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News from Forks of Ivy, Jan. 1, 1926

From Forks of Ivy

The Sunday school at this place is progressing nicely, Mr. W.S. Wells being superintendent. We have a large crowd at our preaching services which are on the second and fourth Sunday mornings. Our pastor, Rev. T.C. King, sure does some fine preaching.

Mr. Jamie Buckner of Va., formerly of this place, was married last week to Miss Thelma Reese of Mars Hill, N.C. they will make their home in Virginia. Mrs. George Hopson has returned from her daughter’s, Mrs. Patterson in Asheville, where she has been taking treatment.

Mr. Caruel Ledford is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Ledford.

Miss Carrie Franklin of White Rock is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wallin.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Edwards on December 20, a fine baby girl.

Miss Willie Mae Morgan has been very sick for the past week. We wish for her a speedy recovery.

Miss Helen Whitt was married two weeks ago. She and her husband are spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Whitt. Miss Whitt has been away teaching school.

Mrs. Sherman Tweed of White Rock is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Jarvis.

Mrs. Anna Brown from Asheville spent Christmas Day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Morgan.

Mr. and Mrs. Burgin Deaver and daughter, Blanche, are visiting Mr. H.R. Deaver and family.

Mrs. Virgil Beachboard of Asheville spent last week with relatives of this place.

On Christmas Eve, we had a very beautifully decorated Christmas tree, and a splendid program was given at our church. A large number of presents were piled under the tree. Every person received presents.

From page 3 of The News-Record, Marshall, Madison County, N.C., Jan. 1, 1926 newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074087/1926-01-01/ed-1/seq-3/

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