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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1916
Page
11
The piece argues success lies not in gold or fame but in steadfast character and daily duties. It praises quiet, unlauded workers who endure hardship for others and urges active service in good causes, citing A P Stanley and a broad calendar of Y W C A activities and an Athens art exhibition.
The Senate Club hosts a Tuesday evening dance with noted clubwomen Mrs Neille Peters Black of Atlanta and Mrs B Yow of Lavonia attending. A social gathering follows the business agenda as Laura Rutherford Chapter U D C meets Monday and Elijah Clarke Chapter DA R convenes Thursday at 4. Locals also report an Oconee Street School program honoring Joel Chandler Harris with 150 children present.
The Woman's Club will be delightfully entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. O Callaghan at the Georgian.
Second grade and third grade performances include Bre r Rabbit and the Honey Pot Se wanee River Old Kentucky Home and Old Black Joe. Mrs Sam Funkenstein to host a large bridge club gathering Wednesday afternoon.
Every woman in Athens interested in maintaining the Rest Room is asked to attend a special meeting of the mayor and council Monday night at the city hall at eight oclock. Mayor Arnold called the meeting to consider the matter.
A Friday night program at the YWCA gym showcases Miss Gaither's Lucy Cobb Institute class with marches drills Dutch dance and the Poppy Dance by Yvonne du Mont. The event ends with swimming and a standing ovation for the graceful performance.
A holiday sales pitch highlights scarf rings, clasps, cuff links, scarf pins, cigarette cases, gold and silver knives, West chains, sterling brushes, LaValliere brooches bracelets lace work of gold, cards, Dorine and perfume balls as desirable gifts for men and women with broad assortment.
Anne Kin writes in December Southern Women’s Magazine about John McCormack’s singing as a rejuvenating experience for listeners both old and young. The piece references Lucy Cobb Institute and YWCA activities in Athens and notes Barrow’s offer to teach classes during vacation, highlighting community and cultural life.
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