Week of October 21, 1926

These articles are provided courtesy of The Gadsden County Times newspaper, Quincy.

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

Chattahoochee

Entertains Circle
Misses Jessie Lee and Virginia Davis were hostesses to Circle No. 2 of the Presbyterian Auxilliary Tuesday afternoon at their attractive home on the hospital grounds. An interesting program was given. The Book of Acts will be studied by the members and Miss Lois Edwards was appointed to lead the study of first chapter for the November meeting. After program and business punch and wafers was enjoyed. After the circle meeting the junior club held a call meeting to arrange for a play which they gave in Faceville, Ga., Friday evening and also to make plans for a ball game between the Woman's Club of Chattahoochee and the juniors, which will be played Friday afternoon. Proceeds will go to the Woman's Club. Several other business matters were discussed, after which the club adjourned to meet with Lois Edwards and Eufaula Joyner in November.

W.M.U. Meeting
The Chattahoochee W.M.U. met with Mrs. Marvin Rowan Monday afternnon. The devotional and study course was led by Mrs. W. S. Ballou. Subject was Woman's Missionary Societies' Connection with Young People's Work. Mrs. N. H. Ramsey reported $7.30 made on rummage sale Saturday. The W.M.S. made plans to go out to Flat Creek church October 25 and organize a W.M.S. Mrs. Rowan and Mrs. Head were appointed to arrange for a program. All members are urged to go. The hostess served a salad course with coffee.

Base Ball Game
The general public is urged to come to the base ball park Friday afternoon at 3:30, central time, to witness one of the hottest base ball contests ever waged on the diamond, when the Junior Club will play the Woman's Club of Chattahoochee. A small admission of 35c will be charged and it will be well worth the price to see these girls and women in full uniform in this contest. The proceeds will go to the Woman's Club.

Hallowe'en Party
Members of the Eastern Star are planning to have a Hallowe'en Party at the Masonic hall in Chattahoochee October 29, Friday night. Oysters will be served any style and other good things to eat, such as pies, sandwiches, hot drinks, etc. Different forms of Hallowe'en amusements will be on the grounds. Supper will be served early and the public is invited to come help a good cause.

Club Tea
Mrs. J. H. Watts was hostess Thursday afternoon at a club tea. The interior of the lovely home was decorated in lovely fall flowers. The guests spent the hour doing bits of hand-work, after which iced tea and wafers was served. A neat sum was turned in to the Woman's Club for this tea.

Those attending the Baptist Association held in Quincy Thursday and Friday were Mesdames E. H. Boykin, P. L. Laing, J. C. Hare, P. C. Head, J. M. Rowan and Miss Myrtle Bassett.

Mr.and Mrs. J. M. Rowan attended the Baptist Association in Quincy Thursday evening.

Mrs. Joe Hewell was hostess to Circle No. 1 of the Presbyterian Auxiliary Monday afternoon. After the Home Mission program, pear salad in lettuce hearts, wafer and lemonade was served.

Mr and Mrs. J. H. Watts have returned from a delightful motor trip through south Florida.

Miss Doris Edwards spent Saturday in Tallahassee.

The two plays, "O Joy Son" and "Sister Masons," which were staged here and in Faceville, Ga., netted the Woman's Club and Junior Club of Chattahoochee $98.17. This amount was divided between the juniors and the Woman's Club and will go for the benefit of the seats in the auditorium and piano fund.

Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Bell, Miss Catherine Fletcher, R. B. Fuller, S. M. Bell, Edgar Scarborough, Miss Bettie Fletcher, Hilton Dolan and Arnold Cone were among those from here going to Bainbridge Tuesday night to see Lasses White minstrel.

Gretna

Miss Clare Thompson and brother, Homer, of Panama City were guests at the home of W. H. Thompson Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.

Misses Evelyn McDonald and Louise Bishop of Marianna and Mildred Bishop of Tallahassee were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McDonald.

W. H. Thompson left Thursday for a few weeks' visit in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Daytona and Sanford.

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. McKeown had as supper guests Friday night Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Timmons and little son and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Timmons.

Quite a number from here enjoyed the Baptist association held in Quincy Thursday and Friday.

