Special Alumnae Edition
VOLUME IX. LaGrange College, LaGrange, NUMBER VI SAMUEL CANDLER DOBBS Our New Our Alumnae A Message from Faculty Members In Missions Our President Newest Club at Tifton, Weston L. Murray, Head of the' The first L. C. student to do mis- Ga., Is Organized by History department came to us this sion work was Virginia Atkinson, '80. TO THE ALUMNAE LaGrange Alumnae year from Texas having received an : who has aernd in China forty years' Wherever your lot may be cast . _ . _ . _., _ a ong period of devotion to the wo- VT in whatever clime you may come to A. B. degree from North Texas . men of, that.. , country. Last month at Tifton, Ga., a group Teachers College, his Masters degree (...Ellen (Barrett) Carney, '84, spent live, however dear your friends may of six loyal LaGrange College women University of Texas. | some years in Mexico under the Wo-1 become, you cannot escape the mem- were called together by Ethel (John- In his home town he was Superin-' mans Board., of.. Foreign.. Missions, ory or put from you the recollection where death son) Puckett and the LaGrange Alu- tendent of City Schools, President of j interrupted her task-.... | of the days that are gone; some local P. T. A., Chairman of County Annie Ca™Vhf '97 <*« class kindly word, some friendly face, mnae Club of Tifton was organized | news) served m China. with Mrs. Puckett president. Teachers Assoc.at.on, Superintendent ( Jn Cuba_ a mmher of Qur Alumnae I some joyous experience will come to We are hoping to hear that other of Sunday School, and Chairman of have contributed to the mission work you like the echo of a word that has such groups of LaGrange Alumnae an interdenominational Bible class of our church- For different Periods traveled to far distant shores, and will thus prove their loyalty and for men. the following have served as teach- you will dwell again for a fleeting, ers in mission schools: Estelle (Ho- faith in L. C. Katharine Wilson, Head of Langu- moment in those ancient days. ward) Clements '94 and Annie Zu age department received her A. B. Let me wish that the background A valuable addition to this group (Dillard) Stipe '06- Both of these of all those happy memories shall be this summer will be Catharine Chest- degree from North Carolina College have gone to their reward, j^ Cot. J nutt of this year's graduating class, for Women, her Masters and Ph. D. ton) Ellis '02, Mary (Fox) Sitton '18,' the old campus and the time-worn buildings of L- C, the dear mother whose home is in Tifton. degrees from University of North (Edith (Lupton) Hunt '11, Mary Hill Carolina. She had the honor to be! ■>■!..■ ■ -., . 1-aGrange College. THE SCROLL ~ - April, 1930. 1859. 1859. 1862. FOREWORD | mother speak with a great deal of af- Mary (Sheppard) Kirksey had her On the twenty-sixth of last Decem-| Mary (Godwin) Cotton, loyal mem-1 ectlon of y0" mother (Emma Pit- . ... I romance during the war clouded years ber, Aley (Smith) Boddie, who for ber of LaGrange Alumnae Club and _, , ra, ' and otner members The many shortcomings of this I ,..«.. .,,_ of her c,*ss at LaRwTiir." . , ,, _, „„ , that followed her graduation and seventy years has been unfaltering the one link that connects us with at LaGrange.' special Alumnae Edition are due to I . . ,, „ ., ., married a young doctor of her home. in her devotion to the College, was the historic, early sixties, during -oOo- the greenness of the new Alumnae * | ' town, Columbus. After his death, she borne from her stately colonial home which time our College so bravely Secrtary and her hither-to- ignorance 1871. took her three children to Cuba j j d along the old box xorder- carried on- Being gifted as raconteur of newspaper work—she now thinks an( carr e Janie (Barber) Truitt writes: "I where she lived until her return to ed walk to that quiet, sacred corner her wonderful memory, especially she could edit a Sunday New York am glad to say I was born and rear- U- S- two years ago, since then re- when in reminiscing mood, makes her Times. of the grove where , siding in Miami- Its hard to believe most interesting. She tells us of the ed in Washington, Ga., and also glad It-was intended that every alumna 6 "The names she loved to hear y lPoma that this charming little woman with Have been carved for many a vear sirls of those days, representing el- r „~__ _ , from should be asked for an account of | ^Grange College". It was while she her pretty brown eyes and not a On the tombs" even states; how they studied Latin, herself—that this was not done is gray hair, graduated from our col- attended the Seminary in Washing- largely due to above named causes- Here under the shade of century- French, Philosophy, Chemistry and lege seventy three years ago. She In some cases due to illness of sec- old oaks, she awaits a glorious re- Mathematics; the Music department ^wa" eL ' ^^ ^"^ ^ speaks of her college days with such union in the skies of old class-mates, under Prof. Briggs of New York, of: ,??** ' ^^ P**8"^ of LaGrange retaries and misunderstandings. 1Je «. >. . J- • -i «o- °° Se and when he moved to La- familiarity that one can almost see old friends and love ones. the out standing voice pupils "Sissy'«_ „ w lja From the wealth of interesting GranEe ra IT w v • u i__L ost of the class moved withwna the old barouches, over flowing with Forbes, whose voice has never been , . T ™ material that came in the secretary oOo un In at voluminous skirt of ante bellum equaledi , in• TLaGrange". n „Looking .. at i ....' ** same year therere ntmccame was embarassed as to what should he a E,rl to the belles as the courtly Planters of that 1860. their«. • old u dagguerrotypesA c . whou would,., „ , college whom shew re-"* appropriated for another Scroll could , members as wearing pretty clothes romantic day drove up the Hill bring- Every LaGrange girl will read with ever suspect those L.C. students of be filled with material that lack of and receiving many boxes from home. ing their daughters to take on higher interest and pride the following from the "60's" of being anything but most space caused us to cut out- "She did all the eating, we were the education, to study art, voice and Fannie (Johnson) McBride (Mrs. A- du*ifully minded and of decorons be- W e (speaking editorially) feel onlookers, nothing was ever offered piano-forte even then LaGrange out J-):—'Recollections of my student havior. But Mary Gowin has'nt for- deeply grateful for the good help Botten the (we hope L- C. helped her!) One day given by the_ class secretaries in standing in these opportunities. days at dear old LaGrange College, pranks of those Prim look- ing fem my room-mate, Sue DuBose, said gathering thisi news- We hope they She remembers the village with and my class mates an other friends " ales". Once when a group them ass 'Jinnie' come see whats on that door' will forgive us for leaving out so the beautiful homes and tells of a there are among the most cherished "* embled for class, it was It was this— d the much that was interesting — some "Mr. Ben Hill, a Confederate soldier, memories of my life. LaGrange Col-,55™ JJf Professor was absent. who had a lovely place near the Col- There is a gr] in our College reaching us too late for publication. lege, in the ante bellum days, had Who has more aPPetite than lege and his little son who used to higher curriculum than any other fe- knowledge" wave at the girls from over the fen- male college in Georgia and gradu- oOo ce." ,0t a "I wonder who wrote that"! ates from the other Georgia colleges «* old sty,e JVZ ^^ h h Time passed, I married Nathan And the girls—she describes their came there to take a higher course "Should auld acquaintance be forgot, -* - wi r'ar^ - Wylie Truitt whose mother was Nan- dresses with paroda waists and very which was termed at that time the And never brought to mind" nie Callaway, thereby gaining a net full skirts over hooPs; their hats tied "Resident Graduate Course" I have ned by ^ decorous mJ 1857- work of relative lives. After my hus- under their chins with ribbons. always taken Pride in this fact. the J* ™-or! Apparent bands death came the necessity for Frances Andrews, our eldest living There were two buildings, the Home On my last birthday I passed into t w no notice of the nnDa8ui j earning a living. My lifelong friend, graduate, author, scientist, college and the College building, its beauti- my 89th year. My life has been P.ctureSqUe seene, he ^ Judge William Reese said 'Knowing Professor—in each role an honor to ful columns the Pride of the town. \ Messed with many dear friends and I menced the lesson and sent the dress your advantages, I advise you do her Alma Mater—is one of Georgia's, Mr. Conner, a minister was president have Perhaps had my due share of UP neS t0 the ° ^ for recitations school work. I did so, continuing in most gifted daughters. In the years and the Home over flowed with girls happiness- remaining deaf to all their entreaties the work until my own children were following her graduation she very from many states. The date of my diploma is July 4, and tears. Its hard for us to imagine educated. They have never disap- soon won distinction as a story With her wonderful memory Mrs. 1860. I was married to Col. A. J. Mc- the composure of this erudite scholor pointed me." writer. "Prince Hal" and "Family i Kirksey recalls the names of her old Bride (10th Ga. Reg't. Inf.) in 1864, lasting thru recitation and its grat- From "Washington Wilks" also