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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
2
The page compiles social news and club updates. Mentions Vanderbilt Glee Club events, a Garden essay excerpt, Martha Washington social by the Ladies Aid, Home Mission Society officers for 1910 11, a Woman's Club meeting with Dr White, a Bridge club result, YWCA speaker, and a library book list request, with brief notices about contributors’ names and editorial notes.
We present an experienced New York optician, Fred J. Williams, now available. Williams is a member of the National Society of Opticians of America and offers proper eye testing and lens prescriptions. He repairs broken lenses and provides precise fitting with a full grinding shop and extensive frame stock. He emphasizes reliability and invites patients for fittings, including children.
A prominent social wedding took place at 8:30 PM at the First Christian church. The rostrum formed a bow of palms and ferns as the bridal party gathered, with the bride’s white and pink gown and attendants described in detail.
Louise Phinizy of Augusta served as maid of honor with Mrs James Hook Spratling of Macon and Mrs S P Gentry as matrons of honor. A large gowned wedding party attended the ceremony, followed by a formal reception at the bride's parents home in West End with smilax decor and pink roses. Guests included members of the Spratling and Hook families, Miss Lou T Hook of Rome, and others from Atlanta and Greenville.
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