Mrs. Rosa Land and family, of No. 13 Maple street were aroused form sleep between 3 and 4 o’clock Wednesday morning by the cackling of hens and a general disturbance among the fowls. They first thought that a chicken thief had got among their fowls, but on going out to the hen house they found a large possum. The possum had scared a hen off the next which had a large brood of young chickens and ate every one of the little chickens. They caught the possum, however,and will have a posum and “tater” dinner in a few days.
The Sunday school class of girls taught by Mrs. E.D. Grubb held their regular monthly class Wednesy afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with Mrs. Carrie Burgess, at her home, the Methodist parsonage, on Summit avenue. Those present were Mary Bangle, Myrtle Inman, Mary Barrow, mamie Barrow, Georgia Teal, Lillie May Rayfield, Esther Norwood, Beulah Dryer, Carrie Ruth Burgess and their teacher, Mrs. Grubb. After the business of the class was transacted, songs were sung by the girls. This being the time for the election of of officers, the following were elected: Carrie Ruth Burgess, president; Mary Bangle, secretary; Esther Norwood, treasurer. Delicious refreshments were served during the evening by the attractive little hostess. They spent a very enjoyable evening.
On Tuesday night the young men’s prayer meeting met with Delmer Pilkington at his home, No. 47 Walnut street. After they arrived they found that there was so many present they could not get in the house, there being 82 young men present; so they marched over to the Baptist church to hold their meeting. The meeting was concluded by Ed Blume, and there were several professions of faith. These meetings are wonderful. A few months ago not one of those boys would speak in public, but now they seem anxious to testify. They meet every Tuesday night. Come out and they will do you good.
John Wells spent the week-end with his father near Wentworth, Rockingham county’s capital. He was accompanied home by Misses Pearl and Flora Moore, Mrs. Wells’ sisters, who will spend some time visiting at Proximity.
Mrs. Beulah Sawyer, who has been ill at her home, No. 113 Carolina street, is much improved.
The Saturday night cottage prayer meeting will meet this week with Buck Butler, at his home, No. 44 Cypress street.
J.M. Seawell has returned from Moore county, after spending a few days on business in connection with his farm near Carthage, N.C.
Walter Oldham of Durham stopped off a short time yesterday with his sister, Mrs. Avery Whitley, No. 10 Maple street. Mr. Oldham was en route to Kannapolis to visit his brother, Bud Oldham.
Nat Umstead, better known by the boys as “Skeeter,” formerly of Proximity but now of Draper, was in the village yesterday shaking hands with friends. Mr. Umstead was en route to Durham to visit his father.
W.L. Land and family, Mrs. Rosa Land and son Vernie Land, motored over to Winston-Salem in Mr. Land’s car last Sunday coming back by way of High Point.
The many friends of R.F. Thompson will be pleased to learn that he has moved his family to White Oak.
Mrs. Hattie Montgomery has resigned her position with Proximity Manufacturing company and gone to her home at McLeansville.
The ladies’ cottage prayer meeting was held this afternoon at Mrs. J.B. Gardner’s, No. 25 Vine street.
Mrs. Jamison of the North Carolina college was heard by a large crowd of ladies at White Oak on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. George W. Bryant, No. 7 Cypress street, who underwent an operation at Wesley Long hospital Monday, is reported as resting very well.
Allen Cole, who has been ill at his home, No 12 Vine street, for some time, is much improved.
The many friends of “Slim” Brady, manager of the cold drink stand of Proximity Mercantile company, were pleased to see him doing business as usual yesterday after being confined to his home a few days on account of illness.
H.J. Elkins, who has been ill at his home, No. 17 Vine street, for several days, is able to be out again.
The special instruction given at the “Bungalow” yesterday afternoon was in hat making. A large number of the ladies of Proximity seem to appreciate these classes. There was a large attendance yesterday afternoon.
W.P. Baldwin’s face was wreathed in smiles when seen yesterday. When asked the cause, he answered in two words: “Two boys.”
Wesley M. Jr., the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley M. Jones, No. 23 Peach street, remains very ill.
From the Greensboro Record, Thursday, Feb. 10, 1921.
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