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January 4, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Sullivan-Moore
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Moore announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Odell Moore to Carmack Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sullivan. The
wedding took place December 31, at the study of the Rev. W. H. Moss of
Petersburg, who officiated in the presence of friends.
* * *
Enjoy Games
About twenty boys and girls, under the direction of Willie M. Scott,
recreation leader, met at the Club Room Wednesday night. Games, contests
and music were enjoyed until a late hour.
* * *
Hostess At Dinner
Mrs. W. H. Marsh was hostess to a beautifully planned dinner at her home.
The out-of-town guests included Dr. and Mrs. Fred Marsh, of Chattanooga;
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beasley and Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville.
* * *
Mrs. Watkins Hostess
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins were hosts at a beautifully planned dinner, at
their home, Sunday night, to compliment their guest, Mr. Paul Ketchum and
Miss Frances McAfee, of Fayetteville; Miss Ruth Ledford and brother, Mr.
Oran Ledford, of Shelbyville, and Mr. Cecil Ketchum, of Cornersville.
* * *
Birthday Celebration
Friends and relatives of Mrs. ------- Reavis gathered at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. E. H. Wilson, of Lewisburg, to celebrate her sixty--------
birthday. Those from Petersburg attending were: Mr. and Mrs. ------- Marsh, and
Mrs. Florence Johnson and children.
* * *
Miss Shaw Hostess At Dinner
Miss Marie Shaw was hostess to a beautifully planned dinner at her home
near Belfast, Friday night. Those guests were: Mr. Edwin Scott, Miss
Margaret Allen Scott, of Petersburg, and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Belfast.
* * *
Compliments Son
Mrs. C. R. Whitaker was hostess for a noonday luncheon complimenting her
son's birthday, Lynn Whitaker. Several friends and relatives were present.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. James Hill Maxwell, of Nashville, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Davidson.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hardin and baby, Mr. W. H. Hardin, Mr. and Mrs. Jess
Crabtree and family, of Hughey, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil
Scott.
Mr. Raymond Phillips, Mrs. Edward Redd and son, Charles, Mrs. Pearl Hart
and Mrs. J. T. Bledsoe returned early Monday from a visit to relatives in
Dallas, Texas.
Miss Marie Shaw, of Belfast, spent the weekend with Miss Margaret Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Faulkner and daughter, Peggy, visited relatives here
en-route to Arkansas to visit Mr. Faulkner's parents.
Miss Marian Marsh, of Chattanooga, visited her mother, Mrs. Dixie Marsh,
recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Harris, of Shelbyville, visited their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H. E. Hastings, during the holidays.
Mr. Oliver Russell March spent the weekend with Mrs. March.
Mrs. Paul Hurt and children, of Fayetteville, and Mr. Gus Fowler, of
Fayetteville, spent Friday with their parents.
Mr. Tom Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Scott and daughter, Wanda; Mr. and Mrs.
James Sherwood and children, Tommy Scott and Bobby Sherwood, and Mrs. Mala
Carrigan were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill George, of Old Hickory.
The Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Moss and children visited relatives in Nashville
and Prospect.
Mrs. Rebecca Street has returned from an extended visit to her daughter,
Mrs. George Woodard, of Dennison, Texas.
Mrs. Icie Ralston and daughter, Miss Sarah, have returned from a visit to
relatives in Nashville.
Miss Frieda Hart Lane has returned from a visit to relatives in Lewisburg.
Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman, of Tullahoma, will arrive this week for a stay
at their home near here.
Mr. Vascar George, of Nashville, spent the holidays with his grandmother,
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., also his mother, Mrs. P. L. Cunningham, of
Fayetteville.
Eld. B. F. Hart, of the Church of Christ, and the Rev. J. B. Alexander of
the Baptist Church, filled their appointments here the fifth Sunday.
Misses Elizabeth and Laura Davidson spent the holidays with their sister
and husband, Mrs. Hughes Walker, and Mr. Walker, of Nashville, and their
aunt, Mrs. Bill Lynes and Mr. Lynes, of Old Hickory.
Prof. L. I. Mills and son, Buddy, of Shelbyville, were in Petersburg this
past week.
Mrs. Ed Rice returned to Nashville to be with her daughter, Mrs. Foster
Beasley, and family.
Mr. Bert Rice, of Baton Rouge, visited his mother, Mrs. Ed Rice, and other
relatives recently.
Miss Oneida Hastings, of Belfast, spent Thursday night with Miss Margaret Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler, Willie Mae Scott and son, Carroll, was in
Lewisburg Friday on business.
Mr. Fred Watkins has purchased their old home west of Petersburg and has
moved into it.
Mr. Cecil Ketchum, of Cornersville, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Fred
Watkins, recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Holt King have moved to their home near Howell.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sanders, of Delina, have moved to Lewisburg.
Mr. Roe Brown visited his mother at Crossville, the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Parker, of Akron, spent the holidays here with relatives.
Mrs. George Fowler spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Mag Luna.
Mrs. Mattie Crane, of Fountain Creek, came Sunday to spend several days with her
brother, Mr. E. Pylant, and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gibson and son, of Hickory, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Miller and son, of Nashville, visited their mother, Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr.,
and daughter, Miss Sarah, during the holidays.
Mrs. Cassie Crawford and son, Mr. Paul Crawford, of Nashville, visited in
Chattanooga for the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Frye visited their son, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Frye, and son,
of Nashville, recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Greer, of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Greer, of Union
City, and Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville, were holiday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. J. M. Greer and sons.
Mrs. Landess Sanders returned to Atlanta with her brother-in-law, Mr.
Charles Sanders, who has been visiting relatives here and in Fayetteville.
Shannon Fowler visited his mother in Fayetteville, for the holidays.


January 11, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Allen, of Nashville, spent the weekend with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Allen.
Word has been received here of the illness of Mr. Eb Luna, of Myra, Texas,
who has been moved to the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Rives, of Denton,
Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Broadway left Sunday to be at his bedside.
Mrs. Nettie Berry spent last week with her aunt, Mag Luna.
Mr. and Mrs. Flautt Luna, of Lewisburg spent the weekend with Miss Maybelle
Troop.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Archer were Saturday guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Troop.
Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher Wells have returned from a visit to their son, Mr.
Woodrow Wells, and Mrs. Wells, of Birmingham.
Mr. Charlie Massey in on the sick list. Mr. Julius Massey is driving the
school bus for him.
Miss Mamye Percy, who has been on the sick list, is able to return to her work.
Mr. Henry Boaz has returned from a visit to his sons, Mr. W. C., and Mr.
Joe Lynn Boaz, of St. Louis.
Mrs. Hugh Hasty and son, Norman, of Pleasant Grove, were in town one day
recently.
Mr. and Mrs. William George, of Old Hickory, have announced the arrival of
a little son.
Miss Ardith Hastings is visiting Miss Ruby Simmons.
Mrs. Maggie Barham is visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. N. Mullins, of
Huntsville, who has welcomed a little daughter to her home. Mrs. Mullins
will be remembered here as Miss Elizabeth Pamplin.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Luna returned to their home in Atlanta, after a weeks
visit to his aunt, Mrs. C. A. Blakemore, and Mr. Blakemore.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Woodard have welcomed a little son, Fred Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs, of McKenzie, were called to Fayetteville on
account of the death of Mr. Burroughs sister, Miss Esther Burroughs, of
Kelso, which occurred early Tuesday morning.
Miss Jeanne Eakin has returned to Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Ga., after
spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Eakin.
Mr. Scott Whitaker has returned to TPI, Cookeville, after spending the
holidays with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Greer, of Union City, were the weekend guests of relatives.
Mrs. W. B. Moore, Sr., has returned from a two week visit to Southern
points of interest. She was accompanied by her son.
Mr. Morgan Cunningham, of Indiana, returned to his home Friday after
visiting here.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and little daughter, Barbara Ann, of
Belfast, visited their father, Mr. Cecil Scott, who has been confined to
his home on account of illness.
Miss Alberta King, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with her aunt, Mrs.
J. O. Jones.
Mrs. Alwyn Hart and son, Jimmy, were recent guests of her sister, Mrs.
J. L. Scott, and Mr. Scott.
Mrs. Herman Scott is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. William George
and Mr. George, of Old Hickory.
* * *
Deaths
Ike Tate


January 18, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Life Sketch of Elder B. F. Hart
This is a life sketch of Eld. B. F. Hart, of Petersburg, who celebrates his
ninety-first birthday, Tuesday 16. He was born January 16, 1849, in
Marshall County, near Petersburg, where he has spent all his life. His
parents were Samuel and Emily Motlow Hart.
Elder Hart says his father died when he was three years old, leaving his
mother and five children and a debt of $700.00. Be it said to her honor,
she reared her children and paid her debt before her death. As to my
education I went to school very little, I hated the schoolboy declamation
part of school and have not gotten over it yet. I was too stupid to realize
the value of an education until the Civil War came and broke up the school.
After the war there was work to do.
However, I did go to the T. B. Larimore School at Mars Hill, Alabama, one
term and learned the best lesson of my life. That lesson was, if I preached
the Book, I must study and learn it for myself.
I obeyed the Gospel at the age of 17, knowing very little about the Bible;
but when the older brethren said: "we take the Bible to be wholly and
solely as the man of our counsel" that appealed to me then and still
appeals to me. I preached my first sermon in 1872, at Old Cane Creek, near
Petersburg. I cannot tell how awkward I was nor how many ,mistakes I made,
but I was encouraged to go on by the older brethren.
Most of my preaching has been done in this church and nearly all in my own
community. I am glad now this is true, since I have lived to see the church
grow from three congregations to eleven within a radius of ten miles of my
home. I have the distinction of baptizing eight old people over 80 years of
age, and one man 93 years of age.
I have no idea how many funerals I have held or how many marriages
ceremonies I have preached.
I was married in 1874 to Miss Eddie Wade. To this union eight children were
born, six living and two dead. Those living are Miss Sina Belle Hart, of
Upland, California; Mrs. C. J. Park, of El Sentro, California; Mr. B. and
Luther Hart, and Mrs. W. S. McAdams, of Petersburg, and Mrs. Fred Clayton
of Nashville. - As told to Mrs. Scott by Elder Hart.
* * *
Missionary Society Meets
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met
Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Fowler. The meeting was called
to order by the vice-president, Mrs. Eugene Pylant. Several members taking
part on the program. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Jim Woodard.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Shields March left Sunday for a visit to Florida where Mr.
March is recuperating from a recent illness.
Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wise were: Mr. and Mrs. John Roy Wise,
of Lewisburg; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wise, of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Wise, of Ostella; Mr. and Mrs. Howard McKinney, of Diana. All of Mr. and
Mrs. Wise's children and grandchildren were present, except one son, Mr.
Alfred Wise, of Texas.
Mrs. Landess Sanders has returned from an extended visit to relatives in
Atlanta.
Mr. and Mrs. Alva Conder visited his mother Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr., of Columbia, spent the weekend with their
grandmother, Mrs. Kate Pylant.
Mrs. Herman Scott has returned from a weeks visit to her sister, Mrs.
William George, and Mr. George.
Mr. Edward Gill was in Nashville Thursday night.
Edwin Scott is confined suffering from pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Broadway have returned from a visit to Mr. Eb Luna of
Denton, Texas, who is seriously ill.
Miss Marie Shaw, of Belfast, is visiting relatives in Tullahoma.
Mrs. John Ketchum, of Cornersville, spent last week with her daughter, Mrs.
Fred Watkins.
Little June McKinney, five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard
McKinney, great-granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wise, happened to have
a very painful accident when her dress caught fire. She was burned badly
before her mother could get to her. She is seriously ill in a Giles County
hospital. Friends of the family and little June wish for her a speedy
recovery.
Mr. Wayne Williams was carried to the Lincoln County Hospital for treatment
Thursday.
Mrs. Hal Moore was called to Chattanooga Friday on account of the illness
of her husband, who is confined to a Chattanooga hospital.


February 1, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Mr. W. H. Leatherman, of Morgan School, is in Lincoln County Hospital.
Mr. Jack Church, of Morgan School, is also in the Lincoln County Hospital.
The Rev. J. B. Alexander is suffering with rheumatism.
Jack Noblitt, Douglas Wright and Christine Adams were cut and shaken up
when they were sledding on Moore Hill and ran into another sled. None were
seriously hurt.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hill Maxwell, of Nashville, visited their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Davidson, last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler, Mrs. Willie M. Scott and Margaret Scott were in
Lewisburg to visit Mr. Lush Fowler, before he left for Memphis, where he
underwent an operation on his eyes. The operation was performed Friday. At
last report he was resting well.
The Petersburg Elementary School which was closed last Tuesday on account
of the snow and cold weather, opened Monday morning with a good attendance.
Mrs. Mecca Woosley, Jean Scott and Mrs. G. E. Scott have been confined to
their home on account of illness.
Miss Ann Woodard returned to Flintville to resume her teaching after an
absence of several days due to the snow, ice and cold weather.
Miss Glendon King, of Athens College, spent the weekend with relatives.
Little Barbara Jo Matthews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sam Matthews has
been sick at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Pigg.
Mrs. C. I. Fisher, of Nashville, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D.
Luna, recently.
Auburn Hayer, of Morgan School, has been confined to his home in Nashville
the past two weeks on account of illness.
* * *
Deaths
Lorene Irwin Crabtree
Mrs. Roe Hale


February 8, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Dysart Tenant House Burns
Mr. R. C. Dysart, of Richmond, had the misfortune to lose a tenant house
recently by fire. This was the house where Mr. Dysart's father was born.
* * *
Two Small fires In Petersburg
Petersburg had two small fires the past week, but the fine work of the
firemen and citizens, the flames were kept under control and the loss was
small.
They were the homes of Mr. G. A. Foster and Mr. Jim Scott and Mr.
Blackshire's house on High Street.
* * *
Rev. Fults fills Pulpit
The Rev. Vaughn Fults, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, filled
his pulpit here Sunday. His theme, The Origin of the Cumberland Church,
which celebrates it 103 birthday on February 4. The church was organized in
1810.
* * *
Attendance Party
The losing Home Demonstration Club members will entertain the winners in an
attendance party to be held at the Club Room Wednesday.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Frank Dwiggins has returned from several weeks visit at the bedside of
her mother, in Toledo, Ohio. Her mother is improving.
Mr. Murphy, a teacher of Morgan School, has been absent from his work on
account of a severe cold.
Miss Octie Mae Vaughn spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr. Bragg Smythe, of Nashville, was here for the weekend.
William Gill was absent from school the past week on account of illness.
The Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Moss and children have returned from a visit to his
parents in Nashville.
Little Dixie Ann Marsh was confined to her home on account of illness last week.
Mesdames Mecca Woosley, Claude Harris and Oma Crane are still confined to
their homes with flu and pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Warren and children, Bennie and Joyce, of Cowan,
spent the weekend with their mother, Mrs. Ben Helton.
Mrs. Betty Finley left Saturday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Marvin Davis,
of Ostella, and attended church Sunday at the Church of Christ, where Mrs.
Finley's grandson, A. G. Kennedy, Jr., of Nashville, preached.
Mr. Emmett Woodard is suffering with pneumonia at his home near here.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Brown and children were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Troop.
Mr. and Mrs. Ott Crabtree and daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Conwell, are moving
this week to Farmington live with Mr. Amos Crabtree and son.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Whorley and Mr. Otis Troop spent Sunday with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Troop.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Beasley were in Nashville Saturday to see Gone With The Wind.
Mr. Oliver Wells, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend here and attended
services at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and daughter, Barbara Ann, spent Sunday
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott.
Misses Sara and Katherine Barnes and Margaret Leonard spent the weekend in
Nashville. While there she saw Gone With The Wind.
Several from here attended first Monday in Fayetteville.


February 15, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Attendance Party
The losers in a recent contest of the Home Demonstration Club sponsored a
party at the club room Thursday, complimenting the winners. A lovely
noonday luncheon was served. In a charming manner, so characteristic of the
many hostess, Mesdames Lane, Phillips, Morgan, Stephenson, Hart, Williams,
Daves, and Miss Percy. After lunch, contests and games, led by Mrs. Lane,
were enjoyed by all. Mrs. W. M. Scott won the prize in a Valentine contest.
Mrs. Edward Redd, won the bingo prize. Then several contests were held as
Newspaper Travel, Milk Bottle Walk and Bananas Eating contests.
* * *
Founder's Day Observed
The annual Founder's Day was observed at Morgan School the past week.
February 9, being Prof. R. K. Morgan's Sr., founder of Morgan School,
birthday. This is observed with declamation, reading and special lectures
to the students.
* * *
Picture Show At Elementary School
The Health Unit of Lincoln County presented a very educational and helpful
picture at the grammar school auditorium Friday morning.
* * *
Donkey Basketball Game
A Donkey Basketball game was held at the grammar school gym Friday night
when the farmers and merchants played ball on donkeys.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. J. D. Sugg, of Fayetteville, visited her parents over the weekend.
Mrs. Fred Watkins and son, Clyde Hart, spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Ketchum, of near Cornersville.
Mr. Howard Lane, of Pleasant Grove, attended the funeral of his aunt, Miss
Bertha Talley.
Mrs. O. H. Moore has opened a Style Shop on the West side of the Square in
the Marsh block. She will be assisted by Miss Kate Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Couch and family have moved to the Barham house on
College Street, which Mr. Couch recently purchased.
Miss Ann Woodard, of Flintville, spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cowden were in Nashville
Thursday to see Gone With The Wind.
Miss Myrtle Landress, of Fayetteville, was here Saturday to attend the
funeral of Miss Bertha Talley.
Mr. Gus Fowler and Mrs. Paul Hurt and children, of Fayetteville, spent
Friday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Jr., of Fayetteville, visited Mrs. George
Fowler, who has been confined to her home on account of illness.
Dr. J. T. Gordon was in Nashville Saturday to see Gone With The Wind.
Mr. Earl Pylant and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr., visited his
mother, Mrs. Kate Pylant, Sunday.
Mrs. Buford Luna, Mrs. J. A. Wise, Mrs. Audie Hemphill and Mrs. John Talley
attended a party given at the Log Cabin for the ladies of the Catalpa Home
Demonstration Club, last Friday.
Dr. and Mrs. C. P. Marsh are confined to their home on account of illness.
Mrs. Emma Reed and Mr. Reed, of Shelbyville, have been at the bedside of
Mrs. Reed's brother, Mr. Emmett Woodard, who has been seriously ill with
pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. Irby Holloway and daughter, Ann, of Huntsville, visited his
sisters, Mesdames Sanders, Crane and Woosley.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lane, of Lewisburg, attended the funeral of Mr. Lane's
aunt, Miss Bertha Talley.
Mrs. James Hill Maxwell, of Nashville, spent several days last week with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Davidson.
Mrs. Harry Lane, with several other ladies from Lincoln County, attended a
meeting of the Better Homes Chairmen of the Home Demonstration Clubs in
Nashville.
Mrs. Elma Rice has returned from Nashville, where she has been with her
daughter, Mrs. Foster Beasley, and family.
Miss Octie Mae Vaughn spent the weekend in Nashville and attended the show,
Gone With The Wind.
* * *
Deaths
Bertha Talley


February 22, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Masonic Banquet
A Masonic Banquet was held at the grammar school building with twenty-eight
members present. The local Parent-Teachers served the dinner. The Rev.
W. H. Moss was Worshipful Master and was in charge of the meeting.
Prof. Charles Bledsoe, of the Eighth District School, Fayetteville, and
County Superintendent of Schools, T. N. Towry, delivered the main address
of the evening.
* * *
Thrice Three Bridge Club
Mrs. Clayton Scott was hostess to the Thrice Three Bridge Club, at her
country home south of Petersburg, Wednesday afternoon. Two tables were
used. Mrs. Fred Montgomery won high score and Mrs. Leslie Warren, second.
Mesdames Vernon Easterly, Boone Moore, J. D. Eakin were additional guests.
The hostess, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Evans, served tempting refreshments.
* * *
Home Demonstration Meeting
The Home Demonstration Club met in its regular monthly meeting, at the Club
Room, Thursday afternoon, with Mesdames W. B. Harris, Floyd Daves and Miss
Clara Percy as hostesses. Several members taking part on the program. Mrs.
G. E. Redd was club demonstrator; Mrs. J. M. Greer and Mrs. George
Stephenson read very interesting papers. Business , new and old, was
finished. Plans were discussed.
The hostess served tempting refreshments.
* * *
C. P. Missionary Society Meets
The Cumberland Presbyterian Missionary Society met Wednesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. J. T. Woodard. Several members were present. Mrs. Eugene
Pylant, vice-president, was in charge.
* * *
Observe South American Day
The Missionary Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church observed South
American Day with a special program here Sunday. A pageant was presented by
seven children: Lynda Vaughn, Dot Pylant, Robbie Vaughn, George, Lucian and
Sam Scott and John Foster. Mrs. Cecil Scott reading as each child held a
lighted candle and a Bible. The Rev. Fults delivered a special missionary
message to a large congregation. About twenty-five or thirty members of the
Lewisburg congregation being present.
* * *
Rook Club
Misses Mable Stammer, Sara Barnes and Margaret Leonard were joint hostesses
to the Thursday Night Rook Club, at the apartment of Miss Stammer. Mrs.
J. Cummings won high score. Music by Miss Stammer, Mrs. Joe S. Matthews, of
Franklin, and Miss Katherine Barnes, of Delina, were additional guests.
Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.
* * *
Recreation Leader Sponsors Party
Willie M. Scott, recreation project WPA leader, sponsored a game, contest
and music party for the younger people at the Club Room here Friday night.
About thirty boys and girls were present and enjoyed games, contests and
music until a late hour.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Warren Miller, and
Mr. Miller, of Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Conrad, of Texas, were called here to be at the bedside
of her father, Mr. Tom McAdams, who is in the Lincoln County Hospital,
suffering from pneumonia.
Miss Margaret Morgan has returned from the Lincoln County Hospital, where
she has been for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore were in Lewisburg Wednesday.
Mrs. Ann Dixon, of near Belfast, is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mrs. J. B. Broadway, of Howell, visited Mrs. Ann Dixon Saturday.
Those confined to the Lincoln County Hospital from Petersburg the past week
were: Mr. Tom McAdams, Mr. R. W. Gaunt, Miss Margaret Morgan and Miss
Wells.
Little Franklin Baulch, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Baulch, underwent a
tonsil operation at the Gordon Clinic Thursday.
Mrs. Raymond Whorley, of Richmond, underwent a tonsil operation at Gordon
Clinic Wednesday.
Mr. Frank Holloway, who has been suffering with pneumonia, has recovered
sufficiently to return to work.
Mrs. Will Sorrells has returned from a visit to her granddaughter, Mrs.
Harvey Finley, of Lewisburg.
The teachers from the Petersburg School attended a meeting of teachers in
Fayetteville Saturday night were: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott, Mrs. Joe L.
Scott, Mrs. Richard Daniel, of Lewisburg; Miss Ann Woodard, Miss Margaret
Leonard and Prof. Ralph W. Askins.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Frye have returned from a visit to their son, Mr. Donald
Frye, and Mrs. Frye, of Nashville.
Mrs. Carl Renegar was carried to the Lincoln County Hospital, where she
underwent an operation.
Miss Marian Marsh, of Chattanooga, spent Sunday with her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Dysart, of Columbia, have announced the arrival of a
little son, B. C. Dysart, III. Mrs. Dysart and baby are in the King's
Daughters Hospital.
Mr. Henry Wase, of Belfast, spent Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. J. D. Hanaway.
He also visited Buddy and Allen Marsh.
Mrs. D. B. Smith taught for Mrs. H. B. Marsh Friday. Little Julia Fay Marsh
is on the sick list. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh.
Lottie Wells underwent an operation at the Lincoln County Hospital last week.
* * *
Deaths
W. L. Troop
Ann Prosser Dixon


February 29, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Margaret Morgan D. A. R. Good Citizen
Miss Margaret Morgan, daughter of Prof. and Mrs. R. Kenneth Morgan, Jr.,
and granddaughter of the late R. K. Morgan, Sr., founder of Morgan School,
a senior in the school, has been chosen by the faculty and student body as
Morgan D. A. R. Good Citizen. Miss Morgan will go to Nashville in April to
take part in the annual D. A. R. Pilgrimage.
* * *
P. T. A. to Celebrate Founder's Day
The PTA of the Petersburg Elementary School celebrated Founder's Day of the
PTA, which was founded at Washington, D. C., in 1897. Members of the PTA
presented a play. Those taking part were: Mesdames W. L. Meeker, Fred
Montgomery, Ed Ellis, Jesse Gammill.
* * *
Watson-Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Mitchell, of Dellrose, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Reba Jean, to Hubert Johnson Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Watson, of Petersburg. The wedding took place February 24, in Petersburg in
the study of Eld. James Sanders, who officiated.
They were accompanied by the bride's cousin, Miss Florence Mitchell, and
Mr. Jack Thompson. They will reside at present with the groom's parents,
near Petersburg.
* * *
Personals
Mesdames T. L. Warren, Fred Montgomery and J. C. Pigg were in Nashville
Monday in interest of the PTA's cafeteria of the elementary school.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Scott and Mrs. James Sherwood were in Nashville Thursday.
Mr. Bragg Smythe and son, Braxton Smythe, of Nashville, spent the weekend
here with relatives.
Mr. Will Archer had the misfortune to be kicked by a horse Thursday, at his
barn, breaking his left arm in several places below the elbow. Also
breaking a finger.
Mrs. Jim Haynes and son, Jim Cain, Mrs. Hobert Dyer and son, Joel, and Mrs.
Jess Gammill were in Nashville Thursday to see Gone With The Wind.
Miss Opal Scott, of Memphis, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. G. E.
Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Russell March have welcomed a little son. Mrs. March
and baby are doing nicely in the Lincoln County Hospital.
Mrs. Jack Nichols has returned from the Lincoln County Hospital, where she
underwent an operation.
Miss Margaret Logan spent the weekend in Nashville and went to see Gone
With The Wind.
Mrs. Alice Price is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Grady
Armstrong, of Fayetteville.
Miss Eva Land has returned from a two month visit to her brother, Mr.
Biddle Land, of Miami.
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Marvin
Miller, of Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. George Woodard, and daughter, of Dennison, Texas, are visiting
Mrs. Woodard's mother, Mrs. Rebecca Street, of Petersburg, and Mr.
Woodard's parents, of Farmington.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cowden and Mr. and Mrs. William Moore were in Nashville
Monday, where Mr. Cowden went for treatment.
Miss Margaret Scott, of the Bedford County Hospital, visited her mother
Saturday night.
Mr. J. C. Scott was in Fayetteville Monday.
Miss Ann Woodard, of Flintville, spent the weekend with her parents.
Miss Effie Naren, Dr. Gordon's nurse, has returned to the work after
several days absence due to sickness.
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Whitaker and daughter, Evelyn, of Boonshill, attended
the funeral of Mrs. Mattie Crane Sunday.
Mr. John Marvin Daves and Mr. Bobby Davidson, of Nashville, spent the
weekend with their parents.
Mrs. James Renfro, of Akron, Ohio, arrived Sunday to attend the funeral of
her sister, Mrs. Mattie Crane.
Mr. Tom McAdams returned Wednesday from the Lincoln County Hospital.
Mrs. Walter Morrison, of Columbia, attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs.
Crane, and visited her brother.
Miss Cynthia -------, and Mrs. Josie McGaugh, of Lewisburg, attended the funeral
of Mrs. Crane here Sunday.
The Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith and daughter, Miss Addie Jean, spent the
weekend here with Mrs. Smith's mother.
Mrs. J. M. Stammer, of Chapel Hill, is confined to her home on account of
illness.
* * *
Deaths
Mattie Pylant Crane


