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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
3
Miss Martha Smith entertained the high school set Thursday afternoon at her parents home. Holiday decorations added charm to the event, described as one of the season's brightest affairs. Elaborate yuletide decor featured on the lower floor with delightful hospitality and refreshments.
A congenial group of college students enjoyed a jolly skating party at Moss Auditorium Tuesday night adding to the pleasures of the season. Circle II of the Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church meets with Mrs A H Davison at 3 30 Thursday afternoon to close the year’s work and discuss plans. Mrs Bloodworth ill at home on Ledg Ave. Col and Mrs C M Snelling spending days at Mountain City summer home.
Mrs Artie Small regrets at the Barnetts home while Edith Griner returns to Atlanta after a Woodlawn visit. Rufus Thornton from Fayetteville spent the holidays with Paul Connolly. Joe Morton and Elizabeth Morton of Gainesville visit Mrs W J Morton. Mrs George Brunson of Chicago plans a visit. O R Dobbs and children called to Atlanta for his father’s illness. M F Matthews and Marjory Matthews return from Atlanta. E S Rylee and Edward Hightower in Atlanta and Sparta for the holidays. Henry Fullilove to resume studies in Washington Lee after visiting parents. Eugene Hoke and Savannah guests return home. Rev C C Jarrell and Mrs Jarrell guests of Mrs Jeneph Jarrell. Martha Jarrell of Augusta and Edward Ricks of Hephzibah visited Mrs George S Mayne during Christmas.
Tuesday afternoon Misses Susie and Mary Gerding hosted a bridge party in Athens to honor visitors Mrs Hiram Todd and Mrs Jack Wallbridge of Sardinia Springs New York and Mrs Hardeman Brumby of Philadelphia and Washington. Mrs Todd left by train with Major Todd, guests wore pink carnations as decorations, and prizes went to Mrs Mary Harris Brumby for top score and Mrs Steve Upson for consolation.
A refined luncheon hosted by Mrs. C A Scudder celebrated Mrs. James White and her Philadelphia visit for Christmas. About 35 guests enjoyed festive decor, white roses, pink roses, narcissi, and an imported Chinese linen luncheon set amid silver and china accents.
Mr A B Parker entertained six guests from the Bible conference committee at a holiday dinner at the Woman's Club. Dr Campbell Morgan was guest of honor and plans were laid for the conference to be held in March. The occasion featured a fine dinner and festive decoration. Also notes of local social events include marriages and birthday celebrations in Athens, Lumpkin Street Needlework Club and Bible class meetings.
Five congressional committees examine plans for government aid to the American Merchant marine. The committees review subsidy proposals from owners operators builders and labor and assess the economic impact before the Shipping Board reports to President Harding.
Former Governor Thomas Walter Bickett died after a stroke at his Raleigh home. He passed away at 9 15 Wednesday morning with his family present. Funeral services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church in Raleigh with burial in Louisburg. Bickett, born February 28 1869 in Monroe, rose from teacher to lawyer and served in the state legislature before becoming governor. The state closed offices and half mast flags were ordered after his death.
The article recalls William Woods Murray Bickett a Democrat who served as North Carolina attorney general from 1908 to 1916 and then as governor for four years. After leaving office he returned to Raleigh to practice law and earned a reputation as a strong debater and orator, active in war loan drives and national speaking engagements.
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