About Folks You All Know

  • Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rutherford and son, Ray, of Detroit, arrived Tuesday for a visit with his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rutherford.
  • Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Summers and children, Jean and Odell, accompanied by Miss Jewel Hendricks, of Nashville, motored to Red Boiling Springs Sunday and enjoyed a picnic.
  • Bill Adsmond is home for a month’s vacation from U. T. Junior College at Martin, Tennessee.
  • Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Boyd and family spent Sunday at the Sam J. Balentine home.
  • Mrs. Lollie Byrn, of Gallatin, is the guest of her son, the Robert Byrns, on Donelson Pike this week.
  • Clyde Dunlap, Jr., left last week for a month’s stay at Vanderbilt Engineers’ Camp at Sparta.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brown and children, Paul, Jr., Betty Lee and David, left yesterday for Marshall, Texas, where he has accepted the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church.
  • Dan Jackson will leave next week to attend Webb School at Bell Buckle. He is a senior.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Darrow Smith, of Memphis, left Saturday after visiting at the R. Walker Smith home in Bluefields.
  • Mrs. J. H. Adams crushed three fingers last week when a window fell on her right hand. She had four stitches taken in them.
  • Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Cullum and daughter, Jane Anne, returned Tuesday from a 3-day stay in Atlanta.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Leonard N. Sink, of Richmond, Indiana, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Helms on Old Lebanon Road.
  • Richard Oliver visited his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hiley, in Oak Ridge over the weekend.
  • Vicki Bernal and George Niederhauser left by plane Tuesday for a week’s visit with friends in Memphis.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Ed King returned Sunday after spending a vacation in Florida. He landed a 17 ½-pound snapper during the fishing aspect of the trip.
  • Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Adsmond, Miss Mary Katherine Gragg, Howard Judd, Jack Hendricks, Bill Adsmond, and Mr. and Mrs. Houston Gillespie and son left Monday for a week’s stay at Cedars of Lebanon.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stanford and son spent the weekend at Beersheba Springs.

Local News Items

SANDERS-MARTIN RITES SOLEMNIZED TODAY

  • Miss Mary Ann Sanders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Sanders, became the bride of James Richard Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Francis Martin, of Nashville, this morning at St. Mary’s Church. The Rt. Reverend Monsignor John F. Hardeman performed the ceremony at 9 o’clock, following a musical program given by Miss Marie Hayes, organist, and Miss Mary Ann Jacobs, vocalist.
  • The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Russell Anthony Sanders….
  • The couple will motor South for a wedding trip, and upon their return will be at home temporarily with his parents on Woodland Street.
  • The bride received her education at St. Cecelia Academy. The groom isa a graduate of Father Ryan High School and served three years in the European Theatre of Operations. He is employed at Foster & Creighton Company.
  • Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Culp, Mrs. Minnie Read, and Mrs. Robert Byrn and children returned recently from a 10-day stay at Inverness and Panama City, Florida.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Coen C. Cloyd and children, Tommy and Betty, left the latter part of last week for a two-week vacation at Daytona Beach.
  • Miss Julie Spurr, of Lexington, Kentucky, will arrive Saturday to spend several weeks with Miss Marjorie Spurr at her home, “The Beeches,” on Lebanon Road.
  • Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Marshall, who have been residents of this community for 36 years, have moved to Nashville. They bought a home at 37 Carroll Street.
  • Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Parsons and daughter, Barbara, of Louisville, spent the weekend at the Jack McCampbell home on Cumberland Circle. Mrs. Warren is making a more extended visit.
  • Miss Jane Dunlap, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Dunlap on Cumberland Circle, left by plane Friday for a 10-day stay at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Walker and family.
  • Gordon Combs and Herbert Helms left today to drive to New Jersey for a week’s stay. Mrs. Combs and Mrs. Helms have been visiting in Wharton and Seaside Heights, New Jersey, this month and will return with them.
  • Mrs. Jon L. Blume and son, Jackie, returned recently from an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. W. A. Cramer, in Waussau, Wisconsin. Her brother-in-law, Walter Blume, returned with them and will enter Father Ryan this fall.
  • Mr. and Mrs. George F. Davis and children, Frater, Philip, and Michael, are spending several days in Murfreesboro with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, during which time the men plan a hunting trip to East Tennessee near Knoxville.
  • C. P. Bradley and son, Caldwell, and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Lane and son, Lillard, Jr., motored to Dale Hollow last week. They reported good fishing, although they failed to catch the limit. On their return trip they stopped at Celina, Red Boiling Springs, and had supper in Carthage….

