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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1916

Page

2

Quiet Sunset Reflections and Community Events in Athens

Mrs. Alice Adams conducts a reflective piece by C D Wilson on twilight, memory, and the living presence of loved ones. The community page notes a Spring Bazaar hosted by the Christian church in the old Magpie stand, with crochet and embroidery items and light lunches. A dance at the Elks Home is planned as a festive Flag Day closing. Calendar items include art classes, basketball, junior historical club, gymnastic activities, and recreation at the mill district hall. The D A R float for the parade features Betsy Ross and George Washington with Misses Laura Cobb Hutchins Kathleen and Aurelia O Farrell.

Ladies of the Christian Church College Avenue Athens Dr. Brown McDuffie Barrow Recreation Hall Mill District R. M. Guess Alpter George Washington Spencer Bennett Betsy Ross Laura Cobb Hutchins Kathleen Aurelia O'Farrell

Marietta Engagement and Local Society News

Hon E P Dobbs of Marietta announces engagement of Christine von Scheeler to George Guernsey Nichols set for June 1 at First Presbyterian church in Marietta. The story notes his status as state senator and Nichols's role with Cotton Insurance. Also reports quiet marriage of Miss Marie Patricia Reviere and Floyd Abbe Traynham by Rev E L Hill, and a missionary meeting at First Baptist Church.

Nichols Cotton Insurance Association Marietta Atlanta Atlanta Constitution First Baptist Church Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church

Tired Women Find Relief With Foley Kidney Pills

Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Merrill Maine says Foley Kidney Pills give her relief from constant tiredness and aching head. She notes kidney discomfort and back pain ease after starting the medicine.

Frank P. Wood Merrill Maine

Nellie Phinizy to Attend Grand Opera in Family Box

Nellie Phinizy owns a box at the opera and plans to invite her parents and a favored guest for the opening night. Other girls may have access to their fathers boxes on matinee days, but Nellie remains the sole bona fide box owner among the group. She will return after planning frocks to be among the week’s belles.

Miss Phinizy Nellie Phinizy Margaret Grant Harriet McDaniel Julia Murphy May Atkinson Nellie Nellie Phinizsy

Southern Education Conference to Draw Women Leaders

The upcoming Southern Education and Industry conference in New Orleans April 16 to 20 will attract prominent Southern women. Nellie Peters Black of Atlanta leads the Woman's department with a keynote on organized Womanhood, alongside addresses by federation presidents and college representatives. The Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets in Washington April 17, with Mrs. William Cumming Story presiding. Georgia notables include Mrs. Sheppard W. Foster and Mrs. Howard McCall among many others. attendees from Athens and Macon join Miss Lila Harris and Miss Belle Shackelford in city visits and travel plans.

New Orleans Nellie Peters Black Atlanta Woman’s Department Z. I. Fitzpatrick Georgia Federation J. D. Wilkinson Louisiana State Federation Claud D. Sullivan Tennessee Federation B. C. Kalb Houston Texas Wosumonk Farm Mary E. Frayser Winthrop College Rock Hill D. C T. M. Owen Mongomery Ala Woman's Department General Federation Continental Congress of the ‘Daughters of the American Revolution Washington, D. C William Cumming Story Georgi Sheppard W. Foster Georgia Howard. McCall E. Bates Block James Wyan Chauncey Smith Geoge L. Pratt Warreg White Alice Massengale R. P. Brooks Forsyth

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Mrs Alice Adams C. D. Wilson Earth Elks Home Childs Street America Ratriousim Judge Crossley Rosa Eneony Rosa Cobb T. R R. Cobb Harmony Harmony Club Alexander Sidney Reid Eatonton Captain Reid Dixie U. D.C Old South Memorial Association and Daughters of the Confederacy Comra Terrors Jones Greenhouse Vela Annie B Hammond Johnson Bolling Hughes Spalding Martha Birmingham LeRoy Percey, Jr Sunday American Andrew Jackson Wuuce New Orleans Coffee Co., Ltd New Orleans, la Savannah Atlanta Journal Lila Harris Belle Shackelford Bogart City G. H. Jackson R. T. Erichett Watkinsville Yessay W. A. Nunnally Girs E. L. Leach Penfield Emma Hallie Stapler Commerce Emma Hardman T. C. Hardman, Jr Cynthia Stevens Lexingon Sallie Elaine Deatherage Kansas City C. M. Walker Westminster 3. C Rufus Turner Owen Johnson Colonial Theater Haughey’s Orchestra
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