The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-07-02
THE WEEKS HAPPENINGS
IN AND AROUND HEROD
News Notes and Personals Pithily
Photographed for News Readers.

line III Cne spacious ana decorated
hall. In the receiving line were
Misses Nancy Thomas, Versenois
Thomas, Lillian Thomas, Ruby Ted
der, Myrtice Christie, Pearl Teddel
and Rosa Christie. The punch bow
was lovely in it's banks of greer
foliage and bright flowers, and was
presided over by Misses PeneLa Alt
man and Elizabeth Thomas. The
rooms open to guests were lovely
/ in shasta daisies, brown eyes anC
! ported plants. The gay music'of the
Edison caused a few to trip the lighr
fantastic, while others enjoyed roof
and progressive conversation anC
proms. At late hour delicious cake
and cream were served. Miss Thorn
as was assisted in receiving by hel
mother, Mrs. J. e. Thomas, Mrs. G
D. Brim, Mrs. Dennis and Misses
! Altman and Thomas. It was a most
delightful social function.
Mayor jim Weaver, of Dawson
came out Friday afternoon and de-
livered an address at the school
house to an appreciative audience.
The threatening weather prevented
more from hearing his stirring APP
peal for w. S. S. Mr.. J. L. Hass,
chairman of the work here, with an
able coterie of workers, had already
disposed of some thousands Of dol
lars of w. S. S., but we very much
appreciated Mr.. Weaver's coming and
lending his aid to us.
The following officers were elected
Sunday evening for the B. Y. P. u:
President Mrs. J. T. Cocker; vice pres
ident, Mr. C. H. Melton; secretary
Mr.. Alton Reddick; assistant secre-
tary, Mr.. Jeff Davis; treasurer, Mr..
R. B. Ferguson; group captains, Mrs.
Moore, Miss Nora Smith, Miss Ruth
Cowan, Mr.. Randall; quiz leader,
Mrs, Dennis; organist, Miss Winnie
Altman; assistant, Mrs. Moore.
The B. Y. P U. picnic at Clark's
mill Friday was another of the weeks
pleasant occasions. The "water was
troubled" by those who went in
Games were played and a sumptuous
dinner was spread, which all enjoyed
The crowd had to return early on
account of the w. S. S. drive that
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Cocker enter
tanned at a most pleasant dinner par
ty this week. The fine menu was
thoroughly enjoyed by those present.
Covers were laid for twelve Mr.
and Mrs. Coker are ideal hosts and
their guests were charmingly enter
tanned on this delightful occasion.
A pleasant picnic at Cordray was
enjoyed last week. Bathing, dancing,
fishing in water and on land, and
strolling over the lovely woods and
then a dinner that Hoover would have
condemned were some of the days
features. 1t was enjoyed by the thir-
ty-three present.
Announcement cards have been re-
ceived here of the marriage of Mr..
Rawls, of Quincy, Fla, and Mrs. An
ME COllum Jennings. The many
friends here of the bride extend
hearty congratulations to them, wish
ing them long and happy life.
MNssrs. Merritt and Bynum, of
Bridges, Christie and Nc
Crea, of Dawson, Tedder, OF Yeo-
mans, have been among the past
weeks visiting beaux.
Lovett Winters house caught fire
Monday and though damaged CON
Monday, and though damaged con-
siderably was saved from burning
work
Rev. ]. G. Corley will fill his APP
pointment here Saturday and Sunday.
Gospel sermons, good singing and a
warm welcome await all who attend.
Prof. and Mrs. Frank Melton, of
Colomokee, spent the weekend with
Mrs H. F. Melton. They were in
their car en- route to Athens.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Hass, Miss Flor
inc Cocker and Miss Amelia Hass
spent Sunday with Mr.. J. c.. Cocker
and family at Yeomans.
The B. Y. P. U. meets Friday at
8 p. M, so as not to conflict with the
Sunday evening service. A large at
tendance is desired
Mr.. Benjamin Brim and his Ford
came together Friday. Result: a
broken arm for Benjamin and the
Ford unhurt
Messrs. L. B. Altman and Frank
Everett attended the meeting at the
Primitive church near Edison Sun
day.
Mr. c. NJ. Harris is having his gin
overhauled and getting everything
in readiness for ginning the feecy.
Mss Nancy Thomas and Mr.. John
Thomas spent the weekend in Amer
icus, Smithville and other points.
Messrs. Hitler and De1be Brim
and Misses Winnie and Bronnie
Brim have visited at Plains.
Mrs. Jesse Mccoy and children. Of
Acworth, have visited relatives here,
Mr. and Mrs. Emory Cowan.
Dr and Mrs. Elm Collum, with
Miss Dorothy and little "Doc," will
spend Thursdav in Americas.
The w. NJ S. will meet at 8 p. M,
at the church Saturday, All ladies
cordially invited to attend
Rev. Mccoy preached a forceful
sermon Sunday to a large and APP
prociative congregation.
Misses Clio Ayecoc}e and NQrilena
Newman, Of Graves, have been at