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September 3, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Couch-Boaz
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Boaz, of Fayetteville, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Jean Frances, to J. W. Couch, son of the late Mr. Couch, of
Petersburg. The wedding took place Thursday afternoon in Huntsville at the
Methodist Church, with the Rev. Grady officiating in the presence of a few
friends. They will reside in Petersburg, where the groom is manager of the
T. A. Couch Hardware Co. The bride attended Morgan School and the groom is
a graduate of Morgan.
* * *
Richardson-Brown
Mr. and Mrs. John Brown announce the marriage of their daughter, Lougenia,
to Buford Richardson. The wedding took place Sunday afternoon at the home
of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Henry Greer, with the Rev. Vernon Rich, of
Huntsville, officiating in the presence of the family and friends. They
will reside near here.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris Arthur, of Haleyville, Ala., spent the weekend
with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Sowell.
Mr. and Mrs. Roe Brown and daughter, of Denver, are visiting the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Logan.
Mr. and Mrs. Howell Crabtree and family, of Bellville, spent the weekend
with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Crabtree.
Mrs. O. M. Pearson has returned from several days visit to her daughter of
Old Hickory.
Pvt. Edward Pearson, of Chanute Field, Ill., has returned after spending
his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Pearson.
George William Scott visited his sister, Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, and
brother, Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, last week.
Mr. Alfred Davis, of Nashville, visited Mrs. Davis here this week. They
will move to Nashville soon where Mr. Davis is employed.
Mrs. Laura Pack Jones, of Nashville, has returned after visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pack.
Mr. and Mrs. Houston Gray and son, of Nashville, visited the latter's
parents over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lynes and daughter, of Old Hickory, have been visiting
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rodes.
Miss Julia Joplin Greer will return to her home in Union City Thursday
after visiting her grandparents here.
Miss Melba Sowell, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with her father,
Mr. S. O. Sowell, and Mrs. Sowell.
Mr. and Mrs. Otha Sowell have sold their house and lot on High Street to
Mr. Smith, of the barber shop, and they have moved to the Duplex on Church
Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Freeman, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Freeman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holloway.
Miss Sarah Barnes, of Lynch, Ky., has been visiting her parents at Delina,
and also been the guest of Miss Margaret Leonard.
Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs.
J. M. Greer, who accompanied her home for a few days.
Mr. Bert Lane has been visiting in Manchester.
Mrs. Ned Baum, of Dennison, Texas, is visiting Mrs. Rebecca Street.
Mrs. Kate Pylant spent the weekend in Columbia with Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Pylant, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr.
Mr. J. Lush Fowler, Misses Margaret, Ada, Anna and Maxie Fowler, of
Lewisburg; Mrs. J. A. Stewart, of Columbia; Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and son
Barry Locker; Mrs. Paul Hurt and children, of Fayetteville; Mr. and Mrs.
James F. Scott and children, of Belfast; Miss Katherine White, of Columbia;
Edwin Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Fowler, of Fayetteville, were Sunday
afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler.
Messrs. Edwin Scott and Lucian Scott were Monday night guests of Mrs. Paul
Hurt, of Fayetteville.
Mrs. Ed Rice is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Foster Beasley, and family, of
Nashville.
Miss Thelma Pack, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pack, has accepted a
position in the War Department of Washington, D. C. She has just finished a
secretarial course in Nashville and was called to Washington two weeks ago.
She is a graduate of Morgan School.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and son, Billy; Mrs. Nell Cole and Mrs. Willie
Mae Scott spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville.
They were accompanied home by George William Scott.
Mrs. Golie Scott has been on a visit to Miss Opal Scott and Mr. Hugh Scott,
of Memphis.
Mr. Billy Scott has returned from a visit to his sister, Mrs. Edward
Romska, of Chattanooga.


September 10, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Dumb Bell Party
Miss Bessie D. Morton was hostess to a Dumb Bell Party at her home
Wednesday evening. On entering each guest was given a Dumb Talley card. All
through the evening the games were in Dumb Bell style. Each guest went by
their Dumb Bell name. They were penalized ten points if they called someone
else by their real name. The hostess was Dumb Dora. Rook was played from
four tables. Miss Mable Stammer won high score and Mrs. Joe H. Cummings was=20
second. Misses Ann Woodard and Mary Docia Hart were additional guests. The
house was lovely with gift flowers. The guests were then invited to the
dining room where each guest was given a dunce cap. Then lovely buffet
refreshments were served. On reentering the living room each guest was
given a dumb-bell lollipop which she held in her mouth and entered a
spelling contest. Miss Edith Dysart won in the spelling contest.
* * *
58th Annual Colt Show
The 58th annual Petersburg Colt Show and Community Fair opened here Tuesday
with a large crowd. The day was given over to mules, mule colts and 4-H
Club work. Tuesday night a record breaking crowd attended the annual horse
show. Wednesday's show was: horse and filly colts, Percheron mares and
colts and stallions. The baby show was held at 2:00 p.m., for the best baby
boy and girl from six months to eighteen months. The display in the Ladies
Department cooking, canning and needlework was well displayed, as also was
the farm products.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Roy Franklin has returned from Louisville, where she has been with Mr.
Franklin, who has employment there.
Mr. Marks Davidson, of Tullahoma, spent Labor day here.
Mr. Ollie Barham, of Nashville, spent Labor day with Mrs. Della Bledsoe and
attended the Colt Show.
Miss Aline Collier, of Nashville, has been visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. R. E. Collier.
Mrs. Betty Lou Finley has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Marvin Davis, of Ostella.
Little Miss Careen Redd had her tonsils removed last week.
Mr. William Edmiston and son, of Guthrie, Ky., came last week and were
accompanied home by Mrs. Edmiston.
Mrs. Carmack Sullivan and daughter and Miss Wilma Moore, of Akron, are
visiting the latter's parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beasley, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with
Mrs. Viola Marsh and were accompanied home by Mrs. Maude Pierce, who will
visit Mr. John Cowden, of Nashville, before returning to Jacksonville, Fla.
Miss Melba Sowell, of Nashville, was here over the weekend to visit Mrs.
Otha Sowell, who is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Moyers and son have moved to Fayetteville to reside.
Mr. and Mrs. Roe Brown were in Knoxville and Crossville on business recently.
Mr. Tom Barham, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with his parents.
Mrs. Freeman Towry, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend with Mrs. Maude Wells.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Barham.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wells and Mr. Jesse Wells, of Louisville, are visiting
relatives and will be accompanied home by R. B. Wells, who spent the summer
here.
Miss Margaret Leonard, who has been visiting Miss Sarah Barnes, of Lynch,
Ky. has returned and left Monday to resume her school work in Tullahoma.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Guy Frye, of Nashville, came by to see Mrs. Cassie
Crawford Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Redd spent Saturday in Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott visited Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and
family, of Belfast, Sunday.
Mrs. Ed Rice returned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Foster Beasley, of Nashville.
Mr. Grady Hastings, of Jamestown, Ohio, came Saturday for a visit and to
attend the Colt Show.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Russell March and son, of Chattanooga, came for Labor
day holiday and a visit to the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver March.
Mr. Horace Rice has returned from Hot Springs, where he visited Mr. and
Mrs. Allen Moore.
Mrs. R. L. Moffatt and family moved to Johnson City, where Mr. Moffatt is
employed.
Mrs. Lester Largen and children, of Lewisburg, were in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr., of Columbia, are spending their vacation
with their grandmother, Mrs. Kate Pylant.
Mr. Edwin Scott, Mr. Tommy Warren and Mr. Mitchell Cashion left Friday for
Fort Oglethorpe.
Pfc. Murray H. Hensley has returned to Fort Benning, Ga., after visiting
homefolks. He has been in the Army six months. He is in the medical
department and likes it fine.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins were in Nashville Wednesday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings and Carroll Scott visited their mother at Petersburg and Kenneth visited his parents at Belfast Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Fayetteville Monday.
Miss Ann Scott was the weekend guest of Miss Dot Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stammer Smith were weekend guests of the former's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Pvt. Mark Whitaker, of Kessler Field, Mississippi, has returned after
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Whitaker.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lane and Mrs. Ida Ledford were:
Mr. and Mrs. D. Baker and children, Thruman and Mary Elizabeth, Mr. Raymond
Barnett and Dr. W. L. Barnett, of Manchester. Dr. Barnett stayed over for
Labor day. Mr. Grady Hastings, of Jamestown, Ohio, was also a guest.
Mr. Thurman Nelms, of Memphis, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Nelms.


September 17, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Baby Show
Little Billy Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, was the first winner
of the Baby Show for Boys held at the fair here Wednesday. Little Carolyn
Sullivan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Sullivan, was first in the
girl class.
* * *
McClenney-Tate
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tate announce the marriage of their daughter, Frances
Elizabeth, to William Floyd McClenney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis
McClenney. The wedding took place Wednesday September 9, in Petersburg,
with Eld. Jim Sanders officiating in the presence of the bride's mother and
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sullivan. They will reside near here, where the groom
is a farmer. The bride attended Morgan.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and son, Barry, visited the former's parents Thursday.
Mr. Buddy Pylant and friend were Sunday guests of Mrs. Kate Pylant. Buddy
will join the Navy at an early date.
Teddy Green, first class seaman, of Jacksonville, Fla., spent a three day
furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Green.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, Carroll Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Harris,
of Shelbyville, attended the Horse Show Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gill were in Murfreesboro Thursday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hasty, of Shelbyville, attended the Colt Show.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with Mr. Redd's parents.
Mrs. Bera Farris, of Chapel Hill, was a recent guest of her sister, Mrs.
D. B. Smith, Mr. Smith, and daughter, Addie Jean.
Miss Addie Jean Smith left Wednesday to enter Bethel College at McKenzie,
Tenn. She was accompanied by her father, the Rev. D. B. Smith; her aunt,
Mrs. E. L. Cardin, of Pulaski, and Mrs. John Stammer Smith, of Rockvale,
Tenn., who will visit relatives in Union City, returning the latter part of
the week.
Little Wayne Petty, of Lewisburg, is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. C. H. Troop.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Troop and daughter, Miss Maybelle, and Mrs. Ava Wells
were recent guests of Mrs. Charles Archer.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Allen, of Nashville, spent the weekend with the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Allen.
Mrs. Hatton Archer was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Troop.
Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Fowler, of Fayetteville, attended the Horse Show
Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bigham, and son, Spain, of Fayetteville, attended the
Horse Show here Tuesday night.
Dr. Gammill, of Texas, is visiting his sisters, Mesdames Jim Bledsoe and
Edward Redd.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Conder, of Nashville, spent the weekend with the former's
parents.
Mr. J. B. Cummings is confined to the Gordon Hospital in Lewisburg. His
friends wish for him a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Oliver Russell March and son, Randy, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Oliver
March.
Miss Jean Scott returned from Nashville Sunday.
Mrs. Sam Scott is visiting Mrs. Coleman Whitaker.
Mr. and Mrs. Roe Brown were in Huntsville and Gadsden Thursday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mitchell announce the arrival of son, born Friday in the
Lincoln County Hospital.
Mrs. E. H. Minton and daughter, Bonnie, of Hopkinsville, Ky., were weekend
guests of Mrs. Roy Franklin.
Miss Jessie Davis spent the weekend with Miss Sally Chapman.
Miss Elizabeth Murdock has entered David Lipscomb College, Nashville.
Miss Elaine Haynes left Monday to enter Sullins College.
Mrs. George Fowler and Mrs. Oliver Talley visited Mr. Walter Broadway, who
continues ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Marsh, of Nashville, were here to attend the Colt Show
and were guests of the latter's mother, Mrs. Susie Talley.
Mrs. Mack Cashion, of Shelbyville, attended the Petersburg Colt Show.
Mr. Jim McCord, of Lewisburg, was here Wednesday for the Colt Show. He made
a short talk. Mr. C. C. Flannery also made a short talk.
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wells were: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Hastings, of Belfast; Mr. Ezra Beatty and daughter, Alice Murrell, and Mrs.
Albert Lee Rowland, of Belfast; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harris, and Mr. and
Mrs. Glenn Harris, of Shelbyville.


September 17, 1942
Whey Drying Plant Opens At Petersburg
The Nashville Buttermilk Company, of Nashville, of which Neil Hunt is
manager, has purchased one of the Strickland Hosiery Mill buildings in
Petersburg and will open a whey drying plant as soon as the building can
undergo necessary changes.
The plant will obtain whey from the Mar-Lin Diaries, of which Walter L.
Meeker is owner and manager.


September 24, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Celebrates 81st Birthday
Children and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Nannie Conder Sunday,
September 20, to celebrate her 81st birthday. At noon a bountiful lunch was
served. She received many useful gifts. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Alva Conder, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Tate, Mr. and Mrs. George Conder and son, Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Conder and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Conder and son, Mr. and
Mrs. Clark Follis and children.
* * *
Elected Delegates
Mrs. Ed Scott and Miss Bessie McAdoo were elected to represent the Ladies
Missionary Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at the fall
session of the Elk Presbytery, which convenes at the Gum Creek Church, near
Winchester, October 1 and 2.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Paul Crawford and daughter, Charlotte, of Fayetteville, were in town
Thursday.
Mr. Walter Barham accidentally slipped and fell last Tuesday injuring his
hip. He was carried to the Leek Clinic for treatment, but has returned to
his home.
Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, was called here last week on account of
the illness of her father.
Mrs. Lettie Hunter spent the weekend at home.
Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville, spent the weekend with Mrs. J. M. Greer
She was accompanied to Lewisburg by Mrs. Joe Greer.
Mrs. Bud Tate, of Shelbyville, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Nannie Conder.
Sgt. Lonnie Nichols, who has been visiting his parents, was called to New
Jersey Saturday. He left by plane.
J. W. Couch and David Nolan left Monday for Fort Oglethorpe.
Word has been received here from Edwin Scott and he is now stationed in
Fort Monmouth, N. J. Also Sherrell Cashion, of Howell, is stationed there.
They both have been employed by the telephone company.
Several teachers from here attended the teachers meeting in Fayetteville,
Saturday.
Mrs. Lela Cole is on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Thad Dorsey, of Chattanooga, were here this weekend with the
latter's mother, Mrs. Mollie Hathaway, who is confined to her home on
account of illness.
Miss Marian Marsh, of Chattanooga, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs.
Dixie Marsh, and family.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Lewisburg Friday.
Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Leek and son, Edwin, were in Murfreesboro Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Fowler, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend with their
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler and Mrs. W. M. Scott spent Thursday in Fayetteville.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend here.
Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Marsh and daughter, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend
here with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott.
Sgt. Lonnie Nichols, of S. C., was called home last week on account of the
illness of his mother.
Mr. Billy Hastings, of Springfield, spent the weekend with homefolks.
Mr. Billy Hastings and Carroll Scott were in Fayetteville to see Mr. and
Mrs. Shannon Fowler.
Mr. J. B. Cummings, who has been confined to the Gordon Hospital,
Lewisburg, has returned to his father's home for a few days. We wish for
him a speedy recovery.


October 1, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Mass Meeting Sunday Afternoon
There will be a Mass Meeting Sunday, October 4, at the Morgan School at
2:30 o'clock. The local Civilian Defense Council is sponsoring the meeting.
The Auxiliary Police, Air Raid Wardens, First-Aid, Scouts, Messengers, are
urged to be present. All rural sections are urged to announce the meeting
and get all defense members to be present. There will be a speaker from
Nashville, according to the local coordinator, W. L. Meeker.
* * *
Newhouse-Pylant
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant announce the engagement and approaching marriage
of their daughter, Gelene, of Pensacola, Fla., to Lt. N. H. Newhouse, of
Kansas, who is a member of the U. S. N. R. Medical Corps. He is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Newhouse, of Charleston, West Virginia. Miss Pylant is a
graduate of the Morgan School of Petersburg. She attended the Gradwald
School of Medical Technology in St. Louis, and has been connected with a
laboratory in Pensacola for the past three years. She is an active member
of the Pilot Club and the American Society of X-Ray Technicians. Lt.
Newhouse received his degree in medicine at the University of Louisville,
and took post graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania. He attended
the School of Aviation Medicine, Naval Aviation Base in Kansas. The wedding
will take place in Kansas City, Kansas.
* * *
Mrs. Touchstone Hostess To Rook Club
Mrs. William Touchstone was hostess to her rook club at her home Friday
evening. Miss Mable Stammer and Mrs. Herman Scott tied for high score. The
hostess served tempting refreshments.
* * *
Entertains Rook Club
Mrs. R. K. Morgan was hostess to her rook club Thursday afternoon. Mrs.
C. A. Blakemore won high score.
* * *
Celebrates Birthdays
The children and grandchildren of Mrs. Frank Whorley gathered at her home
Sunday, September 27, it being the month of two of her sons' birthday,
Raymond and Charlie. It has been the custom for them to meet in September.
Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Houston Ezell and daughter, Lady Frank,
of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Whorley, of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Whorley and son, Mr. Coy Simmons, Mr. Herman Whorley. The only
thing that marred the occasion was the absence of Mrs. Coy Simmons, [Lala
Whorley], who was called from this world about a month ago.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Raymond Adams, of Manchester, spent the weekend with his mother.
Mrs. Robert Morris Arthur, of Haleyville, Ala., has returned after a
visiting her mother.
Mrs. Otha Sowell, Mrs. Arthur and Mrs. Harold George were in Lewisburg
Wednesday.
Mr. Abie Marsh, of Nashville, spent the weekend with his mother.
Mrs. Homer Freeman, of Lewisburg, was a recent guest of her parents.
Mr. Allen Shaddy, recently appointed postmaster, will take charge of the
Post Office here Wednesday. Mr. Sam Davidson is resigning.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott were in Belfast Sunday afternoon to see Mr. and
Mrs. James Fowler Scott and family.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Conger, of Fayetteville, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Emma
Moore.
Miss Jean Scott, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Nichols, of Lewisburg, spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gibson.
Mrs. Mary Reavis, of Lewisburg, was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. P.
Marsh.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lynes and daughter, of Nashville, spent the weekend with
the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rodes.
Mr. Neil Green will leave Monday for Detroit, where he has accepted a position.
Mrs. Sam Scott has purchased the Miss Letitia Statem house and lot and has
moved in from the country.
Mr. Dock Troop bought the Carlton house and lot in Petersburg which was
sold at auction last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Walker and son, Jackie, of Nashville, spent the weekend
here with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davidson.
Mr. Allen Shaddy and family are moving to the Ellis house on College Street.
Mrs. Alfred Buntley, of Fayetteville, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Kate Pylant.
Mrs. Ollie Hemphill and son, Lee, of Lewisburg, visited her mother over the
weekend.


