davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
Weddings
Holy Cross Undergraduates Sponsor YuIetide Dance

A most successful holiday dance was sponsored last evening at the Hotel Elton by the Waterbury Un- dergraduate club of Holy Cross col- lege. Arrangements for the event were in charge of Q committee headed by Guy Russo. Dr. M. J. Lawlor, honorary president, was among those present,
 The guests included: Frank Keane, Mary Blake, Ray Earth, Beverly Tompkins, George Bolan, Mary 0il- martin, John Solon, Mary Louise Parsons, Robert shunway, Eileen Cavanaugh, William Heir, Margaret Muller, Bob Quinn, Helen St. John, Fred Strom, Mary Fitzgerald, Wil- liam Deedy, Doris Malone, Peter Me- Sherry, Arlene Sandland, Rutledge Parker, Margaret Barry, Joseph No- Ian, Dora Ryan, John Nolan, Louise Culhane, John Monahan, Florence Conroy, Edward ?. Bradley, Kath- leen oConnor, Guy Russo, Edythe Barbieri, Charles o'Connor, Nancy Grimm, Frank DeVorken, Helen Ross, Al RuSso, Diana Poletta, Cor. don Schick, Lorraine Downs,
 Richard Leonard, Doris Cedar holm, Harry Cashin, Jr., Irene De. laney, Douglas Hennessey, Kay Smith, Francis Dwyer, May O'Keefe, William 0ummper, Ruth Quinn, Norbert Henebry, Muriel McDuff Irving Upton, Betty Callahan, Ted Anton, Ruth Kearns, Walter Angle Peggy DriSooll, William Lyons, Doris Stevens, Francis Els, Betty 0uil- foile, Charles Biggane, Ann Wolfe James M. Bowling, Corrine Hiekox Frank Mccoy, Doris Hughes, Jack Aubrey, Betsy Buckley, Ted Harty Barbara Bunting, Gregory 0ilmar- tin, Joan German, Edmund J. Daly Emile Fitzpatrick,
 Bob Butler, Mary Culhane, Harold Cooke, Peggy Bowman, William duilfoile, Patricia Meorath, Walter Hayes, Myrtle Gabriel, Edmund sul- livan, Mary Shanney, John Depot Elizabeth Russell, Charles Lombardi Christine Russell, Jimmie dribbon Marion Duff, Richard Burns, Jane Russell, John Codraro, oeorgiana Russell, John Lyons, Doris Dwan James oilson, Doris Barrett, Fran- els Me0rath, Kay Kelly, Paul pris- coll, Jeanne Aube, William Dwan Mary Jane Hayes, Edward Bowen dinnie Bronson, Torch Minor, Nan- eile Mcdar, Joe Stevens, Marion Mc0ar, James Feney, Mildred Jar wis, John Connole, Marguerite Lav. alette, Pat zailkas, Evelyn White George LaPointe, Sophie Unikas Robert Good, Emmabelie Bonner John Lawlor, Christine Finn, Ker MalSch, Rita Delaney, Francis Feeloy, Airline ChatAeld, MT. ane Mrs. Edmund ]. Kiernan, deorg, Brennan, Kay Kiernan, Edward J 0'Donnell, Irene D. Daley Jamel R. Lawlor and Margaret ?. Stein metz,
 Francis Dedell, Nancy Mccarthy Bennett Daiy, Eleanor Dee, MT. ans Mrs. George Mulligan, IT,. Franei Muliigan, Elizabeth Bergin, Mir. ans Mrs. Howard Clancy, Desmond sul'
 livan, Elizabeth Curley, Kennetl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
Nolan Joyce
 Wedding Today

