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August 17, 1944
Petersburg Letter
Personals
The children and grandchildren of Mrs. Charlie Troop met at her home here
Sunday to celebrate her 72nd birthday. About 22 guests were present. A
picnic lunch was served.
Pfc. Robert Russell, of Camp Claiborne, La., is visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Russell.
Mrs. D. B. Clayton, of Nashville, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George
Stephenson.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hastings are on an extended visit to their daughter,
Mrs. Davis, of McMinnville.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haggerty, of Gallatin, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Gill.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Freeman, of Jackson, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Holloway.
Miss June Archer has returned from Huntington College, Ala.
Mr. Bobby Moss, of Chattanooga, visited Mrs. Moss and children. He was
accompanied by Mrs. Moss and children.
Dickey Miller, of Nashville, is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr.
Mrs. Oliver Sherrell and baby were in Lewisburg Monday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Cowden spent Sunday in Huntsville.
Mr. Louis and Vance Greer, of Clinton, spent the weekend with their mother,
Mrs. J. M. Greer.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dwiggins, of Atlanta, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Gill.
Mrs. Joe Gill and granddaughter, of Sarasota, Fla., are visiting relatives here.
Mr. Boone Wells, of Huntsville, was in Petersburg this week.
Misses Sara Ralston and Alice Morgan are spending the week in Lewisburg
with the former's aunt, Mrs. Burt.
The Junior League was hostess to a beautifully planned social, honoring Mr.
Stone Woodard, who left Monday for induction in the army.
Mrs. T. L. Warren complimented her son, George Warren, with a beautifully
planned party, honoring his 18th birthday. Games, music and contests were
enjoyed. Tempting refreshments were served.


August 24, 1944
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Morgan School
The fall term of the Morgan School for boys and the Petersburg Grammar
School will open Monday, September 4. A capacity enrollment is expected at
both schools.
Making up the fall term faculty for the Morgan School are: R. Kenneth
Morgan, headmaster; Ernest F. Baulch, principal and mathematics; John G.
Morgan, coach and social science; Thomas B. Clark, Latin; J. T. Johnson,
English; J. H. Baulch, mathematics and business; Miss Juanita Rowell,
Librarian; Miles McMillan, junior school principal; Mrs. Miles McMillan,
science; Mrs. E. L. Mitchell, junior school.
* * *
Visitors Honored
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Wade entertained with a family dinner Friday honoring
his sister, Mrs. Charles Ledford and Mr. Ledford, of Birmingham. Relatives
attending besides the honor guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Morgan, Alice
and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Scott and Dan, and Miss Pearl Wade.
* * *
Corporal Scott Entertained
A clipping from an overseas publication sent to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Scott
states that their son, Cpl. Edwin Scott was a guest at a party in Trinidad,
given by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lobo, to honor Mrs. Vi Longworth, who is
returning to the U. S. for a holiday. After games and dancing, a buffet
supper was served.
* * *
Barbecue Picnic
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Morgan were hosts to a most delightful picnic and
barbecue on the Morgan School campus Thursday evening honoring a large
group of local friends. The summer school students were also served. This
was indeed an occasion of community good spirit and fellowship. The Rev.
M. K. Harwell in well chosen words expressed the thanks and appreciation of
the assembly to the hosts and their helpers, the faculty members and
dormitory management for this unstinted hospitality.
* * *
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Mrs. D. B. Smith was hostess to the WCTU Friday afternoon at her home. The
president, Mrs. J. M. Greer, presided. The program subject was Peace. Mrs.
W. B. Moore rendered a very impressive devotional. The song Wonderful Peace
was sung by the union. Articles on the program subject were read by
Mesdames Quint Barham, R. K. Morgan, Sr., George Stephenson, and D. B.
Smith. Roll call response was Peace Items. Guests of the union were Mrs.
Lilla Loving Ford, of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. J. M. Stammer, mother of the
hostess. The hostess was assisted by her mother in serving light
refreshments.
* * *
Business Changes Hands
J. F. and J. L. Simpson, of Booneville, have bought the grocery, feed and
hardware stores of T. A. Couch & Sons and will operate in connection with
their store at Booneville.
* * *
Edward Gill Hosts
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gill entertained at dinner Saturday evening honoring
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gill and daughter, Jane, of Sarasota, Fla. Other guests
were Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gill and Miss Mary Gill Moore.
* * *
Mrs. Daves Entertains
Mrs. James Daves entertained at her home Friday evening to compliment Miss
Courtney Gillespie, of Nashville, and Miss Jane Gill, of Sarasota, Fla.,
guests of Miss Mary Gill Moore. In the game of cootie, Miss Laura Mai
Davidson won high score prize and Miss Geraldine Sorrells received the
consolation. The hostess was assisted by her aunts, Mesdames Joplin and
Whitaker in serving a salad course.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. S. H. Allen is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Claude Greer, of Union City.
Miss Edith Morrison and son are in Camden spending their vacation with
relatives.
Mrs. L. G. Rives has returned from an extended visit in Bowling Green with
her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Burroughs and family.
Mr. Morgan Cunningham, of South Bend, Ind., is visiting his mother, Mrs.
Emma Moore.
Mr. Fishback Hathaway, of Chattanooga, is here for a few days.
Mr. George Warren spent the weekend in Nashville as the guest of Mr. Howard
Burkett. They attended the Nashville-Atlanta game.
Mrs. Tom Hobbs left Thursday for Hattisburg, Miss., to visit her husband
who is stationed at Camp Shelby.
Mrs. W. M. Scott, George and Mrs. Howard Cummings were in Shelbyville
Saturday night. They were accompanied home by Mr. Carroll Scott, Mrs.
Harold Scott and son, Terry Allen.
Mrs. Cassie Dwiggins Crawford is on an extended visit to Mrs. Sam Dwiggins,
of Lawrenceburg.
Miss Katherine Adams is visiting Mrs. Earl Pylant, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Ralston, of Lewisburg, were Sunday night guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Watkins.
Miss Betty Jo Cummings, of Fayetteville, spent last week here with
relatives and friends.
Word has been received here by Mrs. W. S. Joplin and Mrs. H. B. Whitaker
that their nephew, George Gillespie, son of Mr. Frank Gillespie, of Texas,
has been killed in action somewhere in France.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Tudor, of Huntsville, spent the weekend here with
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bolles.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Scott are spending their vacation in Knoxville.
Mr. Felix Benton Scott, of Nashville, spent the weekend here.
Mr. and Mrs. John Brock, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Harrison, and three daughters,
of Murfreesboro, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Watkins.
Mr. Carroll Scott, of Shelbyville, spent the weekend with his mother.
Mrs. Harold Scott and son, Terry, are spending several days with Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harris, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend here.
Mr. Earl Pylant, Sr., of Columbia, is visiting Mrs. Kate Pylant and Mrs.
Earl Pylant, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Hastings were in Nashville
Friday to see Atlanta and Nashville play ball.
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott and son, Larry and Edwin Ray, of Palmetto,
spent Sunday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Fowler.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boren, of Lewisburg, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Boren's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barham.
Little Miss Shelby Jean Wells, has returned from a Lewisburg hospital.
Mrs. Fred Watkins and daughter, Martha Ann, were in Lewisburg Monday.
Mr. Gus Fowler visited his parents Friday.
Mr. Carroll Scott spent Wednesday with his mother.
Mrs. Johnny Talley has returned from an extended visit to her husband, Pvt.
Johnny Talley, of Camp Hood, Texas.
Mrs. Newt Newhouse and son, Dickey, who has been on an extended visit to
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant left Sunday to join her husband,
Lt. Newhouse, of California.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant and daughter, Dot, accompanied their daughter,
Mrs. Newhouse, to Huntsville, Sunday.
Joe Buford Luna, of the U. S. Navy, who is stationed at Camp Wallace,
Texas, and Mrs. Luna, of St. Louis, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Buford Luna.
Pvt. George Whitaker, of St. Joseph, Mo., with a transport command, is
spending his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Whitaker and
other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Buford Luna and Mrs. Kate Pylant accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Buford Luna to Nashville Monday where they left for St. Louis and Texas.
Mrs. I. M. Davidson is visiting her husband in Tullahoma.
Mrs. Fred Montgomery and son, Billy, of Oak Ridge, spent the weekend with
her mother, Mrs. G. C. Hart.
Mrs. J. A. Stewart, of Columbia, was a recent guest of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Fowler.
* * *
Deaths
Patterson Biddle Land, Sr.
William C. Rodes


August 31, 1944
Petersburg Letter
Petersburg Colt Show
The 60th annual consecutive Colt Show will take place at the local grounds
on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 5 and 6. There will be two full days of
stock show and one night Tuesday, of the horse show. An added outstanding
feature will be the Jersey show on Tuesday, which will be made permanent.
The usual agricultural exhibit and floral hall will be featured.
Officers of the Colt Show Association are: G. E. McAdams, president; Dr.
W. S. Joplin, 1st vice-president; C. C. London, 2nd vice-president; Clayton
Scott, secretary-treasurer; David Askins, Clayton Scott, G. E. McAdams,
superintendents; J. F. Haynes, concessions; M. D. Brock, Thomas Warren, 4-H
club show; W. F. Moss, 4-H dairy show; E. K. Williams, Robert Nelms, home
food supply exhibit; W. L. Williams, Robert Nelms, agriculture; E. K.
Williams, horticulture; G. E. McAdams, C. C. London, Dr. Joplin, horse
show; Mrs. W. S. Joplin, woman's department; Mrs. Clayton Scott, Fred
Montgomery, baby show; Cecil Ellis, David Askins, ring masters; David
Askins, manager; Tommy Thompson, announcer.
* * *
Clark-Adams
On Wednesday evening in the study of the officiating minister, Rev. M. K.
Harwell, Miss Jean Adams became the bride of Robert Norris Clark, both
young people of the Ostella community. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Willie Adams and the bridegroom the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Clark.
Both are graduates of Cornersville High School.
* * *
Party Compliments Visitor
Miss Geraldine Sorrells was hostess to a party Friday evening to compliment
her guest, Miss Joan Crutcher, of Lynchburg. The guest list numbered
twenty-four. Both in and outdoor games were enjoyed. The roasting of
wieners added to the pleasures of the evening. Another out-of-town guest
besides the honoree was Miss Laura Wharton, of Atlanta.
* * *
Red Cross Work
Due to the lack of material, Red Cross work has been suspended for a few
weeks. Ample materials are on hand now and the services of all ladies of
the town and community are requested to assist in getting out the large
quota of supplies.
* * *
Family Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. R. Kenneth Morgan entertained with a family dinner Sunday
complimenting the following relatives: Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wade and
daughter, Marilyn, who has returned from the University of Mexico, where
she studied Spanish this summer, Dan Scott, Campbell Williams, of
Murfreesboro, Miss Pearl Wade and Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr.
* * *
W. S. C. S. Meets
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist Church
Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Thomas Moore, vice-president, presided over the
meeting, which was the second meeting of the month. Mrs. W. W. Gill was
Outlook chairman for the afternoon. Rev. Harwell directed The Spiritual
Life Lesson.
* * *
Services At Hickory Hill
Rev. D. B. Smith is engaged in a series of services at Hickory Hill,
Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Chestnut Ridge this week. The services
are conducted in the evening only.
* * *
Sunday School Class Entertained
Mrs. Herman Scott delightfully entertained her Sunday School class of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church with an outing to the Colt Show grounds
Saturday afternoon.
* * *
Petersburg H. D. C. Meets
Mesdames John and Arthur Talley were joint hostesses to the Petersburg HDC
at the club room Tuesday afternoon. Seasonal flowers in artistic
arrangements were used in the decorations for the occasion. The Meeting was
opened by singing America. followed by the reading of the club creed in
unison. Reports were made by the project leaders. Mesdames Oliver Talley
and Willie Mae Scott directed recreation. Miss Jones, county demonstrator,
demonstrated handicraft. Roll call response was Games I like to play. The
hostess served delicious sandwiches and iced drinks.
* * *
Birthday Party
Mrs. Jesse Moore honored her son, Billy Sam, with a party Thursday
afternoon is celebration of his 8th birthday. Attractive entertainment
features were, the gift shower, the playing of games, and serving ice cream
with the lovely birthday cake from which the honoree had extinguished the
eight lighted candles. Seventeen guests comprised this little company.
* * *
Deaths
George W. Gillespie


September 14, 1944
Petersburg Man Given Silver Star
With The Infantry Division In France - For continuing to fire his machine
gun in the face of a strong enemy counterattack in order to order his
unit's withdrawal during the Battle for Normandy, Pfc. Rex L. O'Neal of
Petersburg, Tenn., has been awarded the Silver Star.
Under heavy enemy fire, all other members of the gun crew except one were
killed or wounded. Pfc. O'Neal and the other member of the crew continued
to cover the unit's withdrawal until he was wounded by fragments from an
enemy artillery shell. He has since been awarded the Purple Heart in
addition to the Silver Star.
He is the son of Cabe L. O' Neal of Route three, Petersburg.


