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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
2
Poem style lines praise gratitude to God for green trees love and motherly support and the hope of spring after hardship. Author cited as H Bedford Jones with reflections on mothers and resilience in faith and family.
Mr. Wiley and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary quietly at the home of their daughter Mrs. Tom Comer on Monday. The recent death of Mr. Howard's brother and other family losses made the event subdued, though their children gathered to honor fifty years of marriage with many friends calling to extend congratulations.
The Athens Ladies Garden Club will hold a full meeting at 11 o clock Wednesday morning in the Young Woman's Christian Association parlors at Hancock and Pulaski street. All members are urged to attend.
Dr. 4. S. Edwards will lecture Friday at 8 30 p m at the Y W C A residence on Cobwebs and Metabolism. The event is free and open to all. Mrs Odum chair of the Y W C A educational committee has secured several prominent educators to speak, including Dr Kiwards holder of the psychology chair at the University of Georgia.
Mrs S Bernstein entertained at two of the season’s most beautiful card parties yesterday afternoon at her Hastings Avenue home. The event celebrated her birthday and complimented her house guests in fine style.
Guests from Darlington and Atlanta enjoyed a refined afternoon with six tables of bridge, artistic fern and narcissus decor, and dainty favors. Prizes included delicate clocks while hostesses and guests wore stylish Georgette and chiffon gowns. Skating at the YWCA draws crowds though gym class aims for regular attendance. Friday nights remain reserved for gentlemen.
Delta Tau Delta fraternity plans a Thursday evening house dance seen as a notable social event in college circles. The Y W C A calendar lists skating, gym, swimming, and recreation events through the weekend, with a new cooking class for ladies led by Mrs Clarence Walker and an extra stove provided. University of Georgia figures Mr Boston and Mr Adams from the M C A teach football to the boys.
Yesterday afternoon the Sigma Delta Club was entertained by Miss Nettie Webb at her parents home on Hill Street. Twelve members attended the cordial gathering featuring a bridge game in a greenery filled library followed by refreshments of salad and ice. The small party was described as one of the week’s happiest social affairs.
Mrs Howell Erwin hosted a bridge afternoon for Mrs W R Wilkinson of Atlanta and Mrs Will Walker of Baumont Texas. Sixteen guests attended in a cheerful gathering with foliage plants and refreshments after the game. Silk stockings were the trophies of the enjoyable occasion.
Mrs. S Bernstein entertained Monday evening with a lovely course dinner assembling the family and guests Mrs Wiseburg Mrs Hermar Mrs Michael of Darlington and Mrs Rosenburg of Atlanta. Covers were laid for fourteen guests.
A faded note describes a cordial afternoon tea hosted by Mrs OT J Wooster for Mrs Harvey Jordan at Mantleetle, highlighting a gathering of friends and light refreshments in a genteel domestic setting.
A new line of sterling silver items includes water pitchers bread trays bread and butter plates salad bowls muffin sets salt and pepper sets sugar and cream sets bud vases mayonnaise sets nut sets French dressing boats candle sticks and more.
Formal hospitality characterized the gathering as guests enjoyed a salad course hot tea and wafers. Mrs Wooster wore a rose pink gown with gold trim while Mrs Jordan wore taupe silk and Georgette crepe. The event highlighted refined taste and lasting social charm.
A letter from a reader laments Athens neglecting Sarah Bernhardt after a performance. The author calls the city the Classic City of air and questions why no tribute or flowers were sent to the aging artist. The piece closes with a note about Chapter A of Emanuel Guild meeting Thursday at 4 p.m.
The Ladies' Garden Club of Athens schedules a meeting at 11 o'clock this morning in the parlors of the Young Women's Christian Association. The event brings together club members and local residents for discussion and planning.
The community announced a business meeting with all members urged to attend. Many visits and travels are recorded with Mrs. J F Eckert of Los Angeles leaving today, Mrs. G Green returning from Atlanta improving, and guests including Mrs. Will Walker of Beaumont and Mr. Prebo of Columbus staying at the Georgian.
Miss Lena Elliott reopens her dressmaking parlors at 259 Chiyton Street specializing in the season sport clothes and afternoon and evening dresses. The notice notes the shop hours and offerings as the season alters.
A clipped note in the paper expresses a desire for aid or talent similar to Houdini’s feats. The speaker imagines learning escape tricks once displayed to jail inmates, hinting at fascination with illusion and daring stunts.
A short reflection warns against self deception in forming a persona. The author urges discipline to resist forcing an identity and suggests personal development through deliberate effort. The line blurs between metaphor and advice on authenticity.
Atlanta January 23 The will of late Frank M. Coker private banker valued at about one million dollars leaves all property to his two daughters Elizabeth and Sarah Coker with a 5000 dollar legacy to friend B H Hubert who is named executor and guardian. The document executed September 18 1909 directs debts be paid and mandates income from the estate to fund maintenance and education of the two girls until they reach ages 22 and 21 respectively. If both daughters die child or children inherit shares per alternate provisions.
Thursday through Saturday screenings feature The Media tor at Strand Geo with Fox, Three of Many and Silke and Satins at Elite, A Girl Like That and Shielding Shadow at Strand, and The Awakening of Helen Ritchie plus Pearl of the Army at Elite. Dr King’s New Discovery touted for coughs and colds with pine balsams and mild laxative ingredients.
A social event in Mu cuMort unfolds as hostesses and guests dice to decide who serves as lineh. The lighthearted gathering features conversation, laughter, and small games marking a festive afternoon.
A fragment discusses daily habits to avoid colds with a 90 degree bath and open windows. It then includes a 1909 will of F. M. Coker appointing Hubert as executor and guardian, with witnesses and signatures. The legatee details mention Atlanta names and guardianship of children.
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