October 8, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Attend Presbytery
Those from Petersburg attending the fall session of Elk Presbytery of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church which was held at Gum Creek Thursday and
Friday, October 1 and 2, were: the Rev. and Mrs. S. O. McAdoo, Miss Bessie
McAdoo, Mrs. Ed Scott, Miss Eva Land and the Rev. D. B. Smith.
* * *
Mass Meeting Held Sunday
There was a mass meeting held at the Morgan School Sunday October 4, at
2:30 o'clock. New phases of Civilian Defense were discussed by a group of
speakers, Mr. Braly Craig, of Lewisburg; Mr. M. D. Brock, Mr. Ernest Rees,
Eld. Andy Largen, Miss Dorothy Barbee, of Fayetteville; Eld. Allen Shaddy,
Mr. R. H. Beasley and Prof. R. K. Morgan, of Petersburg.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Nell Cole and Mrs. Wade Hart were in
Lewisburg Monday.
Dr. Gammill, of Texas, who has been on an extended visit to his sisters,
Mrs. Jim Bledsoe and Mrs. Edward Redd, returned to his home this week.
Rev. and Mrs. Vaughn Fults, Rev. E. L. Derryberry, of Lewisburg, and Miss
Martha Ann Sharp were recent guests of Rev. and Mrs. S. O. McAdoo and Miss
Bessie McAdoo.
The Rev. S. O. McAdoo has been appointed budget director of Elk Presbytery.
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Matt Thornton, of Fayetteville.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend with the
latter's mother.
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler were: Mr. J. L. Fowler, Misses
Anna, Ada and Ella Fowler, of Lewisburg; Mrs. Mildred Stewart, of Columbia;
Mr, and Mrs. Shannon Fowler, of Fayetteville; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Hastings, of Shelbyville; Mr. and Mrs. Buford Luna, of Petersburg, and Miss
Pauline Hurt, of Fayetteville.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley were hosts to a
well planned dinner at the home of the former Sunday, complimenting Mr. and
Mrs. Shannon Fowler, of Fayetteville. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Shannon Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ketchum,
George Scott and Pauline Hurt.


October 15, 1942
Petersburg Letter
P. T. A. Meeting
The Parent-Teachers meeting was held at the elementary school auditorium
Thursday afternoon, with Mrs. Fred Montgomery, the president in charge.
Several new items of new and old business were discussed. The rooms having
the most mothers present were the sixth and eighth grades. The program
director, Mrs. Jesse Moore, announced each member. Mrs. Johnny Talley
conducted the devotional. Mrs. David Askins read the State President's
message. Mrs. W. L. Meeker read a very interesting letter. On October 26,
there will be a district meeting, held at the Petersburg Elementary School,
opening at 10:00 o'clock. All members are requested to attend.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Roy Franklin, of Louisville, is visiting family here.
Miss Eleanor Barnes, of Delina, was the weekend guest of Miss Mable Stammer.
Mr. Edward Beasley, of Nashville, spent the weekend here.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and son, Billy, and Mrs. Emma Moore spent Sunday
and Monday in Clarksville with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wyatt and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Irby Holloway and daughter, Ann, of Huntsville, spent the
weekend here with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and Barry visited the former's parents over the weekend.
Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Leek and son, Edwin, Jr., are leaving Monday for Memphis
to visit their parents before being inducted in the Medical Department of
the Army. Dr. Leek will be stationed somewhere in Florida.
Mrs. Lucille Hastings, Mrs. W. R. Foster and Jack Hastings accompanied
Billy Hastings and Buddy Marsh to Nashville where Billy and Buddy joined
the Air Corps of the Army.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Loyd Scott visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
E. P. Johnson, of Fayetteville, recently.
Dr. J. L. Gammill left Tuesday for his home in Texas after an extended
visit to his sisters, Mesdames Bledsoe and Redd.
Rev. S. O. McAdoo and the Rev. D. B. Smith left Tuesday to attend the fall
session of the Synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, which convenes
at McCains, near Columbia.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hart announce the arrival of a son, born October 10.
Mr. Louis Greer and Mr. Vance Greer passed through Petersburg the past week
en-route from Detroit to Kingsport.
Miss Bessie D. Morton was in Nashville last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Farrar, of Shelbyville, attended the funeral of Mrs.
J. M. Nelms Saturday.
Mr. Raymond Adams, of Manchester, spent the weekend with homefolks.
Mr. and Mrs. Varda Sorrells and daughters, Geraldine and Dolores, have
returned from a two weeks visit to St. Louis.
Mrs. Margaret Delffs, of Shelbyville, came to be at the bedside of Mrs.
C. A. Blakemore, who is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mr. Horace Simmons left Saturday for the Navy Yards in South Carolina where
he has employment.
Miss Marian Marsh, of Chattanooga, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs.
Dixie Marsh.
Sgt. Robert L. Forrester, of Lakeland, Fla., has returned after a visit to
his parents.
Pvt. Edward Pearson, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Pearson, who has been
stationed at Chanute Field, Ill., has been promoted and is now stationed in
Goldsboro, N. C., where he is an instructor in the Air Corps.
Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Nichols, of Lewisburg, spent Sunday with the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gibson.
Mr. L. G. Rives was elected to represent the church at the Synod at
McCains. Miss Bessie McAdams will represent the Ladies Missionary Society.
Mr. Charles Edward Barham will succeed R. W. Askins as principal of the
elementary school, who has resigned to become principal of the Robert E.
Lee Grammar School in Fayetteville.
* * *
Deaths
Hattie Lee Hastings Nelms


October 22, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Crabtree-Humphrey
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Humphrey announce the marriage of their daughter,
Louise, to Ford Crabtree, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Crabtree. The wedding
took place September 12, in Huntsville, with Judge Jones officiating. They
will reside near here.
* * *
Thirteen Rook Club
Misses Mable Stammer and Eleanor Barnes were joint hostesses to the
Thirteen Rook Club at the home of Miss Stammer, Friday night. The rooms
were lovely with fall flowers and halloween ideas. Three tables were used.
Mrs. J. B. Cummings, Jr., won high score. Mrs. Ralph Askins was an
additional guest. Mrs. W. M. Scott resigned as leader and Miss Stammer was
elected as president, Miss Edith Hayes as vice-president and
secretary-treasurer. The next meeting will be with Mrs. J. H. Cummings
Friday, October 30.
* * *
Home Demonstration Club
The Petersburg Home Demonstration Club met in their monthly meeting at the
club room Thursday, with Mrs. Edward Gill as hostess. Mrs. George
Stephenson, president, presided. Mrs. Edward Redd acted as secretary in the
absence of Mrs. Pearl Hart. The creed was read, with Mrs. Boone Moore in
charge. Miss Barbee conducted a home food supply card to be filled by
members. The hostess was assisted by Miss Barbee and Mrs. Oliver Talley.
Miss Barbee demonstrated broiled liver.
* * *
Preaches Farewell Sermon
The Rev. Ira E. Lutz, pastor of the local Methodist Church, who attended
Conference in Nashville last week, was sent to Hartsville, Tenn. Rev.
Harwell will be in charge of the Petersburg and Medium and Mt. Zion
Churches. We regret to lose Rev. and Mrs. Lutz.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. John Marsh, Miss Dawn Young, Mrs. Aline Young, Mrs. Grace
Armstrong, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Manley of McMinnville.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. "Dock" Crawford of Gary, Ind., visited the former's
sister, Mrs. Johnny Talley, and family the past week.
Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville, spent the weekend with Mrs. J. M. Greer.
Mrs. Greer accompanied her to Nashville and will attend an executive
meeting of the WCTU at the Noel Hotel.
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gill were: Mrs. Mary Gill, Mrs. Hal
Moore and daughter, Rev. Ira Lutz and Mrs. W. S. Leonard.
Mr. Thad Dorsey and Mrs. Martin, of Chattanooga, visited Mrs. Dorsey who is
at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Mollie Hathaway, who continues quite
ill.
Mrs. Grady Hastings, of Xenia, Ohio, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lane.
Word has been received here that Shannon Fowler, who left October 6, for
the Army, is now stationed in Camp Blanding, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Touchstone and Mrs. Della Bledsoe have moved into the
house which was recently vacated by Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Leek.
Mrs. Nettie Scoggins has bought Mrs. Bledsoe's house and lot on High
Street, known as the Curtis House. She will move soon.
Word has been received here that Edwin Scott has been promoted to the rank
of Private First Class.
Word was received here that Tommy Warren is confined to the hospital.
Miss Dot Deakin, of Nashville, entered Morgan School last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Scott and daughter, Wanda, Mrs. Ed Scott, Mr. Joe Loyd
Scott, were in Nashville where Wanda underwent an operation. Dr. W. R.
Billington was in charge.
Mrs. J. W. Couch, Mr. T. A. Couch, Mr. Otis Couch, Mr. and Mrs. W. S.
Gilbert and Paul Couch were in Fort Oglethorpe to see J. W. Couch Sunday.
They reported seeing Buddy Marsh.
Miss Jean Scott, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hart, Mrs. Lela Cole, Mrs. Nell Cole, were in Shelbyville
at the bedside of Mr. Earl Simmons, who continues ill.
Pvt. George Tommy Stephenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Stephenson, of Fort
Knox, Ky., spent several days here.
Pvt. Marlin Tate, Mrs. Tate, of Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Tate, of
Shelbyville, visited the former's grandmother, Mrs. Nannie Conder.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, spent the
weekend with their mother.
Mr. Roy Sanders spent the weekend with his family.
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Johnson, Mrs. Shannon Fowler, Parks Johnson and Mr. and
Mrs. J. L. Scott were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dwiggins.
Mrs. Raymond Burroughs, of Goodlettsville, spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend
here with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Mrs. William Moore and son, Billy, Mrs. Wade Hart, Mesdames Nell Cole and
Walter Cole were in Shelbyville Friday to be at the bedside of Mr. Earl
Simmons, who suffered a stroke Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vaughn and daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Potter, of Nashville,
visited Mrs. Potter's son, John, who is attending Morgan School. They also
visited relatives, Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Luna, and Mrs. Kate Pylant.


October 29, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Service Flag Dedication At C. P. Church
At the 11:00 o'clock service Sunday, October 25, the Rev. S. O. McAdoo,
pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, filled his pulpit and
conducted a very impressive Service Flag dedication, honoring six boys of
the church who are in the service of their country. Several appropriate
songs were rendered by the choir, and the quartet sang America the
Beautiful, Lovely fall flowers were used in the rostrum. The names of the
boys were: Edwin Scott, Shannon Fowler, Billy Hastings, Jack King, Mahlon
Scott, and W. C. Boaz. After a touching address the audience was asked to
come to the altar, and as the dedication prayer was conducted, dedicate
their lives anew for their church, country and the boys.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and son, Barry Locker, of Fayetteville, visited the
former's parents.
Mrs. Lucille Hastings, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend with her family.
Mrs. W. M. Scott and Mrs. George Fowler spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Hastings of Shelbyville.
Mrs. Wade Welch and sister, Robbie, of Lewisburg, visited their
grandmother, Mrs. Sam Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. John Davidson, of Nashville, spent the weekend with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davidson.
Mrs. Shannon Fowler, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend with her sister,
Mrs. Joe L. Scott, and Mr. Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Greer and daughter, Julia Joplin, of Union City,
visited their parents over the weekend.
Mrs. J. M. Greer has returned from Nashville where she attended a meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and son, Barry, of Fayetteville, and Mr. George Fowler visited the latter's sisters and brothers in Lewisburg Sunday.
Mr. J. Loyd Garrett, of Little Rock, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Pratt
Ramsey, Miss Mary Margaret Ramsey, of Trimble, Tenn., Misses Anna and Maxie
Fowler, of Lewisburg, were Wednesday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs.
George Fowler and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver "Shorty" Sherrell, of Jacksonville, Fla., announce the
arrival of a son, born October 16, who has been named Larrymore. Mrs.
Sherrell will be remembered here as Miss Margaret Logan.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Nell Cole, Mrs. Wade Hart, Mrs. Lela Cole,
were in Lewisburg Thursday.
Miss Eva Land is visiting relatives in Culleoka and Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Arch Marsh attended church in Fayetteville Sunday.
Mrs. Paul Hurt, Pauline and Douglas, and Mrs. Lucille Hastings, of
Fayetteville, attended the dedication service at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh, Mr. Ralph Askins, Mrs. Cecil Scott, Miss Mable
Stammer, Miss Ann Woodard, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Talley, Mrs. Joe Loyd
Scott, Misses Eleanor Barnes and Ellen Gray Taylor, were in Nashville
Friday, where they attended the teachers meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. John Massey, Mrs. Roy Sanders and daughters, Willadean and
Georgia Anna, and sons, Hoover and Coy, spent Sunday in Leitchfield, Ky.,
as the guests of friends.
Rev. and Mrs. S. O. McAdoo and daughter, Bessie, attended a banquet in
Boonshill Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Scott and Mrs. Shannon Fowler visited their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Johnson, of Fayetteville.
Mr. and Mrs. Buford Luna, Mrs. Kate Pylant, were in Lewisburg Saturday to
attend the land sale of the late J. B. and Maggie Luna farm, which was
purchased by Mr. Ford Franklin.


November 5, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Brown-Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams announce the marriage of their daughter, Frances,
to Charles E. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown. The wedding took
place October 15, in Fayetteville, with Eld. R. A. Largen officiating. They
will reside near Pulaski.
* * *
Research Club
Mrs. J. M. Greer was hostess to the Research Club Monday afternoon, at her home.
* * *
Halloween Dance
The teachers of Morgan School were hosts to a well planned Halloween Dance,
complimenting the boys and girls of the school, Saturday night.
* * *
Miss Marsh Hostess
Miss Dixie Ann Marsh was hostess to sixteen members of her class at her
home Saturday night. Games, music and contests were enjoyed. The hostess,
assisted by Joan Eakin, served tempting refreshments.
* * *
Ladies Missionary Society
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ed Scott. Mrs. S. O. McAdoo was program
leader. Her theme was Thanksgiving.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh, Mrs. J. M. Greer and Mrs. Dixie Marsh attended
the funeral of Miss Cassie Beasley in Nashville Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and son, Billy, Mrs. Nell Cole, were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Nichols.
Mrs. Kate Pylant spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant in Columbia.
Mrs. Roy Parks, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend with her daughter, Mrs.
Varda Sorrells, and family.
Mr. and Mrs. John Carrigan, of Belfast, were in Petersburg Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith were in Nashville Wednesday.
Mrs. Lucille Hastings and son, Charles, visited Billy Hastings of Nashville
Monday. They were also guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Harris.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore were in Nashville Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gill and Mr. Raymond Adams were Sunday guests of Miss
Lillian Haggerty of Gallatin.
Hugh Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hattie Scott, and Billy Fullerton, who have
been drafted for the army, will leave soon for Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Mr. and Mrs. Houston Gray and children, of Nashville, were weekend guests
of the latter's parents.
Mr. Thad Dorsey, of Chattanooga, spent the weekend with Mrs. Dorsey, who is
at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Mollie Hathaway, who continues quite
sick.
Mrs. Dixie Marsh visited her son, Mr. Buddy Marsh, who is stationed in
Nashville with the Air Corps.
Mr. Edward Beasley, of Nashville, spent Sunday here.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend here with
the latter's mother.
Several from Petersburg were in Fayetteville on First Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, Mrs. W. M. Scott and George Scott were in
Shelbyville Saturday night. They were accompanied home by Carroll Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Askins and children moved to Fayetteville Friday, where
Mr. Askins will be principal of the Robert E. Lee School.
Mrs. Tuley, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. George
Wells.
Mrs. J. M. Greer attended a meeting of the WCTU at the home of Mrs. B. E.
Holman in Fayetteville.
Mr. Boyd and Lynn Swing of U. T. spent the weekend with home folks.
Eldred Tucker, who has been in training in Fort Sill, Okla., has been
promoted to Second Lieutenant, and recently has been visiting his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tucker. He is now on his way to Camp Jackson, S. C.
Mrs. Ella Edwards, of Nashville, visited relatives here the past week.


November 12, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Miss Katherine Adams, of Columbia, was a recent guest of Mrs. James Solomon.
Mr. and Mrs. Thad Dorsey, who have been here several weeks at the bedside
of Mrs. Dorsey's mother, Mrs. Hathaway, returned to Chattanooga Sunday.
They were accompanied by Mr. Fishback Hathaway.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moore, of St. Louis, announce the arrival of a son,
born October 29.
Mrs. Wade Hart underwent a tonsil operation at Gordon's Hospital Friday.
Mr. Charlie Winchester, of Fayetteville, was in Petersburg Saturday.
Mr. Leslie Lambert, who is now employed in Tullahoma, spent the weekend
with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Guy Frye and son, of Nashville, were here Sunday. They
were accompanied home by the former's aunt, Mrs. Cassie Crawford, who will
visit them for several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives were Sunday guests of their daughter, Mrs. Raymond
Burroughs, and Mr. Burroughs, of Goodlettsville.
Mr. Abie Marsh, of Memphis, spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Dixie Marsh.
Mr. J. D. Hembry, of Decatur, Ala., was in Petersburg Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Morgan spent the weekend with their daughter, Miss
Margaret Morgan, who is attending the Baptist Hospital.
Mrs. Emma Moore and son, Morgan Cunningham, left Monday for Florida. Mr.
and Mrs. William Moore accompanied them to Tullahoma where they boarded a
train.
Mesdames S. H. Allen and W. S. Joplin have returned from a several days
visit to the former's daughter, Mrs. Claude Greer, and family, of Union
City.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Pack, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pack.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and son, Billy, and Mrs. Nell Cole spent
Wednesday in Nashville on business.
Mrs. W. M. Scott and Mrs. Kate Pylant were in Lewisburg Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and children, Larry and Edwin Ray, spent
Sunday with the former's parents and attended the funeral of Mr. R. B.
Scott.
* * *
Deaths
Mollie Fishback Hathaway
R. B. Scott


November 19, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Thirteen Rook Club Entertained
Mrs. Jim Sherwood, of Fayetteville, was hostess to her Thirteen Rook Club,
of Petersburg, of which she is a member. Two tables were used. Mrs. Herman
Scott and Mrs. Joe H. Cummings tied for high score. Mrs. Howard Cummings
won the traveling prize. Lovely refreshments were served by the hostess,
assisted by Mrs. Herman Scott. The next meeting will be held with Miss
Juanita Rowell.
* * *
Fifth Sunday Meeting of Young People
Fifth Sunday meeting of Young People of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
of Elk Presbytery was held at the local church Sunday afternoon, with the
Rev. S. O. McAdoo in charge. After a business session Mr. R. K. Morgan gave
an address with the boys of Morgan School as guests. Miss Wilson, of
Boonshill, gave an interesting paper on Financial Needs of the Church. Rev.
McAdoo conducted the installation service of the new officers which were:
president, Avery Price, of Pleasant Ridge; vice-president, Ross Turner, of
Lewisburg; treasurer, Miss Frances McAfee, of Boonshill. The nest meeting
will be held with the Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church for the
duration.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. J. D. Hanaway is confined to a Nashville hospital. Her many friends
wish for her a speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lane, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lane and family, of Xenia,
Ohio; Mrs. Grady Hastings, of Jamestown, Ohio; Mrs. Maggie Williams, Miss
Ella Talley and Mrs. Anna Harris were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Lane and Mrs. Ida Ledford.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lane attended a Farm Bureau meeting in Nashville last week.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole went to Lewisburg Tuesday on
business.
Mrs. Howard Cummings spent the weekend with her parents in Shelbyville.
Mrs. Marks Davidson spent the weekend with Mr. Davidson at Tullahoma.
Mr. Louis Allen, of Nashville, was here Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott visited the latter's mother, Mrs. E. D. Hardin,
who is confined on account of illness.
Mr. W. L. Meeker left Tuesday for Cedar Rapids, Iowa., for a visit to his
mother.
Private and Mrs. Tommy Adcock are visiting the former's parents of Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Sullenger and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. George Bigham
were in Lewisburg Saturday.
Mrs. Howard Cummings, Mrs. J. B. Cummings and sons, and Mr. Allen Watson
were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Clark, of Pulaski.
Mr. Roy Lane, of Lewisburg, was here Friday.
Miss Lynda Vaughn, of Lewisburg, was a weekend guest of Miss Dot Pylant.
Miss Edith Hayes spent the weekend with homefolks at Kingsport.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings and Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, spent
the weekend with their mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Wells, of Birmingham, spent the weekend the former's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher Wells.
Pfc. George Edward Hastings, of Camp Blanding, Fla., son of Mr. and Mrs.
Cecil Hastings, is spending a two week furlough here.
Mrs. J. O. Jones was in Columbia Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings and Mr. George Fowler visited Mr. and Mrs.
Gus Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hurt, of Fayetteville, Sunday.
Pvt. Mack Arnold, of the Army, is visiting in Petersburg.
Mr. J. Lush Fowler, of Lewisburg, and Mr. J. Loyd Garrett, of Little Rock,
and Misses Anna, Ella and Ada Fowler, of Lewisburg, were Sunday guests of
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler and Mrs. Paul Hurt, of Fayetteville.
Mrs. Horace Simmons and daughter, of Howell, were weekend guests of Mrs.
Lela Cole.
Miss Jeanne Eakin, of the University of Tennessee, spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Eakin.
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were: Mr.
and Mrs. Lonnie Nichols, of Lewisburg; Mrs. Horace Simmons, of Howell and
Mrs. Lela Cole.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, of Shelbyville, spent the
weekend here with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Dr. and Mrs. Newhouse, of Kansas, who have been visiting Mrs. Newhouse's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant, left Wednesday to visit Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Pylant, of Kingsport.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Freeman, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holloway.
Mr. Joe Troop, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday as the guests of the former's
mother, Mrs. Kate Troop.


