Okolona messenger., October 19, 1922, Image 5

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YI7ITII the coming of real autumn weather, not only have the
'various clubs resumed meeting, but numerous deliphtful
parties are being given. On Saturday afternoon, Mrs. L. F.
Easkin complimented her mother, Mrs. Cox, of Columbus, with a
large and prettily planned rook party. Wednesday morning Mrs.
Wallace, of New Orleans, was,
i. ...mi., a auxiliary itiet'is
Annual Roll Call Day was
observed by the Woman's Auxil
iary of the Tresbyterian Church
on Monday afternoon when a de
lightful meeting was held at the
church.
The president!, Mrs. H. C.
Adams, presided over the busi
ness session, and then turned
the meeting over to Circle No.
4 which is composed of nine at
tractive young girls. Miss Linda
Milligan acted as chairman pre
siding throughout the program.
The devotionals were conducted
by Miss Daisy Henson; and the
program, which was in the form
of a Korean Newspaper, was
carried out as follows: Editorials,
Miss Mattie Sue Johnson; Cur
rent News, Miss Virginia Shel
ton; Contributors' Column, Miss
Mary Shelton; Society, Miss
Zelda Williams; Medical Work,
Miss Leta Ellis; Want Ads. Miss
Dorothy Henscn; "Do you want
us to quit?". Antoinette King.
At the conclusion of this un
usually clever and interesting
program, Circle No. 2, of which
Mrs. J. A. Rutledge is chairman,
served delicious chicken salad
and coffee in the church parlors.
the honoree at a lovely rook
party when her hostess, Mrs.
Billie Pahnell, entertained eight
tables of players. On Thursday
afternoon Mrs. Baskin will give
a bridge party. Next week Mr.
and Mrs. A. L. Jagoe will have
as their guest Allen Cox, of
Baldwyn; and Mrs. Ashton
Toomer, of Houston, with her
house guest, Mrs. A. B. Bon
iam, of Ely, Nevada, will arrive
Wednesday to spend a few days
with Mr. and Mr3. Eric Sed
berry. Several pretty affairs
being planned for these three
attractive visitors.
Twentieth Century Club
The Twentieth Century Club
met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
E. II. Latimer at her pretty new
home on Main St. There were
nineteen members present and
the business session was pre
sided over by the efficient new
president, Mrs. Howard Mur
phree. Mrs. E. D. Elias and
Mrs. B. D. Hansell were elected
delegates, to the District Federa
tion meeting which will be held
in Pontotoc next Tuesday. A
cordial invitation to the club as a
whole has been extended by the
Twentieth Century Club of
Pontotoc, the hostess club, and a
number of Okolona club women
are planning to attend.
The subject for the afternoon
was the play "Abraham Lin
coln" by Drinkwater, and the
leader, Mrs. Garrison, occupied
the chair during the program.
Mrs. Garrison,, in a charming
and tactful manner brought out
the fact that, while the play is
very strong and worthy to be
studied, Abraham Lincoln is not,
in the eyes of Southern people,
an ideal type of manhood. Mrs.
E. II. Cunningham gave an in
teresting biography of the
author, while Mrs. B. D. Han
Bell's resume of the play was
very much enjoyed. Miss Lucile
Neubert portrayed the Character
Delineation of Mrs. Lincoln and
the Cabinet Mt-mbers, and Mrs.
E. D. Elias discussed the Drama
tie uitf'-est of Lincoln's Charac
ter. Every number of the pro
gram was carefully prepared
and attractively rendered.
Mrs. Latimer served a de
licious plate luncheon with cran
berry ice and hot home made
rolls.
Friday Bridge Club
The regu'ir meeting of the
Friday Bridge C' o was hdd la-1
week with Mrs. Frank Herm1' i
at her pretty bungalow home on
O'ive Street. Th tliree tnliles
of members were present and
Mrs. A. L. Jagoe wk ilie for
tunate winner of the nrize, a
lovely hand made garment.
Mrs. Herndon served a de
licious salad course.