Secrets" were Popular works and her school mates, among them "Puss" moved to Atlanta after the Civil War ifying to know that, as the line filed came Mary (Hill) Ficklen. She "War Time Journal of a Georgia (Mary) Moss, Sallie Hoke, later Mrs- and have lived here ever since-Of out, a backward glance from the last ( writes—"Mine has been rather a cir- Girl" is considered outstanding. Wm- Redd; Annie and Leila Pullen; seven children, I have left three sons \ Siri revealed a glimpse of that gentle- cumscribed, plodding sort of life no- She was a regular contributor to Augusta Hill; Elizabeth Berry, later Col. R. B. McBride of the U- S. A.,' man convulsed with laughter. But thing spectacular, just trying to be the New York Chatauquan and many Mrs- Geo- Oglesby; Sudie Means, Mrs- W. S. and A. J. McBride who reside not always did their sins find them faithful to each duty as it came, as of the leading magazines. The value j Griffin; Miss Mariah Brown, the art out. She says the teachers never did wife, mother, grandmother, citizen, of her "Botany" as a text book is! teacher and Miss Corrie, her piano My only daughter who grew to wo- k„ sheppard, a mis- ow that Sallie and church member- Six generations evidenced by revisions being made [ teacher. She dwelt affectionately up- manhood, Henrietta, married Elijah cheivous girl from Columbus wick- of my people have held membership every ten years and a special edition on her dear friend, Julia Hunt who A. Brown and died in her 28th year, edly taught all the girls how to do in this same old Methodist Church prepared to meet the needs of tne was "very merry" and whom she leaving a son Elijah A. Brown, Jr. the schottische, the Polka and lan- organization- I am the grand-daugh- Public Schools of New York City. must have very truthfully called the My hobbies have been a cultiva- cers. Our dear, saintly Mrs. Cotton— ter of a Methodist steward, the dau- Her own school experience was at prettiest girl, for later, when this tion of my flower garden and a pas- Pillar of the church and great-grand- ghter of a steward, the wife of a ste- Wesleyan where she taught during1 daughter of LaGrange went abroad, sionate love of nature in all its forms motherthat you are—that twinkle ii ward, the mother of a steward, and the administration of Dr Bass. A'her beauty created a sensation. In especially our native wild flowers. your eye makes it easy for us to be- the grandmother of a junior steward most interesting experience was a Paris she was Presented at Court and Until the last few years there was lieve all this mischievousness that which department is doing good work correspondence with Luther Burbank danced with Jerome Bonaparte, scarcely a month in the year in which you recall so clearly, admitting that in our church. For more than forty on scientific subjects accomPained by Other members of this interesting I did not go on long excursions.fre- you have, years ago forgotten all the years I have taught that "much spoil- an exchange of seeds and reports class were Martha Bell, Mrs. Charles quently walking five miles or more Philosophy, Languages and Mathem- ed Sunday School class" of which you made to each other of results obtain- Ridley, Mother of Judge J. B- Ridley; into the beautiful woods in the vici- atics taught you by those patient wrote though I do not think they are Alice Culler, Mrs. Cobb, who was out frock-coated professors of the Old ed in their own localities. nity of Atlanta, which are rich in 'spoiled'. The personel has changed standing as member of Methodist School. In later years a very special honor rare and beautiful wild flowers, even of course, over and over, but they are Board of Missions and for many oOo all 'my boys' and we love each other came to this little woman when an several varieties of terrestial orchids. years a beloved teacher at Wesleyan; 1869. as members of a family. Some of Italian Society of Science and Lit- j Achsah Turner, Mrs. A- J- Marsh; I believe my Present physical and Ida (Amos) McFarlane— now in them tame into the class as lads and erature offered membership to a; Carrie Stinson, Mrs. Ogletree of mental condition is due largely to the her 80th year —since her graduation left it as fathers when duty called small group of Americans, including, White Sulphur Springs and Tinsley benefits received from these hobbies. 62 years ago has been a regular at- them else where. To their children 1 Winston.aunt of Mrs- E- T. Moon. Frances Andrews. Others in this I have always thought that the tendant at the Baptist church where am always 'Grandma Fick'. am All these years Mary Sheppard she still attends Sunday School and: holding my class in the Sunday school group were Thomas Edison, Wood- closing of school life was only the has kept a letter written to her from W- M S. Recalling her graduation wj,ere my ^n ;s superintendent, my row Wilson and President Butler of leading out into a wider and larger the College by her beloved Julia Hunt at L. G. she said when reading her] grandchildren are students, my Columbia. during her absence from school be- culture and I have continued my ed- essay "she trembled so violently that grand son-in-law an efficient assis- It is gratifying to her friends to cause of whooping cough. It was un- ucation by reading the best literature President Cox stood by her side un- tant teacher. My oldest grand-dangh- Jcnow of her comfortable little home doubtedly meant to cheer Mary for History, biography and the classics til she finished." ter, Emmie Ficklen Harper is with ! most of it is written in a lively strain. in Rome, Ga., shared by a friend who are my preferences. My son and I Mary (Hall) Truitt and her be- her husband, a missionary in India watches over her welfare. Here, sur- She writes "I miss you sadly" and loved husband, the late J. G- Truitt' and my only precious little great warns her not to cough enough to have just re-read "Faery Queen" and rounded by her loved books, many of are numbered among L- C-'s most loy- grand-baby was born in India- I am enlarge her mouth". The time stain- "Faust". I consider "Faery Queen" al friends. Mr. Truitt's gift of $50,- one of the 'Pioneers' of the Womans them the work of her heart and ed, but still colored, pale rose paper, one of our greatest classics- 000 was one of the outstanding do- Missionary Society and have my Pin brain, with her dear ones near by, the Perfect composition, the sweet It must be confessed that I have nations of the last campaign. which I greatly prile—Mr. Ficklen expressions of girlhood friendship, a weakness for some lighter litera- and I have been married fifty-six Frances Andrews in the evening of In response to our request, Mrs- the very fine beautiful penmanship ture. I especially take pleasure in Harriett Stubbs Ross, daughter of years without even peeping into a her long, service filled life awaits of a vanished hand—all sPeak to us solving detective and mystry stories. Hattie (Patillo) Stubbs who last sum- divorce court. We have no great bank the summons of the "Master of all across three quarters of a century of I fear that I may have made this mer went to her reward, sends an account, nor super-abundance of this the "tender grace of a day that is j letter rather too long but I endeav- old photograph of this class- Mrs. worlds goods but we have ots and lots good workmen." dead." ored to comply with your request. Ross writes "I recall hearing my to be thankful for and know of a LaGrange College. THE SCROLL April, 1930. truth that "goodness and mercy have Mrs. Luther Rosser (Julia Connal- I the burden of the head of a family, who graduated in my class. No doub; 1S84 followed us all the days of our life- Iy( Passed away May 26th, 1929. and each, as the facts appear, have some of the inspiration she received Class Secretary Minnie (Reviil) At- Thank you for inviting me to com- Lost Address: met the responsibility with courage at LaGrange College was transmit- kinson- mencement—how I would love to go Annie (Crusselle) Vaughn. and faith, and all the sons and daugh- ted to her daughter and her son who Next Reunion, 1932. —but the strain would be too much Clodissa (Richardson) Connally ters have had college training and is a distinguished lawyer in New Mary (Broome) Gresham is living —my best wishes for the College. oOo are in the Professional world or York City. in Long Beach, California with her Lost Address: other lucrative employment. Lost adresses: 1879. husband, son and widowed daughter, Lula (Culberson) McCoy- The first of this class to marry Myrtle (Gates) Smith; Loula (Wat- Mary, Jr. After finishing at La- 0O0 Class Secretary, Frances (White) was Frances White who married kins) Overstreet; Lula (Brannon) KnapP- Grange, Mary took a degree at Pea- 1874. Clay- Next reunion, 1882. Alexander Stevens Clay, a young lawyer, of Marietta, and has lived in body College and was a successful In i886 Mattie Traylor was marri- oOo teacher until her marriage. Maggie (Whitaker) Foote married ed to Thos. H. Northern, son of Gov- Marietta since, except twelve wond- Rev- W. R. Foote in 1878 and until erful winters spent in Washington, 1882 Mamie (Spears) Akridse is living ernor Northern, lived in the Execu- in Atlanta and is a most active mem- his death in 1922 served with him in tive Mansion until her large attrac- D. C, when her husband was United various charges in the North Georgia Class Secretary, Ida (Palmer) Mc- ber of the Atlanta Alumnae chapter. tive home on Piedmont Avenue was