December 3, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Thanksgiving Services
There was a Union Thanksgiving service held Thursday, at 10:30 a.m., at the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. M. K. Harwell doing the
preaching. Five pastors were present: the Rev. Harwell, the Rev. S. O.
McAdoo, the Rev. J. B. Alexander, the Rev. Beard, the Rev. E. F. Baulch.
* * *
P. T. A. Meeting
An all-day PTA meeting was held Wednesday at the elementary school. Eight
members completed the oral by-laws course. At 2:30 p.m., the regular
meeting was held, with the president, Mrs. Fred Montgomery, in charge. The
Rev. M. K. Harwell conducted the devotional. Mrs. J. C. Pigg read the State
president's message. New and old business was transacted and a report from
the treasurer, Miss Ann Woodard, was read. Mr. C. E. Barham, new principal,
gave an interesting talk. The next meeting will be the second Thursday in De
cember.
* * *
Barham-Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben H. Hayes, of Chuckey, Tenn., announce the engagement of
their daughter, Laura Edith, to Thomas Muse Barham, son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. A. Barham, of Petersburg. The marriage will take place in December, at
Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, near Greenville, Tenn.
Miss Hayes has taught for the past four years at Morgan School. Mr. Barham
is now employed at Murry-Moss Co., of Lewisburg.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley were in Murfreesboro on business Friday.
Mr. Abe King, Mrs. Will Crabtree and Betty King were in Lynchburg Sunday.
They were accompanied by Mr. Leslie Lambert, who is staying there and
working in Tullahoma.
Jimmy Evans, of Florida, is on several days furlough visiting his parents.
Mr. George Fowler and Mrs. W. M. Scott visited the former's sisters and
brother, Mr. Lush Fowler, and Misses Fowler Sunday.
Mrs. Kate Pylant returned Friday from Columbia, where she spent several
days with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant.
Mr. Leslie Lambert, of Lynchburg, spent the weekend with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, of Shelbyville, spent the
weekend with their former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Miss Mable Stammer spent Thanksgiving holidays with relatives in Nashville
and College Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Redd have returned from several days visit to their
son, Mr. Ernest Redd, and Mrs. Redd, of Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. Roe Brown and daughters, of Gadsden, are spending several
weeks here, where Mr. Brown is undergoing treatment.
Miss Bessie McAdoo, who has been confined to her home on account of
illness, is improving.
Mr. J. D. Hathaway and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morton visited Mrs. J. D. Hathaway
in a Nashville hospital recently.
Pvt. J. B. Richardson, of Camp Edward, Mass., returned to camp Sunday.
Mr. Edward Beasley, of Nashville, spent Thanksgiving with his sister, Mrs.
Clark Follis, and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Russell March and son, Randy, of Chattanooga, spent the
holidays and weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. March.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, Carroll Scott and Mr. and Mrs. R. Foster and
son, Bobby Lee, of Shelbyville, spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. George
Fowler and family, and attended the Castle Heights- Morgan football game.
Miss Evelyn McAdams, of Nashville, spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Luther McAdams.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wells and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Glendon Harris, of Shelbyville.


December 3, 1942
Petersburg Soldier Heads Supply Unit
Major Raymond C. Luna, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Luna, of
Petersburg, is now executive officer of an Army supply division at Camp
Shelby, Hattisburg, Miss.
He was inducted in the Army in 1940 as a first lieutenant. He was a member
of Georgia Tech's 1928 Rose Bowl football team, and after graduation was
connected with the Georgia Highway Department.


December 10, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Research Club
Mrs. E. F. Baulch was hostess to the Research Club Monday. The theme was,
Great Women. Mrs. George Stephenson gave an interesting paper on Woman's
Part in the War. Mrs. Baulch read, Number One Woman in American Industry.
Roll call, Famous Women.
* * *
Tea for Bride-Elect
The ladies of Morgan Dormitory were hostess to a beautifully planned tea
complimenting Miss Edith Hayes, a bride-elect, at the home of Mrs. R. K.
Morgan. Many nice and useful gifts were received.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Jim Davidson continues ill at his home.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mitchell have moved to the home recently vacated by Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Sanders.
Mr. Fishback Hathaway, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Thad Dorsey,
of Chattanooga, has returned.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Moore, of Hot Springs, Ark., are visiting the former's
mother, Mrs. Aline Moore, before leaving for California, where he has
joined the Ordinance Department of the U. S. Army.
Miss Jeanne Moore, of Fayetteville, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Aline Moore.
Mr. Robert Davis, of Nashville, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Virgie Whitaker, and Mrs. Davis and family.
The schools of Petersburg will close December 18, for the Christmas holidays.
The Hi-Y of Morgan School will sponsor a dance at the school December 18.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stammer Smith, of Rockvale, Tenn., spent the weekend with
the former's parents, the Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Mr. John Marsh continues quite ill at his home east of town.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alva Barham a son, Thursday, December 3, at the Gordon
Hospital in Lewisburg.
Rev. D. B. Smith, while on his route, happened to fall on the ice and
injure his knee, which is very painful. At last report he was better.
Mrs. Jim Morton, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Florence Morton, of Gadsden, who came
for the funeral of Mrs. J. D. Hathaway, returned to their homes Monday.
Mrs. George Fowler is in Fayetteville at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs.
Paul Hurt.
Mr. Raymond Adams left Sunday morning for New York, where he will receive
his basic training in the Navy.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott visited Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott, of
Belfast, Sunday.
* * *
Deaths
Emma Lancaster Hanaway
Austin A. Hampton


December 17, 1942
Petersburg Letter
Missionary Society Meets
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met in
the regular monthly meeting Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Ed Scott. Mrs.
Scott, president, presided. Mrs. Eugene Pylant was program leader. Those
taking part on the program were: Mrs. Herman Scott, Mrs. W. M. Scott and
the Rev. McAdoo.
* * *
Schools To Close
The Morgan School and Petersburg Elementary School will close December 18,
for the Christmas holidays.
* * *
Society To Have All-Day Meeting
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church will
have an all-day meeting at the church Tuesday, December 29. The Rev. McAdoo
will conduct the Study Book.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, of Shelbyville, spent the
weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Mrs. W. M. Scott and George Scott spent Saturday in Shelbyville.
Mrs. Ollie Hemphill spent the weekend in Lewisburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings and Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, spent
Sunday with their mother.
Mr. Glenn Nichols has employment in Tullahoma and spent the weekend with
his family.
Mrs. W. M. Scott was in Lewisburg Thursday on business.
* * *
Deaths
Permellia McKinney Tucker


December 31, 1942
Petersburg Letter
H. D. Club Meeting
The Petersburg Home Demonstration Club met Thursday at the club rooms in
their regular monthly meeting. Mrs. Johnny Talley conducted the devotional.
Miss Barbee gave a Christmas story. After the program the election of new
officers for the coming year was held. Mrs. Quint Barham, president; Mrs.
Boone Moore, first vice-president; Mrs. Harry Lane, secretary-treasurer.
The exchange of gifts from a lovely Christmas tree was enjoyed by all. Mrs.
Smith joined as a new member. The losers in the attendance contest were
hostess to the winners.
* * *
Thirteen Rook Club Entertained
Mrs. Howard Cummings was hostess to a beautifully planned rook club and
Christmas tree at the home of Mrs. Jack Cummings Tuesday night. Three
tables were used. Miss Mable Clara Stammer and Miss Livingston tied for
high score. The living room was lovely with Christmas ideas. The hostess,
assisted by Mrs. Jack Cummings, served tempting refreshments.
* * *
Big Brothers Edition Nets $35.00
The sale of the Big Brothers edition of the Tennessean that was sponsored
here by the Hart-Beard Post No. 155, American Legion, netted about $35.00.
H. B. Whitaker is commander and Harry Lane was director of the sale. W. H.
Talley, adjutant. Every needy child in the community and shut-ins and the
aged are included.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Lucian Scott was recently elected a deacon in the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, and Mrs. W. M. Scott as deaconess. The ordinance
service was held December 6, at the regular preaching service.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and son, Billy; Mrs. Nell Cole and Mrs. Aline
Moore were in Fayetteville Thursday.
Mrs. Fannie Talley is confined to her home on account of illness.
Miss Addie Jean Smith, of Bethel College, is spending the Christmas
holidays with her parents.
Miss Jean Scott, of Nashville, came Friday for several days visit.
Mr. E. M. Stevens spent the weekend with his family here.
Miss Elaine Haynes, of Sullins College, is spending her holidays with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Haynes.
Mrs. V. A. Scott has received word from Frank Scott that he has been to
Australia and has now returned to California. He reports being in Australia
three days and that he attended church while there. He says he is well and
likes the service.
George Scott is spending several days in Fayetteville with Mrs. Paul Hurt
and family.
Mrs. Ralph Askins and children, of Fayetteville, were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Clayton Scott last week.
Mrs. Tommy Watson is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Bailey, of Maryland.
Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey announce the arrival of a daughter, born
December 12. Mrs. Bailey will be remembered here as Miss Sarah Brown.
Mr. Horace Rice, of Akron, arrived Saturday for a two week vacation with
his mother. He is employed by Goodyear.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Marsh, of
Fayetteville.
Mr. J. Lush Fowler, of Lewisburg, visited his brother, Mr. George Fowler,
and family, Sunday.
Mrs. Cowan Phillips, who is confined to the Gordon Hospital, is slowly
improving.
Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs spent the holidays here with the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives, of Petersburg, and the Rev. and Mrs.
H. J. Burroughs, of Chattanooga.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Greer and daughter, Julia Joplin, of Union City, spent
the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Allen and Mrs. J. M.
Greer.
Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith and daughter, Addie Jean, visited Mr. and Mrs.
John Stammer Smith, of Rockvale, over the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lynn Boaz, of St. Louis, are spending several days here
with the former's father and other relatives, also relatives in
Fayetteville.
Miss Jeanne Eakin, of U. T., spent the holidays with her parents.
Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, and Lucian Scott were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. George Fowler and family Christmas Day.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy King and baby, of Nashville, spent the holidays with Mr.
and Mrs. Holt King, of Howell.
Pvt. J. W. Couch was called home on account of the serious illness of his
father, Mr. T. A. Couch, who has been confined to the Gordon Hospital.
Mr. Ollie Barham, of Nashville, visited Mrs. Della Bledsoe for the
holidays, also Mr. and Mrs. Avon Barham, of Fayetteville.
Miss Gladys Bolles, of Nashville, spent the holidays with her parents.
Mrs. Icie Ralston and daughter, Sarah, spent the holidays in Lewisburg and
Nashville.
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Scott were Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler
Scott and family, Mrs. S. E. Scott and Mr. George Fowler.
Mrs. Horace Simmons, of Howell, visited Mrs. Walter Cole over the weekend.
The Morgan School and Petersburg Elementary School will open January 4.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones spent the holidays here with the latter's mother,
Mrs. Ella Hastings, and Mrs. Woodard.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holland, of Nashville, spent Christmas with the latter's
mother, Mrs. Viola Marsh.
Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Moore were: Mr. and Mrs. L. M.
Nichols, of Lewisburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, spent the holidays here and
at Belfast.
Mr. Allen Marsh, of Memphis, spent the holidays with his mother, Mrs. Dixie
Marsh.
Miss Aline Collier, of Nashville, spent the Christmas holidays with her parents.
Mr. Harold Roberts, of Nashville, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. R. E.
Collier.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son spent Christmas Day with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Scott.


December 31, 1942
Petersburg Masons Elect New Officers
Officers elected to serve the Masonic Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 123, for the
next year are:
Otis R. Couch, worshipful master; Walter L. Meeker, senior warden; W. Jack
Montgomery, junior warden; W. Arthur Muse, treasurer; Garland L. Franklin,
secretary; Allan B. Shaddy, chaplain; R. Clifford Archer, senior deacon; M.
Hobert Dyer, senior steward; W. Robert Lane, junior steward; W. S. Gilbert,
Jr., tiler.
Allen Shaddy is retiring worshipful master.


January 7, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Barham-Hayes
Miss Edith Hayes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Hayes, of Chucky, Tenn.,
was married December 27, to Thomas Muse Barham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Barham.
The double ring ceremony took place in Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
near Chucky, with the Rev. W. E. Cowser, of Tusculum College, officiating,
assisted by the Rev. James Hawkins.
The nuptial music was played by Mrs. Clarence Carter, with Clarence Carter
as soloist. The church altar was banked with fern and white chrysanthemums,
interspersed with candelabra holding white tapers.
Mrs. Barham, who was given in marriage by her brother, Glenn Hayes, wore a
winter white suit with gold accessories and carried a white prayer book
decorated with deep yellow roses. Miss Lillie May Hayes was her sister's
maid of honor, and Carl Hayes was Mr. Barham's best man. Following the
ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents for the
bridal party and a few close friends.
Mrs. Barham, who is a graduate of Tusculum College, has taught English and
Home Economics in Morgan School here for several years, and Mr. Barham is
an employee of Murrey-Moss Company, of Lewisburg, formerly connected with
W. H. Marsh & Company, of Petersburg.
* * *
Personals
Miss Jean Scott returned to Nashville Sunday to resume her studies at a
business school there.
Miss Addie Jean Smith returned to Bethel College Monday after spending the
holidays with her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Mr. J. Lush Fowler, Miss Ada Fowler and Mr. Loyd Garrett, of Lewisburg,
visited Mr. George Fowler and family Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lynn Boaz returned to St. Louis Saturday after visiting
the former's father, Mr. Henry Boaz.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Brown and children, Alice, and Kenneth, Mrs. Tennie Brown,
Trixie and Odessa Foster were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Troop
and daughter.
Mr. Gus Fowler, of Fayetteville, visited his parents Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Buford Luna and son, Joe Douglas, of St. Louis, are
visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Luna.
Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend with his mother before
leaving Monday for the Army.
Mr. and Mrs. Hatton Petty and children, of Lewisburg, and Mr. and Mrs.
Aaron Brown and children were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Troop
and Miss Maybelle.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with the
latter's mother. They were accompanied home by Carroll Scott.
Mrs. R. B. Scott has an apartment with Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh.
Mrs. Aline Moore returned Thursday from Nashville, where she has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Foster Beasley and family.
Mr. Horace Rice returned to Akron Friday where he is employed.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester King, of Nashville, visited the former's father, Mr.
Will King.
Mrs. Roy Franklin and daughter, Miss Louise Franklin, spent the holidays
with Mr. Franklin and daughter, Miss Margaret Franklin, of Montgomery. They
returned Thursday.
Mr. T. A. Couch, who has been confined to Gordon Hospital, is improving.
Mr. W. J. Haislip underwent an operation at the Gordon Hospital.
Mrs. Virgie Whitaker was in Lewisburg Thursday on business.
Mrs. Tom Barham, of Lewisburg, was here Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott visited Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Scott Sunday.
Mrs. Cecil Scott visited her father Friday, who has been on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Alva Conder spent Sunday with Mrs. Nannie Conder.
Miss Mable Stammer returned from Nashville after spending the holidays with
relatives in Nashville, College Grove and Chapel Hill.
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr. is visiting her daughters in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Hatton Hastings have purchased the cafe from Mr. Delffs and
have taken charge.
Mr. Jim Daves spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Daves.


January 14, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Accidentally Shot
Frank Sawyers, of Cookeville, a Morgan student, accidentally shot his foot
Monday afternoon while hunting on William Moore's farm. The shot went
through the side of his foot. Mr. Moore and hired hand happened to hear him
and rushed young Sawyers to a doctor's office here.
* * *
Mrs. Cummings Entertains Club
Mrs. J. B. Cummings was hostess to the Thirteen Rook Club at her home
Thursday night. Three tables were used. Victory score cards were used.
Flags adorned the tables. Each guest received a flag as favors. Mrs. Tom
Barham won high score. Mrs. Jack Cummings was an additional guest. The
hostess served tempting refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs.
William Touchstone.
* * *
Tudor-Bolles
Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Bolles announce the marriage of their daughter, Gladys,
to Billy Joe Tudor, of the U. S. Army in Kansas, formerly of Arkansas. The
wedding took place January 2, in Franklin, Ky. The bride is now attending
Draughon's Business College, Nashville. She is a graduate of Morgan School.
* * *
Compliments St. Louis Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins were hosts to a beautifully planned six o'clock
dinner Wednesday night, complimenting Mr. and Mrs. Joe Buford Luna, of St.
Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley and Mr. and Mrs. Buford Luna were also
guests.
* * *
Missionary Society Meeting
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met with Mrs. R. H.
Beasley Tuesday.
* * *
C. P. Missionary Society
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met
with Mrs. S. O. McAdoo Tuesday, January 5, at 2:00 o'clock. Mrs. Ed Scott,
president, was in charge. Miss Eva Land conducted the lesson story. The
Rev. McAdoo gave the devotional from the book, Test of Love.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Raymond Escue is spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Will Hazelwood. Mr. Escue is stationed now at Fort Oglethorpe. She plans to
join him soon.
Mrs. Kate Pylant visited her son, Mr. Earl Pylant, and family, of Columbia,
the past week. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Pylant, who is on an
extended visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Luna and Mr. and Mrs. Buford Luna visited Mrs. Buford
Luna's brother, Mr. Otis Talley, of Columbia.
Mr. Everett Pylant, who has been confined to the Gordon Hospital, is
improving. He is at home.
Mrs. Cowan Phillips has returned from a Lewisburg hospital.
Miss Audilee Hemphill, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Audie Hemphill.
Mr. and Mrs. Audie Hemphill and Mrs. Oliver Talley were in Lewisburg
Saturday on business.
Mr. Abie Marsh, who has been training in radio work in Memphis, is on a
three day leave before being transferred.
Mrs. W. W. Gill had a call from William Gill Monday, who has been stationed
in Texas, that he was being transferred.
Edwin Scott will finish his course in the Signal Corps in Fort Monmouth,
N. J., January 12.
Mr. Edward Cole, of Charleston, S. C., is on a two week leave and on
returning will be accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Lela Cole.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Gibson were in Fayetteville Monday on business.
Mr. W. J. Haislip, who has been confined to the Gordon Hospital, returned
to his home Saturday.
Mr. Earl Pylant, of Columbia, visited his mother, Mrs. Kate Pylant, and
Mrs. Pylant, who is on an extended visit here.
Mr. Horace Simmons, of Charleston, N. C., is visiting Mrs. Simmons at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Earl Welch.
Miss Elaine Haynes left Thursday morning to reenter Sullins College.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Buford Luna and son, Joe Douglas, returned to their home
in St. Louis Saturday after several days visit to the former's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Buford Luna.


