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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
2
A poem by The Bentown Bard is quoted on humane living and helping others. Athens social items note Mrs Aaron Cohen hosting a Harmony Club bridge, Phinizy hosting for Miss Lustrat, Costa’s entertaining the football team, and a large bridge party at the Country Club with prizes. Also mentions upcoming Methodist pastor welcomes, art displays, and Women’s Missionary Society activities.
An old parish memory recalls a girl assisting Mr Bloomfield with tiny cedar saplings around the church, the sun through casement windows, and stained glass scenes. Vivid recollections follow as windows are broken and plans for new tableaux and mission work unfold at Emmanuel church and St Mary’s on Oconee Street.
Visitors are urged to come to Clayton street today for a bazaar offering crochet runners, gowns, infants caps, towels, and many gift items with lunch available. Oysters served from 12 to 8 with varied dishes. YWCA calendar notes events through the week including gym, swimming, and an exhibit by Lucy Cobb Institute students. Master Francis Short is recovering from a back injury after a spring-board accident. Hugh Hardin has returned to Forsyth. Mrs Hardin plans to stay for Christmas with Aunt Mrs Edwards.
Miss Ida Colquitt of Arnoldsville spent the day in Athens yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Saye returned from a southern motor trip visiting Southport Florida and other points, guests of sister Mrs. W B Ewing. Mrs. Luther Burch is in Atlanta visiting relatives. Mrs. Lula McWhorter of Stephens and Miss Cora Campbell of Stephens both visited Athens yesterday. Misses Clyde and Flora Chandler and Mr. and Mrs. D F Chandler of Hull were in the city. J C Mathews and party from Carlton were visitors yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. C W Howard of Lexington spent yesterday in the city. Miss Jennie Lester of Lexington shopped here. Miss Eleanor Lustrat expected home from Augusta after visiting Miss Martha Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. F W Bondurant and Mr. and Mrs. R F Herrin and young son of Winder were here yesterday. Mrs. S W Sanford and Messrs Charles and Homer Sanford returned from Marietta after a family reunion. Mrs. Hamilton McWhorter and Miss Sallie McWhorter visited Greensboro for Hoyt Boswell funeral. Mr. Lansing Lee returned to Athens to resume study at University of Georgia after time with his mother Mrs J J Tyler. Messrs Clyde Perry and Tom Hudgings of Tampa stopped in Athens yesterday for the day while touring the country.
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