Soldiers from Rhine and Provence Unite In Faith
In the social notes from Athens, two ordinary soldiers named Jean from Provence and Hans from the Rhine share a trench prayer. They whisper Vater Unser and Notre Pere as they die beside each other. St Michael greets them, noting Vater Unser and Notre Pere are the same. They ask for God to hasten peace and guide the fallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Richmond
Jean
Hans
Valley of the Rhine
Provence
Vater Unser
Father
Rhineland
St. Michael
Notre Pere
Grandmothers-Present in France as War Women
The foreign news service notes grandmothers in France as the core of national spirit. They aided Verdun families, now help women replace men in factories, and nurture children while mothers work. The Athens Daughters of the Confederacy plan a May Colonial entertainment to raise funds for war relief, including linens for hospitals and contributions to France.
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France
Athens
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Red Cross
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Alexander H. Stephens
Fannie S. Gabell
New York
Savannah
Colonial
W. P. Welch
Rutherford
Basiline Prince
George D. Thomas
T. W.reed
Billups Phinizy
H. J. Rowe
Flu Flu Volunteer Call Draws Cheerful Support Across States
Women invite volunteers to join a patriotic effort as "Flu-Flu" games entertained large crowds in Virginia North Carolina Florida and Georgia is expected to follow the lead with similar public participation and civic spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
North Carolina
Florida
Georgia
Lucy Cobb Classes In Parliamentary Law
Miss Rutherford brings Dr. John D. Mell to teach parliamentary law at the Lucy Cobb Institute. She opens the course to all Athens women, with sessions chosen for housekeepers on Mondays and Tuesdays. The first meeting is tomorrow from 1:45 to 2:30 government time, with no charge and a request for punctuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Cobb
Miss Rutherford
John D. Mell
Lucy Cobb Institute
Athens
Lecture on Watson photographs attracts public invite
Dr Watson presents a traveling lecture illustrated with his own photographs, colored under his direction. The event will begin at 8:45 government time and Miss Rutherford invites the public to attend with no admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dr. Watson
Miss Rutherford
Georgians Honor Dr Crawford Long and Support Hospital Bed
The Elijah Clarke chapter approved a memorial bed in France for Dr Crawford W Long and pledged at least 500 dollars toward the fund with 100 dollars already contributed. Five new members were elected as conference letters praised the event. A May Day card party is planned to complete the donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford W. Long
Long
Elijah Clarke
Woman's Club Meeting Reports Monthly Work and Recruitment
The Woman's Club will meet Monday at 5 PM government time at Mrs. A. S. Parker's residence. Officers will report the month's activities and each member is assigned to recruit a new member in the "win one campaign."
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Woman's Club
A. S. Parker
Oconee Woman's Club
Oconee County Woman's Club
George Mell
Liberty Loan
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Many Athens Boys Pass Through On Troop Trains
Athens scenes show troop movement as American forces ship out for the war. Local residents greet returning and departing soldiers including Captains Thrash Cunningham Brown Harrison and others with brief visits at Seaboard station. A New Era Club dance and Oconee Woman's Club meeting add wartime community ties and social relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
America
Georgia
Seaboard
Tom Thrash
Alex Cunningham
Henry Brown
George Harrison
Howard McCall
Will King Meadow
Johnnie Westmoreland
Edgar Dunlap
Theodore Smith
Frank Holden
Ralph R. Hodgson
Harold Hodgson
Paul Barnes
Primary Department Presents The Golden Gift at Lucy Cobb Institute
The Lucy Cobb Institute primary department will stage The Golden Gift on May 17. The elaborate production, by the same authors as Cinderella in Flower Land, features a larger cast and aims to be the season’s most attractive children’s entertainment. Proceeds benefit departmental improvements.
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Nacoochee School
Athens
Blue Ridge
Florence M. Glese
Lucy Cobb Institute
Alya Goranson
Lewis
Edith Hodgson
Crucedale Greenhouse To Close Early Each Day
Crucedale Greenhouse announces daily closing time at 6 P M city time starting April 21. Office hours and customer service will follow the new schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crucedale
Crucedale Greenhouse
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W. T. Collins & CO
Brandt
Jewelers Insurance
Athens, GA
Seney-Stovall Chapel
Lacy Cobb Institute
W. F. Watson
Watson
Thalian
Nettie Webb
Lucy Barrow Taylor
Martha Nicholson
Sam Kassewitz
C. M. Eyler
Bob O'Callaghan
Reid DeJarnette
Bryan Lumpkin
Bob Spence
O. E. Bright
Arthur Pew
Frank Harrold
Thalians
A. R
Avery
DuBose
Marion Allen
Atlanta
Edgeworth Lamkin
John R. White
William Bradshaw
Paducah, Ky
Joel Wier
Madison Nicholson
Randall Freeman
Tom Baxter
Harvey Stovall
Ralph Goss
Ed Porter
Leila Mae Hull
Mary Gerdine
Kate Hodgson
Jennie Arnold
State Normal School
Nacoochee
J. M. Hodgson
NEW Era Club
Haughey
Ora Hart Avery
Mattie Wilson DuBose
Miles Lewis
Greensboro
Hart
Ralph Hodgson
Milledge Avenue
Col
Frederick Hodgson
Camp Gordon
W. H. Raines
Elberton and
Hartwell
Isaac Powell
Forsyth
Mrs
T. W. Powell
B. L. Troutman
Ft. Valley
R. C. Wilson
Sergt
Samuel Ingram
Fort Travis
Tex
Express
Johnson Shoe CO
Broad St
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