A wedding of local interest was solemnized this morning at 0 o'clock at the Holy Comforter church in Washington, D. 0. when Miss Margo Cecelia Joyce, daughter of pr. Leo Fl. Joyce and the late Mrs. L, II. Joyce of Madison street, Passaic, N. J. became the bride of pr. David Michael Nolan, son of Thomas M. Nolan and the late Mrs, T. M. Nolan of Washington, D. 0. Rev. Patrick Begley officiated at the ceremony and was also celebrant of the nuptial mass which followed.
 A program of nuptial music was rendered with several solos and duets being sung including the fol- lowing selections. Ave Marie," "pa- ter Nosteg" "TeDum," 70 Lord I Am Not Worthy" and "Panis Angel icus."
 The bride wore Q Molyneux "Aler- te" blue sheer wool suit trimmed with soutache braid. Her hat was Q matching tricorn with orchid trim and yelling and she wore Q corsage of orchids pinned with diamonc and pearl sunburst pin which her mother wore when she was married, the pin having been Q gift to the Mrs. Joyce from the brides father, pr. Joyce. Her only attendant was Miss Margaret Reddan of Trenton, N. J., former college roommate of the bride, who was attired in Vik- ing blue ensemble with dubonnet accessories and she wore @ corsage of dubonnet and pale pink carna- tions.
 Edward Nolan, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and the ushers were: Dr. Joseph Barker and pr. Joseph J, Kuhn.
 Following the ceremony c cham pagne breakfast and reception was held ct the Willard Hotel in Wash ington. Dr. Nolan and his bride will sail Saturday on the S. s. Roosevelt for Q wedding trip to Bermuda. The bride will wear Q navy and white travelling costume and c silver fox jacket with e white orchid eorsage
 Upon their return they will reside ct Hillcrest in Washington, D. O.. after February ist.
 The bride Is Q graduate of Bene- dlctine Academy, aptterson and Georgian Court College at Lake, wood, N. J, She Is president of the Junior Guild of St. Mary's Hospital in PaSsaic, president of the Bene- dietine Alumnae Association, and Q member of the Aquinas Club of the Sigma Delta.
 Her mother was the late Margaret Kennedy of this city and she is a niece of Joseph P. Kennedy, prin- cipal of Wilby High School and al- SO Q niece Of William D. and Henry Kennedy and Miss Sadie Kennedy of Crescent street. Her father Is president of the staff of St. Mary's hospital in Passaie, N. J, and Is the twelfth physician in his family, the brides grandfather having been the late pr. Thomas Joyce of New York city,
 pr, Nolan iS Q graduate of St. Johns Preparatory School, George town University, and the George town School of Medicine. At present he Is completing his second year Of internShip at Providence Hospital in Washington and will Do . resident surgeon ct Columbia Hospital in Washington and will practice surg. cry In that city. He Is c member Of the Phi Chi Fraternity and the Georgetown Alumni Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28

Carter, Lorraine McElligott, Harry Stover, Dorothy Martin, James 0. Doherty, M. Claire Murphy, Joseph Summa, Virginia Mascolo, Burt zailkas, Eadie Peters, John Ander- son, Helen Miket, Virgil Scuillo, Peg Freney, Tom O'Connor, Mary Meehan, Mfr. and Mrs. Thomas True love, Robert Kenney, Genevieve Hyland, Anthony Culota, Blanche Cofrancesco, Francis Borxilauskas. June Qarrity, Jim Msdrath, Betty Collins, Joseph Maher, Leigha A.. Kast, Chick Nurnherger, Jean cliff ford, Tom McGrath, Marie Logan, Jack Medford, Clara Malsch, Charles Martin, Eleanor Cyr, George Giles pie, Fannie Rossi, George FesAS~' Kay Nastri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
Weddings
TooKEY.BYRNEs

Miss Mary Enda Bynes, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Byrnes of Louns- bury street, was married yesterday morning at St. Francis Xavier church to Thomas E. Tookey, son Of MT. and Mrs. William Tookey of East Haven. Rev. John Byrnes of st. Thomas seminary in Bloomfield Q brother of the bride, performed tho ceremony and celebrated the nuptial mass. The attending couple were: Mrs. Daniel Walsh, sister of the groom, and Thomas R. Byrnes brother Of the bride. The bride wore c suit of robin egg blue trimmed with mink, with brown ace cosSorieg, and her attendant wore c purple wool suit trimmed with grey Persian lamb. Both wore corsages of pink eamellias.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28

The Immaculate Conception church was the scene of c pretty Yuletide nuptial this morning at 8 o'clock when Miss Margaret M Miller, daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Frederick Miller Of Cooke street became the bride of Raymond J. Wrenn, son of Mrs. Helen Wrenn and tho late John Wrenn of Edson avenue. Rev. Myron Miller Of Hartford, cousin of the bride, offi- ciated at the ceremony and was also celebrant of the nuptial mass which followed.
 The bride had as her maid of honor and only attendant, her sis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
FEIoEN.B

