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SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 1939 Tune In WTJS THE JACKSON SUN Want Ads 1108 PAGE THREE DeMolay Colors of Red and Gold Marked Decoration of Fifteenth Anniversary Ball Decorations of red and gold, the chosen colors of DeMolay, were distictive feature of the anniversFriday at the National" Armory. The orchestra platform was draped in these colors and lights overhead carried out the same scheme. The ball was planned in special celebration of the anniversary of the founding the lofifteenth, cal chapter, and guests were invited from the city and the surrounding vicinity with many representatives from chapters in other points being present. Joseph Foster, master councilor, welcomed the guests fred, recognized the honorary members to whom the chapter had presented medals of appreciation during the past year. special dance of the evening, the DeMolay lead-out, was dedicated to the chapter sweetheart, Frances Pounds, who led the dance.

Miss Pounds was wearing a flowered taffeta evening frock fashioned with a very full skirt with purple velvet bows which also outlined the neckline of the bodice. Her flowers were a corsage of gardenias. The orchestra selected for the dance, that of Richard Leon, was playing for the first time here and music included a variety of selections pleasing to all the dancers. Among the DeMolay members and their dates seen dancing were: James Tillman, Frances Pounds; Joe Foster, Claudia Henderson; Ed Ligon, Sue Reed of Henderson; David Felsenthal, Virginia Lee Cashon; Carman Wallis, Dorothy Roe; Joel Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Ross: Floyd Boone, Gertrude Stegall; Cecil Cantrell, Martha Nelle Cox; James King, Margaret Curdts; Hughlon Dismuke, Katherine Johnson; Wilson Allison, Mary Frances Wray of Humboldt: Ray Agee, Beth Deford; Ernest McKinnie, Margaret Jane Barnes; Tommy Barnes, Pat McClintock; Talley Crouch, Charlyne Glass of Trenton; Woody Taylor, Helen Wade of Memphis; Joe Clemmons, Hope Lacy; Russell Spurlock, Blanche Carman; Wall, Pan Atkins: James "Crider. Elizabeth Seaman; James Cobb, Elizabeth Eubank; Clarence Wall, Julia Campbell; James Hillis Allen, Becky Jean Gunn; Webb Barfield, Isabelle MRS.

M. C. HOLLAND ENTERTAINS CIRCLE The Woodmen Circle Grove No. 27 met in the home of Mrs. Mary C.

Holland on 205 Fairground St. In the absence of the guardian, Mrs. Annie E. Day, Mrs. Mary C.

Holland presided. After the roll call and the reading of the minutes, communications from the state manager, Mrs. Clara B. Cassidy, were read by Mrs. Laura Sims.

It was voted to donate 10 cents per member for the benefit of the children in the Woodmen Circle Home for the Aged and Sherman, Texas. Phanstate convention in Nashville March 14-15 was discussed. Mrs. Laura Sims, and Miss Kathleen Thomas go as delegates of Grove No. 27 Woodmen Circle and Mrs.

Alice B. Pickler, chairman of the state auditors, will also attend the state convention. A gold pin was presented to Mrs. Elsie Allen for her faithfulness as a member for 25 years. Miss Virginia McLemore gave song entitled "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby," followed with tap dances.

After an enjoyable social hour refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Cora B. Those present other than mentioned above were Mesdames Mattie Dalton, Annie Flake, Emma Harris and Addie Hefley. The society adjourned to meet March 16 at the W. O.

W. Hall at which time every member is urged to be present to the reports of the delegates "from the state convention. BIRTHDAY IS CELEBRATED Mrs. Jane Jackson of Bemis celebrated her 79th birthday Thursday, March 2 with a birthday dinner in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lily Barger.

She received many useful gifts, which she highly appreciated and the day was an enjoyable one for everyone present. BIRTHDAY PARTY When Edna Earle, Grace, daughter of Mr. and W. J. Grace, 213 E.

Preston, was four years old she invited her little friends in for a party. Games a contest were enjoyed, the prize going to Nell Richardson. Refreshments were then served and the afternoon was filled with I play. BOND'S PROUDLY ANNOUNCES ITS APPOINTMENT AS ONE OF AMERICA'S STORES Snipes; James Terry, Patty Jean Mathis. Stag members were James Dent, James Boswell, Walter Thomas, Eugene Warlick, James Lawrence, Joe Boswell, Oliver Jones, George McKelvy, Howard Baker, Biddie Williams, David Stanfill, Wilford Goodman, Billy Lamport.

A large number of guests and their dates joined their hosts in dancing from 10 'till eleven. ALUMNAE MET The Omega Alumnae Association of Lambuth Collece met Friday evening in the home of Frances Brasher on the Poplar Corner Road with Caroline Sharp as cohostess. The president, Mrs. J. E.

