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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1917

Page

2

Manly man theme and Baby Week proclaimed in Athens

A page from American Israelite styled verses promotes the manly man as a national ideal. The piece shifts to public life notes with Mayor Arnold proclaiming Baby Week in Athens from May 6, urging citizens to support Dr. Austin S. Edwards and University of Georgia psychology staff in improving conditions for children.

Arnold Athens Austins. Edwards Department of Psychology University of Georgia Edwards

Wedding in Louisville Brings Atlanta Interest

Miss Jessie Adams and Daniel MacDougald wed at the bride's parents home with Bishop Woodcock officiating. Attendants included Misses Grant Haldeman and Robinson, and Alex MacDougald as best man. A palms and Easter lilies altar framed the ceremony followed by a reception at the bride's table with a guest list including the Inman and Spalding families.

Adams Macdougald Hearst Sunday American Louisville Bessie Haldeman Lily Robinson Janet Barnes Alice Speed Lettle Witherspoon Atlanta Alex MacDougald Edward H. Inman Albert Thornton Hughes Spalding Alex MacTougald Margaret Graat Flora Bewick Lila

First Aid Class To Be Taught At Y W C A

A list of participants from Robinson to Ballenger is noted for a Y W C A First Aid course taught at night by a physician selected by Red Cross authorities. Cost per person is about 1.25 dollars, including the textbook. The notice also invites women to pick up Study Quarterlies for the Woman's Bible Class and stresses patriotism during the Star Spangled Banner.

Graduate Nurses Association Graduate Nurses’ Association of Athens J. P. Proctor Graduate Nurses’ Central Directory Palmer's Drug Store Y. W. C. A. Extension Club Leila Jones Oconee Street Red Cross William Lampkin Clayton Street United States Athens

Flag and clock gift honors Winnie Davis hall

Miss Michael’s absence prompted the Winnie Davis girls at the State Normal School to present a large United States flag and a 21 clock. The flag was unfurled yesterday with exercises honoring Miss Michael and the building. Vespers featured the newly elected YWCA cabinet leading the program. A time change for the World Wide Mission class was announced due to the cornerstone ceremony at the State Normal School.

Winnie Davis Hall Miss Michael State Normal Winnie Davis United States State Normal School Congress Union United Antec Vermont Kentucky Betsy Ross Philadelphia John Adams George Washington Fort Schuyler Rome N. Y John Paul Jones Ranger The Brandywine Capitan Rathbone Sloop of War Providence Fort Nassau New Providence Bahama Islands Great Britain

Spring Cleaning Implements and Equipment Deals

Ice Cream freezers start at 1.40 with water coolers from 1.80. The store carries watering pots spray pumps and a full line of brooms brushes and mops for spring cleaning.

Y W C A program on China and barbecue plans

Community notices describe a 5:30 talk on China at the Y W C A parlors with short, keen talks and full attendance urged. Barbecue committee meeting set for Thursday at 11 to discuss fundraising for improved swimming apparatus. Several social events and local visits are noted throughout the region.

China W. G. Waters Smotherman

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