The Warm Springs Advertiser, 1930-12-12

The meeting was opened with the story of Birth Os by Mrs R. 0. Sloan, prayer by Mrs. J. 0. Butts. Mrs Denham, in her charm charming - ing charming manner, gave a beautiful story on Three Wise Mrs. W. G. Harry sang a lovely solo, accompanied by Miss Aneita Worth on the violin. The election of officers for the en ensuing - suing ensuing year was discussed, but definite plans will be made at the meeting in January. The living room was artistically decorated in Christmas colors and the Christmas spirit was carried out in all the decorations. A tempting salad course with hot coffee was serv served - ed served by the hostesses in the spacious dining room with a beautiful Xmas tree in the center of the long table. Mrs. Tarpley and Mrs. Dunn are such charming hostesses that the Club is delighted to meet with them.

Governor Roosevelt was honored by a game supper Tuesday night giv given - en given at the Greenville Hotel by the Meriwether Roosevelt For President Club, and was enjoyed by all present. At the Governor's table were: Dr. R. B. Gilbert, president of the club; Gov. Roosevelt; Gov.-Elect Dick Russell; Hon. N. F. Culpepper; Mr. Emmett Williams; Bishop Atwood, of Arizona; Judge C. F. McLaughlin; Mr. Ralph Wright, of Buffalo, N. Y.; 0. A. Park, Macon; Judges J. R. Ter Terrell, - rell, Terrell, H. H. Revill and C. E.^oop. Several short, witty speeches were made that were much enjoyed. Governor Roosevelt left Wednes Wednesday - day Wednesday morning for New York, after spending a few weeks during his va vation - tion vation here.

The .P. T. A. met Tuesday after afternoon - noon afternoon and was delighted to have Mrs. Driswell as a visitor. Several things of important matters were discussed at this meting and it was decided that the P. T. A. will put on a chicken supper next Thursday evening, Dec. 18, at the school audi auditorium. - torium. auditorium. The following is the planned menu which consists of: chicken, gravy, creamed potatoes, peas, rice, cran cranberries, - berries, cranberries, pickles, rolls and coffee. Your patronage at this supper will be appreciated, as the proceeds de derived - rived derived will be for the benefit of the school. Don't forget the date, December 18.

Mr. L H. Davis, Chairman of the Meriwether County Commissioners, gave a sketch of Mr. Davis' interest in roads, forest fire prevention and game protection. Mr. Davis being the author of the Georgia Game Law and alsp served as State Game Ward Warden. - en. Warden. Miss Wilkins was introduced by Commissioner Davis, who gave a nice presentation speech, in giving the Fire Tower to the County and in unveil unveiling - ing unveiling the bronze plaque at the foot of the, tower.

He first came to Warm Springs in February 1924, and was favorably impressed with the health resort, and returned later taking an interest in the Georgia Warm Springs Founda Foundation, - tion, Foundation, and served as a director for this institution, later resigned on account of ill health, and purchased a private cottage which is occupied by the en entire - tire entire family and, occasioned visited by Mr. and Mrs. Edsel Ford on their return to Detroit from Miami.

Did you ever watch the camp fire When the wood had fallen low, And the ashes start to whiten Round the embers crimson glow, With the night sounds all around you Making silence doubly sweet, And a full moon high above you That the spell may be complete? Tell me, were you ever nearer To the land of heart's desire Than when you sat there thinking With your face turned towaid the fire? - R. L. Stevenson.

Monday morning at eleven thirty about two hundred people gathered at the spot known as the on Pine Mountain overlooking the Warm Springs Hotel and surrounding coun country, - try, country, to dedicate the Fire Watch Tow Tower - er Tower donated to Meriwether County, by Miss Georgia Wilkins, of Columbus, in memory of her uncle, the late Charles Lamar Davis, former owner of the Warm Springs property.

Commissioner Davis presented Mr. Joseph R. Gay, former chairman of the county commissioners who spoke of his association and also that of his father, with Mr. Davis on the county board of commissioners and of the interest he took for better roads in this section of Georgia and having been instrumental in getting part of the county roads on the State High Highway - way Highway system.