The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-12-31
HAPPENINGS OF The
HEROD COMMUNITY
OCCURRENCES OF THE WEEK
INTERESTINGLY .CHRONI-
CLED FOR NEWS READERS.

In the dark, early Christmas
morning one of our girls fell,
sprained her ankle badly and cut a
deep cash in her head. Though not
able to walk much she can talk, and
though missing the Christmas festivi-
ties her friends have been lovely to
her, and she is cheerful and happy.
Herod is noted for its kindness to the
unfortunate.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Coker enter
tanned at dining on Thursday that
was complete in all its details. Among
the invited guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Oxford, Mr.. and Mrs. Langley, Mr..
and Mrs. Bigelow, Mr.. and Mrs. Hass.
Mr.. Warren Bigelow, Mrs. Dennis,
Misses Hass, Cocker, Bigelow and
Hass. 1t was delightful occasion.
Ernest Harris returned from
Camp Johnston last week, with his
free papers from the army. Frank
Altman returned from Camp Gordon
with the same kind of literature. We
all gladly welcome these soldier bows
home and are proud to number them
among our citizens.
A good many regret not taking
breakfast with Jess Hass Christmas
morning, as he had placed a money
bill under each plate. Those pres
ent didn't know what kind of brand
Jess had been INDUCING in, but they
are willing for him to inludge again.
Charlie Harris and Jess Hass are
improving their homes, and it looks
like each one is trying to get nearest
the stars. Herod is sure improving.
Now if some of the old homes were
painted we would look like a new
town for the new year.
Misses Mary and jamie Cocker en-
tertained for the future bellies on
Friday afternoon. New games were
played in which Misses Essie Cowan
and Paula Altman won the prizes. Hot
chocolate, cake and fruit was served
to the happy party.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Coker entertain
ed at a dinner party on Thursday in
compliment to their son, DIVA, one
CT the G. NJ C's cadets. The table
was filed with the seasons delicacies
and was enjoyed muchly by those
present.
Mr.. C. NJ. Harris with C. NJ, jr.,
and Miss Melinda Harris attended a
reunion of his children on Sunday
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. W.
Massey, in Bronwood. 1t was a de-
lightful affair and enjoyed by all
present.
Mr., and Mrs. c. NJ. Harris enter
tanned on Christmas eve at dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. McLain as
honorees. A number of other guests |
were present also to meet them. The |
occasion was enjoyed by all present. |
Rev. j. M. Marlowe will fill his APP
pointment here Saturday and Sun
day. All are cordially urged to |
come and hear him, and begin the |
new year right by attending divine |
services the first Sunday of the year. |
Clever Alton Reddick is expected |
home from Charleston, S. c., next
week for months furlough. We
extend a welcome in advance to him, |
both as Alton and as a soldier from |
camp.
Mr.. C. NJ. Harris entertained a
number of his friends on Christmas
morning in his old time hospitable |
manner with eggnog and cake. All |
enjoyed the rare treat to the fullest. !
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Hass enter
tanned at an elegant Christmas din
ner. Covers were laid for fourteen.
It was one of the most delightful
functions of the week
Mrs. J. L. Hass entertained at a
juvenile affair on Friday evening
Music, MINISTRIES, games and fortune
telling was enjoyed to the limit by
the happy youngsters.
Houses are at such a premium here
that Mr.. Minis, who is on the clerical
force at j. E. Brim's, has to live in
Dawson and Ford out here every day.
" = need more houses.
Misses Anna Belle, Martha and
nth Jones and Miss Ruby Jennings
nd Miss Julia Bigelow were among
c~r attractive holiday girl visitors.
Miss Florine Cocker, of Yeomans,
es heea the recipient of many So
al courtesies during her weeks Wis
20 Ferod relatives and friends.
Mrs. Will Massey and Mrs. Carl