By C.D. Williamson
Parkton, March 19—Parkton school library was honored by a gift from Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Last Friday afternoon at the regular monthly meeting of the P.T.A., the members were greatly surprised by the presentation of a book by Mrs. McNatt. In the presentation Mrs. McNatt stated that “this book was presented to the Parkton school library by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.”
This book, “The Life of George Washington”, written by Woodrow Wilson, is the most valuable in the library. The life of Washington is considered to be a masterpiece of our great war President. On the fly-leaf at the beginning of the book are these words of Mrs. Wilson’s, “Sent to Mrs. J.C.D. McNatt for the Parkton school library by Edith Bolling Wilson. Washington, March 20.’
Coming soon, “Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick,” a rural comedy in three acts. Watch for the date. All local talent.
The writer, in company with D.P. Spell, attended Fayetteville district conference at Fayetteville Wednesday and reports a great time, Bishop Denny presiding. Also had the pleasure of hearing the bishop preach at 7:30. The music by the choir was extra good, directed by Mrs. Mabell New Williams.
A musical concert will be given at the auditorium here Thursday night by Mrs. Mabell New Williams, Miss Virginia Dare Worth and others of Fayetteville, under the auspices of the Presbyterian auxiliary. A large time is expected.
Mrs. Jno. A. McRae and small daughter Martha, of Charlotte, visited Mrs. McRae’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Garris of our town. Mrs. McRae was called home Sunday afternoon by the ‘phone advising her of the death of one of her nephews.
There was quite a sad death here Friday evening when Mr. Troy Williams, who lives near Davis bridge on Rockfish, brought his two-year-old baby to the doctor and the child died while in Dr. D.S. Currie’s office. Cause of death was heart trouble. The funeral took place Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at Lumber Bridge.
the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Powell was the scene of a lovely 6 o’clock dinner Thursday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Neill A. McMillan. The table decorations were sweet peas and fern and attractive place cards were suggestive of Easter. Five courses were served. Those enjoying Mrs. Powell’s hospitality were Mr. and Mrs. Neill A. McMillan, Mr. and Mrs. Dan T. McMillan, Mr. W.A. China and Miss Allen.
From The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Thursday, March 20, 1924.
Woodrow Wilson’s biography of George Washington can be read for free online in the Internet Archive, archive.org/details/georgewashington00wilsuoft/page/3/mode/1up (accessed March 20, 2024).
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