January 21, 1943
Petersburg Letter
P. T. A. Met Thursday
The PTA met Thursday in their regular monthly meeting. There was a good
attendance. The meeting was held in the elementary school.
* * *
Rev. D. B. Smith Suffers Injury
The Rev. D. B. Smith, who suffered an injury to his right limb while on his
mail route several weeks ago, is confined to the Government Hospital in
Memphis. He was accompanied to Memphis by Mrs. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. John
Stammer Smith. On theirreturn they spent the night with Miss Addie Jean
Smith, who is attending Bethel College at McKenzie, Tenn.
* * *
Personals
Miss Aline Collier, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her parents,
returning to Nashville Monday.
Mrs. Jack Cummings and Mrs. Howard Jennings were in Fayetteville Wednesday.
Mrs. J. O. Green and Mrs. Neil Green spent Monday in Columbia.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cashion, of Shelbyville,
were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Nichols, of Lewisburg.
Mrs. Menefee Nichols and daughter Miss Hilda, of Lewisburg, spent the
weekend with her sister, Mrs. Will Archer.
Miss Audilee Hemphill, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Irby Holloway and daughter, Ann, of Gadsden, Ala., spent the
weekend here with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham.
Mrs. Tom Barham spent the weekend with Mr. Barham in Lewisburg.
Mr. Tom Bryant, of Huntsville, spent the weekend here.
Mrs. James Solomon and son, Jimmy, and Mrs. Bill Touchstone were in
Nashville on business.
Mrs. Paul Hurt and children, Pauline and Douglas, spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler.
Several teachers of the elementary school attended the teacher's meeting in
Fayetteville Saturday.
Mrs. Alvis Bledsoe and daughter, Miss Margaret, were called to Meridian,
Miss., to attend the funeral of Mr. Walter Bledsoe, who had been confined
to a hospital for several weeks. The funeral took place in Meridian.
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott and children visited his parents Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Montgomery attended the farm meeting in Lewisburg Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Simmons and baby left Saturday for Charleston, S. C.,
where Mr. Simmons is employed.
Mrs. Eugene Pylant, who has been confined to her home on account of
illness, is improving.
Miss Jean Scott, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr. Ed Scott, Mrs. Herman Scott and daughter, Wanda, spent Friday in
Fayetteville on business.
Mrs. Paul Luna and children left Sunday to join Mr. Luna in Tusculum.
Mrs. Roe Brown and children, Judith Ann and Patsy Ruth, are visiting Mr.
Brown in Clinton, Tennessee.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold George is confined to the Gordon
Hospital, suffering with pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler and Mrs. W. M. Scott were in Lewisburg Thursday
on business.


January 28, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Endsley-Bennett
Miss Beatrice Bennett, of Jesup, Ga., became the bride of Sgt. Virgil
Endsley, of the U. S. Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. Birdell Endsley, of
Petersburg.
* * *
Mrs. Touchstone Hostess To Rook Club
Mrs. Bill Touchstone was hostess to her Thirteen Rook Club at her home
Thursday night. Three tables were used. Mrs. Mable Stammer won high score.
The hostess, assisted by her mother, served tempting refreshments.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr., of Columbia, spent the weekend with the
former's grandmother, Mrs. Lee Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Freeman, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holloway.
Miss Ruth Holloway and Miss Mary Jane Roberts, of Tullahoma, spent the
weekend with their parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd and daughter, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend
with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Redd.
Mr. Felix Benton Scott, of Nashville, visited relatives here over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings and Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, spent the
weekend with their mother and grandparents.
Mr. Edward Cole and mother, Mrs. Lela Cole, left Friday for Charleston, S. C.
Word has been received here that Pfc. W. Edwin Scott has been transferred
to Camp Meade, Md.
Mrs. R. E. Collier and Mrs. Jack Bryant were in Fayetteville Friday, on
business.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bryant were in Lewisburg Wednesday on business.
Mrs. Roy Franklin and daughter Louise, have moved to Montgomery, to join
Mr. Franklin, who is employed there.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Lewisburg on business
Monday.
Miss Bessie D. Morton spent the weekend with friends in Nashville.
Mrs. Will Crabtree and little granddaughter, Betty King, have gone to Baton
Rouge, to be with Mr. Aaron King, who is employed there.
Mrs. Dock Owsley, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend as the guest of Misses
Mamye and Clara Percy. Mrs. Owsley will be remembered here as Miss
Elizabeth Mills.


February 4, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Observed Founder's Day
Founder's Day will be observed at Morgan School Sunday, February 7. Monday,
February 8, a declamation contest will be conducted. Tuesday will be the
oration contest.
* * *
Mrs. Moore Hostess Of Club Meeting
Mrs. Thomas Moore was hostess to the Research Club at her country home
Monday. Art was the theme. Those taking part on the program were: Mrs.
George Stephenson, Mrs. Cassie Crawford. The election of officers were as
follows: Mrs. Thomas Moore, president; Mrs. S. H. Allen, vice-president;
Mrs. Ed Scott, secretary; Mrs. Jack Cummings, treasurer.
* * *
Watson-Owen
Mr. W. A. Watson and Mrs. Lorene Owens were married Sunday, January 31, by
Eld. J. W. Sanders. They will reside near here, where Mr. Watson is a
farmer.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, Mrs. Herbert Hastings, Mrs. Albert Lee
Rowland, Misses Jeanne Hastings and Alice Murriel Beatty were Sunday
afternoon guests of Mrs. W. M. Scott and Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones visited the latter's mother, Mrs. Ella Hastings,
over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stammer Smith and daughter, Maribeth, of Rockvale, spent
the weekend here with the former's mother, Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Mrs. Bob McKnight is on an extended visit to her daughter, Mrs. Bill
Carpenter, and Mr. Carpenter, and daughters, of Chattanooga.
Miss Audilee Hemphill, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with her parents.
Mrs. Lucille Hastings has accepted a position with the Mar-Lin Dairies here.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott visited Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Scott Sunday.
Mrs. Kate Pylant spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs. Ollie Hemphill.
Lt. Col. Raymond Luna and Mrs. Luna are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Blakemore.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and son, Barry, of Fayetteville, spent Saturday
with the former's parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Luna and son, Joe Douglas, of St. Louis, are visiting the
former's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and son, Billy, and Mrs. Nell Cole, were in
Shelbyville Sunday.
Mr. Harold Roberts, of Nashville, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. E.
Collier.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barham, of Lewisburg, were here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Barham, of Nashville, passed through Petersburg Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Hastings spent Sunday with Mrs. Hasting's mother, Mrs.
George Sawyers, of Howell.
Miss Melba Sowell, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with her father,
Mr. Otha Sowell and Mrs. Sowell.
Mr. C. P. Dysart spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Talley.
Mrs. Holt King received a letter this week from her son, Jack King, who is
in the war zone.
Pvt. Mitchell Cashion is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cashion.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Gatlin, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. Laymond Edmiston.
Butch Sook, a Morgan student, spent the weekend with Miss Earline Woodard.
Mr. and Mrs. John Simmons, of Huntsville, spent the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. W. E. Cowden.
Miss Margaret Bledsoe attended the President's Ball in Fayetteville.
The Rev. D. B. Smith underwent an operation on his right limb, which was
injured in a fall early in December. He is confined to a Memphis Hospital.
His friends wish for him a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Louise Swain was in Lewisburg Monday on business.
Mr. W. L. Meeker and Mr. Bill Touchstone are attending a cheese course in
Murfreesboro this week.
Miss Eleanor Barnes spent the weekend with homefolks in Delina.
Sunday guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Joplin were: Misses Clara and Mamye
Percy and Martha Ann Loving.
Curtis Phillips, of the Coast Guard, Nashville, spent the weekend with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Phillips.
Mrs. Angie Cole has returned to Lewisburg after spending some time with
Mrs. Ollie Cole, following the tragic death of her son, Ollie Cole.
Several from here attended first Monday in Fayetteville.
* * *
Deaths
T. O. Wall
Clifford Murdock


February 11, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Quilting Party
Mrs. Arthur Talley and Mrs. Johnny Talley were hostesses to a quilting
party at their home Wednesday. About twelve ladies were present. At noon a
bountiful lunch was served.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Will Wright is confined to a Lewisburg hospital, ill with pneumonia.
Mrs. Roe Brown and daughters, who have been with Mr. Brown in Clinton, have
returned here.
Mrs. Garland Franklin was in Nashville last week for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hurt and son, Douglas, of Fayetteville, spent Tuesday here.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Lewisburg Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bledsoe were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Redd.
Mr. I. M. Davidson spent the weekend here with Mrs. Davidson.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward Barham and children, Noland and Nadine, spent
the weekend with the latter's parents.
Mr. E. D. Hardin and daughter, Miss Sabra; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hardin, of
near Fayetteville; Mrs. S. E. Scott and Mrs. Thomas Shaddy were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott.
Mrs. G. E. Scott and son, Billy, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Carney, of Shelbyville.
Mrs. W. M. Scott and George Scott spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Hastings and Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beasley and Mrs. Roy Holland, of Nashville, spent the
weekend with Mrs. Viola Marsh.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Archer have purchased the Everett Beasley house and
lot on the Lewisburg Highway.
Word has been received here of the serious illness of Mr. W. A. Beasley, of
Nashville.
Little Julia Fay Marsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh, is confined
to her room on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Scott and baby were weekend guests of relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. James Solomon have purchased a farm ten miles from Lewisburg
on the Nashville Highway. They will move this week. They have sold their
house and lot here to Mr. Rutland.
* * *
Deaths
Jolene Massey Garrett


February 18, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Teachers Attend Rationing Meeting
The teachers of the elementary school attended a meeting in Fayetteville
Friday afternoon for instructions in the No. 2 rationing program.
* * *
Celebrates 80th Birthday
Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mrs. Callie Gaunt Sunday,
February 14, to celebrate her eightieth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Hampton, of
Nashville, and Mr. Robert W. Gaunt were present. Mrs. Robert Bills was
unable to attend.
* * *
Present Operetta February 19
The four lower grades of the elementary school will present an operetta,
The Magic Bean Stalk, on the evening of February 19, at 7:45 o'clock at the
school auditorium. The public is invited. Mrs. I. M. Davidson, Misses
Barnes and Taylor are in charge.
* * *
Thirteen Rook Club
Mrs. Tom Barham and Miss Rowland were hostesses to their rook club at their
home Wednesday night. Four tables were used. Mrs. J. B. Cummings was high
scorer. They were several guests. The hostess served tempting refreshments.
* * *
Home Destroyed By Flames
The house owned by Mrs. Ella Edwards was destroyed by fire early Saturday
morning. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Pendley were occupying the house. When they
awoke the rooms were in flames and they barely had time to get their baby
and escape. Everything was a total loss.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. James Scott and children, of Belfast, visited Mr. and Mrs.
Cecil Scott and Lucian Scott.
Mrs. L. G. Rives has returned from a visit to the Rev. and Mrs. Raymond
Burroughs, who have recently moved to Bowling Green, Ky., where the Rev.
Burroughs has accepted the pastorate of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mr. D. M. Holloway, who has been confined to his home on account of
illness, is improving.
Mrs. Everett Marsh, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with her mother,
Mrs. Susie Talley. She was joined by Mr. Marsh and returned to Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, of Shelbyville, spent the
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Mr. Robert Russell, who has been at home recovering from an operation has
returned to Memphis to resume his studies.
Mrs. Howard Cummings spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Shelton, of Shelbyville.
Miss Edith Dysart spent the weekend with her brother, Mr. B. C. Dysart,
Mrs. Dysart and son, of Columbia.
Mrs. Marshall Talley was in Lewisburg Saturday on business.
Miss Mary Eakin, of Peabody, spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr. Tom Lambert has purchased the house and lot vacated by the Rev. and
Mrs. McAdoo.
Mr. and Mrs. James Solomon moved to their new farm which they purchased
recently. It is located ten miles from Lewisburg on the Nashville Highway.
Little Joe Douglas Luna in on the sick list.
Mr. Gus Fowler, of Fayetteville, spent Saturday with his parents.
Friends of the Rev. D. B. Smith will be glad to learn that he is improving
satisfactorily from the operation on his limb that was injured recently in
a fall. He is confined to the hospital in Memphis.
Miss Jean Scott, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her parents. She has
as her weekend guest Miss Elizabeth King, of Nashville. They returned to
Nashville Sunday afternoon.
Rev. S. O. McAdoo returned Monday from Chattanooga where he conducted a
denominational meeting.


February 25, 1943
Petersburg Letter
H. D. Club Meeting
The Home Demonstration Club met Thursday afternoon at the club room in
their regular monthly meeting. Mrs. Quint Barham, president, was in charge.
Mesdames Boone Moore and George Stephenson gave very interesting papers.
Miss Barbee gave an interesting talk on Victory Gardens. She also explained
the second registration. She distributed several interesting bulletins.
Mesdames George Stephenson and J. R. Smith were hostesses.
* * *
Celebrates 66th Birthday
Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. Bob Whitaker Monday
February 22, to celebrate his 66th birthday. At noon a bountiful lunch was
served. Several out-of-town guests were present. Mr. Howard Noah, of
Nashville; Mrs. Nora Adams, of Lewisburg; Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Haislip, of
Delina, Mrs. Clifford Bradford and Mrs. Tom Duckworth.
* * *
Personals
 The Rev. and Mrs. S. O. McAdoo and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Sanders were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Matlock, of Boonshill.
Mrs. Homer Freeman, of Lewisburg, attended the operetta Friday night. She
was joined by her husband for the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mesdames Nell Cole and Wade Hart were in
Fayetteville Wednesday on business.
Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday here.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott attended the celebration of her father's birthday
Sunday, February 21.
Mrs. L. G. Rives was in Nashville Wednesday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend with the
latter's mother.
Mrs. Sam Scott has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Lindon
Vaughn, of Lewisburg.
Miss Aline Collier, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her parents.
Mrs. Nora Adams, of Lewisburg, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Betty Finley.
Mr. Roe Brown, of Clinton, spent the weekend with his family here.
Mr. Howard Noah, of Nashville, has returned to his home after several days
visit here.
Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman have returned from Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. A. O. March spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Russell
March, of Chattanooga.
Mrs. Fred Watkins and children spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Ketchum, of Cornersville, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ketchum, of
Lewisburg.


March 18, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Rownd-Pylant
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant announce the engagement of their daughter, Reba
Grace, to Dr. William Ernest Rownd, of Charoit Hospital, New Orleans. The
wedding will be solemnized in early April at Hammond, La., at the First
Methodist Church.
* * *
Newspaper Dedicates Issue to Petersburg, Tenn.
Last week Petersburg, Ind., dedicated their weekly paper to Petersburg
namesakes. Mr. Robert Lane, secretary-treasurer of the Petersburg
Commercial Club, received a very interesting article on Petersburg.
Petersburg, Tennessee, was settled about 1815, and named after Petersburg,
Virginia. During the War Between the States the little village was completel
y destroyed by fire, and has been rebuilt to a thriving little town of
about 600. There are five churches, a grammar school, Morgan Preparatory
School for boys, boys from every state in the Union attend Morgan School.
Around Petersburg spreads a vast dairying and farming section. The Mar-Lin
Cheese Plant is the most important industry, receiving about 3,500 gallons
of milk daily during the peak season.
Petersburg is also noted for its livestock, work stock, and saddle stock.
The oldest free Colt Show and Community Fair attracts thousands of horse
loving visitors from all over the country. This account was run in the Pike
County, Democrat, Petersburg, Ind.
* * *
Missionary Society
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met in
its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 9, at the home of Mrs. Ed Scott.
Mrs. Scott, president, was in charge.
* * *
World Day of Prayer To Be Observed
World Day of Prayer will be observed here Friday, March 12, at 2:00 p.m.,
at the Methodist Church. All churches of the town will take part. Everyone
is urged to attend.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Nichols spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Will Gibson.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott attended the funeral of Mrs. B. T. Whitaker Sunday.
Mrs. Lonnie Nichols, of Lewisburg, spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs.
William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross March, of Delina, attended the funeral of J. B. Cummings, Jr.
Mrs. Ross Conder, who has been confined to her home suffering from
pneumonia, is improving.
Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Lonnie Nichols were in Fayetteville Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gibson, Mrs. Steele Gibson and Mrs. Arch Sanders, of
Lewisburg, attended the funeral of J. B. Cummings, Jr.
Private and Mrs. Shannon Fowler, of Camp Blanding, Fla., spent the weekend
with the former's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler.
Mrs. Freeman Towry, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend with her aunt, Mrs.
Maude Wells.
Miss Reba Pylant, of New Orleans, arrived this week for a visit to her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott and children, of Belfast, visited the former's
parents Sunday.
The Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs, of Bowling Green, announce the arrival
of a daughter, born March 5, who has been named Judith Raye.
Pvt. Raymond Escue has returned from the Army with an honorable discharge.
He joined Mrs. Escue, who has been with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M.
Hazelwood. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Escue, live near Lewisburg.
The Rev. and Mrs. S. O. McAdoo and daughter, Miss Bessie McAdoo, attended
an all-day missionary meeting at Boonshill Friday, which met with Mrs. Ora
Clark.
Pvt. Fred Luna, of Camp Dix, N. J., son of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Luna, is home
on a furlough.
Pvt. Billy Hastings, of Nashville, visited his mother, Mrs. Lucille
Hastings, recently.
Mrs. Nannie Conder is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Patton have purchased the Wade Farm from Clayton Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bryant, of Huntsville, spent Sunday here.
Mr. Hal Moore, of Nashville, spent the weekend with Mrs. Moore and
daughter, Mary Gill.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gill, Pvt. Mark Whitaker and Allen Marsh, of Memphis,
spent Monday in Nashville.
Pvt. Edward Hastings, of Camp Blanding, Fla., is here for a few days.
Mrs. Dick Daniel, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with her parents, the
Rev. and Mrs. Harwell.
Mr. Vance Greer has returned to Mobile, after several days illness.
Miss Sarah Whitaker, of Montreat, N. C., visited her parents over the weekend.
Miss Eleanor Barnes spent the weekend with friends in McKenzie.
Miss Ruth Bills attended a meeting of the OPA at the Andrew Jackson Hotel
in Nashville.
James Daves, of Jackson Tenn., spent the weekend with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Jr., and Mrs. George Stephenson attended the
funeral of Mr. George Morgan in Pulaski Sunday.
Mr. Charles Hastings spent the weekend with his aunt, Mrs. L. E. Miller, of
Memphis.
Pvt. Mark Whitaker, of Altrus, Okla., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
H. B. Whitaker.
Pvt. James Bledsoe, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bledsoe, has been promoted
and is now working in the hospital at Key West, Fla.
* * *
Deaths
Nannie Conder
Betty Wagster Redd
J. B. Cummings, Jr.


