My House Shall Fall Hymn and Church Notice
A poem by Gordon Noel Hurtel uses biblical metaphor of building on rock versus sand. A church meeting is announced for 5 oclock with January dues, inviting a large attendance and new members.
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1917
Page
2
Marcus Aurelius on unity and cooperation in adversity
The quote urges inner calm toward busybodies and wrongdoers, noting that good and evil are known by nature. It frames anger and hatred as contrary to our shared divine reason, comparing humanity to cooperative body parts and urging harmony over opposition. The meditation ends with the idea that acting against one another violates nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Aurelius
Not-a-Chance Club to Host Miss Miriam Haselton
The Not-a-Chance Club will meet with Miss Miriam Haselton Monday at 11 oclock for a morning gathering described as one of the week's most enjoyable occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Haselton
U. D. C. Meeting At Mrs Welch Home On Milledge Avenue
Laura Rutherford Chapter U D C holds its monthly meeting at Mrs M W Welch's Milledge avenue residence on Monday at 4. The program, led by Miss Rutherford, follows the historian general's outline and includes distribution of her Dallas speech The Civilization of the Old South and the Davis and Lincoln pamphlet for essay work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Welch
Laura Rutherford
M. W. Welch
Milledge Avenue
Rutherford
Chapter A B Meeting Notice
Chapter A B will meet Tuesday at 11 a m with Mrs Rowe. All members urged to be present.
Her Husband's Wife to Be Presented at State Normal
Miss Evelyn Lewis presents A E Thomas comedy in three acts at the State Normal auditorium Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The event showcases Miss Lewis's class and follows successful prior performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Thomas
Evelyn Lewis
State Normal
Lewis
Local Recreation Schedule of Classes and Activities
The notice lists gymnastic sessions on Monday at 8 pm, Tuesday 11:30 am, Thursday 8 pm, and Friday 10:30 am. Friday 4 to 5 pm covers swimming with a heated pool, and 8:30 pm features recreation games. Saturday 10:30 am includes swimming and 3 pm regular class work at Athens Manufacturing Company in the mill district. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Manufacturing Company
Beautiful Dinner To Miss Axson Of Savannah
Mrs M P O Callaghan hosted a Georgian hotel dinner in honor of Miss Axson of Savannah. Yaletide decorations graced the drawing room and dining area with holly wreath verse on place cards. Seven elaborate courses were served to ten guests including Mrs C M Strahan and several Savannah society figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. O'Callaghan
Georgian Hotel
Axson
Savannah
C. M. Strahan
Miss Axson
H. J. Rowe
W. C. Davis
Delony Sledge
H. C. Conway
John Chipley
J. J. Sexton
C. A. Whittle
City Baraca and Philathea Union Elect Officers
The City Baraca and Philathea Union will meet Tuesday night at the First Baptist church to elect new term officers. Every class is urged to be represented as a vice president from each class will be elected. The evening will include an address music and the regular business routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea Union
Baraca
First Baptist Church
Chamber of Commerce Keeps Open House Today reception
The Chamber of Commerce will keep an open house today for a reception. Local business leaders and visitors are invited to tour facilities and meet community sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Deestrick Skule Event Planned Under DA R Auspices
An Elijah Clarke Chapter D A R event titled The Deestrick Skule is set for Friday January 19 at the Holman building. Miss Battle will lead planning meeting at the Elk's Club Tuesday at 8 30 PM with open invitation to all interested, not limited to D A R members, for a charitable fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deestrick Skule
Elijah Clarke
Miss Battle
Flk
New Vocal Teacher at Lucy Cobb Miss Edythe Van Slyke Gibson
Miss Edythe Van Slyke Gibson, lyric soprano, becomes Lucy Cobb’s vocal teacher. She studied six years in Europe including Paris and Berlin, sang opera in East Prussia at the war’s start, then moved to New York for English operetta, concerts, and teaching. Athens welcomes her as a valued addition and a forthcoming recital is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Cobb
Edythe van Slyke Gibson
Europe
Paris
Berlin
East Prussia
New York
Athens
Miss Gibson
Master Homer Reynolds Sanford Entertains
Master Homer Reynolds Sanford entertained at seven tables of rook yesterday afternoon at the handsome home of his parents Prof. and Mr. S. V. Sanford on Cloverhurst avenue. The young school set gathered for one of the loveliest and most enjoyable holiday parties. Delicious refreshments followed the game. The home was opened with cordial hospitality and decorated with foliage plants and red carnations throughout the lower floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Reynolds Sanford
S. V. Sanford
Cloverhurst Avenue
Miss Stephenson hosts Strand outing with Charlie Chaplin
Miss Mary Stephenson's party enjoyed a Charlie Chaplin screening at the Strand yesterday afternoon followed by tea at Costa's. Chaperone Mrs. Graves Stephenson led a group of fashionable guests including Elizabeth Hall Sara Southerland Marjory Hodgson Julia Bradshaw Frances Forbes Louise Phinizy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stephenson
