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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
3
A fragment notes social activity around a titled figure, detailing appearances and engagements. The item highlights gatherings and public events connected to the individual, with emphasis on social status and community involvement.
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Mr and Mrs D Bruce Smith announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Miss Gertrude Windsor Smith to Capt Frank W Cheney of the 48th U S Infantry. The wedding is planned for late summer. Cheney hails from Athens Ga and served in World War I before returning to El Paso social circles. The engagement was shared at a luncheon and bridge gathering at the Smith home on Fort Boulevard with 32 guests.
The article notes Nellie Peters Rucker will celebrate her sixth birthday with a Mother Goose party on July 25 at her parents home on Dearing street. Invitations have been issued, children will dress as Mother Goose characters, and the event promises a picturesque and charming setting. The social scene mentions a Country Club dance this evening with Kandell Smith Novelty Orchestra and several notable visitors. multiple local residents are listed in social movements and travels.
Mrs Britt and Miss Kate Britt return to Charlotte after visiting Mrs H H Peeler with Miss Annie Wier Peeler. Mrs R L Johnson and children go to Atlanta after visiting relatives. Miss Dorothy Reed leaves for Chicago for summer with relatives. Mrs E H Dorsey convalescing after illness. Professor and Madame Lustrat return from Franklin North Carolina. Mrs Joe Stewart to return from Sparburg Washington District of Columbia. Mrs Herschel Harris of Watkinsville visits. Mrs B L Adams and Nell Yearwood guests of Mr and Mrs E E Yearwood at Rabun Gap. Miss Eva Lang and Mattie De More spent Tuesday at Tallulah. Mr Joan Brewer of Watkinsville among yesterday’s visitors.
Mrs J H Stephens entertained Saturday morning with a pretty party honoring Julia Newtons and Elizabeth Bowers from Social Circb Sites Heb apartment on Cobb Street. The room glowed with flowers as guests gathered around three tables for cards. Refreshments were served in a delightful, decorous setting.
Wanda Hawley stars in The Woman Outside at the Palace with scenes from Governor Hardwick’s inauguration in Atlanta. Elite features Katherine MacDonald in Curtain, plus the comedy Turkey Dressing. Athens audiences welcomed back Hawley and MacDonald for today’s programs.
Twenty five Athens girls led by Mrs. Walter T Forbes depart for a two week girls camp at Chatooga. The site matches the boys camp used recently with tents cooks and facilities ready. Mrs Forbes and her team Will Crane Harry Cason D D Quillian and Lester Forbes supervise the outing beginning Wednesday evening.
More than 600 University of Georgia summer school teachers and students enjoyed a day at Tallulah. A ten coach train carried picnickers with lunches and thirty gallons of Costa’s ice cream. Despite morning dampness, the day cleared and the group reported a wonderful outing. summer school work resumes today.
John E. Drewry of The Banner was appointed publicity agent for the Clarke county fair by Secretary Carroll of the Athens Chamber of Commerce. The fall exposition is described as one of the biggest events.
Mr. Drewry, a veteran in publicity work, is identified as a key figure in a large, unprecedented Georgia event. The passage emphasizes his experience and influential role in organizing publicity for the gathering.
The University and Mr. Darwin Georgia publicity bureau announce a leadership change with Mr. Drewry named by Mr. Carroll. The move follows a suggested plan to modernize operations, indicating future efforts may lean on electric motor driven mechanisms.
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