States Senator. She applied for and Conference. While he was Presiding Jennie (Sims) Redwine, after liv- comPletaed, and she still lives in the secured the Position of Post Master Donald. Elder of the LaGrange District, she of Marietta and has held the Position ing many years in Atlanta moved to old home with her daughter, and, al- Outside the secretary's family, her was interested and helpful in the until now. Mrs- Clay said: "I am the middle-west with her husband though a "shut-in" temporarily, from interest and work has been in church and family. work of our College. trying to keep the same standard of a fall, she is interested in all current and all forms of civic affairs, espe- Minnie (Revill) Atkinson divides She was a charter member of the living my children were accustomed affairs, in her flower garden, her won- cially anything connected with the her time between Greenville, Ga., and Woman's Missionary Society and has to when their father was with us, derful Shakespeare collection, and dear old College, having been a con- Orlando, Fla., spending her winters several times been made a life mem- and that requires considerable financ- each day succeeds in doing some help- stant member of her local alumnae at the latter place, where she and ber. She is a member of the U. D. C. ing—the compensation was necessary ful things for others- Her home radi- club since its organization. her husband have a winter home, and the Fine Arts Club of Decatur and I have found the work satisfying ates sunshine and she is a constant Mary Fannie (Turner) Taylor con- Merichat, on Lake Rowena. where she resdes with her son. and stimulating—the years less lone- inspiration to all who come in con- tinues prominent along educational Lost Address: Her friend Ruth (Evans) Dallis, ly. I recommend remunerative oc- tact with her. and is still teaching in Juniper, Jennie (Simms) Redwine '93, writes of Lula Ward: She is ex- cupation to every woman with time Quoting from "Women of Georgia" Ga. eOo perienced as a teacher of Public on her hands." Mrs. Thomas Northern gives her Mollie (Stipe) Walker is devoting schools and in her night schools for i In her resume of class of '79 and 1885 aid to the movements, whose aim it herself to her home and family, but young men, a loyal member of the activities of fifty years she says: I Class Secretary, Katie (Cooper) Cul- is to raise the standards of Society, finds time to take an active interest Episcopal church, Woman's Club and am loathe to have the subject with- pepper. her beneficial nature being manifest- in the Atlanta Alumnae Club. U. D- C. She maintains a lovely col- out paying tribute to LaGrange Col- Next Reunion, 1933. ed in a broad range of interest- In For years Alice (Boykin) McClen- onial home and from her flower gar- lege. The inspiring association of 1879 Mrs. Northern graduated from] don has been a "pillar" in the La- We regret that lack of space de- dens of this home she sends and j the lovely old Southern City, the ca- LaGrange College, later attendng Mt. i Grange Alumnae Club always with mands that we only quote in part the more often carries, her flowers to pable faculty, the knd surveillance Vernon Insttute, Baltimore, Md-, '■•cv shoulder to the wheel in every following from Dasy (Knight) Aber- bring joy to happy brides, cheer to • and advice to the girls, the demand where she had the Privilege of being andertakinS for the college. Our crombie: shut-ins and those on beds of sick-! for the best work in the classrooms in the English Literature Class of j beautiful and historic gate posts, ness—She verily goes about doing —all had their influence of these fine Dear Alma Mater :- Sidney Lanier. Here she received the which once marked the entrance of good. girls and on all the hundreds of girls How long it has been since I have General Excellence .Medal for 31 per- the Ben Hill estate, are treasured oOo the passing years have turned out written you or communicated with fect weeks out of the 34 in the gifts from "Millard and Alice." properly equipped, mentally, morally my sisters who were nurtured on 1876. scholastic year. After her return from Only four of us left and we four and Physically, for all life's changes, your loving breast- How can you Baltimore, she organized a Lanier try to meet each other every year Jennie (McFail) Warlick taught in and I am sure the college can look welcome one who has been so indif- Reading Club in LaGrange. Later she at the alumnae reunion. the College the three years f ollow- j with pride upon the activities of its ferent and prodigal of the dives you was active in the Shakespeare Club ing her graduation, had her romance graduates, most of whom have made have bestowed? Having been your in Atlanta and the Alumnae Associa- o-Oo on the old Hill and was married in good homes." adopted daughter four years, these the college parlor, inl879 the cere- tion of her Alma Mater. 1883 four years are to me a sacred shrine Sara Williams was married in 1885 where memory worships with untir- mony beng performed by the Presi-! oOo Class Secretary Carobel (Heidt) Cal- dent, Rev. J. R. Mayson, who became to W. A. Reed, of LaGrange, and ing devotion. —Whom do I see down her uncle-in-law. She led a busy Life lived there for several years- She was 1880 houn. the corridors of time, but a coterie rearing si:: children. Ti. four still active in club work, patriotic organi- of the finest girls this old mundane c Fannie (Dowman) Suber writes Next Reunion, 1932. living are married, yet she continues zations, being President of the U- D- that since her marriage she has con- sphere ever created! I fear to call busy and says "the world is so full C. Chapter. She now lives near her tinued to live in the old home where Nellie (Revill) O'Hara, widowed the roll, knowing that so many of of work and duties that only a slack- old home in Warm Springs, and is her farmer husband was born. To- "O early, has since devoted herself to our family have Passed beyond the er could be idle—am a member of the Head of the Woman's Club there gether, they have farmed, gardened, teaching until her two children were reach of my voice. What would I the Atlanta Alumnae Club and thor- and active in church work. She has run a dairy, operated a country store, educated. She now resides with her give to be loved and appreciated by oughly enjoy it. My love for my dear one son and two grandchildren. but the biggest thing was to raise a daughter in Orlando, where she is my acquaintances of to-day, as I felt Alma Mater is one of the strongest Kitty Jolly did not return after family of nine children—all honest, active in church work and interested that I was in the college home, with Dr. John W. Heidt, presiding as our loves of my 1 Christmas of her senior year but law-abiding God-fearing citizens who in her four grandchildren- Lost Address: went to Shorter to be nearer home on are doing their bit in the world. Ginevra (Gohlson) Cantrell claims chief executive; his sunny nature, his merry laugh, so contagious, and su- Aldora (Gaulding) Thomasson account of the prolonged illness of She says "We have not accumulated she is the real "Circuit Rider's wife" premely, h i s Christian example! oOo — her mother, and she received her dip- much of this world's goods, but have that "Corra Harris didn't live it and loma there. In 1881 she married Dr. had our share of happiness, our uPs doesn't know the half." Gineva is Where, oh where, are Carobel Heidt. 1877. just over nervous Prostration, in Ox- Effie Thompson, Annie. Mamie and Van Meter of near Kingston where and downs joys an sorrows, as most Clara Bradley, Jennie Simms, Beulah The same year she completed her she continues a strong, eonsistant people have—still love the old col- ford trying to nurse back to health education at LaGrange College, Sar- worker in all activities for the better- lege." an ill husband- and Pauline Arnold. Helen Reed and ah Antoinette (Curt-right) Candler ment of the community. Since losing Lost addresses: Maud (Howell) Brooke says her scores of others that crowd within eight children are grown and scatter- my mental halls, awaiting salutation- had the bravery to marry a young her husband, her only daughter with Emma (Stipe) Walker. man just entering the Methodist min- her husband and a small grand-daugh- ed to the four corners of the globe- Alas! some are beyond the touch of Ida (Emory) Trammell. istry- ter have made their home with her. She is interested in flowers and earthly hands; some are spirits on about ohce a month her big 15-room celestial shores, but their shades, we Throughout the years of Warren A. Lula Jones married C. R. Bilbro in -oOo- Candler's great usefulness, receiving 1886, and during his life she lived in ' home is brightened by the whoopee believe, are watching over the old the highest honors his church could Atlanta and in Rome, Georgia. Now 1881 i bunch of grand-children. college chums who lag: behind. I left bestow, a college Presidency a Bis- she is living in Cartersville, where Classmates and friends will be in- vou, dear, with honors, with highest Marietta (Vaughan) Fitzpatrick hopric, she has shared his everystrug- she grew up. Because of her wonder- terested to know of the honor that hopes, with acquisitions, from which was an "Irenian" and still possesses gle and must rejoice in the thought ful musical talent and training, she has come to E ff i e (Thompson) I would not part, for dear old Rocke- her "badge" and her interest in