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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1917

Page

2

Home Again and America in the Thought for the Day

The piece favors returning to America and the idea of future freedom over distant European splendor. Henry Van Dyke and a Goethe line are cited. the text contrasts Old World allure with American youth, sunshine, and a full flag. The day’s thought, then, emphasizes home and progress. The page also notes YWCA Red Cross junior unit meetings and an upcoming class at Athens Manufacturing Company.

America Henry van Dyke

College Festivities During Georgia Tech Games

The May 18 19 events feature dances by Chi Phi and the German Club with a cotillion after the games. Visitors are expected. festivities promise elegance and local pageantry on a grand scale.

Georgia-Tech Chi Phi Georgia Commencement

George Washington Flatware Pattern in Colonial Style

A silver plate flatware pattern titled George Washington showcases Colonial beauty and durability crafted by modern silversmiths. Includes knives forks and spoons sold singly or in six piece sets with bright finish.

Colonia

Cook Edwards wedding ready at Central Presbyterian

The bride Miss Edith B Cook and James A Edwards wed at 4 30 pm at Central Presbyterian church in New York City. Guests at a Gotham dinner prior included Henry F Cook and family plus notable attendees such as Allen F Edwards of Detroit and J Fahys Cook with many relatives listed. The couple’s reception for 400 followed at the St Regis with the marble ballroom booked.

Edith Cook New York Times James Edwards Scudder Frank Edwards James Alexander Edwards James M. Edwards Edith E. Cook Henry F. Cook Central Presbyterian Church Madison Avenue Fifty Theodore P. Dixon Maria Fahys Cook Belle W. Lobenstine Edith C. Marshall Julia Raymond Chicago Mr. Edwards Allen F. Edwards Detroit J. Fahys Cook Harry Cook Alanson G. Fox John Grenville Bates John B. Marsh Nicholas Danforth Corbin Black David McAlpin Pyle Gerard B. Lambert Ethelbert I. Low Willis Wood Throop Wilder Clyde Shannon Frederick Godley George DeWitt Williamson J. Norrish Thorne Edith Marshall Faria F. Cook

Social Evening Honors Miss Helen Sanders at Milledge Circle

Miss Elizabeth Fleming hosted a cordial reception for her house guest Miss Helen Sanders of Gainesville. The gathering attracted friends of Mr. George Fleming and local high school students, with decorated rooms, dancing, and refreshments in a bright honey suckle and dogwood display.

Elizabeth Fleming Helen Sanders Gainesville George Fleming Milledge Circle Miss Sanders Marjory Carroll Elizabeth Carroll Marion Talmadge Henriett Beusse Elizabeth Arnold Katherine Bradwell Marita Bullock Nannie Lee Cauthen Annie Elizabeth Mlem

Grady Avenue Sewing Club Meets At Mrs McLeod Home

Yesterday afternoon the Grady Avenue Sewing Club gathered at Mrs R N McLeod for a pleasant informal meeting. Varied varn colored roses and handsome ferns provided bright decorations. After an hour of work bags, delicious refreshments were served, with Mrs Simmons and Mrs Clark adding to the delightful event.

Grady Avenue

Stove line offers fireless cookers and oil stoves

The advertisement promotes PERFECTION OIL COOKING STOVES and ovens. It claims stoves are fireless, affordable, and highlights XX the Century Bottle Water Coolers in three styles. Also features seasonable goods like garden hose, refrigerators, ice boxes, glassware, watering pots, and stock lime.

Wensley illness and wedding notes highlight regional social

The Car nes ville News reports Herbert Wensley, oldest son of Sheriff John Wansley, fell ill while at Athens Business College and his father fetched him home. Comer's Miss Vannieritte Burckhalter married Mr J Lawrence Williams at Rev I L Goss's home, with a quiet ceremony and church service, as families and friends learned in April.

Herbert Wensley Athens Athens Business College John W. Wansley Franklin County Carnesville Comer Vannieritte Burckhalter J. Lawrence Williams I. L. Goss W. M. Burckhalter Witham Banks Herbert Wansley Sheriff Wansley

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