December 10, 1921

Journal and Guide

"Truxtun News"

Truxton, VA.,--The First Baptist Sunday school opened this morning with a goodly crowd present and several new members to be added to the various classes. At 11:30 Rev. Hawkins of 52 Manly Street preacher. On account of steady rainfall vesper services were not held in the afternoon. Next Sunday night, December the eleventh the Mother's Club will give a Sacred Concert in the school auditorium. All are invited to come. There will not be any admission. This club is a credit to Truxton and should get the hearty support of all the citizens here. The Mothers' Club gave twelve cent supper in the auditorium last Wednesday night. Everyone who attended got a full supper for twelve cents and seemed to have enjoyed it.

The Eastern Star Lodge was consecrated last Friday night at the home of Mrs. C. H. Smith, 20 Hobson Street. The officers elected were Mrs. Margaret Malone, Worthy Matron; Mrs. C. H. Smith, Assistant Matron and Mr. Thomas Tucker, Worthy Patron. Mr. Jones from Richmond and two ladies from Norfolk came over to consecrate the lodge.

Mr. Sam Robinson, of 127 Key Road is up and out again.
Mrs. Goodman, of Kay Road is very ill.

Mrs. Robert Hester, of Kay Road is also very sick.
Mr. Harvey Smith, who has spent the summer in Greenwood, VA., spent Thursday night with his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smith, 20 Hobson Street.
Emanuel A. M. E. Sunday school opened at 9:15 a.m. with a goodly number present. Supt. Dennis L. Falls, reviewed the lesson in a splendid fashion. Two were added to the school. Last Tuesday night our regular meeting was held at the Mission. Splendid reports were rendered by the teachers, and other departments showing progress being made, committees were appointed to work out an elaborate program.