The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-10-20
ITEMS FROM HER0D
AND COMMUNITY
ASTS OF FINEST GREEN
CANE IN COUNTY. CLUB
MET LAST THURSDAY.

Mr.. Jewel Ferguson has about the
finest green cane in the county, as
that presented to us was large, juicy,
sweet and about eight feet long after
ii was stripped. 1t was planted or
bottom land. where the drought didn't
Iaffect il. and will be used for seed
'Rah for Herod John Wall won
first premium at the state fair, making
the most cotton on one acre OF any
boy in the cotton clubs in Georgia
First in Terrell then first in Georgia.
All Herod is proud OF Johns success.
New pupils are matriculating at
school, about IS or 20 having been
enrolled in the last two weeks. We
have competent, conscientious teach
ers, and the pupils learn fast.
A negro driving an auto ran into
wagon belonging to Mr. John Co
ker. The occupants OF the wagon were
more or less hurt; the wagon and one
mule damaged somewhat and the
other mule killed.
Clubdom.
The Hcrod Woman's club held their
! October meeting Tuesday The meet
ing opened with America, after
which was the collect; the presidents
report and also report Of the vice pres
ident; a talk by Mrs Gurr, president
OF the Federated clubs. Other officers
made reports, as did chairmen OF the
various committees, all OF which were
good. Fine arts will at once begin inn
Iproving the school grounds and con-
tinue music in the school, and the
| musical memory contests The pro-
gram was given by the press and
publicity committee. Mrs Hannah,
chairman, spoke on The Three Ps.
Mrs. Jim Cocker spoke on press and
Publicity" Mrs Hass on Magazine
Exchange" and Mrs. Wall, our par
Humanitarian, gave us information on
that subject. Mrs c. NJ Harris gave
fine reading of the collect, which
was spoken to by Mrs Hannah Mrs.
Gurr was gladly recognized, and gave
one OF her interesting and Informative
talks on various lines. We are always
so glad to have her with us. She is
an inspiration to us. Brick ice cream
and waters were served. Miss Jimmy
Cocker and Miss Kathryn Duggan as
sisted. Mr.. Alvin McLendon, of DaW
son, called for one OF our club on a
business detail, and was served re
freshments by the girl pages in the
club kitchen, he and they enjoying it |
very much. The November meeting
will be at 8 80 on the 10th OF the
month. Applied Education, Mrs. |
Duggan. chairman, and Mrs Altman.
Mrs. Gurr scored the press and pub
licity program, Mrs Hannah chair
man, as reaching the 100 mark.
Religious.
Rev. Charles McKibben will fill his
regular appointment here on Sunday
morning and evening. You are invited
to hear him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Smith, Mrs.
Hannah, Miss Helen Melton and Mr..
Carey Melton attended the Summer
hill Association at Richland last week
and report a splendid session Of the
association. The next years session
will be at Sardis.
The chairman of the B. Y. P. Z.
committees will meet promptly at 81
Sunday evening and each one give in
written reports.
The B. Y. P. U. will meet at OILS
Sunday evening. Come on time, so as
not to infringe on Rev. McKibben's
preaching hour.
The officers and group captains OF
the B. Y P. .. will be entertained by
Miss Helen Melton on Friday evening
from 7 to 10 o'clock.
Herod Personals.
The many friends OF Mrs. Hugh
lMcLendon will be glad to know that
/ She was able to return home from
cambridge hospital Thursday, and is
doing fine, for which we are all glad.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Sem, Misses
Ruth and Evelyn Sem and Mr.. John
Hugh Sem, OF Pleasant Hill, have
visited Mr.. and Mrs Hugh McLen-
don and Mr. and Mrs. John Lee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory McCarty,
Mr.. and Mrs John McCarty and Mr..
Bert Holder, with their eight children,
OF Cuthbert, have visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Heaton.
Julian Riley, Earl Riley and Theo
| Peddy, of Dawson, were pleasant
weekend visitors here at the Hass
and Cocker homes
Mr.. Will Kitchens has moved Yeo-
mans Much regret is expressed at the
removal OF this estimable family from
our community.
DR.. and Mrs Elm Collum, Miss
i Dorothy Colum and Julian Collum,
OF Ellaville, have visited relatives here.
A number OF our W. NJ. S. will at
tend their annual association at Mace
donia on Wednesday the 18th.
Mrs. Hannah entertained at thea
tire party last week, going to The
Street of Forgotten Men"
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jones, OF Yeo-
mans, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh