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i >' A A m M Folk Music Program Heard At Meeting Of Woman's Club At Humphries' Home Mrs. T. S. Humphries was host ess to the Woman’s dub on Tues day afternoon, March 15. A folk music program led by Miss Allen was a feature of the meeting. Mrs. M. D. Baine, president, re minded members of the district meeting on April 6 at Morton. Pro jects for community improve ments were discussed and seals for the National Federation of the Blind were sold. Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Hand were appointed as the program committee for the coming year. The program presented by Miss Allen and. accompanied by Mrs. C. A. Doster at the pano was as follows: Russia — “The Volga Boatman,” club chorus; France— Old French Dance, “Amaryllis,’’ i COMPLETE TYPEWRITER AND ADDING MACHINE REPAIR SHOP All Work Guaranteed LEO MANESS Lexington Advertiser Phone 116 Lexington. Miss. ... «««... ...... ■, ^ir,nn.fi.„ji-„-u *— Norma Jean Branen and Bill1 Henry; Wales — “All Through j The Night,” club chorus; Eng land — “The Morris Dance,” club chorus, dance by Elizabeth Mont gomery and Joyce Hathorn: Mex ico — “La Cucaracha,” club chorus. Other was United States — In dian, “The Great Spirit,” war dance by Linda Vowell and Betty Gene Engle; negro, “Steal Away,” club chorus; cowboy, “Home On The Range,” club chorus; and Southern mountain, “She’ll Be Coming ’Round the Mountain,” club chorus. The chorus was composed of Mrs. J. M. Howard, Mrs. C. M. Day, Mrs. Montgomery and Miss Clark and Miss Allen. BPW Club Elects New Officers At March Meeting The Durant Business and Pro fessional Women’s club held its (regular social meeting for the month in the home of Mi’s. Ar ville Terry on March 24. Mrs. Charlotte Tindall and Miss Mary Phillips served as co-hostesses. Club officers elected were: Miss ; Sara Howard, president; Mrs. Clara Gunn, first vice president; Mrs. Hazel Hathorn, second vice I -i _Visit The Watts Studio In Kosciusko For Fine Portraits. Located Above Wade Harvey's Drug Store Telephone 1154-J Left to right: Bridesmaid Miss rrudy Ree Henry of Durant; bride md bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. Cerman Vester Jordon, and best man, Floyd Foster of Jackson. Mr. I and Mrs. Jordon are making their home in Jackson. resident; Miss Catherine Calen ler, recruiting secretary; Miss Carolyn Hays, treasurer; Mrs. Christine Williamson, correspdbd ng secretary; Mrs. Norma Als >ury% parliamentarian. Mrs. Jessie Lewis gave a talk >n the injustice of the bill plac ng luxury tax on cosmetics and vomen’s purses. Mrs. Hathorn old the importance of extending ■mployment time of the indivi lual. Louie Clements, guest speaker, old club members of work to be lone by the new Mississippi Com nunity Travel clubs which are o be organized throughout the State. Guests for the evening were .Irs. Summerhill and Mrs. Zouella Jacon. A delicious salad plate vas served by the hostesses. A ocial hour was held. Have a Coke And Go Along With Refreshment BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY JACKSON COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., Jackson Miss. __1949, The Coco-Cola CoMpan/ % Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Gilmore and Jerry attended the Maroon and White game at State college, Sat urday. Wins On Radio Program Mrs. Louise Durham won a kit chen cabinet on a “Ladies Be Seated” broadcast while in Chica go recently. Mrs. Joe W. Hughes of New Iberia, Louisiana, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Dur ham. imooiaairri Miss Henry Becomes Bride In Ceremony At Baptist Church Miss Lou Anne Henry, daughter '! Mi. and Mrs, William Robert Henry of Durant, became the bride of Kerman Vester Jordon son of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Jordon, of-Hattiesburg, on Sunday, March 20, at 4 p. m. at Durant Baptist church The Rev. Ira Metts. pastor of Ackerman Baptist church, of ficiat'd in the double ring cere mony The brides only attend ant was her sister, Miss Trudy Ree Henry. Best man was Floyd Foster of Jackson. The vows were pledged before an altar, flanked with tall vases of white iris, brideswreath, and fern. Branched candelabra, bearing can dles. were intertwined with ivy and flanked by greenery and palms. Nuptial Music "I Love Thee Dear," was sung by Bobby Irby, soloist, accom panied by Miss Joan Day, who also played traditional nuptial music. "The Lord's Prayer” was played as the benediction. The bride wore a light beige spi mg suit with brown accesories and brown orchid corsage. The maid of honor, Miss Henry, wore h light green taffeta suit with pink corsage. Ushers were Robert K. Rav and Bobby Henry of Du rant. Reception Held Immediately following the cere mony, a reception was held in the home of the bride’s parents on Castalian road. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan left for a honeymoon on the Coast, and will make their home at 1531 Fourth avenue, Jackson. Out of town guests at the wed grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. J F. Pender; Mr. and Mrs. E L. BlaiK ton and daughter, Evelyn; Mrs. Frank Peeler, Sally Jim, Glenda, and Percy Peeler; Mr. and Mrs. Smith Giles and Sandra Sue ail t'f Kosciusko; Mrs. Myrtle ’and Estelle Cummings, Doris Spencer, Marilyn Burney, Luther Fuller’ Floride Ingram, and Mr. and Mrs’ Felix J. Underwood, Jr., all of Jackson. Mrs. L. F. Henry, Mis Doris Dowdle, Mrs. Moore Wind ham, all of Carthage. About 150 guests were present.. ding were the bride’s maternal Um Tha CLASSIFIEDS_It Pays. ?--—^ Look! | At These 49 Ford Delivered Prices. 1 COUPE.$1479.00 i .$1571.00 F0RC0R...$1619.00 i These Are Delivered Prices, Including All Taxes And Gas And Oil. 1 Call Us Today For A Demonstration. if Hand Motor Co. I West, Miss. It _ jSm ■ | | NOW ON DISPLAY •* Chrysler <Ub everywhere. The mew Silver Anniversary Chrysler! 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