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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1916

Page

2

Society Editor's Notes and Elberton DAR Marker Event

A society editor reflects on the demanding life of writing the society page while noting the upcoming DAR marker unveiling for John Daniel at Elberton, with details on descendants and receptions. Plus a fashion column on capes, neckwear, and seasonal trends, including cape influence and sailor collars showcased for autumn.

Elberton Stephen Heard Daughters of the American Revolution John Daniel Daniel Elbert County S. P. Rampley Howard H. McCall The John M. Graham Mildred Rutherford

National Guard style bandanna neckwear trend noted

The article describes women and girls wearing bandanna styled neckwear as part of a morning frock ensemble. It notes strips of blue and red muslin used with white dresses for a patriotic look and mentions the trend as practical and fashionable.

National Guard

Hamilton DeSaussure engagement announced in Rome and Washington

Judge and Mrs. Harper Hamilton of Rome announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Harper to Dr. Richard Laurens DeSaussure of Washington City formerly of South Carolina. The wedding is planned for early fall.

Hamilton-Desaussure Harper Hamilton Rome Margaret Harper Richard Laurens DeSaussure Washington City South Carolina Atlanta Journal

Harrison Walker Engagement Reported in Brunswick

The engagement of Miss Mary Virginia Harrison of Brunswick to Mr Clyde Zackery Walker is announced. Miss Harrison studied at Washington Seminary and is known in Brunswick and Atlanta through Judge and Mrs Spencer R Atkinson. Mr Walker is a prominent Brunswick banker and a University of Georgia alumnus.

Mary Virginia Harrison Brunswick Clyde Zackery Walker Harrison Atlanta Spencer R. Atkinson Washington Seminary Walker University of Georgia Atlanta Journal Frances Broyles Lucy Cobb Institute Athens Mary Faith Yow Sarah Yow Lavonia Virginia Hand Pelham Georgia Briggs Valdosta Lucy Cobb

Engagements and Weddings Highlight Local Notices

Mrs. Gilbert Yancey Lowe of Washington announces the engagement of daughter Lucy King to Earl Hansford with a October wedding. Fannie Mae Jones and Thomas Martin wed in Athens with plans to reside in Wrightsville. Mr. Martin a local businessman. Mamie Cohen to Louis Charles Boochever of Brooklyn to be married at Cohen home September 12. Numerous socials, birthdays, and travels of Athens residents feature in town notes, with community events like a Tuckston ice cream festival benefiting school improvements.

Henry Jones Fannie Mae Thomas Martin Wrightsville Athens Martin Miss Jones Macon Atlanta Miss Pauline Arclivers Jenkins Martha Earnest Mary Jester Emily Bailey Charles Margaret Elder Dorothy Elliott Sarah Neal Davis Edna Joe Lockhart Stanton Forbes Bess Jones Winburn Lavinia Maynard John Warren Smith Eugene Constance Scot Sarah Lowe Weir Howard Billy Hudson George Billy Elizabeth Armstrong Tuckston

Dancing classes with Prof Mahler announced

Prof Mahler will hold dancing classes Tuesday night at 8:30 at the Elks Club rooms for adults. The taught dances include Waltz One Step Two Step Three Step Fox Trot and Military Trot. Private lessons available. contact at the Georgian Hotel.

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