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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1917
Page
13
A collection presents a poem about a house built on sand versus rock by Gordon Noel Hurrel, followed by a meditative Marcus Aurelius passage on patience and unity, then a note on a business meeting at 5 o clock with dues and a Chapter A. B. meeting announced for Tuesday at 11 am with Mrs. Rowe and membership urged.
The Not-a-Chance Club will meet with Miss Miriam Haselton Monday at 11 o clock, a week’s highlight. The Laura Rutherford Chapter U D C marks a Monday 4 pm gathering at Mrs. M. W. Welch’s Milledge avenue home with a prompt program led by Miss Rutherford and Mrs. Rose.
Evelyn Lewis's Factory class stages Her Husband's Wife in three acts at the State Normal auditorium Monday at 9 o'clock. Previous Miss Lewis productions have shown talent. the YWCA calendar lists gym, swimming and recreation events through the week with public invitation. Saturday features swimming and mill district class work at Athens Manufacturing Company.
Social notes recount a mime Georgia hotel dinner hosted by Mrs M P O Callaghan in honor of Miss Axson of Savannah. Yuletide decor, a red carnation centerpiece, holly wreath place cards, seven elaborate courses, and ten guests including Mrs C M Strahan and Mrs H J Rowe.
The City Baraca and Philathea Union will meet at 8 o clock Tuesday night at the First Baptist church to elect officers for the new term. Each class in the city is urged to be represented as a vice president, with an address music and regular business on the program.
The Chamber of Commerce will keep its doors open for an all day reception. Local business leaders and residents may visit the chamber offices to meet members and hear updates on community programs.
The Elijah Clarke Chapter D A R invites all to a January 19 event at the Holman building. Plans meet Friday evening at the Elk's Club at 8 20 for discussion. Participation is open to everyone and proceeds support a good cause.
Miss Edythe Van Slyke Gibson, lyric soprano, is appointed vocal teacher at Lucy Cobb. She trained six years in Europe including Paris and Berlin, sang in East Prussia as war began, then in New York English operetta and concerts, bringing a cordial dignified presence to the Classic City.
Master Homer Reynolds Sanford entertained at seven tables of rook yesterday afternoon at the handsome home of his parents Prof. and Mrs. 8. V. Sanford on Cloverhurst avenue. The young school set enjoyed one of the loveliest parties of the holiday season with delicious refreshments afterward. The home was opened with cordial hospitality and decorated with foliage plants and red carnations throughout the lower floor.
Miss Mary Stephenson's theatorium party to see Charlie Chaplin at the Strand yesterday afternoon was a happy gathering of the young set. After the film, refreshments were served at Costa's and chaperone Mrs. Grayen Stephenson led guests including Elisabeth Hall Sara Southern Marjory Hodgson Julia Bradshaw Frances Forbes Louise Phinizy Susan Moss Elsie Jester Frances Myers Alice Brunson. Recreation at Y W C A follows with Miss Gaither directing games and visitors such as Arlean Vickers Ossie Whitworth Olive Bell Mixx Fairy Elliott Belle Peeler Rosser Culpepper Louise Crow Panola Whitley Earnest Plemmons Jackson Philbrick Lucile Puryear Frank Murray Benford Rutland Payne Blackshear.
Mrs. Ben Barrow served as gracious hostess yesterday afternoon at her attractive home entertaining her bridge club. A delicious spread followed the game and the party stood out among the week’s social events.
The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday at 4 PM in the Sunday School room.
Miss Nina Julia Wingfield married Paul Atkinson on Wednesday December 21 at 6 PM. The ceremony took place at Capt. C. M. Davis’s home in Eatonton with Christmas sprigs and bells decorating the halls. The event featured uncles W. G. Davis and C. M. Davis Jr. opening the folding doors for the tableau ceremony conducted by Reverend Grenade.
The snippet lists a wedding reception then mentions the bride and groom's return plans for Eatonton. It covers Society events at First Methodist, a bird feeding Christmas tree idea from Gilbert H. Trafton, YWCA skating lessons with a gym fee offer, a Progressive Book Party hosted by Miss Marion Born, and notes about local residents attending events in Atlanta, plus a Georgia Tech fraternity installation.
Mrs. Walter Tillou Forbes and daughter Nell Tillou Forbes arrive in Atlanta to visit her son Tillou Forbes for two weeks before Florida travels. Many locals arrive or visit Lucy Cobb, with Judge J. B. Jones’ daughter Doris Jones and several others noted among relatives and guests.
Misa Cornelia Steadman of Atlanta is the guest of Mrs. W. B. Steadman on Milledge avenue. Mrs. James White and Mr. Jim White depart today for Culver, with numerous friends regretful at their absence. Miss Moselle Scudder accompanies them for a time. Julius Talmadge is due home today from Edison Georgia after a fox hunt.
Inactivity causes constipation and dull energy in winter. Pr King s New Life Pills offer a mild laxative to relieve congested intestines without griping. A nightly dose before retiring promotes a full easy morning movement at your druggist.
Neil O'Briens Great American Minstrels, led by manager Oscar F. Hodge, visit the Colonial on the 15th with a new up to date program. O'Brien is praised as a top minstrel comedian and producer and features new acts including The Jitney Joy Bus and The Bold Brave Black and Tans by George M. Cohan.
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