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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1916
Page
5
A poem collection blending Whittier and Belk hymns with a global peace message. It extols universal peace through song and faith, urging nations to clasp hands and let love guide humanity. The verses cite Luke II 14 and emphasize goodwill toward all peoples.
President Wilson plans an old fashioned White House Christmas with a family tree for Josephine Cothran and Ellen McAdoo, plus over 100 turkeys distributed to executive office employees. He and Mrs. Wilson will give gifts to needy families on Christmas Day as part of a broader call to aid war affected homes abroad and at home.
Miss Rutherford will address the junior department of the First Methodist church this morning at 9 o'clock. Numerous locals and visitors arrive for the holidays including Mr. Marcus Rains and family, Miss Isabel Talmadge, and Dr. D Lee Peacock as well as Atlanta guests visiting relatives here. The community welcomes friends from Athens, Atlanta, and Augusta over the holiday period.
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