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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1923
Page
11
Marion Davies leads as she appears with J. M. Kerrigan Mahlon Hamilton Courtney Foote Harrison Ford Sam Hardy and Montague Love in the cast of Little Old New York.
The Athens Parent Teacher News announces its officers with Mrs Milton Higgins of Worcester Mass named National President and Mrs Bruce Carey Jones of Macon as State President. Also listed are Mrs Boyce Ficklin of Washington District President along with board members Mrs H Ja jetseniat Pre School Circles chair and others including Mrs W D Paschal Secretary Treasurer and Mrs W A Capps Local President Council.
Mrs. J L Bearden hosts a chart on child hygiene with topics from scales and medical school inspections to tooth brush drills and sex education. The document covers preschool ages, child labor issues, juvenile delinquency causes and reforms, and district program notes for the 8th District meeting at the State Agricultural College Athens Ga February 2 1923 Friday agenda with invitations and talks.
Mrs E B Hudson argues for longer school sessions and new facilities as Athens plans move toward modernizing education. She notes slow construction on Chase Street, urges September readiness, and calls for auditoriums gymnasiums shops and libraries to support rural consolidation and student development.
The Eighth District Parent Teacher Association plans its first meeting in Athens on February 2. The event starts at 9:30 in the morning and continues through the session as officials seek wide participation.
The Athens Parent-Teacher Association conference sets a full day at the Agricultural College with a noon intermission for lunch. Dr Soule offers college facilities for the event to enhance district understanding and officer elections. Mrs Bruce Carr Jones delivers the morning address, with a round table afternoon session and presiding chair Mrs Ficklen.
The Athens Board of Education agreed at its meeting to equip all two story school buildings with fire escapes. Following the Covington school fire last fall parents and authorities urged swift action. Fire drills will familiarize students with the escapes to reduce fear and anxiety.
On Friday the 18th parents and teachers of Knox Institute in Athens reorganized the Mothers Club into a full fledged Parent-Teacher Association. Officers were elected and twenty members enrolled. Mrs Hudson Mrs Ned Hodgson and Mrs Pound spoke in encouragement. Colored and white groups operate separately but cooperation for child welfare is urged.
Advice for women and men on portraiture from Ira L. Hill and Pirie MacDonald. Hill emphasizes natural looks, appropriate makeup, hair, and relaxed pose to reveal beauty. MacDonald notes men seek strength and photographers must challenge sitters while staying in trim.
Advice on choosing a photographer to reflect strength and character. Tips urge practical dress, fitness, and avoiding gimmicks. The author cautions against wife accompaniment and aims for authentic, compelling portraits.
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