of having a Part in a life so f ilhd with has been helpful in musical enter- Smith's son, Young Smith, who is efeller's billion and a half. A heart, college affairs. She writes: 'I wish service, now reaping a harvest of tanments and has given much plea- now Dean of the Law School, Colum- light, trustful and unsuspecting and I had some wonderful or interesting love frim his boys of old Emory and sure to others- Speaking f LaGrange bia University. She passed away a ideals obsessed with the word "Ex- 0 things to tell about myself, but alas, the devotion af the church into which College, she said: "I entered college few years ago leaving two daughters celsior." The highway of my life I have never done anything out of he has poured his great heart. in the Junior Class, '78 and gradu- and a son. down to the present terminus has the ordinary!" She taught a while Aside from every wifely duty, she ated in '79- As my mind reverts Carobel (Heidt) Calhoun, a real many markers of defeat and victory. married and raised a family of five is fulfilling every obligation as back to the aristocratic old town- It daughter of the college, received her A minor key in which my life seems children all grown and married except church member and citizen- She was is filled with pleasant memories of education while her beloved father n has had major choi-ds of joy. one, all public spirited and trying to a charter member of the Woman's the halcvon days- was President. Her home obligations and happiness. Always buoyancy "do their bit." Her eldest daughter were doubled since Judge Calhoun's came to my rescue when distillusion- -Mi-ionary Society; one of three wo- Weil do I recall the prominent fam- Mrs. H- L. Green of Zebulon is Pres- ed or discouraged; but thanks to my men to establish the Board of City ilies interested inthe college and the death—just when her three boys ident of the 6th District Federated inheritance from thee, 0 Mother, I Missions in Atlanta, member of La- girls—the Baughs, the Bighams, the were ready to launch out into life. clubs- She is interested in things have arrived thus far, coemizant of dies Memorial Association an active Careys, Callaways and Curtrights— While they occupy the major part of and says her trips to Washington a few thines well done. I loved, mar- member of LaGrange College Alum-. the Ferrells, McLendons, MpFarlands York, Asheville and a motor her heart and hands, she finds time a bonnie lad, w*>o left me near nae Association- and others; also President Mayson, journey to Florida were thrilling. to be interested in the North Avenue eirrht years am>. There came into Since the old days of her residency] who was always considerate and told, She further writes: It may be of Presbyterian church, where her boys mv life two idolized girls- Thsv, too at Oxford when she assisted many :ther that I had been a pleasure interest that Annabel Matthews, who have loft me for homes of their own. boys in getting an education, her to him because I never complained attend. Those who worked along with has just been appointed a member of T have be«>n teaching many years. life has been one of unselfish ser-! about the boarding home service. her in war time will recall the con- vice. the United States Board of Tax Ap- Trying to lift those about me to siderable pale of sox, sweaters hel- I was struck by the coincidence peals, the first woman to get that higher Pinnacle*, makes me hapPv- Bishop and Mrs. Candler reside in that each of the Class of '79 is now mets mittens and sewing Produced N. Decatur Road, Atlanta. appointment, is the daughter of my I have learned +hat. he who aids oth- widowed and upon each has falen sister, Augusta (Vaughn) Matthews, by her busy fingers. ers, aids himself more. I have thor- LaGrange College. THE SCROLL April, 1930. oughly learned that selfishness de- head of Atlanta Alumnae Club. A her heart because its her mother thousand nodding their heads in children unusuall ^^ Th sroys character, homes, muncipalities qucnation that appeals to her, and | gnl-hood home. sprightly dance." These were trans- never need the little Papers 1 oncee and nations; it is the supreme goli- expresses her personally, is: j>eari (White) Barnes makes one planted by Lilly Jackson along with prized and . . „ * °™ y u>ulle ath that seeks to disintegrate and ic was never yet loving that empti-" ciaml that can oe made by very few nerself wnen she married Albert hm(€S t0f„ KDe„ „ . ,, ed tne heart ,. ... . , . „ TV , i , , "°P among her old friends annihilate peace and happiness. living Alumnae I learned my A. B- iigner. A lovely grown daughter and at reunion this vear But my! How I run on! It is so Nor giving that emptied the C'a in the College—entered while two nandsome sons are her greatest Maggie (Dean) harden delighted Puree. difficult to relinquish your hand, or Mr. Mongan was president and at- joy. She is active interested in church her old friendg by wanderin£ back to the benediction of your smile- May Jessie (Pitman) Sutton has the tended under Dr- Heidt and Mr- i^iub worn and .LaGrange Aiumnae. j LaGrange brine-ins alone the "King of Kings" Perpetuate your distinction of oeing adored by each Smith,—for thirty four years have Julia Moate begins her letter re- derful old' nieces f f. 7 some J^11" endeavors and rule over you and your of her tnree daugnters-in-law, and lived hapPiiy with my farmer hus- mimscmg the days when "the girls of tablishing a charmin T™ * ir housenold, forever and forever- the tnree sets of grandchildren all band_cUr flve children have all left tM ran care-free tnrough those en- don Street Lollie (Lewis) Harris writes of her inherit their parents fondness for the home nest; they are stm sweet chanted halls, building air castles, Newtie (Ingram) Merrill' S school days: "Dr-Heidt was the hon- her and are never so happy as when and attentive t0 me. all doing wen, tnat bright June morning when our daughters are both married ored president and he and Dr. Peter visiting "grandmother" in her Dec- am sending love to my class.mateS dear Mr. Smith gave us his blessing Maimi, the other in New York Cit^ Heard, both bosom friends of my of '88 and wish for aur Alma Mater and our dipiomas|" Her dreams of Newtie's three hobbies are music father, are among my dearest mem- Lost Address: unbounded Presperity. further degrees were laid aside when flowers and S. S. School. She recent- Emma (Barrett) Black. ories. Her glorious voice largely domin- Annie (Moate) Scott went to Heaven ]y sellt Miss Mu],er and Mrg Abbott I would be so happy to hear from ooo ated the activities of Jennie (Evans) leaving a message that she help rear some lovely daffodils 'from her gai- the old girls— I roomed with Bunnie Bradfield following her graduation, the week-old baby. After some years, den. Trinble and Carrie Williams and Mol- 1887- She continued her voice study in Bos- her brother lost his wife and five Lost Address: lie Simms— I simply adored Kate ton and during her teaching years years she mothered his two little Grace (Aiken) Mitchell. Worley who became a Mrs- Kim- Next Reunion—1933. had wonderful offers to sing in con- girls. Annie's boy is now a physician , o0o brough—and I remember the glori- If a bahot were cast, who would cert and opera. While assistant voice the eldest girl a Junior at Wesleyan- ous voces of Daisy Knight and Ali- De vctta ine most loveu Alumna.' ui teacher at Wesleyan, she was soloist Julia is manager of the Massee Apt. i893- via Macy—I loved Persia Wright and course ail nave guessed iviaiaie Smitn. at Mulberry St., Church in Macon. Dining room and would be glad to see class Secretary, Gene (Covin) Farm- others who were in lower classes. In Of her loyalty to L. G., her broad Her two sons are married and in the any of the old girls who come to er. Next Reunion 1930. all these years, have only seen two usefulness, her lniluence among: tne same business firm with their father!- Macon. of my old class-mates. All of my In a recent article in a LaGrange student body, her personal., cnarm. j The only grandson is Ira Bradfield, Bettie (Parker) Davenport writes newspaper, Ruth (Evans) Dallis is children are married and I am a quiet many columns coula be written. In Jr., age 3 1-2. Besides singing in the "Yes. I am a grandmother—not the old fashioned woman, but I still love is called one of the "most interesting . the "Mamie Smith Garden" the local Presbyterian Church choir 36 years, lace cap and shawl type, nor the flap- and most loved women of LaGrange." our wonderful College ' alumnae are trying to., express., in she has served as teacher in Sunday Per variety". It required a visit to Senoia t o A pioneer Club woman, she was the contributions.. Irom.. thtir.. gardens. School, President of Woman's Auxil- Since last year she has been S3 youngest to ever hold office in the discover the outstanding leader-ship special donations, and by work of lary, President U. D- C. Regent La- inS World War Veterans at the Bur- of Katie (Cooper) CulPepPer in this State Federation, having been State tneir hands a small measure of their Grange D. A. R-. President LaGrange eau in Atlanta. Proceeding this were Recording Secretary and State Cor- charming little town. Besides being : icre tor this daughter of the College- Alumnae Club, Secretary of Woman's eleven busy years in Washington, D. the busy, helpful wife of a very busy responding Secretary, hoding each Among the many graduates who Club, now President of Missionary C., beginning in