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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1911
Page
2
Weekend social notes list Y M C A Easter sale at the Auditorium, Georgia vs Auburn on Sanford Field, a Garden Club meeting at 11 o clock with plant exchange, and a Civic Club gathering with Mrs. E R Hodgson. Also includes poetry excerpts and notices on fashion riding and a linen shower in Winterville.
On Wednesday April 5 at the bride’s parents home in Hamilton Maryland Miss Edna Elinor Seitz wed Mr W H Morton Jr. The groom, a Clarke County native and son of W H Morton Sr of near Athens, is noted for business success and popularity. Athens friends bless the match as Morton gains a Maryland wife. Madame Alice Merritt Cochran will sing in Athens Friday April 21 in a highly anticipated program.
A local ad touts a fully equipped optical room with an experienced optometrist, lens grinding plant and wide frame selection. It promises R. Brandt's refund guarantee if not satisfactory and emphasizes correct frame fitting alongside precise lens prescriptions.
A long Athens society column notes visits and hospitality across the city. Mentioned are hon. Pleasant A. Stovall’s poem in memory of Mary, Dr. D. Lee Peacock, various visitors from Atlanta and New York, local club meetings, dental and educational events, and upcoming Easter sales and exhibits. Several residents and guests are identified by name with brief whereabouts and activities. The piece weaves personal notices with community happenings and local promotions.
A concise query contrasts choosing a vacant fit option with a guaranteed tailoring result for spring suits, urging careful consideration of customization versus confidence in styling.
The annual state convention of the Young People's Christian Union of the Universalist church opened in Bridgeport Connecticut with strong delegate turnout from across the state. Proceedings continue through tomorrow with sessions scheduled at local churches and meeting places.
Selma April 7 local notes say Alabama Christian Endeavor societies convene with a welcome meeting at the Alabama Avenue Presbyterian Church tonight and sessions through Saturday and Sunday. F F Ballard of Birmingham presides, with noted divines and Sunday school workers among the speakers. Local branches prepared extensive entertainments for visitors.
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