March 7, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Six O'clock Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Jones were hosts to a six o'clock dinner at their home
Saturday evening complimenting their niece, Miss Glendon King, of Athens
College, Athens, Alabama. The home was lovely with spring flowers. Games,
music and dancing were features of the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were
assisted by another niece, Miss Alberta King, of Lewisburg. Those seated at
the table besides the honoree were: Miss Martha Frances Mosley, of Durant,
Mississippi; Miss Helen Dunnavant, of Kentucky; Miss Betty Hampton, of
Chicago; Miss Sarah Crompton, of Mobile, and Miss Betty Green, of Fountain
Head, Tenn.; Mr. Thomas McEwen, of Columbia; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cheatham,
of Guntersville; Mr. and Mrs. Knox Petway, and Mr. Joe Harris, of
Tullahoma; Mr. Clifford Bills, of Lewisburg, and Mr. Jack King, of
Nashville.
* * *
Williams-Wade
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grady Wade announce the engagement of their daughter,
Martha Jean, to Frank Jefferson Williams, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Jefferson Williams, of Knoxville. The wedding will take place at the Wade
home, March 19.
Miss Wade received her education in Camden, Ark., and her A. B. degree from
the University of Tennessee, and is a member of the Chi Omega sorority and
Lewisburg Cotillion Club.
Mr. Williams received his A. B. degree from Washington and Lee University
and his M. A. degree from the University of Tennessee.
* * *
Personals
Miss Virginia Scott and friend, Mr. Ed Romska, of Chattanooga, visited Miss
Scott's mother, Mrs. G. E. Scott.
Miss Opal Scott returned to Memphis Monday after a visit to her mother.
Mr. Felix Benton Scott, of Nashville, visited his sister, Mrs. Fred
Dwiggins, recently.
Several from Petersburg attended the basketball tournament held at Fayetteville.
Mrs. Cecil Scott and Lucian visited his sisters Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Irby Holloway have moved to Memphis. They formerly lived in
Huntsville, where he was employed by the railroad.
Misses Margaret and Ruth Franklin, of State Teachers College, Murfreesboro,
spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Franklin.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carney, of Murfreesboro, visited their mother, Mrs.
G. E. Scott, recently.
Mr. Oliver Russell March, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with Mrs.
March and baby.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Conger, of Fayetteville, came up Saturday to see Mrs.
W. B. Moore, who is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mr. G. E. McAdams was carried to the Lincoln County Hospital Thursday for
treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Jones were hosts to a four o'clock buffet luncheon at
their home Sunday afternoon, complimenting their weekend guests.
Miss Glendon King, of Athens College, Athens, Ala., a freshman, has been
chosen May Queen of Athens College.
Several from Petersburg attended first Monday in Fayetteville.
Mrs. B. C. Dysart, who has been confined to her home on account of illness
is improving.
Miss Glendon King, of Athens College, spent the weekend with her aunt, Mrs.
Owen Jones, and had as her guest her college chums, Misses Margaret Mosley,
of Mississippi, Helen Dunnavant, of Kentucky; Sarah Crompton, of Alabama;
Betty Hampton, of Chicago, and Betty Green, of Fountain Head, Tenn.
Prof. and Mrs. L. I. Mills and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, and "Shorty"
Mills, of Shelbyville, attended the funeral of Miss Laura Dysart.
Miss Ruth Beasley, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her brothers and
sisters.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, and Mrs. Scott's father,
Mr. Richardson, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beasley, Mrs. Foster Beasley, Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle
Beasley, of Nashville, attended the funeral of Miss Laura Dysart Friday.
Mrs. Paul Conwell, of Farmington, visited friends here the past week.
* * *
Deaths
Laura Clay Dysart


March 14, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Winners In Contest
The winners in the final reading and declamation contests were: Miss
Earline Woodard, daughter of Mrs. W. E. Cowden, representing the sixth
grade, reader; and Tom Stephenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson,
representing the sixth grade, as declaimer.
The winners of the low grades were Ruby Nell Watt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Watt, representing the second grade, and Hugh Murdock, representing
the fourth grade.
* * *
Rook Club
Mrs. Willie Mae Scott was hostess to the Wednesday Night Rook Club at the
Club Room. Three tables were used. Mrs. Jack Cunningham won high score.
Misses Inez Holloway and Margaret Logan, Mesdames Hatton Hastings, Ed
Ellis, and Mrs. Joe Turner Thomas, of Lewisburg, were additional guests.
The hostess assisted by Mrs. Ellis, served dainty refreshments.
* * *
Parsley-Street
A wedding of interest to the friends of the young couple of Petersburg was
that of Miss Melba Street, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Street, of
Fayetteville, a former resident of Petersburg, to Mr. Parsley, of
Nashville. The wedding took place in January in Nashville, where they will
reside. The bride is a graduate of Morgan School.
* * *
Resolutions of Respect
Be it resolved by the Methodist Christian Board of Education that, whereas,
Almighty God in His Infinite Wisdom called Miss Laura Clay Dysart to her
eternal home February 29, 1940.
And, whereas, our church never had a more faithful and zealous member,
filling its various offices and contributing her time and talents to the
betterment and culture of the Sunday School Department, that in her passing
the church has lost a member that was beloved because of her many admirable
traits of character and her undying influence for good.
Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the
minutes of the Board and that the secretary forward a copy to the bereaved
family, also that a copy be sent to the Lincoln County News for
publication. Signed, Committee, G. T. Stephenson, R. K. Morgan, R. W.
Askins, Mrs. G. T. Stephenson, and Mrs. W. W. Gill.
* * *
Smith-Hasty
A wedding of interest to the friends of Miss Mable Frances Hasty, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hasty, of Shelbyville, formerly of Petersburg, which
took place February 1, at Gallatin, Tennessee, to Walter M. Smith, son of
Walter Smith, of Bowling Green, Ky.
* * *
Present Play Friday Night
A play, Shh! Not So Loud, will be presented by the seventh and eighth grade
pupils of the Petersburg Elementary School, at the school auditorium, at
7:30 o'clock, Friday night, March 15.
* * *
Cross Country Run
The Morgan School plans to entertain a number of high school and private
schools at Petersburg Saturday, April 6, for a cross country run.
All boys enrolled in any accredited high school or Mid-South Association
school is eligible.
A five mile course will be marked to give a varied footing for the race.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Nelson, of Lincoln, visited her son, the Rev. and Mrs. T. E. Nelson
and family.
Mr. Tom Muse, county supervisor of schools of Fayetteville, visited the
Petersburg School Monday.
Miss Vance Adams spent the weekend with Miss Mary Tuley, of Fayetteville.
Mr. E. L. Mitchell happened to have a very serious accident Thursday night
while returning from his work in Lewisburg when he ran into a truck driven
by T. Adams, of Belfast. Mr. Mitchell is in the Lincoln County Hospital,
where he is suffering with pneumonia. He was injured in his face and chest.
It is reported that Mr. Adams was seriously injured.
Misses Margaret and Ruth Franklin, of Murfreesboro, spent from Thursday
until Sunday with their parents.
Miss Maybelle Troop was in Lewisburg Friday.
Mrs. Earl Pylant, Sr., and son, Earl, Jr., of Columbia, visited their
mother and grandmother, Mrs. Kate Pylant and Mrs. Mag Luna, Sunday.
Miss Jeanne Eakin, of Agnes Scott College, visited her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. D. Eakin, recently.
Mr. John Marvin Daves, of Nashville, visited his parents over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and daughter, Barbara, of Belfast, and Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Scott were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Buford Luna and son, Joe, and Mrs. Kate Pylant, were in
Lewisburg Saturday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Barham, of Nashville, were in Petersburg Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. William George and baby, of Old Hickory, visited their parents
over the weekend.
Miss Margaret Allen Scott and Miss Grace Prosser, of Bedford County
Hospital, visited Miss Scott's mother Thursday.
Dr. and Mrs. C. P. Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cowden and Mrs. William Moore
spent Monday in Nashville.
Mr. Tommy Warren underwent an operation at the Lincoln County Hospital Monday.
Mr. J. C. Noland, who has been driving a school bus from the Bledsoe
community, has accepted a position with a Nashville firm and his father
will continue his school route for the remainder of the spring session.
Mr. Walter Cole continues ill at his home.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hillis, of Shelbyville, but formerly of Petersburg, have
bought the grocery stock of L. M. Nichols & Son and moved here Monday, Mr.
Edward Hunter accompanied them.
Several from Petersburg attended the funeral of Mrs. Adam Houk, of
Lewisburg. Mrs. Houk was before her marriage Miss Maggie Hampton, of Talley
Station.
Mr. George Fowler and Mrs. Willie Mae Scott were in Lewisburg Tuesday.
Mrs. Alvis Bledsoe was carried to the Lincoln County Hospital Thursday,
where she underwent an operation.
Mrs. Thomas Moore recently visited her mother, Mrs. J. C. Shofner, of
Chattanooga, who is confined to her room on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Moss, of Lewisburg, have been here the past week, in the
absence of her mother, Mrs. Thomas Moore, who has been in Chattanooga.
Mr. Roy Warren and mother, of Fayetteville, and Miss Jane Bledsoe spent the
weekend in Little Rock.
Miss Katherine Sanders, of Nashville, is spending the week with Mr. and
Mrs. J. E. Pylant.
Mr. McPherson and Mr. Ward, of Nashville, spent the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. J. E. Pylant.
Miss Tommie Beard spent the weekend with Miss Dot Harris.
Mrs. John Massey is in the Lincoln County Hospital, where she underwent an
operation.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Turner Thomas and baby, of Lewisburg, spent Wednesday
night with Mrs. Thomas sister, Mrs. Ed Ellis, and family.
Miss Jane Bledsoe spent the past week at the hospital with Mrs. James Solomon.
Mrs. James Solomon underwent an operation at the Lincoln County Hospital
Tuesday.
Mrs. Minnie Pamplin, of Little Rock, has been called here on account of the
illness of her brother, Mr. Tom McMillan, who underwent an operation at the
Lincoln County Hospital Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Meeker and two daughters, Lollaine and Kay, spent the
weekend in Nashville.


March 21, 1940=09
Petersburg Letter
Commencement Exercises
Commencement exercises for the Petersburg Elementary School will be held
April 12, through April 19. The third and fourth grades will present an
operetta, Snow White, under the direction of Mrs. Harold Marsh and Mrs.
Lacy Mitchell on Friday night, April 12.
The Eld. D. D. Woody, of Lewisburg Church of Christ, will deliver the
commencement sermon on Sunday night, April 14.
The first and second grades will present an operetta, The Children of
Mother Goose, under the direction of Mesdames Lena Scott and Nina Davidson
and Miss Margaret Leonard, April 16.
On Wednesday night, April 10, Miss Mable Stammer will present Piano and
Rhythm Band pupils in a recital. The annual eighth grade play will be given
on Thursday night, April 7, The Adoption of Bob, a one-act play will be
presented under the direction of Mrs. D. D. Daniel.
Class night closes the exercises on Friday night, April 18. Miss Lynda
Vaughn is valedictorian and Miss Freda Hart Lane is salutatorian of the
class.
* * *
Present One-Act Play
A one-act play under the direction of Mrs. Willie M. Scott, recreation
leader, was presented in the Chapel Tuesday morning at the grammar school,
titled A trip to Paris.
The program was as follows: Devotional, Alice Morgan; prayer, Mr. Askins;
song, Doris Hudson; song, Oscar Dyer, George Scott, and Crawford Watt.
Those taking part in the play: Louise Franklin, Doris Hudson, Melba Autrey,
Margaret Bledsoe, Frances Tate, Melba Beasley and Alice Morgan.
* * *
Mrs. March Hostess
Mrs. Herman March was hostess to the Research Club, at the home of Mrs.
R. H. Beasley, Monday afternoon. In the absence of several members, the
program was limited. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Beasley, served
appropriate refreshments.
* * *
Young People Meet
The young people, under the Recreational Project Leader, Mrs. Willie Mae
Scott, met at the Club Room Saturday night. About twenty girls and boys
were present. Games and contests were enjoyed.
* * *
Mass Meeting
There will be a mass meeting of the citizens of Petersburg Wednesday night,
March 20, at 7:30 o'clock, for the purpose of hearing a report from the
committee recently appointed to investigate for the erection of a hospital
for Petersburg and community.
* * *
Recreation Meeting
Mrs. Willie M. Scott, recreation leader, attended an all-day meeting of
recreation leaders of Marshall and Bedford counties, at the Recreation
Center in Lewisburg Thursday, March 14. Mrs. Lavenia Garvin, WPA Recreation
Supervisor, and Miss Vera Hoover, of Nashville, instructor of the WPA
Project, gave very interesting information in regard to handicraft. Those
from Bedford County attending were: Mrs. Ruth Cunningham, Shelbyville; Mrs.
Alice Burk, Unionville, and Mrs. Arnold, of Bell Buckle.
* * *
Beasley Wholesale House Burns
Word has been received here that the Everett Beasley Wholesale House at
Nashville was struck by lightning and caught fire and burned. All the
employees escaped without injury. It happened about 5:30 o'clock Monday
afternoon.
* * *
C. P. Missionary Society
The ladies of the Cumberland Presbyterian Missionary Society sponsored an
all-day meeting at the Club Room Tuesday, March 12. The president, Miss Eva
Land, presided. The morning was devoted to the lesson and business. At the
noon hour a bountiful lunch was served. The afternoon session was from the
Study Book, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Vaughn Fults, after which a
surprise for Rev. Fults, in a pantry shower was presented from a heavily
loaded wagon drawn by little Jack Hastings, assisted by Miss Inez Holloway.
The men of the church were additional guests for the day.
* * *
Personals
Misses Margaret and Ruth Franklin, of State Teachers College, Murfreesboro,
spent Sunday with their parents.
The local American Legion has presented the Petersburg Elementary School
with a new flag pole which has been erected.
Those returning from the Lincoln County Hospital the past week were: Mrs.
James Solomon, Mr. E. L. Mitchell, Mrs. Vada Bledsoe and Mrs. Morton.
Mrs. Ava Wells was carried to the Lincoln County Hospital for treatment
this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Montgomery were in Lewisburg Saturday on business.
Mrs. D. B. Smith has been teaching for Mrs. Mitchell, who has been absent
on account of Mr. Mitchell's sickness.
Mrs. Alma Hunter and son, Edward, of Minor Hill, have been visiting Mr. and
Mrs. C. H. Hillis.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives, Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Scott went to Nashville
Sunday to hear the Glee Club from Bethel College, McKenzie, Tenn. Mrs.
Raymond Burroughs, of Bethel College, is the accompanist. The program was
held in the Edgefield Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. Vaughn Fults, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, will
leave next week to conduct a revival in Mansfield, Ark.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Troop, of Belfast, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Charlie Troop.
Mrs. Robert Bills and daughter, Miss Ruth Bills, were in Lewisburg Friday.
Mr. Bruce Berry returned to visit his mother after an absence of several
years. They are now living in the J. D. Luna house near the grammar school.
* * *
Deaths
T. N. McMillan


March 28, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Attend Teachers Meeting
The following teachers attended State teachers meeting in Nashville over
the weekend; Prof. R. W. Askins, Mrs. D. D. Daniel, Mrs. J. L. Scott and
Miss Margaret Leonard.
* * *
The Home Demonstration Club Meets
The Home Demonstration Club met Thursday, March 21, at the Club Room, with
Mesdames J. M. Greer, Boone Moore, and R. E. Collier as joint hostess. Mrs.
Harry Lane, president, presided. Mrs. Emma Wade led the devotional. Roll
call, One Article I Want To Make For My Home. Mrs. J. T. Bledsoe was club
demonstrator. Miss Dorothy Barbee, county home demonstration agent,
demonstrated Floor Coverings, Painting and a Home Made Floor Wax. Each
member was presented with a sample of Bom-Ami. She also demonstrated the
arranging of flowers and their containers.
The hostess, assisted by Miss Aline Collier, served a salad.
* * *
Personals
Dr. J. T. Gordon, officer of the Medical Reserve Corps, who is stationed
here, has been appointed medical examiner for the armory which is to be
constructed in Pulaski within the next few months. Dr. Gordon this week
conducted the examination of applicants for enrollment in the National
Guard.
Mr. Loyd Stone, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Stone, of Petersburg, Route 3,
has been selected the most representative boy of Athens College, of Athens,
Ala.
The Rev. Vaughn Fults, of Murfreesboro, was visiting here Thursday and was
dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Burroughs.
Miss Margaret Scott, of Bedford County Hospital, visited her mother Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Redd.
Mr. and Mrs. Moore Greer, of Missouri, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Greer.
They were en-route to Bristol to visit their daughter, who is in school
there.
Dr. and Mrs. C. P. Marsh and Mrs. Clifford Archer were in Nashville Wednesday.
Mr. Reuben Logan is improving after several days illness.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and daughter, of Belfast, spent Sunday with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott.
Little Miss Betty Andrews, of Columbia, is now making her home with her
aunt, Mrs. J. D. Hanaway.
Mr. and Mrs. O. R. March and little son have been visiting in Chattanooga.
Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Lane, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with relatives.
Mr. Tommy Warren has returned from the Lincoln County Hospital.
Mrs. Will Sorrells has been visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Finley.
Mr. George Hart, of Martin College, Pulaski, spent the Easter holidays here
with his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn Hart, of Mississippi, spent Easter with relatives here
and Fayetteville.
Mr. Smith Foster was carried to the Lincoln County Hospital, where he
underwent an operation. At last reports he was resting better.
Several from Petersburg attended the marriage of Miss Martha Jean Wade in
Lewisburg.
Mrs. Alma Hunter and son, Edward, of Minor Hill, who have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. C. H. Hillis, have returned to their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs, of McKenzie, spent several days the past
week with their parents here and at Fayetteville.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Warren and children spent the weekend with Mrs.
Warren's mother, Mrs. Helton.
Mr. Raymond Adams, who spent several days with relatives, has returned to
the University of Tennessee.
Mr. Curtis Phillips, of Nashville, spent the weekend with his parents.
Miss Sarah Morgan returned from the Lincoln County Hospital Saturday, where
she underwent an operation Monday night.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pylant were in Lewisburg Wednesday on business.
* * *
Deaths
Walter Cole


March 28, 1940
Fire Destroys Large Barn Near Petersburg
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a large barn, also a large amount of hay
and corn, on the farm of Lee Pat Hastings, about three miles south of
Petersburg Sunday night at 10:00 o'clock. Farm implements and livestock
were saved.


April 4, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Curlee-Montgomery
The marriage of Miss Katherine Montgomery to Mr. James Thurman Curlee took
place in Huntsville, Ala., Saturday, at 3:00 p.m., with the Rev. B. B.
Glascow officiating in his study. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cunningham, of
Fayetteville, were the only attendants.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Bessie Montgomery, of Petersburg. The
groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Curlee, of Bell Buckle. For the
wedding the bride was attired in navy blue with black accessories. The
young couple will reside in Petersburg, where the groom is employed.
* * *
Youth Rally Held Last Sunday
The local Young People's League of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church were
host to the Youth Rally of the Cumberland Presbytery here Sunday night at
7:30 o'clock. About one hundred and forty-eight visitors were present. They
were assisted by the ladies of the church in serving a supper at the club
room.
Delegates from Lewisburg, Fayetteville, Pulaski and Columbia were present.
Mr. George Jackson was the principal speaker.
The following officers were elected for the next year: Miss Jeanne Eakin,
Petersburg, president; Miss Elaine Abernathy, Pulaski, vice-president; Miss
Jean Beacher, of Pulaski, secretary; Mr. Joe Bagley, of Fayetteville,
treasurer.
* * *
Wins Prize In Latin Tournament
Mr. T. D. Young, of Morgan School, won the first prize in the Latin
Tournament held in Murfreesboro Saturday. Misses Martha Ann Loving and
Marjorie Sowell came second and third. They will represent Morgan School in
the State Tournament to be held in Nashville at a later date.
* * *
Annual Horse Show
The annual Horse Show held the last Saturday before the first Monday in
April took place here Saturday, with a large crowd present. A number of
fine horses were displayed.
* * *
Methodist Ladies Complete Study Book
The ladies of the Methodist Church have completed a study book, Untied for
Action, in four lectures conducted at the home of Mrs. W. H. Moss, by the
Rev. Moss. Mrs. R. H. Beasley is mission study chairman.
* * *
Football-Basketball Banquet
The football-basketball banquet of Morgan School was held at the Grammar
School building Friday night. The PTA served dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Herc
Ally, of Vanderbilt; Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Muse and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Askins
were additional guests.
* * *
Personals
Mr. J. H. Taylor and sister, Mrs. B. C. Dysart, spent Monday with Mr. and
Mrs. B. C. Dysart, of Columbia.
Eld. Allen Shaddy filled his appointment at the Catalpa Church Sunday and
he and his family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hemphill.
Mr. and Mrs. Kirby and Mrs. Alice Shofner, of Flat Creek, were guests of
Eld. B. F. Hart Sunday.
Mrs. Paul Conrad, of Texas, was called here on account of the fatal illness
and death of her father, Mr. T. A. McAdams.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs returned from McKenzie, after visiting their
parents for the Easter holidays.
Those from a distance attending the funeral of Mrs. Margaret Vaughn Luna
were: Mr. and Mrs. Rufe Luna, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Sr., Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Pylant, Jr., Buddy Pylant, of Columbia; Mr. Frakes and Miss Murphy
Finley, of Columbia, and Miss Katherine Adams, of Columbia; Mr. Lush
Fowler, and Miss Anna Fowler, of Lewisburg; Mr. James Scott, of Belfast;
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Jr., Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Gus
Fowler, Mrs. Paul Hurt and Pauline Hurt; Mr. and Mrs. Buntley, of
Fayetteville; Miss Margaret Scott, of Shelbyville; Mrs. Bessie Davidson and
Mrs. Eva Bobo, of Shelbyville; Mr. Carl Ledford, of Spring Place, and Mrs.
Lizzie Thomas, of Howell.
Mrs. John Ketchum, of Cornersville, is spending the week with her daughter,
Mrs. Fred Watkins.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carney, of Murfreesboro; Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Ramsey,
of Nashville, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dwiggins were Sunday guests of Mrs.
G. E. Scott.
Little Emily Easterly has been suffering with an infected ear, but is some
better.
Mr. and Mrs. Herc Ally, of Vanderbilt, were guests of the Morgan
football-basketball banquet here Saturday night.
Mrs. Nancy Peterson and children, Nancy Jane and Billy, of New Hope, Ala.,
are guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins have welcomed a little daughter, who has been
named Martha Ann.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cummings were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Stephenson, of Howell, Sunday.
Mrs. A. P. Marsh and Miss Eva Land were in Fayetteville Wednesday.
Mrs. O. H. Moore is visiting relatives in Russellville, Ky.
Several from here attended the First Monday celebration in Columbia.
Mrs. R. Kenneth Morgan, Jr., who underwent an operation at the Lincoln
County Hospital, returned home this week.
Word was received here Saturday night of the death of Mr. Aubrey Swain's
mother, who had died earlier in the night at her home at Chapel Hill.
Mrs. Grace Armstrong has returned to her home in Charlotte, N. C., after
being called here on account of the illness and death of her father, Mr.
T. A. McAdams.
Miss Marian Marsh, of Chattanooga, is spending the week with her mother.
Mr. Woodard Pigg, of Nashville, spent the weekend with relatives.
* * *
Deaths
Margaret Vaughn Luna
T. A. McAdams


April 4, 1940
Ray Phillips Named Coach At MorganSucceeds Askins Who Resigned Recently
Ray Phillips, Texas boy who attended Morgan School and last year assisted
Ralph Askins, Saturday night was named head football coach. Askins recently
handed in his resignation.
The occasion for the announcement of the coaching change was the annual
football and basketball banquet.
R. Kenneth Morgan, headmaster of the school, was toastmaster. Principal
guest was Herc Ally, of the Vanderbilt coaching staff. Ralph Askins awarded
football letters; Coach John Morgan awarded basketball letters.


April 11, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Teachers Elected
The following teachers have been selected for the Petersburg Grammar School
for the next school term: Prof. Ralph Askins, Mrs. Marks Davidson, Mrs.
Cecil Scott, Mrs. Joe L. Scott, Miss Ann Woodard, Mrs. Alberta Marsh, Miss
Sarah Barnes, Miss Margaret Leonard, Mrs. Lacy Mitchell and Mrs. Ruth
Daniel.
* * *
Commencement Exercises
The commencement exercises for the Petersburg Grammar School will be held
April 12, through April 19. The third and fourth grades will present an
operetta, Snow White, under the direction of Mesdames Marsh and Mitchell,
Friday night.
Eld. D. D. Woody, of the Lewisburg Church of Christ, will deliver the
commencement sermon Sunday night, April 14.
The first and second grades will present an operetta, The Children of
Mother Goose, under the direction of Mesdames Scott, Davidson and Miss
Leonard.
The annual eighth grade play will be given Thursday night, April 17. The
Adoption of Bob, a two-act play under the direction of Mrs. D. D. Daniel.
Class night closes the exercises on Friday night, April 18. Miss Lynda
Vaughn is valedictorian, and Miss Freida Hart Lane is salutatorian.
* * *
Federation Clubs
The local Research Club was hostess to the Fourth District of Southern
Division of the Tennessee Federation of Women's Clubs at the Petersburg
Elementary School auditorium Friday, April 5, in an all-day meeting,
celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the local Research Club, the
fiftieth anniversary of Federated Clubs and the forty-fourth anniversary of
the State Federated Club. Mrs. W. S. Joplin, district director and
president, presided. Representatives of all groups of clubs were present:
Mrs. W. L. Barnett, of the Research Club, gave the welcome address.
Response, Miss Hilda Thomas, of Tullahoma; Mrs. T. E. Nelson conducted the
devotional. Mrs. Fred Daves, of Tullahoma, is secretary. The local PTA
served lunch from the school cafeteria.
Prof. R. K. Morgan was the principal speaker of the afternoon. Reba Pylant
gave several accordion selections. A large birthday cake, bearing fifty
candles, was displayed and served during the social hour of a tea held in
the afternoon.
* * *
Flag Day Exercises
Flag day exercises will be held at the Petersburg Elementary School ground
Sunday afternoon, April 14, at 2:00 o'clock. The Hart-Beard Post of
American Legion will be in charge. The public is cordially invited.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Willie Brown and sister, Elizabeth, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs.
Charlie Pack.
Mrs. Harvey Finley and daughter, Barbara Ann, of Lewisburg, are spending
the week with her father, Mrs. Eugene Sorrells, and Mrs. Sorrells.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Adams were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murdock.
Mr. and Mrs. Howell Crabtree, Jr., of Louisville, of the CCC Camp, visited
the former's parents recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl McKinney, of Belfast, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Crabtree.
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Holloway, Mrs. Eugene Pylant and Miss Inez Holloway left
Tuesday for an extended visit to Mr. and Mrs. D. Holloway, of Gadsden, Ala.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hastings, of Shelbyville, were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. J. E. Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Scott, Jr., Miss Margaret Scott and Mr. Kenneth
Hastings, of Shelbyville, were Sunday night guests of Mrs. Willie M. Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler, Mrs. Willie M. Scott, George and Lucian Scott
visited the former's sister and brother, Mr. Lush Fowler and Misses Fowler,
of Lewisburg.
A large crowd attended the second drawing of the merchants. The merchants
of Petersburg, who are sponsoring a drawing for cash spent with them, with
every purchase of fifty cents or more. Those winning were: First, Mrs.
Ernest Foster; Second, Harry Hickman; Third, G. H. Davis; Fourth, Roy
Patterson; Fifth, Mrs. Jimmy Scott; Sixth, Mrs. Wayne Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beasley, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beasley and Mrs. Baker
Hubbard, of Nashville, visited Mrs. Beasley's mother, Mrs. Lizzie Marsh
recently.
Mr. Macon Hart and sister, Miss Mary Hart, were in Shelbyville Tuesday on
business.
Several from here attended the Blue Ribbon Parade in Fayetteville Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole carried Mrs. Nancy Peterson
and children to Huntsville Wednesday afternoon, where she left for her home
in New Hope, Ala., after several days visit to Mr. and Mrs. Moore.
Miss Mable Stammer will present her music pupils in a recital at the
Grammar School auditorium Wednesday night, at 7:30 o'clock.
Misses Ruth and Margaret Franklin of State Teachers College, Murfreesboro,
spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Franklin, and had as
their guest, Miss Katherine Luna, of Murfreesboro.
Miss Marian Marsh of Chattanooga, returned to her home after spending last
week with her mother, Mrs. M. P. Marsh.
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh were in Nashville Friday on business.
Mrs. Willie M. Scott and Mrs. Floyd Daves attended an all-day meeting in
Shelbyville Tuesday. Recreation leaders from Bell Buckle and Unionville,
attended also. Miss Cullena, of Nashville, conducted a very interesting
discussion on Better Homes.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Royce, of San Antonio, Texas, are visiting the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Oliver.
Miss Effie Naren left Friday for a few days visit to relatives in Camden, Ark.
Miss Annabell Gordon, of Brick Church, is with her brother, Dr. J. T.
Gordon, while Miss Naren is visiting relatives.
The Rev. and Mrs. Knox Lambert, of Martin, Tenn., visited their parents
en-route to a Baptist meeting, which was held in Nashville.
The Rev. J. B. Alexander, pastor of the local Baptist Church, attended a
Baptist meeting in Nashville.
Mrs. C. H. Hillis has been confined to her bed this week on account of illness.
Mr. G. H. Davis is on the sick list.
Mrs. Will Sorrells left Saturday for Loyal, Ky., where she will stay with
her grandson, John Cowden, while Mrs. Cowden is on an extended visit to
Mrs. Brown in California. Mrs. Brown will be remembered here as Miss Esther
Sorrells.
* * *
Deaths
Mrs. Frank Rives