The wedding of Miss Fanny Be. renbaun1, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Derenbaum of Cooke street to Jack deigen Of Kenil- worth street, son of MT. and Mrs Samuel Foigen Of New York, which was on event of Sunday afternoon took place ct tho Beth.1srael syna- gog. The service at 1880 o'clock was performed by Rabbi Moses D sheinkopf. Mario DoCicco played tho wedding music.
 The bride was given in mar. riago by her parents. Her bridal gown Of white silk jersey was long sleeved and full skirted. it had Q gathered girdle effect at the waist- Inc and tho neck was V-shaped. Sho wore her mothers wedding veil of white tullo. From floral head" dress of cAmolliaS and orange bloss sons it feli to threo quarter length She carried c Bible marked with ca. inelliag and sweet peas. Miss Es- thor Borenbauin, her sister, and maid of honor, wore salmon pink chiffon. The gown was made with c long gleeved, quilted effect jacket She carried c bouquet of American Beauty roses. Benjamin Ozaroff, an uncle Of MT. Feigen was best man.
 Over 100 guests attended the re- ception ct Sossin's restaurant fol- lowing the ceremony. Guests were present from Detroit, Mich. Hartford, Philadelphia and New York. Mrs. Deronbaum wore q gown of black crepe with c gar. dofiia corsage. Mrs. Felgen also wore black crepe with gardenias.
 The couple left alter h the day on their wedding trip to Atlantic City. When they return they will live at i4o Cooke street. The bride Is c graduate of Crosby high school and the Waterbury hospital school Of nursing. Mir. Feigen attended New York university.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
Lorraine Smith Is
 Birthday Party Guest

A birthday party was given last evening in honor of Miss Lorraine Smith at her home on Meriden road, Games and dancing were enjoyed during the evening and refreSh. ments were served. The guest Of honor was the recipient of many gifts.
 Those present were: Hiida Dres- sell, Jeannette Duhamei, Adele Ed- mond, Shirley Peters, Doris Des- sette, Mae O'lara of Watertown Lorraine Smith and Walter Bryan Walter Dresseil, Kenneth Burns oi this city, Raymond Maiia of Water. vile, William Whitty, Harold oib. bons and Clayton BradShaw e! 0akviile, Paul Rattle and William Huil Of ToFrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
Annual Xmas Party
 Enjoyed By Sorority

A Christmas party was held re- gently by the members Of the Sem. per Fidolis sorority ct the Koffee Kottage. Games were enjoyed, c grabbing was held and c delicious luncheon was served. Those attend- ing tho party included Miss Nydia Barone, Dom Fusco, Miss Florence sciullo, Vernie Barone, Miss Mary Scalo, Edmund sciullo, Miss Anne Jameie, Alex Noie, Miss Grace Carlo, John Pesce, Miss Mary Ciehitto, Michael Devino, Miss Jessie Santa. venere, Chino Manzolii.
 The Aviglianese Coeds held c Christmas party on Friday evening at the Flower Grill on Walnut street. A grab bag was enjoyed as well as dancing and singing and refreshments were served. Miss Rose D'Andrea was guest of honor. Those attending were: Marie Santarsiero, D'Andrea, Mary Longo. Deanna Longo, Angie Yanniello, Margaret Rosa, Carniay Martelli,, Edith Dolli, vaneri and Rose santora.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28


