I remember Miss Ruth would have the Sunday School picnic at her home on the Dan River, a beautiful place. I can still see those lovely magnolia trees. One was on the front lawn, near the house, and a wonderful tree for kids to climb. We were like monkeys swinging from those limbs. Unlike the kids, Miss Ruth was a stately lady and a wonderful hostess, but, first, a staunch Episcopalian. She used to own a touring car, not a Ford, but some larger model with brass lights on the sides and in front, and she could just as well have been the Queen of England arriving at church on Sunday, for everyone loved and respected her.

(Source: Anna Grace Woodruff, “Memories of Christ Church, Walnut Cove, N.C.,” 3, Parish Files, Diocesan Archives)