Cooper, presided over the business session when plans were discussed for the annual spring banquet. The meetings for the coming months were also planned. ried out in the plate with A St. Patrick's scheme, was carsmall shamrocks as favors. The hostesses were assisted in entertaining following guests by their mothers, Mrs.

B. B. Brasher and Mrs. L. D.

Sharp: Idie Caldwell, Helen Womack, Sue Hughes, Smith, Martha Louise Marjorie Harris, Mrs. Ray Tinker, Mrs. J. D. Harris, Mrs.

Hunter Woods, Mrs. William Woolfolk and Mrs. Melvin Evans. SEWING CLUB MET The regular meeting of the Sew and Sew Club was held on Thursday evening with Mrs. Emmett Ranson at her home, 615 N.

Royal, which was attractively decorated with pot plants. A short business session was followed with a novel contest where Mrs. Elmer Butler was winner of the prize, a pot plant. Mrs. Ranson received a card table as the club's gift to the hostess.

A salad plate with sandwiches was served to the regular members and one visitor, Miss Wilsie Howell. The next meeting will be held on Thursday evening, March 16, with Mrs. Luke McHugh at her home, 153 Williams Street. Footwear Feminine SENSATIONAL $5.95 A CUSHION ARCH SUPPO TARSAL CUS MAKING ITS Nation Wide An America's Newest line of PATENT "Fashion shoes of all the name implies, Artistic Masterpieces of shoe JAPONICA AND BEIGE design and craftsmanship. magnificent array of styles.

Every new material and on a WINE -BLUE pair amazing comfort and fit will be a revelation, beneath their distinctively smart outTRANSITION lines lies the secret of their luxurious HEELS cushion, arch support, metatarsal cushion surPOKER CHIP HEELS passing anything ever offered. Once you wear MODEARTS you'll have no others. WOMAN'S CLUB SELECTS DATE FOR OPEN MEETING The open meeting of the Woman's Club under the direction of the Health and Child Welfare Department is being postponed from May 14 to May 17. The meeting will held in the City Hall at 2:30 o'clock when Dr. W.

H. Thompson who is here directing a course of training for doctors in pediatrics will address the club and show slides of diseases of childhood. The district group of summer round up of Parent-Teacher Association will join the department of the Woman's Club and have the opportunity of hearing the lecture. This meeting will follow the regular luncheon meeting of the Art Department scheduled for this time. CLUB DEPARTMENT WITH MRS.

PRICE The Needle Craft Department of the Woman's Club met with Mrs. E. L. Price at her home on Friday afternoon. Garments were returned by those who had been making them for the Red Cross.

A needle craft exhibit of work will be on display at the Woman's Club room at an early date, showing various kinds of handwork. Mrs. O. A. Kurts, Mrs.

Price and Mrs. Jack Daniels sang during the afternoon, and a salad plate with cookies was served. 79c Brief Beauty! Vanity Fair PECHGLO SKINTITES Exactly light enough, exactly brief enough, for a free 'n easy Spring, filled to the brim with sporting and dancing. No seams, front or back, no strain at the crotch, to hamper your movements. No ironing to take up your time, Luxury fabric of rayon and silk.

STYISH APPAREL PAST MATRONS O.E.S. ADD NEW MEMBER The Past Matrons Association of the O. E. S. met in regular business and social session at Masonic Temple, with good attendance.

The President Mrs. Charles Ammons of Selmer, was in the chair and presided over the usual devotional period and the transaction of business. Mrs. George McGee led the opening prayer. A most gratifying report was heard from the treasurer, Mrs.

Yancey of Adamsville, and action was taken on matters of interest to the association. Following the conclusion of the business session an enjoyable social hour was held with Mesdames G. W. Brasher and Harry Hutcherson co-chairmen in An interesting My charmers Name?" contest was held, for which Mrs. George McGee was awarded the prize, and a sandwich with cake and coffee was served.

Mrs. Emma Land, past matron of the Savannah chapter was cordially welcomed as a new member. The April meeting of the chapter will be a luncheon meeting at the New Southern Hotel. Margaret Bell, queen of the Sigma Alpha fraternity of Lambuth College, was re-elected queen again this year and was crowned at a brilliant banquet Wednesday evening. Mary Arthur Hilliard, left, and Robbie Steel, right, were selected as The Calendar MONDAY 2:30 P.

-Mutual Improvement Club meets at the Library in annual business session. 2:45 P. M. Circles of Calvary Baptist church as follows: Circle 2 with Mrs. Roberson on Lee street.

Circle 5 with Mrs. C. D. Crisp, Whitehall avenue. 3:00 P.

