The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-11-22


patton in many Of the homes during
the week end as preparations were
made for the opening Of hunting
season. Red caps, jackets and other
hunting regaha were dragged from
storage. Guns were polished and
dogs were exercised and given extra
care. All looked forward to the /
greatest sport Of the season Mon
day bid fair to dawn with high |
hopes and a Bang! Then very
early in the morning, a gentle rain
began to fall. increasing as the day.
light progressed. The enthusiastic
hunters stirred with restlessness as
they gradually awakened to the
realization that their plans were
married and many postponed. But
fortunately the season is not con-
fined to one day only. So they still
looked forward to what better days
ahead held in store for them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Early Redford, Of
Richmond, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Arnistead Sunday afternoon.
They spent Sunday night with Mr..
and Mrs. John Clancy. Of Farm
vile. Mrs. BEDFORD is a native Of
this community and is now
nurses aide in the Richmond Me-
mortal Hospital.
Nature Lovers Spend Day
|. Mrs John Gillian enjoyed the
day, Wednesday, with Mrs. Mercer
Gillian. They had many interests
in common. Both are nature and
flower lovers SO we do not have to
question how the day was spent.
Rev. and Mrs. H. j. Parker spent
most Of the week in the home Of
the Willie Bases and enjoyed visit
ing and meeting many of their
friends Mr.. Parker came to serve
on this field in 1917 and was
married while here They were
both beloved and have been held
in deep devotion and esteem
through the years. Their visits are
source OF mutual pleasure and en-
joyment. They were dinner guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Hughes
Wednesday and Mr.. and Mrs. Nell
Bradshaw Thursday evening. Rev.
and Mrs. T. O.. Herndon spent the
day with them Thursday. Between
engagements. they visited many of
their friends in this community and
Rice, The associations have been
sweet and memorable.
Football Holiday
Miss Jean Gates and John Gates
were home for the week end. Be
cause Of the football game in Roa-
noke Saturday, the students Of Rad
ford and VPI were given a little
holiday, thus offering an oppor-
tunity for them to slip in a short
visit with their hornefolKs.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Clawson. OF
Richmond, and James T. Bruce
spent Saturday night and Sunday iii
the home Of Mr.. Bruce. Mrs. Albert
HlllSman visited them Saturday
evening. On their return to Rich
nond Sunday, they stopped BY to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hillsman
and to pick up Betty Lou Hillsman
and two of her friends, who were
returning To Westhampton College.
Junior Chapter Organized
The Girls Auxiliary met with
Aurela Covington Saturday. The
Young Woman's Auxiliary met with
Mrs. DreWIy Gates Thursday even
ing and there was a Junior ROYAL
Ambassador chapter organized in
the home Of Mrs Frank Bruce Sat
urday. Mrs Bruce is their counse-
lor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Temple Jenkins
were made very happy entertain
ing all Of their children, with the
exception of one, during the week
end. Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Trip and
son, Ronnie. of Maryland, spent the
week end with them. On Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert jenkins, and
family. Larry Jenkins, and Mr.. and
Mrs H. M. Jenkins. and family
spent the day AS they all gathered
around the table we can imagine
the abundance OF food. the content.
ment OF being at home, the merry
chatter Of children and table of
hmdtless length and breadth. John
Howard Payne knew how to express
It when he wrote. There is no place
like home"
J. c. Garnett Dies
Clark Garnet and Mr.. and Mrs.
9. L. Jones were called to Rich
nlond Sunday following the death OF
MIR. Garnett's half-brother. j. c.
0arnett. The funeral services were
held Monday afternoon at Pine
Grove Presbyterian church in
Amelia county. Among those at
tending were Mr.. and Mrs. Clark
Garnet. Mrs. C.. i. Jones, Mrs.
James Gates and Mercer Gillian.
]. 2. Garnett was a native of
Prince Edward county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowen Meek and
son. Joe. Of Tazewell, spent Tues
DAY night with Mr. and Mrs. John
Meek.
We welcome Mr.. and Mrs. FL
wood Gaines. and family. back ii