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Hannah Wright was guest of honor at a surprise baby shower at the home of Gail Stewart on Saturday, September 12. Hostesses for the happy occasion were Mrs. Wright's aunt, Angie Williams of Lexington, and cousin, Cody Paul of Carlton. More ... Gussie Hardy McAvoy of Washington was honored on the occasion of her 95th birthday at a family celebration at the home of Gayle and Willie Roberson on the Lincolnton Road. Hosting the occasion with the Robersons were Robert and Sarah Nell Baynham of Clark Hill, S.C. More ... Britany Christina Crews of Crawfordville and Daniel Justin Moore of Tignall exchanged wedding vows Saturday, September 5, at six o'clock in the evening at Raytown Methodist Church in Crawfordville. Terry Casper of Washington officiated. More ... Addison Elizabeth Anne Ware Blake and Maegen Ware of Thomson announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Elizabeth Anne, on Wednesday, September 30, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. Addison weighed 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 19 inches long. More ... The Adult Bible Searchers Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a fellowship and low country boil Saturday evening, October 3, in the Mary Burton Fellowship Hall. The ocean theme was carried out in decorating with a boat, seashells, fishnets and other coastal touches. More ... The home of Kathy Lindsey on South Alexander Avenue was the scene of a drop-in baby shower honoring Beth Lannae Rainey and Baby Girl Rainey on Saturday morning, September 19. Hostesses for the occasion with Mrs. Lindsey were her daughters, Taylor Lindsey and Hillary Lindsey of Nashville, Tenn., and Lauren Lindsey Fowler of Statesboro. More ... Carol Williams of Lincolnton will present the program at the Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn Tuesday afternoon, October 13, at 2:30 p.m. in the café. Mrs. Williams, a registered nurse, will speak on the topic, "Alternative Medicines". More ... Gathering for the third annual reunion of Company E, 1st Battalion, 122nd Infantry (TLAT) were (first row, l-r) Tim Crook, Leon Taylor, Fred Evans, Sheldon Davis; (second row) Billy Chafin, Bobby Hill, Coleman Kennedy, Jene Moore, Ross Williamson; (third row) Allen Johnson, Samuel Dunn, Edmond Bryant, Ricky Maxwell; (fourth row) James Cullars, Donald Hulin and Tommy Thaxton. The reunion was held at the Washington National Guard Armory on Sunday, September 27. Family members joined the Company for a barbecue dinner. The unit was deactivated in September, 1992 More ... Lucille Bray is home after a month's visit in Florida where she visited her daughters, Christine McCauley in Tavenire and Patricia Kalata in Rockledge, and her son, Michael Williams in Lauderhill. lDavid and Tiffany Oliver Cole returned to their home in Westminster, Md., Monday after an overnight stay with her grandmother, Belle Story. More ... The Rhetta Gresham-Terry Bennett Saggus Women on Mission met in the Conference Room of the First Baptist Church Thursday afternoon, October 1. Gladys Reese presided and led members in the WMU Watchword. A short business meeting was held. More ... Roberta and Ed George entertained members of the Belle Williams Volunteer Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church at their home Friday evening, September 25. Members, spouses and guests gathered on the patio around the pool for a delicious seafood buffet prepared by the Georges. Desserts, brought by members, completed the menu. More ... The following policies for wedding write-ups, engagement announcements, birthdays, and other social articles are currently in effect and are strictly observed by The News-Reporter. Weddings and other events must be reported in a timely manner. All items of social news must be received within 30 days of the date of the event. There will be no exceptions. More ... The Pawprints Foundation of Augusta is hosting "Pawprints: Art for Animals," a fund-raiser to benefit the Washington-Wilkes Humane Animal Shelter and the CSRA Humane Society. The event will be held from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, at Taylor BMW on Washington Road in Augusta. More ... The Taliaferro County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a chili and stew cook-off Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Application forms for entering the contest are available at www. clasasicsouthevents.com. Besides chili and stew, there will be activities for the entire family. More ... On Saturday evening, September 26 at six o'clock, the JumpStart ladies were honored with a Gala Affair at the Woman's Club hosted by the JumpStart staff, Beverly Falaise, LaShaunder Elam-Lee, and Amethyst D. Wynn, Executive Director. Special guests were former Even Start Coordinator Marcia Delany, and retired Home Parent Educator Minnie Evans. More ... Singer Sylvia Lee Walker belts one out for an appreciative audience at Saturday's Rayle Ramble. Hundreds of Ramblers enjoyed a day of children's games, inflatable adventures, good food, plus music by country star Terri Gibbs, the young rock band "Athens," and local favorites Sylvia, Brittany Klaus, Bill Maxwell, Jim Newsome, Michael Edwards, Franklin Washington, and the First United Methodist youth group Methodology. More ... Administrator Ray Hardy cuts the ceremonial ribbon on the CSRA Private Duty Adult Day Health center on West Robert Toombs Avenue, surrounded by clients, staff, Chamber of Commerce members, and friends. Hardy, in partnership with Deborah Sherrer and Tommy Bradford, offers daytime care for individuals who don't require 24-hour institutional care, but are not capable of full-time independent living due to a physical or mental disability. "Our program allows the caregiver opportunities to run errands, visit with family and friends, or just take a break," Hardy said. More ... Mrs. Bernice McAvoy's visitors were Gail Galbreath, Ronnie McAvoy, and Joyce Blackburn. ƒGuests of Mrs. Jenelle Newsome were Jim and Karan Newsome, Rev. Klay Aspinwall, Steve Blackmon, Tom Wells, Smythe Newsome, Hazel Russell, Pam Hall, Peggy Walker, Ann Walker, Zella Bennett and Megan, Margaret Connor, and Beechie Sherrer. More ... M rs. Martha Wells' son, Tom Wells, brought the residents some beautiful fresh flowers for us to enjoy. They were so pretty I got my camera and took two pictures of them. ƒDudley Bryant visited Melvin Cawley and played the piano for us and sang. He was really rocking that piano with beautiful music. He said he was going to come and play and sing more often. More ... |
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