Attendance was down a bit at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday, but there were good services and also everyone enjoyed the bountiful covered dish meal. ƒJames and I went with Philip and Mae Dell Huff to Greenwood Wednesday to help celebrate the 95th birthday of our sister-in-law, Elizabeth Huff. Her daughter-in-law, Dianne, had arranged to have a family party at Ryans. They had a private section decorated so pretty. Elizabeth was surprised to see us and have her birthday party. Others with us were John and Dianne Fredella, their daughter Elizabeth, and her two small children. We all had a wonderful time. ƒJames had a good birthday on Thursday and extended through the weekend. On Thursday night at prayer time at Raytown Baptist Church they surprised us with a party to celebrate his 85th birthday. A large number of friends, including several from Tignall, were there. Thanks to Rev. and Mrs. Wade Palmer and Bobbie and Gene Wilson for all they did, and others who helped with the refreshments including a beautiful cake and ice cream. James and I both appreciate their love and all the things they do for us. ƒ Ed and Deborah Coxe and Edna Sherrer of Bennettsville came to spend the weekend and to celebrate James' birthday. They brought another beautiful cake and presents. We went out to eat Saturday night and on Sunday morning we all went to services at Raytown Baptist Church. They left Monday at noon to go home. We had a good time and hated to see them leave. ƒIris Dyson has a new great-granddaughter born August 25. Her parents are Kris and Tad Hopkins III of Eatonton. She weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz. Her name is Elizabeth Camille and she will be called Libby. ƒMark and Adrian Spandel of Statesboro carried her grandmothers, Iris Dyson and Iris Corbett, to Eatonton Saturday to meet little miss Libby. They enjoyed their visit with the family. ƒSupper guests of Iris Dyson Wednesday were Charles Hopkins, Charlie Hopkins, Megan and Justin Turner and Harrison, and his little friend, Emily Higginbotham, all of Elberton. ƒPam McCarty spent last weekend with her sister, Gail Hammock in Warwick. They visited her son, Edward Hammock, one afternoon. ƒWhitney Branham is a member of the Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Band. They performed at the halftime program of the Washington- Wilkes and Banks County football game Friday night. ƒPam McCarty visited Angie and Jack Strother Saturday evening. ƒSincere sympathy is extended to the family of Christine Hopkins. She was a beloved longtime school teacher.