Tsianina Rlusic Club
Miss Henrietta Beaty was
hostess of the Tsianina Music
Club on Wednesday afternoon of
last week. This was the first
meeting of the club year. Dur
ing the brief business session
the new president, Mrs. F. M.
Elliott, in a few well chosen
words, thanked the club for the
honor they had bestowed upon
her by having made her presi
dent, and asked their co-opera
tion that this might be made one
of the most profitable years in
the club's history. During a
previous business meeting, it
was decided that this be strictly
a study club, therefore in the
future there will be no social
hour connected with the meet
ings, however, it is the club's
intention to give three public
entertainments during the year.
The president, Mrs. Elliott,
was leader for the afternoon
and an interesting program on
"The Folk Music of Germany"
was rendered. Reporter.
Mrs. Baskin Entertains
Mrs. L. F. Baskin, who has as
her house guest her mother,
Mrs. Cox, of Columbus, Miss.,
entertained with a rook party on
Saturday afternoon at her home
on Jefferson Street. The seven
tables for the players were plac
ed in the spacious living room
and dining room and a number
of games were enjoyed. The
high score prize, two lovely hand
made handkerchiefs, was cap
tured by Mrs. Thomas East, of
Sanford, Florida, who is the at
tractive guest of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith.
The consolation fell to Mrs. W.
RGunn;and Mrs. Baskin pre
sented to her charming mother,
two dainty handkerchiefs.
The hostess was assisted by
ber lovely little daughter, Mary
Featherston Baskin, and Mrs.
Eric Sedberry in serving a
tempting salad course with
apricot ice.
Mrs. Baskin will entertain at
taiLje on Thursday afternoon.
Thursday Evening
Bridge Club
Mrs. A. F. Wicks wa hostess
of the Thursday Evening Bridge
Club last week at her lovely
surburban home "Myrtle Grove".
Only club members were present;
and Mrs. A. L. Jagoe made
highest score among the ladies
and was awarded a lovely set of
card table numbers while Mr.
Luther Abernethy captured the
gentleman's prize, three hand
kerchiefs. Delicious refresh
ments were served by the
hostess.
Mrs. B. F. Ro-enstiel nnd her
dajghter. Miss Rosebud Rosen
stiel, are spending a few days in
Memphis.
Mr. J. E. Chops, who is mak
ing his headquarters in Lexing
ton, Kentucky, spent the week
end in Okolona.
Miss Zaina Glass, who is teach
ing school in Verona, was the
week end guest of her mother,
Mrs. Annie Glass.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred McDonnell
are visiting Mr. McDonnell's
sister, Mrs. J. R. Buford, in
Jackson, Mississippi.
Miss Josephine Mi r, who is
teaching school in Amory, spent
the week end with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Miller.
Miss Nannie Lou Fitzgerald
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Dun
bar Rowland, in Jachsn, Mis
sissppi, and attending the State
Fair.
Miss Marie Cook, of the Con
vent of Visitation, MohiV. is
spending a few days with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H.
Cook.
Mrs. J. E. Edens and her
sister, Mrs. Rayheld, of Mobile,
are visiting Mrs. Rayfield's
daughter, Mrs. A. M. Sublett?,
in Memphis.
Mrs. E. M. Rubel and her
lovely little daughters, Bobette
and Miriam Rose, are spending
some time with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. S. G. Hexter, in
Memphis.
Mr. W. T. Quinn left Wednes
day for a visit with his brothers,
Messrs. II. I. and J. B. Quinn,
in Louisville. He will also visit
In Noxapater 'and Philadelphia
before returning home.
Mr. and Mrs. John Ross, of
Memphis, motored to Okolona
and spent the week end with
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wright.
Mr. Ross is owner of the Otto
Schwill Company and also has
large farming interests near
Okolona.
Mrs. E. S. Elliott and her
children, Morton and Evelyn,
left Sunday for a visit with
relatives in Hollandale, Green
ville and other points in the
delta. They were accompanied
as far as West Point by Mr.
Elliott who returned home
day afternoon.
