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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
2
Miss Mamie Jones of Toccoa announces her engagement to William Joseph Morton of Athens. The couple will wed in late January. Morton comes from a prominent Athens family per the Atlanta Georgian.
The article notes the retirement of Mrs. J. S. Nolan from the lunch department of the Y W C A. It praises her long service, cheerful disposition, and careful work in providing meals to business girls, guests, and staff, and extends thanks and best wishes for the new year.
Sunday evening at the brides home on the Boulevard Miss Hattie Belle Thom pe married Mr Ralph D Russell of Comer in a quiet home affair Rev W A Chastain conducted the ceremony The couple plan to reside in Comer afterwards Also notes Ladies Card Club meeting at four at the Elks Home and a reference to a Miss Mattie Love Blau Christmas morning dance event details remain fragmentary
A luminous Christmas German hosted by the Elks Dancing Club in Rome drew many stylish attendees from local and out of town circles. Guests wore pastel gowns, green garlands circled the electrolier, and Miss Susie Bowle led the dances with Mr. George Foote. A late supper followed, as the Rome Herald noted the festive scene.
Mrs. David Gordon Anderson was honored at a party hosted yesterday by Miss Addie Wright. The event followed her wedding trip East and included Col. and Mrs. L. A. Dean as guests. Decorations featured red, green and white with ferns, bells, and holly. Attire included Miss Wright in cream crepe de chine and Mrs. Anderson in lavender crepe with lace and velvet accents.
The Rome Herald and Columbus Enquirer-Sun report a luncheon hosted by Miss Marjorie Browne on Fifth Avenue with a large social attendance including Miss Frances Henley and Miss Roberta Slade. Nearby gatherings featured an elegant tea and a festive Christmas week finale with multiple guests and performances.
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