January 18, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Missing in Action
Sgt. Joe Edgar King is missing in action in the European war zone,
according to a message received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Holt King of
Howell. He is a grandson of Will King of this place, and nephew of Mrs.
Neil Green and Mrs. J. O. Jones of Petersburg. He received his grade and
high school education here and has many friends who will learn with deep
regret of this message. His brother Tech. Sergeant Jack Dyer King is
serving in Europe.
* * *
P. T. A. Meeting
The PTA held the regular monthly meeting at the elementary school Thursday
afternoon. In the business session, a report was made by Mrs. Bert Watt,
chairman of the membership committee. The sixth grade received the award
for most mothers enrolled, also the awarded for most mothers present. It
was voted to again serve Morgan School Junior-Senior banquet at the
commencement season. Announcement was made that the seventh grade would
render the Founder's Day program at the February meeting. Mrs. J. D. Eakin
led the devotional, after which the sixth grade, directed by their teacher,
Mrs. A. B. Shaddy, rendered the following program: piano solo, Dolores
Sorrells, Hope On the Horizon; Betty King, Poem; Franklin Baulch, Dialog;
Don Nichols and Malcolm Rives; Quartet, Ann Butler, Bobby Morgan, Loyd Luna
and Dolores Sorrells.
* * *
Officers of First National Bank
At a recent election, the following officers were certified for the new
year: R. H. Beasley, chairman of the board; J. J. Prosser, president; Ed
Scott and H. B. Marsh, vice-presidents; Joe Loyd Scott, cashier; Clayton
Scott, assistant cashier; Mrs. Cecil Ellis, bookkeeper. Directors: J. J.
Prosser, R. H. Beasley, Ed Scott, H. B. Marsh, J. L. Scott, H. G. Wade, and
Clayton Scott.
* * *
Masons Elect
Officers elected for the new year for the Petersburg Lodge, F. & A. M. 123,
are as follows: Leonard Talley, senior warden; Thurman Curlee, junior
warden; G. L. Franklin, secretary; W. A. Muse, treasurer; Wert Talley,
senior deacon; H. T. Simmons, junior deacon; Paul Talley, tyler; the Rev.
D. B. Smith, chaplain.
* * *
Mayor and Alderman Election
At the election of mayor and aldermen held in Petersburg Saturday the
following were elected: James Sanders, mayor; Joe Loyd Scott, H. B. Marsh,
Carl Ellis, C. C. London, Herman Scott, Marshall Talley.
* * *
Officers Elected for C. P. S. S.
The Sunday school of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church was reorganized
Sunday by electing the following officers and teachers: Joe L. Scott,
superintendent; Macon Hart, assistant superintendent; Miss Dot Pylant,
secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Joe L. Scott, teacher of young people; Mrs.
J. C. Scott, adults; Mrs. Herman Scott, juniors.
* * *
Dinner Party
Miss Olivene Pigg was hostess at a dinner Saturday evening to compliment
the following friends: Misses Ruth Phillips, Sally Chapman, Harry Hickman,
Bill Wharton, Ed Brown.
* * *
Research Club
Mesdames R. K. Morgan and George Stephenson were joint hostess to the
Research Club at the home of the latter, Monday afternoon. The house was
attractively decorated in potted plants. Mesdames E. F. Baulch and J. T.
Johnson directed the program, which was based on the subject of Fine Arts.
Mrs. Johnson gave a sketch of the program. Mrs. J. M. Greer's number was
The Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant. Mrs. J. F. Haynes gave the poem, Cliffs
of Dover. Mrs. J. D. Eakin rendered two piano numbers from McDowell. Miss
Alice Morgan of Lewisburg, a guest, delighted the club with special music.
Out-of-town guests in attendance besides Miss Morgan, were Mesdames
Clayton, Johnson, Murray and McClenahan, all of Lewisburg, and Mrs. R. E.
Lee of Pulaski. Local club guests were Mesdames John and Kenneth Morgan,
Icie Ralston, J. D. Eakin and Miss Pearl Wade. Attractive and delicious
salad plates were served during the social hour.
* * *
Rook Club
Mrs. W. B. Pigg was hostess to her rook club Thursday afternoon at her
home. Players of the game were seated at two tables. Mrs. Boone Moore was
highest scorer. Guests of the club at this meeting were Mrs. Boone Moore
and Mrs. J. F. Haynes. The hostess served a salad course after the game.
* * *
Visitors Complimented
Miss Jane Dunnavant of Pulaski, who is guest of Miss Jane Stephenson, was
the honoree of a rook party at the Stephenson home Saturday evening. Two
tables of players enjoyed the game, in which Whitfield Williams was the
highest scorer. Light refreshments were served.
* * *
Group Entertained At Dinner
Mrs. T. L. Warren entertained at dinner Sunday evening. Those enjoying the
hospitality were Miss Mary Gill Moore and Courtney Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs.
Tommy Warren, George Warren and Milton Holloway.
* * *
Mr. and Mrs. Bolles Entertain
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bolles entertained at dinner Sunday to compliment the
following guests Mr. and Mrs. Isham Smith of Shelbyville, Mr. and Mrs.
Levoy Wells, and Mrs. Lonnie Dunn and daughter, Nancy Jean, of Chestnut
Ridge and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Tudor of Petersburg.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Homer Smith of Clarksville visited her son, Chris, at the Morgan
School the weekend.
Miss Jane Dunnavant of Pulaski spent the weekend here as guest of Miss Jane
Stephenson.
Courtney Gillespie of Nashville was a weekend guest of Miss Mary Gill Moore.
Mrs. Bera Farris of Chapel Hill spent several days last week with her
mother and sister, Mrs. J. M. Stammer and Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Mrs. Southall Dixon of Jackson visited her son, Southall, at Morgan School
the weekend. She was accompanied by Mrs. Cora Anglin, also of Jackson, who
enrolled her son for the spring term.
Mrs. Joe Sorrells of Bellville visited Mrs. Fannie Stephenson and the
Misses Mary and Bessie D. Morton the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Talley were in Lewisburg Saturday to visit her sister,
Mrs. Walter Wilkerson of Cornersville, who is at the hospital. Mrs.
Wilkerson is ill of pneumonia.
Mrs. Verna Mitchell of Little Rock, Ark., has enrolled her son at Morgan School.
Pvt. Howard Butler of Camp Claiborne, and Cpl. Tom Porter of Camp Hood,
Texas are visiting their families in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dodson, their
parents.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Haynes and Miss Elaine Haynes were guests Sunday of Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Haynes of Lewisburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bryant of Huntsville were visiting relatives here Sunday.
Mrs. Tom Pierce left Wednesday for Akron, Ohio to join her husband.
I. M. Davidson is here for a months vacation before resuming his business.
Mrs. Sam Scott and grandson, Leon Scott, of Birmingham, visited relatives
here last week.
Teddy Green of the U. S. Navy at Pensacola, Fla., is visiting his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Green.
T. D. Young of the merchant marines, and Mrs. Young of Lewisburg visited
his parents here last week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gill were in Knoxville last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cummings of Lewisburg were guests of friends last week.


February 1, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Petersburg HDC
The Petersburg HDC met Tuesday afternoon at the club room with Mesdames
Jepp Collier and Boone Moore as joint hostesses. Mrs. Moore, president,
presided over the business session, in which the program for the year was
outlined. The demonstrator, Miss Jones, told future plans, and commented on
the program. The TB hospital fund received special emphasis in the new
year's program. Mrs. R. E. Collier conducted devotional, after which Mrs.
J. M. Greer reviewed the book The Necklace. Hostesses were named for the
new year and "Secret Pals" chosen. Delightful refreshments were served by
the hostesses during the social hour.
* * *
Miss Woodard Hostess
Miss Earline Woodard entertained with a party of lovely appointment at her
home Tuesday evening, to compliment her friend, Douglas Underwood of
Nashville, who was home from the Navy. Patriotic decorations were used
throughout the reception rooms, where rook was played. Refreshments were
served from the dining table which was centered with patriotic emblems.
Plate favors also emphasized the patriotic idea. There were thirteen guests
who enjoyed this hospitality.
* * *
Anniversary Observance
Rev. S. O. McAdoo announces that the 11:00 o'clock service at the Boonshill
C. P. Church next Sunday will be in observance of the 135th anniversary of
the organization of the church at Dickson, Tennessee.
* * *
Presbyterian Auxiliary
The Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met with Mrs. E. C. Rice on
Tuesday afternoon. Devotional was led by Mrs. T. L. Warren. Mrs. J. F.
Haynes was director of the subject Into the New World, preparatory to
Foreign Mission Week. The meeting was conducted with sentence prayers.
* * *
Methodist Missionary Society
Mrs. W. S. Joplin was hostess to the Methodist Missionary Society Tuesday
afternoon. Mrs. Thomas Moore presided and directed the review of The World
Outlook and Methodist Woman. Mrs. W. W. Gill was in charge of devotional.
After the program the members enjoyed a social hour in which Mrs. Joplin
served light refreshments.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Boone Moore had as guests Sunday her mother, Mrs. Lottie Gammill, and
sister, Mrs. Thomas Wiseman of Lynchburg.
Mrs. S. H. Allen, who has been attending her daughter, Mrs. Claude Greer of
Union City, for the past several weeks, returned home last week, reporting
Mrs. Greer's condition much more satisfactory.
Rev. S. O. McAdoo and Rev. D. B. Smith attended the funeral Monday of Rev.
F. M. Copeland of Flintville.
Henry Cole returned from a Lewisburg hospital Saturday.
Miss Eva Land left Wednesday afternoon for Ashville, N. C., to visit her
nephew, Capt. P. B. Land, and Mrs. Land.
W. W. Gill was in Nashville on business last Thursday.
Mrs. Bera Farris of Chapel Hill is spending some time with her mother and
sister, Mrs. J. M. Stammer and Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Mrs. Hal Moore and Mary Gill have returned from a visit to Nashville.
Mrs. J. M. Greer and Misses Mamye and Clara Percy attended the funeral
Thursday of Mrs. W. B. Lamb, Sr., of Fayetteville.
Sgt. Elbert Cashion of New Guinea is spending his month's furlough with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Cashion.
Mrs. John Foster of Greenville, Texas arrived Friday for a visit to her
sister, Mrs. Quint Barham and other relatives. Her father, J. J. Muse, who
had been visiting her, returned home at the same time.
Mrs. L. G. Rives was in Nashville Friday.
Mrs. Tom Shaddy and son, Jimmy, left Friday night to join her husband at
Camp Atterbury, Ind.
Mrs. Eugene Tillman of Lewisburg spent several days last week with Mr. and
Mrs. June Franklin.
Mrs. Grace Osborne of Fayetteville was guest of friends here Wednesday.
Mrs. Bernice Brown left Friday to visit Pvt. Brown at Camp Croft, S. C.
Mrs. Ed Mitchell was called to Selma, Ala., by the death of an uncle.
Mr. and Mrs. Knox Moore of Howell were visiting here Friday.
Mrs. Thurman Lane and Connie spent the weekend in Lewisburg with Roy Lane.
Miss Earline Woodard was guest of friends in Nashville the weekend.
Mrs. Ernest Foster and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gibson spent Sunday with
relatives in Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. John Simmons were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Will Cowden
and daughter.
Mrs. W. L. Carpenter of Decatur and Mrs. Jim Tuley of Fayetteville are
spending this week with their sister, Mrs. George Wells and family.
Pvt. George Whitaker of Memphis Municipal Airport, was a weekend guest of
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Whitaker.
John Marvin Daves of Nashville was with his parents for the weekend.
Rev. S. O. McAdoo and daughter, Bessie, attended services at Green Hill
Sunday and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Collier.
* * *
Deaths
Frances Phelps Sorrells
John Luna Warren


February 9, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
W. C. T. U. Meeting
An executive meeting of the WCTU was held Tuesday afternoon with the
president, Mrs. J. M. Greer as hostess, at her home. Mrs. W. B. Moore was
in charge of the devotional. A business session was held, after which Mrs.
Greer, delegate to the state convention, gave a detailed report of the
convention sessions.
* * *
Sunday School Class Entertained
Mrs. J. D. Eakin entertained the young people's Sunday School class of the
Presbyterian Church, of which Mrs. H. B. Whitaker is teacher, at her home
Wednesday evening. Seven tables of rook enjoyed this party. Misses Jane
Stephenson and Elaine Haynes were highest scorers. Thirty-five guests
shared this hospitality. Mrs. Eakin and Joan served refreshments after the
game.
* * *
Christian Woman's Council
The Christian Women's Council of the Petersburg community will hold the
first quarterly meeting February 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist
Church here. The program will feature an inspirational guest speaker, a
devotional, World Day of Prayer program and a shot business session. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
* * *
Rook Club
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., was hostess to her rook club Tuesday afternoon at
her home. Guests were seated at two tables for the game, in which Mrs.
Floyd Daves scored highest. The club guests of the afternoon were Mesdames
John Morgan and George Stephenson. During the social hour a salad course
was served by the hostess.
* * *
Hastings-Kuykendall
On Saturday afternoon, February 3, in Huntsville, Cpl. Charles Hastings of
Pratt Army Air Base, Kansas, and Robbie Jo Kuykendall of Akron, Ohio,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kuykendall of Flintville, were united in
marriage. Esq. Thomas W. Jones was the officiant. The couple was attended
by Miss Vida Kuykendall, sister of the bride, and Pfc. William R. Hastings
of Selfridge Field, Mich., brother of the bridegroom. Cpl. and Mrs.
Hastings together with her parents, were guests at dinner Sunday evening of
his mother, Mrs. J. W. Thornton, and grandmother, Mrs. W. R. Foster.
* * *
Boys and Girls Play Flintville
Both the boys and girls basketball teams went to Flintville Friday night
for a game with the lads and lasses of that school. The games resulted in
victory for Petersburg girls, but the boys lost to Flintville.
* * *
Auxiliary Entertained
Mrs. George Russell entertained the auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church
with a spend-the-day party Tuesday. The foreign mission study book West of
the Date Line was reviewed.
* * *
Tacky Party
The students of Morgan School had a jolly get-together Friday evening at
the gym in the form of a tacky party. Prizes for the tackiest boy and girl
went to Joe Collins and Carolyn Collier. Couples winning in the scavenger
hunt were Joan Eakin and Oscar Dyer, Geraldine Sorrells and Marcel
Reynolds. Refreshments were served.
* * *
Dinner Party
Mrs. J. C. Pigg entertained a group of young people at dinner Friday
evening to compliment Sgt. Harold Roberts of Baltimore, Md. Rook was
enjoyed after dinner. Twelve guests comprised the company.
* * *
Miss Stephenson Honored
Miss Ruth Bryant, a boarding student at Morgan School, entertained with a
dinner Sunday evening for Miss Jane Stephenson, who is to leave Thursday to
enter training in student cadet nurse's corps at Protestant hospital. A
three course dinner was served. The hostess was assisted in her courtesies
by her mother and sister, Mrs. Galon Bryant and Miss Laura Bryant of
Boonshill.
* * *
Miss Collier Entertains
Miss Stephenson was also complimented with a dinner on Saturday evening,
the courtesy of Miss Carolyn Collier. Guests sharing this hospitality
besides the honoree were Dot Pylant and Earline Woodard.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. J. M. Greer left Friday an indefinite stay with her son, Claude Greer
and Mrs. Greer of Union City. Mrs. Claude Greer continues to improve.
Miss Sarah Ralston of Southwestern University at Memphis, is here for a
visit to her mother.
Mrs. Ed Barham has returned from Lewisburg where she went to welcome her
little granddaughter, born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barham on Friday,
February 2.
Mrs. T. H. Owens of Monterey, Calif., has arrived for a visit to her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlee Dyer, after spending some time with her
husband at the naval air base at Monterey.
Mrs. Della Bledsoe has returned from a visit to her daughter, Miss Jane
Bledsoe of Chattanooga.
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rufe Hunter were his daughter, Mrs. Phil D.
Houston and Mr. Houston of Memphis and their son, Ted Houston of Webb
School at Bell Buckle.
Mr. and Mrs. John Davidson and Johnny spent the weekend with relatives in
Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh and H. B., Jr., Mrs. M. P. Marsh and Dixie Ann
were guests Sunday of the W. A. Beasleys of Nashville.
Mrs. Kenneth Morgan and Bobby have returned from a visit to her daughter
and husband in Miami, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dillard and daughter, Glendon, of Farmington and E. C.
Ezell of Chapel Hill have been recent guests of Mrs. J. M. Stammer.
Mesdames H. B. Whitaker, S. H. Allen, T. L. Warren, Tommy Warren and J. D.
Eakin went to Columbia Thursday for the executive board meeting of the
Columbia Presbyterial.
Ray Moore, little son of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore underwent a major
operation at a Lewisburg hospital on Monday. His condition is satisfactory.
Oliver Russell March of Chattanooga was with relatives here last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Moss, Carolyn and Bobby, Jr., of Chattanooga are guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore.
Pfc. William R. Hastings of Selfridge Field, Mich., and Cpl. Charles
Hastings of Pratt Army Air Base, Kansas are spending some time with their
mother and grandmother, Mrs. J. W. Thornton and Mrs. W. R. Foster.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gill and Gail were guests for the weekend of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dwiggins of Atlanta.
Miss Addie Logan visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Broadway at Howell on Monday.
Miss Olivene Pigg, who is now employed at Lewisburg, spent Monday night
with Miss Jane Stephenson.


March 8, 1945
Organization Of Lions Club At Petersburg Officers Elected
The Lions club has been organized in Petersburg with the following officers
elected: Russell H. Beasley, president; George Lane, first vice-president;
Marshall Talley, 2nd vice-president, George T. Stephenson, 3rd
vice-president; Robert Lane, secretary-treasurer; James W. Sanders,
chairman of publicity; the Rev. S. O. McAdoo, program chairman; R. Kenneth
Morgan, lion tamer; and T. B. Clark, tail twister. Directors are J. T.
Johnson, Herman Scott and Allen Shaddy.
Braly Craig Lewisburg assisted in the organization of the club.