Princess Theatre
Program
FRIDAY
CONWAY TEARLE j
in
"SHADOWS OF THE SEA"
An adventure story written by
Frank Duzey. Love and ro
mance play an important part in
the picture but the outstanding
feature of the production is the;
rapid-fire action that is noticed '
from the first scene to the last. !
Mr. Tearle, in the role of a!
young soldier of fortune whose
principal occupation is the foil-1
ing of maritime laws, is said to
enact one of the best roles of his
eventful career.
Also "Miracles of the Jungle"
SATURDAY
"SEE MY LAWYER"
with T. ROY BARNES
Here is a picture you cannot af
ford to miss. If you like a good
wholesome laugh here are a
hundred. T. Roy Barne3 is sup
ported by an excellent cast, in
cluding the beautiful Grace Dar
mond, who plays opposite him.
Added attractions: Mayer's
Travelaugh and Harold Lloyd
Comedy.
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who is artiinj? to nee the lazy man get
a move uh himself.
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begin to freeze
Avoid a lot of extra
expense b y having your
plumbing fixtures properly
repaired and equipped for
cold weather.
We are prepar
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all kinds o f repairs on
your plumbing and heating
outfits. Call us when you
are in need of any work
along this line. We satisfy
our customers.
MONDAY
VIOLA DANA
in
"CINDERELLA'S TWIN"
A romantic fantasy as sweet as
the breath of springtime and all
atingle with the swift adventure
of youth.
FAUCIS PLUMB1HG COtiPAIIY
THE NEW
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TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY
and an a'l-star cast
in
"THE SHEIK'S WIFE"
The story of a Sheik who wanted
but one wife. It is a master
piece of story telling; a living,
pulsating document of the
Orient, filmed in Arabia with its
desert sands, picturesque cities,
spirited steeds and daring deeds.
A gorgeous spectacle of the
East.
Sun
ANNOUNCEMENTS
League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters
will meet Thursday afternoon,
October 2Gth, at the Library.
All members are urged to be
present as officers will be elected
for the ensuing yeay.
Play for American Legion
The members of the Davis
Whiteside Post American Legion
with Mr. J. T. McKinley as
Commander, are enthusiastically
planning for the play, "The
Microbe of Love", which will be
given at the school auditorium
Friday evening, November third.
Mrs. A. L. Jagoe and Mrs. Eric
Sedberry are selecting the
characters, and the director is
expected within a few days.
To Car Cold la One Day
rake LAXATIVE BPOMO QUININE (Thl ) h
toi the ( ou b end Hreitefhe end wwfci off the
f'.oU. E. W. t.iiov S eikueiure oq each box. Su
Rev. H. M. C. Martin will
preach at the Episcopal Church
Sunday night, October 22nd, at
7:30 o'clock.
A Minstrel Show, "Midnigh
Rivals", will be given Friday,
October 20th, at 7:45 o'clock, at
the A. II. S., Buena Vista.
Public School Opening
The County School Board has
set the following dates for
school openings: e
White Schools, Monday, Octo
ber 9th, 1922.
Colored Schools, Monday,
October 23rd, 1922.
Geo. D. RILEY,
Superintendent.
THURSDAY
JACK P1CFORD
in
"THE MAN WHO
HAD EVERYTHING"
A story unique in its turn, stud
ded with humor and crowded
with heart-interest.
FRIDAY
NORMA TALMADGE
in
"THE SAFETY CURTAIN"
A photoplay of plot and action.
Just the type of picture that
keeps the spectator interested
from start to finish.
also
"Miracles of the Jungles"
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SATURDAY
"IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW"
with an all-star cast
A master picture of college life
and college love.
also
Harold Lloyd Comedy
and Stavland Revue
WAS SHE PROPOSING?
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LOOKING FORWARD
"What in the world are you star
ing at that married couple so intent
ly for?" asked one young lady of
another ou the train.
"Oh 1" said the other girl with a
start aud a sigh. "It's so natural
for us girls to contemplate matri
mony, you know." Boston ETening
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