SURPRISE DINNER HELD FOR MRS. SIMMELINK

Mrs. Harvey Simmelink, of 2110 15th Avenue, South, Nashville, was honored at a surprise birthday dinnr by Mrs. J. C. Blessing Tuesday night. Those present were Commander and Mrs. Archie Hunter and Lillian, Mr. and Mrs. S. George Cockran, Miss Jo Jenkins, and Miss June Creighton.

MRS. J. C. BLESSING ENTERTAINS AUXILIARY

Mrs. J. C. Blessing entertained John W. Thomas Division No. 532 GIA to BofLE on the lawn of her home on Lebanon Road Tuesday. The 20 guests present enjoyed a picnic lunch, which was highlighted by homemade fresh peach ice cream and cookies, the hostess’ specialty. Several games were played. Brother Ed Carter and Mrs. Fisk were honor guests.

ROGULSKI-HARVEY RITES HELD ON AUGUST 19

Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Goodwin, of Pleasant Hill, announce the marriage of their daughter, Frances Goodwin Rogulski, to Walter Harvey, of Bridgeton, New Jersey. The wedding was solemnized on August 19 in Franklin, Kentucky. The couple will make their home in Bridgeton.

PRE-NUPTIAL PARTIES HONORING MISS BOWEN

Miss Sara Ellen Bowen, whose marriage to William Ray Gardner is scheduled for September 4, is being honored at numerous pre-nuptial affairs….
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. DeMatteo returned last Thursday from a visit with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Galantowicz (the former Mary Katherine DeMatteo). Mrs. DeMatteo flew to Michigan last month to see her new grandson, who has been named Paul Joseph Galantowicz.

BRENT-WILLIAMS RITES SOLEMNIZED FRIDAY

The Donelson Baptist Church was the scene Friday evening of the marriage of Miss Frances Elaine Brent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles William Brent, to Frederick Arthur Williams, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tedford Lane, of Alton, Illinois. The double-ring ceremony was performed at 8 o’clock by Rev. Fred Tarpley, pastor of the church, in the presence of a large guest assemblage….

Gown of Japanese Silk

The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in an exquisite bridal gown of white silk, material of which was brought from Japan by the bridegroom….

Later in the evening the bridal couple left for a southern wedding tour to places of intrest in Florida and New Orleans. For traveling, the bride chose an aqua wool crepe suit and black accessories.

The couple will be at home after September 15 in Champaign, Illinois….

Jack Rawl is recuperating at his home on Stinson Drive after breaking his left leg in a fall off his garage.

Brown’s Creek

Mrs. Ernest Westfelt, Correspondent

  • Jean Overby and Jean Lane gave a weiner roast in Shelby Park Thursday night. Those present were: Jimmy, Richard and Mrs. Johnny Lane, Mrs. Harry Overbey, Jean McAfee, Bobbie Ann Hamilton, Marie Jackson, Bub Stewart, Jackie Bolden, Morrell and Ernest Westfeld and Malcolm McKinley.
  • Miss Ellena West who has been spending a few days with her brother, Ernest Westfelt, left Wednesday for New York.
  • The marriage of Miss Martha Corrine McCanless, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McCanless, to Roger William Cox, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Cox, Sr., took place Friday afternoon at the Hobson Methodist Church. Rev. Woodward Adams read the vows. They are making their home on Dickerson Road….

Gladeville

  • Mr. and Mrs. Otto Beasley and children, Jenny and Sharon, and Mrs. Ben Morse spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beasley, in Nashville.
  • P. V. and Bunny Lee Jordan left last week for camp.
  • The Missionary Meeting was held recently at the home of Rev. Qualls at Bairds Mill. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Carmack Harris.
  • Miss Kate Baird is visiting in Alabama this week.
  • Charlie Jones passed away last Monday morning after a long illness….