War time with an office two terms. It was while thus doctor, she is President of the Aux- ' are reflecting honor on LaGrange Col- J Union and Historian U- D. C. | appointment to the War Rish Insur- iliary of the Presbyterian Church and serving this organization, that her lcge is Blanche.. (McFarlane).. Gaf- Clara (Parks) Betterton for thirty ance Bureau- In a few months time; influence was used successfully to officer in the U- D. C. 1'ney of Golumbus Ga. state regent six years has held down the job of she saw this Bureau grow from one help frame Child Labor Laws of Geo- She expressed much loyalty to L- of the D. A. R. home-maker. Since rearing a family hundred to fourteen thousand em- gi . She was instrumental in organ- C. and has promised a visit to the r a She was the guest of the College she has been twice president of Chat- Ployees. From this busy life many ; the first chapter of Red Cross College this spring. zing on December 10th., when on a visit! tanooga Woman's Club, she was or- triPs were taken into nearby Vir- j LaGrange- During recent years, Ethel (Johnson) Puckett, A. B. of n to the local D. A- K- chapter- She was ganizer and first president of Mis- ginia. She says "Your sight-seeing Mrs- Dallis has been conspicuous in '85 and daughter of a former presi- honored by the chapter with an ex- sionary Ridge Garden Clubs and now. will not be complete until you have her work as President of the Ladies dent recently organized the first L- quisite luncheon at the Colonial Ho-! President of City Federation of Gar-'Sone through the Shenandoah Valley Memorial Association and holding C. Alumnae Club in Tifton. Her sis- tel at which time she made theprinc-' den Clubs- She gives these facts with at Apple Blossom time- offices in U- D. C, D. A. R. and as ter Florence (Johnson) Goodman ipal speech. apologies saying "a true daughter of Lost Addresses: who attended LaGrange with class of Woman's Club Committee Chairman. -Fof a number of years she., has ' L. C. should have accomplished more, Carrie (Dickerson) Lee '97 is also an interested member- We But it is in her home and church maintained a scholarship in music at and adds "now that I've passed the Dona (Haralson) Smith. are delighted that Ethel Plans to at- that Mrs. Dallis is at her happiest- the College in memory of her mother,' mid-day of life, I more fulH'xrealize oOo tend the Reunion this year. Two love'y young daughters and a Fredonia Raiford. This., is given that the matters of home are the splendid son are her closest com- ooo through the LaGrange chapter U. D- precious things of life." panions and friends- 1886. C. Lost Addresses: Class Secretary, Maggie (Dean) As musician, Sunday School teach- Fannie (Covin) Shirah Class Secretary Ruth (Mixon) Dobbs In her travels over the state Blan- vVarden. Next Reunion—1934. er and Missionary Circle leader she Ollie (Ellis) Trippe Next Reunion—1933 che never fails to speak a good word A most cordial letter came from is serving her church willingly and for her Alma Mater. Inspiration re- Grace (Johnson) Twyman Kate (Daniel) Polhill expressing efficiently. To quote her expressed From Bunnie (Trimble) Johnson, ceived here doubtless Played an im- Lois Sullivan. much love for the College and her ambition "I am simply trying to "I was three years in LaGrange un- portant part in her attainment of her -OQO- hopes for coming back to visit some- pluck a thistle and plant a flower der Dr. Height and Peter Heard. Mrs- time. position of leader ship and useful- 1889. as I go along." Luke Johnson was one of my first ness in state and national organiza- Willie Jones writes she has lived Kate (Moss) Cleckler writes "I room-mates. Ruth (Mixon) Dobbs tions. (By Mary (Park) Polhill, Re- Class Secretary, Lilly (Jackson) Tig-j in the sehool room over a quarter of'consider myself fortunate in being in and I graduated in Rufus Smith's gent, LaGrange D- A. R. ner. Next Reunion in 1934. (a century and loves it. "I feel just LaGrange College under our beloved first class. For nearly forty years, I Lost Addresses: Maude McDaniel writes "A con- seven, the age of my 2nd grade pupilj' President Rufus W. Smith—I can say have been a doctors wife—a full time Bertha (Henry) Thomas densed account 0f yourself "—so here I love them and know how to man- truthfully "The lines are fallen unto job. Three of our children are with Lillian (Ridenhour) Perry it is: jage them, if I only knew how to tea- me in pleasant places"—I am the us. Faith died in 1918- She was nam- Carrie (Williams) Baker. Trips? Lots of them by motor, ch them! happy wife of one of the best mere ed for her glad heart. Her delight rail and by boat, but none as yet by j How I wish I had listened more and one of the best Preachers in the in the church is remembered by a -ooo— airplane, tho I may fly almost any attentively to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. North Georgia Conference. We have day school in China, her missionary I88S- day. Courses, too, a-Plenty for if ( Euler and my other wonderful teach- had ten homes. I have loved each society and the Sunday school class one must teach in a progressive ers at L. C I am Proud of our Col- place, as well as the people and am she taught with such joy. These all Class.. Secretary, Jennie. (Evans) school system, one must be continu- lege and grateful indeed for what always thankful for a place to labor bear her name. Of all places where Bradfield. Next Reunion—1933- ' ally alert in order to keep Pace with it has done for me." , in God's Kingdom. I have lived, the old college remains Lilly (Jarrell) McClenny writes advancing methods. Very soon after I Ada (McLaughlin) Jones married We have four charming daughters home to me- "Its the quiet home life I've led and leaving dear old LaGrange College, a lawyer in her home town of Gre- and four grand-daughters. My own In a setting of mountains and lakes the degrees I've takn are not credit- I attached myself to the Atlanta enville, Ga-, where she afterwards 'ttle Amy is among the leaders of with all that could surround a beau- ed in any college I know—after a Schools and have had the honor of served as president of School Club, ner class she gets that from her tiful home, green houses, flowers, an reasonable amount of effort, the M. continuous service through these long president of Woman's Missionary father. avairy, many canary birds, gardens, R. S. was conferred on me followed years. My interest is as keen to-day! Society, president of W. C. T. U. In I Listen, you women who think you and chickens—is a lovely English in a few years by that of Ma, the last as when I first began my work. I 1928 served as District President of are busy, to the following account house where Ruth (Mixon) Dobbs de- degree repeated three tims success- often think of the different members Ga. Federation of Women's Clubs, j OI Bird (Baxter) Gentry:—Taught clares she "has really settled for life ively and successfully, these times of the class and I hope to hear from Besides being author of two plays, music five years in the College at after many ups and downs, many in- marking high spots in my life—but them through the "Scroll", she is mother of three children and McRae; Pianist and choir director in teresting trips—in the place and with my latest honor, that of Grand Ma Eugnia Shepherd write from Or- grandmother of two. ! Eastman Methodist Church, District associations I love best." the most thrilling- I lando where she spends her winters Loulie (Hard-wick) Candler is mak- Chairman of Music in 12th District Two years after graduation she As did our loved Uncle Rufus to (her summers in Commerce) "I have in? her home with her daughter, Ward ^• T. A.; directed National Music married and of her four children she us, I would commend these several fond recollectons of L. C and my (Mrs. Smith). "My art attainments? week in 1924, continuing chairman of had the great sorrow of losing the degrees to all stndents of the old Col- classmates. No, I did not marry the j YeSi j earned a normal art dip]oma' Music week since then; organized tw eldest, a boy and a girl. The two lege and wish, them success. I Preacher beau—some tell me that the 0 ! in New York so many years ago that ^ Woman's Bible class 10 years ago youngest, Samuel Candler, Jr. and Lou (CamP) Brannon claims for place to meet one's fate is on the Mildred are both married. Three her family one girl, three hoys and green benches in the Park, but for me the "Scroll' would put it under the and most 0f the time teacher snee precious grand babies, all boys are a four grandchildren—all boys. If that thats too late- I enjoy the flowers head of "Antiques" or "Antics of then; Chairman of Monument Corn- constant joy. Aside from her family girl is'nt spoiled, wc wonder why? and sunshne and that is my reason Education" by old LaGrange gradu- mttee when Confederate monument and home, she is vitally interested in Looking after a farm helps keep for going to the Park." ate. I still have my recommendation t was erected; won Prize as best young people, both boys and girls, Lou busy. A "host of golden daffodils" ad- and statement of graduation from . "grade mother"; officer in D. A. R. Cecile Longino keeps up her music orning the ancestral Tigner home in and she does much to make happi- the old "Chase School of Art" in and W- C. T. U-; for past seven years ness for others- For her Alma Mater by teaching and study, now taking Meriwether County remind LaGrange New York, but wonder