March 25, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Welch-Hastings
Mrs. Edna Hastings announces the marriage of her daughter, Ardith, to Cpl.
Holloway Welch, U. S. Army, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Welch. The
couple was married in July, 1942. Cpl. Welch is stationed with the United
States Armed Forces in Louisiana. Both Mr. and Mrs. Welch attended Morgan
School.
* * *
13 Rook Club Met Thursday Night
Misses Mable Stammer and Bessie D. Morton were joint hostesses to their
Thirteen Rook Club at the home of Miss Stammer Thursday night. Three tables
were used. St. Patrick's ideas were carried out. Miss Livingston won high
score. The hostess served a delicious salad.
* * *
Marshall-Marsh
Mrs. M. P. Marsh has announced the engagement of her daughter, Marian
Dysart, of Chattanooga and Petersburg, to Chesley Brown Marshall, III, of
Chattanooga, and Reynolds, Ga. The marriage will be solemnized at an early
date.
Miss Marsh is a graduate of Morgan School and from Gradwohl School of
Technology in St. Louis. She has made her home in Chattanooga for the past
six years.
Mr. Marshall, who is the son of C. Brown Marshall, of Reynolds, and the
late Mrs. Maude Miller Marshall, was graduated from the Jefferson High
School and also from Purdue University in Lafayette, Ind. He is a member of
Sigma Nu fraternity. Mr. Marshall holds a position as Claim Manager of a
Chattanooga insurance company.
* * *
H. D. Club Meeting
The Petersburg Home Demonstration Club met at the club room Thursday. Mrs.
Quint Barham and Mrs. W. L. Williams were hostesses. Mrs. Edward Redd,
clothing project leader, was in charge of the program. Miss Barbee's
demonstration was patching and darning woolen materials.
* * *
Research Club Met Monday
The Research Club met Monday March 22, with Mrs. W. S. Joplin. Mrs. T. D.
Moore gave an interesting paper. Mrs. T. L. Warren gave a poem from
Kipling. Mrs. R. B. Scott and Mrs. H. B. Whitaker were guests.
* * *
Personals
Miss Sina Talley and Mrs. Viola Marsh are confined to their home on account
of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham.
Miss Jane Bledsoe, of Chattanooga, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs.
Della Bledsoe.
Mrs. Nell Cole and Billy Moore, who was confined to the Gordon Hospital,
have recovered and returned to their homes.
Miss Mable Stammer was called to Chapel Hill Wednesday night on account of
the serious illness of her brother, Mr. Marshall.
Mrs. D. B. Smith and Miss Eleanor Barnes accompanied Miss Mable Stammer to
Chapel Hill Wednesday night and spent the night with Mrs. Smith's mother,
Mrs. Jim Stammer.
Rev. D. B. Smith has returned from a Memphis hospital where he has been
confined several weeks following an injury to his limb in early December.
Mr. Cecil Scott was in Fayetteville Monday.
Mrs. Claude Greer, of Union City, spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. John Davidson and little son spent the weekend with the
former's parents.
Mrs. Ernest Redd and daughter, of Shelbyville, spent Monday here.
Pvt. James Bledsoe, of Key West, Fla., is visiting his parents.
Word has been received here that Fred Brown, son of Benny Brown, is missing
in action.
Mr. Leslie Lambert, of Tullahoma, spent the weekend here with his parents.
Pvt. J. B. Richardson, of Massachusetts, is visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Richardson.
Mr. Earl Pylant and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr., of Columbia, spent
Sunday with the former's mother, Mrs. Kate Pylant.
Mrs. Kate Pylant spent Friday and Saturday in Lewisburg with her daughter,
Mrs. Ollie Hemphill.
Mrs. George Fowler and Mrs. Fred Watkins were in Fayetteville Wednesday to
see Mrs. Paul Hurt, who continues quite ill at her home.
Private and Mrs. Shannon Fowler have returned to Camp Blanding, Fla., and
St. Augustine, after spending their furlough in Fayetteville and
Petersburg.


April 1, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Celebrates Third Birthday
Little Martha Ann Watkins celebrated her third birthday Sunday at the home
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins. A lovely birthday cake was used.
Those present were her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum, of Cornersville;
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ketchum, of Lewisburg; Mr. and Mrs. Cochran, of
Lewisburg; Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Glazier, of Nashville.
* * *
Personals
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were: Mr.
and Mrs. Wade Hart and Joe Simmons, Mrs. Lela Cole and Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie
Nichols, of Lewisburg.
Mr. Louis Greer, of Mobile is spending several days with his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Lambert, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lambert.
Mr. R. H. Beasley was in Fayetteville Monday on business.
Douglas Hurt, of Fayetteville, is spending the week with his grandparents.
Miss Reba Pylant has returned from Kingsport, where she visited her
brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pylant and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pylant and son.
Mr. George Fowler, Willie Mae Scott, George Scott and Douglas Hurt were in
Fayetteville recently.
Mrs. O. M. Pearson has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Grace
Simpson, and Mr. Simpson, of Old Hickory.
Mr. and Mrs. Simpson have the sympathy of friends in the loss of their baby.
Miss Elaine Haynes, of Sullins College, has returned after spending several
days with her parents.
Miss Mary Eakin, of Peabody College, spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Eakin.
Pvt. Shannon Fowler, of Camp Blanding, Fla., has been promoted to Private
First Class.
Word has been received from Pvt. Edwin Scott, who is serving overseas, that
he has been confined to the hospital, but is now able to leave and is on
duty. He likes it fine and is doing well.
Mrs. Lela Cole has returned from Charleston, S. C., to be with her
daughter, Mrs. Solon Adams, who is undergoing treatment at Dr. Gordon's.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Nichols, of Lewisburg, were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. William Moore.
Mesdames Joe H. and J. B. Cummings were in Fayetteville Friday.
Miss Ann Scott, of Bellville, was Sunday guest of Miss Carolyn Collier.
Mr. J. A. Wise is confined to his home on account of illness.
Mr. R. C. Dysart spent the weekend with Mrs. Johnny Talley and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Broadway and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Broadway and son,
Jimmy, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton and children, Charles, Jr., and Laura Warren,
of Atlanta, and Mrs. W. C. Edmiston, of Guthrie, Ky., were weekend guests
of Mesdames Wharton and Edmiston's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Warren.
Mrs. Rosser Ward, of Atlanta, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. W. C. Rodes.


April 8, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Thirteen Rook Club
Mrs. Herman Scott was hostess to the Thirteen Rook Club at her home
Wednesday night. Lovely spring flowers predominated. Three tables were
used. Mrs. J. H. Cummings won high score and Miss Stammer won the traveling
prize. Mrs. Vernon Easterly was a guest. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Ed
Scott, served a tempting salad.
* * *
C. P. Missionary Society
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met
Tuesday with Rev. and Mrs. McAdoo. A very interesting Easter program was
given by several members.
* * *
Personals
Miss Reba Pylant, who spent several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Eugene Pylant, left Wednesday for New Orleans.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hastings, of Belfast, were Sunday guests of Mrs. W. M.
Scott.
Mr. Carroll Scott and Mr. Horace Scott, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday here.
Rev. and Mrs. S. O. McAdoo and daughter, Bessie, attended Richland
Presbytery at Columbia Thursday.
Mr. Horace Rice, of Akron, is recovering from an operation and is visiting
his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, Mr. George Fowler, Mr. Herbert Hastings, Mr.
and Mrs. Horace Scott, of Shelbyville, attended the funeral of Mr. John
Scott in Fayetteville Sunday.
Miss Aline Collier, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Lambert, of Shelbyville, spent one night recently
with his family.
Mr. D. M. Holloway sold his farm to Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Waid.
Mr. Holloway has purchased the house and lot of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Muse,
and will move some time in May.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley visited Mrs. Paul Hurt, of Fayetteville, Monday.
Mrs. George Fowler has returned after visiting Mrs. Paul Hurt, in Fayetteville.
Several from here attended First Monday in Fayetteville.
Mesdames Johnny Talley and Fred Watkins were in Fayetteville Monday, on
business.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott and son, Lucian, were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. James Fowler Scott, of Belfast.
Larry Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Scott, has been sick.
Mrs. Della Bledsoe has returned from visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Bledsoe,
at Minor Hill, where she was at the bedside of Mr. Bledsoe.


April 15, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Research Club Meeting
Mrs. T. L. Warren was hostess to the Research Club at her home. Several
members taking part on the program. A tempting salad course was served.
* * *
Thirteen Rook Club
Miss Eleanor Barnes was hostess to her Thirteen Rook Club Monday night at
the home of Mrs. D. B. Smith. Three tables were used.
* * *
Rownd-Pylant
Miss Reba Pylant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant, of Petersburg,
was married to Dr. Ernest Rownd, staff physician of the new Washington
Street Tammany Charity Hospital of Bogalousa, La., on the evening of April
2, at 7:00 o'clock, in the parsonage of the Elizabeth Sullivan Methodist
Episcopal Church with the Rev. G. W. Pomeroy officiating. Only relatives
and close friends attended. Miss Christine Blanchard was the bride's maid
and Dr. J. H. Slaughter was best man.
Miss Pylant is a graduate of Morgan School and later attended Tusculum College.
She and Dr. Rownd met in New Orleans where she was engaged in Nurse's
Training in Charity Hospital.
Dr. Rownd attended the public schools of Bogalousa, then entering L. S. U.
where he graduated with his bachelor's degree in 1938, and received his
degree in medicine in 1941. He received his internship at Charity Hospital
in New Orleans. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rownd, of Bogalousa.
A reception was given following the ceremony. They will reside at 417
Virginia Avenue, Bogalousa.
* * *
Personals
Pvt. Marshall Durant, of Camp Shelby, Miss., is on a ten day furlough.
Pvt. Herman Sullivan, of California, is visiting his mother and other relatives.
Pfc. Kenneth Earl Welch, of Camp Shelby, Miss., returned to camp Monday
after several days visiting relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Lewisburg Thursday.
Several from here attended the funeral of Mr. C. F. Crabtree at Gregory's
Chapel.
Mr. Robert Russell, of Memphis, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Russell.
Miss Ruth Holloway, of Tullahoma, and Mrs. Homer Freeman, of Lewisburg,
spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holloway.
Private and Mrs. Holloway Welch announce the arrival of a son, born March
12, at the Gordon Hospital, who has been named James Holloway.
Mrs. Tom Barham spent the weekend with Mr. Barham, of Lewisburg.
Cpl. John Morgan, of Buckley Field, Denver, is on furlough home.
Miss Juanita Rowell spent the weekend in Chattanooga.
Cpl. Richard Michael, of Camp Atterbury, Ind., visited Miss Jean Scott last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Jr., and son and daughter, Bobby and Alice,
visited Miss Margaret Morgan, of Memphis, over the weekend.
Word has just been received here of the death of little Julia Fay Marsh,
which occurred early Tuesday in the St. Thomas Hospital. She is the only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh.
Miss Eva Land spent the weekend as the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. Vaughn
Fults, of Lewisburg.
Miss Elsie Livingston spent the weekend with relatives in Algood, Tenn.
Mr. Robert Lane is confined to the Gordon Hospital, where he is undergoing
treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Touchstone and Mrs. Della Bledsoe have purchased the
house and lot of Dr. and Mrs. Gordon in West End and will move this week.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and son, Billy, were in Lewisburg Sunday.
Mrs. W. L. Williams was called to Tracy City, Tenn., Sunday on account of
the death of her sister, Mrs. J. M. Wise. She will be remembered here as
Miss Ella Bayless. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Short. The
funeral was held in Tracy City, with burial in the New Hope Cemetery near
Cornersville. She is survived by one son.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry, of Shelbyville, visited the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
* * *
Deaths
John L. Marsh
Henry Lafayette Crabtree


April 22, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Attend Farm Bureau Meeting
Several new and old members attended the Farm Bureau meeting in Lewisburg
Thursday night. For the new member drive, which has just ended, Petersburg,
or the Fourth District, was given first place with fifty-two new members.
* * *
Delegates To Presbytery
The following ladies were elected to represent the Missionary Society of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Elk Presbytery which meets at Harpeth
Lick April 22 and 23: Mrs. S. O. McAdoo, Miss Bessie McAdoo, as alternate.
Mr. Golie Foster will represent the church. Mr. J. L. Scott as alternate.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham, and attended the commencement
at the elementary school.
Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Lambert, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Lambert.
Mr. Felix Benton Scott, of Nashville, was here over the weekend.
Little Miss Pauline Hurt, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend with her
grandparents. She was accompanied home Sunday by Douglas Hurt, who has been
here for several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Wells, of Fayetteville, spent several days with Mr.
and Mrs. Levoy Wells and Miss Franda Wells, who continues ill.
Lee Hemphill, of Lewisburg, formerly of Petersburg, underwent an operation
for appendicitis at Gordon's Hospital Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Warren and daughter, of Fayetteville, attended
commencement here Sunday.
Mr. Walter Crawford, of Huntland, spent Saturday with Mrs. Johnny Talley
and family.
Pfc. Mahlon Scott is visiting his mother, Mrs. Jim Scott.
Mrs. Roy Lane, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend as the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Bob Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Luna, Mesdames Thomas Moore,
Paul Talley, W. M. Scott and Mr. Jack Montgomery attended the Victory Bond
meeting in Lewisburg Saturday.
Miss Frieda Hart Lane, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with Miss Sally Chapman.
Miss Frances Garrett spent the weekend with relatives at Chapel Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones, of Clarksville, spent the weekend with relatives.
Pvt. Thomas Shaddy, who is on maneuvers, spent part of Monday with Mrs. Shaddy.
Mrs. Paul Jones, of Clarksville, is spending the week with her mother and
attending the commencement at the elementary school.
Mr. and Mrs. Garland Franklin and Mrs. Clarence Brown were in Fayetteville
to see Mr. Euler Crabtree at the hospital.


April 29, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Has Narrow Escape
Fred Watkins, a stock dealer, and a colored man, had a narrow escape Friday
as they were crossing the creek coming from the Murdock farm [formerly the
Ogilvie farm]. The truck was drowned out and as they were trying to start
the motor the water began to rise, logs, trees and brush came near turning
their truck over. Finally their screams were heard and after some time help
came from town and throwing ropes they were rescued. The truck was loaded
with livestock.
* * *
Graduation Exercises
The graduation exercises of the eighth grade of the elementary school was
held Thursday night. The Rev. Milliken, of Flintville, gave the address.
Thomas Doak Pigg was salutatorian and Miss Laura May Davidson was
valedictorian. Mr. Barham presented the certificates to 38 pupils.
* * *
Personals
Rev. and Mrs. McAdoo, Miss Bessie McAdoo and Mr. G. A. Foster attended Elk
Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, which met at Harpeth
Lick. They reported a good meeting. Rev. J. C. Bradford was retiring
moderator and the Rev. Vaughn Fults was electedas new moderator.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kirby, of Wartrace, formerly of Petersburg, visited Mr.
and Mrs. H. B. Marsh Sunday.
Mrs. Homer Freeman, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Holloway.
Mr. and Mrs. John Davidson and baby, of Nashville, spent the Easter
holidays with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davidson.
Mrs. W. M. Scott, George and Lucian Scott and Mrs. Kate Pylant were in
Lewisburg Friday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Scott and children spent Sunday with the latter's
father, Mr. Tom Bryant and Mrs. Bryant, of Nashville.
Miss Mable Stammer has been at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Dowdy, of
College Grove, who has been confined to the Gordon Hospital.
Miss Aline Collier, of Nashville, spent the Easter holidays with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Collier.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, spent Easter with the
latter's mother.
Mrs. Addie McRory, of Cornersville, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Talley.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Burroughs, of Bowling Green.
Mrs. D. M. Holloway is confined to her home on account of illness.
Miss Addie Jean Smith, of Bethel College, visited her parents recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Conder announce the arrival of a daughter, born April
20, who has been named Betty Jo.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent Easter with the latter's
parents.
Miss Elsie Livingston, a teacher of Morgan School, underwent an
appendicitis operation at the Gordon Hospital Wednesday.
Friends of Mrs. Lee Rambo, of Fayetteville, who has been seriously ill with
pneumonia, wish her a speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and son, Barry, spent Friday with the former's parents.
Mr. Oliver Talley and Mrs. Fred Watkins and children were in Fayetteville
Saturday on business.
Mrs. Robert Thompson, of Lewisburg, spent Easter here with relatives.


May 6, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Union Revival Begins June 13
The Union Revival will begin June 13. The Rev. O'Neal, of Columbia, will do
the preaching.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Conder, of Lewisburg, spent Sunday with the former's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Conder.
Those from Petersburg attending the farewell party given Miss Mary Stanfill
in Lewisburg Thursday night were Mr. and Mrs. Buford Luna, Mr. and Mrs.
Allen Wise and Mesdames Fred Watkins and Johnny Talley.
Mrs. Emma Moore, who has been spending the winter in Florida, has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Irby Holloway and daughter, Miss Ann, of Huntsville, spent the
weekend with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd and daughter Carolyn, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Redd.
Mrs. Everett Marsh, of Nashville, visited her mother over the weekend. She
was accompanied home by her mother, Mrs. Susie Talley, who will remain for
an indefinite visit.
Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with his parents.
Mrs. Oliver Sherrell and son came Thursday for a visit to her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. Logan.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stammer Smith and daughter, of Rockvale, Tenn., spent the
weekend with the former's parents, the Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Mrs. Edward Redd spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd, of
Shelbyville.
Several from here attended First Monday in Fayetteville.
Mrs. W. M. Scott and son, George, spent Thursday night in Shelbyville with
Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hastings and Carroll Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. George Bigham announce the arrival of a daughter, born April
27, in a Lewisburg hospital, who has been named Norma Raye.
Mrs. Paul Luna and children, of Tuscaloosa, are on an extended visit to her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Massey. They will be joined this weekend by
Mr. Luna, who will accompany them home.
Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Hastings and daughter, Sara Marie, Mrs. Ida Mae
Woodard, Mrs. S. E. Beard, Mrs. Ida Ledford attended the funeral of their
aunt, Mrs. Fannie Hastings Rambo, which was held in Fayetteville Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, spent Monday night and
Tuesday with the latter's mother. Kenneth left Wednesday for the Army.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Lewisburg Monday on business.
Miss Mable Stammer spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Wilson Dowdy, of
College Grove. She also played the wedding for Miss Vaughn, of College
Grove.
Mrs. Marvin Wells and daughters, Helen and Ann, attended decoration at Head
Springs Sunday.
The annual decoration services will be held at Old Orchard Cemetery Sunday,
May 9.
Pvt. Billy Hastings, of Nashville, is home on a three-day furlough.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott were in Belfast Sunday.