April 18, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Missionary Society Meets
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met
with Mrs. W. R. Foster Tuesday afternoon. The president, Miss Eva Land,
presided. Several members taking part on the program.
* * *
Presbyterian Missionary Society
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met at the Church Monday, with Mrs. Jim
Haynes in charge. Several members gave interesting papers.
* * *
Flag Raising Exercises
Flag raising exercises, under the direction of the Hart-Beard Post American
Legion, No. 155, was conducted Sunday afternoon, with Mr. Ernest McAdams in
charge. Mr. Bascom Jones, of Nashville, was the principal speaker.
Appropriate song, led by Mrs. W. A. Muse, was sung. Fred Dyer, raised the
flag as the American Legionnaires stood in command. The Rev. Vaughn Fults
gave the benediction.
* * *
Grammar School Exercises
The commencement exercises were held in the Grammar School auditorium Sunday
night. Eld. D. D. Woody, of Lewisburg, delivered the address.
* * *
School Closes
The closing exercises of the Grammar School will be held at the school
auditorium Friday night, April 19. Prof. L. I. Mills, of Shelbyville, will
deliver the address to the eighth grade class. Lynda Vaughn, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Lindon Vaughn, is valedictorian, and Freda Hart is
salutatorian.
* * *
Personals
Several members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church attended services at
Lewisburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church last Sunday, at the 11:00 o'clock
service.
Mr. D. M. Holloway, Mrs. Eugene Pylant and Miss Inez Holloway returned
Thursday from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. D. Holloway, of Gadsden, Ala.
Carroll Scott spent the weekend with his sister, Margaret Scott, of Shelbyville.
Mrs. L. P. Hastings and sons, Charles, Billy and Jack, spent the weekend
with relatives in Nashville.
Mrs. Tuley and daughters, Misses Leonard and Mary, of Fayetteville,
attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Will Pearson here Saturday.
Mr. John Marvin Daves, of David Lipscomb College, Nashville, spent the
weekend here with his parents.
Mrs. Paul Hurt and children, Pauline and Douglas, and Gus Fowler, of
Fayetteville, spent Saturday with their parents.
Mr. Bob Harkins was carried to the Lincoln County Hospital Saturday, where
he is suffering with an infected toe, which was amputated.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Watson, of Lewisburg, visited their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Allen Watson, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, were Sunday guests of the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham, and attended the flag raising
exercises at the grammar school Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Doc Moore and daughters, of Shelbyville, visited Mr. Moore's
father, Mr. G. W. Moore, recently.
Miss Virginia Scott, of Chattanooga, was a recent guest of her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beasley and Mrs. T. P. Green, of Nashville, attended the
funeral of Mrs. Guy Frye.
Mr. Edward Gill spent the weekend in Nashville.
Mr. C. H. Hillis was in Shelbyville Monday on business.
Mrs. Paul Conrad has returned to her home in Oklahoma City.
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Talley, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Talley visited Mr. and
Mrs. Marion Talley, of Huntsville, who are moving to Dade City, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. J. V. McRady visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McRady,
here, Sunday.
Mrs. George Fowler and Mrs. Cecil Scott were named delegates to the Elk
Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, which will be held at the
Mt. Vernon Church April 25 and 26. Mesdames Eugene Pylant and Willie M.
Scott are alternates.
Miss Glendon King, of Athens College, Athens, Ala., spent the weekend with
relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Buntley, of Fayetteville, visited the latter's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Hemphill.
Mrs. E. F. Baulch returned Tuesday from the Lincoln County Hospital, where
she underwent an operation.
Mrs. Ann Hastings, of Nashville, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Hastings.
* * *
Deaths
Mattie O'Neal Pearson


April 18, 1940
Flag-Raising Exercises At Petersburg School
The American Legion, Post 155, held appropriate flag-rising exercises at
the Petersburg Grammar School Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.
Bascom F. Jones, of Nashville, was the main speaker, and the music was
given by a Petersburg quartet, with Miss Edith Dysart as pianist.
In the evening, Eld. D. D. Woody, of Lewisburg, addressed the school in the
regular commencement Sunday address.
Thursday evening the seventh and eighth grades will present a play, and
Friday evening Prof. L. I. Mills, of Shelbyville, will address the
graduating class, after which certificates will be awarded the eighth grade
graduates.
Prof. Ralph Askins is principal of the school.


April 25, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Professor Morgan's Speaking Dates
Sunday afternoon, April 21, at 3:00 o'clock, Prof. Morgan spoke to a large
audience at Howell. Monday night, May 2, he will speak in Hazel Green, Ala,
to the Hazel Green High School. May 16, at the Robert E. Lee School, in
Fayetteville. May 19, at the Middle Tennessee District of Tennessee
Christian EndeavorUnion, Belvedere, Tenn.
* * *
Personals
Miss Mable Stammer, music teacher of Petersburg, underwent an operation in
the Lincoln County Hospital. She is recovering satisfactorily.
Mrs. Jack Payton is in the Lincoln County Hospital, where she underwent an
operation for goiter Saturday. At last report she was resting nicely.
Mrs. Emma Moore spent Thursday as the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. A. Conger.
Mr. L. I. Mills, of Shelbyville, delivered the address to the eighth grade
class of the grammar school Friday night. He was accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Mills, and Miss Margaret Scott.
Rev. and Mrs. Harwell, of Lewisburg, attended the eighth grade play given
at the elementary school Thursday night.
Mr. Felix Benton Scott, of Nashville, visited relatives over the weekend.
Mrs. Landess Sanders is visiting her brother, Mr. Roy Enoch, and Mrs.
Enoch, of Nashville.
Mrs. McGeehee, of Fayetteville, visited her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Askins,
Thursday.
Roy Patterson, of Morgan School, was carried to the Lincoln County
Hospital, where he underwent an operation for appendicitis.
Mrs. R. K. Morgan was carried to the Lincoln County Hospital for treatment
Thursday.
Misses Margaret and Ruth Franklin, of Murfreesboro, spent Sunday with their
parents.
Mr. Bill Carpenter, of the Morgan School, underwent an operation at the
Lincoln County Hospital last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hastings, of Nashville, were here the past week to be
at the bedside of Joe Melvin Hastings who underwent an operation in the
Lincoln County Hospital.
Mr. Paul Crawford, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with his mother,
Mrs. Cassie Crawford.
Mrs. R. K. Morgan returned from the Lincoln County Hospital Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Walker, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davidson.
Mr. Guy Frye, Mrs. Dixie Marsh, Mrs. Landess Sanders and Miss Mary Frye
attended the funeral of Mrs. Dan Carruth, in Chattanooga, Monday.
Mr. Henry Dwiggins, of Lakeland, Fla., attended the funeral of his sister,
Mrs. Dan Carruth, and came here to visit his sister, Mrs. Cassie Crawford.
Mrs. Pete Blake, of Birmingham, is visiting Mrs. D. B. Smith. She also
visited her cousin, Miss Mable Stammer, who is confined to the Lincoln
County Hospital.
* * *
Deaths
Mrs. Dan Carruth


April 26, 1940
Petersburg Elementary Closed Friday Evening
Commencement exercises of the Petersburg Elementary School came to a close
Friday evening, when Prof. L. I. Mills, of Shelbyville, addressed the
eighth grade graduates, of which Douglas Rodes, son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Rodes, is president, and Bill Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Russell,
is secretary.
Miss Lynda Vaughn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lindon Vaughn, was
valedictorian of the class, and Miss Frieda Hart Lane, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Lane, was salutatorian.
The awards given each year by the Petersburg American Legion Post for the
best all-round boy and girl in the class went to Douglas Rodes and Sarah
Bert Ralston, daughter of Mrs. Icie Ralston.
The medals given by the local Masonic Lodge, for the most popular boy and
girl, chosen by the eighth grade students, also went to Douglas Rodes and
Sarah Bert Ralston.


May 2, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Hostess of Bridge Club
Mrs. C. C. London was hostess to a bridge club for several of her friends.
The living room was lovely with tulips. Two tables were used. Mr. C. C.
London won high score for the men, and Mrs. T. L. Warren won for the
ladies. The hostess served a tempting ice course.
* * *
Presbyterian Missionary Society
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church met at the home of Mrs. J. M. Greer
Tuesday afternoon, with Mrs. J. F. Haynes, president, in charge. Subject,
Christian Homes. Several members taking part on the program. Resolutions on
the death of Mrs. Guy Frye were read.
* * *
Thrice Three Club
Mrs. Varda Sorrells was hostess to the Thrice Three Club at her lovely
country home Wednesday afternoon. The rooms were lovely with gift iris and
other spring flowers. Two tables were used. Mrs. T. L. Warren won high
score and Mrs. Fred Dwiggins was second. Mrs. Vernon Easterly and Mrs.
Boone Moore were additional guests. The hostess served a delicious salad
plate.
* * *
Rook Club
Mrs. W. B. Pigg was hostess to her Rook Club at her home Thursday
afternoon. Two tables were used. The room decorations were lovely spring
flowers. Mrs. Ed Ellis and Miss Pearl Wade tied for high score. Mesdames
W. L. Barnett, Ed Ellis, W. M. Scott and Miss Pearl Wade were additional
guests. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by her
daughter, Mrs. Matthews.
* * *
Picture Show Party
Several boys and girls, accompanied by Willie M. Scott, recreational
leader, attended a picture show, Kentucky, in Lewisburg Wednesday night.
* * *
Personals
Miss Mable Stammer and Mrs. R. A. Swain returned from the Lincoln County
Hospital Sunday, greatly improved after an operation.
Mrs. C. I. Fisher, of Nashville, is on a weeks vacation visiting relatives.
Miss Josephine Smith, of Lewisburg; Misses Eleanor and Lillian George, of
Fayetteville, attended the Junior-Senior Dance held at Morgan School
Saturday evening.
Several members of the local Home Demonstration Club attended the annual
Spring Rally of Lincoln County held in Fayetteville Saturday.
Mr. W. C. Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Statem, of Columbia, were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Blakemore.
Rev. and Mrs. T. E. Nelson are attending a training conference in Kentucky
this week.
Mrs. W. A. Beasley, of Nashville, was a recent guest of her mother, Mrs.
Lizzie Marsh.
Mrs. Ed Rice has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Foster
Beasley, and family, of Nashville.
Mrs. Floyd Daves has returned from Nashville, where she was called on
account of the illness of her sister, Miss Carrie Mae Smythe.
Sunday guests of Miss Mable Stammer were: Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stammer, and
Miss Sara Harwell, of Chapel Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Dowdy, Miss Marie
Dowdy, Mrs. Travis Windrow and Miss Thelma Crowell, of College Grove.
Word has been received here by Mr. D. M. Holloway of the death of his
sister-in-law, Mrs. Nancy Holloway, of Texas. She is the widow of the late
J. E. "Bud" Holloway. They were both former residents of this county.
Mr. Earl Pylant, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr., of Columbia, spent
Sunday with Mrs. Kate Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott visited Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott, of Belfast,
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Greer, of Union City, spent the weekend here with relatives.
Mrs. C. H. Hillis has been confined to her room on account of illness.
Rev. and Mrs. John Stammer Smith spent the weekend here.
Mr. Bobby Davidson and John Marvin Daves, of David Lipscomb, Nashville,
spent the weekend here with their parents.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Jr., of Fayetteville, visited the latter's
parents Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Holloway, Mrs. Ramsey, Mrs. Hattie Scott, Mrs. Eugene
Pylant and Miss Inez Holloway attended Presbytery at Mt. Hebron last
Thursday.
Mr. Ora Pigg, of Long Beach, California, is on an extended visit to
relatives in Marshall and Bedford counties. He has been away from here
thirty-four years. He at one time attended school in the old Lincoln County
school building south of Petersburg. He was with the baseball team of
Petersburg, taking care of balls, bats, etc. His many friends welcome him
on this visit. He was in the World War, serving in France and is suffering
from the effects now.
Mrs. Fred Watkins and children have returned from a visit to her parents
near Cornersville, Paul Ketchum accompanied here home.
Miss Margaret Scott, Miss Pauline Lowry and Mr. Kenneth Hastings, of
Shelbyville, visited Miss Scott's mother Thursday night.
Mrs. Julia Davis, of Lewisburg, is at the bedside of her brother, Harry
Dyer, who continues seriously ill.


May 9, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Morgan Commencement Exercises
Wednesday, May 8, the annual picnic will be held at which time the Maid of
Beauty and Bachelor of Ugliness will be selected. Sunday, May 12, the
commencement sermon will be delivered by the Rev. G. A. Morgan. Friday
night, May 10, the graduating class program will be held. May 11, the
Alumni barbecue will be held, and Monday, May 13, Tuesday, May 14, and
Wednesday, May 15, the Literary Societies of both boys and girls will take
place. Thursday night the annual play will be presented by the Senior
Class. Friday morning the address to the Senior Class and final delivering
of diplomas, certificates and medals will be awarded.
* * *
Bridge Club Meets
Mrs. Henry Hackman, of Bellview, a former resident, was hostess to a bridge
club at her home Friday, complimenting her friends from Petersburg. Those
attending were: Mesdames Clayton Scott, T. L. Warren, Fred Dwiggins, Fred
Montgomery, Shields March, H. B. Marsh and Mrs. E. F. Baulch. This is an
annual party, taking place at Mrs. Hackman's home for the past several
years.
* * *
Rook Club
Misses Elaine Erhardt, Ingram and Pearl Wade were hostesses to their rook
club at the Candy Store at Morgan School Wednesday night. Beautiful tulips,
jonquils and other spring flowers were used. Two tables were used. Miss
Elaine Erhardt won high score. Mrs. R. T. Sanders, Mesdames R. K. Morgan,
Jr., Icie Ralston and George Stephenson were additional guests. Mrs. Baulch
served a tempting salad plate.
* * *
Mother's Day Services
Mother's Day services were held at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Sunday by the pastor, the Rev. Vaughn Fults. A very interesting sermon on,
Mother, was delivered to a large audience.
* * *
Decoration Services
Decoration services will be held at Old Orchard Cemetery Sunday, May 12.
Eld. R. A. Largen will make the address.
Decoration services will be held at the New Hope Cemetery, near here, May 18.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Virginia Bunn has returned to her home in Fayetteville after a visit
to her mother, Mrs. J. M. Crick, of Columbia, and her sister, Mrs. Grady
Wade, of Belfast.
Miss Margaret Dwiggins, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with her parents.
Mr. George Hart, of Martin College, spent Sunday with his mother.
Miss Laura May Davidson has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs.
Hughes Walker, and Mr. Walker.
Miss Mildred Denton, of Birmingham, is spending her vacation here with her
sister, Mrs. Jack Montgomery, and Mr. Montgomery.
Mr. Wood Booling, of Ashland City, was here to visit Miss Margaret Logan,
and they were in Huntsville Sunday.
Mr. Will Ellis, of Arkansas; Mr. George A. Jarvis, of Fayetteville, and
Mrs. Carol Farrey, of Memphis, visited Mrs. Susie Dysart Sunday.
Mrs. B. C. Dysart, Jr., and little son Benny; Miss Alice Thompson and Mrs.
Padgett, of Columbia, were guests of Mrs. B. C. Dysart Sunday.
Miss Jacqueline Hopkins, of Lincoln, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W. E. Cowden.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mr. W. A. Muse went to Louisville Friday to
attend the Kentucky Derby. They returned Sunday.
Lucian Scott, who is spending the summer with Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler
Scott, of Belfast, spent the weekend with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Lane, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend here.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lane and daughter, Frieda Hart, of Lewisburg, spent Sunday
with relatives.
Misses Ruth and Margaret Franklin spent the weekend with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Franklin.
Mrs. E. F. Baulch and Mrs. Icie Ralston were in Fayetteville Wednesday.
Mr. W. R. Foster continues quite ill at his home east of town.
Mrs. Alva E. Barham has returned from the Lincoln County Hospital where she
underwent an operation.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Reavis have welcomed a little son into their home, who
has been named Grady Marshall.
Miss Margaret Allen Scott, of the Bedford County Hospital, spent Tuesday
night with her mother and brothers.
Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her sisters,
Mesdames Lizzie Marsh and J. M. Greer.
* * *
Deaths
Maggie Hunter Ellis


May 16, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Moore Reunion
The Moore Reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Autrey
Sunday, May 12. At noon a bountiful lunch was served. Those from a distance
attending were: Mrs. T. E. Moore and children, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Goodman,
Mr. and Mrs. Will Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Moore and children, Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Moore and son, Mr. and Mrs. E. George and son, Mr. and Mrs.
Mayfield, all of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Snell and children, of
Shelbyville; Mr. and Mrs. John Snell, of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. O. H.
Moore, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harris and Dorothy, Miss Katherine Moore, Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Autrey and children, Thomas, Melba, Vincent, Helen and Bobby
Autrey, of Petersburg.
* * *
Decoration Services
Decoration services were held at Old Orchard Cemetery Sunday, May 12. Eld.
R. A. Largen, of Fayetteville, delivered the address to a large crowd.
* * *
Observe Decoration Service Sunday
Decoration services will be observed at the New Hope Cemetery May 18, at
2:00 o'clock, and Sunday, May 19, services will be held at the Talley
Cemetery, at 2:00 p.m.
* * *
Typhoid Vaccination
While for the most effective prevention of filth-borne diseases, one of
which is prevalent in Petersburg now, a community must look to its
sanitation, proper disposal of human wastes, extension of a closely
supervised, constantly chlorinated city water supply, yet available
inoculations for one of the most important of such diseases, typhoid fever,
should be taken by all especially in this particular area.
The county health department must again urge the population of the area to
avail themselves to typhoid vaccine from their physician or the health unit
that holds a clinic in the rear of the Community Club building each Friday
afternoon between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
* * *
Personals
This Work Pays Your Community Week, May 20-25, will be celebrated during
next week with the hot lunch, and recreation project. WPA leaders, Mrs.
G. E. Scott and Mrs. Willie M. Scott, respectively, in charge. We want the
people of the community to visit our project and see that "this work pays
your community."
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holland and son, of Nashville, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Holland's mother, Mrs. Viola Marsh, and attended Morgan commencement.
Miss Marian Marsh, of Chattanooga, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs.
Dixie Marsh.
Miss Mildred Scott, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend with her cousins
Miss Eva Land and Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Marsh.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and daughter, Barbara Ann, of Belfast,
spent the weekend with their parents and attended the Morgan Alumni
barbecue and commencement.
Little Pauline Hurt, of Fayetteville, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Fowler.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and Miss Doris Locker, of Fayetteville, spent
Sunday with the formers parents.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Sugg, Dr. and Mrs. J. V. McRady and children, of
Fayetteville, were Sunday guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
McRady.
Mrs. Luther Scott, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with her daughter, Mrs.
Glenn Nichols.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wise spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Tell Wells.
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Barham, of Nashville, visited here over the weekend and
attended decoration at Old Orchard Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Beasley and children, of Nashville, spent the weekend
here with the latter's mother, Mrs. Ed Rice.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy King and children, of Cornersville, attended the Morgan
commencement and decoration services here Sunday.
Mrs. Paul Hurt, of Fayetteville, attended the funeral of Mr. W. R. Foster
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Marsh, of Nashville, visited Mr. Marsh's mother, Mrs.
Viola Marsh, and Mrs. Susie Talley.
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cashion, of Shelbyville, visited Mr. Huff Nichols Sunday
and attended decoration services at the cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. G. E. Redd.
Word has been received here of the death of Mr. Alton Foster, of Salem,
Ind., who died Sunday after a lengthy illness. He is the brother of Mr.
W. R. Foster, who passed away Thursday, May 9. He is also the brother of
Mr. G. A. Foster, of Petersburg.
Mr. Floyd Foster, of Morgantown, Ind., who was called here on account of
the serious illness and death of his father, W. R. Foster, returned to his
home Saturday.
* * *
Deaths
William Raison Foster


May 23, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Poppy Day Observed
The Auxiliary of the American Legion Post, Hart-Beard No. 155, of the
American Legion, sponsored the sale of poppies here Saturday. Those taking
part were Mrs. J. H. Taylor, Mrs. C. C. London and Mrs. H. B. Whitaker.
* * *
Decoration Services
Decoration services were held at New Hope Cemetery Saturday afternoon, at
2:00 p.m., with the Rev. W. O. Largen, of Portland, Tenn., delivering the
address.
* * *
Graduating Exercises
The graduating address to the Senior Class was held at Morgan School
Friday, May 17, at 10:00 o'clock, with Mr. Menzler, of Nashville, making
the address.
Thirty-seven Seniors received their diplomas.
* * *
This Work Pays Your Community Week
This Work Pays Your Community Week, was observed in Petersburg, May 20, at
7:00 p.m., with open house and get-together party, sponsored by the Hot
Lunch and Recreation WPA Project under the direction of Mrs. G. E. Scott
and Mrs. Willie Mae Scott.
About 105 people registered, which was kept by Misses Mary Gill Moore and
Dot Pylant. Prof. R. W. Askins and Mrs. R. H. Beasley were speakers for the
evening. Games, music and contests were enjoyed until a late hour.
Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hal Moore and Mrs. Leslie Warren.
* * *
Personals
Miss Melba Sowell, of Nashville spent the weekend here with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Sowell.
Several from here attended decoration services at Round Hill Cemetery, near
Belfast, Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Edwin Scott left Saturday for St. Louis, where he has accepted a position.
Mr. George Fowler, Willie Mae Scott and George Scott attended decoration
services at the Fowler Cemetery, near Lewisburg, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Redd, of Lewisburg, were Sunday guests of relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr., of Columbia, spent the weekend with their
grandmother, Mrs. Kate Pylant.
Mrs. Cora Grills, of Fayetteville, attended decoration at New Hope Cemetery
Saturday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Conwell, of Farmington, spent the weekend here with friends.
Miss Ann Woodard, of Flintville, is spending her vacation with her parents.
The school closed at Flintville Friday.
Mrs. John Fowler, of Greenville, Tenn., is visiting relatives.
Miss Ann Scott is spending several days with Miss Earline Woodard.
Miss Katherine Orr, of Mooresville, attended services at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church Sunday.
There will be a called meeting of the Elk Presbytery at Kelso Monday May 27.
Decoration of the auditorium of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church began Monday.
The Rev. and Mrs. W. O. Largen, of Portland, Tenn., a recent bride and
groom, visited relatives over the weekend. Mrs. Largen will be remembered
here as Miss Beulah Lee Wells. Rev. Largen was a former pastor of the
Methodist Church, Petersburg.
Mr. Golie Foster continues quite ill at his home here.
Word has been received here of the illness of Mr. Eb Luna, of Myra, Texas,
a former resident of Petersburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott have moved to the house known as the Ellis house,
recently purchased by Mr. R. H. Beasley.
Dr. J. T. Gordon has returned from the Lincoln County Hospital, where he
was under treatment.
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., was carried to the Lincoln County Hospital Thursday
night. At last report she is resting better.
Mr. Carroll Scott spent Monday in Nashville.
The Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith visited the latter's mother, Mrs. Stammer, at
Chapel Hill, Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Talley spent Monday in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Rufe Hunter and Mrs. Jack Cummings were in Lewisburg Monday.
Mrs. Warren Gibson, of N. C., has been called here on account of the
illness of her mother, Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr.
Misses Mary E., and Laura Pack, of Nashville, who are attending Andrew
Jackson University, spent the weekend with their parents at Petersburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Cashion, of New Mexico, and Mrs. Gertie Bryant, Miss
Mary Bryant and Mrs. Sherrell Cashion visited Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pack and
family at Petersburg Thursday evening.
Mr. Jim Johnson, of Washington, D. C., his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs.
T. N. Johnson, of Columbia, and their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Hunter Harris, were Saturday guests of their niece, Mrs. W. R. Pack, and
Mr. Pack, at Petersburg.
Miss Thelma Pack and Mr. James Robert Pack accompanied their sister,
Mary E., back to Nashville Sunday night. Laura is spending this week with
homefolks to attend the commencement at Morgan. She will return to
Nashville Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Perry and Mr. and Mrs. Doc Lamb, of Fayetteville, visited
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pack Sunday afternoon.
Miss Martha Ellen Pearson and brother, James, and Mr. Noah Nichols visited
Misses Mary E., and Laura Pack Sunday afternoon.
* * *
Deaths
Mildred Sullivan


May 30, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Bigham-Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Sullivan, of Petersburg, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Audrey, to George T. Bigham, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bigham, of
Delina. The wedding took place May 25, in Huntsville, with Judge Butler
officiating. The only attendants were: Miss Adelaide Sanders and Mr. H. W.
Bigham. They will reside near here, where the groom is engaged in farming.
The bride is a graduate of the 1940 Morgan class, and the groom is a
graduate of the 1938 Morgan class.
* * *
Mrs. Montgomery Hostess
Mrs. Fred Montgomery was hostess to the Thrice Three Club at her home
Wednesday afternoon. Two tables were used. The home was lovely with gift
flowers. Mrs. Varda Sorrells won high score.
* * *
Cumberland Presbyterian Social
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church sponsored a social at the Club Room
Thursday night with about sixty members, visitors and friends present.
Lovely flowers were used. Games music, singing and contests were enjoyed by
all, Each group taking part. Tempting refreshments were served.
* * *
Enjoy Recreation
Twenty-three girls and boys who have been meeting at the Grammar School
campus and playing with Mrs. Willie Mae Scott, recreation leader, enjoyed a
tempting ice drink and wafers on the campus Friday afternoon. All the
parents of Petersburg are urged to send their children to the play ground
where they will take part in games, sliding swings, etc.
* * *
Rook Club
Mrs. C. A. Blakemore was hostess to her rook club at her home Thursday
afternoon. Two tables were used. The rooms were lovely with beautiful gift
flowers. Mrs. C. C. London, Mrs. Jim Haynes and Mrs. James Sherwood were
additional guests. The hostess served an ice course.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Herman Sullivan, of Detroit, has returned to his work, after being
called here on account of the death of his sister, Miss Mildred Sullivan.
Mr. John Marvin Daves, of David Lipscomb, Nashville, spent the weekend with
his parents.
Mrs. Robert Sanders has been visiting Mrs. Rufus Hunter. Mr. Hunter has
been visiting in Virginia.
Mrs. Bartlett was accidentally knocked down by a hog and broke her hip last
week.
Mrs. Cy Beard and Mrs. Al Bradford were visitors in the home of Mrs. Kate
Pylant Friday and quilted a quilt.
Mrs. Willie Mae Scott, and sons, George and Carroll, and Mr. George Fowler
visited Miss Margaret Allen Scott in Shelbyville Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant and daughters, Reba and Dot, visited Mrs. Peggy
Morrison, of near Columbia, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives and Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Scott spent Sunday in
McKenzie, Tenn.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Smith, of Cornersville, are visiting their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Rev. Vaughn Fults, Miss Katherine Orr, of Murfreesboro; Miss Margaret
Scott, Mrs. K. Hastings, of Shelbyville; Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Smith, of
Cornersville, and Miss Ann Scott were out-of-town guests at the Cumberland
Social at the club room Thursday night.
Mrs. Will Sorrells has returned home after an extended visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Leonard Cowden, of Loyal, Ky.
Miss Frances George, of Chattanooga, visited friends and relatives here the
past week.
Mrs. Leonard Cowden, of Loyal, Ky., returned to her home after spending a
few days with her mother, Mrs. W. T. Sorrells.
Mrs. Alfred Buntley, of Fayetteville, has been at the bedside of her
mother, Mrs. Ollie Hemphill, who has been confined to her bed.
Ralph Askins, Jr., has returned after a visit to his grandparents of
Fayetteville.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott were in South Pittsburgh, the past week on business.