April 5, 1945
Petersburg
Mr. and Mrs. Lane Entertain
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lane entertained at lunch Sunday to compliment a group
of relatives. Seated with the hosts were Mrs. J. F. Tate, Mrs. Eva Bobo;
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Tate and son, James Ewell
of Pleasant Grove, Mrs. J. A. Green and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pigg and family
of Petersburg.
* * *
Cemetery Work
The management of Old Orchard Cemetery wishes to state that spring work on
the cemetery has begun. Anyone who has not paid for work is requested to
contact one of the workers and pay dues that the entire cemetery may be put
in good condition.
* * *
Rook Club
Mrs. Harry Lane was hostess to her rook club Thursday afternoon at her
home. Two tables for the players were invitingly placed in the living room
which was cheery in colorful flower decorations. At the end of a spirited
game, high score honors went to Mrs. Morgan, Sr., Mrs. Jack Cummings and
Mrs. Floyd Daves who tied. Mrs. James Daves and Mrs. R. Adams were club
guests. Delightful refreshments were served during the social hour.
* * *
Wiener Roast
Burl Phillips, Jimmy Talley and Earl Mack Bryant were joint hosts at a
wiener roast Friday evening at the home of Frances Murdock to compliment
their friends of grade school. After roasting wieners on the lawn of the
Murdock home the group went into the house and played games. In all, it was
a jolly get-together.
* * *
Petersburg HDC
Mrs. Jack Cummings was hostess to the HDC at the club room Friday
afternoon. Mrs. Boone Moore, president, presided and Mrs. Jepp Collier,
secretary, read the minutes of the former meeting, which were approved.
Mrs. Quint Barham was in charge of devotional. Mrs. Harry Lane made a
report on home management. Mrs. Elmore of Washington, D. C., who
accompanied Miss Jones gave a demonstration on dish gardening of wild
plants. Miss Jones' demonstration was kitchen improvement. Mrs. Cummings
was assisted by Mrs. W. B. Pigg in serving lovely afternoon refreshments.
* * *
Class Leaders
Helen Doris Wells has been named valedictorian of the eighth grade class of
the elementary school. Lester Nichols is salutatorian. The former is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wells and the latter the son of Mrs. Huff
Nichols and the late Mr. Nichols.
* * *
Group Entertained
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lane delightfully entertained twenty-seven relatives and
friends at a well planned luncheon Sunday. The luncheon was served buffet
style.
* * *
Personals
Misses Sarah Ralston and Mary Eakin of Southwestern University at Memphis,
were with their respective home people for the Easter season.
The Rev. Belk of Pulaski was the guest speaker at the Presbyterian Church
Sunday.
Mrs. Floyd Burt and Mrs. Thurman Thompson of Lewisburg were guests Sunday
of Mrs. Icie Ralston and daughter.
Morgan boarding students left for their homes Thursday to spend Easter holidays.
Misses Carolyn Collier and Earline Woodard were guests for the weekend of the
latter's aunt, Mrs. John Simmons, and Mr. Simmons of Huntsville.
Joe Mack Lambert of the armed service left Monday after spending his
furlough with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan were guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix
Reeves of Antioch, for the weekend.
The Rev. and Mrs. Virgil Bailey of McKenzie arrived Thursday for a visit to
their parents. He left Saturday to fill his appointment at Central City,
Ky., but Mrs. Bailey remained for a longer visit.
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Baulch and sons spent the holidays with relatives at
Portland and Gallatin.
Mr. and Mrs. Irby Holloway and daughter, Ann, of Huntsville, were guests of
relatives here Sunday.
Miss Eva Land was guest several days last week of the Rev. and Mrs. Vaughn
Fults of Lewisburg.
Bert Rice of Birmingham spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. E. C. Rice.
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Lambert of Shelbyville were guests of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lambert Sunday.
Jerry Montgomery of Oak Ridge has been visiting relatives here.
Miss Jane Bledsoe of Chattanooga was weekend guest of her mother.
L. G. Rives was in Nashville Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Errol Bledsoe have returned from a visit to her parents at
Loudon, Tennessee.
Mrs. John L. Marsh had as Sunday guests Mrs. J. S. Tate and Mrs. Renegar
Duke and daughters, Betty and Nannie, of Fayetteville.
Miss Aline Collier of Nashville has been home several days to attend her
father, who is ill.


April 12, 1945
Petersburg
Commencement Program
The commencement program of the Petersburg Elementary School will be April
15, Sunday, at 11:00 a.m., at the school auditorium. Commencement sermon by
Eld. D. D. Woody. Wednesday night, April 18, eighth grade play, Deacon
Dubbs. Thursday night, April 19, graduating exercises.
* * *
Guest Speakers Complimented
Mrs. Walter Stamper of Chattanooga, president of the Tennessee Federation
of Women's Clubs, and Mrs. J. B. Lauderback of the extension department of
the University of Tennessee, who were guest speakers at a meeting of farm
women, were entertained at lunch at the home of Mrs. Thomas Moore, and Mrs.
J. T. Johnson and Mrs. E. F. Baulch as hostesses. Decorations for the
luncheon were in rose, using tulips. Mrs. Stamper spoke to the assembly on
the subject The American Home. Mrs. Lauderback's subject was The Family in
War Times. Mrs. Joe L. Scott and Mrs. R. K. Morgan rendered a duet, in
costume, sang Easter Bonnet. Mrs. Clifton of Chattanooga, sister of Mrs.
Lauderback, accompanied them here.
* * *
Mr. and Mrs. Watkins Hosts
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins were hosts at dinner Sunday. Their guests were
Mrs. Addie McRory of Cornersville, Mesdames Arthur and Oliver Talley and
Mrs. John Talley and children.
* * *
Morgan Winner
At the inter-scholastic literary league contest, held at Murfreesboro last
week, Morgan School bore off the prize. Charles Noah and Lynn Miles won
first in the debate and David Russell second as speaker.
* * *
Personals
T. J. Lambert has sold his grocery business and home to Mr. Simpson.
Mrs. Louise Swain of Fayetteville spent the weekend here with her sister,
Mrs. Marks Davidson.
Frank Holloway is in Leonard's Hospital in Lewisburg.
C. A. "Chalmers" Gleghorn was buried Saturday afternoon.
Miss Lenore Drennan was here for the recital and was guest of Miss Edith Dysart.
Leslie Lambert has accepted a position with the American Red Cross, as
field director for foreign service and is located in Washington, D. C.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Prosser, Mr. and Mrs. Holden Rice and mother, Mrs.
Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Foster and Mrs. Walter Prosser of Fayetteville
were here for the music recital.
Charles Wharton and Laura, of Atlanta, were here last week.
Mrs. Rosser Ward of Stockbridge, Ga., was guest of her mother, Mrs. Laura
Rodes last week.
Ollie Barham of Nashville was in town over the weekend.
Lt. Commander Bert Beasley is home for a week long visit with his parents.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Daves on April 4, a son, named James Benjamin.
S2-C Buford Richardson is spending his furlough with his wife after several
months overseas.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barham of Blakely, Ga., spent last week here with his sister.
Mrs. George Fowler and Mrs. Fred Watkins spent Monday at Chapel Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmons have named their son, born March 21, James Thomas.
Mrs. Marvin Miller and sons of Nashville visited her mother last week.
Mrs. John Davidson and sons, Johnny and Bobby, have returned from a two
week visit with her mother, Mrs. G. P. Jones of Nashville.
Staff Sgt. James Bledsoe of Key West, Fla., has been here with his parents
on furlough.
Mrs. Homer Freeman of Lewisburg was with homefolks here last week.
Mrs. Marshall Talley, Mrs. J. C. McRady and Mrs. Joe L. Scott were in
Nashville Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Bobby and Alice, and Mrs. Clayton Scott made a
visit to Nashville last week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Collier of Shelbyville, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Massey of
Lewisburg, Miss Aline Collier of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sorrells
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Collier Sunday at dinner.


May 31, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Lambert-Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Nichols of Petersburg announce the marriage of their
daughter, Nina, to Pvt. Joe Mack Lambert of the armed forces in France, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Will Lambert of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Petersburg. The
vows were said on March 31, in Huntsville, in the office of Judge Thomas W.
Jones. She is with her parents while her husband is in service.
* * *
Morgan Summer School
The Morgan summer school will open on Monday, June 11. A large enrollment
is expected of both grade and high school students.
* * *
M. E. Missionary Society
Mrs. Hal Moore was hostess to the Methodist Missionary Society Tuesday
afternoon. A very helpful program was rendered.
* * *
Petersburg HDC
Mrs. R. E. Collier was hostess to the Petersburg HDC at the club room
Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Boone Moore, president, presided. The meeting was
opened by repeating the club collect and singing the club song, Mrs. W. B.
Pigg rendered the devotional. Project leader reports were made. Mrs. George
Stephenson read a timely magazine article. Miss Nell Jones, county
demonstrator, demonstrated the preparation of food for the frozen food
locker. The hostesses served ice drinks and sandwiches during social hour.
* * *
4-H Club Picnic
The 4-H club enjoyed an ideal picnic Friday in the O. F. Gill lot. Games
and picnic were attractive features of the occasion. Miss Nell Jones, home
demonstration agent, accompanied the group.
* * *
Rook Club
Mrs. Floyd Daves was hostess to her rook club at a luncheon at her home
last Thursday afternoon. After the luncheon, rook was played at two tables,
resulting in high score for Mrs. Jack Cummings. Mrs. M. P. Marsh and Mrs.
James Daves were additional guests.
* * *
Council of Christian Women
The Council of Christian Women of the Petersburg community met at the
Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon. Following an address by J. T. Johnson
on Dumbarton Oaks Plans a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments served.
* * *
Mrs. R. K. Morgan Hostess
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., was hostess at lunch Monday to her daughter and
several grandchildren. Those sharing the hospitality were Mrs. Warren
Gibson and Jimmy of Lewisburg, Mrs. Marvin Miller and Steve, and Mrs.
Raymond Burton of Nashville, Mrs. Lon Cunningham and Mrs. Billy Downing and
daughter of Fayetteville.
* * *
Auxiliary Entertained
The birthday auxiliary meeting of the auxiliary of the local Presbyterian
Church was fittingly observed at the home of Mrs. Fred Dwiggins Tuesday in
an all-day session. A splendid program was rendered and a liberal offering
for the Kongo mission was made.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barham of Lewisburg were called here by the death of his
grandmother.
Mr. and Mrs. Avon Dyer Barham and daughter Evelyn, of Fayetteville, were
guests Sunday of his aunt, Mrs. Della Bledsoe. Miss Jane Bledsoe of
Chattanooga was also a guest.
Lonnie Nichols of the medical corps, who has been serving overseas for
three years, has landed in the states en-route home.
Claude Greer of Union City was here for the weekend to visit his wife at
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Allen.
* * *
Deaths
W. A. King
Fannie Rainey Muse


June 21, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Services At the Church of Christ
You are invited to attend the services at the local Church of Christ
beginning Sunday, July 1. The preaching will be done by Paul S. Hunton of
Tampa, Fla., and singing will be under the direction of Richard Rivers.
Week day services will be at 3:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Eld. E. H. Ijams of
Nashville will fill his regular appointment the fourth Sunday in June.
* * *
Teachers for Elementary School
The following teachers have been elected by the Lincoln and Marshall county
board of education for the Petersburg Elementary School for the term
1945-46:
Mrs. I. M. Davidson, first grade; Mrs. J. C. Scott, second grade; Miss
Ellen Gray Taylor, third grade; Mrs. Marshall Talley, fourth grade; Mrs.
Joe L. Scott, fifth grade; Mrs. Allen Shaddy, sixth grade; Mrs. D. B.
Smith, seventh grade, Miss Ann Woodard, principal and teacher of eighth
grade.
* * *
Personals
Louis and Vance Greer of Oak Ridge were guests of relatives and friends
here during the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives spent the day Sunday in Wartrace as guests of her
brothers, W. C. and J. H. Gordon and their families.
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Holloway received the message Friday of the death at
Gadsden, Ala., of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. D. Holloway
Mrs. J. H. Green had a minor operation last week at the Lincoln county
hospital, and is making satisfactory improvement.
Mrs. Ada Russell had as guests Sunday Mrs. Viola Taylor, Mrs. Fannie O'Neal
and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Woods and daughter, all of Spring Place.
Claude Greer of Union City joined his wife here for the weekend. Mrs. Greer
is spending the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Allen.
Guest during the past week of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Collier were Mr. and Mrs.
Clyde Collier of Shelbyville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Massey and Bobby and Mrs.
William Massey and Billy, all of Lewisburg, and Miss Aline Collier of
Nashville.
Miss Earline Woodard returned Saturday from a visit to points of interest
in California.
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Jones of Nashville were guests the weekend of Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Pack.
Miss Martha Ann Loving left Friday for summer work at Clinton, Tennessee.
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Massey, Mrs. Wilson Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hazelwood
and their son, W. E., of Detroit, were guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Escue of near Lewisburg.
Mrs. Raymond Luna has returned from a visit to Athens, Ga.
Mrs. Bob Pack and Miss Mary Elizabeth Pack returned last week from a visit
to her brothers, O. E. and C. A. Cashion of Trenton, Texas.
Mrs. Estelle Orr and children, Virginia and Thomas, and Mrs. C. P. Fortune
and son, Crawford, of Lewisburg, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. A. P.
Marsh and Miss Eva Land.
Mr. Hill of Douglas, Ga., has been added to the faculty of the Morgan
summer school.
Hugh Greer of Detroit and Joe Greer of Florida joined the other three
brothers here Sunday for a visit to their mother, Mrs. J. M. Greer and
other relatives.
The Morgan summer school students enjoyed a dance at the school gym
Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Green of Fayetteville and their daughter, Miss Margaret
Green of Memphis, were luncheon guests Sunday of the family of Mr. and Mrs.
J. C. Pigg and Mrs. J. A. Green.
Miss Ophelia Moore of Nashville is guest this week of Mrs. J. E. Pylant.
Miss Mamye Percy returned Sunday from the Lincoln county hospital following
a successful appendectomy.
W. E. Hazelwood of Detroit is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hazelwood.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmack Sullivan and daughters, Barbara and Diane, have
returned to Akron after visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Moore.
Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Fred Watkins were in Nashville Wednesday.
Mrs. Betty Finley is visiting in Lewisburg.
Mrs. Raymond Sowell and children of Lewisburg spent the weekend with Mr.
and Mrs. T. E. Sowell.
Mrs. S. Z. Phlieger of Columbia and Mrs. J. N. Murdock were guests Sunday
of their mother, Mrs. C. F. Harrison.
Mrs. Arthur Talley was called to Bardwell, Ky., last week by the serious
illness of her sister, Mrs. W. L. Elliston.
Mrs. Tommy Warren is in a Lewisburg hospital for treatment.
Miss Sarah Ralston is visiting in Dyersburg this week.
R. K. Morgan has joined his family in Daytona Beach, Fla., for a visit to
his daughter.
Carl Travis Johnson sustained a broken arm in an accident Monday.
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., is visiting her daughters in Nashville.
The Rev. and Mrs. John S. Smith and children, Maribeth and David of Kenton,
and Mrs. Virgil Bailey of Memphis are guests of their parents, the Rev. and
Mrs. D. B. Smith for the week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan were in Nashville Monday.
Miss Ophelia Moore of Nashville is guest this week of Mrs. J. E. Pylant.
* * *
Deaths
Mabel Barrett Barham


June 14, 1945
Teachers Appointed For Year 1945-1946
The following list of names are the teachers recently elected for the
elementary schools of the county for the year 1945-1946 by the County Board
of Education.
Petersburg: Mrs. Cecil Scott, Mrs. Joe L. Scott, Mrs. Marks Davidson, Ann
Woodard, principal.
Petersburg Colored School: Shirb Gilbreth, principal; Cleo Moorehead, P. H.
Johnson, Bertha Lester.
Howell: Mrs. Ann Ruth Marshall