sometime president of Woman's Missionary she expresses her love in active ser- lessons at Atlanta Conservatory of girls of the hospitable old Jackson vice, having held the office of State Music She teaches music in near by home out near the Chattahoochee what to do with both- My daughters Society, most of time on honor roll President of Alumnae and now at the Fayetteville. a little town dear to _ where, at a glance, one saw "ten are better artists than I, and their of S- Ga-, Conference; last December LaGrange College. THE SCROLL April, 1930. made a life member of W. M. S- as of Alpha Lamba Tau fraternity, ,an,d day school, besides rearing a daugh- ing is occupying the spare time oi Monta from which we quote:- Christmas gift; unti rcently had a a candidate for the ministry- ter and son, both filling ' places of Jule Tigner and her sister, Mrs. Bod- We traveled North and South, small class in Piano. She says her Lula (Whelchel) Smith took upon usefulness, die. Their beauty can well be imag- East and West, only real claim for distinction is in herself a real job when she married Bell (Brantly) Roddenberry is now ined from such attractive names as Yes, we rode the circuits, the very being the mother of three fine boys; an editor with five small children. principal of the Charlton County | "California Rose," "Tennessee Cher- best. Baxter, married and in the insurance She writes. "In looking after the high school. ry-" One called "Pomgranite," a Now the Hall I married became one dream in shades of yellows and green ■ business in Atlanta. Oscar Jr., at children and keeping the editorial Inez Murrah is successfully con- of fame Riverside Acadamy, Edgar a sopho- shears near and the paste Pot well ducting a tea room in Atlanta. was bought for little "Davy Lee" af- When President of Young Harris more in high school, like his mother, filled there was little time left for Mattie Lee (Dunn) Sloan has mov- ter being exhibited at the Macon College he became. This fame however did not bring • loves music. her own mditations." These children ed from McDonough t o Warm ! Fair. Jule is a loyal member of the Springs. She is now President of. Meriwether Co. Alumnae Club. contnt Gene and Jennilu (Covin) Farmer are now all haPpily married and Lu- So after five years back to the and Wooding, respectively, have la is reaping the joys of being loved Meriwether Co. L. C Alumnae Club. I Our intellectual Bertha (Wilson) pastorate we went. beautiful homes on adjoining lots as an own mother. Had the pleas- Florence Traylor married a Mr. J. Upshaw is living again in her daugh- ur of visiting one of these children C. Orr, a Baptist deacon and editor ter Nell (Upshaw) Gannon. Nell has The circuits complete at the station ■where, together, they are raising we arrive flowers. Gene's children and also en- in California last summer. She says of a county Paper. Since her grad- already distinguished herself as mag- From which I married in nineteen joying their adorable mother. it was from the college she received uation she has worked continuously azine writer and is now studying for and five. On the front page of this years her highest inspiration for service. in W. C- T- U-, the Woman's Mis- her Ph. D. at Unversity of Calfor- Lora (Edmondson) Lovejoy's two Our /boy and girl, Dixon and Manita, edition of the "Quadraugle" is a pic- sionary Union, and Sunday School- nia where her professor husband is Love Emory and LaGrange their ture of Ora (Martin) Abbott. Be- daughters are in college, Clyde, a t 'x>st address: also working toward a post graduate Agnes Scott; Mary at L. C. Her son Alma Mater. neath it is written the following:— Helen (Hendrick) Mattox. degree. Nell, also Possesses much of Hei-e's hoping their efforts will not "Because of her devotion and loyalty John, in high school. Lora is a loyal the gentle, sweet, charm of her be in vain to our College, because of the per- •Uumna, always ready to work for -oOo- mother. Bertha is actively interest- the LaGrange Club of L- C. and ac- As editor and teacher to bring credit fect example she has set us, and be- ed in her home and her town. tive in Missionary Society of her in the main. cause she is our own true friend, we Carrie (Davidson) Paulk writes: church and Woman's Club. 1897 Now, Monta L-, the youngest of the the Students of LaGrange College "Besides the regular duties that go Lost Addresses: with house-keePing, looking after three dedicate this volume of the Quadr- Next Reunion, 1931 Tallulah (Quillian) Thrasher. flowers, gardening, chickens and Has an ambition a student at angle to Mrs- Ora M. Abbott. Alice (Robins) Cunningham. Class Secretary, Julia Bradfield. teaching, I am chauffeur for my hus- LaGrange to be- After the death of her husband, Dear old '97ers: Right now begin band- Trips? Who ever heard of Lost addresses: 'Mr- Philip M. Tate, Edna Ferguson aving your Pennies for bus fare to anybody marrying a farmer and ever Gertrude (Touchstone) Dunn. •was left with four little children and -oOo- aGrange 'gainst our scheduled re- getting out of the country, much less Alma (Stroud) Hancock. the care of his diversified business- gion is in 1931- Let us live again across the U. S. or ocean. My little After leading a very busy life, she oOo — .ose days of the dear old nineties' gjri, Anne, is a very important part retired from all active business in- 1896 hen "Female" was the middle name 0f my ufe and j am hoping she will 1898 terest and is now living quitly in her Next Reunion in 1931. . our college, and live again our, iove her Alma Mater as j do and that home which her mother is now shar- Class Secretary, Evelyn McLaughlin) .aduating morning when we ex- lt wiU ^ the inspiration to her that ing with her. Class Secretary, Evelyn Whitaker- McGehee. junded to a row of austere trustees mine is to me." Tallulah (King) Norris, before h- i the subjects of "Women in the Since losmg her husband, Eleanor Next Reunion, 1931. -0O0- husband's death, spent her wintei hool," "Women in the Church"- ] (cloud) Bryan has taught ^^ and Mary Will (Cleveland) Thompson on beautiful Indian River, where si. en Woman in Politics! (bold, for-|French in Greensboro High School, 1894. has just returned from a visit to her owns an orange grove; her summe. ird minxes that we were!) Her three boys are about grown; the in the mountains of North Georgi Come, and lets show the daughter Evelyn who is at Columbia, Class Secretary, Etta (Cleveland) sassy two eijiest^ jun;or and senior, at Univ- For several years, she with hv a candidate for a Masters Degree- Dodd. Next Reunion—1930. ung things" on the camPus today of Ga. the youngest just graduated daughter, Lewie, has spent most c hat a real class is like! Annie's baby, Arthur Thompson Her friends will be delighted to from high school- the time in Decatur, Ga-, where sh Ozella (Roberts) Ross sends an Ware, came into her life just when learn that Eula (Beauchamp) Mea- Our class thrills with pride over takes an active interest as a trustt she most needed the sunshine this cham is gradually regaining the use i Program for "Sophomore Night" the achievements of Annie Campbell )f Decatur Orphans Home. She first little grandson of her's brought of her arm whch was frightfully ne 1897 in which is announced our as missionary in China- Her last also an officer of the Agnes Le aduating exercises for next day into the world. Since the great sor- mangled in an automobile accident teaching was in Boy's High School in Chapter of U- D. C. and active in W row of losing her husband, Mary some time ago. She has just return- ith address by "Uncle" Simon Peter Soo Chow three years ago. Since C. T. U. and church work. ;chardson. She writes: "As I look Will has bravely carried on. She ed to Atlanta from visits to Wash- then she has been secretary and Evelyn Whitaker was one of th teaches a S. S. Class of L. C. girls, ington and New York and plans In ick over my life since I left dear treasurer of Woman's Dep't. of Mis- (very popular) "town girls" of th as always outstanding in every de- attend the reunion of her class this '■range College, its like a land- sions with office in Shanghai. It is class, having since moved to Atlani partment of her church, besides teach- year. ape filled with hills and flowers, contorting t her optimistic where she resides with her brothe ing a large class in piano. Etta (Cleveland) Dodd holds a .lleys and weeds, sunshine and message regarding China: "It was She was a former president of th Evelyn (McLaughlin) McGehee, is distinction that can be claimed by •adows, singing and weeping—all thrilling to be in China when the LaGrange Chapter U- D- C, now er. the president of LaGrange Alumnae no other Alumna of L. C. Many 'on.a: sunshine predominates—7 mar- Nationalists were completing their Saged in Red Cross work- Alway Club in Columbus, from all accounts have sent their daughters back to •ed Mr. Ross with whom I corres- co^ueTts^and'esteblTshing'The new this club actively functioning under an interested member of the Atlant ™ded at LaGrange. I have four government-seven of the ten heads LaGrange, but until Margaret, her her leadership. After a recent visit Club, LaGrange College Alumnae an i;ldren and two grand babies. My departments are Christian. China baby came, she had no daughter to of to L- C- she wrote: "I can't tell you. at present, State Corresponding See .ughterwhoattendediLaGrange Col- - is in the midst of a many gided rey. send. Not to be out done, she sent retary. how