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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1917

Page

3

Thoughts and social notes from Athens events

A collage of poems and social items highlights the Sans Souci Club meeting with Miss Elizabeth Lockhart, a theater program for The Deestrict Skule, and previews of Great Expectations at the Strand with Jack Pickford and Louise Huff. Madame Bernhardt to be celebrated in Athens with reception at Colonial. Mrs Hirsch to host whist. sixth grade students bid farewell to Erma Vandegriff.

Eirjah Clarke Strand Louise Huff Pickford Dickens Jack Pickford Mary Seventeen Columbus Athens Madame Bernhardt Mme. Bernhardt Sarah

Dances and Gatherings Highlight Local Social Season

Social highlights include a college dance hosted by The Senators, a Country Club party honoring visitors Miss Louise Scarborough and Clyde O’Neil with Haughey’s Orchestra, and a Confederate history event at Miss Rutherford’s Villa featuring Miss Millie and children of the Crawford chapter.

Country Club Louise Scarborough Clyde O'Neil Columbus Walter Hodgson Haughey C. A. Scudder Miss O'Neil Miss Scarborough Francis West Atlanta Florence Hooper Lacey Fleming Neal Cochran Helen Baxter H. I. Reynolds Billy Hooper Sam Ware Charles Martin Baxter Henry Harvey Reid Billy Powell H. V. Black Tom Harold Cobb Dulaney Hal Williams M. L. Manne Tom Fitzpatrick Woodrow Wilson Cupid Potts Tommie Anderson Richard Belser Arnold Hank Dunn Bob Griffith George Shuford B. R. Bloodworth Joe Hodgson Richard Slade

Gold Encrusted Glass Ball Optic Parfait Glasses

A description of glassware with gold inlay highlights a clear sparkling optic ball surface. The piece is offered in stemmed dainty shapes including parfait glasses saucer champagne cordial for refined tastes.

Local Missionary Society Announces January Meeting

The Local Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist church will hold a called meeting Monday afternoon January 15 at 6 o clock in the Baraca room. All members and ladies of the church are invited for a cordial welcome to discuss plans for the year and other important business.

First Methodist Church Fouroretock First Baptist Church the Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church The

Miss Hazel Hodgson Hosts Philharmonic Club Meeting

The Philharmonic Club held a lively afternoon gathering at Miss Hazel Hodgson's Milledge avenue home hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Hodgson. A fine program was presented as the young members renewed their year, followed by refreshments and a social half hour. The club has become a charming addition to local musical and social circles since its organization.

Miss Millie Confederacy Millie Miss Rutherford Union United Daughters of the Confederacy Crawford Children of the Confederacy Lee Jackson Mary Stephenson Marie Robert Thomas Green Thomas Fitzgerald Green South Rutherford Hazel Hodgson Philharmonic Club Harry Hodgson Milledge Avenue

Woman's Auxiliary Reminiscence At Y M C A

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Y M C A will host a reminiscence afternoon Monday at 4 o clock with a paper by Mrs. R D Mure now in Washington D C, and other hostesses including Mrs. Geo C Thomas Mrs Gerald Green Mrs Henry Carlton and Mrs W C Ash Misses Scudder Hostesses for bridge club on Tuesday at 4 at Milledge Avenue Y W C A calendar lists weekly gym and skating sessions and swimming and recreation hours Luncheon service at State College of Agriculture continues through Monday and Tuesday Skating at the Y W C A free for gym members Special gymnasium rate available until February 1st Dorothy Watson hosts a theater party at the Strand after a show they visit Costa s

R. D. Mure Washington, D. C Geo. C. Thomas Gerald Green Henry Carlton W. C. Ash Scudder Nina Susan Scudder Milledge Avenue Mill Parker State College of Agriculture

Notable Social Gatherings Light Up Local Week

A string of ladies clubs and society notices fill the column. Guests include Marjorie Hodgson Lanier Phinizy Nella Avery and Charlotte Milstead. Meetings feature sewing clubs whist and Bible study with various hosts and venues across town.

Marjorie Hodgson Lanier Phinizy Nella Avery Charlotte Milstead Sarah Southerland Elizabeth Hall Branham Watson R. C. Campbell J. H. Watson

Dr. Belk Returns to Lead Services at Local Church

Dr. 83. R. Belk has returned from Greensboro and Atlanta and will fill his pulpit this morning and evening. Miss Mamie Hilsman left yesterday for New York and Father Clark is today in fdain.

83. R. Belk Greensboro Atlanta Mamie Hilsman New York Father Clark Fdain

Dress-Making Studio Reopens and Local Baby Contest Spotlight

Miss Lena Elliott reopens dress making at 368 street offering season sport and evening dresses. Mary Anne Marbut enters the baby contest at Flanigan Planigan's seeking votes from friends. Also promoting Vote for Sarah Will Collins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Collins, Baby No. 11 in Piano Context.

A. H. Whitehead Grady Ave Flanigan and Flanigan Fleming-Dearing Old Stand Clayton Street Chas. Mangleburg, Jr Chas. Mangleburg Lena Elliott Elliott Sperfalimeg Mary Anne Marbut Flanigan & Planigan's Sarah Will Collins Mrs. W.T. Colins

Baby boy follows family political footsteps in county race

Master John Walker Wier, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wier, is described as a bright, determined child whose grandfather, the late Sheriff Wier, once exemplified county leadership. The piece ties the family’s legacy to the congressional race and urges votes.

John Walker Wier J. N. Wier Judge Bind Sheriff Wier

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Teftus James Whitcomb Riley Henry van Dyke Sans Souci Club Elizabeth Lockhart Jocelyn Lynch A. C. McPhail Nosey Gay George Hodgson Primmer H. Heidler A. H. Davenport Miss Farbstein S. J. Ware J. W. Barnett Jack Swafford Walter Forbes Mrs. Hirsch Rs. F. K. Hirsch Harmony Club Southern Mutual College Avenue Erma Vandegriff Texas Sheffield Picard China Stewart-Paddock Jewelry Co Clayton Athans Georgia We Special J. P. Stevens Engraving Co Marian Lampkin Brandi Georgia Dorothy Watson Costa Comner Whitehead F. K. Hirsch Jennie Arnold Carlton Jahster Albert Hill Green Alice Pittman Miss Mldred Plant City, Fla Wm. Norris Harris Mises Agnes Fullilove Lizzie Sue Crowley Mary Thornton Ellen ‘Andrews Ooconee Enterprise Ida “Murray Oconee Enterprise Bert Bisson South Carolina Simon Michael Ed McCarty Frances West Misa Pauline Chandler Neese W. S. Dooley Watkinsville City George Wingfield Stephens L. F. Edwards Austin Crow W. H. Lord Tai Colonial Theatre America Mme Sarah Bernhard TRE Sarah Bernhardt Paris Cleopatra Comille DU Theatre AU Field of Honor Rosalie al Im
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