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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1917

Page

2

Deestrick Skule Rehearsal Promises Laughs At Colonial

Historic Ath ens event preview notes the last rehearsal for the Deestrick Skule musical at the Colonial Theater. Elijah Clarke Chapter D A R backs the show aiming to be the village’s best amateur entertainment with a cast including J W Barnes M C McPhail Honey Suckle and many locals.

Deestrick Skule Colonial Colonial Theater Elijah Clarke Athens Ora Hart Avery Honeysuckle Joe Meyers Mike Geo. Hodgson Heidler W. M. Slaughter Tom Dozier William Donnally Buddy Sarah Cobb Baxter Sissy Hinda Farbatein Mayor Arnold Fred Birchmore J. W. Barnett W. T. Forbes Sam Ware Jack Swafford Allen Holliday Janie Webb Davenport T. S. Crane O. R. Dobbs

Public schools observe Lee birthday holiday Friday

The article notes public schools will close Friday in observance of General Robert E Lee's birthday. It then mentions Mrs Hannah Dial of Jacoba Creek Pennsylvania celebrating her 102nd birthday, claiming she is the only true daughter of the American Revolution living, and recalls her father Robert Stemmons who served bravely in the Revolutionary War.

Robert B. Lee D. A. R. Jacoba Creek Hannah Dial Robert Stemmons

Athens Boy on State Horticultural Program

Mr Craig Orr, city horticulturist for Albany Georgia, speaks to the State Horticultural Society at 10 this morning on The Necessity for Public Parks. His talk emphasizes practical progress and will interest Athenians as Albany pursues a City Beautiful plan under his landscape and horticultural leadership.Miss Ruth Wells hosts a morning gathering for the Young Ladies Bridge Club helping to showcase social refinement and local hospitality.

Athens Craig Orr State Horticultural Society Orr Albany Ruth Wells Young Ladies Bridge Club Miss Ruth Wells Moat

Harmony Club Whist Social Delights Members and Guests

Mrs F K Hirsch hosted a Harmony Club afternoon with whist, two visiting guests Mrs Jennie Myers of Atlanta and Miss Charloette Melke of Brooklyn, and prizes including embroidered towels and work bags. A luncheon followed the game and refreshments, despite bad weather.

F. K. Hirsch Harmony Club Jennie Myers Atlanta Abe Joel Charloette Melke Brooklyn Gertrude van Straaten

Woman's Auxiliary Meeting At Emmanuel Church

The Woman's Auxiliary of Emmanuel church will meet today at four o'clock in the Parish House with rector Dr. Richards to give a short talk. Y W C A calendar notes gym activities, swimming, skating, and recreation through Friday, plus Saturday class work in the mill district. Luncheon service by Mrs Parker's committees continues at the State College through Monday and Tuesday. skating at the Y W C A is free for gym members with a special rate until Feb 1.

Emmanuel Church Richards Parker State College of Agriculture Federation OF First Presbyterian Church Federation of the Covenanters Audley Morton

Elijah Clarke Chapter to Meet Friday at Regent's Home

The Elijah Clarke Chapter D A R shifts meeting to Friday at 4 PM at Mrs Julius Talmadge's home on Prince Avenue due to the Deestrick Skule. The Local Home Missionary Society of First Methodist plans a 4 PM meeting today after last Monday's weather cancellation.

Mrs Myer Stern to Entertain Sewing Club

Community notices report Mrs Myer Stern hosting the sewing club meeting this afternoon. D A R members urged to bring dues for 191% and forward February report to the treasurer Mrs Carlton Jaster. First Baptist Church urges Christ mas offering contributions this afternoon. Delighful hostesses Misses Nina and Susan Scudder entertained with bridge and refreshments on Milledge Avenue. Miss Ella D Lederett to address missionary society.

Carlton Jaster Nina Susan Scudder Milledge Avenue Ella D. Lederett Missionary Society Miss Lederett

Vanilla flavoring comes from orchids and vanilla beans

An article explains vanilla extract is derived from a specific orchid genus native to Mexico and Central America. It covers orchid species, cultivation, and the drying process that develops the distinctive aroma. It also lists social notices and visits in Atlanta society pages.

Mexico Central America West Indies East Indian Archipelago

Local social notes and visits across the region

Mayor Bob Arnold travels to Augusta for Elks convention. Visitors include Miss Elizabeth McElhannon and James party to see Sarah Bernhardt. Multiple residents announce visits, trips to Atlanta New York Rome and Jacksonville. A baby contest entry promotes Sarah Will Collins.

Mr. C. V. Ridgeway Comer Sarah Bernhardt Bob Arnold Augusta Elks Convention Elizabeth McElhannon Party of Three Loree Florence Statham

Dress-Making Studio Reopens at Gayton Street

Miss Lena Elliott resumes dress-making at 253 Gayton Street focusing on sport clothes and afternoon and evening dresses. Also appears a local election note urging votes for ME No 13 and John Walker Wier in a piano contest, with William Guy Tiller Jr. as judge or organizer.

Lena Elliott Gayton Street Miss Elliott Su-Wed-Su Guy Tiller, Jr John Walker Wier Baby No

The Sins of Her Parent and The Foolish Virgin at Strand

Movie listings show Gladys Brockwell in The Sins of Her Parent and Clara Kimball Young in The Foolish Virgin at the Strand this week. Other showings include Keegan in The Sin Ye Do and House Peters with Myrtle Steadman in The Happiness of Three Women at Elite venues.

Strand Gladys Brockwell Elite Clara Kimball Young Frank Keegan Keystone House Peters Myrtle Steadman Alice Brady Helen Holmes Julius Steiger Pearl White Luke Christie

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