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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1917

Page

2

Star Spangled Banner and Social Tea Recap

Extract recounts Francis Scott Key's, 1780-1843, role and heroism during the 1814 Baltimore attack and the anthem's origin. Miss Moselle Scudder hosts a formal tea for Mrs. William Bradshaw and Mrs. Hugh Harden, with detailed party decor, attire notes, and a long guest list.

Francis Scott Key Baltimore Smith Potapsco Ft. Covington Mr. Key Francis Scott District of Columbia Nina Susan Scudder Mia Morris Yow E. F. Porter Clarence Walker Eleanor Lustrat Mary Gerdine Coatea Benedict Hammond Johnson Walter Hodgson Julia Bradshaw Julia Balfour Scudder Miss Scudder Mrs. Bradshaw Mrs. Harden Nina Scudder Mrs. Walker

Wrist Watches Sell With Style For Women

A wrist watch is described as the easiest practical timepiece and a stylish adornment for ladies. Watches in gold and gold filled finishes, hand engraved or plain, in round and popular octagon shapes. Small in size and reasonably priced for outdoor use.

Easter Egg Hunt and Social Gatherings Highlight Week

Miss Elizabeth Phillips visits Atlanta guests and eggs hunt hosted by Nora Fortson and friends at Milledge avenue home. Mrs. R. P. Stephens hosts a pink themed buffet luncheon for visitors Miss Margaret Bryan and Miss Pattie Landru. Informal tea for Miss Landru follows. A stage production King Rene's Daughter at State Normal Auditorium features Eunice Collier and Inez Porterfield. YWCA patriotic masquerade and juniors party planned at the gym.

Elizabeth Philips Nora Janet Margaret Fortson Elizabeth Phillips Alanta Fortson Milledge Avenue Virginia Fortson Charlotte Milstead Flora Cox Montine Ver Nooy Julia Ashton Bradshaw Hildegardt Schmittman Elizabeth Hall Louise Phintzy Nella Avery Duncan McDougald The R. P. Stephens Woodlawn Avenue Margaret Bryan Newberne N. C Pattie Landru Patterson N. J C. F. Fountain F. Fountain R. S. Pond T. J. Wooster 8. V. Sanford King Rene State Normal Auditorium Mildred Rutherford Henrik Herz Rene Count Tristan Evelyn Lewis Sue Crowley Almeric Thelma Wilson Ebn Jahia Pares Brown Dallas Tristan Vaudemont Eunice Collier Martha Bertrand Trena Reid Rachel Colley Gladys Jack

Grace Talmadge Hosts Spring Sewing Party for Visitors

Yesterday morning Miss Grace Talmadge entertained at a happy sewing party honoring Miss Margaret Morton and Miss Louise Morton with guest Miss Pattle and Miss Sarah Holmes of Jacksonville. Sigma Deltas attended, home bright with spring flowers, luncheon served at noon, visitors depart for the National Cathedral to resume their studies.

Grace Talmadge Margaret Louise Morton Pattle Sarah Holmes Jacksonville Sigma Deltas Nationa

Edward N Fortson Enlists in Army Aviation Corps

Edward N Fortson of Washington Georgia and formerly of Atlanta enlisted Monday as a private in the U S Army aviation corps for seven years. He will report to army aviation at Mineola Long Island for training.

Edward N. Fortson Aviation Washington, Ga Atlanta Aviation Corps United States Army Army Aviation Minerva L. I

Aviator Fortson Seeks Air Corps Career

Fortson, overage for an officers reserve post, favors the aviation corps as best for advancement as the government needs aviators. He married Bessie Tompkins, daughter of the late Judge H. Tompkins, and has two navy brothers, Eugene P. Fortson and Malcolm Fortson. News mentions church service adjustments and social notes from Atlanta.

Avia Corps Mr. Fortson Bessie Tompkins Judge H. Tompkins Navy Eugene P. Fortson Malcolm Fortson Annapolis Atlanta Constitution

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West Moselle Scudder William Bradshaw Paducah Hugh Harden Forsyth Miss Lus'rat Mrs. Johnson Miss Benedict Mrs. Yow Miss Balfour YY. W Stewart-Paddock Jewelry Company Clayton St Athens, Georgia J. P. Stevens Engraving Co Brandi Jewelers Insurance Building Mill District Milton Jarnigan C. A. Vor Nooy J. H. T. McPherson E. L. Sexton Harold Hinton Albert Davison L. L. Hendren Fred Orr Edwards Joe Jarrell John Moss Sarah Moss Miss Landru C. R. Fountain Glee Club Boltwood Georgia Orchestra Y. W W. T. Collins & CompAny Emmanuel Church A. G. Richards Georgian J. R. Jordan Eunice Jordan Apalachee A. G. Rice Si55 Rice Crawford City Julia Hill Washington Robert Russell Denver Coke Talmadge Ruth Wells Greenhouse
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