June 28, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Visitors Entertained
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Adams were hosts at a well appointed luncheon Sunday
complimenting their house guests Miss Ann Pearl Whitson and Mrs. Rocky
Pilicrini and daughter, Nanette, all of Cookeville. Seated with the hosts
and the honor guests were Sgt. and Mrs. Raymond Phillips of Culleoka.
* * *
Womanless Wedding
The Lions Club of Petersburg will present The Womanless Wedding at Morgan
School auditorium on Thursday evening, June 28, at 8 o'clock.
* * *
Union Revival Services
The Rev. H. C. Walton of Memphis will be speaker in the union services to
be held at the Presbyterian Church beginning on Sunday, July 8, and
continuing for ten days with two services daily.
* * *
Mr. and Mrs. Jones Entertained
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Marsh and Miss Eva Land entertained with a luncheon
Sunday to compliment Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Jones.
* * *
Luncheon Compliments Visitors
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were hosts at lunch Sunday to
the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Nichols, Sr., of Lewisburg, Mr.
and Mrs. Will Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cashion of Petersburg.
* * *
Tucker-Brown
Miss Melba Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Allen Brown, became the
bride of John Tucker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tucker of near here, at
a ceremony in Huntsville, June 16. Judge Jones officiated. Both parties
attended Lincoln County schools. They will make their home near
Fayetteville.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Cummings and Betty Jo, of Fayetteville, after a visit
to relatives here, left Saturday morning for a three week visit in Wichita
Falls, Texas.
Mrs. Maud Brents has returned after a visit to her sister, Mrs. Icie Pigg
and other relatives of Fayetteville.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Davis at a Lewisburg hospital, on June 20, a
little daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Russell March and two children, Ranet and Janet, also
their mother, Mrs. A. O. March of Knoxville, spent the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. George Russell and other relatives.
Mrs. J. H. Dooley and daughters, Mrs. G. C. English and Misses Rena and
Margaret Dooley of Mt. Pleasant, were guests for the day Saturday of Mrs.
T. L. Warren and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cummings spent the weekend in Nashville and Shelbyville.
Miss Bessie McAdoo in a Lewisburg hospital convalescing from a recent operation.
Mrs. C. I. Hopper of Boonshill is guest of her brother, D. B. Smith and
Mrs. Smith.
Allen Watson and daughter, Mrs. Tom Pierce and family have taken an
apartment with J. D. Hanaway.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Collier of Shelbyville came here Sunday to accompany Mr.
and Mrs. R. E. Collier to Nashville for a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Dumont
Jordon and family, and Miss Aline Collier.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Beasley were in Nashville Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Reavis of Lewisburg is visiting her son, Grady Reavis and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Jepp Collier accompanied their daughter, Miss Carolyn Collier
to Murfreesboro Monday after her weekend visit at home. She is attending
summer school at S. T. C.
Sgt. Edwin Scott of Atlanta was at home for the weekend with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Scott.
Mrs. Robert Thompson of Lewisburg spent the weekend with relatives here.
Mrs. Kenneth Hastings and Carroll Scott of Shelbyville were the Sunday
guests of their mother, Mrs. Willie Mae Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. John Brock and Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Harrison of Murfreesboro
were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Talley.
Mrs. Leo Edward Keimig of Daytona Beach, Fla., arrived for a summer visit
to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Morgan. Her parents returned with her,
Mrs. Morgan having been with her in Florida for five weeks, and Mr. Morgan
for a week.
Mrs. I. M. Davidson and granddaughter, Sue Ann, spent Wednesday with
relatives at Chapel Hill.
Mrs. Jepp Collier was in Nashville Wednesday.
Derry Dryden of the Fayetteville Observer office is spending vacation at
home this week.
Floyd Taylor of Memphis was a guest this week of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cummings.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. London attended the Columbia horse show.
Holly Murdock of Nashville, a former Morgan student, visited here during
the weekend with friends.
Benny Dysart of Mt. Pleasant is spending this week in the home of his
grandmother, Mrs. B. C. Dysart.
Mrs. Boone Moore has returned from a visit to her mother, Mrs. Lottie
Gammill of Wartrace.
Mrs. Fred Watkins was called to Cornersville Monday by the illness of her
father, John Ketchum.
Mrs. Sam Scott, who recently returned from the hospital, is spending this
week at the home of her son, J. C. Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lane visited their aunt, Mrs. J. F. Tate at Pleasant
Grove Sunday.
Mrs. John Butler is in a Lewisburg hospital for treatment.
Mrs. A. O. Townsend of McMinnville is here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jesse Hastings preparatory to an operation Tuesday at Lewisburg. Her niece,
Mrs. John Adkins of Lewisburg joined her here for the weekend.
Guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gill are her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Dwiggins of Atlanta, and her aunts, Mesdames Dell Welling, and Violet
Welt of Toledo, Ohio.
Mrs. May Cole and daughter have returned from Akron, Ohio, where they
visited Mrs. G. L. Smith, and Mr. Smith.


July 5, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Rook Club
Miss Pearl Wade was hostess to her rook club Thursday afternoon at her
apartment. Gift bouquets of summer flowers were effectively used in the
living room as decorations for the party. The game was played at two tables
and Mrs. G. C. Hart was the highest scorer. Special guests of the club for
the game besides Mrs. G. C. Hart were Mrs. Pearl Hart and Mrs. J. T.
Johnson. The hostess served delightful afternoon refreshments. Other guests
of the afternoon to tea were Mrs. Clayton Scott, Mrs. George Stephenson,
Mrs. Leo Keimig of Miami, Fla., Miss Alice Morgan and Mrs. Kenneth Morgan.
* * *
Petersburg HDC
Mrs. D. B. Smith was hostess to the Petersburg HDC Tuesday afternoon at the
community club rooms. Gift bouquets of assorted flowers brightened the
reception room where the members assembled for the program. Mrs. George
Stephenson presided, in the absence of the president, Mrs. Boone Moore. In
the business session it was voted to assist the Lions Club in the
redecoration and repairing of the club rooms. Mrs. C. P. Marsh was enrolled
as a member. The program was opened by singing the club song. The home
service leader, Mrs. Jack Cummings, directed the meditations. Roll call
response was Problems in Interior Decorations. The clothing leader, Mrs.
Quint Barham, directed the program and gave an outstanding demonstration of
a dress made from feed sacks. The county demonstrator demonstrated very
effectively interior decorations. The hostess served a refreshing ice
course during the social hour.
* * *
Gift Tea
Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole entertained with a gift tea to
compliment Mrs. Lonnie Nichols, Jr., a recent bride. The Moore home was
elaborately decorated for the occasion in summer flowers of many hues. In
an unique manner the large array of gifts was presented the honoree, amid
many expressions of admiration and thanks. Among those out-of-town
attending were Mesdames Herbert and Everett Gibson and Mrs. Bob McGill of
Shelbyville, and Mrs. Will Hardison of Lewisburg.
* * *
Rescued from Ship
Mrs. John Morgan has received a message from her son, Howard Burkett, that
he is safe after the sinking of his ship The Bunker Hill.
* * *
Services At Church of Christ
Paul S. Hunton of Miami, Fla., is conducting a series of services at the
Church of Christ this week, which will extend into next week. Richard
Rivers of Nashville is song leader. Services at 3:00 and 8:30 p.m.
* * *
Personals
Miss Alice Morgan has entered Draughon's business college at Nashville.
Miss Sarah Ralston is a guest of friends at Dyersburg this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watson and Mr. and Mr. L. G. Rives were guests one day
last week of Mr. and Mrs. Jepp Smith of Elora.
Mr. and Mrs. Theo Barnes of Howell were guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs.
D. M. Holloway.
Sgt. W. H. Wells of Parris Island, S. C., is spending a three week furlough
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Wells.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davidson, who have resided for several years in St.
Louis, arrived Saturday to make their home in Tennessee. They, with their
little daughter, Sue Ann, who has been visiting here several weeks, will be
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marks Davidson, temporarily.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Baulch of Lewisburg were guests Sunday of his brother,
E. F. Baulch and family.
Miss Joetta Pigg has entered Andrew Jackson business college.
Mrs. Jepp Collier and Miss Bessie D. Morton are on a two week vacation
visit to relatives in Toledo and Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith and their guest, Mrs. C. I. Hopper visited his
brother, K. T. Smith, and Mrs. Smith.
William Edmiston of Venice, Fla., is visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Cowden visited in Huntsville Sunday and accompanied Miss
Earline Woodard home, who had been visiting there.
Mrs. H. B. Marsh was in Nashville Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beasley of Nashville were here Sunday to visit
relatives and attend services at the Church of Christ.
Mrs. Mildred Scott arrived Monday from Detroit to visit relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Leonard and children of Birmingham, visited his uncle,
W. W. Leonard and other relatives last week.
Mrs. Benny Owen of Fayetteville and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dyer and children of
Nashville are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carlee Dyer.
Miss Margaret Leonard of Nashville was home for the weekend.
Misses Eleanor and Virginia Barnes of Delina were with friends here last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crawford visited his mother, Mrs. C. M. Crawford last Sunday.
Mrs. Reeves Brewer and son of Louisville, are visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Haislip.
The Rev. Alexander of St. Louis is with friends here.
Guests Sunday of Eld. Jim Sanders were Shields Brewer, Walter Arnold, and
John Joins of McBurg.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. George and sons, Jerry and Ralph, of Danville, Ill.,
were guests last week of her sister, Mrs. Herman Scott.
Mesdames Ed Scott and Thomas Moore and Fishback Hathaway visited their
respective relatives in Chattanooga the weekend.
Mrs. Earl Garrett of Yell and Mrs. Shirley House of Lewisburg were guests
Wednesday of Mrs. Ossie Brock.
Miss Aline Crick of Lewisburg spent Wednesday here.
Misses Ada and Johnnie McLean and Mrs. Eugene Hughes of Lawrenceburg are
guests this week of the J. W. Thompson family.


July 12, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Hensley-Massey
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Massey of Fayetteville announce the marriage of their
daughter, Mayme, to Clifford Hensley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hensley of
Petersburg, on Monday, May 21, in Huntsville, with Judge Thomas W. Jones
officiating in his office. Mr. Hensley recently returned from several
months overseas with the army, and has received an honorable discharge.
They are residing temporarily with his parents here.
* * *
Nichols-Aldrich
Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Aldrich announce the marriage of their daughter,
Margaret, to William Roy Nichols, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Nichols. The
marriage took place June 7, in Huntsville, with Judge Thomas W. Jones
officiating in his office. The only attendants were Pfc. Elgin Nichols of
Avon Park, Fla., and Mrs. Nichols. Sgt. Nichols recently returned from
European service and is on furlough awaiting his next assignment.
* * *
Growing Interest In Union Revival Services
The interest and congregations in the union revival, conducted at the
Presbyterian Church, continues to grow. Rev. H. C. Walton of Central C. P.
Church of Memphis, is a forceful speaker. Rev. S. O. McAdoo, the C. P.
pastor here, was the Sunday morning speaker. Rev. E. F. Baulch,
Presbyterian pastor, spoke Sunday evening and Rev. M. K. Harwell, pastor of
the M. E. Church, was speaker Monday morning. Charles Sullivan of Delina,
is song leader. Rev. Walton conducted his first service Monday evening.
Much publicity has been given to these services. You are cordially invited
to attend.
* * *
Services At Medium Church, Delina
Rev. D. E. Hinkle will be the speaker in a series of services at Medium
M. E. Church at Delina, beginning the fifth Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Charlie
Sullivan will be song leader. Rev. M. K. Harwell is pastor.
* * *
Residence Burns
The farm residence of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pigg was totally destroyed by
fire Friday morning between 11:00 and 12:00 o'clock, together with
practically all the contents. The fire originated from as oil stove, during
the process of cooking the noon meal. The loss is only partially covered by
insurance.
* * *
4-H Club Camp
Those from the Petersburg 4-H club leaving Monday to attend the district
4-H camp at Columbia were: Warrell Archer, Reba Beard, Helen Doris Wells,
Ruby Nell Watt, Billie Jo Woodard, Joan Luna, Frances Murdock, Jimmy Talley
and Burl Phillips.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Claude Greer of Union City, who for several weeks has been with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Allen, returned home last Thursday, accompanied
by her husband and daughter and her mother.
Mrs. J. A. Green is with her son, C. A. Green, and Mrs. Green at
Fayetteville, since the loss of her daughter's home by fire.
Mrs. J. C. Scott represented the C. P. Missionary Society at the missionary
rally in Fayetteville Thursday.
Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Wright of
Fayetteville last week.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Collier were joined in Lewisburg Sunday by their
daughter, Miss Aline Collier of Nashville, and were luncheon guests of Mrs.
Collier's nephews, William and Bob Massey and their families.
James T. Rodes of Oak Ridge spent the weekend with his relatives here.
Mrs. D. M. Holloway and Mrs. Lizzie Ramsey have been notified of the
illness of their bother, A. O. Barnes of Fayetteville.
James Fowler Scott of Belfast, son of J. C. Scott of this place, underwent
an appendectomy at a Lewisburg hospital last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd and Carolyn, of Shelbyville, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. G. E. Redd.
Fred Watkins returned Sunday from a business trip to St. Louis.
Guests Sunday of Oliver Talley, who is ill, are his sister, Mrs. John
Brock, Mr. Brock, and Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Harrison, all of Murfreesboro,
and brother, Anderson Talley of Belfast.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sorrells were in Shelbyville Sunday to see their new
grandson, L. G. "Gill" Cartwright III.
Earl Pylant of Columbia spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Kate Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nell Cole were in Shelbyville Sunday to
visit Mrs. Kenneth Hastings at the Bedford county hospital, where she
underwent a recent operation.
Howard Burkett of the U. S. Navy, is here for a brief visit, guest of his
mother, Mrs. John Morgan, and Mr. Morgan.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Adams announce the birth of a son, Larry Ledford, at
the Lincoln county hospital on Thursday, July 5.
Walter Smith of Nashville spent the weekend with his family here.
Miss Joyce Norwood has returned from a visit in Orlando, Fla.
Mrs. J. T. Woodard and Miss Ann Woodard have moved to their new home on
High street. The house they vacated is now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Sowell.
Rev. and Mrs. M. K. Harwell and son, V. C. Harwell and family of
Fayetteville, have returnedfrom a visit to another son, E. B. Harwell,
Mrs. Harwell and children of Milan, Tennessee.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shaddy have moved to their house in West End, recently
purchased from E. L. Mitchell.
Miss Louise Franklin of Montgomery, Ala., is visiting friends here this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Avon Barham and daughter of Fayetteville and their father,
Ollie Barham of Nashville have been visiting Mrs. Della Bledsoe and family.
Mesdames Sanders, Owsley and Crane were in Fayetteville Thursday to visit
their sister, Mrs. Arch Sanders.
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Marsh were in Lewisburg on business Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sowell and daughter of Fayetteville were guests last week
of Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Sowell.
Miss Joetta Pigg of Andrew Jackson Business college, Nashville, was home
for the weekend.
Miss Mamye Percy has resumed her position at Marsh's store after recent illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haggerty of Gallatin were here last week on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Eagin of Nashville spent the fourth with relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Curlee of Akron have arrived for a visit to relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Couch of Nashville visited here last week.
Billy Montgomery of Oak Ridge is guest of his grandmother, Mrs. G. C. Hart.
Rev. and Mrs. M. K. Harwell have as their guests this week, Mrs. D. D.
Daniel and little daughter, Larrie Del, of Lewisburg, and their son, E. B.
Harwell and Bobby, of Milan.
Guests to dinner Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman were Mrs.
Ethel Gilbert, Mrs. Floyd Dryden, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bledsoe, all of
Shelbyville, Warren Gilbert of Memphis, and James Gilbert and son of Cairo,
Ill.
Pfc. George Whitaker of Homestead Air Base, Homestead, Fla., is home on
furlough.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wilson and Mrs. Mary Reavis of Lewisburg were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Marsh and Miss Eva Land Sunday.
Mrs. Wendell H. Baulch of Lewisburg spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs.
John Pierce and family.
Mrs. Susie Terry and Mrs. Matt West of Fayetteville were Sunday guests of
Mrs. Rufe Hunter.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harris of Chattanooga were guests last week of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beasley and John Marvin Daves of Nashville spent the
fourth here with relatives.
Harold Scott of the armed forces, stationed at Daytona Beach, Fla., and
Mrs. Scott of Shelbyville, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Scott.
Mrs. J. G. and Miss Carrie Mae Smythe of Nashville spent the weekend here.
Guests last week of Mrs. W. D. Moore were Mrs. Fred Moore and daughter and
Mrs. Ross Moore and son of Old Hickory and Miss Mildred Moore of
Murfreesboro.
Miss Thelma Pack has resumed her position at Washington, D. C., after a two
weeks vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pac* * *, and sister,
Miss Mary Elizabeth Pack of Nashville, who was also on vacation.