much I enjoyed going back to her boy. Lamar, who was granted ge now Mrs. J. C Littlefield, lives olutioll affectmg not on]y government Clyde (Edmondson) Ridley, anotr the old Hill remembering the joys an art diploma in 1926- Now not only . Folkston. My eldest son is 28, bllt education, religion and industry. . er much loved town girl, marrie. and trying not to remember those the College, but all LaGrange is y baby g,rl 14—For all my ex- It will ^ many years before condi. Juge J. B. Ridley of LaGrange an, hours of cramming for exams. proud of Lamar's achievments in er.ence ,n cooking, nursing, etc, I tions are settled. ^ recent out. has two daughters and one son. After a beautiful service filled New Yory where he has won recogn- .serve an M- A. Have attended breaks ^^ Christianitv did not Was President of the Atlanta Alum life, the last years spent largely in ition -.from highest scources- ummer schools; was Principal of a represent the best Chinese but came nae Association and State Presiden loving care of her invalid mother, un.or high. I hope to come back to 0f Soviet influence—China will need of the Alumnae Association for twc Ruth Tuggle went to her reward -oOo- , U just once more before ' cross missionaries for many years and asks years. Member of the Board of Trus he bar,. January 12, 1930. For generations that we do not retrench in our con- Ruth's family have been linked with tees of LaGrange College. Clara (Freeman) Bush's life has tributions of missionaries and funds " 1895 our college history, serving as trus- She appreciates the many express ■ been that of a real soldier of the; w„ „,„, .. j » • , , ,, -<.„== ,.„„.. • J.. „,,.,, We are glad that Annie had the tees, faculty members, in the alum- Class Secretary, Lora (Edmondson) ions of sympathy from the Alumnae - -ross. sustained by a perfect faith as I i • . „ -w „™,v • J • V , glorious experience of a tour thru and friends of LaGrange College dur- !-he experienced every ioy and heart ■ ±- , „ ,^T . nae organizations. The framed dip- Wot tv. <- J " PalestineD and Europe and that she Lovejoy- ing the illness and recent death of • break that can come to a wife and loma of her mother, Margaret (Cox) is now enjoying a year's furlough. Tuggle, '58 is one of our treasures. Next Reunion, 1930. Judge Ridley. rrs. «■»-*.«-. ,c«« b.. „„■—; -i—■ -— gan life by teaching near home and o A„o-„c+ <-„ cu Before her marriage Rosa (Calla- btt n -oOo- marryingm„^,,;«„ a neighbor-~i_i_ boy, on an ad-, " Augusta, Ga. She promises a -oOo- han) Lassiter had served as Princi- snap-shot of herself in a ricksha for juring farm. There were two chil- pal of several high school- Since our scrap book. 1899 losing her husband three years ago, 1896 dren in her happy home "so full of promise and opportunity for us to Rena Mai (Ledbetter) Graves Class Secretary, Mary (Park) Pol- she still makes herself a part of aims The on] e things worth while. Her main inter- From Lake Saunders. near Eustic, make life worth while, but God, in ? , . y ™tful things I hill. haV from which she is entirely recovered. Mary (Hunter) Lindsey is the little girl, Margaret, in the Ladies Mabel White is teaching at Sto- that time she traveled through Old While thus resting she is doing work wife of a M. E. preacher and active Home Journal of November, 1929. vall, Ga. Mexico; is now in Mullens, W. Va. among young people as SuPt. of you- !in church. She has two children. Allyne Mayfield received a Mas- Margaret (McDonald) Brown, Lillian adds the following: ng people in Missionary Society, lea- Leila Patterson, who charmed ter's degree from Emory Univerrsity who lost her husband some time Right now at LaGrange High, der of an active auxiliary, and assis- and thrilled us with her beautiful and is now teaching in Druid Hill's ago, is now principal of the Bol- Tommie and I have rooms right tant teacher in Sunday School class- voice in light opera in Atlanta, is High School, Atlanta. ton school. across the hall from each other Annie Bell is a member of Henry now studying in N. Y., where we Agnes Combs is teaching in the We would like to mention that it and see each other no less often County Alumnae Club. predict a prima donna is made Presbyterian Home for Children, was the class of '22 that founded than between classes. She teaches Helen (Harris) Sloan continued of this attractive person. Talladega, Ala. the "Quill Drivers," edited the first history and I English. Tommie 'her voice study at the Atlanta Con- Nancy Doster has continued her oOo •'Scroll" and it was Russell Brown says that is her whole biography, servatory of Music- While teaching study of voice and music in New who drew the heading for it. but it's not. She has a M.A. from York. 1921 music in McDonoueh, one of her pu- Class Secretary: Sara Davis 1924 Emory with at least twelve weeks pils won the Sixth District Medal. Leila Scarborough is married on a Ph.D. and aspirations for and lives in Sarasota, Fla. Next Reunion 1932 For two years she was soloist at W- Class Secretaries: Tommie Martin Cornell. She keeps at least half Mrs. Sam Hearn, a graduate in Ruth (Baker) Moody has three S- B- radio station, at various times and Lillian Clark a dozen different activities on the organ at L. C, is organist at Hyde children, a future L. C. girl (we soloist for Atlanta Exchange Club string all the time and keeps them Park M. E. church in Tampa, Fla., hope) and twin boys. Ruth was Next reunion 1933 and American Legion. Her two child- all going with pep and enthusiasm and Mrs. Ed Carswell, another wise when s he chose a country Tommie and Lillian sent in the ren are Wyman. 10" and Anne Helen, that's amazing. After teaching in graduate in voice, is soprano in the home with "plenty of range for her following excerpts from their class- 8. flock." Adel, Ga., Saluda, S. C, and Al- same choir. mates' letters: bany, Ga., I came home last year Ruth Pike, an A. B. of '17. who is Thelma(Chum ) Woodruff is in Elmira Grogan is pursuing her B. A. (Teasley) Corley: to teach here, with only one sum- Mrs. William C. Kev of Columbus, Atlanta now, so Flora Rankin literary talents and has several de- "Am enclosing a snapshot of our mer session to my credit. It is so writes that her principal interest is writes. lightful stories to her credit. baby girl, thought you'd like to much fun to be here for the alum- home and 2 Bills - Billv. -Tr-. 0 years Flora (Franklin) Burkhalter is at Mary (Connallv) Frost taught have an idea of how she looks— r^e meetings. I do wish all our old. Fiith has continued her study Hickory, N.C., near Blue Ridge, for one year in the McDonough High Tommye Elizabeth — Betty for class could come to commencement. of music. bMones to a stndv club and School, a graduate one year, a which place Flora acquired a ten- short. You can imagine where my a music club. She tea"hes piano and bride the next of Captain Robert der feeling when she was our del- time is spent—in the nursery, of 1925 Rvnression and to quote her exactly C. Frost, who had just returned egate there. course. If all goes well, I expect Class Secretary: Margia Beard "dings here, thprn. and yonder" She from service in air corps of allied Anna (Biggers) Howie has taught to be in LaGrange a year from is S"T>t. of a .Tr- Pe-n't in First BaP- forces in France. Mary studied in- school and played with an orches- this May." Next Reunion 1933 t'«t Church and member of LaGrange terior decoration and was connect- tra, but is happier playing with her Grace Hale: Amanda Glenn received her M.A. Alnmnae Club in Columbus- ed with an interesting little an- fine two year old boy. "I am no longer a school marm, degree from the University of Her classrmates will be delighted tique shop in Virginia. "Jack" is Frances (Williams) "Cut" Glass as you will see from the stationery. Georgia in 1928. She is now Dean +o know that Marv Lee (Edwards) with the Publix Theatres, which is keeping house right under the I am working in a law office as a of the new Burke Junion College TCvArett nlans to attend commence- corporation keeps them constantly shadow of the College. Fiances is stenographer and general office at Waynesboro, Ga. Amanda is ment tliis vear. Wo hone she brings on the jump. Their last "jump" still loyal and spends part of her worker. I taught school five years giving a LaGrange College schol- along Frank Jr. and Marianna. was from High Point, N. C, to Bir- time working for L. C. and decided to give it up for sever- arship next year to one of the girls in her school. In addition to her -op,o- mingham. Sara Davis, after teaching in al reasons. I have attended one ■ as dean, Amanda .is teaching 1918 oOo Georgia and Tennessee, a counsel- j summer session at the University lor at Camp Dixie, is now working. of Georgia. I am still an unclaim- psychology, calculus, and analytic- 1919 Class Secretarv- Mary (Connally) for a Master's degree, in cap and; ed blessing!!!" al Geometry. Ciass Secretary: Marion Van Gor- Miriam (Spruell) Downs writes, Frost PDron, majoring in Nursing at Van- Mildred (Pinkerton) Shearer: der derbilt University. "We have just moved into our own Next Reunion 1931 "Since 1924 I have remained Next Reunion 1932 oOo home, a farm, about a mile and a First, there's Maude Harris, that Ruth (Henderson) Pentecost, faithful to my calling—school half from Watkinsville. The pret- always intriguing little person, president of the class of 1919, has 1922 teaching. In May, 1926, at the end ty days this week, I have made whom so many of us remember af- a son eight years old. Class Secretary: Eloise (Fullbright) of my second year's teaching, I good use of, in the yards, resetting ! fectionately. She taught Span sh Iris (Fullbright) McMillan mar- White married my superintendent. We and planting shrubs. This is my in Cartersville and the elementary ried last July, and is living at Next reunion 1922 both remained at Butler, Ga. un- big interest now—our home." schools of Emory University where Brewton, Ala. Could it have been just a co-in- til this year. At present my hus- Marion Lee is teaching in Clax- sb" received her Master's degree. Dorothy (Bledsoe) Brown is a cidence that while Alice Sutton band is teaching school here and I ton, Ga. She's now Mrs. Wm. Boyst and business woman in Atlanta. Her was teaching in Nashville -5. broth- am teacher of the seventh grade. 