June 6, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Crabtree-Morrison
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Morrison announce the marriage of their daughter,
Alberta, to Russell Crabtree, son of Mr. Howell Crabtree, of Petersburg.
The wedding took place, June 1, in Petersburg, with Eld. J. W. Sanders
officiating.
* * *
Daily Vacation Bible School
The Daily Vacation Bible School, will begin at the Methodist Church, June
10, with Mrs. W. W. Gill as director. Music, Miss Edith Dysart; Recreation,
W. M. Scott and Inez Holloway, Intermediate girls, Mrs. T. E. Nelson;
Intermediate boys, Mrs. H. B. Whitaker; Junior girls, Mrs. T. L. Warren;
Junior boys, to be supplied; Intermediate handiwork, Rev. T. E. Nelson and
Rev. Moss. Hours: 9 to 12.
* * *
Bridge Club
Mrs. C. C. London was hostess to her bridge club at her home Wednesday
afternoon. Mrs. T. D. Moore won high score. Mrs. John Buchanan was
additional guest.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Sanders, Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Barnett left Sunday for
Atlanta, to attend the graduating of Dr. and Mrs. Barnett's son, Halbert.
Mrs. Emma Moore and son, Mr. Morgan Cunningham, of South Bend, Ind., spent
the weekend in Chattanooga and Monteagle.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Smith, of Rock Island, Tenn., visited the latter's
mother, Mrs. Mary Long, and other relatives recently.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Taylor, Mrs. B. C. Dysart, Misses Edith and Ethel Dysart
visited Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Dysart, Jr., of Columbia, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beasley, Mrs. John Ray Beasley and Miss Alice Virginia
Jones, of Nashville, were Sunday guests of Mrs. W. H. Marsh.
Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Marsh and
Mrs. Greer.
Mr. Curtis Phillips, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with his parents.
Mr. Leon Hillis left Monday for St. Louis.
Mrs. Thomas Richards has received word of her husband, Thomas Richards, of
Panama City, being confined to the hospital on account of an injury to his
foot.
Mr. Morgan Cunningham, of South Bend, Ind., is visiting his mother, Mrs.
Emma Moore.
Miss Betty Andrews has returned from a visit to her aunt, Mrs. William
Bunn, of Fayetteville. She will visit other relatives in Pulaski this week.
Miss Ina Frye, of Columbia, spent the weekend here with her brother and
sister, Mr. Guy Frye, and Miss Irma Frye.
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Walker, of Nashville, spent Thursday with the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Davidson.
Miss Margaret Wakefield, of Nashville, visited her aunt, Mrs. C. C. London,
and other relatives.
Mrs. R. H. Gaunt is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mary McRory, of Nashville.
Miss Dorothy Nichols is visiting relatives in Alabama.
Miss Ruby Tate is visiting her cousins in McBurg.
Miss Ava Wells has returned from a visit to Mrs. Mollie Hill and daughter,
Miss Grace Hill, of Watertown, Tenn.
Mrs. W. T. Haskins and son, Edward, of Birmingham; Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Sharp, of Pensacola, Fla., and Mrs. Bob Garner and son, Bobby, of
Birmingham, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McAdams.
Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, of Belfast, visited their parents Sunday.
Mr. Rufe Hunter has returned from Memphis.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Rodes, Mrs. Ida Goodrich, Mrs. Mary Gill and Mrs. Jack
Cummings visited Mrs. Steele Gibson and Misses Margaret, Anna and Ada
Fowler, of Lewisburg, one day last week.
The Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith and daughter attended an annual meeting of
rural mail carriers held in Estill Springs last Thursday.
Mr. J. L. Carlton is confined to the Lincoln County Hospital.


June 13, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Miss Sybil Whitsett is visiting relatives in Fayetteville.
Mrs. Paul Hurt and children, Pauline and Douglas, and Gus Fowler, of
Fayetteville, visited their parents Sunday.
Mr. Floyd Foster, of Morgantown, Ind., has returned home after a few days
visit to his mother, Mrs. W. R. Foster, and sister, Mrs. L. P. Hastings. He
was accompanied home by his nephew, Billy Hastings, who will begin work
there.
Mr. Lester Holloway, of Birmingham, visited his parents a while Sunday. He
has been stationed in Mississippi, but will be moved to Kentucky, leaving
tomorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Adams have welcomed a little son into their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Enoch, of Nashville, visited his sisters over the weekend.
Mrs. Minnie Hart is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mrs. Lacy Mitchell has been on the sick list.
Mrs. Warren Gibson, of Hickory, N. C., has been called here on account of
the illness of her mother, Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., who is confined to the
Lincoln County Hospital.
Mr. John Pickett, of Fayetteville, visited in Petersburg one day this week.
Mr. Frank Gillespie and son, of Nashville, were here one day this week
en-route to visit a son in Sewanee.
Miss Josephine Carlton and Edwin Carlton, of Nashville, were called here on
account of the death of their grandfather, Mr. J. L. Carlton.
Mr. R. H. Beasley attended an embalmers convention in Chattanooga the past week.
Mrs. Henry Carlton and daughter, of Nashville, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne
Carlton, of Columbia, were here to attend the funeral of Mr. J. L. Carlton.
The Morgan summer school opened Monday, June 10. Also the Vacation Bible
School at the Methodist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther, Mrs. Mims Whitsett and Betty Jo, visited Miss Melba
Whitsett at the Bedford County Hospital.
Misses Mary Ruth and Helen Shelton, of Vienna, Ill., arrived this week to
visit Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Smith, of Cornersville, and Miss Addie Jean Smith,
of Petersburg.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Smith have returned from a visit to relatives in Vienna, Ill.
The Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith attended the Melton-Gabard wedding in Chapel
Hill Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Archer, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Archer and children, of Dallas,
Texas, are visiting relatives here.
Miss Jeanne Eakin, of Agnes Scott College, Athens, Ga., is spending her
vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Eakin.
Mrs. Dixie Marsh and daughter, Dixie Ann, spent several days as the guest
of Dr. and Mrs. Fred Marsh and Miss Marian Marsh, of Chattanooga.
Mrs. Willie Mae Scott left Monday to attend a three day training institute
at Clarksville, Tenn., for all Recreation Leaders, under the direction of
Mrs. Lavenia T. Garvin.
Mr. Roe Brown was in Chattanooga the past week on business.
Mr. Herbert Carlton, of Natchez, Miss., was called here this week on
account of the illness and death of his father, Mr. J. L. Carlton.
Mr. Tom Barnett, Raymond Adams and Joe Harris McAdams, of the University of
Tennessee, arrived this week to spend their vacation with their parents.
Miss Chrisman and Miss Margaret Scott, of Shelbyville, visited the latter's
mother Thursday night.
* * *
Deaths
Eb Luna


June 20, 1940
Petersburg Letter
District P. T. A. Meeting
The following PTA leaders from the Petersburg Elementary School attended
the meeting in Monteagle Wednesday: Mrs. T. L. Warren, Mrs. J. C. Pigg,
Mrs. Hal Moore, Mrs. Fred Montgomery, and Mrs. Clayton Scott. Mrs. R. B.
Gardner, of Memphis, was in charge of the meeting.
* * *
Bridge Club
Mrs. R. T. Sanders was hostess to her bridge club at her home Wednesday
afternoon. Mrs. A. O. March won high score. The rooms were lovely with gift
flowers. The hostess was assisted by her sisters, Mrs. Arch Sanders and
Mrs. Jim Crane, in serving tempting refreshments.
* * *
Personals
Misses Alice and Margaret Morgan are attending Dunroamin Camp at
Fayetteville this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Daniel and daughter left Tuesday for a vacation in
Chicago and visit Mr. Daniel's brother.
Mrs. B. G. Ezell, of Henietta, Okla., is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. B. Marsh.
Mr. Jim Cain Haynes, of Chattanooga, spent the weekend here with his parents.
Rev. J. B. Alexander is visiting his daughter in Memphis.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Luna has returned to their home in Atlanta, after a
visit to their aunt, Mrs. C. A. Blakemore.
Mr. Bob Pitts, of Fayetteville, is visiting his niece, Mrs. T. L. Warren.
Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Askins were the former's sister, Mrs.
Joe Sowell, of Lebanon, and Mr. D. L. Askins, of Fayetteville.
Miss Esther Denton, and Mrs. Lila Martin are guests of their aunt, Mrs.
D. M. Holloway and other relatives.
Miss Carley Mae Harrison, of Nashville, has returned to her work after a
ten day vacation to her mother's.
Miss Ruth Beasley, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her sisters and brothers
near Richmond.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs, of McKenzie, where Mr. Burroughs has been
attending Bethel College, arrived this week to spend the summer vacation
with their parents of Petersburg and Fayetteville.
Mrs. Ida Ledford is spending several days with Mrs. Sally Tate, of near
Shelbyville.
Mr. Walter Massey underwent an operation at the Gordon Hospital in
Petersburg. At last reports he is resting nicely.
Mr. Reuben Logan underwent an operation at the Lincoln County Hospital
Friday. He is resting nicely.
Mrs. T. N. Scott, of Birmingham, and Mrs. Guy Craddock and little daughter,
Ann, of Franklin, were recent guests of Mrs. J. K. Lambert.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cowden spent Thursday in Nashville on business.
Miss Pauline Hopkins, of Lincoln, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W. E. Cowden,
and Miss Earline Woodard.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. W. B. Harris and Dorothy Harris were in
Lewisburg Saturday.
Mr. Paul Ketchum, of Cornersville, visited his sister, Mrs. Fred Watkins.
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Beasley and children, of Nashville, visited the
latter's mother, Mrs. Ed Rice, over the weekend.
Miss Glendon King is spending her vacation with her aunt, Mrs. J. O. Jones.
Miss Mildred Green, of Nashville, visited her relatives here recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Hardin Liggett and son, Wyndell, of Columbia, and Mrs. Ona
McCool, of Huntsville, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Solomon.
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Largen, of Portland, Tenn., visited relatives here Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wiser have announced the arrival of a little daughter,
Shirley Ann.
Miss Marian Marsh, of Chattanooga, is spending her vacation with her mother.
Mr. Bobby Davidson, of David Lipscomb, is spending his vacation with his
parents. Bobby was a graduate of the school this year. Also Miss Grace
Gowan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Gowan.
The summer school students of Morgan School enjoyed an outing to Flintville
Saturday afternoon. Swimming in Snow Lake was enjoyed. Then they visited
the Fish Hatchery, where they cooked their supper. Members of the school
faculty were chaperones.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart and Mrs. Paul Hurt and children, of
Fayetteville, spent Wednesday with their parents.
* * *
Deaths
Huff Nichols
Alice Young


June 27, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Mr. Snell Celebrates 82nd Birthday
Those from Petersburg attending the birthday celebration of Mr. Charlie
Snell, at his home in Shelbyville, Sunday, were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Autrey
and children, Vincent, Melba, Thomas, Jr., Helen, and Bobby: Miss Kate
Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore and Mrs. Nellie Anderson, of Fosterville, a
recent visitor in the home of Mr. Moore.
* * *
Rook Club Meets
Mrs. T. B. Clark was hostess to her Thursday Afternoon Rook Club at the
Morgan Candy Store. Lovely flowers were used. Three tables were used. Mrs.
Floyd Daves won high score. Mrs. Ralston, Mrs. C. C. London, Mrs. Pearl
Hart, Mrs. George Stephenson and Mrs. Burkett were additional guests. Mrs.
Clark, assisted by Mrs. Baulch, served a tempting salad plate.
* * *
Joint Club Meeting
The Petersburg and Howell Home Demonstration Clubs held a joint meeting
Tuesday, June 18, at the lovely country home of Mrs. J. E. Phillips. The
Howell president presided, several members taking part on the program. Mrs.
Harry Lane, the Petersburg president, made several announcements. Miss
Dorothy Barbee, home demonstration agent, demonstrated buffet luncheon,
after which the joint hostesses served a tempting ice course.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Harry Hickman has returned from a visit to his father and other
relatives in Tampa and Pensacola.
Miss Lynda Vaughn was carried to Lincoln County Hospital Monday, where she
underwent an operation for appendicitis.
Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Moore visited relatives in Russellville, Ky., over the
weekend. They were accompanied by Mrs. Moore's grandson, Charles Duncan
McCormick, and Dorothy Wynn, of Springfield, a niece of Mrs. Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Moore have moved to their new home on the Lewisburg Highway.
Friends of Mrs. Tom Talley are glad to learn that she is recuperating from a
fall she sustained at the recent Murray sale in Lewisburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill George and baby, of Old Hickory, spent the weekend with
their parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Lee Hemphill spent last week with his sister, Mrs. Alfred Buntley, and Mrs.
Buntley, of Fayetteville.
Miss Margaret Allen Scott underwent an operation at the Bedford County
Hospital Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott and daughter, of Belfast, spent Sunday with the
former's parents.
Miss Maggie Lee Dyer returned from Lewisburg, where she has been at the
bedside of her father, Mr. Harry Dyer, who continues ill.
Mrs. Alfred Head has returned to her home, after several days treatment at
the Gordon Clinic.
Mrs. W. R. McKnight underwent a tonsil operation at the Gordon Clinic Friday.
Mrs. Willie Mae Scott and sons, Carroll and George, were called to the
Bedford County Hospital Thursday to be at the bedside of Miss Margaret
Allen Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fox and daughter, Peggy, spent the weekend with relatives
in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Buntley, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents.
Miss Ruby Tate has returned from McBurg.
Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Moore moved to their home on the Lewisburg Highway Wednesday.
Mrs. Nellie Anderson, of Fosterville, who has been on a visit to her
brother, Mr. Frank Moore, returned to her home Sunday.
Mr. Cecil Scott and Carroll Scott visited Miss Margaret Scott in
Shelbyville Friday.
Miss Ruth Holloway is visiting relatives in Montgomery.
Mr. H. B. Marsh was in Nashville on business.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wooten, of Kentucky, spent the weekend with the latter's
sisters-in-law, Mrs. A. P. Marsh and Miss Eva Land.
Mrs. John Smythe and daughter, Miss Carrie Mae Smythe, have returned to
their home to spend the summer, after spending the winter with Miss Mary
Harner Smythe, in Nashville.
Miss Margaret Dwiggins, of Nashville, is en-route on a three week vacation
with her parents.
Mrs. Fred Watkins and children are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Ketchum, of Cornersville.
Mr. Braxton Smythe, of Memphis, is visiting his father, Mr. B. B. Smythe.
Mr. and Mrs. Powell, of New Mexico, visited friends here. They were former
residents of this community, moving to New Mexico about thirty years ago.
He now owns a large ranch and specializes in cattle raising.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hemphill and family, spent the weekend with the
latter's mother, who has been confined to her room.
Mrs. J. E. Pylant spent last Thursday in Lewisburg.


June 27, 1940
Petersburg Has New Hospital
Dr. Joe T. Gordon In Complete Charge
The Petersburg Hospital, located over Taylor's drug store at the southeast
corner of the square, has been completed and is now in full operation.
Dr. Joe T. Gordon, practicing physician and surgeon in charge, has all
modern equipment for minor surgery and medical treatment.
Dr. Gordon, who is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Medical School
at Memphis, has been located at Petersburg since October, 1939.


July 4, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Tea for Miss Scott
Mrs. Fred Dwiggins and Mrs. Vernon Easterly were joint hostess for a Bridge
Tea, at the home of Mrs. Dwiggins, Saturday afternoon, for Miss Virginia
Scott, a bride-elect. Bridal ideas were carried out in place cards, in
green and white. Mrs. C. C. London and Mrs. Fred Montgomery won prizes.
Mrs. Robert Wakefield, of Shelbyville, was an additional guest.
* * *
Picture Show Party
Mrs. James Hill Maxwell, of Nashville, who has been visiting her parents,
was hostess to a picture show party Thursday. Those attending were: Misses
Jean Scott, Martha Loving, Margie Sowell and Addie Jean Smith.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Marion Greer returned from the Lincoln County Hospital Monday greatly
improved.
Mr. and Mrs. Burt Rice, of Baton Rouge, are visiting Mrs. Rice's mother.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Richardson, Mrs. Susie Dysart and daughters, Misses
Edith and Ethel, were recent visitors of relatives in Columbia.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Massey, of Lewisburg; Mrs. A. G. Howell, of Columbia;
Misses Anna, Margaret, and Maxie Fowler, Mr. J. Lush Fowler and Mr. Howard
Sanders, of Lewisburg, visited Miss Margaret Allen Scott Sunday.
Miss Lynda Vaughn returned from the Lincoln County Hospital Sunday, where
she underwent an operation.
Miss Elizabeth Murdock is in the Lincoln County Hospital, where she
underwent an operation Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hill Maxwell, of Nashville, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Davidson.
Miss Margaret Allen Scott returned from the Bedford County Hospital and is
recovering from an operation.
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Nelson and little daughter, Sharon Kay, of Lewisburg,
visited Miss Margaret Scott Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Greer and daughter, of Union City, were called here
this week on account of the illness of Mr. Greer's father, Mr. J. M. Greer.
Mrs. Bud Whitaker, Mrs. C. H. Hillis, Miss Ivey Holloway, Mrs. William
Moore, Mrs. Emma Moore, Miss Addie Logan and Carroll Scott were in
Lewisburg Friday to see Gone With The Wind.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr., and Buddy
Pylant, of Columbia, spent Sunday with the former's mother, Mrs. Kate
Pylant.
Miss Katherine Adams, of Columbia, spent Sunday with Mrs. J. B. Solomon.
Paul and Cecil Ketchum, of Cornersville, spent the weekend with their
sister, Mrs. Fred Watkins, and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott spent Friday with her parents, at Hughey.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Scott and Mr. Cecil Scott were in Nashville Friday to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Scott's brother, Mr. Walter Cunningham, who died
at his home in Antioch Thursday.
Mr. Oliver Russell March spent the weekend with Mrs. March and baby.
Several from Petersburg attended First Monday in Fayetteville.
Mrs. Marvin Miller, and little son Dickey, of Nashville, have returned to
their home after being with Mrs. Miller's mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant and daughters, Reba and Dot, left Tuesday
morning for a weeks vacation, to visit their sons, Ray and Joe Pylant, and
families, of Kingsport.
Several boys and girls enjoyed a hay ride to Bedford Lake. Swimming and
games were enjoyed, after which a picnic lunch was enjoyed.
* * *
Deaths
C. H. Hillis
Joel Henry Greer


July 11, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Cowden Reunion
The Cowden reunion, an annual affair for several years, met Sunday, July 7,
at the home of Eld. John Cowden, on Charlotte Pike, Nashville, with
relatives from eleven states of the Union present. One hundred and fifty
friends and relatives registered. At noon a bountiful lunch was served by
those residing in Tennessee. Mr. W. S. Leonard, of Petersburg, one from
Alabama, and one from Texas, were speakers for the occasion. Those from
Petersburg attending were: Mrs. Viola Marsh, Miss Maybelle Marsh, Dr. and
Mrs. C. P. Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Archer and daughter, June; Mr. and
Mrs. W. E. Cowden and daughter, Earline Woodard; Mr. and Mrs. W. S.
Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Marsh and three sons, and Mr. John D. Marsh.
* * *
Revival Begins
Elder McMillian, of Nashville, will begin a series of revival services at
the Church of Christ Sunday, July 14, at 11:00 o'clock. Everybody is
cordially invited to attend these services.
* * *
Hosts at Six O'clock Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cowden were hosts to a beautifully planned six o'clock
dinner Tuesday evening, complimenting their guests and relatives: Mr. and
Mrs. Gene Cowden and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dickerson, of Harlan, Ky. were those
seated with the hosts and daughter, Miss Earline Woodard.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cowden, of Loyal, Ky., spent the weekend with the
later's mother, Mrs. Will Sorrells.
Miss Effie Bills, of Sarasota, Fla.; Mrs. Lula Smallman, of McMinnville;
Dr. I. G. Jones and son Charles, of Dequeen, Ark., and Mrs. Maude Pierce,
of St. Petersburg, Fla., are guests of Mrs. Viola Marsh and other
relatives.
Miss Oplelia and J. D. Wells, Jr., of Hopkinsville, Ky., are visiting their
uncle, Mr. Tell Wells, and family.
Mr. Andrew Moore has returned to Nashville after a visit to his father, Mr.
O. H. Moore, and Mrs. Moore, and his sister, Mrs. W. B. Harris.
Rev. Vaughn Fults, of Murfreesboro, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, will leave Monday for Grainfield, Ky., where he will conduct a ten
day revival.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler, of Fayetteville, visited the former's parents the
past week.
Miss Maurine Johnson, who is attending Morgan Summer School, underwent an
operation this week.
Miss Ruth Holloway returned from a visit to relatives in Montgomery.
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., has returned from the Lincoln County Hospital,
where she has been for treatment.
Mrs. Dallas Watson is on the sick list.
Mrs. Myrtle Jones, of Houston, Texas, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Viola Marsh.
Miss Sina Belle Hart, of Upland, Calif., is on an extended visit to her
father, Eld. B. F. Hart, and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Guy Frye and son spent the weekend with the former's
father, who has been confined to Gordon's Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn Hart and son, Jimmy, of Mississippi, are visiting
relatives here and in Fayetteville.
Mrs. Paul Hurt and children, of Fayetteville, visited her parents Sunday.
Pauline Hurt, of Fayetteville, visited her grandparents the past week.
Miss Mildred Barham, of Chattanooga, is visiting relatives.
Mr. W. O. Barham, of Nashville, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs.
Della Bledsoe, and Mr. Jim Barham, has returned to his home.
Several ladies from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church attended a rally of
Elk Presbytery at the Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church last
Wednesday.
Miss Frieda Hart Lane, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with Miss Dorothy Harris.
Mrs. Alma Hunter and son, Kenneth, of Minor Hill, are visiting Mrs. C. H.
Hillis and son, Leon.
Mr. Joe Lynn Boaz and friend, of St. Louis, who accompanied Leon Hillis
here for the funeral of his father, returned Tuesday.
Mrs. Jess Crabtree and children, of Hughey, spent Thursday with her sister,
Mrs. Cecil Scott.
Mr. Hal Moore, of Chattanooga, spent the fourth of July with Mrs. Moore and
daughter, Mary Gill.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gill, of Sarasota, Fla., are visiting Mr. Gill's mother,
Mrs. O. F. Gill.
Charles Hastings is visiting his aunt, Mrs. L. E. Miller, and Mr. Miller,
of Memphis.
Mr. Floyd Foster and Mr. Billy Hastings, of Morgantown, Ind., were here
this week on business.
Miss Ina Frye, of Columbia, is visiting her sister, Miss Irma and brother
Mr. Guy Frye.
Mrs. Charles McCormick and children, Sally Frances and Charles Duncan
McCormick, of Russellville, Ky., are visiting Mrs. McCormick's mother, Mrs.
O. H. Moore.
Little Miss Martha Ann Rainey underwent an operation at the Gordon Hospital
Sunday night.
John Foster, son of Mr. Golie Foster, is recovering from an attack of
pneumonia at the Gordon Hospital.
Mr. Erve Foster and daughter, Miss Helen, of Mangum, Okla., and Mr. Albert
Sanders, of Granite, Okla., are visiting relatives.
Mrs. Boaz and Miss Sue Woods, of Memphis, and Mrs. Bill Hay, of Gadsden,
Ala., are visiting their father, Mr. Woods, and sister, Mrs. Wert Talley.


July 18, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Mr. Paul Crawford, of Nashville, spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs.
Cassie Crawford.
Miss Melba Sowell, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. S. O. Sowell.
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Porter and children, of Cincinnati, returned to their
home Sunday after a visit to the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E.
Pylant.
Mrs. Mollie Glenn, Mrs. Ann Hastings and Mr. Albert Sanders, of Granite,
Okla., who is visiting his sister, Mrs. Glenn, and other relatives, visited
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Talley Thursday.
Miss Dorothy Marsh, of Port Arthur, Texas, is visiting relatives in
Petersburg and Lewisburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Moss, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with Mrs. Moss
parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kirby and little son, Jimmy, of Mississippi, were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Cole.
Mr. Leon Hillis returned to his work in St. Louis, Friday.
Mrs. George Fowler, Willie Mae Scott, Miss Margaret and George Scott
visited Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott, of Belfast, Saturday.
Mr. Louis Moyers continues quiet ill at the Gordon Hospital.
Mrs. Ola Roberts and daughter, of Louisville, returned to their home Monday
after several days visit to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Moore.
Miss Jean Scott is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott, of Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry, and Miss Martha Lowry, of
Shelbyville, spent the weekend with the former's parents.
Ralph Askins, Jr., has returned from a visit to his grandmother, Mrs.
McGeehee, of Fayetteville.
Mr. Walter Troop, who has been confined to his home, has been able to be
seen in town, much to the delight of his friends.
Misses Lottie and Louise Wells have been visiting their aunt, Miss Anna
Wells, near Talley Station.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pylant and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Porter and children, of
Cincinnati, were recent visitors at Oakwood Acres, near Fayetteville.
Mr. Shannon Fowler visited his mother over the weekend.
Mrs. S. H. Allen, Mrs. Claude Greer and Mrs. Jim Haynes returned Thursday
from a ladies Presbyterial meeting of the First Presbyterian Church in
Junaluska, N. C.
Mrs. Roy Holland, of Nashville, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Viola Marsh.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Thomas, of Lewisburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ellis and
children, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Barnes,
of Howell.
Miss Jane and Tom Stephenson are visiting relatives in Pulaski this week.
Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Ledford, of Belfast; Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Judd, of
Murfreesboro; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Woods, of Belfast; Mr. and Mrs. W. F.
Arnold, of Loetta; Miss Tipps, of Lynchburg; Mr. S. L. Woods, of Detroit,
and Miss Margaret Woods, of Belfast, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Franklin and daughters.
Mrs. Alma Hunter is with her sister, Mrs. C. H. Hillis.


