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Week of March 16, 1922

Articles courtesy of The Gadsden County Times Newspaper, Quincy.

Articles were photographed by Angela Cassidy and typed by Mary Hutchins.

CONCORD NEWS

R. A. (Robert Andrew "Bob") Cook made a business trip to Quincy Monday.

Miss Claudia Kemp of Greenville spent the week end with her parents here.

Misses Pearl and Lillian Stephens, Sapp and Rahewinkle and O. L. (Oliver) Stephens attended a party at Amsterdam Monday night.

A Crowd from Concord attended an entertainment at Magnus Peavy's Thursday night.

J. H. Perritt visited his parents Sunday.

Supt. (of Schools) Chas. H. Gray and Eula Hinsey were visitors here Thursday.

Jim Gray visited his mother, Mrs. J. H. (Sarah Catherine) Gray, Sunday.

J. R. Causey and Ed Vickers made a business trip to Tallahassee Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. (Emory Mitchell) Walsh made a trip to Tallahassee Friday afternoon.

We are glad to state that Mrs. M. L. (Ella Walsh) Hinson is better, after a short illness.

A large crowd attended a sing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. (Robert Andrew) Cook Saturday night.

Lamar Harrell and his mother spent last week in Camilla, Ga.

Mrs. J. B. (John Benjamin) (Ettie) Joiner spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Vickers.

HAVANA ITEMS

Auxiliary Divides Into Circles
At the last meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church it was decided to divide the Auxiliary into cirles. Mr. W. S. Loyd was made chairman of Circle No. 1, with Mesdames Ethel B. Stevens, Henry Curry, Miles Womack, William DeCosta, Herbert Spooner, W. H. Doughtry and E. A. Shelfer, members. Mrs. O. B. Harrison was made chairman of Circle No. 2, with Mesdames Henry Walsh, James Darcey, W. H. Doughtry, O. M. Tillis, M. E. McCorquordale, D. A. Butler and Miss M. D. Lane members. Miss Lane is president and Mrs. Miles Womack secretary and treasurer.

Progressive Harvest Party
Mrs. O.M. Tillis entertained thirty friends at a charming progressive harvest party at her attractive home Thursday afternoon. The tables were placed in the living and dining rooms, which were artistically decorated with growing plants and red japonicas. Mrs. J.W. Chewning won the first prize, a beautiful French basket filled with bonbons, and Mrs. R.T. McDavid won second prize, a garden set. At the conclusion of the game Mrs. Tillis, assisted by Mesdames J.H. Turner, E.H. Slappey and J.W. Chewning, served an elegant hot luncheon.

Dr. and Mrs. P.C. Harrell and children spent last Sunday in Climax.

Mrs. D. R. Gissendaner of River Junctionspent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harrison.

Among the out of town relatives attending the funeral of the late Geo. B. Gregory were Mesdames Emma Scott of Scotland, Zella Shelfer of Quincy, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Shelfer, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Shelfer, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Floyd and Mrs. M. L. Floyd, all of Quincy.

The Presbyterians held a business meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Curry Tuesday evening.

Mrs. J. H. Turner is ill at her home here.

Mrs. H. S. Hill and Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Gibson of Bainbridge spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. B. H. Gibson.

Miss Rossie Atwater of River Junction was the guest of Mrs. W. L. Loyd last week end.

Mrs. J. C. Morgan entertained the Bible Study Class of the Methodist church at her home Tuesday afternoon. A gracious hostess, splendid program and delightful refreshments made the afternoon one of enjoyment for all present.

The Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church held a well attended meeting at the church Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. A. H. Taylor is ill at her home here.

Farmers are planting cane and corn. Tobacco plants are fine and thrifty, oats are fine stand and a beautiful shade of green.

J. W. Shelfer of Woodville spent last week end with his family here.

O. B. Harrison spent sunday with his mother in Camilla.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chewning entertained at a beautiful five hundred party last Friday evening.

F. P. Haviland is ill with flu.

Mrs. B. H. Gibson was in Bainbridge shopping Monday.

Claude Arrington has returned from a business trip in Alabama.

R. B. Barwick and Wallace Lewis are prospecting in the Everglades.

Miss Eunice Swicord has returned to her home in Whigham, after a delightful visit with Miss Florie Harrison.

Mrs. Charles Woodberry of Miami is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. McDavid, in Hinson.

J. T. Chewning was a business visitor in Tallahassee Monday.

(Received too late for last issue.)
Mrs. Sappington Passes Away
The aged mother of J.H. Sappington died at his residence here Thursday night after a lingering illness and was buried Friday afternoon at Old Salem cemetary, Rev. J. L. Hunter officiating. O.P. Dugger, Lee Arrington, J. W. Shelfer and H. L. Atkinson served as pall bearers. Mrs. Sappington's gentle life was a benediction and blessing not only in her home but to all with whom she came in contact.

 

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