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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1917

Page

3

Peace and Flag Day Reflections Highlight Southern Social

A multi item page piece blends Edwin Markham poetry on peace with a Flag Day ode tied to Virginia and Washington, followed by a garden of society notes. It covers thrift hints about cooking water reuse, a formal dinner centerpiece, a Lovely Cotillion at New Era Club and a University German Club dance with a long list of attending girls, plus a High School Luncheon at the Domestic Science room with city officials present and student servers.

NEW Era University Haughey Jennie Arnold Margarite Rowe Mildred Fortson Louise Dorsey Natalie Bocock Harriet Benedict Dot Haselton Hazel Hodgson Florence Hooper Helen Marita Bullock Elizabeth Carroll Louise Oliver E. W. Carroll Robert Arnold Aaron Cohen Mra Ora Hart Avery Gladys Hew@att Mary Martine Katherine Ashford Alene Center Anna Rhodes

Mrs Hunnicutt Hosts Spring Themed Dinner Party

Mrs J A Hunnicutt entertained relatives and friends at her Milledge Avenue residence with spring fragrance from wildflowers lilacs and sweet shrubs. The event featured refined hospitality and a convivial atmosphere reflecting the home’s decor and warmth.

Milledge Avenue J. A. Hunnicutt J. W. Galloway Grady Avenue Stinchcomb Wiggins Browning Cora Hunter Tuck Crook Wingfield Burton Gaines Annie Love Thornton McLeod O'Kelley Foster Hansford Elder Hubert

Sixty Five Macon Girls Enlist For Service

Sixty five Macon girls enrolled in the girls' national honor guard during a gathering at T. D. Tinsley's on College street. Organized by Miss Theoav tia Booth in New York, the guard aims to learn one thing well with divisions in first aid for the wounded, first aid for families, and general utility. Members will train in nursing, motor driving, stenography, telegraphy, and farming, with plans to cooperate with the Red Cross and other groups as preparedness measures. The program includes placing flags on homes to express allegiance to the Stars and Stripes.

Macon Macon Telegraph National Honor Guard T. D. Tinsley College Street Theoavtia Booth New York City Co-Operative Service of America Georgia Booth Sara Tinsley Alving Guard National Guard Red Cross Department of Telegraphy

Misses Claudia and Jean Flanigen Hostess Lucу Cobb Basketball Night

Misses Claudia and Jean Flanigen hosted the Lucy Cobb basketball teams last evening, entertaining them in refined hospitality. The event showcased cordial reception and courteous attention by the young ladies, highlighting school spirit and community hospitality.

Claudia Jean Flanigen Lucy Cobb

Lavish hospitality marks the Flanigen home gathering

The Flanigen residence on Prince avenue hosted an elegant social event with woodland flowers and pink honeysuckle decorating the lower floor. An elaborate dinner was served, and unique place cards divided two factions. Various locals and visitors attended, including Misses Daisy Colbert and Marie Pitner, with other names noted among guests and travelers.

C. D. Flanigen Prince Avenue Gerdine

Children to Meet After Revival Sermon

Dr R Belk invites all church members and children who joined during the revival to gather in the Sunday School room at 11 am for a sermon and explanations on church names followed by refreshments. Members will be received at 11 15 am. Parents are asked to accompany the children.

R. Belk

Athens Decorates With National Colors Bright Parade Day

Citizens adorn Athens with Red White and Blue as businesses display flags on fronts and roofs. The city hall is festooned with fire design flags and millions of locals read the colors. A large flag is lit by a white searchlight and shines on the flagpole, creating a dazzling nighttime effect.

The Union Athens Athens Engineering Company

Salts Claim to Flush Kidneys and Prevent Illness

An advertisement extols a famous grape and lemon acid lithia salts to flush clogged kidneys and stimulate activity. It warns meat eaters may have uric acid buildup causing headaches dizziness sleep troubles and bladder issues, recommending a daily spoonful in water before breakfast for several days.

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