July 25, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Revival Services
The Rev. Burns, of Murfreesboro, will begin a series of revival services at
the Hannah's Gap Baptist Church Sunday, July 28.
* * *
Revival At C. P. Church
Revival services will begin at the local Presbyterian Church Monday
evening, July 29, the Rev. Ewell Nelson, of Ashville, N. C., will do the
preaching. The Rev. T. E. Nelson is the local pastor.
* * *
Home Demonstration Meeting
The Petersburg Home Demonstration Club met at the Club Room Thursday
afternoon, with Mesdames G. E. Scott, Arthur Talley and W. L. Williams as
joint hostess. A very interesting program was given. The hostess served
tempting refreshments.
* * *
Wiener Roast
Miss Mary Eakin was hostess to a wiener roast at her home Saturday evening,
complimenting Miss Weed and Miss Latham, of Columbia, guests of Miss Elaine
Haynes. Games were enjoyed until a late hour. About twenty guests were
present.
* * *
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our thanks to our many friends for their kindness and
words of sympathy during the illness and death of our dear husband and
father. May God bless each of you.
- Mrs. W. D. Moore and children
* * *
Romska-Scott
The lovely country home of Mrs. G. E. Scott was the scene on Saturday
afternoon, at 4:30 o'clock, of the wedding of her daughter, Miss Virginia
Dare Scott, to Mr. Edward O. Romska, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Romska, of
Detroit. The Rev. Vaughn Fults officiated, using the ring ceremony. Mrs.
Joe L. Scott played the wedding march and Mrs. Clayton sang, Because and I
Love You Truly.
She was given in marriage by her brother, Hugh Scott, of Memphis, and her
sister, Miss Opal Scott, of Memphis, was maid of honor.
The bride wore a white eyelet dress trimmed in lace and her flowers were
white orchids. The maid of honor, Miss Opal Scott, wore a pink dress and
carried pink rose buds. Mrs. Scott's dress was blue triple sheer and she
carried gardenias.
Mr. Walter Romska, of Detroit, brother of the groom, was best man.
After the wedding ceremony they were complimented with a reception at the
Country Club in Shelbyville, where Mrs. Charlie Carney, a sister of the
bride, was hostess.
After a wedding trip to Cleveland, Ohio, and Detroit, they will be at home
at 757 Oak Street, Chattanooga.
The bride is a graduate of Morgan School and later attended Edmondson
Business School in Chattanooga. She is now employed at the Dr. R. H. Blane
dental office in Chattanooga. Mr. Romska is a valued employee of the T. V.
A.
* * *
Hostesses of Lawn Party
Misses Nancy and Gynell Richardson were hostesses to a beautifully planned
lawn party at their home east of here Friday night. About twenty-five girls
and boys were present. Games and music were enjoyed until a late hour. The
hostesses, assisted by their mother, served a tempting ice course.
* * *
Birthday Celebration
Mrs. Frank Holloway entertained with a bountiful noonday luncheon Sunday at
their home. complimenting her daughter, Miss Inez, on her birthday. Those
present besides the family were: Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Holloway and Mrs. Pleas
Holloway and Mr. Derry Dryden.
* * *
Revival at Mt. Zion Church
Revival services are being held this week at Mt. Zion Church by the pastor,
the Rev. W. H. Moss. Also the Rev. T. E. Nelson is conduction a series of
revival services at Gregory's Chapel near here.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Jim Cain Haynes, of Chattanooga, spent the weekend with his parents.
Miss Doris Weed and Miss Frances Latham, of Columbia, were weekend guests
of Miss Elaine Haynes.
Miss Jane Bledsoe spent the weekend with her cousin, Miss Mildred Barham,
of Chattanooga.
Mr. and Mrs. John Simmons, of Huntsville, spent Monday with the latter's
sister, Mrs. W. E. Cowden.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cowden have returned to their home in Loyal, Ky.,
after a visit to relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Harris, of Bloomfield, N. J., were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas B. Clark.
Mrs. Melvin Watson, of Lewisburg, visited Mrs. David Askins over the weekend.
Mrs. Willie Haislip, of Crabtree's Store, underwent an operation at the
Gordon Clinic Thursday. At last report she was resting nicely.
Mrs. Carl Phillips was carried to the Lincoln County Hospital Wednesday
night, where she underwent an operation.
Miss Louise Franklin visited Miss Wanda Richards, of Bledsoe, the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marsh, of Chattanooga, visited his mother en-route on a
tour of the West.
Mr. Allen Rice Moore, of Memphis, will arrive this week for a visit to
relatives here and to visit his mother, Mrs. Aline Moore, of Fayetteville.
Mr. W. W. Gill has returned from a meeting of the Credit Loan Association
of Louisville.
The Rev. D. B. Smith will conduct a series of revival services at the Mt.
Vernon Church, assisted by the Rev. Suddarth.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beasley, of Nashville, spent Sunday at their home here.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gowan and daughter, Miss Grace, attended services at the
Church of Christ here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woods and Marie, of Little Rock, and Mr. and Mrs. S. L.
Woods, of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Woods, of Belfast, visited Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Franklin and daughters.
Mr. Paul Crawford, of Nashville, visited his mother over the weekend.
Miss Ann Holloway, of Memphis, has been visiting relatives here this week.
Mrs. E. O. Anderson, of Marietta, Okla., is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Cassie Crawford, and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. C. H. Hillis were in Nashville Thursday
on business.
Miss Opal Scott and brother, Mr. Hugh Scott, of Memphis, were here this
weekend to attend the marriage of their sister, Miss Virginia Scott.
Mr. Louis Crawford, of Johnson City; Mr. Joe Newton Crawford and Miss
Lucille Vandergriff, of Estill Springs, visited the former's sister, Mrs.
Johnny Talley, and family, Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holland, of Nashville, spent the weekend with the latter's
mother and attended services at the Church of Christ conducted by Elder
McMillian, of Nashville.
Miss Mable Stammer, of Nashville, is visiting the Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stammer Smith, of Cornersville, is visiting their
parents, the Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Mr. J. H. Taylor and sister, Mrs. B. C. Dysart and daughters, Mrs. Dixie
Marsh and Misses Edith and Ethel Dysart, attended the funeral Friday in
Huntsville of their uncle, Mr. Frank Henderson, who died at his home in
Birmingham, Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beasley, of Nashville, were here Friday on business.
Mrs. Anna Holland left Sunday to be a companion to Mrs. J. C. Shofner, of Booneville, who is confined to her home.
Miss Jane Stephenson, Miss Lollaine Meeker, Mr. Vincent Autrey and Red
Burkell and the Rev. W. H. Moss returned Friday from the Young People's
Encampment held at Martin College, Pulaski.
Mrs. George Stephenson and son, Tom, have returned from a visit to Mrs.
Robert Lee, of Pulaski.


August 1, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Freeman-Holloway
A wedding of unusual interest to friends of the young couple was that of
Miss Inez Holloway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holloway, of Petersburg,
and Homer C. Freeman, son of Mrs. Inez Freeman, of Lewisburg. The wedding
took place in Lewisburg Saturday, July 27, at 10:00 o'clock, in the study
of Eld. C. W. Wiggins, who officiated. Those attending were: Miss Ruth
Holloway, of Petersburg, sister of the bride, and Mr. Bobby Davidson, of
Cookeville, and Miss Ruth Franklin, of Petersburg, and Mr. Jack Hendrick,
of Lewisburg. The bride wore blue triple sheer with white accessories.
After a western trip including points of interest in Arkansas and Texas,
they will be at home to their friends in Lewisburg, where the groom is
connected with an insurance company. The bride is a graduate of Morgan
School.
* * *
Miss Haynes Hostess
Miss Elaine Haynes was hostess to a Cootie Party at her home Saturday
complimenting her house guest, Miss Kathleen Galloway, of Columbia. Miss
Reba Pylant won the booby prize and Miss Aline Crick won second.
* * *
Hostess to Rook Party
Miss Jean Scott was hostess to a beautifully planned rook party at her home
Friday. Three tables were used. Music was furnished by Mrs. J. L. Scott and
Miss Reba Pylant. The hostess, assisted by her mother, served a delicious
ice course.
* * *
Personals
Mr. W. C. Boaz, of St. Louis, visited his father, Mr. Henry Boaz, who will
accompany him home for a visit with his sons.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Greer and daughter, Julia Joplin, of Union City; Mr.
Hugh Greer, of Detroit, and Mr. Joe Greer, of Knoxville, visited their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Greer, recently.
Mr. Roy Ingle, of Cullman, Ala., was here Thursday on business.
Mrs. I. S. Davidson and Mrs. Will Rodes spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs.
Hutton Brown, of Pulaski.
Mrs. Ellis Hazelwood, of Detroit, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
W. M. Hazelwood.
Mr. Andrew Moore visited his father over the weekend before going to St.
Louis, where he has accepted a position.
Misses Laura May and Elizabeth Davidson are visiting their sister, Mrs.
Hughes Walker, and Mr. Walker, in Nashville.
Miss Patricia Halbert, of Evanston, Ill., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W. L.
Barnett, and Dr. Barnett.
Mr. Bert Beasley, of California, who has been visiting his parents since
Wednesday left Tuesday for Washington.
Mr. John Mitchell, of Goodlettsville; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scott and
daughters, Joyce, and Patsy; Johnny Mitchell, Miss Ethel Hall and Mrs.
Farris Baird, of Nashville, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. L.
Mitchell.
Mr. Dysart Crawford and sons, Harry and Jimmy, of Birmingham, are visiting
the former's sister, Mrs. Johnny Talley. Harry and Jimmy remained for a
longer visit and Mr. Crawford returned home Sunday.
Mr. Mark Whitaker, of Chattanooga, visited his brother, Mr. H. B. Whitaker,
last week.
Mrs. George, of Nashville, and son, Leslie George, are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Autrey.
Miss Margaret Green, of Nashville, spent the weekend here and was
accompanied home by Miss Dixie Ann Marsh.
Mrs. John Brock and children, Mr. Bill Brock and Miss Ann Brock and little
Miss Mary Ann Harrison, of Murfreesboro, spent Sunday visiting the former's
brothers, Messrs. Arthur and Oliver Talley.
Miss Lynda Vaughn has returned from an extended visit to her cousin, Miss
Martha Jean Adams, of Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and daughter, Barbara Ann, of Belfast,
spent Sunday with their parents.
Mrs. Willie Mae Scott attended a Training Unit of Recreation Leaders in
Lewisburg Tuesday. Leaders from Bell Buckle, Shelbyville, Unionville,
Chapel Hill and Nashville attended.
Mrs. George Fowler visited the Misses Fowler in Lewisburg Tuesday.
Mrs. E. C. Bullock and little son, Ronnie, and Mrs. T. N. Moon, of Camden,
Ark., visited their sister, Miss Effie Naren, the past week.
Mrs. Juranda Logan underwent an operation at the Gordon Hospital Saturday night.
Miss Ann Brock, of Murfreesboro, visited Miss Margaret Scott Sunday.
Mrs. D. M. Holloway is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Theo Barnes, of Howell, visited Mrs. D. M. Holloway Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Marsh and Miss Eva Land were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. John Marsh.
Mrs. Aline Moore, of Fayetteville, visited her sister, Mrs. W. W. Gill, and
was joined here by her son, Mr. Allen Rice Moore, of Memphis, who is
spending his vacation here.
Mrs. Virgie Whitaker, Mrs. C. H. Hillis and Mrs. William Moore spent
Thursday in Tony, Ala.
Mr. Will Davis, of Los Angeles, Calif., is visiting his cousin, Mrs. Virgie
Whitaker.
Mrs. Mary Belle Scott, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with her daughter,
Mrs. Glenn Nichols.


August 8, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Homecoming
Homecoming will be observed at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church near here
Sunday, August 11. The Rev. N. Burch Tucker, pastor of the Shelbyville
Methodist Church, and former pastor of the Petersburg and Mt. Zion Church,
will deliver the address Sunday afternoon. Everybody is invited.
* * *
Revival Services
The Rev. Vaughn Fults, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, is
leaving Monday for the Brunswick Cumberland Presbyterian Church to assist
the Rev. Raymond Burroughs in a series of revival services. Mrs. Burroughs,
who has been with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives, will join her
husband and assist in the meeting, leaving Monday.
* * *
Personals
Carroll Scott returned Sunday from a visit to Charles Glynn and W. H.
Scott, of Shelbyville.
W. H. Scott left Sunday for training in Mississippi with the National Guard.
Mr. Allen Rice Moore has returned to his work in Memphis after spending his
vacation here.
Those from a distance attending the funeral of Mr. Marion P. Greer Monday
were: Mr. William and John Andrew Edmiston and Mrs. Bruno Cecil, of
Guthrie, Ky.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goeing and daughter, Miss Grace, of
Birmingham; Mrs. T. P. Green, of Nashville; Mr. Clem Breast, of
Shelbyville; Mr. Will Loving, Mrs. G. E. Lipscomb and Mr. and Mrs. W. A.
Beasley and Miss Cassie Beasley, of Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goeing and daughter, Miss Grace, of Birmingham returned
to their home Monday afternoon and were accompanied by Misses Sarah
Whitaker and Martha Ann Loving, of Petersburg, and Miss Julia Joplin Greer,
of Union City.
Mrs. J. A. Stewart, of Columbia, spent Monday with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wyatt visited Mr. and Mrs. William Moore over the weekend.
Mrs. Wyatt, of Clarksville, spent the weekend with Mrs. W. B. Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. William George, of Old Hickory, spent the weekend with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cullen George, and Mr. Tom Bryant.
Mr. Gus Fowler, of Fayetteville, visited his parents Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lane and baby, of Xenia, Ohio, visited the former's
mother, who is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mrs. Grady Hastings and daughter, Rachel and son, Hayden, of Jamestown,
Ohio, are visiting Mrs. Hastings parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lane, and
other relatives.
Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville, is with her sister, Mrs. Marion Greer,
during the illness and death of Mr. Greer.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Greer and daughter, Julia Joplin, of Union City, have
been here at the bedside of Mr. Greer's father, who has been seriously ill.
* * *
Deaths
Marion P. Greer


August 15, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Kitchen Shower
Misses Margaret and Ruth Franklin were hostesses to a beautifully planned
Kitchen Shower at their home Friday afternoon, complimenting Mrs. Homer C.
Freeman, a recent bride. The living room was lovely with summer gift
flowers. Music, games, and contests were features of the afternoon. A
delicious ice course was served by the hostesses, assisted by their mother,
Mrs. Roy Franklin.
* * *
Birthday Celebration
The children of Mrs. Charlie Troop met at her home Sunday, celebrating her
sixty-eighth birthday. At noon abountiful lunch was served. Those present
were: Mr. and Mrs. Bud Brown and children, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Whorley,
of Petersburg; Mr. and Mrs. Hatton Petty and children, of Lewisburg; Mr.
Thomas McCord, of Lewisburg; Mr. Otis Troop, of Belfast; Mr. Avery Elrod
and children, of Lewisburg.
* * *
Revival At Catalpa Church
A series of revival services began at the Catalpa Church of Christ Sunday
at 11:00 a.m., with Elder Collins, of Lewisburg, doing the preaching.
* * *
Revival Closes
A very successful revival closed at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Elder
Crumpton, of Georgia, doing the preaching. Eld. W. A. Pinkstaff is the
pastor.
* * *
Personals
Miss Gelene Pylant, of Jacksonville, Fla., arrived Sunday to spend her
vacation with her parents and sisters.
Mr. and Mrs. Irby Holloway, of Memphis, spent the weekend with the former's
mother, Mrs. D. M. Holloway, who is confined to her home on account of
illness.
Mrs. Minnie Greer and Mrs. Margaret Green left Friday for a visit to the
former's son, Mr. Claude Greer, and Mrs. Greer, of Union City.
Mrs. W. L. Barnett was in Lewisburg Friday.
Miss Ann Woodard visited with friends in Flintville the past week.
Little Miss Patricia Halbert, of Evanston, Ill., who has been visiting her
aunt, Mrs. W. L. Barnett, and grandmother, Mrs. Laura Halbert, returned to
her home Friday.
Miss Margie Sowell visited in Haleyville, Ala., the past week.
Mrs. Landess Sanders visited her brother, Mr. Roy Enoch, in Nashville the
past week.
Mr. H. B. Marsh and Mr. J. W. Sanders spent Sunday in Chattanooga and were
accompanied home by Mrs. H. B. Marsh and little daughter, Julia Fay, who
have been on a visit to relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Smith, of Cornersville, spent the weekend with his parents.
Miss Katherine Wall returned from a visit to her aunt in Fayetteville last week.
* * *
Deaths
Mrs. Varda Pitts
Mollie Greer Bartlett
Carolyn Wimberly
Ewell King


August 15, 1940
Workmen Uncover $16 Underground
Believed Workmen Lost Money Long Ago
Workmen constructing a new garage building in Petersburg were enriched $16
when they dug through the street to connect with the water main.
Under the rock and tar surface they found two stacks of silver, $8 in one
pile and $7 and two half-dollars in the other.
It is believed workmen lost the money when the road was being constructed
several years ago.


August 22, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Camping Trip
The Gay-Teen Club of young girls enjoyed a camping trip Thursday in the
Whitaker lot on the Boonshill Road. Swimming, softball, badminton and music
were enjoyed through the day. At night campfire was a feature which was
enjoyed by the girls and several visitors of the camp who came out from
town. Those enjoying the occasion were: Misses Elizabeth Davidson, Jean
Scott, Mary Eakin, Christine Irwin, Lollaine Meeker, Elaine Haynes, June
Archer, Jane Stephenson, Dot Harris, George Scott, Jack and Evelyn
Whitaker. Mrs. Willie M. Scott, recreational leader, was the chaperone.
* * *
School Opens
The Morgan School for Boys opens September 2. On Monday day students will
be enrolled and will not report back until September 4. Tuesday, September
3, all boarding students will be enrolled. Students from several States in
the Union are expected to enter school here for the fall and winter term.
Monday, September 2, the Petersburg Elementary School will open. R. W.
Askins is principal.
* * *
J. L. Carlton Sale
The household furnishings of J. L. Carlton will be sold at auction
Saturday, August 24, at 10:00 o'clock.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Cora Grills, of Fayetteville, is visiting friends.
Mrs. Melvin Watson, of Lewisburg, was visiting friends here the past few days.
Miss Ruth McAdams, of Nashville, visited her sister, Mrs. J. H. Taylor, and
Mr. Taylor.
Miss Effie Naren left Friday to spend her vacation with her parent, at
Camden, Ark. Miss Margaret Scott is assisting Dr. Gordon in the absence of
Miss Naren.
Mrs. Miriam Litchenberger, of St. Louis, announce the arrival of a little
son who has been named Jimmy Scott. Mrs. Litchenberger is with her mother,
Mrs. Ada Scott.
The Rev. Brandon, of the Prospect Methodist Church, Giles County, filled the pulpit of the Methodist Church Sunday.
The Rev. and Mrs. Moss are conducting a series of revival services at the
Prospect Methodist Church.
Eld. Willard Collins closed a very successful revival at the Catalpa Church
of Christ Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Wharton and children, of North Carolina, are visiting the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Warren.
Mr. and Mrs. O'Neal and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant Sunday.
Mr. Hiram Higgins, of Fayetteville, visited Mr. and Mrs. Russell Beasley
recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sanders, of Atlanta, visited their sisters, Mrs.
Lettie Hunter and Miss Margaret Sanders, over the weekend.
George Scott returned home Tuesday after a visit to his uncle, Horace
Scott, and Mrs. Scott, of Shelbyville.
Miss Gelene Pylant left Sunday for a visit to her brothers, Ray and Joe
Pylant, and families, of Kingsport, before returning to her home in
Jacksonville, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Vascar George, of Nashville, have announced the arrival of an
infant son. Mr. George was a former resident of Petersburg, and is the
grandson of Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Houston Gray, of Nashville, announce the arrival of a little
son who has been named Thomas Moore. Mrs. Gray will be remembered here as
Miss Hilda Moore.
Mr. Allie Cooper Adams, of Winston-Salem, N. C., is visiting his mother,
Mrs. Nora Adams.
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Walker, of Nashville, spent the weekend with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harris and daughter, Dorothy, spent the weekend with
relatives in Nashville.
Miss Melba Sowell returned to her work in Nashville after spending the
weekend with her parents.
Mrs. Arthur Talley, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley, Mrs. Johnny Talley and
daughters, Mary Sue and Barbara Katherine, spent Friday as the guests of
Mrs. John Brock and family, of Murfreesboro.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rainey and daughter, Martha Ann; Mrs. Edna Hastings and
brother, Irban Woodard, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Reed, of
Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. John Archer were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Troop
and daughter, Miss Maybelle.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Troop and daughter, Miss Maybelle, attended church at
Catalpa and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Brown and family.


August 29, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Picnic at Crystal Springs
About twenty members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Sunday School enjoyed a
picnic at Crystal Springs, near Kelso, Thursday, August 22. Swimming, games
and nature hikes over the entire property, which belongs to Elk Presbytery,
was enjoyed by all. At noon a bountiful lunch was spread by the wonderful
spring. After lunch, games were enjoyed after which a watermelon feast was
served. Everyone attending reported a wonderful trip which was made by bus.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott and daughter, Barbara Ann, spent Sunday with
the former's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler.
Miss Earline Woodard has returned from a visit to her aunt, Mrs. John
Simmons, of Huntsville.
Mr. G. T. Moore, Miss Dorothy Nichols, Mr. Elgin Hastings and Miss Ethel
Moore, of Shelbyville, were Sunday guests of Miss Nichols parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Dewey Nichols.
Miss Aline Nichols spent the weekend with Miss Elaine Irwin.
Mrs. John Nipper, of Knoxville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Bert Davidson.
Mrs. Nipper will be remembered here as Miss Carrie Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hill Maxwell, of Nashville, who have been visiting the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Davidson, have returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Marsh, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with relatives.
Miss Evelyn Crabtree, of Hughey, spent several days the past week with her
aunt, Mrs. Cecil Scott, and Mr. Scott.
Miss Martha Moore Thomas, of Nashville, has been visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Thomas, near here.
Mr. David Crossno, of Bells, Tenn., was the weekend guest of Miss Sarah
Barnes, at her country home near Delina.
Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Davidson have returned from a visit to their son, Mr.
Wayne Davidson, and Mrs. Davidson, of St. Louis.
Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Hastings and little son, Jack, and Mrs. W. R. Foster visited Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Harris and Mrs. Ann Hastings, of Nashville.
Miss Alice May Smith, of Selma, Ala., visited her aunt, Mrs. W. R. Foster,
and other relatives before going to Fayetteville to visit her aunts.
Mr. and Mrs. John Rives and children, Anna Marie, and Eb Willis, of Denton,
Texas, came Sunday for a visit to relatives. Mrs. Rives is a granddaughter
of the late Mrs. Mag Luna.
Mr. Buddy Mills and sister, Miss Elizabeth Mills, spent the weekend with
friends in Delina.
Miss Minnie Coleman and brother, Rev. Maybrey Coleman, of Chattanooga,
spent Sunday here visiting friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Allen, of Nashville, visited his parents over the weekend.


September 5, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Group Meeting Thursday
Group No. 3 of the Columbia Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church will meet
with the Petersburg Presbyterian Church Thursday, September 12, in an all
day session. The church of this group having the largest number of members
present will be given special attention from the floor. Members of Group
No. 3 please urge your members to attend this meeting.
* * *
Annual Colt Show In Progress
The fifty-sixth Annual Colt Show opened its gates here today to a large
crowd. This being mule day, fine colts and work mules are being shown.
Wednesday night will be given to horse colts. A record breaking crowd being
present at both night and day shows.
* * *
Personals
Miss Marylene Sorrells, of Nashville, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs.
J. E. Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. Reed Sharp, of Nashville, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs.
J. E. Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Porter, of Cincinnati, are visiting the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pylant.
Mr. Curtis Sorrells, of Long Beach, Calif., came last week for a visit to
his sister, Mrs. Frank Holloway, and brothers, Mr. Ed and Varda Sorrells.
Mrs. Carrie Thomas and daughter, of Akron, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jesse
Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scott and children, of Mississippi, visited the former's
mother, Mrs. Alice Scott, recently.
Mr. Baggett and family, of Lewisburg, moved to the house vacated by Mr. and
Mrs. J. Logan. Mr. Baggett will drive a school bus.
Mr. and Mrs. Irby Holloway and daughter, of Memphis, spent the weekend with
the former's mother, Mrs. D. M. Holloway, who is ill.
Mr. and Mrs. John Rives and children, Anna Marie, and Eb Willis, returned
to their home in Denton, Texas, after a visit to relatives here.
Mrs. W. B. Harris and daughter, Dot, returned home after a two week visit
to relatives in Nashville.
Miss Margaret Franklin left Monday to attend business school in Montgomery.
Mrs. Paul Hurt and children, of Fayetteville, spent Sunday with her parents.
Miss Jean Scott has returned from a visit to her brother, Mr. Harold Scott,
and Mrs. Scott, of Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. James Sherwood and little son, Bobby, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Scott and daughter, Wanda, visited Mr. and Mrs. Scott, of Waverly, and were
accompanied home by little Tommy Scott, who has been visiting his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pylant, of Kingsport, are visiting the former's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant.
Miss Marian Marsh, of Chattanooga, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs.
M. P. Marsh.
Mrs. Viola Marsh, who has been confined to her home on account of illness
is able to be out.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd, of Shelbyville, visited the former's parents Sunday.
Mr. Felix Benton Scott, of Nashville, visited his brother, Mr. Joe Scott
and sister, Mrs. Fred Dwiggins, over the weekend.
Mrs. George Fowler visited her daughter, Mrs. Paul Hurt, the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Juranda Logan and son and daughter have moved to Lewisburg.
Petersburg regrets to give them up but wish them much success in their new
home.
Mr. and Mrs. Roe Brown and children spent the weekend with the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Juranda Logan, of Lewisburg.
Miss Lottie Wells, who was shocked by lightning while sewing on the porch
of her home Wednesday, was confined to her home several days, but is now
able to be up again, much to the delight of her friends.
Mrs. D. B. Smith has returned home after a visit to her mother, Mrs. J. M. Stammer.
Miss Mable Stammer has returned to resume her music class here.
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Walker, of Nashville, spent Labor Day with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davidson.
Miss Effie Naren has returned after spending a two week vacation with her
parents in Camden, Ark., and points of interest in Louisiana.
Miss Gladys Talley, of Texas, is visiting her brother, Mr. Marshall Talley,
and Mrs. Talley.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hart, of Texas, announce the arrival of twins, a boy
and girl.


September 12, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Miss Annabell Gordon, of Fayetteville, where she is a teacher in the
grammar school, visited her brother, Dr. J. T. Gordon, and Mrs. Gordon over
the weekend.
Mr. J. Lush Fowler attended the Petersburg Colt Show Wednesday and visited
his brother, Mr. George Fowler.
Little Pauline Hurt is visiting her grandparents for the week.
Mrs. Willie Mae Scott, Margaret Scott and Mrs. George Fowler attended the
funeral of Mrs. Mary Locker, of Fayetteville.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, visited their parents this
week., Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Scott, and attended the Petersburg Colt Show.
Mr. Bob Bell, of New Jersey, visited Miss Florence Watson over the weekend.
Mr. Robert Morris Arthur, of Haleyville, Ala., visited Miss Maggie Sowell
the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Meeker have returned from the Lincoln County Hospital,
where they have been under treatment. We all are hoping to see them out
again soon.
Miss Ann Brock and Miss Evelyn McCrary, of Murfreesboro, visited Miss
Margaret Scott Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G.
Rives, over the weekend.
Miss Ruth McAdams, of Nashville, visited her sister, Mrs. J. H. Taylor,
this weekend.
Mr. Earl Pylant, Sr., visited his mother, Mrs. Kate Pylant, Wednesday and
attended the Colt Show.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Marsh, of Nashville, attended the Colt Show here Wednesday.
Mrs. John Brock and daughters, Mrs. Morgan Harrison and Miss Evelyn
McCrary, of Murfreesboro, attended the Colt Show Wednesday.
Mr. Felix Benton Scott visited Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott, of near Belfast.
Miss Margaret Green, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs.
J. M. Greer.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones, of Memphis, are spending their vacation here with
the latter's mother and sister, Mrs. Joe Hastings and Mrs. Ida Mae Woodard.
Mr. Curtis Sorrells, of Long Beach, Calif., who has been on a visit to his
sister, Mrs. Frank Holloway, accompanied by Mrs. Holloway, spent the
weekend in Montgomery, with Mr. Theo Sorrells and Mrs. Sorrells.
Mr. Mark Whitaker left Monday to enter Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn.
Mr. and Mrs. John Frank Dwiggins and family moved to their country home
south of town on the Boonshill Pike.
Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Allen visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl Phillips Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Porter and children, Don and Hub Pylant, of Cincinnati,
have returned to their home after visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. E. Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Watts and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. E.
Pylant.
Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pylant were: Mr. McPherson
and Ernest and Edna Ward, of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Carroll and sons,
Dick, Jr., and George, of Montgomery.
* * *
Deaths
Walter Lee Mauldin


September 19, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Goes To Magnolia, Ky.
The Rev. Vaughn Fults, pastor of the Cumberland Church, left Monday for
Magnolia, Ky., to conduct a series of revival services. Mr. Fults has
returned from Watertown, where he has just closed a very successful
revival.
* * *
Personals
Miss Allie Bledsoe, of Giles County, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Pearl Morrison.
Mrs. Cecil Scott was in Fayetteville Saturday.
Mrs. Raymond Burroughs, of Nashville, spent the week with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. L. G. Rives.
Mrs. C. H. Hillis and Edward Hunter spent Monday in Nashville buying fall
goods for the store.
Mrs. Virgie Whitaker, Mr. Bob Whitaker, Mrs. Ollie Davis and Mrs.
Whitaker's nephew returned Saturday from a weeks vacation in Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Bigham.
Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Lane, of Lewisburg, visited the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. M. R. Luna.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Scott and daughter, of Birmingham, and Mrs. Nettie
McDaniel, of Lewisburg, were recent guests of Mrs. J. K. Lambert.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Troop and daughter, Miss Maybelle, were dinner guests
of Mr. and Mrs. John Archer.
Mrs. E. C. Rice is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Foster Beasley, and family,
of Nashville.
Mrs. O. H. Moore is on an extended visit to relatives in Russellville, Ky.
Miss Jeanne Eakin left Friday to reenter Agnes Scott College in Athens, Ga.
Prof. E. F. Baulch filled the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church here Sunday
in the absence of the pastor, the Rev. T. E. Nelson.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wiser announce the arrival of a little daughter Monday
morning.
Mr. Will Pearson and Mr. and Mrs. John Statem, of Columbia, were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Blakemore.
Eld. B. F. Hart, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Fred Clayton, of
Nashville, returned to his home Saturday, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs.
Clayton, who were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hart, Jr.
Misses Mildred Barham, accompanied by her roommate, Miss Ruth Benson, of
Chattanooga, were weekend guests of Miss Jane Bledsoe.
Mrs. Barker, of Chattanooga, is on an extended visit to her sister, Mrs.
J. B. Alexander, who is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pylant and little son, of Kingsport, are visiting the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant, and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sherwood and children, Tommy and Bobby, and Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Scott and daughter, Wanda, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill
George, of Old Hickory.
Little Pauline Hurt returned home Friday after spending a week with her
grandparents in Columbia.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Sr., spent last week as the guests of the
former's mother, Mrs. Kate Pylant. They were enjoying their vacation. Mr.
and Mrs. Pylant are former residents of Petersburg. Mr. Pylant is now
employed by TVA.
Miss Katherine Adams, of Columbia, spent the weekend with Mrs. James Solomon.
Buddy Pylant, of Columbia, spent the weekend with his grandmother, Mrs.
Kate Pylant.


