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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
2
Social calendar highlights a Georgia Auburn grid clash and Easter activities around Athens. Includes Little Missea Marzsion and Janet Fortson egg hunt, Monday night plays at the Colonial, Crowley Gunnin wedding news, Easter egg hunt at Mrs Talmage’s, and a parish fete dance event with tickets at local stores.
Easter is the time to buy new clothes and this store showcases full lines of the latest styles. Prince Albert and English Walking Frocks are featured along with Semi-Dress Sack Suits, all promoted as unusually attractive for the season.
Smart new single and double breasted coats in black blue brown and gray appear alongside Broadway style derbies grey felts and silk hats from a top New York maker. Four in hands ascots and bows in varied silks perfect for Easter wear. Grey suede English walking gloves white and fancy shirts in linen madras silk and flannel showcase best values. Oynx brand exclusive.
Miss Roberta Hodgson hosts an informal gathering for Miss Kate Hodgson on campus. Egg hunt planned by Fortson sisters on Milledge Avenue lawn. News includes McWhorter Erwin wedding announcement for Camilla McWhorter and Andrew Cobb Erwin at First Methodist Athens with a 400 Cloverhurst reception. Local society notices list visits and guests across Milledgeville and nearby towns.
A long list of residents from Bogart Farmington Lexington Danielsville Winder Watkinsville and Commerce spent yesterday in the city. Notables include Mr R F Christian Miss Serena Crawford Mrs Quarterman and many others. Also Father Clarke and Mrs Walter Bishop injured by a sign are recovering.
Mrs Harrison Heidlen hosts a morning sewing party for two brides elect, Miss Henley and Miss Hodgson, with lively chatter and wedding plans.
Wingfield presents a spring clothes range priced from 20 to 45 dollars. The garments are described as thoroughly individual, comparable to tailor-made attire.
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