July 19, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Mt. Zion Methodist Church
Rev. M. K. Harwell, pastor of Mt. Zion Methodist Church, near here,
announces a revival series to begin on Sunday evening, July 22. Rev. D. B.
Smith of Petersburg will be guest speaker. The services will extend through
the fifth Sunday morning service, with services at night only through the
week, beginning at 8:30 o'clock. Charlie Sullivan of Delina will be the
song leader.
* * *
Church of Christ Services
Services of the Church of Christ, the dates and their speakers are
announced as follows: Catalpa, this week, L. E. Garner of West Helena,
Ark., speaker; Roy Brown, song leader. Chestnut Ridge, this week, Oaks
Gowen of Lewisburg, speaker; Dunn brothers, song leaders. Friendship, this
week, O. E. Coffman of Lawrenceburg, speaker. McBurg, July 22-29, A. E.
Emerson, Jr., pastor of Central Church of Christ, Birmingham, speaker. Eld.
Jim Sanders is pastor at McBurg and Catalpa.
* * *
Residence Burns
Much sympathy is expressed for Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Joplin in the loss of
their residence and contents by fire on last Tuesday morning, also for the
Whitaker family who were residents of it. The origin of the fire was
unknown, but supposed to have been caused by defective electric wiring. The
loss is partially covered by insurance.
* * *
HDC Serves At Pylant Sale
The J. E. "Hub" Pylant sale on last Thursday brought a large crowd to
Petersburg, The ladies of the HDC served lunch and had satisfactory
receipts, which will be applied on the improvements of the community club
rooms. Mrs. Boone Moore is president of the club.
* * *
Visitors Complimented
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Marsh and Miss Eva Land entertained with a luncheon
Friday to compliment Rev. and Mrs. H. R. Robinson and daughter Guinevere,
and Mrs. Elizabeth Sorrells of Fayetteville.
* * *
Ministers and Wives Entertained
Many courtesies of the week were extended the evangelist, Dr. Howard C.
Walton, the choir director, Charlie Sullivan and wife, the pastors and
wives and other ministers and religious workers of the community during the
union revival which was in progress for ten days, closing on Tuesday night.
Many homes were visited and a wonderful fellowship prevailed.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Varda Sorrells has as their dinner guests Saturday evening Mr.
and Mrs. Boyd Sorrells and two children of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Sorrells.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Collier were hosts at a luncheon Monday to compliment
the following relatives: Sgt. Harold Roberts of Monroe, Va., Mr. and Mrs.
Boyd Sorrells, Bryan and Rita, of Detroit, Miss Aline Collier of Nashville,
and Mrs. Ed Sorrells.
J. W. Rowland of Chapel Hill is assisting in the barber shop filling
vacancy of O. B. Smith, who recently moved to Lynnville.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Sorrells and children, Rita and Bryan, of Detroit, have
arrived for a vacation visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sorrells.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pylant of Oak Ridge were guests last week of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant.
Mrs. L. G. Rives returned Monday from Bowling Green, Ky., where she visited
her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Burroughs and family.
C. A. Blakemore continues quite ill. His brother-in-law, Walter Delffs of
Shelbyville, is at his bedside.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pigg are located temporarily in a house on the Julius
Phillips farm, since the loss of their residence by fire.
Mrs. Raymond Adams and little son, Larry Ledford, have returned from the
Lincoln county hospital and have as their guests, her mother, Mrs. Joe
Meadows of Manchester.
Miss Doris Pigg accompanied Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Green of Fayetteville on
their vacation trip to Birmingham and other points. She will be guest of
her aunt, Mrs. Clara Devan of Birmingham.
Mr. and Mrs. John Pearson and Mrs. Frank Wiggins of Shelbyville were guests
Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Adams.
H. B. Whitaker, who sustained severe burns in his escape from their burning
residence last week, is recovering at the Lincoln county hospital.
Bert Lane of Knoxville spent the weekend at home
Mrs. James Daves and little son are with her parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
Floyd Daves since the recent loss of the Joplin residence by fire.
Sgt. Harold Roberts of Monroe, Va., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Collier.
The Rev. Lynn Claybrook, pastor of the first Baptist Church of Lewisburg,
and his family were among the many out-of-town people attending the union
revival. Others from Lewisburg, Fayetteville, Howell and Boonshill were
noted in the congregations.
Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Smith of Dickson and Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Johnson of
Greenfield were guests Sunday of the T. B. Clarks and Diemers. Guests
Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Leonard and daughters, Judith and Karen,
of Birmingham, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Leonard and Mrs. Pearl Hart.
Guests of Mrs. W. D. Moore are Mrs. Ross Moore and son and Mrs. Fred Moore
and daughter of Old Hickory and Miss Mildred Moore of Murfreesboro.
Mrs. Lon Cunningham and daughter, Mrs. Billy Downing and Deanna, of
Fayetteville, and Lillian George of Nashville were guests last week of Mrs.
Morgan, Sr.
Miss Bessie Thompson has returned from a visit to her uncles, Ross and
Emmett McLean of Chattanooga.
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh were in Nashville Thursday and Friday.
Misses Pauline and Joyce Hopkins of Lincoln were guests last week of their
aunt, Mrs. Will Cowden.
Cpl. Mark Whitaker of Hondo, Texas was called here when his parents lost their home by fire.
Sgt. Edwin Scott of Atlanta and Miss Katherine White of Columbia are guests
of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Scott. They were joined Monday by Mr. and Mrs.
James F. Scott and children of Belfast.
Billy Montgomery of Oak Ridge is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. G. C. Hart.
Miss Myrtle Carrigan spent the weekend with her brother, Jesse Carrigan of
Nashville.
Rev. J. B. Alexander has returned to St. Louis after a visit to friends.
Boone Wells of Huntsville was here for the weekend visiting relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Clarice Foster has moved to the apartment formerly occupied by Mrs.
Mabel Barham in the home of Mrs. Ossie Brock.
Miss Doris Crane of Cleveland, Ohio, is guest of Mrs. Jepp Collier and Miss
Bessie D. Morton.
Miss Dixie Ann Marsh, Alice Kilgore, and George Henry of Anniston, Ala.,
were dinner guests Sunday of Miss Mary Gill Moore.
J. T. Bledsoe is home from a Lewisburg hospital, where he went for treatment.
Carolyn Redd has returned to Shelbyville after a weeks visit to her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Redd.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beasley and Mrs. Fred Beasley of Nashville were guests
Sunday of their relatives here.
The Sox Box which has been closed for repairs reopened Saturday for business.
* * *
Deaths
Mrs. Fannie Adams Hill


July 26, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Mrs. Marsh Hostess
Mrs. John Marsh entertained at a dinner Sunday evening to compliment the
following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Boone Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Jepp Collier.
* * *
Birthday Celebration
Mrs. W. A. Crabtree was the honoree of a surprise birthday luncheon Sunday
on the anniversary of her birth. The celebration took place at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Joe Cashion. Twenty-five relatives and friends assembled
with well filled baskets of lunch, which was served picnic style. Another
courtesy of the day was the gift shower. The day was especially a happy one
for the honoree and greatly enjoyed by each person present.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Alice and Bobby, spent last week at Mammoth Cave, Ky.
Mrs. J. T. Boring of Miami, Fla., is here for a summer visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Collier has as their guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. C. C.
Collier, who has recently returned from overseas duty, where he had served
for more than two years.
Miss Sarah Ralston left Monday for Nashville to visit Miss Gracie May
Conrad at Peabody college.
Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan and Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., were guests Saturday
of Mrs. Ray Burton of Nashville.
Rev. and Mrs. Virgil Bailey of Millington were here for a brief visit last
week to her parents, Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Miss Mary Eakin left Wednesday of last week to join the WAC's. She will be
stationed at first WAC Training Center, Ft. Des Moines, Ia.
Miss Charlotte Cunningham of Fayetteville was guest last week in the H. B.
Whitaker home.
Judith Ann Brown of Shelbyville is visiting her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs.
Fred Marsh and son, Bruce of Chattanooga visited relatives here last week.
Miss Ann Scott has returned from a visit to Chattanooga and Johnson City.
Miss Elaine Haynes spent the weekend in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. John Carrigan of Belfast were Sunday guests of Miss Myrtle
Carrigan.
Miss Kathleen Archer of Fayetteville was guest of her grandparents Mr. and
Mrs. John Archer.
Mrs. Betty Finley has returned to Petersburg after a visit to her grandson,
Howard Adams and Mrs. Adams in Seymour, Ind.
Mrs. John Massey and Mrs. William Warren were in Nashville Tuesday where
Mrs. Warren is receiving treatment at a hospital.
Mrs. Robert Davis and children of Nashville are visiting relatives here.
Betty Lynes of Madison visited her grandmother, Mrs. W. C. Rodes the weekend.
Miss Laura Mai Davidson has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs.
Hughes Walker and family of Nashville.
Misses Mamye and Clara Percy were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ulric Wells
of Fayetteville.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Turner and children were Sunday guests of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Van Norwood. Carl Norwood of Athens, Ala., was also a
guest.
Mrs. Kenneth Hastings of Shelbyville was guest of relatives here the weekend.
Miss Katherine Adams spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Earl Pylant,
Jr., of Columbia.
Mrs. Addie McRory of Cornersville is visiting her sister, Mrs. Arthur Talley.
Sunday guests of the Bob Pallows were Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Raby and Hubert,
of Harvest, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. Grady Raby and daughter Carol, of
Huntsville.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Davis of Ostella spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Betty Finley.
Among the out-of-town people attending the funeral of C. A. Blakemore
Wednesday were Mrs. Veto Halcomb of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Newell
Gammill, Coy Delffs and Coy, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. John Pack, all of
Shelbyville, and Mr. and Mrs. David Askins of Fayetteville, Dr. Fred Marsh
of Chattanooga.
Miss Nina Cowley has returned to Chicago after a visit to Mrs. Tommy Warren.
Edward Cole of Great Lakes, Ill., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Walter Cole.
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh, H. B., Jr., and Dixie Ann were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. W. A. Beasley.
Mrs. Houston Gray and sons, Larry and Tommy, of Nashville, are visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore.
Jimmy Rodes is in a Lewisburg hospital following an operation on his leg.
His father was called from Oak Ridge to attend him.
Miss Carolyn of S. T. C, Murfreesboro, was home for the weekend and had as
her guests, Miss Ruth Holman of Springfield, Tenn., Miss Doris Crane of
Cleveland, Ohio, and Miss Margaret Neely of Belfast.
* * *
Deaths
C. A. Blakemore


August 2, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Pack-Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown announce the marriage of their daughter, Christine,
to James Robert Pack, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pack on Tuesday, July 24,
in Huntsville, with Judge Jones officiating. Both the bride and groom were
members of the senior class of Morgan School this year, the former having
attained the honor of valedictorian of the class. They will reside with the
groom's parents.
* * *
Petersburg HDC
The Petersburg HDC met with Mrs. Quint Barham Tuesday at her home near
Bledsoe, this being the annual club picnic. The guests assembled at a late
morning hour and the picnic lunch was served from tables in the spacious
living room of the Barham home. Mrs. Barham as assisted in serving and
other courtesies by her niece, Mrs. Marvin French of Dallas, Texas. A short
program was rendered including devotional by Mrs. D. B. Smith and a
demonstration by Miss Jones, on weaving of rugs. The program was followed
by games and recreation. Many expressions of thanks were expressed to Mrs.
Barham and her niece for the ideal day, which they made possible.
* * *
Revival in Progress
The Rev. Smothers of Murfreesboro is engaged in a series of services at
Hannah's Gap Baptist Church this week. The Rev. H. A. Russell is pastor.
* * *
Revivals Close
The Rev. E. F. Baulch concluded a series of services at South Berlin Friday
evening. The Rev. D. B. Smith preached the closing sermon at Mt. Zion
Sunday evening, the services having begun there the previous Sunday.
* * *
Program At C. P. Church
Mesdames Herman Scott and Pete Pendley sponsored a Missions in Sunday
School program at the C. P. Church Sunday consisting of inspirational songs
and exercises by the children. Mr. George H. Freeman made a very forceful
address to the Bible class in Sunday school.
* * *
Birthday Party
Billy Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, was the honoree of a
beautifully planned party Friday afternoon at his home in celebration of
his fourth birthday. Billy greeted his twelve guests at the door and the
joys of the occasion began, Mrs. Herman Scott directed many indoor games
and stunts, during which, delicious candies were served. Gifts tied with
multicolored ribbons were concealed in a box. The ribbons were displayed
and each guest drew a gift according to his favorite ribbon. They were
souvenirs of the party, Mrs. J. D. Eakin presided at the piano and the
guests sang Happy Birthday to You to their honoree. The birthday cake with
four lighted candles was a delight to the guests, as well as Billy. In a uni
que manner Billy was presented with a shower of gifts by all present.
Outdoor recreation, swings, see-saws, etc., were other happy entertainment
features. Mrs. Moore was assisted by her mother in serving the group brick
ice cream and cake. Tommy and Larry Gray of Nashville were out-of-town
guests.
* * *
Personals
Miss Jane Stephenson, a student nurse at Protestant hospital, underwent an
appendectomy two weeks ago. She had recovered sufficiently to be with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson for the weekend.
Miss Ruth Wilkerson of Nashville was home for the weekend.
The Rev. and Mrs. M. K. Harwell are at Delina this week where he is engaged
in a revival at his pastorate, the Medium Methodist Church. He is assisted
by the Rev. Hinkle of Fayetteville. Charlie Sullivan is the song leader.
Mrs. Fannie Stephenson is guest this week of Mrs. Pearl Morrison at
Bledsoe, to attend services at Hannah's Gap Baptist Church.
Mrs. Marvin French returned to her home at Dallas, Texas Wednesday after a
visit to her grandfather, Jesse Muse and aunt, Mrs. Quint Barham.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Moore and Family attended the funeral Sunday of Mrs.
Moore's brother, Mr. Nance of Shelbyville.
Mrs. S. Z. Phlieger of Columbia spent the past week with her mother Mrs.
C. F. Harrison, and sister, Mrs. J. N. Murdock. She was joined on the
weekend by her husband, who accompanied her home.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mitchell and Bill, of Tullahoma, were with friends here
Monday.
Pvt. George Whitaker left Monday for Homestead, Fla., after spending his
thirty day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Whitaker.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and children, Billy and Ray, were in Nashville
Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harris and daughter, Mrs. M. Z. Cox and
their three week old grandson, Manley Z., Jr.
Mrs. J. A. Stewart of Columbia is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Fowler.
Mrs. Arbie Brown of Shelbyville is guest of her niece, Mrs. Pete Pendley.
Mrs. F. B. Tippins, Jr., and daughter, Gayle, of Miami, arrived Sunday for
a visit to her aunts, Mrs. A. P. Marsh and Miss Eva Land.
Howard Burkett of the U. S. Armed Forces, who has spent a thirty day
furlough with his mother, Mrs. John Morgan, and Mr. Morgan, has returned to
the west coast for reassignment.
Mrs. L. E. Miller and son, Lem, of Memphis, were weekend guests of Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Thornton.
Oliver Talley is in a Lewisburg hospital for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Sowell, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Sowell and
little daughter of Lewisburg, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Sowell of Fayetteville.
Mrs. Ossie Brock and daughter Evelyn, attended services at Delina Sunday
and were guests of her sister, Mrs. Gill.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sims were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Davidson.
Mrs. Jack Scott of Chattanooga was a weekend visitor of her aunt, Mrs.
Della Bledsoe.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Bryant of Huntsville visited relatives here the weekend.
Staff Sgt. James Bledsoe of Florida has arrived for a visit to his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bledsoe.
Gloria Arthur of Birmingham is visiting grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Sowell.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Clark and daughter, Carol, of Waverly, are the guests
of Mrs. Tom Pierce and father Mr. Watson.
Mrs. John Butler underwent an operation at a Lewisburg hospital last week.
Miss Margaret Bledsoe is at home from T. P. I.
Mrs. John Cummings of Lewisburg spent last weekend with the family of her
daughter, Mrs. Marvin Wells.
Lt. Eldred Tucker has returned home after several months overseas duty with
the armed forces.
Sgt. Tom Shaddy of Camp Atterbury, Ind., was home for the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Couch have returned to Knoxville after a visit to his
father, T. A. Couch.
James Rodes of Oak Ridge was here the weekend and moved his family into the
home of his mother, Mrs. W. C. Rodes. His little son Jimmy, was moved from
the hospital to his grandmother's home.


