The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-11
New Wilson
MRS. J. w. JONES.
Correspondent.
Ardmoreite Correspondence.

Mrs. Nj. Priddy entertained Mon
day afternoon in celebration of her
daughter, Mary's, second birthday.
The dining table was beautifully
decorated, the center decoration be-
ing the lovely birthday cake with its
two tiny candles. Interesting read
ings were given by Winona Pardue,
Alta Spencer and Christine Spencer.
Special instrumental and vocal Sc
lections were given and many merry
games were played. Besides a num-
Der OF little tots the guests included
Mesdames Pardue, Spencer, Camp
sey and Combs. Candies, fruits, ice
cream and cake were served. In the
contests prizes were won by Joyce
Priddy, Alta Spencer, Mrs. Combs
and Mrs. Campsey.
Auxiliary Meeting.
The last meeting of the general
auxiliary of the First Baptist Church
was held at the home of Mrs. w. T..
Robson in South Wilson. In the
absence of the president devotional
exercises were conducted by Mrs.
Harper. The regular business meet
ing was held. after which an inter
estlng Bible stor' was told by Mrs.
Robson. Ice c :am and cake were
served. Thos' present were: Mes
danes Harper, Gauntt, Staples, Al
len, Whisenunt, Means, Jackson,
Brimer, Ward and McElroy. One
visitor, the house guest of Mrs. Nc
Elroy, was present.
Wilson Gives First Son.
Memorial services were conduct
ed at all the churches in Wilson
Sunday morning in memory of
Claude Simpson the first Wilson
boy to die on the French battle field.
The large flag at the intersection of
Main and Fifth streets hung at half
mast all day with streamers of crepe
attached to the staff. Mr.. Simpson
was the first volunteer from New
Wilson. He had been. in the army
over three years and had only taken
a two weeks furlough though he
was allowed month each year, but
didn't care TO spend the time away
from the army. He went to France
last July. Mr.. Simpson was in his
twenty-hfth year and had spent most
of his life in and near Wilson. He
was a step-brother Of Mrs. Charlie
Jones and J. H. Dillard. His step
mother Mrs. Simpson, also resides
in Wilson.
The body OF Edmond Frye, the
lS-month- son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Frye. was carried to Spring
er for burial Saturday. The little
one had been sick for several days
and on last Monday was carried to
Ardmore. where he died at the home
of Mrs. Frye's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall of Texas are
here as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. L. Long. Mr.. Hall has just re-
turned from Mayo Bros Sanitari-
um, where he underwent most Sc
rious operation. His condition now
is most satisfactory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris and Mr.. and
Mrs. Merrill spent Sunday afternoon
in Healdton.
DR.. and Mrs. John Tidmore and
have moved into their
handsome new home in East VIII
son.
Adalee Baker of Camp Bowie
spent the weekend here with his
parents.
L. L. Dunlap spent Saturday and
Saturday night here with his par
.nts and sister. While here he re-
,eived his call to report at once in
California for naval duties. He was
TO Ardmore Sunday
by his mother. Mr.. Dunlap
was one of the pioneers of Wilson.
He was most popular in both busi-
ness and social life and will be
greatly missed in Wilson.
Roy and Creek Lawrence of Camp
Bowie spent the weekend here with
heir parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Moore spent
Sunday in Ardmore with their sons,
Viii and Joseph Moore.
Mr.. Jackson of Sneed was a busi-
,ess visitor in Wilson Monday.
Mr.. Dugan spent Monday in Ard
more.
Gerald pobley of Ardmore was
lere Saturday.
The members OF the Wilson Home
iuard will give a box supper Thurs
lay night at the City Hall. The pro-
eeds will be used to buy uniforms
or the members of the Home
iuard. An interesting program will
,e furnished. Prizes will be given
he most popular young lady and
he ugliest man. A large crowd is
to be present.
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