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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
2
A dreamy verse by James W. Camak recalls a fate driven search through the Milky Way for a beloved soul. Love that is divine guides the traveler past suns and nebulae to a united eternity, with refrain that love endures beyond space.
A very enjoyable afternoon meeting of the AINS SEWING CIRCLE was held with Mrs. Leo Bear, featuring fresh flowers and ferns as decorations and pleasant refreshments after an hour of work. Visitors Miss Claudia Fink and Miss Mary Jeffcott host an informal tea in the Lucy Cobb parlors for three visitors from five to seven. A demonstration on iceless freezers and other kitchen devices will be given at Oconee Street School this Thursday at 3 oclock. Miss Caroline Davis hosts the Sigma Deltas on Milledge avenue for a meeting yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Will Retse hosted a bridge afternoon in Athens with four tables. Top score prizes were two handkerchiefs won by Mrs Tom Andrews Jr. and the honoree received handkerchiefs. A luncheon followed with attendees including Miss Minnie Hall and many local ladies.
Athens society notes report the marriage of Myrtle Elizabeth Coffee to J C McKenzie at Baptist Tabernacle on Wednesday night March 21 conducted by Rev B H Jennings. Mr McKenzie is a Cleveland Ave merchant, Mrs McKenzie previously Miss Coffee. Also highlights from junior Red Cross meeting and local social visits.
Dr. J H T McPherson of the University is in Macon this week addressing the Chautauqua of the South educational conference. George Hodgson and J B Wood went to Atlanta on business. J L Smiths visit Mrs. Williamson in Haddock. BD C McEvoy and Miss Sarah Moss plan to attend grand opera in Atlanta next month. Cora Campbell of Stephens visited the city yesterday. Bolling DuBose moved into Mrs EB McEvoy's apartment on Prince. Tom Mell, A S Parker, and Woolver Smith drove to Atlanta yesterday. Mrs J H Jackson, Mrs W K Lyle, and Mr and Mrs W H Faust visited from Winder on Tuesday. J L Martin of Gainesville visited yesterday. R G Williamson of Macon was in town yesterday. J W Cooper of Winder spent yesterday here. Judge Andrew J Cobb will soon begin building on Woodlawn avenue beside Albert Davison.
Mrs. C D Flanigen will host a double group gathering at 11 this morning on Prince Avenue. Mrs. Oscar Davison reported a very busy meeting yesterday afternoon. Mrs. W A Carlton will host a group this Thursday at 5 PM on Milledge Avenue.
A local promotion by Reid Drug Co offers free fertilizer with every $1.00 purchase of garden seed. The deal provides enough fertilizer to apply to the crops from the bought seeds, encouraging immediate purchase.
Central Relief Committee issues a Passover appeal urging American Jews to aid Jews in war zones. It describes refugees starving and asks whether Bread for the living should be chosen over shrouds for the dead. Signed by Leon Kamalky, chairman, and Harry Fischel, treasurer.
Classified notice offering money to loan on farm lands and real estate. Also an advertisement for Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey claiming it prevents new colds and relieves sore throats and hoarseness, with a 25 cent bottle available at druggists.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine as safe for all without nervousness or head ringing. Claims only one Bromo Quinine and bears E. W. Grove signature on each box. Package price 25e.
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