May 13, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Mother's Day Services
Mother's Day services were conducted at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
here Sunday, with the pastor, the Rev. McAdoo, in charge.
* * *
All Day Missionary Meeting
The ladies of the Cumberland Presbyterian Missionary Society held an
all-day meeting Tuesday with Mrs. Joe L. Greer. The study book was
conducted by the Rev. McAdoo. There was a large crowd present with several
visitors.
* * *
Annual Decoration Sunday
The annual decoration of the Talley Cemetery will be held Sunday, May 16.
* * *
Decoration At New Hermon
The annual decoration service will be held at New Hermon Saturday, May 15.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Roe Brown announce the arrival of a daughter.
Mrs. Curtis Welch has been at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Robert Davis,
who underwent an operation at Gordon's Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Nichols, of Lewisburg, were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole, and attended decoration at Old
Orchard Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham.
Mrs. J. N. Murdock and Mrs. Bertie Harrison were recent guests of friends
in Columbia.
Douglas Hurt, of Fayetteville, is spending some time with his grandparents.
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Beasley and family, of Nashville, spent the weekend
with her mother, Mrs. Ed Rice.
Miss Jeanne Moore, of Huntsville, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Aline
Moore, who is confined to her home on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd, of Shelbyville, attended decoration at Old
Orchard Cemetery Sunday.
Mrs. J. A. Stewart, of Columbia, spent Sunday with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with the
former's parents.
Miss Ruth Holloway, of Tullahoma, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Holloway.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Freeman, of Petersburg, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holloway. They left Monday for
Jackson, where Mr. Freeman has employment.
Mr. and Mrs. Irby Holloway and daughter, Ann, of Huntsville, attended
decoration here Sunday.
Mr. Earl Pylant, of Columbia, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Lee Pylant.
Mr. Thomas Moore and Mr. William Moore were in Columbia Saturday on
business. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Sam Harness.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Scott attended decoration at Old Orchard Cemetery, Sunday.


May 20, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Senior Play May 20
The Senior class will present their annual play at the school auditorium
Thursday night, May 20.
* * *
Personals
Miss Lynda Vaughn, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with Miss Dot Pylant and
attended the commencement at Morgan School.
Mrs. O. P. Pitts, of Fayetteville, attended commencement at Morgan School.
Mr. Cecil Green, of Fayetteville, was here Sunday to attend commencement.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Scott and Mrs. W. M. Scott were in Nashville Monday on
business.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pickle were in Lewisburg Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Wade attended commencement at Morgan Sunday.
Decoration at the Talley Cemetery was observed Sunday, May 16, with Eld.
J. W. Sanders giving the address to a large crowd.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ketchum, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Watkins.
Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, visited his mother Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thad Dorsey, of Chattanooga, spent the weekend here and
attended Morgan commencement.
Mr. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, spent several days last week with her
mother.
Mesdames Julius Phillips and David Askins were in Nashville Monday, where Mrs. Phillips is undergoing treatment.
Mrs. Oliver Sherrell and son, of Florida, who has been visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Logan, returned to their home Saturday.
Mr. Van Brown continues real sick at his home.


May 27, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Vacation Bible School Opens
A Union Daily Vacation Bible School opened here Monday at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church with the three local pastors, the Rev. M. K. Harwell,
the Rev. S. O. McAdoo and the Rev. Baulch in charge. Mesdames Cecil Scott,
Sarah Warren, H. B. Whitaker, Misses Sarah Whitaker and Edith Dysart are
the teachers. A picnic will be held at the close of the classes Saturday.
* * *
Morgan School Closes
Morgan School closed a very successful year Friday, May 21. Morgan summer
school opens June 10.
* * *
Peal-Gowan
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Gowan, of Petersburg, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Grace, to Andrew W. Peal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Weitzel Peal, of
Nashville. The ceremony took place May 15, in the presence of relatives and
a few close friends, at the home of the officiating minister, Eld. E. H.
Ijams, president of David Lipscomb College.
The bride wore a suit of powder blue with navy accessories and her shoulder
bouquet was of orchids. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Malone were the only
attendants.
Mrs. Peal is a graduate of David Lipscomb College and attended State
Teachers College at Murfreesboro. For the past two years, she has taught
school in Moore County.
Mr. Peal is also a graduate of David Lipscomb and attended State Teachers
College at Murfreesboro, He is now a clerk in the Nashville freight yard
with the N. C. & St. L. Railroad.
After a trip to East Tennessee, Mr. and Mrs. Peal will make their home on
Elliott Avenue in Nashville.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Felix Benton Scott, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with relatives.
Miss Jean Scott spent the weekend with Miss Elizabeth King, of Nashville.
Pvt. Billy Keith, of Nashville, spent several days with Miss Elizabeth Davidson.
Miss Kathleen Arney, of Boonshill, visited Miss Ann Woodard and attended
the Senior play at Morgan Thursday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Harris and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville,
visited the latter's mother Sunday.
Pvt. Billy Hastings, of Nashville, is spending his furlough with his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr., of Columbia, spent Sunday and Sunday night
with the former's grandmother, Mrs. Kate Pylant.
Mrs. G. E. Scott spent Friday with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Carney, of
Shelbyville. Mr. Carney left May 13, for the Army.
Mr. Louis Greer, of Mobile, is visiting his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Miss Maurine Johnson, Parks Johnson, Mrs. Shannon
Fowler, Mrs. Alwyn Hart and children were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Loyd Scott.
Cpl. Richard Michael, of Atterbury, Ind., was a recent guest of Miss Jean Scott.


June 3, 1943
Petersburg Letter
H. D. Club Meeting
Mesdames Johnny Talley and G. E. Scott were hostesses to the Home
Demonstration Club in the regular monthly meeting at the club room Tuesday
afternoon. Mrs. Ida Ledford conducted the devotional. Mrs. Cassie Crawford
read an interesting article. Miss Barbee demonstrated Repair of Home
Equipment. Miss Lewis, a special agent visiting the county, was a guest of
the club. Mesdames Vernon Easterly and Lena Kate Johnson were also guests.
* * *
Jobe-Hemphill
Mr. and Mrs. Audie Hemphill announce the marriage of their daughter, Lake
Audilee, to Thomas J. Jobe, of the U. S. Army, stationed in Camp Rucker,
Ala., son of Mr. and Mrs. Zederic Jobe, of Verona. The marriage took place
Sunday afternoon, May 16, in the study of the officiant, Eld. C. M.
Pullias, minister of the Church of Christ at Lewisburg. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Redd were the only attendants.
Mrs. Jobe is a graduate of Morgan School and is employed in Lewisburg. Mr.
Jobe graduated from Cornersville High School and was a machinist at the
General Shoe Corporation at Lewisburg before entering service.
* * *
Hudson-Endsley
Mr. and Mrs. Berdie Endsley announce the marriage of their daughter, Emma,
to Allen Hudson, of Louisville. The wedding took place May 22,in Lewisburg
with the Rev. T. M. Hendrix officiating. The bride attended Morgan School
and was employed by Dr. E. S. Leek, of Petersburg. They will reside in
Louisville, where the groom is employed.
* * *
Tea For Bride-Elect
The Parent-Teacher Association of the elementary school was hostess to a
beautifully planned tea complimenting Miss Mable Stammer, a bride-elect, at
the school building Thursday, May 27.
* * *
Salyer-Eakin
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Eakin, of Petersburg, announce the engagement of their
daughter, Anita Jeanne, to Robert M. Salyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nell
Salyer, of Knoxville. The marriage will take place in the early summer.
The bride-elect attended Morgan School, Peabody Demonstration School and
Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga. She is now a senior student at the
University of Tennessee, in Knoxville, and a member of the Chi Omega
Sorority.
Mr. Salyer served as manager of the University Men's Shop, in New York
City, before entering the U. S. Army, and is now attending Officers
Candidate School at Camp Davis, N. C.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Shields March, of Washington, D. C., are on an extended visit
to relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bryant, of Huntsville, were Sunday guests of the former's
daughter, Mrs. Herman Scott and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cummings spent the weekend with the latter's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shelton, of Shelbyville.
Mrs. Kenneth Hastings and Carroll Scott spent the weekend with their mother.
Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Lambert, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Lambert and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones, of Clarksville, visited Mrs. Ella Hastings over
the weekend.
Mr. George Fowler and W. M. Scott were in Fayetteville Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, Billy, and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Lewisburg
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Massey have moved to their new home in the Gaunt
Addition, which they recently purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Nichols.
Mr. Jim Cain Haynes, of Watts Dam, spent the weekend with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hart were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Massey.
Mrs. Ernest Redd, and daughter, of Shelbyville, were Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Redd.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Luna and son, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend with
the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Luna.
Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Fowler, Mrs. Paul Hurt, Pauline and Douglas spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler. Shannon, who has been stationed in
Camp Blanding, Fla., is now training at Camp Forrest.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and children of Farmington, spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cowden were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Simmons,
of Huntsville. They were accompanied home by their daughter, Miss Earline
Woodard, who has been on an extended visit.
Mrs. Aline Moore spent Sunday with her daughter, Miss Jeanne Moore, of
Huntsville.
Miss Aline Moore left Monday for Tullahoma to work in the Vocational School.
Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith were called to Union City on account of the death
of a relative.
A. G. Kennedy, of the U. S. Army, and Miss Kennedy, of Nashville, were
Sunday guests of Mrs. Betty Finley.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morton, of Atlanta, are spending several days with the
latter's father, Mr. J. D. Hanaway. Mr. Morton is working in Huntsville.
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Noah, of Mississippi, are on an extended visit to Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Bartlett.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Carrigan, of Belfast, were Sunday guests of Miss Myrtle
Carrigan and brothers.
Mrs. B. V. Christian and daughters, Mildred, and Mrs. Wilbert Halcomb, of
Tullahoma, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Massey.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beasley, Mrs. Ida Holland, and the Rev. John Cowden,
of Nashville, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Viola Marsh, who is confined to
her home on account of illness.
Word has been received here that Kenneth E. Hastings, of Shelbyville, is
stationed in Camp Shelby, Mississippi. He is with the Medical Department.
Bert Lane, Joel Dyer, of Marshall County, left Wednesday for the Army.
Mr. S. O. Sowell spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Arthur and baby, of Haleyville, Ala.
Pvt. Mitchell Cashion, of the U. S. Army, is visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Cashion.
Harold Roberts, of Tuscaloosa, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Collier.
Miss Lucy Bagley, a junior student of U. T., was a recent guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Gill.
Mrs. W. L. Barnett and Miss Julia Ann Morton, of Manchester, were in town
Friday on business.


June 10, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Green-Stammer
Miss Mable Stammer, of Petersburg, became the bride of Cecil A. Green of
Fayetteville, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of Fayetteville, at
9:00 o'clock, Sunday, June 6, by the Rev. H. R. Robinson. The double ring
ceremony was used. The bride wore an azure blue dress with nay accessories.
Her hat was a crown of pink carnations. Her flowers were an arm bouquet of
roses.
She received her education in Chapel Hill School, later specializing in
music. The groom also received his education in Chapel Hill. He is now
bookkeeper for the Rambo Motor Co.
After a trip to the Smoky Mountains they will be at home at 329 West
College Street, Fayetteville.
* * *
Reeves-Davis
Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Davis announce the marriage of their daughter, Ozelle,
to Sgt. Calvin Reeves, son of Mr. R. F. Reeves. The marriage took place
Monday, June 7. Sergeant Reeves is stationed at Camp Livingston, La.
* * *
Personals
Miss Lille Ruth Brown spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Willie Wells,
of Delina.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd and daughter, Carolyn; of Shelbyville, were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Redd.
Pfc. William Marsh, of Nashville, and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Marshall, of
Chattanooga, spent the weekend with their mother, Mrs. M. P. Marsh, and
Dixie Ann. Mr. Marshall is being transferred to Spartanburg, S. C., leaving
June 15.
Mr. and Mrs. John Davidson and baby, of Nashville, visited the former's
parents over the weekend. They were accompanied by Miss Laura May Davidson,
who has been on an extended visit.
Little Jackie Walker, of Nashville, is visiting his grandparents. Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Davidson.
Miss Mary Docia Hart, Mrs. Oliver Talley, Mrs. Arthur Talley and Macon Hart
were in Murfreesboro Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Askins and children, of Fayetteville, were weekend
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Scott.
Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville, is spending her vacation with her
sister, Mrs. Marion Greer.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and son, Barry, of Fayetteville, were Sunday guests
of the former's parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and Terry Allen, of Shelbyville, spent the
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore were in Lewisburg Friday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Varda Sorrells and daughter, Dolores, have returned from an
extended visit to Mrs. Sorrell's sister, Mrs. Earl Jones, Jr., and Mr.
Jones, of Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Rebecca Street has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. George
Woodard, and family, of Dennison, Texas.
Mrs. Len Williams, who has been visiting her husband in Mississippi, has
returned.
Mrs. Roe Brown and children have joined Mr. Brown in Clinton, where he has
employment.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crabtree were in Nashville the past week to attend the
graduation of their son, J. C. Crabtree, at David Lipscomb College.
Miss Mary Eakin, of Peabody College, is spending her vacation with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Eakin.
Rev. D. B. Smith is confined to the Veterans' Hospital, in Memphis, where
he is undergoing treatment.
The Daily Vacation Bible School began at the Baptist Church Monday June 7.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Terry, of Fayetteville, were with the Marsh family
Sunday night following the death of their mother.
Miss Evelyn Lee Moore has returned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Ray
Sorrells, of Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sorrells and son, Ray, Jr., Miss Doris Reed and Mr. Lake
Riddle, of Shelbyville, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gladys Moore and
family.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beasley, Mrs. Roy Holland and Mr. Everett Marsh were
called here this weekend on account of the serious illness and death of
their mother, Mrs. Viola Marsh.
Miss Bessie McAdoo left Tuesday for McKenzie, Tenn., to attend the General
Assembly of the Young People of Elk Presbytery. She was accompanied by Rev.
and Mrs. S. O. McAdoo.
Mrs. D. B. Smith will attend summer school at Bethel College. She left
Tuesday. Miss Addie Jean, her daughter, will also take summer work there.
* * *
Deaths
Viola Cowden Marsh
Tom Welch


June 17, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Miss Aline Collier, of Nashville spent the weekend with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. R. E. Collier.
Mrs. Raymond Burroughs and daughter, of Bowling Green, Ky., are visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives.
Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Lewisburg Monday on business.
Mrs. Charles Wharton and children, of Atlanta, are spending their vacation
with Mr. and Mrs. George Warren.
Mrs. George Fowler and Mrs. W. M. Scott were in Lewisburg Monday.
Mrs. J. O. Jones had the misfortune of falling and breaking her limb.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hurt, in Fayetteville,
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Massey spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Algie Massey, of
Huntsville.
Mr. and Mrs. John Massey have purchased the Solomon home.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham.
Mrs. Robert Morris Arthur and baby, of Haleyville, Ala., are on an extended
visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Sowell.
Miss Alice Brown has returned from a visit to Miss Ruth Petty, of Verona.
Mrs. Kenneth Hastings and Mrs. Glendon Harris, of Shelbyville, attended the
funeral of Mrs. Margaret Foster, which was held at the Hannah Gap Church
Wednesday.
Mrs. Alice Hemphill, of Missouri, is spending the summer with her sons, Mr.
Royce Hemphill and Mr. Herman Hemphill, and families.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler, Mrs. W. M. Scott and George Scott were in
Fayetteville Wednesday on business.
Mrs. Lena Scott visited homefolks at Hughey Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bryant, of Huntsville, spent Sunday here.
Mrs. Lou Sanders, of Fayetteville, is visiting her sisters, Mesdames
Landess Sanders and Mecca Woosley.
Mrs. Edward Gill and Miss Earline Woodard were in Fayetteville Saturday.
* * *
Deaths
Harvey C. Freeman


June 24, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Mrs. Barham Hostess
Mrs. Quint Barham was hostess to a beautifully planned noonday luncheon
Saturday, complimenting Mrs. Margaret Green and Mrs. J. M. Greer.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Edward Cole, of Charleston, S. C., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Lela Cole.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Askins and children and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Linville, of
Fayetteville, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Askins.
Mrs. Menefee Nichols, of Lewisburg, and Miss Mary Ellen Foster, of
Mooresville, spent the weekend with Mrs. Will Archer and Mr. and Mrs. David
Askins.
Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Bradford, of Spring Place, attended the revival service
at the Methodist Church here Sunday.
Mrs. Tom McMillan, Mr. and Mrs. James Crabtree and children and Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Glenn, of Delina, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Crabtree.
Misses Reba Beard and Wynell Archer visited Mrs. Alva Bradford and Miss
Tommie Beard, of Lewisburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Garland Franklin were in Fayetteville Friday.
Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Lewisburg Wednesday.
Mrs. Alva Bradford and Miss Tommie Beard, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cy Beard.
Mrs. R. E. Collier, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Aline Collier, of
Nashville, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pack.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs and daughter have returned to their home in
Bowling Green, Ky., after an extended visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
L. G. Rives.
Mrs. Jim Scott and daughters, Miss Miriam and Jimmy, visited Mrs. Annie Sue
Hamilton.
Miss Earline Woodard has returned from a visit to relatives in Huntsville.
Mrs. Margaret Green returned to Nashville Monday after a vacation with Mrs.
J. M. Greer. She was accompanied to Nashville by Mrs. Greer and Mrs. George
Stephenson.
Mr. and Mrs. James Montgomery and daughter, Betty, of Nashville, visited
Mr. Jim Montgomery over the weekend.
Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Shelbyville, and Miss Alice Murriel Beatty, of
Belfast, left Wednesday for Hattisburg, Miss., to visit Pvt. Kenneth
Hastings and Pvt. Ross Beatty, at Camp Shelby.
Lucian Scott and Elgin Nichols left Saturday for Fort Oglethorpe, where
they were inducted into service.
Mrs. George Fowler and Mrs. W. M. Scott were In Lewisburg Monday to see
Miss Margaret Fowler.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Crabtree, who died Friday
night, was buried at Old Orchard Cemetery Saturday.
Misses Lavern Lambert, Mary Elizabeth Smith and Sally Chapman left last
week to enter Nashville Business School.
Rev. D. B. Smith spent the weekend with Mrs. Smith and daughter, Miss Addie
Jean Smith, who are in Bethel College for a summer course.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Dwiggins, and son, John, of Atlanta, who have been
visiting Mrs. Edward Gill, and Mr. Gill, spent the weekend in Gallatin as
the guests of Mr. Dwiggins' sister Mrs. Bill Haggerty and family.
Mrs. Maude Crawley, of Jacksonville, Fla., is on an extended visit to her
sister, Mrs. Sam Scott and brother, Mr. Jack Cummings.
Mrs. Will Crabtree, Mr. Aaron King and daughter, Betty, of Baton Rouge, are
on an extended visit to Mrs. Paul Barham and Mr. Barham and other
relatives.
Pvt. Tom Moore, of Texas, is spending his furlough here.
Lee Hemphill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Hemphill, who is with the Navy, is
now stationed in San Diego, California.
Miss Ruth Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cowan Phillips, is attending a
business school in Nashville.
Burl Phillips, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cowan Phillips, happened to have a very
painful accident last week while on a hay wagon. When the wagon was being
turned he jumped and fell on his arms, breaking one hand and arm.
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Tucker and daughters, Nellie and Betty Jane, of
Louisville, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crabtree.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, spent the weekend with the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Watson, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with Mrs. J. B.
Cummings, Jr., and Mr. Allen Watson.
Mr. Will King continues ill at his home.
Mrs. Wade Welch, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Welch. She left Tuesday to join her husband at Camp Shelby, Miss.
Mr. and Mrs. James Clark, of Pulaski, spent Sunday with the latter's father
and sister, Mr. Allen Watson and Mrs. J. B. Cummings, Jr.