September 26, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Attend Homecoming of School
Those from Petersburg attending homecoming of the Mt. Ida School were: Mr.
and Mrs. A. P. Marsh, Miss Eva Land, Mrs. Mollie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Mike
Bryant, Mrs. Lillie Greer, Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher Wells, Mr. and Mrs. John
Marsh, Mrs. W. R. Foster, Mrs. McMillian, Mrs. T. D. Young, Sr., Mr. and
Mrs. James Crabtree, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crabtree, Mrs. Roseborough and
daughters, Misses Lannie and Martha, and Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Haislip.
* * *
Young People's League
Mr. Vincent Autrey, president of the Legion Council, was host to a meeting
at his home Tuesday night. Mrs. H. B. Whitaker, adult advisor, was present.
Also several members. Business was conducted and plans for the fall were
discussed. At the conclusion of business, the host's mother, assisted by
Miss Kate Moore, and Miss Melba Autrey, served a tempting ice course.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with the former's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Redd. Mr. Redd has been confined to his home on
account of illness.
Miss Ina Leonard underwent an operation at the Gordon Hospital Friday
night. At last report, she is doing nicely.
Mr. J. Lush Fowler and sisters, Misses Anna and Maxie, of Lewisburg, and
their nephew, Mr. Loyd Garrett, of Little Rock, visited Mr. and Mrs. George
Fowler and family Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Robinett, of Montgomery, arrived Sunday night for a
vacation with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Franklin. They were
accompanied by Miss Margaret Franklin, who is attending a business college
in Montgomery. Miss Franklin is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Franklin.
Miss Laura Marsh, of Nashville, is visiting her brother, Mr. A. P. Marsh,
and Mrs. Marsh.
Dr. W. S. Joplin attended a southeastern Surgical Convention in Shelbyville last Tuesday.
Mr. Joe Buford Luna left Saturday for St. Louis, where he has accepted a
position.
Mrs. W. C. Rodes spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Bill Lynes, of Old
Hickory.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Scott are taking an apartment with Mr. T. D. Dryden.
Mrs. Gilbert underwent an operation in the Lincoln County Hospital Thursday.
Mr. Roger Hickman is song leader in a union meeting in Mulberry. The
meeting is being conducted by the Rev. H. J. Burroughs.
Mr. John Goss, of Signal Mountain, Chattanooga, visited his sister, Mrs.
Paul Crawford, over the weekend.
Miss Sallie Rives, of Elora, has been visiting her brother, Mr. L. G. Rives
and other relatives.
Mr. Raymond Adams left Saturday for Knoxville to reenter the University of
Tennessee.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Moss, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with Mrs. Moss
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott, of Shelbyville, visited Mr. Scott's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Scott, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith attended the funeral of Mrs. George Carter, of
Huntsville, a former resident of Kelso. The funeral was in Kelso.
The following ladies of the local Methodist Church attended a District
Training School in Mulberry: Mrs. R. H. Beasley, Mrs. W. S. Joplin, Mrs.
G. T. Stephenson, Mrs. W. H. Moss and Mrs. R. W. Askins.
* * *
Deaths
Mrs. Clarence Hunt


October 3, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Miscellaneous Shower
Friends and relatives were hostesses to a beautifully planned shower
Thursday, complimenting a recent bride, Mrs. Charles Troop, at the country
home of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Troop, father and mother of the groom. The rooms
were lovely with autumn flowers. As each guest arrived they registered,
which was kept by Miss Maybelle Troop. Many nice and useful gifts were
received. Those present were: Mesdames Macie McKinney, R. L. McDaniel,
R. M. Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McKinney, Mrs. Lee March, Mrs. W. B.
Harris, Mrs. Andrew Archer, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Troop, Mrs. Avery Elrod, Mr.
and Mrs. Hatton Petty, Mrs. Herbert Hastings, Mrs. Cowan McClain, Mrs. Ezra
McKinney and Miss Maybelle Troop.
* * *
P. T. A. Meeting
The first Parent-Teachers Association meeting was held Thursday in the
elementary school auditorium with Mr. Ralph Askins opening the meeting with
announcements and discussions, pertaining to the election of officers. It
was voted that Mrs. T. L. Warren finish the three months remaining of her
unexpired term as president. The meeting was then turned over to Mrs.
Warren, who made plans for the years work. Several committees were
appointed, and all old officers are now serving. Mrs. Fred Montgomery, Mrs.
Sam Davidson and Mrs. R. W. Askins were appointed to get out the yearbook.
Several new members were enrolled. They adjourned to meet the fourth
Thursday in October.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Nell Cole and Miss Opal Dyer were in
Nashville Friday and attended the Morgan-MBA game.
Miss Mildred Green, of Nashville, visited her aunt, Mrs. J. O. Jones, recently.
Several from here attended the MBA - Morgan football game in Nashville Friday.
Mr. Ralph W. Askins attended a teachers meeting in Pulaski Wednesday, of
which he is president.
Mrs. Fred Watkins and children visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Ketchum, of Cornersville, recently.
Mrs. D. B. Clayton, of Lewisburg, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George
Stephenson, and attending the revival services at the Methodist Church,
which have been in progress the past week with the Rev. Ennor conducting
the services.
Miss Lucille Hunter, of New Orleans, has been on an extended visit to her
father, Mr. Rufe Hunter, and Mrs. Hunter, at their home south of town.
Miss Marian Marsh, of Chattanooga, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs.
M. P. Marsh.
Mr. Kenneth Hunter, of Minor Hill, has returned to his home after spending
some time with his aunt, Mrs. C. H. Hillis.
Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Gordon spent the weekend in Mississippi visiting Mrs.
Gordon's parents.
Mr. Paul Sowell, of Nashville, spent Sunday here with his mother, Mrs.
S. O. Sowell.
Mrs. Paul Hurt and children and Mr. Gus Fowler, of Fayetteville, visited their parents Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley and Mr. John Talley attended the Lawrenceburg
Fair. Mr. Talley entered his bird dogs in the dog show and won several
ribbons and prizes.
Mrs. Kate Pylant and Mrs. Fred Watkins were in Lewisburg Wednesday.
Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Jr., of Columbia, visited her parents one day last week.


October 10, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Wednesday Night Rook Club
The Wednesday Night Rook Club met at the home of Mrs. J. O. Jones with Mrs.
Willie M. Scott as joint hostess. The living room was beautiful with
flowers from Mrs. Jones flower garden. Four tables were used. Miss Mable
Stammer won high score. Mrs. J. C. Scott, Mrs. Hatton Hastings and Miss Ann
Woodard were additional guests. Refreshments were served by the hostesses,
assisted by Misses Mildred Greer and Margaret Scott.
* * *
W. C. T. U. Meeting
The WCTU met with Mrs. J. M. Greer. A business meeting was the main feature
when the election of a delegate to the State Convention held in Memphis,
October 16, 17, and 18. Mrs. R. E. Collier was the delegate elected. The
following were new officers for the year: Mrs. O. H. Moore, president; Mrs.
J. M. Greer, first vice-president; Mrs. Mary Emma Wade, second
vice-president; Mrs. W. B. Moore, secretary, Miss Mayme Loving, treasurer.
Mrs. J. C. Crabtree led the devotional on Love. She also gave a magazine
article. They adjourned to meet in November with the new president, with
Mrs. J. C. Crabtree as joint hostess.
* * *
Thrice Three Club
Mrs. H. B. Marsh was hostess to her Thrice Three Bridge Club at her home
Wednesday afternoon. The home was lovely with fall gift flowers. Mrs. J. H.
Taylor, Mrs. R. T. Sanders and Mrs. Vernon Easterly were guests. Mrs. Varda
Sorrells won high score and Mrs. Vernon Easterly won second. The hostess
served a salad course.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. C. H. Hillis and Mrs. John Massey attended the shower given for Mrs.
Floyd Morrison Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Pearl Hart left Saturday for an extended visit to her son, Mr. Thomas
Hart, and Mrs. Hart and twin babies of Texas.
Mrs. Nora Adams is leaving for an extended visit to relatives in Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Blakemore visited the former's sister, Mrs. Walter
Delffs, of Shelbyville, Sunday, and attended the funeral of Mr. Will Gant.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Land, of Detroit, will arrive this week for an extended
visit to the former's sisters, Mrs. A. P. Marsh and Miss Eva Land.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Freeman, of Lewisburg, visited Mrs. Freeman's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Holloway Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Scott visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Johnson, of Fayetteville, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler, Willie Mae Scott and George Scott visited the
former's sisters and brother Sunday.
Those attending the fall session of the Elk Presbytery of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church from here were: Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith, Miss Eva
Land, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Woodard, Mr. Bob McEwen, Miss Ruth Holloway and
Mrs. Eugene Pylant, Miss Eva Land was elected second delegate to the
General Assembly to be held in Denton, Texas, next June.
Charles Hastings returned Monday from the Lincoln County Hospital where he
underwent an operation.
Several from Petersburg attended the burial of Miss Virginia Wall in
Fayetteville Monday.
The Rev. Vaughn Fults will leave Monday morning to begin a revival at the
Edgefield Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Troop and daughter, Maybelle, visited Mr. and Mrs. T. B.
Bryant last week.
Mrs. Whitaker, Mrs. Hillis and Kenneth Hunter visited relatives in
Florence, Ala., Sunday
Mrs. Willie Mae Scott and daughter, Miss Margaret Scott, were in
Shelbyville Friday, where Mrs. Scott attended a recreational meeting.
Mrs. C. H. Hillis was in Shelbyville on business Monday.
Mr. Charles Hastings is in the Lincoln County Hospital, where he underwent
an operation. We all wish for him a speedy recovery.
Mr. Sam Scott is in the Lincoln County Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery.
* * *
Deaths
Virginia Wall


October 17, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Mrs. Virgie Whitaker and Mrs. Nora Adams will leave Thursday for an
extended visit to relatives in Texas.
Mrs. George Fowler and Mrs. Kate Pylant spent Friday as the guests of Mrs.
J. A. Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, of Columbia.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham.
Those from here attending the CMA-Morgan football game were: Mr. Marshall
Talley, Miss Jean Scott, Miss Opal Dyer, Mr. Meeker, Otis Couch, Mr. Joe
Scott, Mrs. Fred Montgomery, Mrs. Leslie Warren, Edwin Carroll, Margaret
Allen Scott, Mrs. J. D. Eakin, Miss Mary Eakin, Mr. and Mrs. Baulch, Mrs.
Shields March, Misses Elaine Erhardt and Carrielee Ingram.
Mrs. J. M. Greer, Mrs. Mary Wade, Mrs. Floyd Daves, Mrs. George Stephenson,
Mesdames Harry Lane, Julius Phillips, James Bledsoe, Quint Barham, O. H.
Moore, Edward Redd and W. M. Scott attended the fall Home Demonstration
Club Rally in Fayetteville.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant and daughter, Dot, visited the former's sister,
Mrs. Walter Morrison, and Mr. Morrison, of Columbia, Sunday.
Miss Pearl Wade visited her brother, Mr. Grady Wade, Monday, who is
confined to his home on account of an injury to his back, caused by
lifting.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore spent the weekend in Holly Springs, Mississippi,
as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kirby and little son, Jimmy. They also
visited Mr. Allen Moore in Memphis.
Mrs. C. H. Hillis left Tuesday for a visit to her son, Leon Hillis, in St.
Louis.
Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Moss left Tuesday to attend a conference in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith and Miss Eva Land attended the synod at
Goodlettsville the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bell Land, of Detroit, arrived Saturday for a visit to
Mr. Land's sister, Mrs. A. P. Marsh, and Miss Eva Land.
Mrs. Paul Crawford spent Thursday with her husband in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Beasley left Tuesday to visit their son, Bert, who is
stationed in Washington, D. C.
Misses Mamye and Clara Percy, Miss Martha Loving, Mrs. J. M. Greer and Mrs.
Dixie Marsh spent Sunday as the guests of Mrs. Margaret Green, at TPI,
Nashville.
Mr. Louis Moyers spent Sunday with his parents in Fayetteville, and was
accompanied home by his little son, James Robert Moyers, who will spend two
weeks with his father and aunt, Mrs. Solomon.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cowden spent Thursday in Huntsville.
Miss Gladys Tally will leave Tuesday for her home in Amarillo, Texas, after
an extended visit to her brothers, Mr. Marshall Talley, of Petersburg, and
Mr. Cecil Talley, of Lewisburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Talley, of Lewisburg, were here Sunday.


October 24, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Sanders-Roberts
Mrs. Belle Roberts announces the marriage of her daughter, Virgie, to Eld.
J. W. Sanders. The wedding took place October 19, at the home of Eld. B. F.
Hart, who officiated. The only attendant was Miss Anne Hutchinson, of
Shelbyville. The groom is connected with the W. H. Marsh Company. The bride
is a very accomplished seamstress and is well known for her fine work. They
will reside here.
* * *
Scott-Gilbert
Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Gilbert, of Petersburg, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Orell, to Hubert Scott, son of Mrs. Luther Scott, and the late
Mr. Scott, of Lewisburg, formerly of Petersburg. The wedding took place
Saturday, October 12, in Lynchburg, with the Rev. Erwin officiating. The
bride is employed by the General Shoe Corporation, of Lewisburg, and the
groom is employed by the Goggins Truck Line, of Shelbyville. They will
reside in Lewisburg for the present.
* * *
Home Demonstration Meeting
The Home Demonstration Club met in its regular monthly meeting Thursday
afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock, at the Club Room, with Mrs. Harry Lane,
president, in charge. Several members taking part on the program. Miss
Barbee, home demonstration agent, made a very interesting talk, she also
gave an interesting demonstration with slides, showing how one's home may
be improved by the proper planting of shrubs, flowers, trees. She also
showed several slides of Washington, D. C., and points of interest, after wh
ich we adjourned to meet the third Thursday in November for an all-day
meeting. Mrs. Audie Hemphill and Mrs. Edward Redd, as joint hostesses,
served refreshments.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Parker Cox, of Lewisburg, visited Mr. and Mrs. Davis Luna Sunday.
Mrs. Clifford Darnell and son, Bobby Cummings, of Lewisburg, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Marvin Wells.
Mrs. C. B. Seay and Mrs. Kelly, of Chattanooga, were recent visitors of
Mrs. Thomas Clark.
Mrs. Rosser Ward, of Atlanta, was a recent guest of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. W. C. Rodes.
Mrs. Bill Lynes and baby, Betty Ann, spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rodes.
Mr. and Mrs. James Solomon and son, Jimmy, Miss Effie Naren, of Petersburg,
Miss Katherine Adams, of Columbia and Mr. Ray Hall, of Nashville, spent
Sunday in Florence, Ala., Wheeler Dam and Wilson Dam and other points of
interest.
Mr. John A. Crawford and Mrs. Alfred Greggs, of Johnson City, who have been
visiting the former's sister and the latter's niece, Mrs. John Talley, left
today to visit Mr. Walter Crawford, of Huntland.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Lewisburg Monday on
business.
Mr. and Mrs. Reed Sharp, of Franklin, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs.
J. E. Pylant.
Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Gordon attended the Tennessee-Alabama football game in
Birmingham Saturday.
Mr. J. Lush Fowler, of Lewisburg, visited his brother, Mr. George Fowler,
Sunday.
Mrs. J. M. Greer and Mrs. Dixie Marsh attended the funeral of Mr. Pickett,
who died at the Lincoln County Hospital Thursday. The funeral was held at
the cemetery in Hazel Green, Ala., Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Harris and Mr. K. E. Hastings, of Shelbyville,
attended the Morgan-State Teachers Freshman football game at Morgan
Thursday night.
Mr. Joe Troop, of Murfreesboro, was here to act as an official in the
Morgan-State Teachers football game on Thursday night.
Misses Mary Elridge and Maybelle Troop spent the weekend with friends in
Huntsville.
Miss June Archer left Wednesday for Oklahoma City, to be a bride's maid in
the wedding of her cousin, Lynn Beasley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett
Beasley.
Mr. Felix Benton Scott, of Nashville, visited relatives over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carney, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with the latter's
mother, Mrs. G. E. Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Houston Gray and baby, of Nashville, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Gray's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Boone Sorrells and Mrs. Hugh Goodwin, of Jacksonville, Fla.,
came Friday for an extended visit to Mrs. Shields March and Mrs. C. P.
Marsh.


October 31, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Modern Woodmen Meeting
The Modern Woodmen held a meeting at the Masonic Hall, with State Manager
R. L. Estes, of Nashville, opening the meeting. Several members being
present. District Manager W. A. Rushing, of Murfreesboro, was present and
made a talk. The following new officers were elected: James Sherwood,
consul; J. C. Scott, banker; John Butler, advisor; Bob Davis, escort; Ivan
Barham, first year; William Moore, second year; Fred Dwiggins, third year;
Willie M. Scott, secretary.
* * *
Recreation Games
About twenty-five boys and girls met at the Club Room Friday night with
Willie M. Scott as recreation leader directing the games. Music, contests,
folk songs and other games were a feature of the evening which was enjoyed
by all until a late hour. Announcement of the next meeting will be made as
soon as some repairs which are being done to the Morgan gym, can be
completed, as the next meeting will be held there.
* * *
Working On Bridges
Work was begun on two bridges, one at Morgan School and the other at the
entrance of the street of the Lewisburg Highway, near the home of Mr.
Everett Beasley, by the State Highway Department. The surveyors have been
busy surveying the highway which may soon be paved.
* * *
Parent-Teacher Meeting
The PTA held its second meeting Thursday, with Mrs. T. L. Warren presiding.
Devotional, Mrs. W. M. Scott. Mrs. Hobert led the singing of America and
Star Spangled Banner. Miss Sarah Barnes gave a very interesting magazine
article. Several items of business were attended to with Prof. Askins
leading several interesting projects of the school cafeteria. Then the
following new officers for the year were elected: president, Mrs. J. C.
Pigg; vice-president, Mrs. Varda Sorrells; secretary, Mrs. Clayton Scott;
treasurer, Mrs. Ralph Askins. The first and sixth grade rooms tied in
having the most others present. It was voted to divide the prize. There
were several new members enrolled. They adjourned to meet the third
Thursday in November.
* * *
Card of Thanks
We take this opportunity to thank all the friends, nurses and relatives who
were so kind and considerate of us during the recent illness and death of
our dear husband and father. Also for the lovely florals sent. May God's
richest blessings be with each of you.
- Mrs. S. E. Scott, Mrs. Lindon Vaughn, Mrs. Coleman Whitaker, J. Cecil
Scott, Ed W. Scott.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Nell Cole, Opal Dyer and Carroll Scott
attended the Fayetteville-Lewisburg football game in Lewisburg Friday
night.
Several from Petersburg were in Nashville Friday to attend the Teacher's
meeting and the Morgan-T.I.S. football game.
Those from a distance attending the funeral of Mr. Sam Scott, Monday, were:
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler, Mrs. Ora Clark, Mrs. Wade Cashion, Mrs. Tom
Bigham, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crawford, of Fayetteville; Mrs. A. G. Howell,
Mr. Boyce and Joe Cummings, of Columbia; Mrs. Bob Massey, Mr. J. Lush
Fowler, of Lewisburg; Mrs. Daisy Armstrong, of Fayetteville; Prof. L. I.
Mills, of Shelbyville; Mrs. Taylor, Miss Lizzie Clark, of Boonshill; Mrs.
Mike Bryant and Mrs. Ollie Smith of Howell; Mrs. Charles Carney, of
Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hill Maxwell, of Nashville, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Davidson.
The Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Moss, who have been serving the local Methodist
Church for the past four years, have been moved to Nashville and the Rev.
Ira Lutz has been sent to Petersburg, Medium and Mt. Zion. Petersburg
regrets to have Rev. and Mrs. Moss leave, but wish them much success in
their new work. We are also glad to welcome Rev. Lutz to our community.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill George and baby, of Old Hickory, spent the weekend with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cullen George, and Mr. Tom Bryant.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, of Shelbyville, spent the
weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Lewisburg Saturday.
Miss Dot Pylant spent the weekend with Miss Marilyn Wade, of Belfast.
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott spent the weekend with the former's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Scott.
Misses Elaine Erhardt and Carrielee Ingram spent the weekend in Nashville
and attended the teachers meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler, of Fayetteville; Mr. and Mrs. George Warren, Mrs.
W. C. Rodes and Mrs. Hal Moore and Mrs. Willie Mae Scott attended the
funeral of Mr. Jerry Thompson in Lewisburg Wednesday.
* * *
Deaths
S. E. Scott


November 7, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Birthday Celebration
Relatives and friends of Mr. Eldred Dodd met at his home Saturday night,
November 2, to celebrate his fifteenth birthday. Thirty-two guests were
present. He received several presents. A delicious fruit was served. Music
and singing was enjoyed by all. The happy event was a complete surprise.
The rooms were decorated with potted flowers.
* * *
Hosts of Luncheon
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Haynes were hosts to a beautifully planned luncheon
Sunday at their home, complimenting Mr. Haynes sister, Mrs. Leticia
Rockmore, of Atlanta. Those seated at the table were: Mr. and Mrs. C. A.
Blakemore, Mr. Jim C. Haynes, Mrs. Rockmore and Miss Elaine Haynes.
* * *
Rook Club
Mrs. T. B. Clark and Mrs. Willie M. Scott were hostesses to the Wednesday
Night Rook Club at the Candy Store of Morgan. Four tables were used. Mrs.
W. B. Pigg won high score. Mesdames R. K. Morgan, Jr., Icie Ralston, E. F.
Baulch, Landess Sanders and Mrs. Burkett were additional guests. The
hostesses, assisted by Mrs. Baulch and Margaret Scott, served a salad.
* * *
Halloween Party
About fifty boys and girls met in the Morgan gym Saturday night and enjoyed
dancing, games and contests, conducted by Mr. John Morgan, Mrs. R. K.
Morgan, Jr., Mr. Morgan, Mrs. Baulch, Tony Tomassiti and Jimmy Hill and
W. M. Scott.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Jim Cain Haynes, of Chattanooga, spent several days with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Haynes.
Mr. Fred Watkins, Horace Rice, Paul Ketchum and Clyde Hart Watkins attended
the Vanderbilt-Ole Miss football game in Nashville Saturday.
Mrs. Raymond Burroughs, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Wall and daughter spent Sunday with their son, Mr. Gene
Wall, in Chattanooga.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Allen, of Nashville, visited their parents this week.
Mr. and Mrs. William Carpenter spent Sunday here with the latter's mother
and sister, Mrs. W. R. McKnight and Mrs. J. C. McAdams.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Freeman, of Lewisburg, spent Sunday with Mrs. Freeman's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holloway.
Mrs. J. B. Alexander continue quite ill at her home here.
Mrs. Nettie Berry and son have moved into Mr. Ed Rice's home.
The Rev. Vaughn Fults, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, left
Monday for Clarksville, to conduct a series of revival services.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy White, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlee Dyer.
Mr. Andrew Moore, of St. Louis, arrived Saturday for a weekend visit with
his father, Mr. O. H. Moore, and Mrs. Moore.
Mrs. O. H. Moore and Mrs. Bob Davis were in Fayetteville Saturday.
Those from a distance attending the funeral of Mr. Walter Troop Friday
were: Mr. and Mrs. Hatton Petty, of Lewisburg, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Troop, of
Belfast; Mrs. Menefee Nichols and children, of Lewisburg; Mr. and Mrs. John
Reynolds, of Murfreesboro.
Miss Oneida Hastings, of Belfast, spent Sunday night with Miss Margaret Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Boren's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Barham.
* * *
Deaths
W. L. Troop


November 14, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Commercial Club Meeting
The Commercial Club met Tuesday in their regular meeting. President Joe L.
Scott, opened the meeting. Eld. Allen Shaddy conducted the devotional and
Mrs. R. K. Morgan led the prayer. Several business items were discussed.
Report of the membership committee was reported by Mr. R. H. Beasley and
H. B. Marsh. The Boy Scout movement was discussed with the Rev. T. E.
Nelson leading the discussion. He gave several things the troop was in need
of. Several other committees reported. One was the Recreation Committee.
Rev. Lutz, the new Methodist pastor, was a welcomed visitor, and made a
short talk. The ladies of the PTA served dinner to about thirty-five
members and visitors.
* * *
Thursday Afternoon Rook Club
Mrs. T. B. Clark was hostess to the Thursday Afternoon Rook Club at the
Candy Store. Two tables were used. Mrs. Floyd Daves was high scorer. The
hostess, assisted by Mrs. Baulch, served a salad.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
later's parent's, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham.
Miss Mary Eakin spent the weekend with her sister, Miss Jeanne Eakin, of
Agnes College, Athens, Ga.
Mrs. Viola Marsh, Mrs. Clifford Archer and Miss June Archer were in
Nashville Saturday to attend the tea given by Mrs. Everett Beasley,
complimenting her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lynn Beasley, a recent bride.
George Scott spent the weekend in Fayetteville.
Rev. and Mrs. Ira Lutz and Mrs. George Stephenson attended a Steward's
meeting in Columbia Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman, of McMinnville, were visiting friends here Tuesday.
Mrs. B. F. Hart spent the weekend with relatives in McBurg. Elder Hart
joined her Sunday and accompanied her home.
Mr. Paul Sowell has been visiting his mother while suffering with an
infected finger.
Mr. W. L. Meeker and daughter, Miss Lollaine, are visiting Mr. Meeker's
parents in Iowa.
Miss Melba Sowell, of Nashville, was a recent guest of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. S. O. Sowell.
Mrs. William Edmiston and Mrs. Bruno Cecil, of Guthrie, Ky., were recent guests of Miss Clara Edmiston and Mrs. Edmiston's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Warren.
Mr. and Mrs. Holland Whitaker and children, Sarah and George, spent Sunday
as the guest of their son, Mark, of Maryville College.
Mr. Boone Moore, of Fayetteville; Mr. Ross Moore, of St. Louis, and Mr. and
Mrs. Doc Moore, of Shelbyville; Mr. and Mrs. George Marsh, of Fayetteville,
have been at the bedside of their father, Mr. G. W. Moore.
* * *
Deaths
Florence Smith Alexander
G. A. Armstrong
G. W. Moore


November 21, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Thrice Three Club
Mrs. Fred Dwiggins was hostess to her Thrice Three Club at her country home
Thursday. Two tables were used. Mrs. Shields March was awarded high score,
and Mrs. T. L. Warren was second. Mrs. E. F. Baulch was awarded the
traveling prize. Mrs. Vernon Easterly and Mrs. Charles Carney, of
Shelbyville, were additional guests. The hostess served tempting
refreshments.
* * *
W. C. T. U. Meeting
The WCTU held its monthly meeting with the new president, Mrs. O. H. Moore,
at her home on the Lewisburg Highway. Mrs. J. C. Crabtree was her joint
hostess. Mrs. Quint Barham, program director, read an interesting article.
Mrs. W. B. Moore gave the devotional. Mrs. R. E. Collier, delegate to the
State WCTU convention, at Memphis, gave a very interesting report on the
meeting.
* * *
School Celebrate Book Week
The week of November 10-17, is of special importance to schools for two
reasons: First, because we celebrate the signing of the Armistice of
November 11, 1918, and, Second, it is American Education and Book Week.
On Tuesday morning the sixth grade of Petersburg Grammar School, with the
help of their teacher, Mrs. Ruth Daniel, entertained the entire school with
an excellent program, the central thought of which was that Our Country, a
Composite of all Races and Nations, Should Stand Firmly Together that We
May Uphold Peace and Democracy. Patriotic songs were sung. Suitable
scriptures were read. A short costume play climaxed the program. Similar
interesting and educational programs have been given for special holidays -
Halloween, by the third grade; Columbus Day, by the fifth grade; Frances E.
Willard Day, by the eighth grade; and Constitutional Week, by the seventh
grade.
On Friday morning, November 15, the Rev. Lutz closed Educational Week with
a splendid address.
* * *
Rook Club
Mrs. Jack Cummings was hostess to her Thursday Afternoon Rook Club at her
home. The living room was lovely with chrysanthemums. Two tables were used.
* * *
Thursday Night Rook Club
Willie M. Scott was hostess to the Thursday Night Rook Club, at the home of
Mrs. Jack Cummings Thursday night. Four tables were used. Mrs. T. B. Clark,
Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Joe Hunter Cummings and Margaret Scott were
additional guests. Miss Sarah Morgan and Miss Bessie D. Morton tied for
high score. Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Margaret
Scott and Betty Jo Cummings.
* * *
Recital
The pupils of Miss Mable Stammer will be presented in a recital at the
Petersburg Elementary School Friday night, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. The
public is invited.
* * *
Missionary Meeting
There will be an all day Missionary Meeting of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, held at the club room, Tuesday, December 3.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Nell Cole and Mrs. Hillis were in
Shelbyville Sunday.
Mr. Kenneth Scott, of Birmingham, visited Mrs. J. K. Lambert Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh were in Nashville Friday.
Mrs. Brenda Adcock, of Nashville, visited her son, Maxie Adcock, who is
confined to his bed.
Mrs. James Solomon, Mrs. Paul Crawford, Mrs. Thomas D. Moore and Mrs.
Leslie Warren spent Wednesday in Nashville.
The Rev. Vaughn Fults, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, filled
his pulpit here Sunday. His theme, How to Make a Success of a Christian
Life.
Mrs. L. G. Rives spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs, of
Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley were in Shelbyville Wednesday, on business.
Mrs. Davis Luna is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Askins and children were in Fayetteville Saturday.
Mrs. Willie M. Scott attended a Recreation Leaders meeting in Bell Buckle
Tuesday. Leaders from Lewisburg, Murfreesboro, Chapel Hill, Shelbyville,
Cowan, Petersburg, Winchester, Nashville and Unionville attended. Margaret
Scott accompanied her mother.
Mrs. A. O. Burma and Mrs. J. R. Rienes visited Mrs. Mary Burkett and Howard
Burkett, of Morgan School this weekend.
Mr. R. K. Morgan, Jr., and Mr. T. B. Clark were in Nashville Saturday on
business.
Miss Mary Goggins, of Huntsville, visited Margaret Morgan this weekend.
Rev. J. B. Alexander is visiting his daughters, Mrs. Sanford, of Memphis,
and Mrs. Willhelm, of St. Louis.
Mr. J. O. Jones had his tonsils removed Tuesday at the Gordon Clinic.
Mrs. Marvin Miller and two sons visited her mother, Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr.,
Wednesday.
Mr. W. L. Meeker and Lollaine have returned from Cedar Rapids, where Mr.
Meeker visited his mother.