1 Kowell has taught Therefore, we have all the whoo- writes that her blue-eyed baby boy husband is a dentist. er of one of her pupils, Arnold Cyl- ice leaving T,aOr*mere. is just too sweet and good for Irene (Combs) Whittaker lives att, returned from a seven years' pee from somebody else's children. and was elected principal of the I have completed three month's words. in LaGrange. She has two boys. stay in Panama? She writes "I've high school last year. At present work toward a master's degree." Dear little Nellie (Humber) Veola (Jarrell) Estes has two always said I could never marry a she is keeping house and going to Sarah Brown: Thompson writes that she married children. fat man, but somehow he didn't school. She will receive her Mas- "This is my first year at Abbe- a childhood sweetheart. It grieves Robbie Lee Thompson is teach- look fat to me." She now lives in ter of Science degree in June from ville, S. C. I teach Latin in high us to know that this lit- ing piano at Waldo Fla. Valdosta, where she won distinc- North Carolina State College. Sue tle wit is at times quite dispairing, Marion Van Gorder is teaching tion as Unit Historian in Valdosta school. We, the faculty, have an says, "Since my husband is a exciting basket ball game sched- for one thing, she is fat, and an- Public school music in Southwest American Legion Auxiliary. For teacher we are very congenial and uled for Monday night against th3 other, her lovely seven year old LaGrange. two years, she has won the Histori- I can easily stay in the profession." high school girls, and in practice daughter, Jean, in the second oOo cal Trophy presented to the unit, After graduating, Margia Beard grade and never off the honor roll, having compiled the most data this morning I got knocked out joined that happy family of South- prefers scaling trees and telephone 1920 concerning the Legion and its aux- with a torn ligament in my foot, j west LaGrange school teachers, poles to sitting at the piano and Class Secretary: Georgia Haley iliary and war records of their' I'm just grieved to death because ■ where she continues a most popu- diligently practicing as her moth- Next Reunion 1932 county. I can't figure out how I'm going- lar member. er did for Miss Muller. Ola (Stephens) Adams' marriage From her home, right under the to play on crutches." 1926 Helen (Clark) Grady, that de- in 1921 made her the mother of Ruth (Cotton) Butler: "drippings of the sanctuary or Class Secretary: Kathren (Young) lightful reader, taught seven years four step-children, two of them "I have a fine son, Charles, two rather our dear old Alma Mater.": Freeman in LaGrange, took courses at Uni- new members of the "Daughter's years old, and I've left it to the Mattie McGee goes forth each day Next Reunion 1933 versity of Term.; University of Va.; Club' 'at L. C. These four were to preside over Unity St. School as, others to have careers. We think Peabcciy and Columbia. Helen not sufficient for her to experi- principal. She was two years pres-, our baby is wonderful, of course. Almost four years ago now since claims she's married to the nicest ment with all her theories of child ident of local Alumnae club when; He is very fair, has light hair and twenty happy, yet sad girls march- man in the world and her hobbies rearing, so now there are four more she helped put on special work for! blue eyes. It doesn't seem possi- ed away from L. C. declaring that are flower garden and chickens. little Adams. Yet there is still left the library and assisted the Cur-, ble that he could be my child. I'm they would come back early and Dorothy (Bledsoe) Brown, who time for community work. She has tain Raisers in buying the new era- j hoping to be there for commence- even oftener if possible. But can received her art diploma, is not been an officer and active member tain. Last summer she went on ment this year." you believe that only last com- allowing her soulful and artisfic of the Woman's club; now presi- the Mayer's- California Summer Mary Lane: mencement I was the only 1926er temperament to desert her, for tho dent of Woman's Missionary Socie- School Tour, but admits she did not "When I tell you that I am an on the hill? Now that looks rath- a competent and much rewarded ty and active in Sunday school and j attend the school. Of course, she eld maid school teacher, I have er black to the outsider, but not to person in the business world, she church .always hospitable to visit-1 looked in on Mary (McGee) Wat- given you my history from the me because I set out to find some is yet an idealist. She writes of ing church and welfare workers in i son while in Texas. time Mr. Thompson handed me my excuse for all these absences and her visits to L. C. "That every time her home. With much cooking! Beva McMillan says this is her diploma until now. I taught at have been well repaid for my in- I come away it is with a feeling of sewing, growing flowers and vege- 5th year—on and off—teaching home one year, in Fitzgerald four, vestigations. These girls have not the worthwhileness of the ideals to- tables, story telling, spanking, pet- "fiddle" on the "Hill." and one here, all very happy, en- forgotten their school. The fact is, ward which we strive." Just now ting and loving, her days are full hel (Pike) Daugherty is build - ble years. I have a small be- they have been so busy carrying on she and her husband are so happy —she's a busy woman and a happy 1 home in Crisfleld, Md., and ginning toward an M.A. at Emory. »ork and singing its praise in coaxing flowers to bloom in a one. expects to move in soon. I would like to go back to L. C. their separate places that they charming little garden. Georgia Haley has been head of Lura Johnson is teaching Eng- and 'wield a wicked tray' just for have not been able to go back each Mary Kate (Clements) Key, in the history department, LaGrange lish at St. Mary's Female Semin- old times' sake." year. It is always a good idea to addition to her charming house- High School, for the past six years, ary. St. Mary's. Md. Rebacca (Presley) Brown: take stock every once in a while wifery and social life in Colum- having received her Master's de- Eloise Fullbright writes: "Leila "I haven't done anything to add just to be sure we are not standing bus, has never neglected her be- gree from University of Georgia. Cotton Rutland was sent to Law- any laurels to our hall of fame." still and I have found that each loved violin. She has a precious She is treasurer of LaGrange renceville with her preacher hus- Rebecca adds the much desired girl is advancing in whatever work brown-eyed boy of 3 1-2 years. Alumnae Club and actively inter- band. They have two adorable, s: She taught piano in Cedar she has set her heart to do. Her LaGrange friends will long ested in the local organization. bad boys. Gene, Jr., 7, and Walter, Eluff. Ala., one year; studied at Speaking of heart reminds me remember the beautiful church Coretta (Teasley) Stroud is liv- 5. We have good times visiting Chicago Musical College in 1926; cf our newest wedding. Yes, of wedding of Ethel UMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM I'l 111.1114 LI 11 llll IIIM14111141J11111111 111 111111 III II I.I 111111111111II111111111111' III IIIII ITU II1111II11:| I kill 111 111HI 111 111II I'll 114111111111111111111II III HI II11111111 IK ll'llll I 111 11 IHIJIJWJWCItWHOTJimHiH 114411 Hlttg r v Oreon Smith Building BOARD OF TRUSTEES W. S. Witham Atlanta, Ga. W. L. Cleaveland LaGrange, Ga. J. E. Dunson, Jr LaGrange, Ga. C. V. Truitt LaGrange, Ga. H. Y. McCerd Atlanta, Ga. Rev. S. A. Harris Dalton, Ga. H. J. Fullbright Waynesboro, Ga. Rev. S. P. Wiggins, D. D Atlanta, Ga. Ely R. Callaway LaGrange, Ga. W. S. Dunson LaGrange, Ga. Miss Mary Nix LaGrange, Ga. W. H. Turner, Jr LaGrange, Ga. W. E. Thompson LaGrange, Ga. James W. Morton R. F. D., Athens, Ga. Rev. E. F. Dempsey, D. D Oxford, Ga. Rev. R. C. Cleckler, Rome, Ga. Robert Hutchinson LaGrange, Ga. Judge John S. Candler Atlanta, Ga. Samuel C. Dobbs, LL. D Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. James B. Ridley Atlanta, Ga. J. J. Milam LaGrange, Ga. S. C. Candler Covington, Ga. I. S. Hopkins Atlanta. Ga. Cascn J. Callaway LaGrange, Ga. Thomas K. Glenn ,. Atlanta, Ga. S. C. Dobbs, Jr Atlanta, Ga. Officers of Board Samuel C. Dobbs, LL. D President Rev. R. C. Cleckler Vice President J. E. Dunson, Jr Secretary-Treasurer •iiillllllliillll.lllllllllllllli 111IH111E1111-41111111111111111111111fr i}:• ■ *lrt!111111111t-i111111::111ii111i1111<111111111i-i1111»1111iiLinnt-*1111 sn111I:IFIIIifii;intim111111r11111>-»11 nrn11uitri*i_nnii-itrj1111itT^=