The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-10-10

which was spread on tables under
the oaks, the formal dedication
was held at 2 p. m, with the Rev
j. L. Neil, district superintendent,
presiding. The history of the
church was given by Mrs. j. ].
Davis, Sr., one of the oldest mem
bers who has been associated with
the church for 70 years.
All age groups were represent
ed, ranging from Mrs. Davis to
the infant son of the Rev. and
Mrs. J. A. Williamson, who is only
three weeks old. An excellent
song service was led by the Rev.
Courtney of Hurley. with Miss
Ida Mae Davis accompanying on
the piano, which had been donat-
ed to the church by the Youth
Fellowship group. The baptism
of the Rev. and Mrs. William
sons infant son was held during
the dedication ceremony. The
church presented Rev. Neil with
a pen and pencil set as a token OF
appreciation for his services, and
the Rev. Neil in turn presented
to Rev. Van Valkenburg a pen
that he had used to sign reports
of the conference. The church
and congregation are indebted to
Mrs. McInnis for the lovely flow
ers donated to the church.
Everyone is glad to hear that
little Sherry Davis is able to be
at home from the Jackson Coun-
ty hospital where she was con-
fined for the past ten days with
an infected shoulder.
Mrs. Eula Carter and daughter,
Bernice, and the formers mother.
Mrs. H. C. Watson, of Ocean
Springs spent the day with the
latter's brother, Mr.. R. C. Fag-
gard, Sunday.
Professor j. J. Melvin of Hur-
ley was a dinner guest of Mr..
and Mrs. r. c. Faggard Sunday.
The patrons met at the school
house on Monday night and re-
organized the P-TA group. Mrs.
Leslie Golf was elected president
in the place of Mrs. Clyde It'd
well who has moved away. Many
new members joined. The presi-
dent was asked to appoint the
members of the different commit
tees to serve before the next
meeting which will be October 81.
A Halloween party was planned
for.
Mr.. Lee benson of Jackson, in a
talk, stressed the three essentials
characteristic of a noble life,
truth, love and sympathy. After
the program the meeting adjourn
ed to the home economics room
where Mrs. Bradley, the home
economics teacher, and her class
of girls served sandwiches, cake
and iced lemonade. There were
35 members present.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rockwell
and son, Charles, of Pritchard,
Ala, we're weekend guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rockwell.
The Baptist church is going up
rapidly now. We hope to be
back in service of worship by
Christmas.
The Y-Teen organized last week
and elected the following girls as
officers: Dolores Page, president;
Magalene Johnson, vice president;
Joyce Faggard, treasurer; Myr-
lene Cumbest, reporter; Mrs. Jack
King, advisor.
Miss Ruth Valentine spent the
weekend in Wade visiting friends.
She is in school now at Mississip-
pi Southern where she expects to
get her degree in the spring.
Everyone enjoyed the picture
show in song, Sunday night at the
Baptist church, ut is Well With
MY Soul, and Il Will Sing You a
Song. The pastor delivered a
very interesting sermon on these
subjects.
We are very glad to welcome
in our school faculty, Mrs. Cor
man of Pascagoula who is the 4th
and 5th grade teacher.
The new gymnasium is pro-
crossing nicely. The foundation
has been laid and construction has
started.
The Home Demonstration club
met in the school cafeteria last
Thursday. The meeting was
opened by the president. Mrs.
Lucille Carter, after which the
business of the evening was TAX
en- up. A report of the council
meeting was given by Mrs. Car
ter, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Holy
field who had attended. Then a
report of the talk on Better
PaTenthood" by DR.. Robbins was