Washington telegraph., 1920-06-25
GOlored Peoples Column
Edited by Mrs. Belle S. Tyus.

A number Of young people went 10
conway Crossing Saturday 10 enjoy
the 18th OF June celebration ia which
all reported having a delightful time.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Williamson of
Saratoga came 10 town Saturday on
lodge business.
The Band Boys of this city were
called to Prescott Friday to furnish
music for the June 10th celebration
which took place there Saturday.
They, too, reported a high day.
Mr.. Arthur IIill OF Hope was circu-
lating among friends of this city Sun
day.
Mrs. Matte Johnson and daughter,
Mrs. Gertrude France, went to Hope
Thursday to have dental work done.
Miss Edna Mae Tyus has been
slightly i'll this week.
Mr. Joseph McFadden returned to
Little Rock Friday after having spent
several weeks visiting relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Johnson are
the happy parents of a fine boy born
to them the 18th of June.
Rev. c. w. Grim, pastor OF st. Pc
ter station, was in town Saturday and
visited the local Masonic Lodge Of
which he is a member
Mrs. Willie Johnson went to Hope
Saturday and returned Sunday accom-
paied by her nephew, G. B. Young.
Mrs. Minnie Golston went to Pres
colt last week to attend the bedside
Of her mother, Mrs. Jane Bradshaw
who has been quite i'll for some
weeks.
Rev. e. J. Copeland filled his regu-
lar appointment at the c. NJ. E.
Church Sunday at II O'Clock a. m.
and $3.50 p m. The services were
good and well attended.
On the third Sunday in June the
Sir Knights and Daughters Of the In
ternauonal Order OF Twelve mad
their turn out and annual sermon at
Jackajones The exercises for the
day were complete success.
On last Saturday during a heavy
rain and electrical storm the light
ming struck and killed one OF Mr.. R.
B. Tyree's horses.
Mrs. S. c. Tyree and son went to
Hope recently to have some dental
work done. ...
A Children's Day program will De
rendered at the c. NJ. E. Church the
first Sunday in July. All parents and
friends are cordially invited to be
present at $3.50 o'clock on that day
Miss Edna Mae Tyus will furnish mu-
sic for the occasion.
Mrs. Gertrude France is slightly i'll
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Tyus returned
from Prescott Monday, after having
spent the 18th with tie latter's
mother.
Mrs. Minnie Betton is on the sick
list. At last report she was some bet
ter.
Prof. E. NJ. Williamson went to
Hope Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Ferguson and
little daughter of Glenwood were visi.
tors in our city recently. While here
they were guests of Rev. and Mrs. c.
l. Bullock
Mr.. John S. Afford of Jackson,
Miss, took his mother, Mrs. Willie
johnson on quite pleasant surprise
last Tuesday morning by putting in
his appearance at her home. Mrs.
Johnson had not seen her son IN quite
a while. His visit at this time was
altogether unexpected. Mr.. AlfCrd re-
turned to Mississippi after having re
mained few days in Hope with his
brother, Arthur.
Mr.. Ode Johnson gave himself a
pleasant outing Sunday by driving
over to Shorter Chapel in company
with Mr.. Joe Hunter, where they
spent the day mingllng among old
friends and relatives.
After a long dry spell! we were
blessed with two heavy rains which
caused quite a change in the looks Of
many gardens and crops in this sec
ton and especially those in high
places. The fruit Greg is a complete
failure this year, having been de-
stroyed by the last real cold spell in
March. Canning is in order now anc
all housewives should be as wise as
the ant and gather in and can every
possible thing in the form Of vege-
tables. berries, etc, and store them
away for winter use for we know net
what the winter or even the year
1921 will be. 1t is only up to Us to
be wise and prepare ourselves Tor
whatever emergency may come.
DIR. C. c Neil, travelling agent for
the Arkansas -Haygood Industrial In
stitute of Pine Bluff, Arr, passed
through our city last Thursday en-
route to Columbus, Saratoga and
other points, soliciting aid for said
school.
two month summer school Will
omen at Haygood Seminary Monday
June 2S. for the benefit of the many
pa~ents of this town who have chill
dren too small to wori. and are spend
ing their whole time in play. These
children should be put in sch'A'l
where they will be made to stuey.
ahf1Arar will