M. -Circle 9 of First Baptist church S. meets with Mrs. J. D.

Caldwell, 218 Roland. 3:00 P. Council Cumberland Presbyterian church." Program from The Messenger, Circle 1 in charge. P. The circles of the Woman's Auxiliary, First Presbyterian church, will meet as follows: Circle 1.

Mrs. Charles Worts, chairman, will meet in the home of Mrs. Ernest Reiney, 138 Terrace Place. Circle 2, Miss Allie Drake, chairman, will meet in the home of Mrs. T.

P. Taylor, Lafayette street. J. H. Hunter and Mrs.

James Robbins, assistant hostesses. Circle 3, Miss Maymie Caldwell, chairman, will meet in the home of Mrs. John Carden, 326 Grand avenue. Circle 4, Mrs. Fred Smith, chairman, meet in the home Mrs.

Smith. Mrs. C. P. Black, Mrs.

Reid and Mrs. Kirkpatrick, assistant hostesses. Circle 5, Mrs. R. R.

Freear, chairman, will meet at the church. 3:00 P. Seale Johnson will entertain Gailor Guild at her home, 419 W. Grand. 3:00 P.

Mary's PeT. A. meets in Parish Hall. 3:00 P. M.

Circles of First Christian church meet in following homes: No. 1-Mrs. Claude Danuiels, 415 Madison avenue. No. 2-Mrs.

W. T. Holloway, 127 Westwood. No. 3-Mrs.

Gentry Carroll, 512 Division avenue. No. 4-Mrs. W. L.

Cawthon, Poplar Corner Road. 3:30 P. M. S. meets at First Methodist church in business session.

7:30 P. -Beta Sigma Phi Sorority meeting at 456 E. Baltimore. TUESDAY 10'30 A. M.

Study Club meets with Mrs. Winfield Pope at her home Country Club Lane. Mrs. Seale Johnson, guest speaker. 2:30 P.

A. at Brown's School in regular session. 2:45 P. of Calvary Baptist church meet as follows: Circle 1 with Mrs. Don McLeary, Jackson street.

Circle 3 with Mrs. J. F. Gaugh, Lafayette street. Circle 4 with Mrs.

Edw Haskins, Lexington avenue. Circle 7 with Mrs. S. H. Baxter, Jackson street.

3:00 P. meeting of Musidora McCorry Chapter, U. D. meets in City Hall. 3:00 P.

William H. Johnson Chapter, U. D. meets with Mrs. W.

F. McKissack, 263 Linden. 7:30 P. Anna Tomlin Circle of First Presbyterian, church meets in the F. F.

Gravitt. Mrs. Robert Vance, cohostess. 7:30 P. Women's Guild meets in home of Mrs.

Louise Guiette. 204. Woodrow. 7:30 P. Study Class meets at Hays Avenue church for study, P.

program. Senior C. Y. O. meets after Lenten service in first regular monthly meeting.

True and False program. WEDNESDAY 11:00 A. Music Club will meet in called business session at the Library preceded by executive board meeting at 10:30. 2:00 P. 6, Graduate PHOENIX helps you 'SAVE fOR A RAINY DAY' "Budget" Lovely 3.

and 4-thread chiffons at a price that saves you money but gives you luxurious looking legs. These features Custom-Fit Top -duo heels -Tipttoes -newest Phoenix Personality Colors. ONLY 79c A PAIR. PHOENIX Vita Bloom HOSIERY STYLISH APPAREL "MADAME CURIE" IS REVIEWED BY MRS. RUTLEDGE The Joseph E.

Martin Shakespeare Circle held its regular meeting with Miss Lucile Myers, on Baltimore on Thursday evening. Following the business session, with Prof. L. D. Rutledge presiding, Mrs.

Rutledge presented her review of "Madame Eve Curie. While Marie Skladovska, almost st twenty-four years of age, was pursuing her studies in science in Paris. she met Pierre Curie, a young scientist. their friendship culminating in a most ideal marriage. In their scientific research, they succeeded in isolating radium, although their equipment was meager and often food and shelter and the necessities of life were denied them.

Nevertheless, the old shed, that served for a laboratory, made it possible for their experiments, which were successful in 1902. The honors and prizes, which they received, were, in their estimation, small in comparison with the joy of their scientific discoveries, made possible by intense sacrifice. When Pierre Curie was killed, Marie continued the research, although the soul in the was lacking. This biography, was written by Eve Curie, the youngest of Madame Curie's daughters, and has attracted wide attention. Mrs.

