The Ocala evening star., 1922-09-01

Dunnellon, Aug. 29.-Mrs. Nancy
L. Johns passed away at the home of
her son, F. w. Johns, Tuesday night
after a short illness. Mrs. Johns was
seventy-six years of age and had re-
sided the past eighteen years in Dun
Mellon, where she made hosts of
friends who mourn her loss. She
leaves one son and three daughters,
F. W. Johns of this place, Mrs. w. S.
Markham of Sumner, Mrs. Fl. Charpie
cf Cedar Key, and Mrs. r. S. Ellison
Of Charleston, S. c., all of whom ac-
companied the remains to the Lecanto
cemetery, where she was tenderly
laid to rest beside her husband who
preceded her to the great beyond sew
eral years ago. Mrs. Johns was a
member of the Christian church of
lecanto and an active member of the
Eastern Star chapter of Dunnellon.
The pastor of her church conducted
short and fitting service which was
concluded by the impressive burial
service of the Eastern Star. Many
friends and relatives of Crystal Riv-
er, Lecanto and this place attended
the funeral and the floral offerings
were many and beautiful. The SYM
pathy of the community is extended
to the bereaved family.
Mrs. D. C. Smith of Selma, Ala,
Messrs. Ernest Parham, Leslie Par
ham and Holmes Parham of Sumner,
came to attend the funeral of their
grandmother, Mrs. Johns.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Ellison return
ed to Charleston, S. c., Sunday after
spending a few days with F. w. Johns
and family.
Mrs. Chas. E. Hood was hostess to
the rook club Friday evening and a
most delightful time was had by the
members. The most enjoyable feat
ure of the evening was when Miss
Iris Knight, a bride-elect, was sur
prised with a lovely handkerchief
shower. At the conclusion of several
games of rook. a "real shower" de-
scended upon the roof and the hostess
gave the signal for Miss Margaret
Mixson to present the honoree with
a parasol. This being opened over her
head and shower of dainty handker-
chiefs futtered down much to her
surprise and delight. Those forming
tables of rook were Mr.. and Mrs. B.
F Meredith, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Mix
son, Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Ford, Misses
Ada and Iris Knight, Margaret Mix
son and Helen White. Sherbet and
cake were served.
Mrs. J. j. Harriss returned Thurs
day from a delightful two weeks va
cation in Skyland, N. C.
Miss Dorothy Grumbles is visiting
friends in st. Augustine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert F. Rogers re-
turned from Daytona Monday.
Miss Lorene Leitner is spending q
short vacation in st. Petersburg anc
other places. Her mother, Mrs. C
C. Leitner, will join her Thursday fol
week or ten days.
Mr.. C. E. Hood spent Tuesday il
Tampa on business.
Rev. O'Brien, pastor of the Baptist
church, has returned from his vaca
tion in Tennessee.
Dr. and Mrs. Baskin and sons
Alonza and Norris and Mr.. and Mrs
G. W. Neville motored to Miami Tues
day.
A sunset meeting of the Junior
Christian Endeavor was held on the
basketball court Sunday afternoon
Under the leadership of Margaret
Mixson, superintendent, Edna Norti
as president and a dozen other Jun
iors they carried out a most interest
ing program which was well ATTENDED
and enjoyed by all.
Resolutions
Whereas, God in His infinite wis
dom, has taken one of our belovet
members, Mrs. Nancy Johns, to he
Heavenly home, we the members O
the Woman's Auxiliary of the Pres
byterian church wish to express ou
sorrow because of her loss and ex
tend sympathy to the family an,
commend them to our Fathers love Il
, their sad bereavement.
Mrs. J. T. Curry. Chairman.
Mrs. John Gamble,
Miss Helen White, Committee