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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1917

Page

3

Lovely Hill street party marks spring decor charm

Mrs. J. M. Rogers hosted a refined social at her Hill Street home, the second in a spring-time series. Floral arrangements of dogwood spirea honeysuckle accented pink and green as guests enjoyed elaborate refreshments and a "Spring Planting" contest. Rogers wore champagne Georgette crepe, aided by daughter Julia. Numerous Athens residents and visitors attended, with travels to Atlanta Lynchburg and Raleigh noted.

J. M. Rogers Hill Street Rogers Julia Rogers Florence Long Bartow W. A. Carlton Annie Carlton D. L. Earnest John Chipley J. N. Webb C. A. Vernooy Alice Adams

Lemon Skin Beautifier From Lemons And Orchard White

A cheap lemon lotion blends juice from two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint skin beautifier. Strain juice to remove pulp, then apply daily to face neck arms and hands to whiten soften and freshen skin. Also notes a fire incident and several local social events and visits in Athens and nearby towns.

Mrs R P Stephens Entertains This Morning

Social notes report Mrs R P Stephens hosting a Red Cross group gathering on Woodlawn Avenue with Mrs A Verneey. John Chipley returns to public life after illness lasting weeks. Mrs C A Vernooy and Miss Montine Vernooy plan a trip to Atlanta for grand opera. Billups Phinizy arrives from Norfolk Virginia. Mrs L J Sharp of Commerce visits the city.

R. P. Stephens A. Verneey Red Cross Woodlawn Avenue C .A. Vernooy Little Miss Montine Vernooy Atlanta

Solving the Food Problem in Georgia Bulletin Issued

The Georgia State College of Agriculture led by Dr. A. M. Soule and J. Philip Campbell released a bulletin on solving the food problem amid wartime. It outlines what individuals and families should eat, what farms and gardens must produce, and additional crops needed this year to prevent hunger in the South. Copies are available from the college and the Chamber of Commerce.

Georgia State College of Agriculture A. M. Soule J. Philip Campbell Chamber of Commerce

Ordinary's Court Adourned to Sat

Judge R C Orr adjourned the court to Saturday for probate of the will of Mrs Mattle Petty. Executor W M Smith declined the trust due to lack of time. An administrator will be named later as the court set a future session to hear further matters.

R. C. Orr Mattle Petty W. M. Smith

Athens Highs to Meet Elberton in Two Games

Athens High School will face Elberton High School in a two game set at Elberton Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Monroe failed to arrive for the announced game yesterday. In the Monroe at Athens tilt, Monroe won 9 to 8 on Monroe’s home ground, Cox starred for Athens with a single, a double and a triple in four at bats.

Athens High School Elberton High School Elberton Monroe Athens High Cox Athens

Weather forecast for Atlanta and Georgia Thursday

Special to the Banner from Atlanta Georgia April 18 forecast to 7 pm Thursday Athens and vicinity fair Thursday Georgia fair Thursday. Weather summary notes generally clear skies east of the Mississippi while the west sees clouds and showers from the upper lakes to Montana and Utah. Temperatures high in the east and south with Atlanta reaching 91 Tuesday and 60 at 7 am. Helena reports 20 degrees amid continued cold in Montana.

The Banner Atlanta Athens Vicinity Georgia Mississippi River Mississippi Upper Lakes Montana Utah New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Chicago Helena

Weather Outlook for Atlanta Remains Mild and Warm

Fair and warm conditions persist in Atlanta with continued pleasant temperatures. Meteorologist C. F. von Herrmann notes stable air mass and light winds, signaling continued agreeable weather through the coming days.

Sign of Good Digestion Champlain's Tablets Ad

A cheerful happy old lady indicates good digestion. If stomach is impaired or meals are not relish, take Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion and promote gentle bowel movement. Obtainable everywhere.

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