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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1917
Page
5
There is nae death poem by A G Maddock and Easter message on transformation and more abundant life. The Laura Rutherford chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy meets Monday at 4 with Miss Mildred Rutherford leading the program and Memorial Day committees urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Walter Mallory announce their daughter Nell Reville to Charles Neill McArthur of Fayetteville North Carolina with a June wedding planned The couple is described as a popular Athens pair Mrs Lawrence Costa announces Rosa Elizabeth Costa engaged to Gu A Rocca of Evansville Indiana The wedding date will be announced later
A wrist watch emerges as the most convenient way to carry a timepiece and a stylish jewelry adornment for outdoor pleasures. Gold and gold filled options with hand engraving or plain round and octagonal shapes offer small sizes and reasonable prices.
The piece notes social events on the Emmanuel church scene including an Easter Monday Rainbow Shower at the High School campus on April 9 with ten cent admission, a stocking shower for Ruth Bradbery, a bridal couple led by Miss Toniya Brunette, and a Precious Shop opening on April 10 at the Athens Gas Shop offering bags and Red Cross items.
Yesterday morning Misses Susan and Nina Scudder entertained Misses Margaret and Louise Morton and guests Hallie and Sarah Holmes of Jacksonville. The visitors, students of the National Cathedral, are spending Easter with Mr and Mrs John White Morton on Milledge Avenue. The Scudder home was adorned with spring flowers and dogwood as the group shared needlework, conversation, and a noon luncheon for the Sigma Delta Club. Miss Louise Dorsey to entertain Not-a-Chance Club next Monday for Red Cross work.
A Thursday afternoon bridal shower honored Miss Ruth Pradberry with hostesses Celestia and Annie Mae Wood at their Boulevard home. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage and hospitality was extended to guests.
A refined colonial hall setting with pink honeysuckle and hyacinths hosts a social affair served by Mrs. Truman Haygood. A marriage of flowers contest and a pink white color motif frame a dainty cake, with gifts arranged along window drapery. Emily Dozier hosts an Easter egg hunt with neighbors. Jo an McGregor celebrates a birthday theater party at New Elite with Easter favors and New York gifts. The Home School Club convenes on Thursday at 11 with readings on Russian literature and cathedrals.
Cloverhurst Country Club plans a dinner dance Wednesday evening drawing a brilliant spring gathering as social activities resume and society anticipates a refined evening of entertainment.
The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church will meet Monday at 4 PM in the Sunday school room. Members are urged to attend for an afternoon with speakers and a special musical program plus important business to be planned. Also mention of King Rene’s Daughter and Mildred Rutherford Literary page.
Society announces the play King Rene's Daughter directed by Miss Evelyn Lewis at 8 oclock April 9 with cast including Sue Crowley Thelma Wilson Ineg Porterfield Evnice Collier and Trena Reid. Glee club will sing between scenes and Georgia Orchestra provides music.
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