D. E. Griffin and Walter Chester spent Friday on the Ocklocknee river fishing.

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Thompson and children, Mr.and Mrs. Wall, Mr. and Mrs. Lane Timmons and C. T. Timmons were supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Bentley Friday night.

Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Johnson and family of Quincy were guests of Mrs. L. M. Andrews Sunday.

Miss Catherine Humphrey spent the week-end in Tallahassee with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lewis.

Misses Dollie Vickers, Sarah Griffin and Horace Griffin attended the picture show in Quincy Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Lane Timmons and Clifford Timmons were supper guests of Mrs. Hattie Hand Saturday night.

W. M. Donalson expects to leave Wednesday for his home in Blackshear, Ga., after a pleasant visit here with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Humphrey and family.

Rev. W. P. Chalmers preached in Chattahoochee Sunday morning and evening. He was accompanied by his son William.

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Thompson and children and Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Bentley were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. McKeown Sunday.

Otto Hough spent a short while in Gretna Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Brockman and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thompson and children formed a congenial fishing party Tuesday.

Miss Clara Thompson and W. H. and Homer Thompson were visitors to Tallahassee last week.

Mt. Pleasant

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Evans went to Bonifay to spend the week-end with their son and family.

Mrs. Will Douglas of Opp, Ala., arrived Saturday for a few days' visit with her father, T. A. Williams.

Mrs. Stella Holman and two children motored to Grand Ridge Sunday to visit her sister, Mrs. Ed Dykes.

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Davis returned Sunday from Fort Lauderdale, where they spent the last two weeks looking after property interests in the storm area.

Misses Mary Grubb and Georgia Harper motored to Marianna Sunday afternoon.

Miss Grace Hemming of Quincy spent Sunday at the D. A. (David, Sr.) Avant home.

Mr. and Mrs. Jule Johns of Warsaw drove over Sunday morning to bring Miss Bessie Blythe, who has been visiting Mr. Johns' mother for the past week.

Mrs. Fred Meinscher of Quincy, Mrs. Brawly Kirkland and Miss Inez Taylor of Chattahoochee were called here to the bedsie of their father, James Taylor, who is critically ill.

Mrs. J. W. Booth had as her guest last week Mrs. Maggie Broome of Atlanta, Ga.

Messrs. C. F. Grubb, J. D. Clark, A. N. Hubbard and W. D. Hinson went to Bristol on a camp fishing trip Wednesday.

T. A. Williams, and Mrs. Douglas drove to Bainbridge Sunday to visit Mr. Williams' daughter, Mrs. Higgins, who underwent an operation at a hospital there Thursday. Mrs. Higgins is reported to be doing nicely.

Prof. and Mrs. E. L. Mathews motored over to Havana Saturday afternoon.

Sycamore

Mr.and Mrs. A. L. Crawford were in the community Monday afternoon.

Mrs. Lindsey Smith and Mrs. J. C. Smith were guests of Mrs. J.A. Barr Monday.

George, Cecil and Ellie Barr made a business trip to Greensboro Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Harbin are receiving congratulations over arrival of a big girl, born October 15.

Misses Willie, Donnie and Albert Smith were in the community Friday on business.

Mr.and Mrs. C. W. Howard and children were afternoon guests of Mr.and Mrs. J. G. Barr Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Rowan Saturday night.

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnson were visitors in the community Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Martin of Quincy, Mrs. L. J. Glenn and Miss Gladys Dodd were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Barr Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Johnson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Rowan Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Johnson were dinner guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson, Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Shepard were visiting relatives here Sunday.

Havana

J. D. Ellinor, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ellinor, was rushed to a Bainbridge hospital last Tuesday for an emergency appendix operation.

Carlton Moreland underwent a tonsil operation in a Quincy hospital last Wednesday.

Mrs. Byron (Frances Cumbie) Ellinor, Master Harry Ellinor and Miss Lynda Cumbie spent Sunday in Greensboro.

Mrs. Harold (Jean) Bert has taken over the junior league work organized by Mrs. P. C. Harrell several years ago. The meetings are held each Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Methodist church.

Mrs. Howard (Yvonne Rollo) Gray entertained her sewing club Tuesday afternoon of last week. The living and dining rooms were most attractive with a profusion of garden flowers in autumn colors. Mrs. Biosca was the club guest. Mrs. Gray, assisted by Mrs. Spooner, served a salad with iced tea.

