By Bessie G. Johnson
St. Paul, March 18—Our town was “all surprise” yesterday when news floated here and there of the marriage of Miss Vera Howard, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Howard, who with Mr. Edison Willis of near town hied over to Dillon, S.C., in the forenoon where they were quietly married. While both are of an exceedingly young age, their friends hope their travels thru’ life will ever run smoothly.
Other “wedding bells’ are soon to ring if you “listen and watch ‘ere many days, you’ll hear ‘em “jing”.
Numerous visitors are in town today attending the big missionary rally which is being held at the local Baptist church. The ladies of the congregation have been busily planning the luncheon which was to be served on the grounds during the noon hour. Dr. Chas. H. Durham has very kindly consented to give a talk tonight on his recent trip to Europe, which will doubtless be full of interest.
Miss Lena Griffen spent the weekend in Goldsboro, where she was a guest in the home of her sister.
Yesterday afternoon at 3:30 members of the Woman’s auxiliary gathered at the Presbyterian manse, where a most interesting meeting was held. A large number was present. The principal features of the occasion constituted the Bible study, followed by installation of the recently elected officers. Dr. E.C. Murray, at whose home the affair was held, made his appearance during this period and graciously assisted them in this. The whole affair, uniquely arranged, was very touching to all. Some splendid responses during the afternoon were made by several of the retiring as well as newly-elected officers of the Auxiliary.
Supt. and Mrs. T.S. Teague and little son, T.S. Jr., in company with the following faculty members, Mrs. J.H. Gochenour, Misses Laura Scarborough, Beatrice Lewallen, Luna Satterfield, Mary McGoogan, Mary Eliza McFayden and Lena Griffen, spent last Thursday and Friday in Raleigh, going over to attend the 40th annual meeting of the North Carolina Education Association. A large number from the local B.Y.P.U. as well as from Great Marsh attended the delightful B.Y.P.U. rally held at the First Baptist church in Lumberton last Sunday afternoon, something like two to three from each of these special unions being present, all reporting a most enjoyable affair.
Friends of Rev. Edwin C. Murray Jr. were glad to greet him again, following an absence of about two years which was spent in missionary work in Mexico. He reached St. Paul last evening. Mr. Murray will make an address in the Presbyterian church at the forenoon service next Sunday, as was announced last Sunday by his father, Dr. E.C. Murray, pastor of the church. Mr. Murray’s topic will doubtless feature his work while among the Mexican people.
Very delightful was the social given Miss Mary Johnson, president of the Great Marsh B.Y.P.U. last Friday evening when she invited members of the society to meet with her for a few pleasant hours at her home a few miles from town. A number of “leap year” games were participated in which created quite a bit of hilarity, after which a delicious salad course was served, which added much to the occasion.
Mrs. J.E. McDonald has been undergoing treatment several days at the Baker sanatorium, Lumberton. Her friends hope she will soon return home very much improved in health.
Mr. and Mrs. Opie Odum spent last Sunday afternoon at Rozier’s with Mrs. Odum’s sick aunt, Mrs. Eliza Rozier, who has been sick for some time.
Miss Macy Guiton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Guiton of our town, who has completed her three-years’ course in the training school of nurses at Pittman hospital, Fayetteville, is expected home tonight, her friends gladly note.
Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Hayes of near St. Paul are improving again, following several days’ illness. Several of our people in town have also been ill with something like influenza, but we hope all will soon be well again.
A moving picture show is to be held at Damascus school house a few miles from here, according to a visitor from that vicinity who was in town this morning.
At a meeting of the local Woman’s club on Thursday afternoon last week, the annual election of officers occupied a prominent center. Among those elected were Mrs. R.G. Rozier, who was appointed president to succeed Mrs. E.C. Murray, who has very faithfully served for some time, while Mrs. A.E. Howard was unanimously elected vice-president. Quite a number of members were present on this occasion. Delightful lunch was served as an additional pleasure.
Miss Vivian Stallings, who is in training at Baker’s sanatorium, spent Monday in town, where she was guest of her sister, Miss Martha Stalling. Miss Worth Odum made a brief visit to this institution last Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Robert Pridgeon of Bladenboro visited Sunday at the home of Mr. Edd Johnson, who resides near town.
Mr. A.R. McEachern is having the interior of his residence renovated to a certain extent. We noticed on our stroll up town this morning a fresh coat of paint is being added to the dwelling occupied by Mr. D.S. Carr on Broad street.
Miss Thelma Odum was among the attendants at the B.Y.P.U. rally held in Lumberton Sunday afternoon, being accompanied by her friend, Mr. Eben Brisson, who motored over for the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Kinlaw are the proud parents of a son who arrived about three weeks ago.
The “missionary basket” meeting will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 this week at the home of Mrs. Amos Carter on Blue street.
Miss Beatrice Lewallen of the local school faculty attended the annual Migma (probably meant to be Sigma) Phi Beta fraternity banquet at Elon college last Saturday night.
From The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Thursday, March 20, 1924
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