By Mrs. H.G. Inman
Fairmont, Sept. 4—Dr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Plemmons of Brinkley, Ark., arrived Friday after a several days’ trip across the country. Mr. Plemmons will take up his duties as pastor of the first Baptist church, whose call he accepted some time ago. The furniture arrived from Brinkley Monday and was very badly broken and scratched.
Mr. Plemmons comes to Fairmont highly recommended and the congregation considers itself fortunate in securing his services. He has held some important charges in the state but the majority of his pastorates have been out of the state. Mrs. Plemmons is a very energetic, tireless worker and has accomplished much work during her stay in Brinkley. She is also very interested in the young people’s work. Fairmont and Robeson county give them a hearty welcome.
A Runaway Marriage
Miss Mildred Mitchell and Mr. W. Other Perry went over to Lumberton last Friday night and were married at the Chestnut street Methodist parsonage by Rev. T. McM. Grant.
It was a secret affair, although they had been “courtin” for some time. They both left the home of Miss Margie Brice, where they were guests at a party, but Mildred’s sister, who was also a guest, thought nothing of not finding Mildred at going home time and said nothing of the matter until morning, when they discovered Mildred’s absence.
Mrs. Perry is the daughter of Mayor and Mrs. H. G. Mitchell, a pretty brunette, a member of the younger set and a member of the graduating class of 1927. Mr. Perry is the son of Mr. Wright Perry of Longwood and holds a position with the Fairmont Grocery company.
Splendid Performance
The best show that has been played in Fairmont this season was “So’s Your Grandpa,” and Mr. Victor B. Hayes, director, is being congratulated for its wonderful success. This was Victor’s first attempt with his own play and if he hits in every town as he did in Fairmont, he will certainly succeed across the footlights.
Each character did his or her part splendidly, but, as usual, Suie Ashley, Kloopey from Copenhagen, “capped the stack” by doing for Marie, the French dancing instructress, (Magenta Lassiter, the Charleston, which simply took the house by storm.
The 30 chorus girls did their steps to the tune of snappy music and were complimented very much. The costumes were as handsome as usually seen in much higher-priced shows, and were designed by Victor and made by the Methodist Ladies Aid society. The 40 little children as butterflies deserve much mention for they were just as darling as butterflies usually are.
“So’s Your Grandpa,” sponsored by the Gus Floyd chapter of the U.D.C., was a 50-50 proposition, as are most plays put over in Fairmont by the same company, and was well worth the admission price. The total door receipts were $217.
Little Miss Mary Vernon Williamson of Mullins, who is visiting her aunt, Mrs. H. G. Collins, entertained a few little girls Tuesday afternoon. Childish games and contests were enjoyed, after which delicious refreshments were served. Those enjoying Miss Williamson’s hospitality were Little Misses Alice Read and Sarah Lou Smith, Martha Eleanor and Mary Lyn Floyd, Frances and Elizabeth McNeill, Doris Ratley, Virginia Pittman, Nel Henly, Alice Page Jones and Miss Esther Page of Marietta.
Mrs. Luther Whitehurst, nee Kathleen Griffin of Greensville, is spending 10 days with relatives and Mrs. Howard Nye. Mr. Whitehurst will come to spend the week-end and accompany Mrs. Whitehurst home.
Miss Jessamine Asheley and Miss Doretha Farmer returned last week from a two-weeks’ visit with Miss Farmer’s brother, Dr. Farmer, in Lancaster, Penn.
Miss Grace Fisher spent the weekend at Wrightsville Beach.
Little Miss Frances Stephens was hostess to a number of her friends Saturday afternoon from 4 to 6 o’clock, celebrating her birthday. Games, contests, music and conversation were enjoyed. Frances was the recipient of many pretty gifts. Delicious refreshments were served.
Mrs. E. H. Koch left Friday morning for Lakeworth, Florida, to spend several days.
Dr. J. P. Brown returned last week from the lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas, where he spent two weeks looking over his large tract of citrus groves, cotton and truck farming. Dr. Brown is more enthusiastic about the valley than ever before. Mr. A. E. White of Lumberton is also a booster and land owner in the “valley.”
Miss Betty Baker has returned from E.C.T.C., Greenville, N.C., where she attended summer school.
Miss Miriam Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Berry Mitchell, has enrolled as a student in Kings business college, Raleigh.
Miss Katherine Galloway left last week for Greensboro, where she teaches in the city school. This is Miss Galloway’s second year in Greensboro.
Mrs. Eck Falconer of Greensboro is spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Jones, on Iona street.
Mr. Mitchell Cockman, who attended N. C. university summer school, arrived Monday night and will visit his mother, Mrs. M. B. Cockman, until the university opens for the fall term, when he will enter as a Medical student.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams Ingram and baby “Bill” of Lilesville are spending a week with Mrs. Ingram’s father, Mr. A. F. Floyd.
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bullock, Messrs. W. P. Bristow and H. G. Mitchell spent Monday in Raleigh on business.
Miss Esther Page of Marietta is visiting her little cousin, Miss Alice Page Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nye and children and Mrs. Luther Whitehurst of Greenville spent Sunday afternoon at Lake Waccamaw. The children are regular little “sharks” in the water.
Miss Nettie Ashley of Norfolk is visiting relatives in the city for several days. Miss Ashley isa sister to Mrs. E. W. Floyd and Mr. Glenn Ashley.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Thompson and little daughter Miss Mary Louise, who have lived at Brunswick or the past several months, have moved back to Fairmont, where theirfriends gave them a glad hand of welcome.
Mrs. M. B. Cockman and two children, Walter and Bernie Lee, spent several days last week in Fayetteville.
Mrs. S. O. Thompson, Miss Donnie Thompson, mother and sister of Mrs. Wayland Floyd and Miss Emma Chandler of Maxton, spent last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd.
Miss LaRue Floyd, who has been elected teacher in the Evergreen consolidated school, left Monday to take up her duties. Mr. Forbes Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Thompson of this city, is principal of the school.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Collins spent the week-end in Mullins with Mrs. Collins’ sister, Mrs. J. V. Williamson. Mrs. Williamson and little daughter, Mary Vernon, returned with them to spend a week in the city.
Miss Martha Inman left Sunday for Apex, where she will teach in the school, which is consolidated, having 17 teachers and 500 students.
Mrs. Robert Stuart of Centenary spent Thursday with Miss Christine Floyd.
Mrs. A. M. Pugh and daughter, Miss Elsie of Brunswick, spent Thursday with Mrs. W. C. Brown.
Miss Esther Brown, who attended both sessions of summer school at N.C. University, returned home Monday night.
Miss Lily Kyle left Wednesday for Warsaw, where she is a member of the High School faculty. Miss Kyle taught in Warsaw year before last.
Mrs. J. W. Tew Sr. and Mrs. J. W. Tew Jr. and children, Vance, Kathleen and Hazel, of Fayetteville, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Pittman and Mrs. M. B. Cockman.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Sept. 6, 1926
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