Mrs. John (Sarah) Boynton, the newly elected coach of the high school basketeers is doing a splendid work with the team. As Sarah Harris, she easily led East Gadsden in all sports, and won many blue ribbons in field day activities at home and abroad.

Mrs. B. H. Gibson and Miss Imogene Gibson were shopping in Tallahassee Friday.

The many friends of Mrs. E. H. Slappey are glad to see her out in her car, after a recent illness at her home here.

Earl Lane of Atlanta was the guest of Mrs. Henry (Maggie Lane) Walsh and Miss M. D. Lane last week.

Miss Hazel Burns of Whigham spent last week with Mill Mildred Levar.

Mrs. Lawson (Roberta) Ellinor and Miss Lynda Cumbie were shopping in Tallahassee Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Masters motored to Thomasville Monday, having as their guests Mesdames James (Cliffie) Harris, Bob (Thelma) McDavid and little Miss Elizabeth McDavid.

Mesdames [the plural or Mrs.] Lamar (Mabel) and Marvin (Thelma) Miller and Misses Helen and Dorothy Miller were luncheon guests of Mrs. Jack Vrieze in Quincy Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Tillis, Misses Virginia and Caroline Tillis, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Raker, Mrs. Nellie Raker and Miss Belle Raker spent Sunday at Wakulla Beach.

Mesdames T. L. (Nora) Edwards, Pat (Nancy) Walsh, Misses Nan Edwards and Aline (Allene) Walsh have returned from a two weeks' stay at the coast.

Mr. and Mrs. George Shelfer spent last week in Bainbridge.

Material is being placed on the lot of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar (Lamar and Mabel) Miller for the erection of their home.

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Levar are having their home remodeled.

The Havana House is being done over inside and out.

Miss Mary Bostick entertained at cards Wednesday of last week.

Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson will soon take possession of one of the Walter Sapp apartments.

Leach Rider of Greensboro was a visitor here Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. Zella (Mrs. William Hardy) Shelfer of Quincy spent last week here with (her daughters) Mesdames James (Cliffie) Harris and Annie McManus.

Emmett Gee of Atlanta was in town last week.

Providence

J. D. Turner of Hosford spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blount.

Brother James Dawson brought an interesting message to a large congregation Sunday morning.

Alton Dean of Jacksonville Spent Wednesday night with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dean. He returned to the city early Thursday morning.

Mr. Stephens of St. Marks spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bowen.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wells of Fort Lauderdale spent last week here with their relatives and friends.

Mrs. Malachi Fletcher is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Suber.

Everyone is invited to come to the Saturday night song service at the church, beginning at 7:20. C. E. Blount is presiding.

A large congregation enjoyed the sermon preached by Dr. Matthews Sunday night. James, his son, sang two solos.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cos and children of Quincy were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Richards Sunday.

Joe Pittman was visiting in the community Sunday evening.

The senior class of the Sunday school enjoyed a marshmallow roast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stokes Thursday night. Mrs. Stokes is teacher of this class.

A number from this community attended the Baptist association at Quincy Thursday and Friday.

Revival Meeting at Havana Methodist Church Comes to a Successful Close.

Havana, Oct. 20--The revival which has been in process at the Havana Methodist church since October 3 was brought to a close Sunday night. The pastor, Rev. R. E. Wicker, was assisted by Rev. Leland Moore, pastor of the Methodist church Cairo, Ga., Rev. Moore is one of the leading preachers of the South Georgia conference of the Methodist church and his preaching at Havana was in keeping with his reputation. The services were exceptionally well attended by congregations who expressed themselves as being blessed by them. Thirty people united with the church. There now remain only three members of the Sunday school above the age of nine who are not members of the church. This is exclusive of some in the men's class. All agree that the meeting has been a great blessing to the entire community.

Havana Fire Dept. Been Reorganized

City Marshall Neesmith has been appointed chief of the reorganized volunteer fire department at Havana, and delegated to bring the department up to an active basis. One thousand feet of new hose are to be ordered and more equipment will be added. Just as soon as the twenty-two fire plugs are installed with equipment and pumping machinery to back it up, the municipality will be well equipped for any ordinary conflagration.

 
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