July 1, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Mr. J. C. Crabtree and Mrs. Mildred Russell have accepted a position with
the Magnesium Plant at Lewisburg.
Miss Mary Gill Moore left Thursday for Sarasota, Fla., for a visit.
Miss Jacqueline Hopkins, of Lincoln, is visiting Miss Earline Woodard.
Mrs. Tom Barham, of Lewisburg, was here Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Wilma Montgomery, Mrs. Sarah Warren and George Warren were in
Lewisburg Wednesday.
Mrs. Louise Swain, of Fayetteville, visited her mother, Mrs. R. G. Baxter,
and Mrs. I. M. Davidson, over the weekend.
Mrs. J. D. Eakin and daughter, Miss Mary Eakin, were in Lewisburg Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh were In Memphis Friday.
Mrs. Robert Terry, of Fayetteville, was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Rufe
Hunter.
Mr. Harold Roberts left Friday for Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., for induction into
the Army.
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Anderson and daughter, Karen, of Bellbuckle, were
Sunday guests of Misses Mamye and Clara Percy.
Mrs. Bill Carpenter and daughters, Carolyn and Joan, of Chattanooga, are
visiting her sister, Mrs. Joe McAdams.
Mrs. R. G. Baxter is on an extended visit to her daughter, Mrs. I. M. Davidson.
Mr. Ulric Wells, of Fayetteville, spent Sunday as the guest of Misses Clara
and Mamye Percy.
Dolores Sorrells, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Varda Sorrells, underwent an
operation at the Lincoln County Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bryant, of Huntsville, spent Sunday here.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham.
Mr. Felix Benton Scott, of Nashville, spent the weekend with relatives.
Betty Jean Daniel has returned from an extended visit to Mr. and Mrs. Vance
Edwards, of Nashville.
Miss Mary N. Collier is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Cora Crane, of Bellville.
Mr. G. W. Fowler, Carroll Scott and mother were in Lewisburg Wednesday on
business.
Mrs. William Moore and son, Billy, Mrs. Nell Cole and Mr. Edward Cole were
in Lewisburg Thursday.
Pauline and Douglas Hurt spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Fowler.
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Walker and son, Jackie, of Nashville, spent the weekend
here with the latter's parents. Mr. Walker returned Sunday. Mrs. Walker and
son remained for a longer visit.
Miss Elizabeth Davidson has accepted a position in Nashville and is staying
with her brother, Mr. John Davidson, and Mrs. Davidson.
Rev. J. B. Alexander has returned from a visit to his daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Morgan, Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., and Mrs. Emma Moore
were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Morgan, of Lewisburg.
Mr. Paul Crawford, of Fayetteville, was here Monday to see his mother.
Mrs. Leonidas Haislip and children, of California, are on an extended visit
to Mrs. Bob Sowell and other relatives.
Mr. Arthur Talley, who has been confined to his home suffering with
pneumonia, is recovering.
Mr. Roy Holland, of Nashville, was in Petersburg Monday.
Mrs. Roe Brown and daughters, Judith Ann, Pasty Ruth, and Mary Rowena, have
returned from Clinton, where they have been with Mr. Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Collier, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday as the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Collier.
Mrs. Alwyn Hart and children, of Fayetteville, spent Friday as the guests
of her sister, Mrs. Joe L. Scott.
Mr. Holt King, of Howell, spent Sunday with his father, Mr. Will King.
Miss Aline Moore, of Tullahoma, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Ed Rice.
* * *
Deaths
W. J. Pamplin


July 8, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Wells-McCown
Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCown, of Delina, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Lavenia, to Wayne Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Caddy Wells. The
wedding took place June 19, in Huntsville, in the office of the officiating
Judge Thomas W. Jones.
James and Miss Aline Crick, of Fayetteville, were the only attendants.
Both young people attended Morgan School here.
They will reside near Petersburg, where Mr. Wells is engaged in farming.
* * *
Deal-McAdams
Mr. and Mrs. Luther McAdams, of Petersburg, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Evelyn, to Allan Deal, Jr., of the U. S. Army, who is
stationed at Fort Bragg, N. C. He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Allan
Deal. The wedding will take place at an early date.
The bride is a graduate of Morgan School, Petersburg, and is a student at
George Peabody College.
The groom is a graduate of Father Ryan and Vanderbilt University, Nashville.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville, spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs.
J. M. Greer.
Mr. Felix Benton Scott, of Nashville, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Scott.
Little Barbara Ann Scott, of Belfast, visited her grandfather, Mr. J. C.
Scott and Mrs. Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with her
parents.
Mrs. Mary Belle Scott, of Chapel Hill, spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs.
Glenn Nichols, and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and son, Barry, of Fayetteville, spent Saturday
with the former's parents.
Mrs. Maude Crawley, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Sam Scott were recent
guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Whitaker.
Several from here attended First Monday and July 5, in Fayetteville.
Mrs. Kate Pylant, spent the weekend with Mrs. Ollie Hemphill, of Lewisburg.
Rev. S. O. McAdoo filled his pulpit at Boonshill Sunday. He was accompanied
by Mrs. McAdoo.
The Baptist revival which has been in progress at the local church came to
a close Thursday, July 8. The Rev. Mark Scarbro, of Harriman, Tenn., is
doing the preaching.
Pvt. Billy Hastings, of Nashville, spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs.
Lucille Hastings.
Word has been received here that Pvt. Lucian Scott is stationed at Camp
Maxey, Texas.
Word has been received here that Lonnie Nichols and Tom Stephenson have met
in North Africa. Also Lt. Col. Alwyn Hart and Lt. Volney Eakin.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hastings, of Nashville, spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Ella Hastings.
Mrs. Kenneth Hastings returned to Hattisburg, Miss., Tuesday.
Miss Jane Bledsoe, of Chattanooga, spent July 4, with her mother, Mrs.
Della Bledsoe and Mrs. Bill Touchstone.
Mrs. Charles Wharton and children, of Atlanta, are visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. George Warren.
Mrs. William Edmiston and children, of Guthrie, Ky., are spending the
summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Warren.
Mrs. W. E. Crumbley and mother, Mrs. Emma Redd, of Fayetteville, visited
Mrs. Glenn Nichols Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holland, of Nashville, spent several days here last week.
Mr. Edward Cole, of Charleston, S. C., who has been visiting his mother,
returned to his work Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and son, Billy, spent the weekend in Nashville
with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harris.
Mr. John Marvin Daves, of Nashville, spent the weekend with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Daves.
Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, of Hattisburg, Miss., visited her mother and was in
Shelbyville over the weekend on business as the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Glendon Harris.
Mrs. Alva Bradford and son, Gary, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with her
sister, Mrs. Jim Archer. Pvt. Alva Bradford is stationed at Camp Hood,
Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Harris, of Shelbyville, were weekend guests of Mrs.
W. M. Scott.
* * *
Deaths
T. N. Twitty


July 15, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Misses Betty and Joan Eakin have returned from Dunroamin Camp.
Miss Robbie Vaughn, of Lewisburg, is visiting relatives.
Miss Maybelle Marsh and Mrs. Maude Pierce are on an extended visit to Mr.
and Mrs. Everett Beasley, of Nashville.
Cpl. John W. Davidson, of Lakeland, Fla., visited Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Clark.
Rev. S. O. McAdoo has returned from the Young People's General Assembly at
Crystal Springs.
Rev. and Mrs. S. O. McAdoo were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Collier,
of Shelbyville. Rev. McAdoo filled his pulpit at Green Hill Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Irene Boring, of Miami, is on an extended visit to her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. L. Williams.
Miss Margaret Morgan, of Memphis, has returned after spending her vacation
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Morgan.
Pvt. Felix Whitaker, of Camp Swift, Texas, has returned after spending his
furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Whitaker.
Randy March, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Russell March, is confined to a
Lewisburg hospital.
Private and Mrs. Ray Burton, of Tullahoma and Nashville, spent the weekend
here with the latter's mother, Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr.
Misses Sarah Ralston and Alice Morgan returned Wednesday from a visit to
friends in Georgia.
Miss Elizabeth Murdock and Miss Ada Doris Murdock are on an extended visit
to their uncle, Mr. Rufe Murdock, of Texas.
Pvt. Boyd Swing is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Swing.
Bert Lane has accepted a position with the American Airlines, stationed at
Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cowden, Misses Ann and Earline Woodard and Carolyn
Collier and Mr. Allen Shaddy were in Nashville Thursday.
Miss Katherine Bledsoe, of Nashville, visited relatives here last week.
Miss Dixie Ann Marsh is visiting friends and relatives in Nashville.
Mrs. R. B. Scott spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dwiggins.
Miss Edith Dysart visited her brother, Mr. B. C. Dysart, and Mrs. Dysart,
of Columbia.
Miss Bessie D. Morton, of Tullahoma, spent the weekend with relatives.
Misses Marilyn Wade and Marjorie Whorley, students at State Teachers
College, Murfreesboro, spent the weekend with their parents.
Miss Edith Dysart left Monday to enter summer school at State Teachers
College, Murfreesboro.
Mrs. Hutton Brown and children, of Pulaski, spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rodes.
Mr. and Mrs. McRee Pedigo, Miss Dorothy Ann Thompson and Carroll Scott, of
Shelbyville, visited the latter's mother, Mrs. Willie Mae Scott, Sunday.
Pfc. and Mrs. Shannon Fowler, of Tullahoma, and Fayetteville, visited the
former's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler, and family, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Parker, of Akron, are on an extended visit to relatives here and in Fayetteville.
Mrs. George Bailey and children, of Perryville, Md., are spending the
summer with her mother, Mrs. Tommy Watson.
Mr. Jim Archer and Miss Maybelle Troop were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Hatton Archer and Mrs. Charlie Archer, of near Spring Place.
Pfc. Edward Hastings spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil
Hastings.
Mr. Alfred Sanders, of Oklahoma, returned to his home Monday after visiting
his sister, Mrs. Glenn, of Belfast.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and children, of Palmetto, visited the
former's parents Sunday.
Mr. George Fowler was in Fayetteville Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill George and baby, of Old Hickory, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Scott and children, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bryant, of
Huntsville.
Mr. W. S. Leonard is confined to a Lewisburg hospital, where he is
undergoing treatment.
Little Miss Gradeen Finley, of Lewisburg, has returned to her home after
several days visit to her aunt Mrs. Edgar Pickle.
Mr. and Mrs. Wert Talley accompanied Mrs. Talley's father, Mr. O. L. Woods,
to a Memphis hospital, where Mr. Woods is undergoing treatment. His many
friends wish for him a speedy recovery.


July 22, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Doing Their Part!
The Petersburg Surgical Dressing Room was opened here last February 15. The
ladies of the town and community have responded to this urgent call with an
eagerness to be faithful to our fighting boys.
We have had 120 workers, giving 4,019 hours, making 28,600 bandages.
Six of the ladies who are due honorable mention are: Mrs. T. B. Clark, 675
hours; Mrs. Ed Scott, 331 hours; Mrs. Fred Montgomery, 270 hours; Mrs.
Pearl Hart, 260 hours; Mrs. R. H. Beasley, 200 hours; Mrs. Landess Sanders,
175 hours.
There are 15 ladies who have given 50 hours:
Mrs. James Bledsoe, Mrs. Oscar Smith, Mrs. Cecil Scott, Mrs. Jack Cummings,
Mrs. W. W. Gill, Mrs. W. S. Joplin, Mrs. James Crabtree, Mrs. Thomas Moore.
The Petersburg ladies are doing their share of knitting. Each of the
following have knitted twenty-five sweaters: Mrs. S. H. Allen, Mrs. R. H.
Beasley, Mrs. Louise Swain and Miss Bessie McAdoo. Mrs. Jack Cummings and
Mrs. Mecca Woosley have made sixteen each.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Edna Hastings has accepted a position in the Morgan School dining room.
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Beasley and children, of Nashville, spent the weekend
with the latter's mother and sister, Mrs. E. C. Rice and Mrs. W. W. Gill.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lane, Mrs. T. D. Moore and Mrs. W. M. Scott attended a
meeting at the Courthouse in Lewisburg Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. W. A. Barham.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and son, Barry, of Fayetteville, spent Sunday with
the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler.
Mrs. Charlie Massey and grandson, Charles Massey, have returned from a
visit to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Luna and family, of Tuscaloosa.
Mr. J. L. Glenn, who was carried to the Lincoln County Hospital, has
returned home, where he is improving.
Miss Dixie Ann Marsh has returned from an extended visit to Mrs. W. A.
Beasley, of Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr., of Columbia, spent the weekend with their
grandmother, Mrs. Kate Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins and children visited the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Ketchum, Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Daniel and daughter, Evelyn, and Mrs. Sallie Daniel left
Monday for an extended visit to Mr. Howard Daniel, of Chicago.
Mr. Lush Fowler and sisters, Misses Margaret, Anna and Maxie Fowler, and
Mr. J. Loyd Garrett, of Lewisburg, visited Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler
Sunday.
Mr. Roe Brown, of Clinton, visited his family the past week.
Dr. C. P. Marsh is confined to his home on account of illness. He was taken
to Nashville Friday for treatment. He is improving since returning home
Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pylant were in Lewisburg Wednesday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Scott.
Mr. Ed Scott is confined to his home on account of illness. Mrs. Galloway,
of Fayetteville, is nursing him.
Miss Dot Pylant spent the weekend with Miss Ann Scott, of Bellville.
Rev. and Mrs. S. O. McAdoo and Miss Bessie McAdoo attended the Missionary
Society at Boonshill Monday afternoon.
Lt. N. H. Newhouse, of Olathe, Kansas, Navy Base, has been promoted to Lt.
Commander. He is the husband of [Miss Gelene Pylant], formerly of
Petersburg and Jacksonville Fla., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant,
of Petersburg.


July 29, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Wells Home Destroyed By Fire
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tell Wells
Saturday night. The loss was total. The fine work of the Fire Department
which soon answered the call was good and the blaze was soon under control
and no other buildings caught fire. There was no one at home at the time.
It was partially covered by insurance.
* * *
Dysart Reunion
Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. R. C. Dysart Sunday in a
birthday celebration. At noon a bountiful lunch was served. Those present
were: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Meadows, of South Charleston, West Virginia, and Mr.
and Mrs. Kelly Dysart, of Pulaski.
* * *
Personals
Rev. S. O. McAdoo has just closed a very successful meeting at the Green
Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, near Shelbyville.
Pvt. Leland Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neely Wells, of Talley Station, who
has been serving overseas for the past twelve months, reports that he is
well and likes it over there.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown, of Spring Place, have received word from their
son, Jeff Brown, who is serving overseas, that he is well and safe.
Mrs. Floyd McClenney has returned from a visit to her husband, Sgt. Floyd
McClenney, of Illinois.
Miss Ella Fowler, of Lewisburg, has returned to her home after visiting her
brother, Mr. George Fowler.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Crabtree and Miss Addie Logan were in Lewisburg Tuesday.
Several from here attended first Monday in Fayetteville.
Frank Scott, of the U. S. Navy, stationed in California, who spent his
furlough with his mother, returned to duty Sunday. Frank has been gone
fifteen months and looks fine. He reports he likes the Navy.
Mr. Will Welch is confined to his home on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, Billy and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Fayetteville
Friday.
Mrs. L. G. Rives has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Burroughs,
and baby, of Bowling Green, in the absence of the Rev. Burroughs, who has
been instructor in an encampment.
Mr. George Warren is visiting his aunt, Mrs. William Edmiston, and family,
of Guthrie, Ky.
Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, who is spending his vacation with his
mother, left Monday to visit his sister, Mrs. Kenneth Hastings, and Private
Hastings, of Hattisburg, Miss.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barham, of Lewisburg, spent Sunday with the former's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Barham.
Mr. and Mrs. Buford Luna have returned from a visit to their son, Mr. Joe
Buford Luna, Mrs. Luna and little son, Joe Douglas, of St. Louis.
Pvt. Buddy Marsh, of Nashville, has been visiting his mother.
Bert Lane, of Nashville, recently visited his parents.
Dr. C. P. Marsh, who is confined to the Lincoln County Hospital, is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Tell Wells have received a letter from their son. Pvt. W. H.
Wells, who is serving overseas, that he is well and likes it fine but it is
terribly cold there.
* * *
Deaths
Lucille Beasley
Joan Beasley


July 29, 1943
Beasleys Killed In Airplane CrashMrs. Beasley, Infant Killed Early Today
Mrs. Lynn Beasley and infant were among the victims in an airplane crash
near Bowling Green, Ky., this morning in which all but two of the twenty
passengers lost their lives. Mrs. Beasley was the wife of Major Lynn
Beasley, of the Air Corps, now stationed in Miami, Fla. The Beasley family
is well known in this county, Major Beasley being the son of Everett
Beasley, for many years a resident of Petersburg, now a wholesale merchant
in Nashville.


