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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1913
Page
6
A column of social items and advice features Mrs. Alice Adams, and Meredit h columnents on daily life. It includes reflections on living with joy amid sorrow, dental hygiene tips, and a detailed society calendar with birthdays, gatherings, and upcoming events across Athens. Local families host parties and welcome guests while women’s groups plan meetings and volunteer activities.
Miss Annie Lyle is a guest at Agi lah. Mr and Mrs W J Peeples are guests at the hotel. Mr and Mrs Ben Wade and children from Palmetto Florida are guests of Mr and Mrs Pearce. Joe Gray and Master Charles Gray of Savannah are guests. Mrs Franson and Misses Etir and Elizabeth Branson are guests. E A Groover of Jacksonville is a guest. Master Groover Guerrini entertained friends at lawn party. Mrs J P Campbell and Misses Cobb and McArthur gave a concert at the hotel. The hotel youths hosted a party after.
The Salamagundi Parade and Dance Thursday evening awarded best costume to littLe Miss Virginia Hodgson, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Hodgson of Athens. Mrs Thomas Greene Mrs Sara Cobb Baxter and Miss Carolyn Cobb enjoyed a Wednesday visit to Tallulah hosted by Mrs M A Lipscomb. Miss Jarre and Miss Seay from La Grange spent a day in Tallulah this week while Miss Florence Atwell of Atlanta visited Dr and Mr L H Goss.
The Banner presents a fashion note on sheer fabrics, fashionable transparencies, and matching accessories. It highlights Russian style frills, open necks, and underbodices, with pattern details for sizes 34 to 42 and material needs for models 14 through 18.
A pattern set includes bureau scarf, bed spread, pin cushion cover, pillow shams and cases in white linen. Embroidery features eyelet work, border seven inches wide, monograms, and coordinated edging options. Transfer pattern available for ten cents.
The Misses Bradberry stock must be closed out in the next days with great bargains. Johnson Shoe Co. clearance sale lasts only a few days more. Buy now for shoes at reduced prices. Women and men low shoes formerly $5 and $4 now $2. White linen pumps formerly $3.50 and $3 now $2.
IST Sunday School exercises begin at 4 o clock. The public is cordially invited to attend the services. E P Clark Supt.
Local ad notes trimmed and untrimmed hats available at Bradberry with low prices. Athens Ice Co offers coal at competitive rates and urges customers to call 521 for current pricing. The New Factory is also listed in the notices.
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