November 28, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Home Demonstration Club Meeting
The Petersburg Home Demonstration Club met in an all-day Thanksgiving
meeting at the Club Room here Thursday. The president, Mrs. Harry Lane,
opened the meeting. Mrs. Audie Hemphill conducted the devotional. Roll call
response was Current Events. Several business items were disposed of. At
noon a bountiful luncheon was served by the following hostesses: Mesdames
O. H. Moore, Oliver Talley, Edward Redd, and Pearl Hart.
The following officers were elected for the following year: president, Mrs.
George Stephenson; secretary, Mrs. Pearl Hart.
* * *
Catalpa Home Demonstration Club Meeting
The Catalpa Home Demonstration Club met Friday with Mrs. James Rodes. The
president, Mrs. Buford Luna, opened the meeting with Mrs. Luther Sowell as
program leader, who conducted the devotional. The following officers were
reelected: Mrs. Buford Luna, president; Mrs. Doyle Hastings, secretary;
Mrs. John Talley, vice-president; Mrs. Allen Wise, reporter. The hostess,
assisted by Mrs. Tommy Farrar and Mrs. John Talley, served a salad.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Thad Dorsey, Mr. Jim Cain Haynes and Miss Marian Marsh, of
Chattanooga, visited relatives over the weekend.
Misses Lillian and Eleanor George, of Nashville, visited relatives over the
weekend.
Mr. Morgan Cunningham, of Indiana, has been visiting his mother, Mrs. W. B.
Moore. Mr. Cunningham and his mother spent a day or two in Nashville.
Mrs. Ollie Hemphill has returned from Chattanooga, where she has been
nursing Mrs. W. H. Marsh, who is spending the winter with Dr. and Mrs. Fred
Marsh.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Thompson, Mrs. Dixie Cummings, Miss Robbie, of
Lewisburg; Miss Ruth Cummings, of Nashville, and Mrs. Mazell Darnell, of
Lewisburg, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wells.
Little Pauline Hurt, of Fayetteville, spent Friday night with her
grandparents and attended the musical recital given by Miss Mable Stammer's
pupils.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beasley and little daughter, Mary Jo, who is connected
with the highway department and are stationed in Petersburg, visited Mr.
Beasley's parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Will Beasley, of Culleoka.
Mr. and Mrs. Buford Luna, Mrs. Kate Pylant and Mr. Ollie Hemphill visited
Mrs. Earl Pylant, Sr., of Columbia, who is recovering from an operation.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. C. H. Hillis, Mrs. Nell Cole and Mrs.
W. E. Cowden spent Monday in Nashville.
Mrs. James Solomon and Mrs. Dan McAlister spent Wednesday in Nashville.
Little James Robert Moyers, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend with his
father, Mr. Louis Moyers, and aunt, Mrs. James Solomon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Eakin have welcomed a son, born Monday, November 25.


December 5, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Rook Party
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Jr., was hostess to a beautifully planned rook party at
the Morgan dormitory Tuesday night. Four tables were used. Mrs. E. F.
Baulch won high score and Miss Sarah Morgan won the traveling prize. Mrs.
R. K. Morgan, Sr., was a guest. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Clayton
Scott, and Mrs. Baulch, served a salad.
* * *
Recreation Meeting
The basketball team, sponsored by Robert Lane and the Rook Club of
Recreation, sponsored by W. M. Scott met Wednesday night. Those interested
in playing games such as checkers, bingo and rook, see one of the above
mentioned.
* * *
Simmons-Welch
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Welch announce the marriage of their daughter, Emma Mae,
to Horace Simmons, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Simmons, of Flat Creek. The
wedding took place Thursday at the home of Eld. J. W. Sanders, who
officiated. Miss Ruby Simmons, sister of the groom, and Mr. Wade Hart were
the only attendants. They will reside in the Catalpa community.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Howell, of Columbia, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Massey, of
Lewisburg, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bigham and son, Spain, of Fayetteville,
attended the football game here Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Cecil Scott spent Friday with her parents near Fayetteville.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler spent Thursday here.
Miss Mable Stammer spent several days in Nashville with relatives.
The Rev. and Mrs. Moss and children, of Nashville, spent Thanksgiving here
with friends.
Mr. Floyd Foster and Billy Hastings, of Morgantown, Ind., visited relatives
here the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beasley, of Nashville, were here Sunday.
Mr. Buddy Beasley, of Nashville, and Miss Ann Trimble, of Springfield,
spent Thursday as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Archer and daughter,
June.
Mrs. James Solomon spent Wednesday in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore were in Lewisburg Saturday.
Mr. David Phillips, Miss Naomi Rice, Mr. Harry Phillips and Mr. Kenneth
Hastings, of Shelbyville, attended the Morgan-Castle Heights football game
here Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wert Talley and children spent Thanksgiving in Huntsville and
were accompanied home by Mr. Woods, who has been visiting in Gadsden, Ala.
Mr. James Vaughn, of Murfreesboro, attended the Morgan-Castle Heights
football game.
Mrs. Dick Daniel was called home Wednesday from school on account of the
illness of her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Beasley and children, of Nashville, were dinner guests
of Prof. and Mrs. Ralph W. Askins and family Wednesday night.
Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville, spent the weekend as guest of her
sister, Mrs. J. M. Greer.
Mrs. Hugh Greer, of Detroit, is visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. J. M. Greer.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Allen, of Nashville, spent Thanksgiving with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Allen.
Mrs. J. M. Greer and Mrs. Hugh Greer accompanied Mrs. Margaret Green to her
home in Nashville Sunday for a visit.


December 19, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Thrice Three Club
Mrs. Clayton Scott was hostess to the Thrice Three Rook Club at her home
Wednesday afternoon. Two tables were used. The Christmas idea was carried
out. Mrs. R. K. Morgan was an additional guest.
* * *
Mrs. Morgan Hostess to Bridge Club
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Jr., was hostess to the Bridge Club at a bridge luncheon
at the home of Mrs. J. M. McWilliams in Fayetteville. Mesdames Leslie
Warren, Landess Sanders, Fred Dwiggins, Clayton Scott, Fred Montgomery,
C. C. London, Shields March, E. F. Baulch enjoyed the occasion.
* * *
Recreation Meeting
Mrs. W. M. Scott was hostess to a luncheon at the Club Room Wednesday. The
Recreation Leaders of this District were present: Mrs. Lavenia Garvin,
supervisor of Nashville; Miss Vera Hoover and Mrs. Josephine McFarland, of
Nashville; Mrs. Ruth Cunningham, of Shelbyville; Mrs. Alice Burk, of
Unionville; Mrs. Jessie Arnold, of Bell Buckle; Miss Georgia Woosley, of
Chapel Hill; Mrs. Laura Marshall and Mrs. Stanley Watson, of Lewisburg, and
Mr. Brogden, of Winchester.
* * *
Sherrell-Logan
Mr. and Mrs. Juranda Logan, of Lewisburg, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Margaret, to Oliver Sherrell, of Columbia. The wedding took place
Thursday night in the study of the Rev. E. B. Willis in Lewisburg. The
bride is an employee of the Kerley Furniture Company, of Lewisburg, and is
a graduate of Morgan School, and a Nashville business college. The groom is
also a graduate of Morgan School.
* * *
Hart-Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. John Simmons, of Flat Creek, former residents of Petersburg,
announce the marriage of their daughter, Ruby, to Wade Hart, son of Mr. and
Mrs. B. Hart. The wedding took place in Fayetteville Saturday, December 14.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Jack King, of Nashville, is spending his vacation here with his parents
and Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Jones.
Mrs. George Fowler, Shannon Fowler and George Scott visited Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Hurt Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Smith, of Cornersville, spent the weekend here with the
former's parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent Sunday with Mrs. Boren's
parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Watson, of Lewisburg, visited Mr. and Mrs. Allen Watson
Sunday.
Several from here are employed in Tullahoma at Camp Peay.
Mrs. Harry Lane, Mrs. W. B. Harris, Mrs. George Ledford, Mrs. Quint Barham,
Mrs. J. E. Phillips, Mrs. Audie Hemphill, Mrs. Oliver Talley, Mrs. Arthur
Talley, Mrs. R. E. Collier and Mrs. Willie Mae Scott were in Fayetteville
Saturday to attend the attendance party of the Home Demonstration Clubs of
the county, held at the Pope Hotel dining room.
The following teachers attended the teacher's meeting in Fayetteville
Saturday: Prof. Ralph W. Askins, Mesdames I. M. Davidson, J. C. Scott,
E. L. Mitchell, J. L. Scott, Misses Dysart, Barnes, and Leonard.
Miss Mildred Green underwent a tonsil operation at the Gordon Clinic Thursday.
Mrs. Jack Cummings is confined to her home on account of illness.
Several from here attended the basketball game at Pleasant Grove Friday night.
Mr. Paul Crawford, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with Mrs. Crawford
and daughter, Charlotte, and was accompanied home by Mrs. Crawford, who
will remain for a few days visit.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. W. E. Cowden, Mrs. Noah, Mrs. Messenger
spent Monday in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cashion, of Shelbyville, visited relatives here over the
weekend. Mr. Cashion is taking treatment from Dr. Gordon.
Mrs. R. A. Swain, Mrs. Leslie Warren, Mrs. Thomas Moore and Miss Margaret
Moore spent Friday in Fayetteville.


December 26, 1940
Petersburg Letter
Sullivan-Crabtree
A wedding of unusual interest to friends here was that of Miss Virginia
Crabtree to Lester Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan. The bride
attended Morgan School. The wedding took place Saturday, December 21, in
the study of the Rev. T. E. Nelson who officiated. They were accompanied by
Miss Margaret Sullivan, Frank Scott and Robbie Lynn Crabtree.
* * *
Thompson-Mitchell
Mr. O. S. Mitchell announces the marriage of his daughter, Emma Lois, to
Jackson Thompson, son of Mrs. Lillie Thompson. The wedding took place
December 21, at the home of Eld. B. F. Hart, who officiated.
* * *
Home Demonstration Club Meeting
The Ladies Home Demonstration Club held their Christmas party at the Club
Room Thursday afternoon. Several interesting articles were read. The new
president and secretary, Mrs. George Stephenson and Mrs. Pearl Hart, were
installed. Several new plans for the New Year were read and adopted. A
Christmas tree was a feature, each member exchanging gifts and displaying
them. Miss Barbee demonstrated the wrapping and tieing of Christmas
packages.
* * *
Parent-Teachers Meeting
The Parent Teachers meeting was held in the elementary school auditorium
Thursday afternoon. Miss Edith Dysart and the first grade pupils presented
a Christmas program, assisted by Miss Mable Stammer. The new president,
Mrs. J. C. Pigg, presided. Mr. Tom Muse made an interesting talk. Also Mr.
R. W. Askins and Mrs. Ora Clark.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Mark Whitaker, of Maryville College, is spending the holidays with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Holland Whitaker.
Little Tommy Scott left Wednesday to spend the holidays with his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott of Waverly.
Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn Hart, of Mississippi, are visiting relatives here.
Mr. John Pierce, of Union University, Jackson, Tenn., arrived Thursday to
spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John I. Pierce.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler, Willie Mae Scott and George Scott visited the
former's sisters and brother, Misses Fowler and Mr. J. Lush Fowler, Sunday
in Lewisburg.
Mr. Tom Barnett is spending the holidays with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Barnett.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beasley and little daughter, Mary Jo, spent Saturday
and Sunday with Mr. Beasley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Beasley of
Culleoka.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott spent Sunday with Mrs. Scott's parents, near
Fayetteville.
Mr. Joe Buford Luna, of St. Louis, came Friday to visit his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Buford Luna, and returned to his work Sunday.
Mrs. Luther Hart visited her mother in Frankewing Tuesday.
George Scott visited relatives in Shelbyville this week.


January 2, 1941
 Petersburg Letter
Church Social
During the past three months the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday
School sponsored a contest for attendance, namely: Reds and Blues. The Reds
were winners in the contest and were entertained in a social held at the
Club Room, Thursday night. Singing, music and games were features of the
evening, which was conducted by Mrs. Willie Mae Scott, Reba Pylant and
Margaret Scott. The committees, Mrs. Pylant, Mrs. Woodard, Mrs. Rives, Mrs.
Herman Scott and Mrs. Pendley, served a tempting salad.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kirby and baby, of Holly Springs, Miss., spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole.
Mrs. Fred Watkins and children, and Mrs. Oliver Talley were Tuesday guests
of Mrs. George Fowler.
Mr. and Mrs. Irby Holloway and daughter, Ann, of Memphis, visited relatives
here for the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holland, of Nashville, were Sunday guests of the latter's
mother, Mrs. Viola Marsh.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Marsh and Mrs. and Mrs. Everett Beasley, of Nashville,
were Sunday guests of Mrs. Viola Marsh and Mrs. Susie Talley.
Mr. Andrew Moore and Leon Hillis, of St. Louis, have returned after a visit
to relatives.
Mrs. Alice Hemphill and daughter, Miss Marie Hemphill, returned to their
home in Springfield, Mo., Monday after a visit to Mr. Herman Hemphill and
Mr. Royce Hemphill and other relatives. Mrs. Hemphill is assistant
librarian at the Senior High School in Springfield. Miss Marie Hemphill
attends school and is employed in a department store.
Miss Marian Marsh, of Chattanooga, visited her mother, Mrs. Dixie Marsh
during the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Enoch, of Nashville, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sanders, of
Atlanta, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Robert Sanders.
Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Will Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Mack
Cashion, of Shelbyville, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore
and Mrs. Nell Cole.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler, Mrs. W. M. Scott, Miss Margaret Scott, Mrs.
Paul Hurt and children were Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler, of
Fayetteville.
Rev. Vaughn Fults, of Murfreesboro, attended the church social Thursday
night and was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Marsh.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs, of Nashville, who have been visiting Mrs.
Burroughs parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives, returned to their home Sunday
and were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Rives.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Moss, of Lewisburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Houston Gray, of
Nashville, spent the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Moore.
Miss Glendon King, of Athens College, spent the holidays here with relatives.
Miss Evelyn Whitaker is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Sam Scott.
Mr. Morgan Cunningham, of South Bend, Ind., visited his mother, Mrs. Emma Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, visited Mrs. Boren's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. A. Barham, during the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Greer and daughter, Julia Joplin, of Union City, are
visiting relatives here.
Miss Ruth Holloway and Milton Holloway and Miss Ruth Franklin left Friday
for a visit to relatives in Montgomery.
Miss Doris Ledford is confined to her home near Belfast on account of illness.
Misses Evelyn and Lillian McAdams spent the holidays here with their parents.
Miss Reba Pylant returned to school today.
Mr. Johnny Cummings has been visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. William George, of Old Hickory, visited their parents for the
holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, of Shelbyville, spent
Sunday with the former's parents.
Mrs. Grady Marsh and daughter, Betty Jean, spent Friday with her sister, Mrs. Cecil Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and daughter, Barbara, and Mrs. Sam Scott
were Thursday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott, Mrs. Sam Scott and Mr. Jack Cummings attended the
funeral of Mrs. Sam Scott's and Mr. Cummings sister, Mrs. Pearl Shipley,
which was held in Shelbyville Wednesday. Mrs. Shipley will be remembered
here as Miss Pearl Cummings.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Porter and sons, of Cincinnati, arrived Saturday to
visit the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pylant.
Mrs. Kate Pylant visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant and grandsons in Columbia
the past week.


January 2, 1941
Petersburg Lodge Honors Families
The Petersburg Lodge, 123 F. & A. M., were hosts Tuesday evening at a
banquet honoring their families and friends.
Special out-of-town guests were Judge and Mrs. Jesse Templeton, of
Winchester, who made the main address of the evening.
E. L. Mitchell, worshipful master, was master of ceremonies. Speeches were
made by several of the members and their wives.
A three-course dinner was served by the Petersburg PTA. The place cards
bore the Masonic emblem and the decorations were significant of Christmas.


January 9, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Celebrate Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Troop celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at
heir home here December 25. At noon a bountiful luncheon was served by
their daughters, Miss Maybelle, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Whorley. Many nice and
useful gifts were received. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Archer,
Mrs. W. B. Harris, Mr. Andrew Moore, of St. Louis, Miss Mary Elridge, of
Lewisburg, and their children, and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Hatton
Petty and family, of Lewisburg, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Troop and children, of
Belfast, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Brown and son and daughter and Mr. and Mrs.
Hatton Archer.
* * *
Cunningham-Moore
A wedding of unusual interest to friends here, where the bride formerly
lived, was that of Mrs. Aline Rice Moore, and Mr. Jim P. Cunningham. The
wedding took place at 3:00 p.m., December 31, in the study of the Rev.
Walter Crawford, of Smithland. Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Cunningham, of
Fayetteville, and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gill, of Petersburg, were the only
attendants.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Warren Espey, of the aircraft school of Nashville, visited his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Espey, over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Espey were called to Winchester on account of the death
of the latter's uncle, Mr. Henry Evans.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Richardson, of Shelbyville, attended the funeral of Mrs.
Richardson's aunt, Mrs. Blacksher, here Friday.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Blacksher were:
Mrs. Jim Harvey and son, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harvey, of Huntsville; Mrs.
Minnie Barker, of Huntsville; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morrison, of Fountain
Creek; Mrs. Callie Benson, of Scottsboro; Mr. and Mrs. Eunice Puckett, of
Shelbyville; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson, of Shelbyville; Mr. and Mrs.
Emmett Michaels, Mr. and Mrs. D. McClendon, of Scottsboro, and Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Hollis, of Scottsboro.
Dr. J. T. Gordon was in Shelbyville Wednesday night to see Dr. Edwin Leek
and Mrs. Leek, who are confined to the Bedford County Hospital on account
of injuries received in an automobile wreck near Deason, Tenn.
Mr. Robert Morris Arthur, of Haleyville, Ala., spent the weekend with
friends in Petersburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cummings spent the weekend with Mrs. Cummings parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shelton, of Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, spent the weekend with Mr.
and Mrs. Ed W. Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stammer Smith, of Cornersville, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Mr. Billy Hastings, of Nashville, spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs.
L. P. Hastings.
Miss Reba Pylant returned to Tusculum Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Freeman spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holloway.
Pauline and Douglas Hurt spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler.
Mrs. O. H. Moore has returned from a visit to her children and other
relatives in Russellville, Ky. She was accompanied home by her daughter,
Mrs. C. A. McCormick, Mr. McCormick and children, Charles and Sally
Frances.
George Scott has returned from Shelbyville, where he spent the holidays.
Mr. Mack Cashion underwent an operation at the Gordon Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Nell Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cashion and
Mrs. C. H. Hillis were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Nichols.
Miss Mable Stammer has returned from Nashville, where she spent the
holidays and resumed her music classes in the Elementary and Morgan
Schools.
Miss Mary Elridge was the weekend guest of Miss Maybelle Troop.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McCormick, and children, of Russellville, Ky., returned
to their home after a visit with the latter's mother, Mrs. O. H. Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Phillips have returned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Hart, of Texas.
* * *
Deaths
Margaret Morrison Blacksher


January 16, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Organize New H. D. Club
On Friday afternoon, about twenty-five men and women of the Bledsoe
community met with the Home Demonstration Agent, Miss Dorothy Barbee, and
the County Agent, Mr. M. D. Brock, of Fayetteville, to discuss plans for
1941. Both Miss Barbee and Mr. Brock gave interesting talks to the group.
By the aid of Miss Barbee, a Home Demonstration Club was organized with the
following officers: Mrs. Alva Barham, president; Mrs. Paul Barham,
vice-president; Mrs. Ernest Foster, secretary-treasurer. The club decided
to have an all-day meeting the third Thursday of each month. The first will
be with Mrs. Alva Barham.
There will be another meeting of the whole community Thursday, February 13,
at 7:00 p.m., to discuss further plans. We feel that this community will be
greatly benefited by the aid given by Miss Barbee and Mr. Brock.
* * *
Miscellaneous Shower for Bride
Mrs. Luther Hart was hostess to a beautifully planned shower for Mrs. Sam
Hart, a recent bride. Games and contests were enjoyed. Many nice and useful
gifts were received. About thirty-five ladies were present. The hostess,
assisted by Mrs. Nell Cole and Miss Lois Moore, served tempting
refreshments.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Beatty and daughter, Alice Muriel, of Belfast, were
weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wells and family.
Mr. Mack Cashion was removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Gibson, after
being confined to the Gordon Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott visited Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott Sunday night.
Several from here attended the funeral of Mr. Fred McGaugh in Lewisburg Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hart have moved into the house recently vacated by Mr. and
Mrs. Vaughn.
Mr. Woodard Pigg and a friend, Mr. Robert Brown, of Nashville, spent the
weekend here with relatives. Mr. Pigg is now employed with the N. C. &
St. L. Railway, and Mr. Brown is a student in Vanderbilt Medical School.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Watson of Lewisburg visited the former's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Allen Watson, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Lambert of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with the
former's parents.
Mrs. George Fowler, Mrs. W. M. Scott, George and Lucian Scott, and Miss Eva
Land, attended services at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in
Fayetteville Sunday, where the Rev. Tom Scott preached. Rev. and Mrs. Scott
are from Russellville, Ark., and are visiting in Fayetteville. Mr. Scott
will be remembered here where he formerly lived, as a great singer, and
Mrs. Scott plays the piano for him.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holland, of Nashville, spent the weekend with the latter's
mother, Mrs. Viola Marsh.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore were in Lewisburg Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Greer, of Union City, visited relatives here over the
weekend.
Gus Fowler, of Fayetteville, spent Saturday with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Cullen George and Mr. and Mrs. John Scribner, are moving to
Lewisburg to reside. We regret to give these good people up, they have been
in our midst for a long time, but we wish them much success in their new
home.
Dr. and Mrs. Gordon have purchased the house and lot of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver
Russell March, and Mr. and Mrs. March have moved to Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beasley have an apartment with Mr. and Mrs. Shields March.


January 23, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Miscellaneous Shower
Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were hostess to a beautifully planned
shower at their country home Thursday afternoon to compliment Mrs. Wade
Hart, a recent bride and a niece of Mrs. Cole. The spacious living room and
dining room were thrown together for the occasion and were decorated with
potted plants. About thirty-five guests were present, presenting the
honoree with many useful and lovely gifts. They were presented to the bride
in a blue and pink basket. Games and contests were features. Mrs. Pendley
and Miss Lois Moore won the prizes, which were presented to the bride. The
hostess, assisted by Mrs. W. E. Cowden, served a tempting salad.
* * *
Home Demonstration Club
The losers in the Home Demonstration Club, with Mrs. D. B. Smith as
chairman of the losing side, entertained the winners at a party given at
the Club Room Thursday afternoon. A business session was conducted and an
interesting program was rendered on Robert E. Lee, after which games and
contests were enjoyed. The hostess served a tempting salad. The hostesses
were: Mrs. Smith, Mesdames Phillips, Talley, Crabtree, Bledsoe, Talley and
Stephenson.
* * *
Spend-the-Day Party
Mrs. Fred Watkins was hostess to a spend-the-day party, complimenting Mrs.
Paul Hurt and children and Mrs. Gus Fowler, of Fayetteville. Mrs. Willie
Mae Scott was an additional guest. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Oliver
Talley.
* * *
4-H Club Meeting
The 4-H Club meeting of the boys and girls was held at the elementary
school building Monday, January 20, at 9:00 o'clock, with Mr. M. D. Brock
meeting with the boys and Miss Dorothy Barbee and Mrs. W. M. Scott, local
leader, meeting with the girls. The president, Miss Jean Murdock, opened
the meeting. Several songs were sung and an interesting program was
rendered. Then the meeting was turned over to Miss Barbee. The next meeting
will be held February 17.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Margaret Green, of TPI, Nashville, spent the weekend here with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Allen, of Nashville, spent the weekend with the former's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Allen.
Mr. Edward Cole and Mr. Warren Espey, of the Vocational School, Nashville,
spent the weekend here with their parents.
Mr. Joe Greer, of Knoxville, spent the weekend here with his mother, Mrs.
J. M. Greer.
Mr. and Mrs. Doc Moore, of Shelbyville, were here over the weekend.
Mr. Bragg Smythe, of Nashville, spent the weekend here.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Taylor, Mrs. B. C. Dysart and daughters, Misses Edith
and Ethel, visited Mr. B. C. Dysart and Mrs. Dysart, of Columbia, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott have welcomed a little son.
Mrs. Alma Hunter, of Minor Hill, is spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. C. H. Hillis.
Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. W. E. Cowden and Mrs. Nell Cole were in
Fayetteville Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Johnny Talley and son, John Arthur, visited Mr. R. C. Dysart in
Richmond Saturday, who is confined to his home on account of illness.
Mrs. Dennis Eakin underwent an operation at the Lincoln County Hospital
this week. She is resting nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmack Sullivan have welcomed a little daughter into their
home, who has been named Barbara Dale.
Mr. E. F. Baulch, of Morgan School, has been confined to his home the past
week with pneumonia.


