Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-02-19
Oxford Lafayette County Miss Thursday February l9 1920
AND LOCAL

J. M. Meeks will be sorry to learn
that they are soon to leave US. Mr..
Meks has bought a jewelry establish
ment in Dyersburg, Tenn, to which
place Mr.. and Mrs. Meeks will move
on the first. This couple have great
ly endeared themselves to the Deople
of Oxford during their short stay
here of little more than year, and
while we regret to lose them, we COM
mend them to the good people of the
Tennessee town. Mr.. and Mrs. Meeks
carry with them the best wishes of
the people of Oxford for their sue
cses.
At the morning service in the First
Presbyterian church on next Sunday,
the pastor win have for his subject,
Christ, the Door, Services in the
evening at .7:15 o'clock. The choir
will furnish special music at both
hours Of worship. We extend the
public a cordial welcome.
Mrs. Lucy Campbell entertained
Saturday afternoon with regular
monthly business meeting Of the Bap-
tist Ladies /. C. L. Sunday School
Class. The reception hall was artis-
tically decorated with hearts and 9TH
II Valentine decorations After the
business was attended to the commit
tee announced that they wished to
have surprise farewell party for
one Of the members, Mrs. Monroe
Meeks, who leaves soon for Dyers-
burg, Tenn. The class presented Mrs.
Meeks with a lovely sandwich tray,
filled with many wishes for her fu-
ture. Late in the afternoon, delicious
refreshments were served by the
charming hostess.
.Irs. H. Friedman entertained Tues
day evening with o'clock dinner in
honor of her husbands birthday. Sew
eral delicious courses were served.
The home was beautifully decorated
for the occasion.
Rev. Julian Duncan from the delta,
spent few days with his mother re-
Gently.
Mrs. Strong, of West Point, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Duncan.
The Christian Endeavor Society
gave Valentine party Friday even
ing in the annex of the First Pres
byterian church. Decorations of the
season were used for cnahigngeta,m
season were used for changing the
room into st. Valentines favorite den.
Many entertaining games were played
but the most interesting event of the
evening was when Mr.. Beckett Ha-
worth took flashlight picture of the
grn1p. Alta late hour delicious re-
freshments were served.
Friday evening the Sunday school
department of the Baptist church was
the scene of a gay affair when the
B. Y. P. U. gave a Valentine social.
The rooms were decorated with hearts
and other decorations of the season.
During the evening games and con-
tests were enjoyed and later delicious
refreshments were served to the many
guests who had the pleasure of be-
ing present.
Miss Cor-.ine Sisk entertained the
Junior B. Y. p. U. with a Valentino
party Friday evening.
The many friends of Mrs. Lee Rus
sell are sorry to learn that she is sick
at her home in Jackson. Miss, and
hope for her speedy recovery.
Mrs. Bankhead has returned after
an extended visit with friends and
relatives in Coffeeville.
Mrs. Gideon spent a few days last
week in Memphis on business.
The many friends of Mrs. NJ. L.
Duncan are glad to learn that she is
improving after short period of i'll
ness.
Mr.. Evern Jones is spending few
days this week in New Orleans
where he is attending a meeting of
the American Post Legion.
Mrs. C. A. Hervey, of Water Val
ley, spent Monday with her mother,
Mrs. r. G. Moran.
Mrs. Monroe Meeks has returned
after spending a few weeks in Paris,
Texas, with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Baird.
Mr.. "Dock" Miller spent a few days
last week in Jackson.
The many friends of Mrs. ]. B.
Roach are glad to learn that she is
improving rapidly.
Messrs. Blair and Earl Roach, who
were called to Oxford on account of
the sickness of their mother, Mrs. j.
B. Roach, have returned to their
homes in Statesville, N. c., and Mem
phis.
T. H. Tackitt and E. D. Tackitt, of
Hunter, Ark, and C. M. Tackitt, of
Brinkley, Ark, were called to Oxford
last week during the illness and death
of their father, S. E. Tackitt.
GARDENING TIME HAS COME.
The Altus Home Demonstration