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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1939 Tune In WTJS THE JACKSON SUN Want Ads 1106 PAGE SEVEN Summer Dinner Party Honors Guests at Collier's Lake With Group of Hosts Entertaining 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 the entrance dinner trees, to, planned in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Herron Pearson, recently returned from Washington, Will Russell of New York, come for his annual summer visit. Miss Maria Murray, Miss HorHorace Tomlin andwele entertaining Hearn and Mrs. and included among their guests a large number of friends.

Mrs. Pearson, receiving with her hostesses, wore a most becoming cherry chiffon with 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 DID A more Used than for A POWDER DEODORANT 40 years. Relieve the discomfort with this accurate aspirin. Simple St.Joseph Neuralgia GENUINE PURE ASPIRIN STOCK FOR SALE, OR LEASE 1 or 2 YEARS Dwelling House. Store House Pig Stand Stand is well stocked. Will trade for auto or live stock.

C. M. PRINCE Hicksville or Call Little Pig-9153 was of harmonizing shades of roses and button chrysanthemums. A profusion 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 centerpieces. 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 Sharon, Walter Forrest of Brownsville, Mrs. Lillian Anderson, Dr. and Mrs. White, Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Taylor, Mrs. Rice Tarbet, Stanford Herron, Mrs. Albert Ezell, Mr. and Mrs. Harris Brown, Mrs.

Eugene Anderson, George Paine, Mr. and Mrs. Neill, Mr. and Mrs. a 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 Dorn Sutton, Joe Gest, Morton Alers, and Mrs. Frank Caldwell, Walter Grady.

Guy Windrom, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Young, Mrs. John Muse. Mr.

and Mrs. E. L. Drake, Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Harris, Mr. and 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. T. K. MEET T.

K. O. fraternity meets in called, session o'clock on at the Thursday chapter evening room in Northwood. Every member is expected to be present. Final Clearance OF ALL SUMMER MERCHANDISE Three Days Thursday, Friday and Saturday DRESSES 'All Light Summer Dresses in Three Groups Group No.

1 Group No. 2 Group No. Special Special Special $1.50 $3.00 $5.00 1 Group of Dark Sheers and Chiffons. 7.50 Values to $29.75. Special 1 Group of Summer Evening Dresses 7.50 Values to $25.00.

Special Hosiery Slips Knee length hose in all the 1 group of dark Slips. Values new shades, 79c and $1.00 to values Special 39c Special 75c All Summer Bags to Close Out at 75c The Frances Shoppe 112 N. Church Phone 127 ENJOY THE COMPLETE A Vacation FISHING! BOATING! SWIMMING! PICKNICING! FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, A MODERN RESTAURANT, SERVICE STATION, STORE AND INN! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, WRITE THE PICKWICK CO. PICKWICK DAM, TENN. THE CALENDAR THURSDAY 3:00 P.

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

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

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

7:00 P. Corner Community Club plans the annual barbecue at West Tennessee Experiment Station. FRIDAY 3:30 P. 3, W. B.

A. meets in business and social session with Mrs. Ray Boyd, Hillcrest Circle. P. Chi Sorority plans Summer Formal in the Gold Room of the New Southern Hotel.

Mrs. L. D. Rutledge Presides Over Initial Club Board Meeting GARDEN CLUBS MAKE PLANS FOR LILY SHOW All Tennessee Federation Clubs and garden clubs in the Seventh congressional are remindin local communities next January' an Amaryllis Show in celebration 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 prize to each club to aid horticulture of local winter blooming plants. The flower chosen has been successfully exhibited for years in the wards of the West 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 Presnell, C. C. Daniels, 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 Jackson Chapter 85, O. E. is planning a picnic at Chickasaw Park on Friday for members of the chapter and guests they are privileged to invite. All those who expect to attend the party are requested to meet at Masonic Temple at 6 o'clock and bring a picnic lunch.

AFTERNOON TEA FOR MISS Anne Pope entertained with an informal tea at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pope, on Tuesday afternoon when she invited a group of friends to meet her guest, Becky Hogan of Atlanta. Mrs. George Deer of Jackson, who is here for a visit, asher niece in serving an aftestroom tea plate.

Among the other visitors included were Josephine Timberlake, Frances Powers, Cay Callahan, Henrietta McEwen and Marion Starts. Florabelle Jones, Evelyn JohnFrances Fisher, Florence Rede Christman, Millie Wasson, Frances Elam, Jeanne DeMent, Carolyn Prichard, Nancy McKnight, Polly Wasson, and Nancy Green Crook were included in the courtesy. HARRIS GROVE W. M. S.

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. BABB-DAV AULT RITES REVEALED Mr. and Mrs.