August 9, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Visitor Complimented
A social feature of much interest to a large group of young people was the
wiener roast Thursday evening of whichMiss Earline Woodard and Miss
Bessie D. Morton were hostesses at the former's home. The party was in
honor of Miss Doris Crane of Cleveland, Ohio, who was a guest of Miss
Morton. After the roasting of wieners, and serving in the open, the group
was entertained with indoor games. The out-of-town guests besides the
honoree were Oliver Gill and Lynn Silvertooth of Sarasota, Fla. The guest
company numbered twenty-five.
* * *
Sub-District Council Meeting
Those from the local Methodist Church attending the Sub-District Council
meeting of the Youth Fellowship of the M. E. Church at Lewisburg Friday
night, were Mrs. Varda Sorrells, local director of youth-fellowship, and
Miss Geraldine Sorrells and Dan Scott.
* * *
Boonshill C. P. Church
The Rev. C. M. Zwingle of Lawrenceburg is preaching in a revival series at
the Boonshill Cumberland Presbyterian Church this week. The Rev. S. O.
McAdoo is pastor of the church and he and daughter are spending the week in
the Boonshill community.
* * *
Personals
Tyree Vance of the U. S. Army, a former Morgan student, Mrs. Vance and
little son, were guests Sunday at Morgan School.
Mrs. John Butler, who underwent a major operation at a Lewisburg hospital,
was removed to her home Monday.
Misses Sarah Ralston and Ruth Moore were guests for the weekend of Carl
Brown Wheeler of Prospect.
Mrs. J. C. Shofner of Booneville is guest of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Moore.
Mrs. Pearl Hart is ill at her home.
W. A. Muse returned Monday from the Lincoln County Hospital, where he went
for observation and treatment.
Miss Alice Morgan was home from Draughon's Business college for the weekend
and had as her guest, her cousin, Miss Marilyn Wade.
The Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith were at Boonshill Saturday, where he
conducted a memorial service at the Wright cemetery.
Oliver Talley has returned to his home from a Lewisburg hospital after
receiving treatment.
Sgt. Lonnie Nichols and Mrs. Nichols of Macon, Ga., were visiting here Saturday.
Bobby Sherwood of Fayetteville was guest of his aunt, Mrs. Herman Scott,
last week.
Joe Johnson and Gene Loftis of Cookeville visited friends here the weekend.
Mrs. Virgil Hale and daughter of Columbia were guests of Mrs. Oliver
Sherrell last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Palmer and Alfred, Jr., of Quansett, R. I., were guests
last week of Mrs. John I. Pierce, Jr., and family.
Mrs. Pearl Mays and Mr. Glenn of Nashville were guests Sunday of Mr. and
Mrs. J. Logan.
Miss Lucille Hunter of New Orleans has arrived for a visit to her father,
Rufe Hunter, and Mrs. Hunter.
Herman Hill of Nashville is here visiting Albert Hill.
Mrs. Tom Autrey of Lewisburg and her son, Pfc. Vincent Autrey, who recently
returned from overseas duty, were guests of friends here Tuesday.
Mrs. Walter Barham has returned to a Lewisburg hospital for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hampton of Nashville have been guests for several days
of her mother, Mrs. R. H. Gaunt.
Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Clark have received announcement of the birth of a
granddaughter, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blake Clark of
Washington, D. C.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Cowden and Earline Woodard attended a family reunion and
fish fry at the home of Mrs. Cowden's brother, Buck Hopkins of Lincoln.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lambert of Lewisburg were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs.
John Pierce, Sr. Mrs. Pierce returned with them to visit her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Mack Lambert.


August 16, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Parrott-Dyer
Mrs. Myrtle Davis Dyer, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Davis of
Petersburg was married on August 1, to Thomas Parrott of Malin, Oregon. The
ceremony was performed in Huntsville, with Judge T. W. Jones officiating.
Mrs. Parrott will be at home here while Mr. Parrott is in Oregon for a
while on business.
* * *
Accidental Death
The many relatives here learned with deep regret of the accidental death
Friday of the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell of Shelbyville. The gun was
discharged by a playmate while a group was at play, killing the youth
instantly. Young Russell is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Barnes of
Howell.
* * *
Vacation Bible School
A Vacation Bible School opened here at the Baptist Church Monday morning at
9 o'clock. Rev. Joe Wells, Misses Janet Lewis and Lucille Aylesworth are
directors.
* * *
Missionary Societies Meet
The circles of the Baptist, Methodist and Cumberland Presbyterian Churches
met at respective churches Tuesday afternoon with a good attendance for the
study of the day.
* * *
Sunday Night Supper
Mesdames J. T. Bledsoe, Edward Redd and Boone Moore were hostesses at the
home of Mrs. Bledsoe Sunday night at a supper for the family of Mrs. Icie
Gammill, who was buried Sunday afternoon at Old Orchard cemetery, before
returning to their homes in Nashville. About 15 were present.
* * *
Personals
James Bledsoe of the U. S. Army has returned to Key West, Fla., after
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bledsoe.
Walter Smith of Nashville spent the weekend with his family.
Thomas Hart of Texas was called here this week due to illness of his
mother, Mrs. Pearl Hart.
Mrs. John Marsh attended a Marsh family reunion Sunday at the home of Mrs.
E. H. Wilson in Lewisburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Buford Manley and son, Jimmy, of Beech Grove, spent the
weekend here with her aunts, Mrs. Aline Price and Mrs. John Marsh.
Fred Pierce of Camp LeJune, N. C., and family are visiting his mother here.
Lt. and Mrs. Joe Haynes, Jr., of Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Haynes, Sr., of
Lewisburg were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Haynes.
Frank Scott, U. S. Navy, is home on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Stella
Scott and family.
Tom Porter, U. S. Army, is visiting Mrs. Porter and Patricia, after
returning from several months services overseas.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Hazelwood, Ollie Hazelwood and Mrs. Wilson Moore attended
the funeral of Mrs. Earl Caughran of Fayetteville Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clabe Tucker, Mrs. Rosa Frazier and Miss Flora Mai Tucker of
Louisville, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tucker.
Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey of Perryville, Md., are guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Watson.
John Murdock, Ray Collins and Robert Murdock attended the U. S. Dairy farm
in Lewisburg Tuesday.
Miss Margie Thompson of Lewisburg is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Robert Davis,
and Mr. Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. Shuler Short of Louisville, have returned to their home after
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Betty Short and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Moon Mullins had as their guests last week Misses Pauline and
Retha Mullins and Frances Bankston of Bellview, Tennessee.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hobbs of Camp Shelby, Miss., visited her mother Mrs. Dick
Daniel last week.
Mrs. Holloway Welch and Jimmy and Audrey Woodard were weekend guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Jones in Winchester.
Pfc. George Whitaker of Miami, Fla., is on furlough with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. H. B. Whitaker.
Mrs. L. G. Rives left Sunday for a weeks' visit with her daughter Mrs.
Raymond Burroughs and family of Bowling Green, Ky.
Miss Dot Pylant is at Oak Ridge to visit her brother, Ray Pylant and family.
Mrs. W. M. Morrison of Columbia and Arch Pylant of Decherd were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant.
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith are at Millington and Kenton this week with their
children.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dwiggins were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. M.
Morrison of Columbia.
The following relatives of Sarasota, Fla., are guests of Mrs. O. F. Gill
and Mrs. Hal Moore: Mrs. Joe Gill, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gill, Jr., and
sons, and Oliver Gill and Lynn Silvertooth.
L. P. Hastings of the armed forces has been visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant have bought the J. T. Johnson house in the
Morgan addition.
Born to Mrs. Ray Burton of Nashville, at Vanderbilt hospital, a son, August
10. Mrs. Burton is pleasantly remembered here as Sarah Morgan. Cpl. Burton
is stationed at Clewiston, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Starnes of Decherd and son, who is home on a visit from the
navy, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson.
Mrs. C. A. Blakemore has sold her house and lot on the Lewisburg road to
Walter Welch.


September 13, 1945
Petersburg
Dance at Morgan School
The Madison Literary Society entertained a group of friends at the Morgan
gym with a dance Saturday night. As chaperons were members of the faculty,
Misses Holman, Rowell and Livingston.
* * *
Miss Stephenson
Miss Jane Stephenson entertained at dinner Wednesday evening, complimenting
Misses Carolyn Collier, Mary Gill Moore and Earline Woodard.
* * *
Personals
Pfc. Lucian Scott and Sgt. Edwin Scott of Camp McPherson, Ga., are here at
home on a thirty day furlough.
Miss Eleanor Barnes and Miss Cecil Green of Fayetteville, former members of
the elementary school faculty, together with Mr. Green were mingling with
friends here during the Colt Show.
Mrs. Johnny Statem and son, Johnny, Jr., also her father Mr. Will Pearson
all of Appomattox, Va., have been guests of their relatives, Mr. and Mrs.
George Wells.
Those from here attending the Primitive Baptist Association at Pleasant
Grove during the weekend were, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sorrells, Mrs. Lizzie
Thomas, Mrs. R. E. Collier and Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith.
Mrs. Sam Scott of Birmingham, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Hatton
Hastings.
Rev. S. O. McAdoo concluded a successful revival at his pastorate at Chapel
Hill Sunday night and will be engaged in a series of services at Ash Hill
near Columbia next week.
Messrs. Ralph Askins of Fayetteville and Charles Barham of Lewisburg and
their families were with friends here during the Colt Show.
Theo Sorrells of Montgomery, was guest last week of his sister, Mrs. Frank
Holloway.
Mrs. Billy Lumsden of Decatur, Ala., was visiting friends here last week
and attending the Colt Show.
A number of relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs. Cordie
Stephenson at Howell Friday.
Mrs. Ulric Wells of Fayetteville was guest last week of Misses Mamye and
Clara Percy.
Mrs. Oliver Sherrell and sons spent the weekend with R. O. Sherrell, of
Columbia.
Joel Dyer of the U. S. Air Force is guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Hobert Dyer.
Judith Ann and Patsy Brown of Shelbyville spent the weekend with their
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Logan.
Bert Lane of Knoxville is home for a visit.
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marsh, Mrs. J. M. Greer and Mrs. T. P. Green spent
Friday in Nashville.
Lt. Wilford Massey of Delina, who has served several years overseas visited
here last week.
Doris Murdock of Nashville spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Murdock.
Harry Hickman of Kansas City arrived Saturday for a short visit with his
aunt, Mrs. W. A. Muse, before entering Union University at Jackson on
Tuesday.
Miss Jane Stephenson had as weekend guests the following friends; Harold
Wright of Memphis, Miss Jane Dunnavant and Mark Dunnavant of
Campbellsville, Tennessee.
Miss Sarah Ralston left Monday to enter Bowling Green Business College,
Miss Carolyn Collier has entered M. T. S. T. C. for the fall term.
Mr. and Mrs. Houston Gray and sons, of Nashville are guests of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Moore.
Miss Jane Stephenson returned on Tuesday to the Protestant Hospital to
resume her duties as student nurse after spending her vacation with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson.
R. K. Morgan was guest speaker at the Methodist Church in Lewisburg, Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Burroughs of McKenzie have arrived for a visit to her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rives. The will be accompanied home by their
little daughter, Judy.
Among those from here attending the horse show at Shelbyville were; Mr. and
Mrs. Howard Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gill
and Mrs. Willie Mae Scott and George.
W. C. Carrington has returned here to live after spending several years in
Akron.
* * *
Deaths
Hortie D. Scroggins Bradford
Mrs. Brent Fishback


September 20, 1945
Petersburg
P. T. A.
The Parent Teachers Association of the elementary school held its first
meeting of the school year, Thursday afternoon, with Mrs. John Talley,
president, presiding. Minutes of the former meeting were read and approved
and the treasurer's report were made. In the business session it was voted
to contribute to play ground equipment for the school, a supplement to the
janitor's salary was also voted. The president appointed the various
committees for the year and gave a detailed report of the county council
meeting at Fayetteville. Mrs. J. N. Murdock conducted the devotional based
on a lesson from Hebrews. The objectives of the PTA for the year was read
by the president. Mrs. J. C. Pigg read the state president's message. The
meeting was concluded with the reading of the PTA prayer by Mrs. Jesse
Moore. The attendance award went to the third grade.
* * *
Research Club
Mrs. Jack Cummings and Mrs. S. H. Allen were joint hostesses to the
Research Club Monday afternoon at the home of the former. The Cummings home
was unusually attractive in decorations of gift bouquets of choice flowers
of the season. This being the first meeting of the club year the newly
elected president, Mrs. S. H. Allen, brought greetings to the club. Mrs.
T. D. Moore, chairman of the program committee gave an outline of the
year's work. Personality and Character Building was an excellent paper
rendered by Mrs. George Stephenson. Roll call response was Current Events.
Special guests of the afternoon were Mrs. T. P. Green and Mrs. Howard
Cummings. The hostesses served tempting salad plates during the social
hour.
* * *
Mrs. Dyer Hostess
Mrs. Hobert Dyer entertained with a luncheon Sunday to compliment her son
Cpl. Dyer, who is at home on leave from the Air Corps. Seated with the
honor guest were Misses Fredna Hammonds and Betty Smith of Fayetteville and
Pfc. Lucian Scott of Ft. McPherson, Ga. In the afternoon a relative Pfc.
William Nichols called, also a group of young people from Lewisburg.
* * *
Picture at Morgan
The Morgan School owns a moving picture machine and will show Educational
pictures from time to time. A very interesting picture was shown the
student body Saturday.
* * *
Pressing Shop Opens
Coble & Rutledge of Lewisburg have opened a pressing shop on the east side
of the square in Petersburg. The town welcomes this business as one that is
needed much.
* * *
Personals
Mr. C. B. Marshall of Spartanburg, S. C., spent the weekend here and was
accompanied home by Mrs. Marshall who had been guest of her mother, Mrs.
M. P. Marsh for two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Pack of Jacksonville, Fla., are guests of his sisters,
Mrs. R. E. Collier and Mrs. Ed Sorrells and their families.
Mr. and Mrs. Hatton Hastings and mother, Mrs. Sam Scott of Birmingham were
guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Little of Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Swanner of Slaton, Texas were guests last week of
relatives and friends here.
Senator and Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Von Anderson have returned to their home at
Sparta after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman.
Coxswain John R. Gibbs and Mrs. Gibbs were guests the past week of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Haynes.
Katie Pearl Weaver left Monday to enter Bob Jones College at Cleveland,
Tennessee.
Cpl. and Mrs. Billy Keith of Florida, spent last week with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Davidson.
Bill and Dick Chapman of the U. S. Army are on furlough with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Chapman.
Mrs. George Dempsey of California is visiting friends in Morristown this week.
Mrs. Jack Scott has returned to her home in Chattanooga after spending
several weeks with Mrs. Della Bledsoe.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Streubel of Louisville are guests of their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Offie Freeman and grandmother, Mrs. H. C. Freeman.
Several from here attended Group Conference in Fayetteville, Wednesday, of
which Mrs. T. L. Warren is District Chairman. Mesdames J. M. Greer, H. B.
Whitaker and S. H. Allen appeared on the program.
Mesdames W. W. and Edward Gill and Mrs. Hal Moore spent Wednesday in Nashville.
Lindy Murdock of the U. S. Navy, Great Lakes, Ill., is on leave with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murdock.
Cpl. Joel Dyer of the Air Corps is on a thirty day leave with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Dyer, after serving nineteen months overseas.
Mrs. Tom Shelton of Shelbyville was guest several days last week of her
daughter, Mrs. Howard Cummings.
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., is visiting relatives in Nashville.
* * *
Deaths
Emma Davis


September 27, 1945
Petersburg
Bryant-Carter
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Carter of Madison, Ala., formerly of Petersburg announce
the marriage of their daughter, Elsie Mai, to S1-C William Monroe Bryant,
son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bryant of near here. The ceremony took place in
Huntsville, on September 21, with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hall of Madison as the
only attendants. The bride is a graduate of Morgan School. The bridegroom
has been serving in the U. S. Navy for two and a half years. He will return
to service after spending his furlough with relatives here.
* * *
Football Game
The team from Lewisburg grade school played the Morgan Juniors Friday
afternoon, resulting in a 20-6 victory for Morgan. The varsity team goes to
Manchester for a game Friday night.
* * *
Coble-Beard
Miss Tommie Beard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cy Beard, became the bride of
Flournoy Coble of Pulaski, at a ceremony in Alabama on September 19. They
will reside in Miami, Fla., where the bridegroom is employed at an
airfield. He received a discharge from the marines after five years of
service. The bride is a graduate of Morgan School where she was very
popular.
* * *
Sanders-Freeman
Pfc. Charles Ivy Sanders and Miss Grace Freeman, daughter of Mrs. Pearl
Freeman, were married in Athens, Ala., on September 15. The bridegroom, son
of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Sanders, attended the Bedford County schools and
recently returned from two years of overseas duty. Mrs. Sanders is a
graduate of Morgan School.
* * *
Rook Club
Misses Elsie Livingston, Juanita Rowell and Mary Ruth Holman of Morgan
faculty were joint hostesses at a rook party Friday evening at their
apartment in the home of Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr. A profusion of garden
flowers were effectively used in the decorations for the party. The game
was played at three tables. Mrs. Jack Cummings received the high score
prize. After the game officers for the new year were elected as follows:
Miss Elsie Livingston, president; Mrs. Howard Cummings, secretary and
treasurer. Special guests of the club were Mrs. T. B. Clark and Mrs. Jack
Cummings. The hostesses served a refreshing ice course.
* * *
Birthday Party
Mrs. Hatton Hastings was hostess to a party at her home Thursday afternoon
celebrating the 69th birthday of her mother, Mrs. Sam Scott of Birmingham.
Games and school activities of other days including a spelling match
featured the entertainment. Fifteen guests attended. A lovely ice course
was served in the late afternoon.
* * *
Personals
Mrs. Quimby of Athens, Ala., was a guest of her son at Morgan School Sunday.
Pfc. Crawford Crabtree, who has been in overseas service for the past 18
months, is on furlough with his wife at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Cy Beard.
Miss Clara Edmiston was taken to the Lincoln County Hospital for treatment
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Baulch and Barbara Ann, of Lewisburg, were the guests
Sunday of Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Baulch.
Mr. Meadows of the T. P. I faculty at Cookeville, was guest at Morgan
School Sunday. Other visitors were Charles Mitchell of the University of
the South, Sewanee, Glynn Wiles of Nashville, Gene Loftis of Cookeville,
Mr. and Mrs. McDonough of Nashville and Mrs. Arlene Scott of Gallatin.
Miss Mildred Moore, formerly of Murfreesboro, was home for vacation before
taking up her new duties at Mobile, Alabama.
Olin Morrison is taking football training at U. T.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pylant of Oak Ridge spent last week with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene Pylant, before being transferred to their former home at
Kingsport.
Mrs. D. M. Holloway and Mrs. Lizzie Ramsey attended the funeral in
Fayetteville Sunday afternoon of their brother, A. O. Barnes. They were
accompanied by Mrs. G. E. Scott and Pleas Holloway.
Sgt. William C. Marsh, after serving twenty-one months overseas, is home.


