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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1916

Page

9

Birth of a Nation screenings and local social schedule

Community events list for Monday through Saturday featuring Colonial showings of Birth of a Nation, auxiliary meetings with Mrs. Welch Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Thomas at 4 pm, teas at Mrs. Talmadge and other hostesses, Georgia vs Atlanta basketball at University Gym, plus a prose piece about a Dover seaside cottage and village thought for the day with social notices from Mrs. Wingate Hutchins and Hart violet luncheon.

Madam xX D. C Welch Parker Young Ladies Missionary Society George D. Thomas Charles Talmadge C. D James Barrow Campbell

Mrs Wingfield Hosts Spring Cycle Luncheon

Mrs W C Wingfield entertained at a Friday cycle luncheon in a beautifully decorated home with spring flowers. A noon luncheon was served to guests including Mrs George Davis Mrs R L Patterson Mrs C A Lanier and Mrs C B Daniel.

R. B. Wingate J. M. Teague Atlanta Teague Albert Davison H. C. Anderson Abit Nix George Williams Sarah Cobb G. C. Armstrong W.A. Sams Marietta W. C. Wingfield W. C. Wingfild George Davis R. L. Patterson C. A. Lanier C. B. Daniel Margaret Rowe Lucy Cobb

Omega Betas to Meet Monday at 4 O'clock

An important Omega Betas meeting will be held with president Mrs. A. S. Parker Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. All members urged to be present.

Omega Betas A. S. Parker Laura Rutherford M. W. Welch

Junior Division Meet Friday at First Methodist Church

The Junior Division of the Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will meet with Miss Mary Hunnicutt Friday afternoon at six o'clock. All members urged to be present.

Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church Mary Hunnicutt Young Ladies’ Missionary Society The First Presbyterian Church George D. Thomas Prince Avenue Isabelle Thomas St. Mary’s Hospital

Sharming Hostess Highlights Lucy Cobb Club Meet

The Lucy Cobb Dramatic Club gathered yesterday with Miss Mignon Davis among its brightest members. The event took place in a lovely home, featuring elaborate decorations and a social atmosphere of unusual pleasure.

Lucy Cobb Dramatic Club Mignon Davis

Local social scenes feature flowers and club gatherings

The piece describes a drawing room and library bright with pink roses, dining room adorned with red carnations, and a chandelier basket of American beauty roses. It notes refreshments by Miss Nina Davis and Miss Alice Chandler, a business meeting, and a social hour. It also lists U D C essays with prizes, a Chatter Club gathering hosted by Miss Margaret Rowe, and upcoming events including a Cycle Tea by Mrs Drew Cox and a Valentine party by Alma Hughes. Chapter C D Emmanuel church Guild meets Tuesday at 4.

Nina Davis Alice Chandler Alma Hughes

Georgia vs. Atlanta Basketball Team Saturday Night

University basketball team to play Atlanta Athletic Association team Saturday night followed by a dance. Present visitors expected for both events.

Georgia Atlanta Atlanta Athletic Association

Miss Glenn Allen to study in New York for accompanying

Miss Glenn Allen will leave next week for New York to take up special studies in accompanying with Richard Epstein. The LaGrange class, impressed by her talent, notes her Sunday song service boosted weekly interest as she departs with best wishes for future success.

New York Richard Epstein Geraldine Farrar Miss Allen LaGrange Glenn Allen Joe Frosciano Frank Harwell, Jr

Vespers at Neighborhood House Led by University Leader

Vespers at The Neighborhood House this evening at 5 o'clock will be led by R. M. Guess secretary of the University of Georgia Y.M.C.A. A special music program will be included. All are invited to attend. The notice also covers a children's birthday party hosted by Mrs. W. P. Jackson for Clifton Hodges.

R. M. Guess University of Georgia Y. MC. A Horace B. Ritchie J. W. Bailey Young Women’s Christian Associations United States

Miss Rutherford Urges Letters to Georgia Lawmakers on Pensions

Miss M Rutherford a Georgia U D C historian writes to the Georgia Children of the Confederacy urging letters to lawmakers. She backs a resolution from Thomasville Ga to raise Confederate veterans pension to fifteen dollars monthly and asks members to contact every Georgia legislator.

Rutherford M. Rutherford Georgia Children of the Confederse Children of the Confederacy Thomasville Georgia Division The

Veterans pensions push stirs Georgia as letters urge action

A Confederate veteran pensions plea urges Georgia legislators to raise monthly aid to 15 dollars. Communities urged to organize groups to lobby, draft bills, and present them next session, stressing living veterans and the need for support before they pass away.

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