David Newton Davault announce the marriage of their daughter, Edna Louise, to James E. Babb, which occurred during the month of January, 1939, but has been kept secret until now. SORORITY PICNIC AT CHICKASAW 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 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. Births 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 11. She has been given the name, Betty Lou. Mr. and Robert C. Smith, 237 W.

Baltimore, announce the birth son on August 22 at hite Clinic. He has been given the name. James Robert. PARTY MARKS FIRST BIRTHDAY 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. 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 favors.

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 Mrs. A. J. Miller. INFORMAL DINNER 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 Reelfoot with a fine catch and invited a few friends in share 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. PrichMi. ard. Personal Mention 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 Camp Nakonana, Maryland," Tennessee, where she has spent the past two months. She will be 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. Mrs. Luton, Jr. left this morning Johnston, 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 night Fox's sister, Mrs. David N. Davault, and other relatives. Mrs. J.

H. Oakley and daughter, Evelyn, of Memphis, and Mrs. H. D. Geyer motored 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 a visit to McComb and Magnolia, 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 points in Virginia. also Virginia Beach and Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Lommax and children have returned after spending a few days with Mrs. Lommax's father. Chas. Williams, in Weewoka, Okla. King and son, Russell, of 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 her mother, Mrs. W. A. Perry at Adair, The Greatest Sensation Since "Snow White" IN TECHNICOLOR! JUDY GARLAND FRANK MORGAN RAY BOLGER THE JACK HALEY PARAMOUNT THE ORIGINAL AM ICE CREAM DIFFEE'S DRUGS Phones 58-59 GAY PARTY MARKS BIRTHDAY 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, 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. the center of a decorated tabien was a beautiful birthday with nine candles which Patty lighted as her friends sang "Happy Birthday" and wished for Patty many "happy returns of the 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 Womack, Catherine Ware, Betty Lane Akin, Betty Black, Joan Ginette, Peggy Sue Roberts, Virginia Wooten, 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. 8 LODGE PLANS MEMORIAL SERVICE Mignonette Lodge, L. A. to B. of R.

meets at Elks at 3 Felochich Thursday afternoon, is planning a memorial service for the late Mrs. Ella Turner in connection with the regular business meeting. Turner was a valued member of this organization and the lodge mourns her death which occurred in Colorado Springs. B. AND P.

CLUB PLANS KID PARTY 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 the members will come to the party dressed as children. Miss Hassie Neely and Mrs. Alma West have planned many kid games, such as Cropping the handkerchief, spinning the plate, 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.

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 bridal pattern as a souvenir of the occasion which was enjoyed by Mrs. Seigor Jackson, Mrs.

Ward Meredith, Catherine Elliott, Louanna 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.

ALL-DAY PICNIC AT CHICKASAW Members of W. A. R. M. A.

and R. M. A. and their families 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 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 of Sparta, guests of Mrs. H. X. Huss; Margaret of Sparta, 11., guests of Allmond. Phillips Mr.

and Phillips Dorothy 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. The official board of the 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, presiprayer. In a brief talk, she dent, opened the meeting 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 year's work were outlined by The many interesting plans for 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 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 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 beautification 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 Denartment chairman. has planned a full year's work in making garments for the underprivileged. Miss Mary Evans Saunders, story hour chairman, has arranged her program to include travel talks and stories. that inspire in the voung minds a love and appreciation for good literature.

A fine outline has been arranged for the Writers Study Class. which out of the Poetry Circle, with Mrs. D. V. Whitelaw, chairman.

Mrs. Rutledge is asking all deprogram material read nartment chairmen to have forthele vear book at once and it must be handed 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 the club's open meeting and to this birthday party the Seventh District director and all club presidents in the district will be large birthday cake with fifty canAles be one of the features of the celebration and all past presidents will pass in review. Mrs.

Rutledge named her special chairmen as follows: Mrs. Lee Rush, telephone; Mrs. W. Corhett, 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. 1 T.

K. OPEN RUSH SEASON T. K. O. fraternity opened rush season with a party at Childwood on Tuesday evening.

where a grill supper planned and wieners, toasted over the glowing coals, were served with other good things to eat. The guests assembled at the T. K. O. chapter room in Northwood and drove together to country.

The chapter mother, Mrs. Dabney, was hostess and was assisted by the chapter sweethearts, Gertrude Stegall and Jane Johnson. The evening was spent in playing 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 Paul Burkeen, Arthur Stegall, Jack Brown, Elton Brown, and Oscar Harris.

Members present included: Barton Currie, 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.

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

Mrs. C. F. Brittain will be hostess to the organization at her home on Terrace Place, and a full attendance of members is urged. HOVE SAFELY transit 304 USE THIS MODERN MOVING SERVICE! Mayflower service means modora vans skilled drivers careful handling of your furnitureplace in the U.

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