October 4, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Petersburg HDC
Mrs. W. B. Pigg was hostess to the Petersburg HDC at the club room Tuesday
afternoon. Mrs. George Stephenson, vice-president, presided in the absence
of the president, Mrs. Boone Moore. Mrs. Jack Cummings led the devotional.
Reports were made by the clothing project leader, Mrs. Quint Barham, and by
Mrs. W. L. Williams, grand project leader. Miss Jones gave a very helpful
demonstration on remodeling clothing. During the social hour, the hostess
assisted by Mrs. Jack Cummings, served lovely sandwich plates.
* * *
Rutledge-King
Miss Ernestine King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie King, became the bride
of Dewey Rutledge at a ceremony in Lewisburg September 10. Judge Taylor was
the officiant. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Ella Rutledge. The couple
will reside near here.
* * *
Morgan Defeats Manchester
In the game between Morgan and Manchester Friday night, Morgan won by a
score of 14-0.
* * *
Dinner Compliments Visitors
The Rev. and Mrs. M. K. Harwell entertained at dinner Sunday evening for
the following relatives: Miss Carrie Cotteny and Mrs. Dick Daniel and
Larrie Del of Lewisburg, and Mr. Hayes of Columbia.
* * *
Baptist Services
A series of services at the Petersburg Baptist Church will begin next Sunday.
* * *
Services At the Church of Christ
Eld. E. H. Ijams will preach at the Petersburg Church of Christ Sunday.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Keimig of Daytona Beach, Fla., are here since his
discharge from the armed forces.
Mrs. G. C. Hart, accompanied by her son, Alwyn, and family, are in Oak
Ridge visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred Montgomery.
Mrs. Thomas Moore and Mrs. C. P. Marsh have returned from a vacation trip
to New York.
Guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman were Mrs. Dolphus Foster, Mrs.
Newton Whitaker, Miss Mary Reece, Mrs. Mattie Strange and Mr. Brazier, all
of Huntsville.
Miss Martha Ann Loving was home for the weekend from Oak Ridge.
Vance and Louis Greer of Knoxville have been home for a visit.
Horace Rice of Oak Ridge spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. E. C. Rice.
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Jr., had an operation at St. Thomas Hospital on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gill, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gill and Gail went to Dallas
the first of the week to see the game in which their son and brother,
William Gill of the 4th Air Force, was a player.
Miss Mary Holman of the Morgan faculty spent the weekend with her relatives
at Gallatin.
Guest of Mrs. Joe Russell Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gregory and
daughter, Gayle, and her guest for last week was Bernice Templeton, all of
Winchester.
Mr. and Mrs. William Waggoner and four children of Vallejo, Calif., arrived
Monday for a visit to his sister, Mrs. Varda Sorrells and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Davis announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Frances, at
a Lewisburg hospital, on September 25.
June Franklin returned from a Lewisburg hospital Monday.
Miss Esther Denton of Beaumont, Texas is visiting her aunts, Mesdames D. M.
Holloway and J. M. Ramsey and other relatives.
Mrs. Oliver Sherrell and Mrs. Thurman Lane spent Monday in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Guy Frye and children of Nashville were here Sunday to
visit his aunts, Mesdames Crawford and Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Roe Brown and children of Shelbyville were weekend guests of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Logan.
Mrs. Paul Rushing of Camden was at Morgan School Sunday to visit her son.
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Baulch were in Park City, Ky., for the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith were the guests Sunday of his brother, J. H. Smith
and Mrs. Smith, near Boonshill.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thornton and son, Jack Hastings, were in Jackson Sunday
to visit Mr. Thornton's brother.
T. A. Couch is seriously ill at a Lewisburg hospital.
Mrs. C. F. Harrison and daughter, Mrs. J. N. Murdock, were recent guests of
the former's daughter, Mrs. S. Z. Phlieger and Mr. Phlieger of Columbia.
Guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Collier on the anniversary of his birth
were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Collier and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cartwright and
sons, Glenn and Bobby, all of Shelbyville, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Massey and Mrs.
William Massey and son, Billy, all of Lewisburg.
Rev. S. O. McAdoo and daughter, Miss Bessie McAdoo are leaving the latter
part of the week for his new pastorate at Chapel Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Freeman of Lewisburg were guests for the weekend of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holloway.
Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson have received a message that their son, Tom,
has arrived in the states after several years of overseas service.
Misses Mary Frank Marsh and Jane Stephenson of Nashville were at home for
the weekend.
Mrs. Susie Talley has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Jack
Marsh of Nashville.
Miss Earline Woodard spent the weekend with relatives in Huntsville.
Mrs. M. L. Thorn of Birmingham has been a guest of her brother, Tom
Haislett, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Bryant.
Mrs. John Gibbs has joined her husband in Providence, R. I.
The Rev. and Mrs. M. K. Harwell attended the conference in Nashville last
week. He was returned to this charge.


October 11, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Reed-Burton
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Burton of the Lynchburg community announce the marriage of
their daughter, Wilma Jane, to Pfc. Robert Compton Reed, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Alex Reed of near Petersburg. The wedding took place in Huntsville, on
Tuesday, October 2. James Gayhart of Memphis and Mr. and Mrs. Willard
Watson were the attendants.
* * *
Rook Club
Misses Bessie D. Morton and Ruth Bills were joint hostesses to their rook
club Thursday evening at the home of the latter. The house was decorated in
lovely flowers of the late season, some of which were gift bouquets. In the
game which was played at two tables, Mrs. H. B. Marsh was highest scorer.
Miss Mabern Barham was awarded traveling prize. Salad plates were served
carrying out the Halloween idea.
* * *
Services At the Baptist Church
The Rev. E. F. Smothers of McMinnville is the guest speaker in a series of
services at the Baptist Church this week. James Lambert is song leader.
Morning services at 10:30 and evening services at 7:30 o'clock. These
services will continue for ten days. You are invited to attend.
* * *
Visitor Complimented
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Redd entertained with a luncheon Sunday to compliment
her brother, Dr. J. L. Gammill of Texas. Other guests sharing the
hospitality were Mrs. Pearl Haney of Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Redd and
Carolyn of Shelbyville, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Pledson and Mr. and Mrs. Boone
Moore.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce of McAlister, Oklahoma, are visiting his mother,
Mrs. Nannie Pierce.
Misses Ruth and Dot Phillips of Nashville were home for the weekend.
Miss Evelyn Whitaker of Peabody College was with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Coleman Whitaker for the weekend.
The many friends of Dr. J. V. McRady of Fayetteville learned with deep
regret of his accident and injury.
Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Nell Cole and Mrs. J. F. Simpson were in Nashville
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Warren of Fayetteville were guests of relatives here
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Land of Detroit visited Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Marsh and
Miss Eva Land last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holland and Al of Nashville were guests of relatives here
Sunday.
Sgt. Tom Stephenson has received a discharge from the army after several
years of service and is at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. T.
Stephenson.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Adams and son of Winchester spent the weekend with his
homefolks.
Miss Jane Stephenson of Protestant hospital was home for the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Greer and daughter, Julia Joplin, of Union City were
here for the weekend as the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H.
Allen. Mr. Greer returned on Monday but Mrs. Greer and daughter remained
for a longer visit.
Bobby Morgan spent the weekend in Nashville to visit his mother at St.
Thomas hospital.
Commander Bert Beasley of Philadelphia is on a thirty day leave with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Beasley.
Mrs. T. P. Green returned Tuesday to resume her duties at TIS in Nashville.
She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. J. M. Greer, who will be guest of
relatives.
Among those from here attending the funeral of Jesse Crabtree in
Fayetteville Sunday afternoon were his daughter, Mrs. Tom Shaddy and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shaddy and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shaddy, Mr.
and Mrs. Jim Crabtree, Mr. and Mrs. Rayford Crabtree and family and Mr. and
Mrs. J. C. Scott and Lucian.
The Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Baulch and Misses Rowell, Livingston, and Holman of the Morgan faculty were in Nashville Saturday.
Mrs. L. G. Rives is in McKenzie visiting her daughter, Mrs. Raymond
Burroughs and family.
Mesdames S. H. Allen and H. B. Whitaker are attending the synodical of the
Presbyterian Church at Nashville as delegates from the local church.
Mrs. J. B. Cheatham of Nashville is guest of her sister, Mrs. J. O. Jones.
The D. B. Smiths joined the Rev. Parties from Winchester, to go to H. R.
Robinson of Fayetteville and Decherd and Tullahoma Friday on presbyterial
business.
Miss Grace Welch was taken to the Lincoln county hospital last week for an
appendectomy.
Mrs. L. P. Hastings returned the latter part of the week from a Lewisburg
hospital.
Mrs. Bera Farris of Chapel Hill has come for an extended visit to her
sister, Mrs. D. B. Smith, and Mr. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Rufe Hunter and their guest, Mrs. Steele Gibson of Lewisburg
were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sanders of Boonshill.
Mrs. Ernest Rownd and little son, Kenny, of Washington state, arrived by
plane Friday for a visit to parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pylant, and in
company with them left Monday for Kingsport, to visit other members of the
family.
Radioman 2-C Charles Collier of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Collier of
Fayetteville, Mrs. Benny Owen of Fayetteville and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dyer of
Nashville are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlee Dyer.
Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rufe Hunter were Mr. and Mrs. R. Gibson, Mr.
and Mrs. Warren Gibson and son, Jimmy, Mrs. Steele Gibson of Lewisburg, and
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dwiggins.
Mrs. S. O. Sowell is visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. M. Arthur in Birmingham.
Mr. and Mrs. Claud Porter of Florida and Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hampton of
Nashville were guests last week of Mrs. R. H. Gaunt.
Mrs. C. M. Crawford, accompanied by her son, Paul, and Mrs. Crawford of
Fayetteville spent Thursday in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Smith and Myran of Birmingham were guests last week of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hastings.
Miss Margaret Bledsoe of Nashville spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs.
Vada Bledsoe.
Mrs. Charles Hastings of Salina, Kan., has arrived for a visit to her
mother-in-law Mrs. Lucille Thornton, and Mr. Thornton.


October 18, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Research Club
Mesdames J. C. McRady and Pearl Hart were joint hostesses to the Research
Club Monday afternoon at the home of the former. The subject for the
program was American Citizenship directed by Mrs. J. M. Greer. Know Your
Government was an outstanding address by John A. Morgan. Mrs. Jack Cummings
theme of the afternoon was Every Home a Basic Training Center for this
Citizenship. Roll call response was a quiz on state government. At the
conclusion of the program the hostesses were assisted in serving
refreshments by Mrs. McRady's daughters, Mesdames J. D. Sugg and Marshall
Talley.
* * *
Services At C. P. Church
The Rev. E. H. Denman of Kelso was guest speaker at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. He was greeted by a very appreciative
audience.
* * *
Gift Tea
Mrs. Clarence Freeman was hostess to a gift tea complimenting her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles I. Sanders, a recent bride. Tea was served upon
the arrival of the guests. Miss Dorothy Sanders presided at the register
and registered the guests. Mrs. Cecil King conducted a number of contests
in which Miss Jane Sanders and Mesdames George H. Freeman, Dennis Farrar,
Clifton Woodard and John Davidson received prizes. Miss Alice Mai Crowell
registered wishes for the bride from each of the thirty-five guests. The
gifts were presented the bride from a pot of gold at the end of the
rainbow. Salad plates were served in the late afternoon.
* * *
W. S. C. S. Holds Meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
John Talley as hostess at her home. There was a full attendance of members.
The hostess was the program leader. The subject was Doors None Can Shut,
with all members taking part in the program. A social hour followed the
program, in which the hostess served a salad plate.
* * *
Bride Honored
A miscellaneous gift shower honoring Mrs. Billy Bryant, was given at the
home of Mrs. W. R. Bryant on Wednesday afternoon. Contests were conducted
by Mrs. Doyle Collier Barnes. A salad course was served in the late
afternoon. Forty guests attended.
* * *
Morgan Win Over BGA
In the Morgan-BGA game Friday night at Franklin the score was 18-7 in favor
of Morgan. A large group from here attended the game.
* * *
P. T. A. Meeting
The PTA of the elementary school met Tuesday afternoon in the spacious
auditorium of the school building with a record attendance of members and
visitors. Mrs. John Talley, president, presided over the business session
and read the state PTA president's message. Miss Ann Woodard, treasurer,
gave a detailed report of the finances of the association and a report of
school equipment bought. The program subject for the afternoon was
Discipline in the Home. Devotional was conducted by Mrs. D. B. Smith on the
program subject. Mrs. Jepp Collier read a very interesting article on the
same subject. Glennara Stone of the 8th grade favored the association with
a piano solo. The attendance prize was given to the 6th grade. The program
was concluded with prayer, after which a social hour was enjoyed in the
school cafeteria, where many improvements have been recently made.
Delightful refreshments were served.
* * *
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harris of Nashville is guest of Mrs. William Moore.
Miss Sara Lee Mauldin and Mrs. Wilkerson were in Nashville Friday.
Russell Fullerton is home after his discharge from the navy.
Audie Wilkerson and J. B. Jobe and two daughters attended the state singing
convention in Nashville Sunday and in company with relatives visited the
Museum.
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Jr., returned Sunday from St. Thomas hospital, following
an operation.
* * *
Deaths
Arthur Guy "Buddy" Howell