 Howard DletE, the publlclst extra. ordinary for Metro, had hardly set- tied In New York for the big open mg of SelHnick's "Cone With the Wind," when he was herated vic the phone by 0 woman She said she was an executive of the D A. R. and not only had that group not been invited to comment on the epic film but neither had they re- ceived any tickets to the preview ID. A. RID. A. R." unused Howard. What does D. A. R, meanp"
 "That means" she said, "Daugh- ters of the American Revolution"
 There's your answer" replied DietE, this is Q Civil War picture. "
 Wellington Koo, the Chinese tiip- lomat, was seated alongside Q goofy American lad at Q League of Ma tions dinner As they finished the initial course, the lad, for something better to say, remarked. {. You likee soupeep" Roo merely nodded Later Roo addressed the asSemblage in Oxonian English, and as the applause was deafenine, Koo turned to the embarrassed neighhor and Rood; "You likee speechee9"
 When von Rlbbentrop flew to Moscow to sign the CommunaA pact he suggested that 1t be for ten years .. Molotov suggested 1t be for fifteen "oh, let's make it ten" said von Ribhentrop "No," said Molotov, "let's make 1t fifteen'' :, After all," replied the famous Nagi whose government has broken every treaty, whats the differencep"
 In light of Mussolinis recent mimicking of Hitler's policies, the following is interesting: Marguerlta Sarfatti, who once was one of Il Duce's closest friends had Q son who died in the World War at the age of i8, Mime. Sarfattl wrote book about her son, Roberto, several years ago, and Mussolini in Q preface to 1t wrote: This is dedicated to Rob- erto Sarfatti-the most beautiful flower of our race"
 Roberto was Jewish.
 After the eloquent pleas for peace by the President and the Pope, the Rome press devoted reams of space yapping that If peace comes "it will come because of the untiring eff forts of Il Duce" That recalls the story of the flea and thee lee phant, who walked side by side over Q little bridge. After they crossed it, the flea threw out It's chest and said to the elephant; Boy, we sure did shake that thingi"
 Nunnally Johnson saw the item In the paper about John Ford, the director, which alleged that Mir, Foyd had not taken pay for direct. ing Grapes Of Wrath "dit out" he said, T don't believe it." Well" said the newspaperfnan, q got that story from one of the most important producers in Holly wood-ho oughta know"
 Why then do you suppose Ford had two butlers9" rebuttled Nun- nally, to keep him untidy9"
 George Bernard Shaw's latest play, Geneva" which Is now run- niAg in Canada, is actually being written from day to day Shaw keeps it topical by cabling new lines daily to keep up with the changes in the international situation , The Theater Guilds board of direc- tors flew to Canada to sec the show They may not produce 1t in the U. 6. because "it iS anti-British, pro-totalitarian and Russian"
 The reason Great Britain hasn't stopped it for those reasons tnor does it censor his cables) is this;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
SWEET SUITE

Herbert stothart, composer of many of Hoilywood's brilliant and original musical scores, has again accomplished the unusual in taking Rimsky Korsakovs ballet suite, "Schoherayado," and presenting t in operatic form in "Balalaika."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28

Miss Margaret o. Martel, of Sag amore, will be the soloist ct . mu- Sical program arranged by the Hartford Kiwanis club for its luncheon meeting tomorrow. The luncheon will be held at the Hotel Bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY

"Balalaika," is Nelson EddyS fourth anniversary picture. Like Iona Massey, he had c two.year walt before becoming q star over- night in Naughty Marietta"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
SCREEN REUNION

Frank Morgan and Charles Rugr gies are reunited in "Balalalka" for tho first time since making their screen debut together in 1920 iil "Queen Nigh."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
LUKE.sTEWART

MT. and Mrs. M. W. Stewart of Shortt street announce the engage ment of their daughter, Mildred to John James Luke, son of Mrs. Clara Luke of Sunset avenue. No date has been set for the wedding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
SOCIAL AC77VI7ZES=We,
Engagements
COLEELA.RANAunn

Mfr. and Mrs, Joseph Ranaudo of 0ranby street announce the enc gagement of their daughter Mary to Louis Colella, son of Mrs. Josephine Collella of Morgan Place. No date has been set for the wedding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
BRUNELLT.DT FLORIO

BMUNELhh-Dk FLOMIO
 MT. and Mrs. John Di Florio an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Florence Rosemary, to AL bert Brunnelli, son of MT, and Mrs Louis Brunnelli of Highland ave- f1ue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28

Dennis o'Keefe, who wrote stories and screen plays before he became c film actor, has just completed prize- -fightre yarn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28

sidney skolsky, the hypochon- driac eolumnist, went to see one Of the best medicos on the Movie Coast Sidney complained that he must have kidney trouble .. "The peculiar thing about kidney dis- case" said tho doc, Ifs that the victim doesn't feel any pain or dis- comfort"
 "Yeh, yeh," skolsky shouted "thoSe arc my symptoms exactlyW
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28

