By Bessie G. Johnson
St. Paul, March 29—Funeral services took pace at 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Bettie Brisson, 92 years old, whose death was due to the infirmities of age to which she succumbed the previous day at the home of her son, Charlie, who resided in the Tobymore section near town. Interment took place in the family plot in the cemetery near Tar Heel, where other of her relatives were buried. Her husband, the late Joe Brisson, preceded her to the grave several years ago. Besides her son, with whom her remaining days were spent, Mr. Dick Brisson of near town is also among the immediate family of survivors.
Of social interest among the wee tots locally was the party Wednesday afternoon at the home of Dr. And Mrs. C.T. Poole, when their attractive little daughter Judith celebrated her 4th birthday anniversary by inviting several young friends to meet with her from 3 to 5:30. Quite a number took advantage of the occasion and many were the games and other amusements that followed. The little hostess was showered with numerous gifts of various kinds which attested her popularity among the younger set. The happy event was celebrated in the little daughter’s playhouse, which had been arranged with decorations to vie with the Easter season. The table on which the birthday cake with its four lighted tapers formed the centerpiece threw a soft glow of attractiveness over the group as they gathered around for the refreshments, cream and cake, which were served by Mrs. Poole, assisted by Mrs. R.G. Rozier, the favors consisting of dainty baskets of Easter eggs. Those present included little Misses Mary Rozier, Becky Butler, Jean Lentz, Alma Moore, Margaret Wiggins, Lila Moe Baggett and Judith Poole; Masters Billie Rozier, L.J. Moore Jr., and Francis Lentz. Among the out-of-town guests in the Poole home during the afternoon were the little hostess’ aunts, Mrs. Sallie McRae, Misses Dora and Minnie Rozier, in company with Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Calvin of Fayetteville, who motored over to extend greetings. Announcement in the shape of an attractive little “babygram,” submitted just as the bulk of our letter had been written the past issue, bore glad tidings of welcome to Mrs. J.E. McDonald and family of our town, who were recipients of their first grandchild, Wanda Virginia, who arrived on the 19th to make glad the hearts of its parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. McDonald Jr., who reside at 199 Broad Street, Newark, N.J., the little daughter’s weight being quoted at 5 ½ pounds. Mr. McDonald is remembered by his friends here as “Jake,” a former St. Paul boy.
Among the Fayetteville visitors Wednesday we note Mrs. John S. Butler of our town.
Visitors Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. C.T. Poole were Mrs. Molly Norment and daughter, Mrs. Louis Stovall, who motored over from Lumberton. The Stovalls, in company with Mrs. Norment, who is a sister of Mrs. Poole, are planning to move to Shelby this week, Mr. Stovall having accepted a position with Mr. Max Gardner.
Miss Retha Hester, who came over several days previous from Coker college where she was a student, gave a little entertainment Wednesday evening at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. C.R. Hester, Armfield Street. Numerous of her friends were present and as the evening’s fun was concluded delicious hot chocolate and wafers were served.
Miss Alice Shaw and nephew, Mr. D.C. McEachern, were in Lumberton last Thursday.
Rev. J.A. Dailey, pastor of the local Methodist church, and family were tendered a generous pounding by the congregation following the mid-week prayer service the past week, which was a very agreeable surprise to all, the group gathering at the parsonage. [A pounding is the presenting of useful staples, such as pounds of butter, flour, fruits or sugar.]
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., March 29, 1926
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