The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-15
Barlow Notes

Barlow, Feb. 14.-The Woman
Club met at the City Hall Monday az
ternoon for their business session
promptly at $3.50 with their president.
Miss Finnie White, presiding. The pro-
ceedngs were interesting from start
to finish A casual survey OF the audi
ence indicated that the WomaE's Club
meant business, which was soon prov
ed true. Reports from different chair
men were read, which. as a whole,
forecasts an unusually busy year,
dealing with their problems and diff
fculties. In the hearts OF some there
is a feeling OF discouragemen-. note
OF depression, while in others there is
hope and good cheer
The principal feature of the hour
was the selection Of site for club
house. Mrs Richie. chairman of the
site committee, presented se' eral
cites, giving all information as to loca-
ticn, sizes CT the 10 S, and prices. Al
ter a discussion by the members of
the club, il was decided the lot on
Parker street and Oak avenue (size
100 by 100 was the most favorable
choice for a site A motion was made
and carried to buy that 10, the con-
sideration being $1,000. Mrs. Richie
was then given authority by the club
to close the deal as early as possible.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Bishop, of Tam
pa. and Miss Ruth Walker, of Jack
sonville, came over and spent Satur-
day night with Mr.. Bishops parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bishop. On Sun
day Mr. and Mrs. John Bishop with
their guests went to Sebring and spent
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. ALI. Butts.
Mrs. Butts (nee Miss Annie Bishop
is a sister OF Tom Bishop.
The service at the First Presbyter-
ian church Sunday evening was con-
Quoted by the Mems Bible class, Mr..
| A. Stephenson, leader; subject. THE
! Need of an Early Revival Service"
The entire program was presented by
the members of that class. First on
the program was Scripture reading
and prayer. Special music was inter-
spersed during the service. A live dis
cussion was held on their chosen sub
| ject This was a preparatory service
| for a special ten days meeting to be
held in the First Presbyterian church
beginning Sunday, the 18th T. w.
Raymond, of Thonotosassa, a former
Mississippian, will have charge Of
these revival services. All are cor
daily invited to attend these services.
George E. Goldthwate consulting
engineer Of New York City, arrived
in Barlow Monday night and is the
guest of S. l.. Holland Mr. Gold
thwaite and Mr. Holland were CO.
workers in the air service in the world
war, each having the same rank Of
office-that of captain.-Captain Cold
thwaite being pilot, Captain Holland,
observer Both of these men received
Distinguished Service Cross" in the
world war. In the official citation Civ
en- Of Captain Goldthwaite it is stated
that his bravery saved the lives of
many American soldiers and brought
large losses to the enemy.
Bartow's great event-the Baby
Contest'-has been scheduled for Feb.
% with a celebration and announce
ment of winners at the Board of Trade
room. There has already been sky
babies entered. Votes, ten cents. Vot-
ing began at the Woman's Club enter
tainment at the Auditorium Monday
evening. Voting places. up town, at
Barlow Drug Store, Sam Wilson's
Drug Store (once known as Corner
Drug Store), and the Barlow Furni-
ture Store. Everybody is expected to
vote. Any baby under four years of
age is eligible and nominations are in
order throughout the time preceding
the election. No charge for nominal
tons, but each vote will be ten Gems.
The many, varied prizes are now on
exhibition at the Barlow Furniture
Co. The decision as to which is the
most popular baby (the only feature
in the contest will be given to the
one receiving the greatest number of
votes. Barlow people are all enthusi-
astic over this Baby Show. The pro-
ceeds thus acquired will be added to
the Woman's Club house-buiIding
fund.- it being given under their
auspices for that purpose.
Mrs. K. K. Glenn and daughter
Madge Wright, who have been visit
ing Mrs. c. H. Walker (Nrs. GIenn's
sister,, returned home Tuesday, &C.
companied by Mrs. Walker.
Mrs Frank Coyle won the first prize
on needle work at the State Fair.
me article was a beautiful Irish
crochet hat; it was trimmed in mink
roses and green leaves, and was much
admired by all.
Thursday, Feb. II, is opening day at
the new telephone exchange once
All subscribers are invited to call and
see the manner in which the phones
are handled by the automatic system
y. =. Jordon. manager. says an au:o-
matte specialist will be on the lob to
adjust any trouble reports. The oficas
VIII be open to subscribers all dav
and during the evening.
Inc friends of Mrs. T. G. Lock
WOOD Will regret to learn of the death
NJ her Iather, Mr.. Davis, who died
MONDAY at his home in Nocatee,
where he lived with his daughter. Miss
| Annia nouie M no,,;a,