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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1916

Page

2

Birth of a Nation shows at Colonial and D. A. R. luncheon notes

Social items list events this week including a sewing circle, a Junior Division meeting, a D. A. R. luncheon, and multiple showings of Birth of a Nation at Colonial. Also dated notes from local churches and U. D. C. meeting details plus upcoming basketball at University Gym. Ruth Walker named Vassar honor girl. Washington Seminary to meet Lucy Cobb. Georgia and Atlanta teams noted.

Sol Boley Colonial Mary Hunnicutt R. Brandt Georgia Atlanta University Gym Lucy Cobb Washington Seminary

MISS EULA JOHNSON MARRIES JOSEPH BLOUNT IN ATLANTA

Miss Eula Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Johnson married Joseph Blount Monday at All Saints Episcopal church with Rev W W Meninger officiating Palm and smilax decor gave a spring setting Bride wore white tailored dress with white accessories and carried Bride roses and lilies of the valley Family attendants included Laura Haygood Cole maid of honor Jim Claud Farmer Ruth Reid bridesmaids Best man John L Hopkins and groomsmen Leman Phelan Charles Carter Reception followed at Druid Hills Golf Club Afterward the couple planned a two week trip to New York and will reside with Bartow Blount on Piedmont Avenue

Eula Johnson Blunt Atlanta Russell Johnson Joseph Blount All Saints’ Episcopal Church W. W. Menminger Laura Haygood Cole Jim Claud Farmer Ruth Reid John L. Hopkins Leman Phelan Charles Carter Miss Johnson Johnson Bartow M. Blount Elliott Cheatham Washington Ernest Duncan Mrs. Johnson Druid Hills Golf Club Mrs. Blount New York Mrs. Bartow Blount Piedmont Avenue

Cycle Luncheon and Card Club Gatherings Highlight Social Afternoon

An elegant afternoon featured Miss Mary Wilkins hosting a cycle luncheon at her Milledge Circle home with six guests. Mrs Edgar Levy hosted a large card club event on Hancock Avenue with spring decorations, six tables, prizes, and a generous spread.

Mrs. C. D. Cox Jefferson Road Miss Mary Wilkins Mary Wilkins Milledge Circle Edgar Levy Mrs. Edgar Levy Hancock Avenue

Winder Teachers Entertained by Local Hostesses

In Winder Georgia on February 15 Mesdames Moore and Sheats hosted a gathering for the town’s public school teachers at Mrs. Moore’s Broad street residence. The palatial home was festively decorated and guests enjoyed continuous music by Prof. Cooper with Mrs. Fortson and Misses Johnson and Thomas on piano. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W H Faust and Mr. and Mrs. W M Holsenbeck among others.

Winder Mesdames Moore and Sheats Broad Street Cooper Fortson Johnson Thomas Marion Sheats Lila Moore W. B. McCants J. P. Cash W. H. Faust W. M. Holsenbeck

Athens Social Guests Enjoyable Function Highlighting Season

A gathering in Athens featured prominent attendees including Miss Newton Swinney Miss Lilian Clinkscales Miss Rutie Johnson Miss Lillie Miller Miss Pearl McBreyer and others. The event was described as one of the most delightful of the entire season with many guests in attendance.

Chandler McNeil Coke Talmadge Irwin

Dinner Dance At Georgian Hotel By Senate Club

A Friday dinner dance at the Georgian Hotel will be hosted by the Senate social club formed by University boys and local alumni. Charter members include H. M. Arnold, Joel Mallet, Howard McWhorter, plus many others. officers are Paddock, McWhorter, Mallet, and Thrash.

Georgian Hotel Senate H. M. Arnold Joel Mallet Howard McWhorter Dave Paddock Tom Thrash J. B. Conyers E. H. Dorsey, Jr Ormand Hunter W. F. McIntyre Richard Slade J. G. Henderson Bright McConnell John Nicholson Jeff Smith Sam Armstead Bob Swetland Inman Knox Bill Campbell Fred Crandell Max Harbin Bernard Neal Stewart Harris Lauren Goldsmith Fleetwood Lanier C. W. Johnson

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