August 5, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham.
Miss Ella Fowler, of Lewisburg, spent several days with her brother, Mr. George Fowler, and family.
Frank Scott, third class seaman, who is stationed with the U. S. Navy in
California, arrived this week to spend his furlough with his mother, Mrs.
Stella Scott, and brother and sister, Charles and Helen Scott. Frank has
been in the Navy fifteen months. He has visited many ports during his
enlistment. This is his first furlough.
Pvt. Buddy Marsh, of Nashville, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Dixie Marsh.
Mrs. George Fowler, Mrs. W. M. Scott and George Scott were in Lewisburg Sunday.
Mrs. Lula Leonard Smallman, of McMinnville, is visiting friends.
Mrs. Mattie Dyer, of Lewisburg, visited her sister, Mrs. R. P. Harkins.
Miss Emma Conaway, of Fayetteville, is nursing Mr. Ed Scott, who is
confined to his home on account of illness.
Mrs. Wayne Scott was in Fayetteville Saturday.
Miss Edith Dysart, of Murfreesboro, spent the weekend with her mother.
Mr. Roe Brown was in Nashville Tuesday on business.
Miss Katherine Adams, of Columbia, spent several days last week here.
Several from here attended the horse show in Fayetteville Thursday night.
Mrs. R. W. Askins and children, of Fayetteville, spent Wednesday with Mrs.
Clayton Scott.
Rev. S. O. McAdoo began a series of meetings at Green Hill Cumberland
Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon, July 25.
Mrs. Gladys Dodd and Eldred Dodd were recent guests of relatives in Old Hickory.
Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, spent Wednesday with his mother.
Mr. Paul Crawford, of Fayetteville, was here Saturday on business.
Eld. Eldon Stovall, of Winchester, is conducting a series of meetings at
the Friendship Church of Christ. He is being assisted by Eld. Allen Shaddy.
Douglas Rodes and Hoyte Mitchell will leave soon for induction into the Army.
Teddy Green, first class seaman, is spending his furlough with his mother,
Mrs. Neil Green.
Mrs. Earl Pylant, Sr., of Columbia, spent several days last week with Mrs.
Kate Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. John Davidson, of Nashville, spent the weekend with the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Davidson.
Sgt. John Morgan spent his furlough with relatives here.
Miss Elizabeth Davidson, of Nashville, was the guest of her parents over
the weekend.
Deaths
William L. Welch


August 12, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Mr. Macon Hart, Miss Mary Docia Hart and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant were
Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Irby Holloway, of Huntsville.
Miss Dot Pylant left Thursday for a visit to her sister, Mrs. Ernest Rownd,
of Bogalousa, La.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pylant were weekend guests of Mrs. Eula Sanders Sharp,
of Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Haynes, Miss Elaine Haynes, Mr. Jim Cain Haynes and Mrs.
Emmett Rockmore, of Atlanta, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Haynes,
of Lewisburg. Mrs. Rockmore remained for a longer visit in Lewisburg.
Buddy Marsh, U. S. Navy, who visited his mother, has returned to his camp
in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Street, of Fayetteville, were weekend guests of Mr. Alvis
Bledsoe, and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Freeman, of Jackson, were recent guests of the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holloway.
Mrs. Kate Pylant spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pylant, of Columbia.
Mr. Edward Beasley, of Nashville, spent Sunday here as the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Clark Follis, and Mrs. Nettie Woodard.
Several from here attended the funeral of Superintendent T. N. Towry, of
Fayetteville. Friends of Superintendent Towry were grieved to hear of his
death.
The Rev. S. O. McAdoo closed a very successful series of revival services
at the Bellville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Curtis Phillips, of the U. S. Navy, stationed in New Jersey, is visiting
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Phillips.
Pfc. Edward Hastings, of Tullahoma, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Cecil Hastings.
Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Welch, of Benton, Tenn., and Mrs. Ethel Gilbert, of
Shelbyville, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Freeman.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Buntley, of Fayetteville, announce the arrival of a
daughter, born August 4, at the Lincoln County Hospital. She has been named
Dorothy Lynn. Mrs. Buntley will be remembered here as Miss Martha Elsie
Hemphill.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, Mr. and Mrs. B. Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hart
and Mrs. Holloway Welch were in Lewisburg Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Storrs, of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Lige Smith, of
Ashland City, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Freeman.
Pvt. Herman Sullivan, with the U. S. Army, who is stationed in California,
is spending his furlough with his mother who is confined to her home on
account of illness.
Mr. Carroll Scott has returned from Hattisburg, Miss., where he visited
Private and Mrs. Kenneth Hastings.
Mrs. Mildred Stewart, of Columbia, spent her vacation with her parents the
past week.
* * *
Deaths
Odie Erwin McAdams


August 19, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Surprise Birthday
The friends, neighbors and relatives surprised Mrs. Bee Hart Sunday with a
birthday dinner. She received many nice and useful gifts. Among those
attending were: Mrs. Ellie Davis and daughters, Maggie and Beatrice, Mr.
Cecil Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Anderson and son, Mrs. Albert Halmontaller and son, all of Shelbyville; Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred Head and two children, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Leonard and
daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hill, Mrs. Ava Wells, Mr. and Mrs. J. E.
Moore, and Miss Lillie Moore, Mr. R. L. Moore and daughter, Mr. R. F.
Moore, Mrs. Mary Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil King and sons, Mr. and Mrs.
Luther Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hart and son, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hart, Mrs.
Clara Butler, Miss Bertie Bills and Miss Grace Watt, all of Petersburg.
* * *
Personals
Mr. Joe Dyer, of Akron, Ohio, is on an extended visit to his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Carlee Dyer.
Miss Ann Scott has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Fred Dwiggins, and Mr. Dwiggins.
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. Ed Scott, who has been confined to his home on account of illness, is
improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott were in Murfreesboro and Nashville Wednesday on
business.
Mrs. W. M. Scott and son, George William, were in Shelbyville Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hart and Mrs. Lela Cole were in Lewisburg Saturday.
First Lt. Eldred Tucker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tucker who has been
stationed in Arizona, is being transferred to Camp Forrest, and is spending
several days with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmack Sullivan, of Akron, are visiting their parents, Mrs.
Jones Sullivan and Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beasley, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with Dr.
and Mrs. C. P. Marsh.
Dr. Marsh, who has been confined to his home on account of illness, is
improving.
Mr. and Mrs. George Woodard and children, of Dennison, Texas, are on an
extended visit to the latter's mother, Mrs. Rebecca Street, and Mr.
Woodard's parents of Palmetto.
Miss Dot Pylant has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Ernest Rownd,
of Bogalousa, La.
Mrs. Lonnie Nichols, of Lewisburg, was a recent guest of Mrs. William Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. James Clark, of Pulaski, were Sunday guests of Mr. Allen
Watson and Mrs. J. B. Cummings.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hill Maxwell and baby, of Nashville, spent the weekend
with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Davidson.
Mrs. Hatton Archer, Mrs. Jim Archer and Miss Maybelle Troop spent the
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harris, in Nashville.
Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Rownd, of Bogalousa, La., are visiting the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant.
Mr. W. A. Barham was carried to Dr. Gordon's hospital Monday for treatment.
Morgan Summer School closes here Friday, August 20, after a very successful
ten weeks course.
Morgan School and the Petersburg Elementary School will open their Fall
terms here Monday. August 30.
The Petersburg Colt Show and Community Fair will be held here Tuesday and
Wednesday, September 7 and 8.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Holland, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with relatives.
Mrs. Roy Ingle, of Cullman, Ala., was here last week on business.
Mrs. Della Bledsoe and Mrs. Oliver March left Friday to visit relatives in
Chattanooga.
Sgt. William Gill, of Scott Field, Ill., is spending his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gill.
Mrs. Leonard Cowden, of Loyal, Ky., is on an extended visit to her mother,
Mrs. Will Sorrells, and other relatives.
Mrs. Audie Hemphill and Miss Bessie Thompson were in Lewisburg Saturday to
attend the Marshall County Dress Revue.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom B. Clark are spending this week in Greenfield, visiting
their son, Mr. Joel Clark, and family.
Mr. R. K. Morgan was in Lewisburg last week on business.
Miss Sarah Ralston spent last week with her aunt, Mrs. F. L. Burt, of Lewisburg.
Miss Mabern Barham has accepted a position in the Marshall County Stove Company.
Mrs. Ulric Wells, of Fayetteville, is visiting Misses Clara and Mamye Percy.
Billy and Toppy Loving spent the weekend with their sister, Miss Martha Ann
Loving.
Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs, of Bowling Green, visited Mr. and Mrs.
L. G. Rives, en-route from Chattanooga where they visited Rev. and Mrs.
H. J. Burroughs.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harkins were in Lewisburg last week on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bryant, of Huntsville, visited the former's daughter, Mrs.
Herman Scott, and other relatives Sunday.


August 26, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Petersburg Colt Show
The Fifty-ninth Annual Exhibition of the Petersburg Colt Show and Community
Fair will be held here Tuesday and Wednesday, September 7 and 8. This has
been a stock show since 1884.
* * *
Fall Term of Morgan Opens Monday
The fall term of Morgan School will open here Monday, August 30. Prof.
R. K. Morgan, is headmaster and Prof. E. F. Baulch is principal.
The Petersburg Elementary School will open August 30.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Oliver March has returned from a visit to her son, Mr. Oliver Russell
March, Mrs. March and son, Randy.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, of Shelbyville, were
weekend guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler, Willie Mae and George Scott were in
Fayetteville to see Pfc. Shannon Fowler Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and son, Barry, of Fayetteville, were here Saturday.
Pfc. Billy Fullerton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fullerton, who is
stationed at Ardmore Base, Okla., is spending his furlough with his
parents.
Little Miss Dian Hart, of Fayetteville, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. L. Scott.
Lt. Eldred Tucker, of Tullahoma, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Bob Tucker.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore were in Nashville Monday to see Mr. Henry Wyatt,
who has been in a Nashville hospital for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Broadway, of Howell,
Sunday.
Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Rownd, who have been visiting the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene Pylant, left Tuesday for their home in Bogalousa, La.
Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, spent Wednesday night with his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd and daughter, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with
the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Redd.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ellis, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday here with relatives.
Mrs. Della Bledsoe has returned from a visit to her daughter, Miss Jane
Bledsoe, of Chattanooga.
Little Randy March, of Chattanooga is on an extended visit to his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver March.
Mrs. Fred Watkins and children and Mrs. Oliver Talley spent Friday with
Mrs. Paul Hurt, of Fayetteville.
Mrs. S. O. McAdoo, Miss Bessie McAdoo and Mrs. Willie Mae Scott were in
Fayetteville Wednesday.
Mr. Lush Fowler, Misses Anna and Maxie Fowler, little Miss Chapman and Mr.
Loyd Garrett, of Lewisburg, visited Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler Wednesday.
Miss Mary Docia Hart was in Fayetteville Saturday.
Miss Maggie Lee Dyer, of Chattanooga, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Henry Dyer.


September 2, 1943
Petersburg Letter
H. D. Club Meeting
The Home Demonstration Club met in its regular monthly meeting at the Club
Room Tuesday, with Mesdames Edward Redd and J. S. Crabtree as hostesses.
Mrs. J. M. Greer gave the demonstration. Mrs. Pearl read an interesting
paper. Miss Lewis, the new Home Agent, gave a very interesting
demonstration.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan have returned and Mr. Morgan will resume his teaching at Morgan.
Mrs. Raymond Burroughs and little daughter, of Bowling Green, are spending
the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives.
Mrs. George Fowler, Mrs. Oliver Talley and Mrs. Willie Mae Scott were in
Howell Thursday to see Mr. Walter Broadway.
Mrs. Freeman Towry, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend with her aunt, Mrs.
George Wells.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore were in Lewisburg Saturday on business.
Miss Martha Ann Loving was hostess to a beautifully planned rook party at
her lovely country home. Two tables were used. Miss Julia Joplin Greer was
an additional guest.
Mrs. B. C. Dysart was hostess to several friends in a rook party at her
home Thursday. Two tables were used. Mrs. C. A. Blakemore won high score.
Mrs. J. H. Taylor accompanied Mrs. Gene Faulkner and children to their home
in Murfreesboro recently.
Miss Julia Joplin Greer, of Union City, has been visiting her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Allen and Mrs. J. M. Greer.
Mr. Louis Greer and Mr. Vance Greer returned to Clinton Monday after
spending the weekend with their mother, Mrs. J. M. Greer.
Miss Louise Franklin, of Montgomery, is visiting friends and relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Freeman, of Jackson, spent the weekend here with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holloway.
Miss Dorothy Phillips underwent a tonsil operation last week.
Mr. Milton Holloway is visiting his sister, Mrs. Homer Freeman, and Mr.
Freeman, of Jackson.
Mrs. Greer is visiting her sister, Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville.
Mrs. Charles Strubel, of Louisville, is on an extended visit to her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Freeman.
Mrs. Ward Pigg is confined to a Lewisburg hospital for treatment.
Mrs. J. K. Russell and nephew, Mr. Lawton Gore, of Nashville, were weekend
guests of Mrs. G. A. Gore, of Huntland.
Miss Aline Crick, of Fayetteville, spent the weekend as guest of Miss
Elizabeth Murdock.
Little Miss Barbara Jane Elrod, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Troop.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Troop and daughter, Miss Maybelle Troop, were recent
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hatton Petty, of Lewisburg, and Miss Grace Welch.
Word has been received here that Pvt. James Crick and Pvt. Frank Scott are
stationed near each other in California and met last week in San Francisco,
which was very helpful to each. They say just to see someone from home.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bryant, of Huntsville, were Sunday guests of Miss Myrtle
Carrigan and Mrs. Herman Scott.
Word has been received here that Pvt. Kenneth E. Hastings has been promoted
to Private First Class. He is stationed in Camp Shelby, Miss.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Buntley and little daughter, of Fayetteville, were
recent guests of Mrs. Kate Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. Audie Hemphill and daughter, Martha, and Mr. Ollie Hemphill,
attended a birthday and reunion which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Benny Hemphill, of Lewisburg.
Mrs. W. S. Leonard had the misfortune to fall and break her hip. She was
carried to a Nashville hospital for treatment.
Little Miss Guelda Curlee underwent an operation at the Gordon Hospital Friday.
Mrs. Margaret Green, of Nashville, visited her sister, Mrs. J. M. Greer,
recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Enoch, of Nashville, spent the weekend here with Mrs.
Sanders, Mrs. Crane and Mrs. Woosley.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Conger, of Fayetteville, spent Sunday afternoon with
Mrs. Emma Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, of Shelbyville, spent the
weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Pvt. Jerry Dement, of Fort Bliss, Texas, was a recent guest of Miss Jean Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Luna and son, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend with
the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Luna.
Mr. J. C. Crabtree, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. S. Crabtree.


September 9, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler Scott and sons, Larry and Edwin Ray, of Palmetto,
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott.
Mrs. Houston Gray, of Nashville, spent Labor Day with Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Moore.
Mrs. H. N. Williams and children, Danny and Peggy, of Huntsville, were recent guests of Mrs. Maggie Barham.
Pvt. Mark Whitaker, of Altrus, Okla., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
H. B. Whitaker.
Mrs. C. I. Hopper, of Boonshill, is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs.
D. B. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barham and Miss Mabern Barham, of Lewisburg, spent the
weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Barham.
Mrs. Ray Burton, of Nashville, spent Labor Day with her mother, Mrs. R. K.
Morgan, Sr.
Mrs. L. M. Hampton, of Nashville, visited her mother, Mrs. R. H. Gaunt,
recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Holman and family, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend
with the latter's parents.
Mrs. Tom Jobe, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Audie Hemphill.
Private and Mrs. Dick Daniel visited the latter's parents, Rev. and Mrs.
M. K. Harwell, en-route from Illinois to Texas, where he is being
transferred.
Mr. Ben Pack continues ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. E. Collier.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rice, of Birmingham, spent Labor Day with the former's
mother, Mrs. Ed Rice.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend here with Mrs.
Boren's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham.
Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with his mother.
Pvt. Marshall Durant, of Virginia, is spending his furlough with homefolks.
Private and Mrs. Wade Welch, of Camp Shelby, Miss., came Saturday to spend
his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Welch.
Pvt. Billy Keith, of Nashville, was here over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holland, of Nashville, spent the weekend with Dr. and Mrs.
C. P. Marsh and Miss Maybelle Marsh.
Mrs. W. M. Scott and George Scott were in Shelbyville Tuesday on business.
Mr. Kenneth Luna, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. M. R. Luna.
Mrs. Vada Bledsoe is in a Lewisburg hospital undergoing treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley and Miss Addie Logan were in Howell to see Mr.
Walter Broadway.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen, and Mr. Richardson, of
Shelbyville, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore were in Fayetteville Friday.
Miss Lavern Lambert, of Nashville, is spending the week with homefolks.
Mrs. S. E. Beard, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is visiting her husband's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Beard.
Mrs. J. M. Greer has returned from a visit to Mrs. Margaret Green and Mrs.
W. A. Beasley, of Nashville.
Miss Elizabeth Davidson, of Nashville, spent the holidays with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davidson.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gill Gillespie were recent guests of Mrs. H. B. Whitaker
and Mrs. W. S. Joplin.
Mr. Bert Lane, of Nashville, visited his parents over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Harris, of Shelbyville, were recent guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Marvin Wells.
Those from here attending the Horse Show of Shelbyville were: Mr. and Mrs.
W. W. Gill, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gill, Dr. W. S. Joplin, Raymond Adams and
Mark Whitaker.
Recent guests of Mrs. W. E. Whitaker were: Mrs. Tennie Copeland, of
Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Copeland, of
Florence, Ala.; Mr. Harold General, of Huntsville, and Mr. Harold Mosley.


September 16, 1943
Petersburg Letter
Program On Missions
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
presented a program at the Sunday School hour Sunday morning. Mrs. Cecil
Scott was in charge. She gave the devotional with Mr. G. A. Foster leading
the prayer. Miss Bessie McAdoo conducted a Mission Quiz, with the following
ladies taking part: Mesdames Eugene Pylant, Joe L. Scott, George Fowler and
Willie Mae Scott.
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Research Club Met Monday
Mrs. J. M. Greer was hostess to the Research Club at her home here Monday
afternoon. A very interesting program was given by members. The hostess
served a tempting salad. Mrs. W. B. Moore was an additional guest.
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Personals
The Rev. S. O. McAdoo, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of
Boonshill, assisted by the Rev. C. M. Zwingle, closed a very successful
revival at the Boonshill church which had been in progress for the past
week.
The Rev. C. M. Zwingle, who has been conducting revival services at
Boonshill, spent Sunday night and Monday with the Rev. and Mrs. McAdoo.
Frank Barham and Mrs. Barham, of Texas, are visiting Mrs. Maggie Barham.
Frank is a petty officer in the U. S. Navy.
Miss Aline Collier, who was called here on account of the serious illness
of her grandfather, Mr. Ben Pack, has returned to Nashville.
Mr. J. L. Fowler, of Lewisburg, and Mr. Loyd Garrett, of Little Rock,
attended the Colt Show here Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler and Willie Mae Scott were in Fayetteville Monday
on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Redd had as their Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Redd and daughter, of Shelbyville, and Mr. Gammill, of Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Lambert and children, of Shelbyville, were Sunday
guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lambert.
Pvt. James Bledsoe, of the U. S. Army, is spending his furlough with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bledsoe.
Miss Jean Scott underwent an appendix operation at the Gordon Hospital
Friday night. At last report she was resting nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones, of Clarksville, are on an extended visit to the
latter's mother, Mrs. Ella Hastings.
Miss Ella Fowler, of Lewisburg, spent Tuesday with Mrs. George Fowler.
Mr. Thurman Nelms, of Detroit, has returned after several days visit to his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelms.
Mr. Jim Nelms and daughter, Miss Leona, were in Lewisburg Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fowler and son, Barry, were with his parents Monday and
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and son, Billy, and Mrs. Nell Cole were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Nichols.
Mrs. Robert Thompson, of Lewisburg, is spending her vacation with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bigham.
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Deaths
Sina Kimes George
Ben Pack