The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-06-02
Pidens News
BY Mrs. Mamie Jones

BY Mrs. Mamie Jones
Presbyterian Auxiliary Celebrates
birthday with Banquet
The Presbyterian Auxiliary cele-
brated its birthday with q banquet in
the home Of Mrs. FELTON, Worthy
Monday afternoon at $50 o'clock.
The living room and dining room
were beautifully decorated with spring
flowers. The guests were invited to
the dining ROOM, where their places
were marked with cards. After the
guests were seated q song. Break
Thou the Bread Of Life" was sung
in unison. Mrs. M. A. Hanna made
a talk on the objective Of our birth
day party and introduced Mrs. FELTON,
Worthy, the toastmistress Mrs. E.
C. Buford conducted the devotional,
using as her subject the useful wo-
men of the Bible and their works.
Mrs. Mamie Jones led the prayer.
Miss Lucille Pilgreen represented the
Indian women of our land and was
dressed in typical costume. Doris
Pilgreen represented the Mexican wo-
men and was dressed in Mexican
costume, wearing a real Mexican hat
brought direct from Mexico by Miss
Frances Maxwell. The song, Amer
lea" was sung.
Miss Martha MAJ Hart was dressed
as an alien and gave an interesting
reading. Mrs. e. c. Buford, Mrs.
J.. E. Maxwell and Mrs. M. A. Hanna
made interesting talks or the mis-
sion work in our home field, its calls,
and the results of same. The offer
ing was taken by Miss Mary Hart,
the local treasurer. Prayer of dedica
ton by the pastor, Rev. e. w. Ford
The meeting was closed by singing
one verse of BLESS Be the Tie that
Binds" The delicious refreshments
served consisted of different kinds of
sandwiches, cookies and coca colas
The out of town guests were: Rev.
and Mrs. E. w. Ford, Mrs. Matte
Brumby and Mrs. Paul Hand of
Goodman.
Mrs. C. M. Bryan, Mrs. w. F. Var
borough, Mrs. w. L Arnold and Mrs.
Hood May attended the W.. M. u
meeting held in Durant at the First
Baptist Church Monday afternoon.
Mrs. c. v. Maxwell, Mrs. G. G. Greg
ory. Mrs. J. w. Davidson, Mrs. An
ME Guyton, Mrs. Nell Doty. Miss Jo-
sic Burton, Mrs. w. A. Hanna, and
Mrs. J. r. Hoover attended the Zone
meeting in Goodman Monday.
The high school pupils accompanied
by Mrs. H. p. st. John went to Hol-
mes County Park on q camping trip
Monday.
Mrs. Eula Hannet and sons Of Scoo-
ba were In town for q short while
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Maxwell n
children Of Memphis were the week
end guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. =.
Maxwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. w. Hoover and
son, Winston, Of Wilson. Ark. visit
ed relatives here Saturday.
Friends of Mr.. E. w. Anthony are
happy to know that he is well on the
road to recovery.
J. F. Buck of Lexington was In town
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Cooper were
business visitors to Jackson Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Shelton and Miss
Gladys Gulledge of Goodman were
in town Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Walter Brock of West visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Ar
mold Friday.
Mrs. A. A. Whitehead spent a few
days in Memphis last week.
G.. r. Stroud and Dennis Ander-
son were business visitors to Union
City, Tenn. last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lucas and
son, Early Mac, of Ehenezer attended
the graduating exercises at Pickens
High School Wednesday night, May
25th.
Misses Annie and Josie Spengier
and Mr.. Charles Spengler of jackson
attended the graduating exercises at
Pickens May 25th.