Mt. Juliet

Martha Talbot, Correspondent

  • Friday dinner guests of the C. M. Willis family were Harold Clemmons, of Fort McClellan, Alabama, Charles Clemmons, of Nashville, Mrs. C. O. DuBois and Mildred DuBois, of Madison, and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gifford.
  • Sunday dinnr guests of the C. M. Willis family included Miss Frances Flemming, of Donelson, Mrs. S. A. Upchurch and daughter Lola Mae, Mrs. Ruby Watts and daughter, Jean, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Braswell, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Clemmons, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kidd, of Nashville.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Roy Flemming and Mrs. Gordon Gardner, of Donelson, visited Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Willis Monday.
  • Printice Frazer is ill in a Lebanon hospital.
  • N. A. Kern and Lee Keipper, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Lindsley.
  • Wilburn Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ridley Wright has been discharged from the Army.
  • Mrs. W. H. Nokes and Mrs. Mary Poe Williams gave a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Garrett Ozment, a recent bride, Tuesday evening. Games and contests were enjoyed and many useful gifts were presented to the honoree.
  • Mrs. J. B. McCulloch is ill at her home.
  • The Women’s Home Demonstration Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Willie Jones on Central Pike. Mrs. Mae Curry and Mrs. Dempsey Curry were joint hostesses. A bountiful lunch was enjoyed. The next meeting will be held September 26 at the home of Mrs. Johnie McCulloch, on Mt. Juliet Road.
  • Mrs. Charles Yelton and Virginia Louise, of Key West, Florida, are visiting Mrs. Virgie Yelton….

Pleasant Grove

Thomas Carver, Correspondent

  • Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Faber and children of San Pedro, California, and Mr. and Mrs. William Faulkner, Jr., and children, of Nashville, visited Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gilliam Friday afternoon.
  • Several from this community attended the Wilson County Fair…

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR CHARLES SHEPARD

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Charles Shepard, 58, at the Leon Pirtle home in Hermitage, with Rev. C. D. Creasman officiating. Burial followed in the Stephens Family Cemetery in Hrmitage. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Daisy Lee Shepard, of Nashville; three daughters: Frances and Cora Shepard, of Nashville, and Mary Lee Shepard, of Hermitage; and six sons: Carl Shepard, of Nashville, Charlie, ben, Ray, Frank and George Shepard, all of Hermitage; and one brother, Ben Shepard, of Antioch.

Central Pike

Mrs. Bennie Bright
Phone News to 58Y

  • Mrs. John McCulloch has been on the sick list and we hope she is much better by now.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Jackson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eakes. Mr. and Mrs. Eakes are about to move into their new home.
  • Mrs. Oda Ligon is on the sick list. We hope she is soon able to be out again.
  • Batey Goodman, who has been ill for the past few weeks, is reportedly not doing so well. Hope he improves soon.
  • The Mt. Juliet School begins tomorrow (Friday) morning to give out book lists. The schools will operate on Standard time.

Electronic Toy Wand

There’s an electronic method now for the control of toy train operation.

Antioch

Mrs. Lillie Harwood
Correspondent

  • An early morning fire, of undetermined origin destroyed the house where Namon B. Davis and family lived. The home was the Baptist parsonage, due to circumstances, not used by the minister of the Baptist Church. The Davis family lost practically anything.
  • Antioch Grammar and High Schools opened Tuesday and Wednesday for enrollment.
  • Miss Orpha Stein from Black Falls, Wisconsin, has been visiting here. Yesterday she was the dinner guest of Miss Helen Frieda Turner. She and Mr. H. K. Lane had breakfast with a group of young people at Shelby Park, given by Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hessey.

Dodson Chapel

Mrs. Thomas Hagar,
Phone News to 130-R

  • Mrs. Alice Barnard, of Andrews, North Carolina, and Mrs. Ocie Scroggs, of Richmond, Virginia, were guests last week of their brother, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Swanson.
  • Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Stringfield, Miss Jean Bernal, John W. Wright and Eugene Wright spent a few days at Pickwick Dam last week….

Pennington

Mrs. Roy Barnes, Correspondent

  • Olin Weakley and Marve Dodson installed a water system in the Dodson Chapel parsonage Friday. Rev. Sam E. Leidig gave them a watermelon feast afterwards for their efforts.
  • Miss Louise Rudy has recovered from an operation and is back at work.
  • A wedding of much interest to the community was culminated August 17 in Franklin, Kentucky, when Miss Dorothy Sircy, daughter of Mrs. Bluford Sircy, and Roy C. Ballentine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Newman Ballentine, of Hermitage, were married. The couple are now at home with Mrs. Ballentine after taking a honeymoon trip to Elizabethton. We wish them much happiness and success….

Baker’s Grove

Mrs. Louise P. Hooper,
Phone News to 273-J3

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Jenkins entertained at dinner Sunday at their home on Sperry Road. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Rutland, Rev. and Mrs. Harry Copeland, Rev. Joe Strother, Meeks Brantley, Paul Mann, R. and Mrs. Earl Hooper and sons, Clifford and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Douglas and daughter, Martha Grace, Miss Odene Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenda Jenkins and daughter, Margaret, Miss Mae Castleman, and Mrs. Mag Ethridge.