October 25, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
New Arrival
Mr. and Mrs. George Lane announce the birth of a son, George, Jr., October
18th, at a Lewisburg hospital.
* * *
Stevens-Nichols
Miss Dorothy Nichols, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Houston Nichols, became the
bride of Edward Stevens at a ceremony in Huntsville, October 6th. The
bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Stevens. Both are employed in the
shoe factory at Lewisburg. They will reside temporarily with the groom's
parents.
* * *
Council Meeting
The Christian Women's Council will hold their quarterly meeting on Tuesday,
October 30, at 2:00 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church. All women of the
community are invited to attend.
* * *
Church Founder Guest Speaker
The Rev. A. P. Gregory of Florida formerly of Petersburg, was guest speaker
at Gregory's Chapel Presbyterian Church, near here, Sunday morning. He was
founder of this church which bears his name, and the congregation was
delighted to have him return. Several from the local church here attended
the service.
* * *
Family Reunion
Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler entertained with a luncheon Sunday to compliment
a large group of their relatives and a few friends. Those sharing the
hospitality were: Edwin and Lucian Scott of Ft. McPherson, Ga., and Miss
Betty Smith of Fayetteville; also Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Fowler and daughters
of Fayetteville, Mrs. Kenneth Hastings and Carroll Scott of Shelbyville,
Mrs. Mildred Stewart and Miss Katharine White of Columbia, Mr. and Mrs.
J. C. Scott, Mrs. Willie Mae Scott and George, and Mr. and Mrs. James
Fowler Scott and children of Belfast.
* * *
Church Group Entertained
The Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith entertained at lunch Sunday for the following
group from Mt. Olivet Church: Eld. and Mrs. W. A. Pinkstaff, Mrs. J. A.
Green, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sorrells and Mrs. Bera Farris.
* * *
Mrs. Rownd Honored
Mrs. Eugene Pylant entertained on Wednesday evening at her home to
compliment her daughter, Mrs. E. Rownd of Bremerton, Wash. Mrs. Rownd's
former classmates of Morgan School and a few other friends comprised the
guest company of 13. After a pleasant social, refreshments were served.
* * *
Mrs. Owens Hostess
Mrs. Sam Owens entertained at lunch Sunday. Those present were Rev.
Smothers, Mr. and Mrs. Rufe Hunter, Miss Margaret Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Barham, Joe Hammonds, and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Marshall and two friends of
Nashville.
* * *
Class Officers at Morgan School
Senior class, Davis Lee Bigham, president; Dan Scott, vice-president; Mary
Gill Moore, secretary-treasurer; Junior class, Alex Cook, president; Jack
Whitaker, vice-president; Laura Mai Davidson, secretary-treasurer;
Sophomores, Emery Bowen, president; Cecil Harper, vice-president; Joan
Eakin, secretary-treasurer; Freshmen, Alvin Kilgore, president; William
Granville, vice-president; Jerry Harper, secretary-treasurer.
* * *
Mrs. Lane Hostess
Mrs. Harry Lane was hostess to her rook club Thursday afternoon at her
home. The house was very inviting, in attractive decorations of the late
season's flowers. The game was played at two tables with Miss Pearl Wade
winning high score. Special guests of the club were Madames Jepp Collier,
George Stephenson, and Boone Moore. A tempting salad course was served.
* * *
Change In Postal Service
A. B. Shaddy, who has been postmaster at Petersburg for several years has
been transferred to the ------- carriers' position on Route 1, ------- D. B. Smith,
whose resignation took effect May 1 of this year. ------- Smith lacked only 6
months of ------- reached his service limit of ------- years. He had been carrier on
Route 1 here since February, 1933. ------- remainder of his service was ------- at
Boonshill and Kelso. H. Whitaker is acting postmaster, as successor to Mr.
Shaddy.
* * *
Card of Thanks
I wish to thank my relatives and friends for the sunshine box sent me
during my illness. Your kindness will not be forgotten. - Ross Redd.
* * *
Popularity Contest
Most popular in senior class, girl, Mary Gill Moore; boy, Zayas Rene Bazan
of Cuba; junior class, girl, Laura Mai Davidson; boy, Alex Cook; sophomore,
girl, Dixie Ann Marsh; boy, Corky Clendennin; freshman, girl, Frances
Murdock; boy, Bill Moore.
* * *
Personals
Horace Rice is at home for a vacation
Mrs. R. M. Salyer of Knoxville came by plane to Huntsville Sunday, where
she was met by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Eakin. She will spend
several days here.
Mrs. T. L. Warren attended an executive board meeting of the State
Federation of Women's clubs at the Hermitage hotel in Nashville Tuesday and
Wednesday. Mrs. Mommie Warren and George also visited in Nashville.
John A. Edmiston and Mrs. Elzie McCallie of Kellyville, Okla., were here
last week to visit Miss Clara Edmiston and other relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Beasley and family of Nashville were guests of
relatives the weekend.
Mrs. Ernest Rownd and little son left Friday by plane for her home in
Bremerton, Wash.
Commander Bert Beasley has returned to his station at Washington. He was
accompanied by his mother as far as Jefferson City, where she was guest of
her niece, Mrs. Roy Farrar and family. She also visited the families of her
nephews, Jack Taylor of Rogersville and Eugene Taylor of Jefferson City.
Pfc. Lucian Scott left Tuesday for his post at Ft. McClellan, Alabama.
Pvt. Mary Eakin has been transferred from Ft. Des Moines, Ia., to Ft.
Lewis, near Seattle, Wash.
Mrs. T. D. Moore was at Booneville Sunday to attend the 90th birthday
celebration of Mrs. Anna Holland.
Mrs. J. H. Maxwell and daughter of Nashville are guests of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Davidson.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Keimig of Florida are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
R. K. Morgan.
Boone Wells of Huntsville was here Tuesday.
Neil Green and Teddy of Florida were in the community on business this week.
Frank Scott has received his discharge from the army and is at home with
his mother, Mrs. Virgil Scott.
Miss Clara Edmiston is making satisfactory improvement and is expected to
return from the Lincoln county hospital this week.
Mrs. Will Moore and son, Kenneth, of Akron, visited here last week.
Mrs. Vallie Jobe of Delina was a guest Wednesday of Mrs. Nettie Scoggins.
S1-C Billy Bryant has reported for duty to San Diego, Calif., after a
furlough spent here. Mrs. Bryant returned to Madison, Ala., to be with her
parents during his absence.
* * *
Deaths
Mary Ann Prosser


November 1, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Petersburg HDC
Mrs. J. T. Bledsoe was hostess to the Petersburg HDC at the club rooms
Tuesday in an all-day meeting. The president, Mrs. Boone Moore presided.
Miss Isidore Williams, handicraft specialist of U. T. was present and gave
the demonstration on making hearth brooms, which was the program of the
day. A delightful lunch contributed by club members, with the hostess
serving special dishes, was enjoyed at noon. Mrs. Harris Glasscock of
Fayetteville was an additional guest.
* * *
Box Supper At Morgan School
The Senior class of Morgan School sponsored a box supper Wednesday night,
which was not only an ideal social affair but also netted a nice sum for
class expenses for the year.
* * *
4-H Club
The Petersburg girls 4-H Club had an interesting meeting this week at the
elementary school under the direction of Miss Nell Jones, HD agent. In
addition to the regular program, an outstanding display of canned fruit was
on hand for judging.
* * *
Services At C. P. Church
The Rev. E. H. Denman of Kelso was again guest speaker at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church Sunday evening, when an appreciative audience greeted
him. He has an appointment to preach again second Sunday morning in
November.
* * *
Bible Study At Church of Christ
Wayne Davidson is director of the weekly Bible study for the juniors at the
Church of Christ. This study is conducted each Sunday evening at 7:30 and
is well attended.
* * *
W. C. T. U. State Convention
Mrs. J. M. Greer went to Nashville Tuesday to attend executive board
meeting at the Andrew Jackson Hotel of the state WCTU Convention, prior to
the two day session of the convention on Wednesday and Thursday which she
will also attend.
* * *
Mrs. Dempsey Hostess
Mrs. George Dempsey was hostess to a group of friends at a rook and bingo
party Thursday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C.
Archer. The living room was very attractively decorated for the party. At
rook, Mrs. Tommy Warren scored highest. Tempting and delicious salad plates
were served by the hostess and her mother in the late evening.
* * *
Lions Club Meeting
The bimonthly meeting of the Lions Club was held at the club room Wednesday
evening. R. H. Beasley, president, presided over the meeting and various
projects of interest to the town and community were discussed.
* * *
Personals
Joan Dyer of Nashville spent last week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Carlee Dyer.
Mrs. Wayne Davidson and Sue Ann are on a visit to relatives and friends in
St. Louis and points in Oklahoma.
Mrs. O. C. Welch of Bellbuckle and son, Lt. O. C. Welch on furlough from
England, and Mrs. Ethel Gilbert of Shelbyville, spent several days last
week with Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman.
Mrs. I. M. Davidson has returned from a visit to her son, Bobby Davidson
and family in Georgia.
Mrs. Charles Collier of Fayetteville and her husband, who recently returned
from a hospital in Guam, have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Carlee Dyer, and were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Armstrong of
Bellville.
Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. C. F. Harrison were her daughter, Mrs. S. Z.
Phlieger, and Mr. Phlieger of Columbia and his mother of Atlanta, and Mrs.
J. N. Murdock.
Guests recently of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sumners and Miss Margaret Dean were
Mr. and Mrs. Houston Dean of Charlotte, S. C., and Mr. and Mrs. Martin
Sumners and two children of Fayetteville.
Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Smith and sister were at Frankewing Saturday to attend
the sale of household goods of his aunt, Mrs. Will Brownlow whose husband
met an accidental death two weeks ago.
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman were Mr. and Mrs. Will
Davidson and Mrs. Carl Ellis of Petersburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Monroe
Thompson, Mrs. Iva Loyd and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Thompson and sons of
Fayetteville.
Miss Clara Edmiston returned last Wednesday from the Lincoln County
Hospital very much improved.
Miss Alice Morgan was home for the weekend from a Nashville business
college and had as her guest, Miss Uldean Sells of Livingston.
Mrs. Harris Glasscock of Fayetteville was guest first of the week of Mrs.
Harry Lane.
A large group of friends and relatives of Mrs. H. B. Marsh attended the
funeral of her father, Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Yearwood in Fayetteville Tuesday.
Mrs. R. K. Morgan, Sr., was guest Monday of her daughter, Mrs. Warren
Gibson of Lewisburg.
Cpl. Mark Whitaker and Mrs. Whitaker have returned from their wedding trip
and he left Monday to resume his military service.
Mrs. Floyd Mitchell was in Nashville Thursday to visit her sister Miss Mary
Welch, who is ill at St. Thomas Hospital.
Morgan Cunningham of South Bend, Ind., was here last week to visit his
mother, Mrs. Emma Moore.
Mrs. R. M. Arthur of Birmingham is guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. O.
Sowell.
Morgan Farris of CMA and his CMA team were here for the Baylor-Morgan game
Friday night, en-route from Sewanee where the team played in the afternoon.
He was also a guest of his mother, Mrs. Bera Farris, and aunt, Mrs. D. B.
Smith.
Harry Lane was in Nashville on Wednesday guest of the C. of C., as a
representative in the county judging of community improvement.
Sgt. William Marsh left Saturday to spend a few days with his sister, Mrs.
C. B. Marshall and Mr. Marshall of Spartanburg, S. C., before returning to
his camp in Georgia.
Miss Courtney Gillespie of Nashville has been guest of Mrs. James Daves and
they with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gillespie, Jr., of Nashville were guests
Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Whitaker and Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Joplin.
Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Allen were in Huntsville Tuesday on business and from
there went to Gurley, Ala., to visit her relatives.
Mrs. Lynn Silvertooth of Sarasota, Fla., was weekend guest of her
grandmother, Mrs. O. F. Gill and other relatives.
Cpl. Thelma Foster and Cpl. Barbara Terry of Grenier Field, New Hampshire
were guests this week of Miss Foster's sister, Mrs. Hobert Dyer.
Wade Welch, Holloway Welch and Thurman Lane have been discharged from
service after several years of overseas duty.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Adams and son, Larry Ledford, of Winchester were
weekend guests of homefolks.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dwiggins and John, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Gill and Gail.


November 8, 1945
Social Happenings At Petersburg
Stephenson-Delf
Announcement is made here of the marriage of Miss Dorothy Delf of
Louisville, to Tom Stephenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson. The
ceremony took place in Louisville on Tuesday of last week. Complete
information is not available as this goes to press.
* * *
Guests Entertained
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Scott entertained at dinner Sunday evening to compliment
their son Pfc. Lucian Scott of Camp Campbell, Ky., and his friend, Miss
Betty Smith of Fayetteville.
* * *
Halloween Party
Mary and Jimmy Collier entertained a group of their school friends with a
well planned party on Halloween at their homes on the Chestnut Ridge road.
Witches and ghosts were in evidence indoors and out. The guests were met by
some of the spirits, which escorted them by a magic line to the kitchen
entrance where other weird folk accompanied them to the living room where
games were played. Refreshing Coca-Colas were served during the games.
Wieners were roasted over a huge bonfire on the lawn.
* * *
The Council of Christian Women
The Council of Christian Women met at the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. H. B. Whitaker presiding. After a very interesting
program the Presbyterian women invited the assembly to tea, where Mrs.
George Russell and Mrs. Thomas Warren, Jr., presided at a beautifully
appointed table and poured tea. A representative group from the local
churches was in attendance.
* * *
Mrs. Boone Moore Hostess
Mrs. Boone Moore entertained her rook club at their home Thursday
afternoon. The house was beautified with flowers of the late season. Rook
and bingo were the chosen games of the afternoon. Rook was played at three
tables with Mrs. T. B. Clark highest scorer. Club guests were Mesdames
R. H. Beasley, Howard Cummings, Jepp Collier, Tom Pierce and J. O. Jones.
Appropriate refreshments were served in the late afternoon.
* * *
George and Frenda Russell Entertain
George and Fredna Russell had a jolly Halloween party at their home on High
street. They were assisted by their mother in directing many Halloween
games and stunts. Every nook and corner of the spacious home lent a spooky
atmosphere for the party. All decorations and the refreshments emphasized
the Halloween motif. A very jolly time was reported by each guest.
* * *
Staff of the Morgan School Annual
Editor, Dan Scott; assistant editor, Mary Gill Moore; make-up, Marcel
Reynolds; snapshots, Whitfield Williams; activities, Earline Woodard; ads,
Jean Weinberger; circulation, Davis Lee Bigham; military, Dot Pylant;
sports, Jerry Montgomery. Prof. E. F. Baulch is sponsor.
* * *
Family Reunion
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Holloway had a family reunion of their children Monday.
Those coming from a distance were D. Holloway of Gadsden, Ala., Mr. and
Mrs. Irby Holloway of Denver, Colo.; and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Holloway of
Huntsville.
* * *
Halloween Party At Morgan School
The girls of Morgan School entertained a large group on Halloween. The gym
for the occasion was decorated in harvest array with jack-o-lanterns
interspersed. An informal dance was the entertainment feature.
* * *
Personals
Miss Mamie Stovall of Chattanooga was a weekend guest of Mrs. Hal Moore and
Mrs. O. F. Gill.
Tom Crabtree, who has served in the armed forces overseas for several
years, has received his discharge and is home with his mother, Mrs. Blanche
Crabtree.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Davis of McBurg are guests this week of their daughter,
Mrs. Luther Hart, and Mrs. Hart.
Mrs. George Fowler visited at Chapel Hill the weekend, the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. Paul Hurt. Mr. Hurt is in a Nashville hospital for
observation and treatment.
Mrs. Emma Moore had a successful operation at a Lewisburg Hospital Friday
morning. Her son, Morgan Cunningham of South Bend, Ind., remains with her.
Mrs. R. E. Collier visited relatives in Nashville last week and attended
the sessions of the W. C. T. U. and the banquet.
Mrs. Metcalf has sufficiently recovered from her illness to be brought to
her home here from a Lewisburg hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Scott were in Nashville Saturday to visit his mother,
Mrs. S. E. Scott at a hospital there. In the evening they attended WSM
radio program. Others attending the program from Petersburg were Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph Harris, Fred Watkins and Clyde Hart Watkins.
Mrs. George Stephenson is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. E. Lee at Pulaski.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Davis and four children of McBurg were Sunday luncheon
guests of Eld. and Mrs. James Sanders.
Rev. S. E. Beard of Jacksonville, Fla., visited friends here, his former
pastorate, Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hampton of Nashville are guests of their mother, Mrs.
R. H. Gaunt.
Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn Hart and children of Fayetteville were guests of
relatives here the weekend.
* * *
Deaths
Pfc. Howard E. Butler
Mrs. Albert Tucker