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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1911
Page
2
Weekly social schedule lists Mrs Audley Morton committee and YWCA activities. Egg Hunt planned April 17 on the Emmanuel church campus with children entertained by C D Chapter. Department Store at YWCA promises April 18 opening with stock offering and diverse merchandise.
Authorities note half the population needs glasses yet few visit optometrists. The shop boasts a competent optometrist test room the largest mounting assortment a lens grinding plant and a money back guarantee by R Brandt. Frames are fitted with care and correct lenses prescribed.
Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Keating of Portland hosted a spring tea in Athens amid rain and elaborate decor. Guests admired crab apple blossoms, blue marcasite, and satin gowns while Miss Rutherford’s absence postponed a Gulf States committee meeting to April 10. Reports show funds and travel plans for missions across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia with multiple city associations expanding. Basiline Prince, Gulf States Committee secretary, notes continued work and May 1st resumption.
A series of committee meetings in the Moss store auditorium are planned with Mrs A S Parker as chair of the Arrangements committee and Mrs Hy Morton leading the Department Store Art Committee. Other listed chairs include Mrs W C Ashe and Mrs John Gerdine with lunch meetings scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday respectively.
The Georgia Railway and Electric Company donates 10 to the Atlanta Y M C A building fund, praising public spirit. It has also given 1,000 to Tech shop, 5,000 to Agnes Scott, and 3,500 for widening Marietta street. Athens spirit praised as central to Georgia culture. Also notes upcoming Madame Alice Merritt Cochran concert and Easter visit plans of Miss Moselle Scudder and companions.
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