The Maysville Herald
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Paul E. Meeks Burned to Death in Lincolnton, N.C.
Paul E. Meeks, 55, formerly of Commerce, was burned to death Monday in Lincolnton, N. C. when his house caught on fire.
He was born in Banks County on January 22, 1900, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Meeks, and was a textile worker.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday from the Silver Shoals Baptist Church, near Homer, the Rev. W. J. Reynolds, assisted by the Rev. Henry Swimm, officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.
Little-Ward Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
In addition to his wife, Mrs. Othadus P. Meeks, he is survived by three sons, Lamar, Harold, and Ralph Meeks; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Martin, of Lincolnton, N. C., and two brothers, Ed and Dave Meeks, of Maysville.

Two are Killed Enroute to Funeral of Mrs. T. K. Boone
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Boone, of Akron, OH, son and daughter-in-law of the late Mrs. Thomas K. Boone, of Maysville, were killed Saturday in an automobile accident in Lafollette, KY while enroute to the funeral of Mrs. Boone, Sr., in Gainesville.
Mrs. Boone, the former Miss Clara Mayes, died Friday, December 2, in a nursing home in Gainesville and funeral services were held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from chapel of Ward's Funeral Home, in Gainesville.  Rev. Matthew McGowan and the Rev. Sam Coker officiated and interment was in Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville.
Also injured in the collision were Mrs. E. A. Trippe and E. G. Boone, of Akron, OH, the daughter and grandson of the late Mrs. Boone, Sr.
Mrs. Boone, Sr., is survived by two sons, L. M. Boone, of Maysville; and H. H. Boone, of Akron, OH; four daughters, Mrs. E. A. Trippe, of Akron, OH; Mrs. T. C. Hodgson of Atlanta; Mrs. W. P. Cooley of Gainesville; and Mrs. R. L. Henry of Augusta; two sisters, Miss Mattie Mayes and Miss Mamie Mayes of Fort Worth, TX; a brother, C. L. Mayes of Munday, TX; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Maysville Ruritan held meeting Thursday, Dec. 8
The regular monthly meeting for December of the Maysville Ruritan Club was held Thursday night, December 8, in the Woman’s Clubhouse.  This was the “Ladies Night” meeting for the club.  The members and their wives enjoyed a covered dish supper in the clubhouse which preceded the program for the evening.  The guest speaker for the meeting was the Rev. Sam H. Coker, pastor of the Maysville Methodist Charge.  His talk centered on the Christmas theme and was both inspirational and enjoyable to all present.  The group enjoyed the singing of Christmas carols also.
A brief business session followed Rev. Coker’s talk, to end the meeting.  Everyone enjoyed the meeting very much.  The club hopes to have an annual “Ladies Night” meeting.

Maysville Woman’s Club Meets at Club House
The Maysville Woman’s Club met for its November regular monthly meeting in the Club House.  There were 23 members present.  A program on Thanksgiving was presented by Mrs. Paul Webb, department chairman, which consisted of a poem given by Patsy Ariail and Miss Essie Jackson.  Mrs. John White introduced Mr. R. L. Whitehead, who gave an interesting talk on Cuba.  Mrs. H. R. Hancock, Mrs. Ferd Ray and Mrs. Hoyt Purcell, hostesses, served refreshments during the social hour.

Miss Lois Haley Hosts Maysville Study Club
Miss Lois Haley, of Commerce, was hostess to the Maysville Study Club for the recent meeting.  Beautiful fall flower arrangements graced both…(illegible)…promptly at 6:30 a delicious turkey dinner was served.  The program was given by Mrs. John White and Miss Essie Jackson.  The members enjoyed having Miss Haley’s mother and Mrs. Reginald Hancock as guests.  The following ladies were present: Miss Essie Jackson, Mrs. C. J. Meaders, Mrs. John White, Mrs. Huram Hancock and Mrs. T. K. Miller.

