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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1917

Page

2

Light hearted heroine of tragic story and praise for France

A literary fragment opens with a rousing ode to France and England, then shifts to social notes on Mrs Gussie Morris entertaining a bridge club, followed by society items about the Philharmonic Club, Guild meeting, and a Harmony Club dance hosted in elegant rooms with springlike decor and events.

England France Mrs. Morris Gussie Morris Bridge Club Harmony Club

Miss Caroline Davis Dutch Model

Last week we drew Caroline Davis as a Dutch girl in wooden shoes cap blue skirt and black bodice carrying a pot of tulips. She was a fine model and the Life Class reflection notes a very successful session and Lucy Cobb’s reflections.

Caroline Davis Caroline Lucy Cobb

New Era Club Dance Packs Rooms In Social Night

The New Era Club hosted a large and enjoyable dance last night in club rooms with Haughey's orchestra providing music. The event was one of the season’s biggest social occasions, planned in detail.

Harmony Club NEW Era New Era Club Haughey

Reception to New Minister Smith at Ada Church

Ada Herald notes a reception for Rev and Mrs Mart Gary Smith at the Church of Christ next Wednesday night with light refreshments and music. Also announced is at home invitations for Feb 27 and a Y W C A board meeting Friday at 4 pm plus a Friday recreation night at the Y W C A gym with skating and games.

Mart Gary Smith Ada Ohio Church of Christ

Hugh Willett Heads Tuberculosis Fighters

The AntiTuberculosis Association held its annual meeting in Atlanta with reports on ten years of work and last year’s efforts. Joe Logan noted Georgia clinics funded by the association’s early support, while Mrs Hodgson summarized Raoul foundation activity. Hugh M Willett outlined a decade of impact revealing 9 918 people examined and 24 percent found with tuberculosis.

Hugh Willet Atlanta Constitution Anti/Tuberculosis association Joe Logan Asoiated Charities Georgia Associated Charity W. G. Raoul John J. Egan Logan Steve Johnston Pattle Hill F. G. Hodgson Raoul Foundation Hugh M. Willet Anti-Tuberculosis Association

Red Cross Expands Athens Chapter Adds New Members

The Athens Red Cross chapter announced many new members and organized 27 unit chairs at a Chamber of Commerce meeting led by Madame Lustrat. Junior chapter plans surfaced as Louise Phinizy and Tibbetts joined, with Colonial Dames designated to lead relief work.

Athens The Red Cross Marion DuBose A. L. Mitchell Tom Midlebrooks Leila May Hall Mamie Davis Joel Wier Keely Greer Hugh White J. H. Beusse Eugenia Lawrence Nellie Phinizy Claud H. Cox Evie Jackson M. F.fickett Billups Phinizy S. R. McDuffie Munro G. Dearing Albert Davison E. I. Smith, Jr Sarah Cobb Elizabeth Fleming May Treanor W. A. Capps Chamber of Commerce Louise Phinizy Miss Tibbetts Colonial Dames Savannah Dames Bhid Red Cross Gidley Madame Luetrat Red Cross Bureau of Nursing Service Washington

Remembering Friends Through Thoughtful Gifts

A reflective note urges valuing birthdays and anniversaries in a hurried world. It suggests considering someone to remember today and invites guidance on choosing a meaningful gift.

Household priorities shape a busy mother’s choices

A letter discusses choosing essentials over comforts, citing family balance and differing interests: philately, athletics, natural history, and a working father. It emphasizes avoiding clutter while keeping home life harmonious and productive for the children.

Letla K. Williams Mother's Magazine

Engaged Amid Detroit and Larium Nuptials Reported

KOPLOWITZ ARNOVITZ wedding announcement for Birdie Kop lowitz of Detroit to Maurice Arnovitz of Larium Michigan. Bride and parents formerly resided here. Also notes on local visits and social guests including Mr. and Mrs. Riley, Mr. Cantrell, Mrs. Hight, Julia Rogers, Nell Cornett, Caro and Pearl Lewis, Marty Thomas, Julia Balfour, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Phillips, Willie Brown, Woodie Yarbrough, Emma Anderson, Ella Meaders, William Howell, Mrs. Lee Michael, Dr. and Mrs. Hodges, Katie Martin, Steve Cowan, Mrs. Mulliken, Donald Frothingham, and trip details.

Koplowitz-Arnovitz I. Koplowitz Detroit Birdie Maurice Arnovitz Larium Mich

Dr McKinney goes to New York for postgraduate study

Dr J C McKinney and wife depart for New York City where he will attend a postgraduate course at the New York Polytechnic including general medical studies and a special course in electrical treatments. This is his fourth postgraduate course at the school and he will be away until mid April. Several guests visit the Georgian including Mr Edward Galt and wife from Ardmore Oklahoma and Mrs BH McAllister of Atlanta.

J. C. McKinney New York City McKinney New York Polytechnic Edward Galt Ardmore Okla Galt Lucy Cobb Institute

Demonstration of Alcohol as Car Fuel Sparks Debate

Washington Post notes scientists explore using alcohol to power engines yet warn it can drive cars into ditches. The remark underscores uncertainty about practicality and safety in alternative fuels.

Washington Post

Rank Foolishness About Colds and Weather

The piece argues that colds arise from a microbe and not cold weather, claiming they would be as common in summer as winter. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and recommended by long-time users.

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William Watson Elizabeth L. Gould Philharmonic Club Alice Chandler Cobb Street Mill Guild Emmanuel Church Young Women's Christian Association Board of Directors the Silent Eight L. ¢. Smith Athens Business College M. W. Welch Ed. Porter L. A. Mitchell Gee D. Thomas Ellen Mell Lucy Linton John D. Moss A. H. Milstead Joseph S Stewart Mary Sizer Rob White J. P. Campbell C. A. Vernooy Annie Brumby A. S. Parker E. L. Griggs J. P. Proctor Albert E. Davison Winterville Luca Alist Brandi Jewelers Insurance Building Athens High School Athens High Greensboro Greenhouse Madame Lutsrat George Mell Sylvanus Morris E. D. Riley Carlton Mr. T. P. Cantrell New Harmony Julia Rogers Hill Street Caro Pearl Lewis Valdosta Emmett McKenzie Milledge Avenue Marty Thomas Baseline Prince Charlotte, N. C Julia Balfour Washington, D. C James White Mrs. E. P. Taylor Atlanta R. Phillips Maysville Mr. Phillips Sanford, Fla Willie Brown Baltimore Woodie Yarbrough Jacksonville, Fla Emma Anderson Farmington Ella Meaders Grippe William Howell Lee Michael Darlington, D. C S. Bernstein W. H. Hodges Watkinsville Katie Martin B. 8. Martin Steve Cowan Whitworth Texas A. F. Mulliken E. F. Mulliken City Woodville N. H Will G. Griffeth Dougherty Street W. T. Frothingham Donald Auto Florida New York Reid Drug Co B. P. Undershire D. B. Undershire Derry, N. H Mrs. Vennery North Carolina BH. C. McAllister A. B. Wall Athens Ay. & Electric Co
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