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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
2
A slice of old society life and poems appeared in a community page: Wilbur Nesbit verse about national flags, followed by reflective thoughts on self belief. The issue covers a Cedartown wedding, a Garden Club potato anecdote, and a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Carlton Jester for Mrs. W. A. Semmes Jr. with five tables.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs J Warren Smith entertained at her Milledgeville home for a George Washington themed party. The lower floor featured patriotic decorations, red carnations, ferns, and tables with bud vases. Tea service centered by a cut glass vase showcased carnations and greenery. Score cards bore hatchet emblems.
A call to join the Red Cross highlights population and membership figures for Japan Germany and the United States. It asks readers to not lag behind in world work and promises no member will be drafted for service.
The First Presbyterian church women present The Old Peabody Pew by Kate Douglas Wiggin at the Y W C A auditorium for the benefit of the Y W C A. Admission 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children. Cast includes Mrs G A Alexander Mrs Baxter Mrs Everett Miss Blackshear Miss Crawford Mrs Cohen Mrs J W Barnett Miss Lucy Linton Miss Katherine Morton Miss Lella May Hall Mr Harold Diedrich Meyer and others from Atlanta to Florida trip and visits. Atlanta Constitution.
The First Methodist church local home department will gather Thursday at 4 30 in the Baraca room for regular business and a day of prayer for home missions on February 22 observed nationwide. Also noted are visits and returns of several local residents including Mr and Mrs W D Smith from a Florida trip and other guests visiting in Atlanta Crawford and Athens.
Exquisite cameos in all sizes and designs carried in stock. Beautifully mounted and finished pieces in high demand. A fine cameo brooch is worn for its inherent beauty. Selection reflects taste and individuality.
Whitehall residents Mises Cora and Annie Paine plan a weekend visit to Miss Marguerite Reviere on Prince Avenue. Numerous locals travel or host relatives including Mrs. Levida Gardner, Miss Lena Freeman, Mrs. McClelland of Memphis, and Mrs. A W Ashford visiting from Watkinsville. Regulars like Dr EB Hin return from Texas while others plan trips to Washington and Atlanta.
Mr Will Crowley of Crawford visited here yesterday. Howard Waff of Norfolk will spend the week end here. Miss Helen Patman of Atlanta visits Miss Rifby Booth on Hull street. Mrs A Y Crowley of Bishop attends Watson Bod enback wedding Tuesday. B P O Edwards greets friends on Athens streets. now with Birmingham insurance business. visiting Mrs W H Davis mother for a day or two on business. Victoria Betts is ill with measles at home.
The feature shows an afternoon Paisley printed chiffon and charmeuse satin ensemble. A gathered tunic with fringe-tucked tucks, straight foundation skirt, pointed chiffon bodice, satin collar, and satin trimmed sleeves. Pictorial Review Waist No. 6954 offers sizes 34 to 42 bust at 2 cents, with Skirt No. 7005 sizes 22 to 32 waist at 20 cents.
A 19th century testimonial style ad announces Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, asserting constitutional treatment and internal action. The proprietors offer $100 for any case not cured, with testimonials and address to F. J. Auerey & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
Strand and Elite theater listings feature William Desmond in The Iced Bullet and Chased Into Love, Fannie Ward in Witchcraft, Theo Roberts in The American Consul and Patria, Kathyrn Osterman in The Bludgeon, Ethel Barrymore in The White Raven, Charlie Chaplin in The Rink, Pearl White in Pearl of the Army, plus a Central Powers Zeppelin threat note and a quip about persistent fighting across skies, land, seas.
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