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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1909
Page
2
Calendar for the week lists social events from Monday to Saturday including trolley parties, dances, and society meetings. The Shewell Warner wedding at the First Methodist church featured a white chiffon satin gown, extensive floral decor, and a reception, with the couple to visit Paris, Texas after the ceremony.
Miss May Hodgson will wed Mr Francis Adgate Lipscomb in a Walton County ceremony at the Hodgson home with relatives and intimate friends. A reception will follow and hundreds of guests are expected including out of town attendees Mrs G Hodgson Dr F G Hodgson and Mr Nutherford Lipscomb among others.
On Wednesday afternoon at 5 30 Mrs. Bener Moon hosts the marriage of Mrs. Teulab Moon Mayfield to Mr. Henry Leon Stewart with Rev. M L Troutman officiating. The couple will depart for Atlanta that afternoon to spend time there. Also announced is the engagement of Sarah Farbstein to Louis Cohen of New York, with marriage planned for June 30. Silver wedding reception invitations list J H Dorsey and family at 549 College Avenue, Athens, Georgia, Thursday June 10 from 9 to 11 PM.
The Dearing Street Dramatic Club directed by Miss Isa bel Simpkins stage Ellen's Elopement in a park setting to benefit the Park Fund. Notable cast includes Isabel Simpkins as Mr Hume and several young women in male roles, drawing large audience laughter.
Miss Irene Nickerson was hostess at a lovely dancing party last evening at her Hill Street home. The event honored Miss Harriett Benedict and her house guests with field daisies sardiniere and bowls of Gowers in all rooms. A favor dance featured guests including Nicholson Callie Lumpkin and Josephine Sita.
Miss Fannie Neal Anderson entertained in honor of Miss Helen Estes of Gainesville in a pink and white party. elaborate decor featured pink and white sweet peas, hand painted score cards, and prizes won by guests. A list of attendees includes Estes, Henley, Hun N icutt, and many others with Mrs. Anderson assisted by Miss A L Steele.
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