Charlie Chaplin
the Strand
Costa's
Graves Stephenson
Elizabeth Hall
Sara Southerland
Marjory Hodgson
Julia Bradshaw
Frances Forbes
Louise Phinizy
Susan Moss
Elsie Jester
Frances Myers
Alice Brunson
Mrs Ben Barrow Hosts Charming Bridge Club
Mrs. Ben Barrow entertained her bridge club yesterday afternoon at her attractive home. A delicious spread followed the game and the party ranked among the week's most interesting social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Barrow
Young Ladies Missionary Society to Meet at Church
The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Sunday School room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Wingfield Atkinson Wedding in Eatonton Home
Miss Nina Julia Wingfield and Mr. Paul Atkinson wed on December 21 at 6 pm in the Davis home. Southern smilax holly and bells decorated the halls for a tableau ceremony performed by Rev. Grenade with intimate family watching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Julia Wingfield
Paul Atkinson
C. M. Davis
Messrs
W. G
C. M. Davis, Jr
Grenade
Family and friends greet couple after ceremony in Eatonton
After the wedding ceremony a luncheon followed with guests and relatives, with Mrs. Wingfield, Mrs. Middlebrooks, and Mrs. Champion helping hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson departed for an extended Florida trip and will settle in Eatonton upon return, to the delight of local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Wingfield
Flournoy Middlebrooks
J. A. Champion
Davis
Missionary Society meeting at First Methodist Church
The Missionary Society of the First Methodist church will meet Monday at 4 PM. All members are urged to attend. The article also covers a reader’s note on repurposing Christmas trees for birds, a skating program at the YWCA with a $5 yearly gym fee offer, and mentions social visits by local students and a fraternity installation at Georgia Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society OF First Methodist Church
Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
Gaither
Monteith Flanigen
Atlanta
Beta Theta Pi
Georgia Tech
That Gift Money You Got For Christmas Bracelet Watches
Gift money and gifts described include bracelet watches with new designs in sterling silver and plated silver, plus cut glass and china items highlighted as new arrivals.
Notable Visitors Arrive as Athens Social Scene Buzzes
Mrs. Walter Tillou Forbes and daughter Nell arrive in Atlanta to visit son Tillou Forbes, then proceed to Florida for weeks. Numerous locals, relatives, and visitors populate the Athens scene with arrivals, ailments, and social engagements at Lucy Cobb and around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Tillou Forbes
New York City
Nell Tillou Forbes
Atlanta
Tillou Forbes
Florida
New York
Constitution
Miss Cornelia Steadman Guest at Milledge Avenue
Atlan ta social notes report Miss Cornelia Steadman visiting Mrs W B Steadman on Milledge avenue. Other items note Mrs James White and Mr Jim White leaving for Culver, to be missed by friends, with Miss Moselle Scudder accompanying. Julius Talmadge expected home from Edison Ia after fox hunt. Also an advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills for constipation with a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Steadman
Atlanta
W. B. Steadman
Milledge Avenue
James White
Jim White
Culver
Moselle Scudder
Julius Talmadge
Edison
Neil O'Brien Minstrels At the Colonial on the 15th
Oscar F. Hodge announces Neil O'Brien's Great American Minstrels will appear at the Colonial in Athens on the 15th. He says the company offers a strictly new and up to date program with features like The Jitney Joy Bus and The Bold Brave Black and Tans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Neil O'Brien
Oscar F. Hodge
Hodge
O’brien
Brave
George M. Cohan
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U. D.C
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Stewart-Paddock Jewelry Co
Clayton Street
Athens, Georgia
Holman Building
Arlean Vickers
Ossie Whitworth
Olive Bell
Fairy Elliott
Belle Peeler
Rosser Culpepper
Louise Crow
Panola Whitley
Earnest
Plemmons
Jackson
Philbrick
Lucile Puryear
Frank Murray
Benford
Rutland
Payne
Blackshear
Mrs
Wingfield Atkinson
Eatonton Messenger
Gilbert H. Trafton
Houghton Mifflin Company
Progressive Rook Party
Marion Born
Paul Hadaway
Cobb Street
Elizabeth Bondurant
Nell Davis
Eleanor Burns
Maybeth Huggins
Hamilton Callaway
Carolyn Vance
Buford
Brandt
Jewelers
Doris Jones
Gainesville
J. B. Jones
Joe Martin
Julia Ashton Balfour
Oklahoma
Henry Beusse
Gray
John Henderson
Mr. Henry Marshall
Macon
I. H. Harris
Miss Harris
Neese
City
H. H. Brooks
Allen Holliday
Sandersville
Mattie Wilson DuBose
Grippe
M. W. Edge
Watkinsville
J. F. Levern
Farmington
W. F. Dorsey
James R. Gray, Jr
Christine Hood
Winder
L. B. Dowdy
Commerce
Charles Bolton
Winterville
Mamie
Helen McRee
L. A. Kirk
Erin Coile
J. W. Lynch
Durham
Mra
Frank Holder
Jefferson
Ruth Belk
Brenau College Conservatory
M. M. Stephenson
This City
Decatur
Marguerite Holder
Col
Wiley Howard
Cobb Delony Camp
Irene O'Kelly
Hull
Sam Flint
Young Son
Mount Airy
Ruby Harbin
Hughes Spalding
Jacob Phinizy
Augusta
Walter Lamkin
Columbia County
Dunbar Sibley
Birmingham
Talord
Joe Davenport
R. W. Lamkin
W. J. Thornton
Birmingham, Ala
Charlotte Boyd
Douglas Boyd
Griffin
Michaels
Athens Empire Laundry C
Dru
Nan Ry Rass
Ak Lati Sabitiren
Diamond & Hand Billa
Colonial
Nader
Lumpkin Street
Show Grounds
Athens Ga
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