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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
2
A reflective piece by Ida M. Budd on choosing memory over lingering past pains, balanced with thoughts on joy found in friends and music. It urges embracing present blessings while learning to remember and forget as needed, set within a daily scripture tone.
Special notices list Friday night Y W C A patriotic masquerade for adults, Saturday junior Red Cross at 10 and a patriotic party at 11, plus no mill district classes during the celebration. Home School Club met at Mrs Strahan's on campus with four visitors and three papers on Russia, led by Mrs Dorsey. Miss Linton and Miss Morris contributed, with refreshments and a Vic tora program ending the meeting. next session will cover Milledge Avenue and a musical program.
A wrist watch is described as the most convenient practical watch and a stylish jewelry piece for a lady. Watches offered in gold and gold filled, hand engraved or plain in round and octagon shapes, small in size and reasonably priced for outdoor use.
Mrs Alice Adams will read papers on Russian music and its composers in a scheduled program. The event highlights literary and musical topics with notes on major Russian figures and the evolution of their symphonic works.
Yesterday afternoon the Sigma Delta Club enjoyed a charming bridge party hosted by Miss Marguerite Rowe. The rooms sparkled with spring flowers and delightful refreshments finished the event. Miss Queen Holden won the top score.
The Not-a-Chance club will be entertained Monday morning at bridge by Miss Florence Honner, adding to the social affairs of the coming week.
The Atlanta Music Festival association directors met Wednesday at noon in Colonel W. L. W., office to finalize plans for the grand opera season. Officials discussed program details, guest performers, and venue logistics for the upcoming event.
Peel, president of the association, arranged final details for opera week starting April 23. The board approved the full social plan and authorized enlarging the orchestra space below the stage to seat 85 musicians, the largest ensemble ever used in Atlanta operas.
Miss Katherine Ellis and Mr. Henry Newman were married at 5 o'clock yesterday at the bride’s home in Ansley Park with Rev. W. W. Memminger officiating. The ceremony featured a rose and orchid decor scheme, a white satin prie dieu, and a bridal party including Miss Frances Ellis and Miss Margaret Grant. Post nuptial reception followed as the couple departed for a trip east. they will return for the opera season with Mr. and Mrs. Ellis.
German U boat and "Oconee" arrive for the carnival at the hi school. Guards instructed to shoot anyone attempting to board the boat. Event starts at 8:30 Saturday night with 15 cent admission. Mrs. Crawford's Literary Circle meets.
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