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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1916
Page
5
A week’s schedule lists Bridge at Harmony Club with Mrs Waff, meetings with Mrs Green and Miss Hooper, and a Dramague at Peabody Hall. Recitals, club bridge, a Colonial Theater performance, plus several social events and a prayer poem excerpt accompany notices of gatherings for Miss Benedict and Mrs Cobb.
Mr Hugh Hodgson repeats the charming program from last week's recital Tuesday at 8 30 PM. The appearance is a notable event in musical circles and will please those on the guest list.
A meeting featured Generals Lee and Jackson incidents with papers read and Victrola music. Mrs. Sexton displayed Confederate relics, and refreshments followed. Notices invite local women to cycle tea planning sessions, hymn lists are discussed, and emphasis on three essentials good music worthy words religious significance.
Athens community marks the passing of Miss Annie Camak a socially engaged woman with deep family ties and cultural gifts The Elijah Clarke Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution notes her loyalty and service and expresses sympathy to her family A second item announces Mrs Davenport hosting the first in a series of bridge parties at Prince Avenue inviting guests including Mrs Cornwell of Savannah Mrs Callaway of Milledgeville and Mrs Harvey Cabiniss about to wed
A Sunday school convention critiqued current hymn practice and urges stronger music choices for the young. The piece cites Sun day School Times plans and lists preferred hymns like Fairest Lord Jesus When Morning Gilds the Skies Zion Haste Thy Mission Fulfilling and stresses lasting, meaningful songs over forgotten echoes.
The Georgia Auburn Dance follows a Georgia Auburn basketball game with a large group of young participants named, including Margaret Rowe Meadow O Farrell Marion Hodgson and others. Prof Sylvanus Morris will speak at the YWCA on Sunday about The Law of Christ and over sixty young people gathered for games Friday night.
A local listing features furniture, stoves, and rugs from Wise Stoves and Rugs. Potential buyers are invited to view assorted items at the store, with prices and availability to be confirmed in person.
List of names and social visits with a calendar of Bible classes gymnastics basketball and art sessions. Includes Dr. Brown Memminger visitors from Atlanta Lexington Comer Colbert and Watkinsville with notes on basketball practices and Lucy Cobb teams.
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co notes that operators should be courteous and not engage in controversy with subscribers. If disagreements occur, callers can be connected to a superior operator to protect service quality and maintain a cooperative relationship.
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