January 30, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Crabtree-Harmond
A wedding of unusual interest to friends was that of Mrs. Masie Harmond, of
Lewisburg, and Mr. Amos Patton Crabtree, of Farmington. The bride is the
daughter of Mr. John Whitsett, and the groom is the son of Mr. Ott
Crabtree, and the late Mrs. Crabtree. The wedding took place Saturday in
Petersburg, with Eld. J. W. Sanders officiating. The bride is employed in
Lewisburg and Mr. Crabtree is a framer of Farmington, where they will
reside. They visited the groom's brother, Mr. Euliss Crabtree, and Mrs.
Crabtree, of Molino, over the weekend.
* * *
McEwen-Pigg
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pigg announce the marriage of their daughter, Lois, to
Mr. Herman McEwen, of Memphis. The wedding took place Sunday, January 26,
at the home of Eld. C. C. McQuiddy, of Fayetteville. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse
Moore and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Broadway were their only attendants. They
returned to Memphis Sunday, where the groom is employed.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. James Hill Maxwell, of Nashville, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Davidson.
Miss Jeanne Eakin, of Athens, Ga., spent the weekend with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. D. Eakin.
Miss Margaret Allen Scott, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend with homefolks.
Mrs. Willie Mae Scott attended an area meeting of Recreation Leaders in
Murfreesboro Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley accompanied her and was
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Brock.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wells and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Harris,
of Shelbyville, Sunday.
Mr. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wells.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott visited Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott Sunday.
Mr. Sam Davidson has been confined to his home on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilliam spent the weekend with the latter's parents, of Elora.
Mr. Buford Luna accidentally fell in barn loft Tuesday morning, while
feeding, and injured his right side. He is now suffering from pneumonia.
Everyone wishes him a speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott have purchased the home of Mr. Sam Davidson and
will move this week. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson will move to their home in the
country, near Richmond.
Mrs. Allen Watson is visiting her mother, Mrs. Tom Duckworth, of near Catalpa.
Mr. and Mrs. Benny Reese, of Abilene, Texas, who have been in Detroit,
where they purchased a new car, visited his aunt, Mrs. T. N. Scott, and Mr.
and Mrs. J. W. Sanders and other relatives while on their way home.


February 6, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Rook Club
Misses Elaine Erhardt and Mrs. Raymond Phillips were joint hostesses to
their rook club Thursday night, at the home of Mrs. George Stephenson. Five
tables were used. Mesdames Kenneth Morgan, Icie Ralston, L. J. Wall, Pearl
Hart and Mrs. Burkett were additional guests.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. W. L. Meeker left last week to attend the funeral of her grandmother,
Mrs. Eleanor D. Howard, of Chicago.
Mrs. Mack Hamilton and Mrs. Everett Marsh, of Nashville, spent Sunday night
here and attended the funeral of Mrs. W. H. Marsh.
Those from a distance attending the funeral of Mrs. W. H. Marsh, here
Monday, were: Mr. and Mrs. Baker Hubbard, Miss Ethel Beasley, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Beasley, Dr. and Mrs. Willard Blue, Mrs. John Ray Beasley and family,
Mr. Pat Jones, Rev. and Mrs. Walls, Mr. Hugh Wright, of Nashville; Mr. and
Mrs. Claude Greer, of Union City; Mrs. W. B. Turner and Mr. and Mrs. B. C.
Dysart, of Columbia; Mrs. Roy Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beasley, of
Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morrisey, of Nashville; Mr. John Haynes, of
Spring Hill; Miss Marian Marsh, of Chattanooga; Mrs. John Kingston, Mrs.
L. I. Mills and Mrs. Charles Rice, of Shelbyville.
Mr. Felix Benton, of Nashville, spent the weekend with relatives.
The Rev. Vaughn Fults will leave next week to conduct a series of revival
services at Greenville, Tenn. The Rev. John Stammer Smith, of Cornersville,
will fill his appointment here at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
February 16.
The Rev. J. B. Smith filled his appointment at the Bear Creek Church Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. G. E. Scott and son, Billy, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Romska, of Chattanooga.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Easterly and daughter, Emily, were recent guests of Mr.
Easterly's parents, of Chattanooga.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wise, of Nashville, spent the weekend with the former's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wise.
Mrs. Fred Watkins and children, Clyde Hart, and Martha Ann, spent several
days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ketchum, of Cornersville.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stammer Smith, of Cornersville, spent the weekend here
with the former's parents, Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Mr. Edward Cole and Warren Espey, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with
homefolks.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Morrison spent the weekend with Mrs. Morrison's parents, of Cornersville.
Mr. John Pierce, of Jackson, Tenn., who is attending Union University,
visited his parents recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Buntley, of Fayetteville, visited homefolks here.
Mr. E. F. Baulch, of Morgan School underwent an appendicitis operation at
the Gordon Hospital Saturday evening.
Miss Pauline McAdams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McAdams, is recovering
from an attack of pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Phillips spent the weekend with the latter's parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Phillips spent the weekend with the latter's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ingram, of Mooresville.
* * *
Deaths
Lizzie Butler Marsh
Roy Norwood


February 13, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Surprise Party
Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were hostesses to a surprise birthday
party Friday night for Miss Earline Woodard, celebrating her thirteenth
birthday. Miss Ann Scott was an additional guest.
* * *
Personals
Mesdames Harry Lane, W. B. Harris, Edward Redd, Pearl Hart, officers of the
Home Demonstration Club, met recently with Mrs. J. E. Phillips.
Miss Marian Marsh and Dr. M. J. Smith, of Chattanooga, and Miss Margaret
Dwiggins and Mr. Edward Gill were dinner guests of Mrs. M. P. Marsh Sunday.
Rev. John Stammer Smith will fill the pulpit at the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church the third Sunday morning, at 11:00 o'clock, in the absence of the
pastor.
Mrs. Starkey, Dr. Gordon's nurse, has been called to Texas on account of
the illness of her daughter. Mrs. Howard Adams, of Lewisburg, is filling
the vacancy.
Miss Sue Bass, of Nashville, spent the weekend here and attended the
Founder's Day exercises at Morgan.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beasley, of Nashville, were here the latter part of the week.
Mrs. Margaret Green returned to Nashville Wednesday after being called here
on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Marsh.
Mr. W. A. Rushing, of Murfreesboro, was here Thursday on business.
Miss Glendon King, of Athens College, spent the weekend here with homefolks.
Miss Margaret Scott, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend here.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Freeman, of Lewisburg, visited the latter's parents here
Sunday and attended the Founder's Day address at Morgan School.
Mr. Mack Vaughn, who has accepted a position at McRory's Drug Store in
Lewisburg, spent Sunday here.
Mr. and Mrs. Hill, of Alabama, spent Sunday with their son, Jimmy, at
Morgan School, and attended the Founder's Day address.
Mr. Robert Morris Arthur, of Alabama, was here over the weekend. Mr. Arthur
is a former Morgan student.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. W. E. Cowden were in Nashville Monday
on business.
Miss Ann Scott spent Friday night with Miss Earline Woodard.
Miss Mable Stammer spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Reynolds, of
Columbia.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stammer Smith, of Cornersville, were weekend guests of
the former's parents.
Mr. Buddy Howell, of Columbia, was in town last week.
Dr. and Mrs. Fred Marsh, of Chattanooga, spent the weekend here.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, visited the latter's parents over
the weekend.
Miss Pearl Campbell, of Milwaukee, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
W. S. Leonard, left for Mobile, and other points in Alabama before
returning to her home in Milwaukee.


February 20, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Thursday Nigh Rook Club
Mrs. George Stephenson and Miss Pearl Wade were hostesses to the Thursday
Night Rook Club at the home of Mrs. Stephenson. Six tables were used. Miss
Sarah Barnes won high score and Miss Elaine Erhardt was second. The
hostesses, assisted by Miss Jane Stephenson and Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr.,
served a tempting salad. The next meeting will be with Miss Ann Woodard at
the home of Mrs. W. E. Cowden.
* * *
Miss Stammer Entertains
Miss Mable Stammer was hostess to a beautifully planned party Saturday
night complimenting her niece, Mrs. B. Y. Fuston, and Mr. Fuston, of
Nashville, who were her weekend guests. Rook was played from three tables.
Those present besides Mr. and Mrs. Fuston were: Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Scott,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Askins, Mrs. Joe S. Matthews,
Misses Ruth Bills and Edith Dysart. A tempting salad was served by the
hostess.
* * *
Wednesday Night Recreation Club
The Wednesday Night Recreation Club met with Mrs. Willie Mae Scott and Mrs.
William Touchstone as hostesses. Three tables of rook were played. All
those interested in joining the club see Mrs. Scott or Mrs. Touchstone.
Mrs. James Eakin will act as hostess for the club this week.
* * *
Personals
The teachers of the Petersburg Elementary School attended the teachers
meeting in Fayetteville Saturday.
Mrs. Dick Daniel spent Wednesday night with Misses Margaret Leonard and
Sarah Barnes and carried her girls basketball team to Howell to play
basketball.
Mrs. Eunice Trigg, the new hot lunch supervisor of Lincoln County, visited
the cafeteria here Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Alva Conder visited the former's mother, Mrs. Nannie Conder,
Sunday.
Mr. Robert Lane was called to his home in Delina Wednesday night on account
of the illness of his mother, Mrs. W. J. Lane.
Mr. J. O. Jones, of Columbia, spent the weekend here with Mrs. Jones.
Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Gordon and Lonnie Wilson Nichols attended a medical
convention in Memphis Tuesday and Wednesday.
Several of the Morgan students spent the weekend with their relatives in
their respective homes.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Melvin Hastings, of Belfast, spent the weekend here with
relatives.
Mrs. T. A. Couch continues quite ill at her home here. Mrs. Howard Adams is
nursing her.
Several ladies from the Catalpa Home Demonstration Club attended the
attendance party of Marshall County Clubs held at the Log Club, near
Lewisburg, Wednesday.
Mrs. Alfred Adams and little son, James Gordon, were recent guests of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Murdock.
Mrs. Dixie Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Thompson and daughter, Billie
Gayle, Miss Robbie Cummings and Mr. Clifford Marsh and Neil Wayne Howell,
of Lewisburg, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wells and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brown and family visited the latter's parents Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Darnell visited Mr. C. Hurt and family.
Word has been received here by Mr. Joe L. Scott that Felix Scott was in a
wreck in Illinois, having run into a concrete abutment of a bridge over the
Ohio River. Mr. Scott was not injured in the wreck, but the truck was
demolished.
Mr. Billy Hastings, who is stationed in Columbia with the telephone
company, spent the weekend with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and children spent the weekend with the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott.
Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Docia Nichols at Hannah's
Gap Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stammer Smith, of Cornersville, visited Mr. Smith's
parents, and Mr. Smith preached at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at
the 11:00 o'clock hour.
Mrs. Willie Mae Scott will attend a training conference of recreation and
hot lunch supervisors in Columbia Thursday.
Little Clyde Hart Watkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins, is suffering
with pneumonia at his home.
Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Stallings last Sunday
afternoon, who passed away at her home Saturday evening.


February 27, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Petersburg H. D. Club Meeting
The Home Demonstration Club met at the club room Thursday afternoon, at
2:00 o'clock, with Mesdames J. T. Bledsoe, T. H. Wade and Audie Hemphill as
joint hostesses. Mrs. G. Y. Ledford conducted the devotional, using the
139th Psalm. Theme of the meeting Human Digestion. Mrs. Johnny Talley gave
a very interesting paper on, Cultivation and Preparation of Vegetables.
Mrs. A. B. Pigg gave a paper on, Points in Poultry Raising. Miss Clara
Percy, Different Kinds of Cabbage. Miss Dorothy Barbee demonstrated Human
Digestion with slides, which were very helpful. The hostess served a
tempting salad.
* * *
Bledsoe H. D. Club Meets
The Bledsoe Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. Alva Barham, in an
all-day meeting, at her home Thursday. Several members were present, five
new members were enrolled. A very interesting program was held, several
members taking part. Plans for the year were discussed. Miss Dorothy Barbee
held a very interesting demonstration. The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Mike Redd, with Mrs. Mable Espey as joint hostess.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Franklin have welcomed a little daughter, who has
been named Mary Hazel.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Brown are the proud parents of a daughter, Marian.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Welch have welcomed a little daughter, Iva Wadene.
Mr. Billy Hastings, of Columbia, spent the weekend here with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Scott and daughter, Wanda, Mrs. James Sherwood and Mr.
Tom Bryant were in Nashville and Old Hickory Wednesday.
Several from here were in Fayetteville Monday and Tuesday to see Gone With
The Wind.
Messrs. Ed and Clayton Scott were in Nashville Monday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr., of Columbia, spent Sunday with the former's
grandmother, Mrs. Kate Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott, Mrs. Willie Mae Scott, Miss Margaret Scott and
Mrs. K. E. Hastings were in Nashville Saturday.
Miss Jane Bledsoe underwent an operation in the Lincoln County Hospital
Monday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buck, of California, who were called here on account
of the illness of Mr. Buford Luna, returned to their home Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sorrells visited Mr. Charlie Pack Sunday, who continues
quite ill at his home near here.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant and daughter, Dot, left Friday for Kingsport,
where they visited their sons, Messrs. Joe and Ray Pylant, and families.
Several from here attended the Morgan-Castle Heights basketball game in
Lebanon Saturday night.


March 6, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Wednesday Night Rook Club
Mrs. James Eagin and Miss Bessie D. Morton were joint hostesses to the
Wednesday Night Rook Club, at the school library. Two tables were used.
* * *
Harrison-Adams
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Christine Adams, to Wallace Harrison,
of Lewisburg, was of wide interest to the many friends of the bride, who
formerly lived here.
* * *
Davis-Wells
Mr. and Mrs. Tell Wells announce the marriage of their daughter, Louise, to
Morris Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Davis. The marriage took place
February 25, in Fayetteville, with Squire O. H. Higgins officiating.
* * *
Thursday Night Rook Club
Miss Ann Woodard and Mrs. W. E. Cowden were joint hostess to the Thursday
Night Rook Club, at the home of Mrs. Cowden. Four tables were used. Mrs.
Hatton Hastings won high score. Mrs. C. P. Marsh, Mrs. Ed Ellis, Mrs.
William Moore, Mrs. Nell Cole and Miss Edith Dysart and Margaret Scott were
additional guests. The hostesses, assisted by Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Moore,
served a tempting salad.
* * *
Personals
Several from here attended the funeral of Mr. Charlie Pack, which was held
at the Spring Place Church, Wednesday.
Mrs. George Fowler is visiting her little granddaughter, Pauline Hurt, of
Fayetteville, who is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Jr., of Columbia, visited relatives here and in
Fayetteville Sunday.
Shannon Fowler, of Fayetteville, visited homefolks Monday.
Mrs. Guy Craddock and little daughter, Ann, and a friend of Franklin, and
the former's mother, Mrs. T. N. Scott, of Birmingham, were recent guests of
Mrs. J. K. Lambert.
Miss Jane Bledsoe was brought home Thursday from the Lincoln County
Hospital, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis.
Mrs. Otha Sowell, who has been confined to the Gordon Clinic, has recovered
sufficiently to be removed to her home.
Mrs. Raymond Burroughs, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives.
Mrs. Willie Mae Scott attended a training area in Lewisburg Wednesday.
Mrs. C. H. Hillis has returned from a visit to relatives in Minor Hill and
Pulaski.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Neely, of Minor Hill, were weekend guests of Mrs. C. H.
Hillis.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Morrison were recent guests of Mrs. Claud Henson, of
Lewisburg, a sister of the latter.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott, of Belfast, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Cecil Scott.
Several from here attended the funeral of Mr. Roe Cummings, at Belfast, Sunday.
Miss Octie Mae and Mack Vaughn spent the weekend with their mother.
Mr. Pete Pendley has been confined to his home on account of pneumonia. He
is recovering.
Miss Dot Pylant underwent a tonsil operation at the Gordon Clinic
Wednesday. She is doing nicely.


March 13, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Young People's Union
The Young People's Union of the Methodist Church of Marshall and Williamson
counties held their meeting here at the local church, with Vincent Autrey
in charge. The Rev. Nelson, of the Presbyterian Church, delivered a very
interesting address, after which a business session was held. The election
of new officers was conducted by the Rev. Lea. Vincent Autrey was elected
president, Miss Ann Mosley, of Lewisburg, vice-president. The social hour
was enjoyed by all, after which Mrs. Lutz and Mrs. George Stephenson served
refreshments.
* * *
Rook Club
Mrs. C. A. Blakemore was hostess to the rook club at her home Thursday
afternoon. Two tables were used. Mesdames W. B. Pigg, W. B. Harris and
Floyd Daves tied for high score. The hostess served a tempting salad.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. G. E. Scott and Mrs. Ed Sherwood attended a training conference in
Fayetteville Saturday.
Mrs. Everett Beasley and son, Buddy, of Nashville, visited Mrs. Beasley's
Mother the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Byrd, of Crossville, were weekend guests of the Rev. and Mrs.
Ira Lutz.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sanders were Saturday night dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Luther Hart.
Mrs. J. M. Greer and sons, Vance and Louis, were in Union City and Milan,
Tenn. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Claude Greer, of Union City, and were in
Milan in interest of work.
Mr. George Hart, of Athens, Ga., spent the week with his mother, Mrs.
George Hart.
Mrs. J. O. Jones spent several days in Nashville.
Mrs. Mattie Davidson, of Fayetteville, visited her sister, Mrs. Emma Moore,
recently.
Miss Jeanne Moore visited her grandmother, Mrs. Ed Rice, Thursday night.
Mrs. Tom Duckworth, of Catalpa, is at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs.
Allen Watson, who is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beasley, of Nashville, were here over the weekend.
Mrs. Kate Pylant spent several days with her son in Columbia.
Mr. Vernon Watson, of Lewisburg, was called here Thursday on account of the
illness of his mother, Mrs. Allen Watson.
Miss Katherine Adams, of Columbia, spent the weekend with Mrs. James Solomon.
Miss Sarah Barnes spent the weekend with homefolks in Delina.
Several from here attended the basketball tournament held in Chattanooga,
where Morgan won until the finals when they lost to Castle Heights, of
Lebanon.
Several of the parents, teachers and friends of Petersburg Elementary
basketball teams of boys and girls attended the grammar school tournament
held in Fayetteville the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mitchell and children were Sunday guests of the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, of Belfast.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant and son, Buddy, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr.,
of Columbia, spent Sunday with the former's mother, Mrs. Kate Pylant.
Mr. George Fowler spent Saturday with her sisters and brothers, Mr. Lush
Fowler, and the Misses Fowler.
Mrs. Willie Mae Scott attended a training conference in Lewisburg Saturday,
which was held at the Courthouse, with Mrs. Emma D. Gilliam, hot lunch
supervisor of Marshall County, opening the meeting. Other leaders on the
program were: Mrs. Fain Watson, Mrs. Laura Marshall and Mrs. Scott. There
were twenty-eight leaders of the county present, who entered in a round
table discussion.


March 20, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Faculty Entertains Guests
The faculty of the Petersburg Elementary School entertained members of
Lincoln and Marshall County Boards of Education and the Magistrates of this
school district at a beautifully planned and served four-course dinner
Monday evening, March 17. St. Patrick's Day colors were used in the
decorations, favors and menus. Ralph Askins, principal, acted as host. The
guests present were: Superintendent Howard Cochran, Dr. John Hardison,
W. W. Leonard, Cecil Scott, R. K. Morgan, Jr., George Lee Redd, Warren
Gill, Ed Jobe and Albert Hill.
After dinner the visitors inspected the school rooms and saw work which had
been completed in activity period. They along with other friends of the
schools, are invited back for Open House to be observed March 27.
* * *
Birthday Celebration
Mrs. Jack Cummings was hostess to a noonday luncheon, complimenting her
husband's birthday. The central ornament of the beautiful lace covered
table was a lovely birthday cake. The little grandson, Bobby Cummings, sang
Happy Birthday To You, before the serving of the four-course luncheon. The
children and grandchildren and Mr. Cummings sister, Mrs. Sam Scott, were
the only guests.
* * *
Research Club
Mrs. R. K. Morgan was hostess to the Research Club at her home here Monday
afternoon. The president, Mrs. W. L. Barnett, presided. Mrs. W. B. Moore,
Mrs. P. L. Cunningham, of Fayetteville, and Miss Pearl Wade were guests.
The hostess served tempting refreshments, furnished by her daughter, Mrs.
Marvin Miller, of Nashville. Many interesting numbers were given by members
of the club.
* * *
Bridge Luncheon
Mrs. Oliver March was hostess to a noonday luncheon at Black Hills, near
Fayetteville, after which bridge was enjoyed. Two tables were used. Mrs.
Herman March won high score and Mrs. J. H. Taylor was second. Mrs. Shields
March was an additional guest.
* * *
Miss Stammer Hostess
Miss Mable Stammer was hostess of a beautifully planned party to compliment
the following friends, Miss Katherine Barnes, of Delina; Mrs. Dick Daniel,
of Lewisburg and Misses Margaret Leonard and Sarah Barnes.
* * *
Thursday Night Rook Club
Mesdames J. O. Jones and Hatton Hastings were joint hostesses of the
Thursday Night Rook Club at the home of Mrs. Jones. The spacious rooms were
lovely with spring flowers. Five tables were used. Miss Mable Stammer and
Mrs. E. F. Baulch tied for high score. The additional guests were: Mesdames
Shields March, J. T. Gordon, H. B. Marsh, Mrs. Howard Cummings. Dainty
two-course refreshments were served by the hostesses.
* * *
Thrice Three Club
Mrs. E. F. Baulch and Mrs. Shields March were joint hostesses to the Thrice
Three Club at Morgan Candy Store Wednesday afternoon. Spring flowers were
used profusely. Mrs. Fred Montgomery won high score and Mrs. Shields March
was second. The hostess served a delicious ice course.
* * *
Mrs. Askins Hostess
Mrs. R. W. Askins was hostess to a beautifully planned rook party at her
home Wednesday night. Three tables were used. St. Patrick's Day motif was
carried out in the score cards. Miss Edith Dysart won high score, and Miss
Pearl Wade won the traveling prize. The hostess served a tempting salad.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Jimmy Evans, who has been stationed at Norfolk, Va., is on a nine day
visit to his parents.
Mr. Mack Vaughn and Mr. Edward Beasley, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend
here with their parents and relatives.
Shannon Fowler visited homefolks the past week.
Mr. Lindon Vaughn, of Franklin, visited his family over the weekend.
The Rev. D. B. Smith will fill the pulpit at the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church here the first Sunday in April.
The Rev. Vaughn Fults will leave Monday, March 31, for Tusculum, to conduct
a series of revival services.
Leslie Gizzard, of Morgan School, underwent a tonsil operation at the
Gordon Hospital Saturday.
Mr. Fred Tate and family had the misfortune Monday of losing their home and
contents by fire.
Several teachers from Petersburg Elementary School attended the teachers
meeting in Fayetteville Saturday.
Mr. Cecil Scott visited relatives near Fayetteville Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy White, of Lewisburg, and Miss Louise Dyer spent Saturday
in Nashville.
* * *
Deaths
Eliza Blacknall


March 20, 1941
Petersburg School Entertains Officials
The faculty of the Petersburg Elementary School entertained the Marshall
and Lincoln County School Superintendents, also the county magistrates and
school boards, at a three-course dinner in the school cafeteria, Monday
evening.
The principal, Ralph W. Askins, served as toastmaster and the
superintendents, T. N. Towry, of Lincoln County, and Howard Cochran, of
Marshall County, and R. Kenneth Morgan, of Morgan School, of Petersburg,
were the principal speakers.


March 27, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Woodward-Woods
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Woods, of Belfast, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Annie Louise, to J. W. Woodward, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. D.
Woodward, of Belfast. The wedding took place Saturday, March 22, at the
home of Eld. B. F. Hart, who officiated. They will reside near Belfast.
* * *
W. C. T. U. Conference
The Fourth District WCTU conference will convene at Petersburg Presbyterian
Church on Thursday morning, April 3, at 10:00 o'clock, in all-day session.
Prof. A. J. Brandon, of Murfreesboro, will speak on the subject,
Prohibition Necessary for National Defense.
Other guest speakers will be on the program. Twelve Unions are expected to
be represented and the public is cordially invited to attend.
* * *
H. D. C. Meeting
The Petersburg Home Demonstration Club met at the Club Rooms Thursday
afternoon, with Mrs. O. H. Moore, Mrs. R. E. Collier and Mrs. D. B. Smith
as joint hostesses. Mrs. Crawford read the devotional. Mrs. Harry Lane gave
interesting methods on the preparation of beets. Miss Cullens, district
home demonstration agent, gave a very interesting talk on making good
bread. Bledsoe, Catalpa, Boonshill and Howell Clubs were invited and there
was a number of representatives present. The hostess served dainty
refreshments, and Miss Sullens served bread that was baked in the
demonstration.
* * *
Bledsoe H. D. Club Met Last Week
The Bledsoe Home Demonstration Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Mike
Redd, with Mrs. Espey as joint hostess. Several members were present. A
very interesting program was rendered.
* * *
Hostesses of Rook Club
Mrs. Jim Sherwood and Mrs. Joe Gilliam were hostesses to the Thursday
Recreation Rook Club at her home. Two tables were used. Miss Ruth Bills and
Mrs. Sherwood tied for high score. The hostesses served refreshments.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Raymond Adams returned Sunday to the University of Tennessee after
spending a few days with homefolks.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler, Mrs. Willie Mae Scott and George visited Mrs.
Paul Hurt and family, of Fayetteville, Sunday.
Mrs. Cecil Scott, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Scott and Lucian Scott accompanied
Edwin Scott to Columbia Sunday and visited Mr. J. Lush Fowler and sisters.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hill Maxwell, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with
the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Davidson.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and children spent Sunday with their parents.
Mr. Edwin Scott has accepted a position with the telephone company and is
stationed in Columbia.
Mr. Billy Hastings visited his parents over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Beasley and children, of Nashville, spent the weekend
here with relatives.
Mr. Walter Morrison, of Columbia, attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs.
Dona Morrison Munse, which was held at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Saturday.
Mrs. Davis Humphrey is under treatment at the Lincoln County Hospital.


April 3, 1941
Petersburg Letter
Open House Observed
Open House was observed at the Petersburg Elementary School Thursday, March
27, Seventy-nine friends and parents registered throughout the day. The
Parent-Teachers meeting was held at 3:00 o'clock. Several members were
present. A very interesting report from committees and an appropriation was
given to the school for new playground equipment.
* * *
Elementary School Exercises
Thursday night, April 10, the third and fourth grades will present an
operetta, The Palace of Carelessness. Tuesday night, April 15, Miss Mable
Stammer will present her pupils in a musical recital. Friday night, April
18, the first and second grade operetta Spring Comes Through the Gate.
Sunday night April 20, commencement sermon, at 7:45 o'clock by the Rev.
M. K. Harwell, of Columbia. April 24, the eighth grade play, Oh! Aunt
Jerusha, a three-act comedy. Friday night, April 25, graduation exercises,
address by Mr. Rex C. Thurman.
* * *
Rook Club Entertained
Misses Mable Stammer, Sarah Barnes, Margaret Leonard and Sarah Morgan were
joint hostesses to the Thursday Night Rook Club at the home of Mrs. George
Stephenson. Lovely spring flowers were used throughout the rooms. Five
tables were used. Mrs. J. B. Cummings, Jr., won high score. The hostess
served tempting refreshments.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. L. R. Smith, who has been confined to her home on account of illness,
is improving.
Miss Margaret Scott and Mr. K. E. Hastings, of Shelbyville, visited
homefolks, Saturday.
Miss Reba Pylant, of Tusculum College, is spending the week with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant.
Miss Sara Pat Hale, of Morristown, and Evelyn Walsh, of Yonkers, N. Y., who
are also students of Tusculum, are guests of Miss Pylant for the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill George, of Old Hickory, spent the weekend here with
relatives and also visited the former's parents in Lewisburg.
Mrs. Dixie Cummings, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with her daughter,
Mrs. Marvin Wells, and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott visited Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott, of Belfast,
Sunday.
Mrs. Wallace Terrell, who underwent treatment at the Gordon Hospital, has
improved and has been moved to her home.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dyer, of Nashville, visited Mr. Dyer's sister, Mrs.
Terrell, and other relatives Wednesday.
Miss Katherine Barnes, of Delina, visited her sister, Miss Sarah Barnes,
Thursday night and was a guest at the Thursday Night Rook Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs, of Nashville, visited Mrs. Burroughs
parents over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lane and baby and Mrs. Cora Hastings, of Xenia, Ill.,
visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lane recently.
Mr. L. E. Easterly, of Jasper, Tenn., visited his son, Mr. Vernon Easterly,
and family. They attended a meeting of the Masons held in McMinnville
Friday night.
Several from Petersburg attended a meeting of the Masons in McMinnville
Friday night. One of the speakers from Petersburg was Prof. R. W. Askins.
Friends of the family of Mr. Lee Rambo, who passed away at his home in
Fayetteville Sunday, regret very much his passing. Several from here
attended the funeral, which was held Monday morning, at 10:30 o'clock, at
the home.
Word was received here Friday of the death of Mrs. Edith Goggins Nance, who
died at her home near Shelbyville. She was a niece of Mrs. John Smythe.