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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
2
The calendar lists a Lucy Cobb Recital at 5 PM and a Night on Broadway at 8:30 PM at Colonial this Wednesday. Sewing Club with Mrs. Esther Morris meets, and Woman's Auxiliary gathers at 4 PM in the Parish House.
A large Brunswick gathering heard Miss Mildred Rutherford, historian general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, outline colonial landmarks and South histories often misrepresented in books. Professor Ballard introduced her and praised the DAR cause as the audience requested more time.
The Brunswick meeting honored Ruth erford with an address and informal reception. Local groups including D A R and several ladies organizations presented introductions and ushers were Boy Scouts in uniform. A separate Athens recital featured Hugh Hodgson performing a varied program at the Hodgson home.
A socially active afternoon honors Mrs Harry Erwin with twelve guests at Mrs J W Barnett’s home. Elegant setup in living room and den features Roman hyacinths and narciss. Luncheon follows and prizes include cut glass candlestick and a crystal vase trophy.
A plea from Low J. Lustrat appeals Athens residents to donate to relief for 900000 starving people in Northern France, many without clothing. The appeal urges any amount, noting some have already given and stressing timely help to save lives, with subscriptions directed to the undersigned or Athens Banner office.
A notice from Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co explains that when a caller is greeted with Number? it is not the operator’s fault. Many scenarios can trigger the bell without blame, and customers are asked to cooperate to reduce such errors.
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