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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1918
Page
2
Mrs. Roy Davis Stubbs and Mrs. George Smith Nisbet announce their marriage on February 14 1918 in Knoxville Tennessee. News notes include midweek social visits and local arrivals in Athens with many citizens and military figures mentioned along with upcoming events and forthcoming travels.
The article extols Rev C P Wilcox for leaving Raleigh to serve Cedartown, praising his faithful Christian practice and the strong bond with Raleigh parishioners. He recalls a touching moment with a parishioner and plans to publish impressions and gratitude before departure. The piece lauds his influence and character, urging Christians to emulate his example.
Fashion note describes a black broadcloth suit with a gathered skirt attached to a white crepe georgette waist and a cape lined in white satin. It features silk soutache braid trim and buttoned pockets. Pictorial Review No 7000 priced 20c with sizes 34 to 46 inch bust Cape No 7390 offered in small to large sizes at 20c.
The Lucy Cobb Institute Miss Carrie Walden primary department plans a 4 30 p m chapel program featuring Indian dance Betsy Ross and the Flag and a sequence of patriotic songs and readings. Students from kindergarten through the upper grades perform sections on France the Marseillaise and Our Flag and conclude with songs including The Star Spangled Banner and America.
Head and McMahan of Athens Georgia advertise a complete line of all wool fabrics on display at prices only slightly above prewar levels. They warn fabrics are moving fast and once sold the store will have to buy lower grades at higher costs. Buyers are urged to purchase early for better goods and lower prices.
The Banner reports Rev C P Wilcox will resign his North Carolina church to become rector at the Cedartown Georgia church. The Raleigh News and Observer comments on his departure with a light hearted note and notes his Athens marriage.
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