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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1914
Page
2
A mixed column features Emma M. Long's poem What Agnes Saw, reflections on moonlit fairy visions, plus local notes on the Athens Woman's Club meeting, suffrage debate plans, a recital by Miss Clara Barwick's pupils, and ongoing YWCA activities and choir boy entertainment.
A lively afternoon at the Miller home on Hill street honored the Lucy Cobb sophomore class. Miss Katie Belle Miller wore gren taffeta as guests enjoyed games a salad course punch ices and cakes amid pink and white flowers and a prize for a contest.
A reverent message recalls the four years of Civil War and honors brave soldiers. It pleads for peace, cites President's efforts to avert bloodshed, and urges prayers from pulpit and home for an end to war. A signer identifies as One Who Remembers.
Mrs. A. S. Erwin of this city originated the Southern Cross of Honor ceremony for veterans a feature added to Memorial Day observances years ago. The presentation traditionally occurs on April 26 in the Southland mark of remembrance.
The program lists daily events for a Chautauqua week including morning lectures by Dr. Wallace and Hon. Geo D Alden, afternoon concerts by Harmony Concert Company and Welch Christensen Baker, and evening performances with the Ben Greet Players and Bohumir Kryl. Notable guests include Mrs Hugh Price and Miss Sallie McWhorter in Atlanta and Judge George C Thomas in Commerce for a Memorial address.
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