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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
2
The piece reflects on death, graves, and the afterlife with contemplations on mortality, wealth, and greed, concluding with a call to cherish humble path and turn from worldly pursuits. The article then lists social events and society notices in Athens, including Y M C A gatherings, exhibitions, and club plans.
The Tampa Tribune reports twin sisters Louise and Rosemary Lee announce engagements to Jack Allen Johnston and Frederick Swain Johnston Jr. Both couples, Georgia alumni, will wed December at Trinity Episcopal Church in Thonotosassa. Louise plays violin and Rosemary piano, with the brides joining the Johnston brothers in Florida social circles.
Contributions for the pantry shower to honor Dr. and Mrs. S. R. Belk will be received at the parsonage today. A keeper will be present all day to accept gifts.
Miss Lila McRee of Watkinsville went to Boston for a special course at the School of Fine Arts. Miss Lena Elliott shows continued improvement at St Marys Hospital. Rev. and Mrs. V P Scoville and family moved to Commerce to make their home, leaving many friends behind. Miss Gussie Cason, in training at Rawling s sanitarium, is expected Saturday to visit her parents Dr and Mrs W L Cason on Dearing street.
Local society page records Mrs. F L McWhorter and Mrs Mamie Arnold visiting from Stephens. Prof W A Worsham travels to Atlanta for the weekend. Miss Wille Brooks of Crawford visits. Miss Eleanor Lustrat returns from Augusta and plans Atlanta trip. Several academics and clergy move about to Charleston and Gainesville. public notices urge taxes due and promote Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs with medicinal claims.
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