Rutledge gave her review in lecture form, and in the round table discussion which followed, many historical and scientific events were emphasized by the members of the circle. The circle adjourned to meet on March sixteenth, when Miss Clay Long will discuss the subject "Shakespeare's Fools" and Miss Elizabeth Blackmon the topic, "Shakespeare's Use of the The meeting will be held with Mary Evans Saunders, at her home, 322 North Royal street. MACDOWELL CLUB MEETS IN CALLED SESSION WEDNESDAY The MacDowell Club will meet in called session at the Library on Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock. Business of much importance to the club will be discussed and every member is urged to be present. An executive board meeting at 10:30 will precede the meeting of the general body of the club.

U. D. C. PLANS DISTRICT MEETING The Chickasaw District meeting U. D.

C. will be held in Memphis March 7th. at the Gayoso Hotel. The four Memphis chapters will serve as hostesses and the state regent, Mrs. Walter M.

Berry, will be special guest of honor. The meeting is called for ten o'clock and will be adjourned shortly after luncheon SO that members from a distance may reach home before the late afternoon. Both local chapters to be well represented at this meeting. "LIGHT BULB" EGG Resembling: a gourd or a Christmas tree light bulb, a peculiarlyshaped chicken egg was brought to The Jackson Sun office yesterday. At one end of the egg was a nipple-like protrusion which suggested hen might have lingered too long on the nest or taken an overdose of egg-laying mash.

The strange-looking hen fruit was a product of the E. W. Sagui farm, one mile from Bemis. Nurses Association, meets at Memorial Hospital. 2:45 P.

-Circle 6 with Mrs. Clyde Oliver, 112 Tomlin street. P. -Poetry Circle of Woman's Club with Mrs. Lee Rush, 590 N.

Hays avenue. Subject, "Life and Writings of James Russell Lowell." 3:00 P. M. Monthly meeting of Altruist Class of Cumberland Presbyterian church with Mrs. G.

H. Berryhill. 3:00 P. William Moss will entertain Little Club at her home. 7:30 P.

Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Record.

909 Lambuth will Mrs. Anne Heathcock, assistant entertain Dixie, Boosters' Club. hostess. 7:30 P. M.

Mrs. Cecil Brown and Robbie Roe Anders will be hostesses to the Cotillion Club at Southern Hotel. THURSDAY 12:30 P. Nous Club meets with Mrs. Clyde Liddell.

3:00 P. M. Corner Community Club meets with Mrs. T. S.

Daniels, Neely street. Mrs. O. D. Williamson assistant hostess.

with Mrs. T. M. Fletcher. 3:00 P.

W. C. T. U. meets 3:00 P.

J. F. Hailey Bible Study Class meets with Mrs. C. B.

Ray, 737 E. Chester. 7:30 P. Chi Omega active chapter will entertain the alumnae in chapter room at Union Uni- BELAIR versity. FRIDAY 8:30 A.

Children's Story Hour at West Jackson scheel, elementary department. Leader, Miss Martha Lynn Caldwell. 10:00 A. -Memorial Hospital board meets at the hospital in regular monthly session. 10:30 A.

M. -Medical Auxiliary mets at the Parish House for meeting and lunch. 3:00 P. of Tennessee Lodge 849, L. to B.

of R. meets in Elks Hall in business session and for initiation. 3:00 P. -Review 13, W. B.

meets in regular session at New Southern Hotel in business and social session. 3:00 P. M. -Literature Department of Woman's Club meets with Mrs. L.

D. Rutledge, 344 Hays. Mrs. L. B.

Matthews will review "The Citadel" by A. J. Cronin. 4:00 P. M.

-Kate Holland presents Beverly Townsend in piano recital at her home, 930 Highland avenue. T. K. PLAN PICNIC TODAY Immediately following the regular business meeting of the T.K.O. fraternity this afternoon at one o'clock each chapter member wil' his date and leave for Chickasaw Park where they will spend the afternoon.

Games will be played at the lodge, a picnic lunch will be and the crowd will return seroved in the early evening. MISS HOPPER SPEAKS Mrs. Herndon McLeary entertained the members of the East End Community Club when the speaker was Miss Katherine Hopper, home demonstrator. Her subject was Grooming." In the late afternoon in a contest, a prize was won by Mrs. Ralph Mcand refreshments were served.

RED CROSS COUNCIL WILL MEET Junior Red Cross Council meets on Monday afternoon in the chapter room in the McCowat-Mercer Building at 3:15. All sponsors and delegates are urged to be present at this time. Nitrainy $2:00 Sizes 32 10 42 Precisely Right From Strap to Hem MISS VANITY Slips In 3 lengths by Vanity Fair Flawless fit, right from the start no hems to Bemberg Rayon alter, no straps to change Miss Vanity comes and Silk Fabric in just the length you need short, medium, will not split at seams, or long. and it's cut to hug your body as or THR will not twist or ride smoothly as a cocoon! Miss Vanity tubs as easily up as your swish in soap suds, and will not wear thin in NO IRONING! washing.

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