The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-07-21
PARROTT PARAGRAPHS

Up to this time 20 carloads of
peaches have been shipped from Par
rott. Although the crop is not so large
this season as it was last the fruit is
large and of the same high grade.
Death of Mrs. Greene.
Funeral services for Mrs. ]. P.
Greene, who died at her home about
five miles from Parrot, on Thursday
afternoon, were held at Sardis church
Friday afternoon. Rev. J. w. Ham,
pastor of the PARROT Baptist church,
performed the last sad rites. Inter
ment was in Sardis cemetery. Mrs.
Greene was born at Dalton, Ga,
about y years ago. Before her mar
riage she was Miss Elizabeth Lynch.
Mr. and Mrs. Greene moved to this
section Of Georgia about so years ago.
During her residence here she endear-
ed heself to a wide circle of friends
and has for many years been loyal
member of the Baptist church. Mrs.
Greene had been in bad health for
quite long time, and her death was
not unexpected. The deceased is sur
yived by her husband, Mr.. j. T.
Greene, and several nephews and
tneices.
Lightning Hits House.
During the thunderstorm last Mon
dav afternoon lightning struck ten
ant house on the place of Mr.. Jim
Whaley, about three miles southwest
of PARROT. The house was not dam
aged, but a colored man who was sit
ting on the porch was knocked I'M
conscious. The same bolt of lightning
struck and killed a chicken in the yard.
On Friday afternoon a heavy rain and
some hail fell at Parrott, and Just
north of town. The hail stones were
small and did not do much damage.
Bridge Party.
On Monday afternoon Mrs. 5. I.
| Yarbrough entertained with delight
| full bridge party in honor of her guest,
Miss Mary Dunn, of Macon The
house was decorated attractiveiy IN
deep pink crepe myrtle and yellow
lilies. Two tables were used. ne
Epuests were Miss Dunn, Miss Matti-
bel Pinkston. Miss Odelle Marshall,
Miss Argyle Cole, Miss Louise Pink
sion Mrs. r. R. Holt, Mrs. Glenn
Crowell and Mrs. H. L. Arnold. Alter
session of bridge the hostess served
a delicious salad course.
PARROT News Notes.
The friends of Miss Mattibel Pink
ston regret to learn that she has been
III for several days and wish her a
speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lassiter Kirkstey
have as their guest nine and nan
pound daughter The little lady arrlv-
ed Tulv 10th, and has not been gwen
| a name.
Mrs. Veney and children lett FRIDAY.
for Macon to attend the funeral OF
Mr.. Veney's mother, who died at her
home at Macon following a tail she
received several days ago. Mr.. Veney,,
who is in Panama, has been notlhed
of his mothers death.
Parrot Personals.
Mr. and Mrs. G. c. Scanlin, OF Bar
tow. Fla, who spent few days Win n
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Fletcher, lett
Wednesday for Ridgecrest, n =
where they will spend the rest OF the
Mrs. B. f. Jones and children, OF
Atlanta, and Mr. Roland PinkSton
spent Friday with Mrs. Tom IRWIN
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Thornton IT,,
had as their guest during the past
week Mr.. and Mrs. Bernice Horn OF
Brentwood. D
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowen, OF Preston
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Stubs were
guests of Mr.. ard Mrs. Forest Stuoos
on Sunday In 81
Brentwood, and Mr.. and Mrs. J; l /.
Thornton, jr., spent Monday at blue
Springs. D:.,. 81
Jacksonville. Fla, spent the past week
With Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Pinkstona.,
Mr.. A. P. Hatcher and MISS AWE
Hatcher, of Cuthbert, visited Mrs J.
Ia Pinkston during the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Cochran, were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Al
len in Dawson last week.
Miss Mary Dunn returned 10 nel
home at Macon Thursday after Visit
10 Mrs. S. c. Yarbrough
Misses Marie and Mary julia ZEN
ninqs spent the weekend with MISS
Martha Ellen Kennedy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Banks lett last wees
70 visit relatives in Bowdon and otner
ooints in north Georgia.