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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1916
Page
3
A nostalgic verse echoes filial duty and praise as a son is urged to honor his mother. The piece contrasts maternal devotion with public judgment and ends with a lullaby about spring and a mother’s love, sung by Mary Fleming Meek in a lighthearted program.
The Philathea-Baracas of the Baptist Tabernacle held a well planned gathering at Prof and Mrs J B Vaughan home last evening. Green Irish themes and spring decor filled the rooms with banners flowers and clover creating a festive St Patrick's day atmosphere.
Mrs Charles H Phinizy hosted a four table bridge party Saturday afternoon in compliment to Mrs Charles Bannon of Chicago and Miss Annie Bannon of Macon. Guests were entertained by Mrs Walter Jones at her home with a round of beautiful parties.
Decorated with pink carnations and Easter lilies the room hosted a game with Mrs Bannon receiving an embroidered towel and Miss Bannon silk hose. Mrs Hunter Galloway won top score a dainty apron and Mrs Billups Phinizy took the consolation a blooming Easter Lily. Georgia in the movies notes Georgia scenery suits film work with Savannah and Dahlonega settings praised and Marguerite Clark star in Mice and Men filmed nearby.
The marriage of Miss Virginia Lipscomb and Mr. Joel Hurt Jr. will be held at noon on Saturday April 1 at the Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist Church. A large party of out of town guests will attend along with visiting bridesmaids. Ushers include Mr. George Forrester and Mr. George M. Brown.
The article lists out of town attendees from Columbus Athens Macon and Augusta for a Athens wedding. Notable names include Mrs Frank Lumpkin Miss Dorothy Hodgson Mr and Mrs Hugh Gordon Mr and Mrs Walter Hodgson Mrs S H Pittard Dr and Mrs Frederick Hodgson and Mrs George C Walters with others joining from Atlanta. The report notes a congenial party motored from Atlanta to Athens for the weekend.
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