush has asked that each chairman hand her a list of the names of committee members as soon as possible. Plans for building a club house are being considered as the club has grown to such proportions that it is becoming a problem in having room to take care of the many activities of the club. T. K.

OPEN RUSH SEASON Special Special Special Evelyn, of Memphis, and Mrs. H. D. Geyer motored to McKenzie yesterday to attend a party given by Mrs. R.

A. Simmons for Mrs. Oakley. Mrs. A.

E. Whitehurst and Mrs. Louis Zimm are expected home tomorrow from a visit to Miss Lee Wilson in New Orleans. Mrs. E.

L. Freeland has returned Frances Powers, Cay Callahan, Henrietta McEwen and Marion Starts. Florabelle Jones, Evelyn Johnson, Frances Fisher, Florence White, Lulu Rede Christman, Millie Wasson, Frances Elam, Jeanne DeMent, Carolyn Prichard, Nancy McKnight, Polly Wasson, and Nancy Green Crook were included in the courtesy. JK jl HARRIS GROVE W. M.

S. Vacation Is Like Trying to Sail With a Dragging Anchor! $1.50 $3.00 $5.00 from a visit to McComb and Mag Xx 1 Group of Dark Sheers and Chiffons. .50 Values to $29.75. Special 50 1 Group of Summer Evening Dresses Values to $25.00. Special $25.

nolia, and New Orleans. Mrs. Ben Schwerdt and daughter, Betty Sue. have returned after a visit of two weeks in Pittsburgh. Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Benton left on Monday afternoon for New York. En route they will visit historic ooints in Virginia, also Virginia Beach and Atlantic City.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lommax and Hosiery Slips The Missionary Society of Harris Grove Methodist Church met at the church on Monday afternoon with the vice-president, Mrs. James Smith, presiding. The meeting was opened by singing a hymn.

After the business session, the Bible study was given by Mrs. Ed Smith and Miss Marie DeLoach. The lesson was taken from the books of Jeremiah and Job. The meeting was closed by repeating the Lord's prayer. Guest Day, which has been postponed, will be held on Monday afternoon, September 4, at 3 o'clock.

children have returned after spending a few days with Mrs. Lommax's father. Chas. Williams, in Weewoka, Okla. 1 group of dark Slips.

Values to $2.00 Special 75c 75c Knee length hose in all the new shades, 79c and $1.00 values Special 39c All Summer Bags to Close Out at R. M. King and son, Russell, of 5 BABB-DAVAULT Detroit, and Mrs. Rena Parish of Nashville, have been visiting in the home of their sister, Mrs. R.

V. Scruggs, who has been seriously ill during the past four weeks. Mrs. George Deer of Jackson, is here for a visit to hef mother, Mrs. W.

A. Perry at Adair. RITES REVEALED The Frances Shoppe Mr. and Mrs. David Newton 1 THE VACATION YOU'VE BEEN LONGING FOR Can Now Be Yours At HOTEL BUENA VISTA Biloxi, Mississippi FOR ONLY $10.50 spend three glorious days in a daily round of thrilling things to do with never-to-be forgotten pleasure! Here Is What You Get For So Little! Monday-night's dinner, Monday night's lodging; Tuesday's three well planned meals and lodging; Wednesday's three meals and lodging; Thursday's breakfast and luncheon.

FREE USILof our private sand beach and hotel pier. Fishing arrangements made for you by us; a hostess at your disposal to help you plan your recreation. FREE one night's admission to the beautiful BUENA VISTA DECK, high up on the roof under the stars I Tennis facilities, golf facilities, boating facilities, modern air-conditioned dining facilities and restful relaxation are all yours while a guest of HOTEL BUENA VISTA! Davault announce the marriage of their daughter, Edna Louise, to James E. Babb. which occurred 112 N.

Church Phone 127 The Greatest Sensation Since "Snow White" IN TECHNICOLORIJr during the month of January, 1939, tut has been kept secret until now. SORORITY PICNIC AT CHICKASAW T. K. O. fraternity opened rush season with a party at Childwood on Tuesday evening, where a grill supper was planned and wieners, toasted over the glowing coals, were served with other good things to eat.

The guests assembled at the K. O. chapter room in Northwood and drove together to the country. The chapter mother, Mrs. Rhea Dabney.

was hostess and was assisted by the chapter sweethearts, Gertrude Stegall and Jane Johnson. The evening was spent in games. 'Among the guests were Billy Garrison, Billy Bob Mosby. Billy Brien. George Ferguson, and Whitney Morgan, honor guests of the occasion.

Pledges, Bobby Blaine, Kent Monypeny, Jr, Irving Reiney Jr, Paul Burkeen, Arthur Stegall, Jack Brown, Elton Brown, and Oscar Harris. Members present included: Barton Currie, Hal Aldridge, Byron Burrus, Dan Hanafee, Ewing Griffin Billy Webb W. G. Currie Ed Spencer Billy Christie, Robert Elam and Rhea Dabney, grand master of the chapter. MRS.

C. F. BRITTAIN ENTERTAINS W. C.T. U.

Alumnae and active chapter members of Omega Upsilon Lambda sorority will meet on Friday evening at 6 o'clock at Chickasaw Park where they are planning a picnic. SEWING CLUB MEETS ENJOY THE COMPLETE FISHING! BOATING! SWIMMING! PICKNICING! PARAMOUNT Take the First Step Toward a Thrilling Vacation write for early reservation. Mrs. R. R.

Johnson, 389 S. Royal, will entertain the Tarry-a-While Sewing Club on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at her home. 4 Birtlhis THE ORIGINAL Call M. N. R.

R. Ticket Agent in this city for further information. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cardwell, 203 Middle avenue, announce the birth of a daughter on August 23.

She has been given the name Freda Mae. Mr. and C. B. Atkins announce the birth of a daughter on August II.

She has been given the name. Betty Lou. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C.

Smith. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, A MODERN RESTAURANT, SERVICE STATION. STORE AND INN! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, WRITE THE PICKWICK CO. PICKWICK DAM, TENN. Plans for W.

C. T. U. meeting in Bolivar on Thursday afternoon have been changed and the meeting will be held in Jackson. Mrs.

F. Brittain will be hostess to the or The above rate is contingent upon two persons occupying the room and does not apply over Labor Day holidays. 237 W. Baltimore, announce the ganization at her home on Terrace birth of a son on August 22 at DIFFEE'S DRUGS Phones 5859 Fitts-White jClinic. He has been Place, and a full attendance of members is urged.

given the name James Robert.

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