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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1917
Page
3
A dense collage of spiritual exhortation praises a Godly path, condemns idolatry and war, and advocates humanity as the central divine message. Signed by Annie J. Gilbert, president, January 23, 1917, with stern warnings against bloodshed and a call for moral reform.
Guests from Ohio, Mr and Mrs George Leroy Freeman, joined Capt and Mrs Mart for a thoughtfully decorated reception. Jasmine blooms brightened the library and crimson carnations enhanced the table as Dr Ancon Soule and Mrs Rande Reeran hosted alongside Miss Minnie Adams and Mr Tom Bixter in a series of social entertainments.
The Ladies Garden Club elected honorary president for life Mrs. Koklahap in and appointed three vice presidents for 1917. Officers include Ms. Be Lumpkin president, Mrs. T. P. Stanley, Mrs. Tom Comer, and Mrs. Cox as vice presidents, with Griggs as secretary and O Callaghan as treasurer. The club meets monthly at 11 am in YWCA parlors. dues are one dollar.
The Chamber of Commerce board unanimously elected Mrs Wallace W Lampkin to head the Clayton street Rest Room serving visitors and students of State Normal Lucy Cobb and other downtown shoppers. Mr Hunselton secretary of the Chamber directs operations with an advisory board including chamber city council and county commissioners.
Mrs Lampkin will dedicate her time and talents to lead the rest room, ensuring thorough cleaning and proper conduct for best service to its patrons. She will assume charge tomorrow. Sigma Deltas to Meet Tuesday Week at Miss Molden’s Milledge Avenue Home. The Basketball Dance Friday night drew a large, stylish crowd with many social names listed among attendees. The Philharmonic Club enjoyed Miss Katherine Park’s hospitality and showcased a growing orchestra. The Home School Club will meet Thursday morning at 11 with a Poland literature and art program led by Miss Morris, Miss Griffeth, and Mrs. Adams.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet Wednesday at 4 o'clock at Mrs. D. D. Quilliane's home. Reverend Stanley Grubb and Dr. S. R. Belk will speak and Miss Nettle Webb will read. All members and those interested are invited. Mrs. Vernon Castle to perform in Patria at the Strand on February 2, with fashion and wardrobe highlights drawing in Athens.
Mrs. L A Nabers of Winterville announces the engagement of her daughter Emma Zuma to James David Johnson of Tuckston. The wedding is planned for February 28 at the bride’s home. Miss Ingram then is noted as being entertained in Chattanooga.
Delighted singing by nooga and readings at Bankson s.Miss Ingram leaves for Atlanta next week drawing many friends to a farewell dinner. Emmal church auxiliary to hear Atlanta organizer Mrs Charles Pettigrew. YWCA calendar lists gymnastics skating and meetings. "The Man That Forgot" at Elite Monday features Robert Warwick and others for charity. Numerous local visits and illnesses noted including Mrs Pearl Hodges, Judge Holden, and Mrs Morles with several residents departing or traveling to Atlanta, Comer and Elberton.
Mrs. Frank Holder of Jefferson visits. several locals ill or visiting, including C D Bennett in Bogart and Miss Piper’s literary fame. Notables from Agnes Scott, Atlanta, and Athens travel or host, while grippe illnesses touch the social circle.
A local grocer advertises fresh neat and clean stock with guaranteed prices. Customers are urged to call 1015 for quick delivery and to inspect the inventory at Prince Avenue. The notice ends with a cordial sign off from Co. J, Kenney.
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