Bonita Granville will Do seen in Forty Little Mothers"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
Walter WilacIaeu On Br0adzgny
NOTES or A NEW YORKER

tTFads Mark Regstsrel Copyright isas Daily Mirror Inc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28

They know that Shaw is a publicity hound and is trying to bait them Into milking Geneva" front-page stuff,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28

Add picturesque reportage, Jimmy Lowell, reviewing Bette Davis as EllS- aheth in The Dallas Herald: Tt is relatively easy for one Elizabeth to play another when each is Queen"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28

When won Ribbentrop flew to Moscow to sign the CommunaZi pact he suggested that 1t be for ten years .. Molotov suggested 1t be for fifteen "oh, let's make 1t ten" said von Ribbentrop "No," said Molotov, "let's make 1t fifteen' :. After all," replied the famous Nagi whose government has broken every treaty, whats the differencep"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-12
Present Day Club
In Switzerland

On their world cruise the Present
Day Club members spent a very de-
lightful week in Switzerland and met
at the home of Mrs. B. o. Beisel on
Tuesday to ten some of their friends
about their good times. Mrs. Ray
Campbell had as her subject Death
In the Alps and gave it very con-
vincingly. "The Paradox of the Sat-
isfied Swiss was the subject Mrs.
Quitman Steed selected for her very
interesting paper, and Mrs. Leon Max
well very beautifully described Lake
Geneva, which is probably "the'
show place Of all Switzerland.
Guests. for the afternoon included
Mrs. Louis Longinotti, Mrs. j.. E,
Brown, Mrs. j. E. Steen, Mrs. Ken
meth Van Keuren, Mrs. Glazier Mont.
gomery, Mrs. G. L. Collins, Mrs. Oar
Comfort.
Mrs. c. A. Watkins was welcomed
as a new member.
After a delicious salad course was
served the club adjourned to NEE,
January Path with Mrs. Quitmar
Steed.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-12
Moths Long Wedding
-~Sufemnized Here

An event of much interest was
the wedding Of Miss Mary Marjorie
Mathis and c. e. Long, Jr. which
was solemnized on Sunday, January
l, at 1870 o'clock in the home OF
MFR. and Mrs. c. e. Long, with the
Rev. w. r. Haynie officiating. Miss
Myrtis Haynie played II Love You
Truly and Lohengrin's wedding
March,"
The living room was attractively
decorated with white chrysanthemums
and ferns.
The bride was dressed in a beau
tifui light blue travelling suit with
accessories to match and wore a
eorsage Of talisman ose
After the ceremony the couple left
immediately for Pensacola, Florida
and other southern points from which
they have returned. They will be
located in an apartment in the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Weir.
MIR. Long is a prominent young
business man Of Durant.
Only a few relatives and friends
attended the wedding. They includ-
ed the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
C. e. Mathis of Water Valley; the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. e.
Long; Mr. and Mrs. W.. D. Sanders,
Carthage; Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Edwards,
Water Valley; Mr.. and Mrs. d. e.
Mathis and Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Max
well, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Irby, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Irby. Bobbie Irby,
Miss Lena Irby, Durant; and Miss
Mary Elizabeth Stigler, Tchula.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-12
Social Calendar

Friday
The Gamma Club will hold their
regular meeting on Friday, January
Is, in the home of Mrs. G. H. Car
ruth, hostess.
Tuesday
The Nevin Music Club will meet
in the home OF Mrs. w. r. Haynie
at $3.50 o'clock Tuesday, January IL,
with Mrs. Dudley Brumfield, Miss
Frances Allen and Mrs. w. r. Haynie
hostesses.
Thursday
The B. & p. w. Club will meet
Thursday evening, January 10, at 1880
o'clock with Mrs. r. e. Rosson, Jr.
Is hostess.
A tea-shower will be given Thurs
day, January 10, in the home of Mrs.
F. c. Calender bonoring Miss Doris
Martin. bride-elect.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. U. G.. Owen spent
last week in Memphis with her mo-
Their, Mrs. George Pryor.
L. E. Taylor OF Greenwood was a
business visitor in Durant Monday
and Tuesday.
Graham Field returned to Green
wood Monday after spending III
weekend here with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. jackson visited
friends in Sails Sunday afternoon.
Thomas Ramsey returned home on
Sunday from Monroe, Ga. to visit
his mother, Mrs. G. b. Ramsey.
Mrs. ]. s. Moorhead of Memphis
visited friends in Durant over the
weekend.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-12
Mortin-MonseII Marriage
On Saturday, Jonuory %

