The Lexington advertiser., 1945-11-15

nouoA VI Tie plue ana gold star men
OF Lexington and Holmes County.
White birch trees, European vari-
ETY., Betula Laciniata, have been
planted on the grounds of the Bap-
tist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Episco-
palian, and Catholic Churches and
the Jewish Synagogue-dedicated to
the returned men.
Three of the white birch trees
were planted in the Lexington.
Cemetery to memorialize the Gold
Star Men; the Gold Star Mothers
and the families of the Gold Star
Men. Soil from all parts Of Holmes
County was mixed and used in tho
planting of the trees.
The trees are creamy white with
characteristic black markings, tri-
angular leaves, shiny surface and
slender branches.
"Sheathed in Silvery grayness top
ped by feathery green,
White birches gleam in woodlands
and lean DER lakes serene"
Gertrude Jones.
At mellow twilight, in forest
setting of tranquility, the following
program will be given:
PROGRAM
"The whole round world triumphant,
halls the glory"-Jean Sielius
God Bless America-Irving Berlin
National Anthem-(Audience Stand
ing)
Mrs. Edgar Lumpkin, organ; Ed
Tye Nelson, trumpet
Vocal Solo-Absent-John MetcaH
Mrs. Brady Cole
Invocation-Rev. A. Y. Brown
Chorale of mems voices-On Great
Love Hil1s-Jean Sibelius (from
ndia)-American Legion, v.
F. W.'s and choirs
Vocal Trio-White Birches in thu
Rain--Krone and Loomies
Rain-Krone and Loomis-Mea-
DANES Murrell McRae, Melvin
Wells, Mrs. Lumpkin, organ, Syl-
via Lynn Cohen, clarinet
Memorial Tribut e-Mrs. Robert
Gwin
Memorial Song g-There is No Death
Johnston and O'Hara-Mixed
voices of choir, Mrs. Lumpkin at
organ
Benediction-Rev. r. G. Valentine
Organ Finale-Home Sweet Home
John Howard Payne
"The hills behold! are now a path Of
splendor,
Transfigured all, and all are CROWN
ed with light"
Finlandia
The choir will be composed OF tho
following Mems Voices Mr.. r. c,
Moore, Mr.. Jimmie Boatwright, Mr..
Jessie Boatwright, Mr.. w. B. Kenna.
Mr.. P. H. Williams, Mr.. j. F. Will
liams, Mr.. Melvin Wells, Mr.. Paul
Horan, Mr.. Leslie Johnson, Mr.. Em-
NETT Reese, Mr.. Hilary CHM.
Women's Voices Mrs. Reggie VIII
liams, Mrs. Melvin Wells, Mrs. MUIR
rell McRae, Mrs. Brady Cole. Mrs.
Reuben Gulledge, Mrs. Joe Berman.
Mrs. Leroy Paris, Miss Mariana
Kimbrough, Mrs. Elsie Marks, Miss
Janice Young.
Mrs. Murren McRae-Director Of
Singing.
Mrs. Edgar Lumpkin-Organist.
Master Ed Tye Neilson-Trumpet
Miss Sylvia Lynn Cohen-Clari-
net.
Sincere appreciation and thanks
are given by the club members to
he following:
The Holmes County Bank and
Trust Co., donated funds for music.
Mrs. Robert Gwin donated pro-
Trans of service.
Mr.. ]. A. Taylor made framework
or decorations and assisted in deco
alton of the church.
Mr.. I. w. Carson planted trees and
obtained soil from county for this.
Peoples Drug Store donated white
andles.
Miss Hazel Brannon, space in The
lexington Advertiser and The DUE
ant News.
Mrs. R. P. Ellis made lighted SER
ice stars.
Mrs. Edgar Lumpkin, organist.
Watson's Bargain Store for use, Of
ruck.
Those on program: Mr.. Mcdaniel
nd the Boy Scouts; Mr.. Scott and
and students; MIR. r. T. Caldwell
nth the Mississippi Power and
light Co.; MIR. Henri Watson, can
elabra.
Business houses win be asked to
lose at 4:30 for the service which
ill last less than an hour.