Methodist Sunday School Met with Mrs. Purcell for Nov. Class Meeting
The Fannie Camp and Essie Jackson Sunday school classes met with Mrs. Hoyt Purcell for the November meeting with 13 members and one visitor present.
The devotional was given by Mrs. Mark Tolbert.  Mrs. W. G. Sharp presented a very interesting program on Thanksgiving.  Those taking part were Mrs. C. W. McCurdy, Mrs. H. R. Hancock, Miss Essie Jackson and Miss Mary Deadwyler.
The class was to have their Christmas party December 20 at the clubhouse with Mrs. Paul Webb, Mrs. C. J. Meaders and Mrs. Sam Coker as hostesses.
Refreshments were served by the hostess following the meeting.

School News
The pupils and teachers will get Christmas vacation period of two weeks this Christmas season when school dismisses on Friday, December 16 and will reopen for class on Monday, January 2, 1956.  The faculty wishes to extend the very best wishes for a Merry Christmas season to the pupils, parents, bus drivers, school board members and friends of the local school.  Several of the classrooms are planning Christmas trees and programs in their individual rooms on Friday the 16^th, the last day of school before Christmas.
The number of absences has decreased within the past month considerably, which is very gratifying to the faculty.  We want every pupil to be present every day they possibly can.  It is to the best advantage to the pupils that they attend regularly.
The Beta Club presented a Christmas program for the High School group on Friday morning, December 16^th.

Maysville Baptist Church
Sunday school meets each Sunday at 10:00 with Mr. O. G. Ariail as the Sunday school superintendent.  Preaching services are held each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.  The Baptist Training Union meets each Sunday evening at 6:30.  Prayer meeting is held each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.

Riverside Baptist Church
Sunday school meets each Sunday at 10:00 with Mr. Hollis Jordan as the Sunday school superintendent.  Worship services are held every second and fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Rev. Jolly Crumley.  Prayer meeting is held every Thursday night at 7.

Maysville Methodist Church
the church school meets at 10:00 each Sunday, except the third Sunday when it meets at 11:00, with James O’Kelley as Sunday school superintendent.  Preaching services are held the first Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and the third Sunday at 10:00 a.m.  The Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at the church each Sunday evening at 6:30.  The MYF has a “Destination Unknown Trip” to some member or parents home each fourth Sunday night.

Unity Christian Church
Sunday school is held every Sunday morning at 10:00.  Preaching services are held on the second and fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.  The Christian Endeavor meets each Sunday evening at 7:30 in the church with the young people in charge of the program.  The Young People’s Sunday school class meets in a regular class meeting on the second Friday night in each month.  The church board meets regularly every fourth Saturday night.

Maysville Fire-Baptized Holiness Church
Sunday school meets each Sunday at 10 a.m.  Preaching services are held every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Rev. Dillard Austin.  Prayer meeting is held every Thursday evening at the church.

Maysville Methodist Charge Services
The following is a list of the places and times of services which are held on the Maysville Methodist Charge:
Maysville, first Sunday 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; third Sunday at 10 a.m.
Holly Springs, second Sunday 11:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Gillsville, third Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Dry Pond, fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Wilson, second Sunday at 10 a.m. and fourth Sunday 10 a.m.
Rev. Sam Coker is pastor of the Maysville charge.

Maysville Lodge Notice
The Maysville Lodge Number 347, F&AM, holds its regular monthly communications on the second and fourth Monday nights of the month.  The meeting time is 7:30 p.m.  All lodge members are urged to be in attendance at all these meetings.

Grove Level Baptist Church
Sunday School is held each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.  Preaching services are held at 11:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of each month with Rev. W. J. Reynolds.  The B.T.U. meets at 6:30 p.m. each Sunday night.  The membership of the church is enjoying the new gas heating system recently installed.

Center Grove Baptist Church
Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays and at 2:30 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Sundays, with Carlton Perry as the Sunday school superintendent.  Preaching services are held on the first, third and fifth Sunday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Crosby.  The Training Union meets each Sunday evening at 7:00.  Larry Sailers is the BTU director.

Gillsville Baptist Church
Sunday school meets each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. with preaching service at 11:00 a.m.  B.T.U. meets each Sunday at 7:30 p.m. with preaching service at 8:30 p.m.  Mr. Guy Murry is the Young People’s Sunday school teacher and Mrs. Curtis Hewell is B.T.U. director.  Prayer meeting is each Wednesday evening.