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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
2
New styles and lines for young men arrive this spring. Fashion centers designed and tailored with master skill. See our new display and furnishings from New York's best offerings. Big values at small prices.
Mrs. Alice Adams conducts society items with a playful verse about resignations. mention of Schmidtmann and father directing large operations with three months yearly in America. he sails April 20 on the Titanic’s maiden voyage then returns to Grubhof near Loofer. Engagement announced for Miss Lillian Yow to Mr Allen Claude Weller of New York with an April wedding planned.
Mary Richardson daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Yortson of Washington will wed Waldemar Schmidtmann on April 16 at the Fortson home in Athens Georgia. Miss Mildred Fortson acts as maid of honor with E R Hodgson Jr as best man and flower girls Nora and Janet Fortson. Rev Troy Beattie will perform the ceremony. The couple’s families are prominent Southern figures with ties to the Toombs and Richardson lineages. Schmidtmann leads the International Agricultural Corporation linked to German potash mines via Austria.
Our display highlights the chest as the centerpiece of the wedding gift. It offers considerable value and longevity, sold on a close margin to attract your business. Engraving is attractive with many patterns. inquire about prices samples and particulars.
The younger of Senator Hoke Smith and Mrs Hoke Smiths two unmarried daughters will debut soon after Easter in Washington. She attends Oldfields School for Young Women and has friends in the capital from weekend visits. Miss Leona Hunter of Savannah joined her in Washington last week. both were well entertained. Miss Lucy Hoke Smith has enjoyed a pleasant season in Washington and made many warm friends.
This afternoon at her home on Dearing street Mrs R S Pond will entertain at bridge with neighbors.
A member of the committee is named in the report with no further details about the individual or their role.
The Y M C A in Athens needs a piano and the Ladies Auxiliary has formed a strong committee led by Mrs. Chas. Morris to secure it. Other members include Mrs. Thos. F. Green and Mrs. S. O. Hutcheson, meeting with Mrs. Morris to plan a campaign. All members and interested parties are asked to save and turn in coupons.
The piece argues for spring cleaning in Athens Georgia to improve city appearance. It calls for removing old circus posters and signs and urges civic effort from all residents to make Athens the cleanest city in the state.
Savannah praises Madame Nordica ahead of her spring tour. Reports from Savannah, Pittsburg, and Washington show record crowds and packed houses for the renowned soprano, heightening anticipation for her Athens appearance.
Miss Jennings starts a short term dancing lesson program focusing on the waltz and two step. Classes meet Saturday nights at 8 p m at the Georgian Hotel with details available by telephone 778.
The Georgia Bankers' Association group two will hold its annual meeting April 17 in Elberton Georgia. Secretary F H Ficklen announced the event as about 100 bankers are expected to attend with a program featuring discussions on banking methods by prominent state bankers.
The text defines Group two as the banks in the territory west of the Savannah River up to Madison on the west, Augusta to the south, and Hartwell to the north, outlining regional divisions for the survey.
A card from Judge C H Brand states he has been in Florida with his three daughters and will leave for Athens Sunday to return Monday the 25th. Friends note his health has improved during the Florida stay.
The Democratic executive committee of Banks County schedules the primary for July 26. Voters will choose party nominees in the county as part of the election cycle. The date was announced by the county party officials.
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