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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
3
A poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox reflects a daughter-in-law relationship and a rival new love as a mother recounts sacrifice. The page also notes a call to revive New Year calling, a marriage announcement for Susie Peterson and E W Barksdale, and YWCA committee meetings for canning club demonstrations at Mrs Parker’s home with Jan 3 to 13 lunches planned.
Retailers announce rapid markdowns on ready made goods to move inventory. Deep discounts aim to attract bargain hunters and clear stock quickly across stores.
The YWCA requests host families for ten days from January 3 to 13 to provide meals for demonstration agents. Requests for rooms, breakfast, and supper will support the association and may raise funds from the state. Telephone Miss Lida Fain at 523 to offer help or money or provisions.
The sixth grade Christmas operetta The Grumbler will be repeated this afternoon at 3 30 due to bad weather that kept many from viewing it. Admission is 10 cents for the benefit of the school grounds.
Mrs. C. A. Whittle will entertain a number of the young set Friday afternoon at four o'clock at three tables of bridge. The gathering honors Miss Marjory Dukes of Orangeburg South Carolina, guest of Mrs. O. H. Roberts on Milledge Avenue. The event promises to be a charming social highlight of the holiday season.
Mr E C Paine entertained newly elected officers of Mr Vernon lodge at his Prince avenue home. Paine is the newly elected worshipful master and the dinner was one of the season’s most enjoyable social gatherings. The piece notes a festive, informal tone and a bright season ambiance.
Miss Louise Dorsey serves as hostess this morning for the Not a Chance Club during a bridge gathering. The event, listed among this week's charming small social affairs, promises refined entertaining in a friendly setting.
KUTRES-LAMBRITH announces the marriage of Myrtie Kutres to Charlie Lambrith of Toccoa Georgia at home on Sunday morning December 24 with Rev E H Jennings officiating. Mrs Lambrith long resident of Athens noted for popularity. Locomotive engineer Mr Lambrith works on the Southern road. The column lists numerous trips and visits by local residents to St Petersburg Savannah Atlanta and other places over the holidays and new year.
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