OF widespread interest in Durant
and throughout the state is the an
nouncement of the engagement and
approaching marriage Of Miss Doris
Martin, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
c.. Martin, to A. b. Mansell, Jr., son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Mansell, of
Camden.
The marriage will be performed on
Saturday afternoon, january 28, at
five o'clock, In the Durant Methodist
Church. The Rev. e. s. Lewis will
perform the ceremony.
Miss Martin will have as her maid
of honor her sister, Miss Edwina
Martin. Mrs. Frank Mitchell, Jack
son, will be her mafron Of honor,
and the bridesmaids are Miss Car
gill Howard and Miss Evelyn Man
sell, sister Of the groom.
Flower girls will be little Misses
Linda Lou McCullar and Anna Betty
Carruth. Master Johnny Howell will
be ring bearer.
Morris Mansell, Clarksdale, will be
his brothers best man and grooms-
men will include Robert Cain and
Tom Tucker, both Of Canton, and
King Rogers. Dyersburg, Tenn.
Miss Martin is a very attractive
young woman with a great deal of
personal charm that has endeared
her to a wide circle of friends. She
was educated in the schools Of Durant
and at Holmes Junior College. She
received her college degree at Delta
State Teachers College in Cleveland
In May and during this year has been
engaged in teaching in the schools
of Camden.
Mr.. Mansell, the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Mansell, of Camden, was
educated in Camden and finished
school at Moorhead. He 10 engaged
In planting interests near Camden
where the young couple will make
their home.
A number Of pre-nuptial affairs
have been planned to honor the bride.
elect.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-12
Circle No. 2 Meets With
Mrs. E. S. Lewis

Circle Number 2 OF the Methodist
Missionary Society met with Mrs. f.
s. Lewis Monday, January 9th. Of
ficers were elected as follows: Leader,
Mrs e. s. Lewis; assistant leader,
Mrs. F. v. McCuIlar; secretary, Mrs.
G. A. Watkins; treasurer, Mrs. Joe
Meek. Mission Study is to be given
by Mrs. Harry O'Cain. Octagon cou-
pom chairman, Mrs. B. o. Beisel.
Twcnty-one members and one guest
were served detachable refreshments
by the hostess.
Next meeting will be held January
23rd at the home OF Mrs. ]. r. Joyce.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-12
Mrs. Paul Odom Hostess
To Bridge Club

Mrs. Paul Odom entertained the
two-table bridge club Tuesday after
o in the lounge of the Hotel Du-
rant.
Mrs. Eugene Cole was the winner
Of the first prize.
Those members present were: Mrs
Wdnifred Mcintyre, Miss Catherine
Calender, Mrs. Frank Calender, Mrs
Eugene Cole, Mrs. Albert Tatum, Miss
G. ". Drane, Mrs. Paul Odom and
Mrs. r. e. Rbsson, Jr. was a guest
at the club meeting.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-12

It Is the desire of this paper to
publish a full account of all the
news in Durant. We will appre-
ciate our readers phOning In or
turning IN locals, personals, ac-
counts of club meetings, church
news. parties and other social
gatherings.
We know our news. We want
yours, too. Phone 10
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-12
Ruth Howard Honors Mrs.
D. J. Crawford, Jr.

Miss Ruth Howard entertained
with a beautifully appointed lunch
con last Saturday at the Hotel Coffee
Shop for Mrs. d. j. Crawford, Jr.
popular young matron of Maryland
The table had for it's centerpiece
a silver vase of poinsettas. Very
useful and attractively wrapped gifts
were place cards for the guests, Mrs
D. j. Crawford, Jr., Mrs. Curtis How
ard, and Mrs. Madge Lipsey. Mrs.
Crawford was lovely in a Teal blue
wool dress with dubonnet accesso-
ries. Miss Howard wore green with
brown accessories.