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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1916
Page
2
A nostalgic verse fragment reflects a lovers journeying on hopeful winds with no farewell, while Emmanuel church Guild plans Chapter F meeting at Judge Andrew Cobb's Milledge avenue home. The Freshman Dance at Moss auditorium draws praise for decorations and music by Haughey's orchestra.
Notables Miss Jane Webb Miss Marguerite Moore Mr and Mrs Julius Talmadge Mr and Mrs H B Cohen Miss Lil Paine Mr Joe Fleming Dr Harold Reynolds Mr Carlton Johnson Mr L M Maine Mr Lund Mr Ross Creekmore listed for the Y W C A Calendar. Activities include basketball gymnastics recreation and meetings Tuesday through Saturday with times and locations in the Recreation Hall mill district.
The Not a Chance Club meets this morning at Miss Florence Hooper's Milledge Avenue home. It promises a delightful small affair of the week, though last week’s gathering was canceled due to some members’ absence.
Mrs Merrell Hutchins will give a charming reading in the parlors of the Lucy Cobb this evening at 8 30 under the Drama League. The former pupil returns to her Alma Mater as a distinguished visitor and a cordial welcome is extended.
Distinguish visitors arrive in Athens from southern points and stay on campus while awaiting elegant April outfits for Flag Day. Mrs Bolling DuBose and Miss Isabel Thomas attend opera affairs after visiting Athens. Credentials issued for the Navy League annual convention in Washington April 10 to 13 with about 200 delegates, marking a first for women in the event.
The Navy league will invite 200 women as special delegates to its convention, recognizing the women's section for its seven plus years of support. Sessions will be public, with official representation by the women delegates during the conference.
The Woman's Club met yesterday at Mrs. W. D. Beacham's Prince avenue home with unusually large attendance. Due to illnesses, several officers were absent. Mrs. C. A. Whittle presided. Mrs. Cobb Lampkin acted as secretary. New officers were elected including H. W. Odum as second vice president and Parna Hill as third vice president. The group discussed teas, cycle fund drives, and plans for a big cycle tea in Athens. Eight new members joined. Capt J. W. Barnett spoke on Athens water needs and a cleaner system, while Dr. Floyd McRae visited town and Judge Henry Lumpkin spent the weekend here.
D Sete ida e fase l arrives Athens 11:40 a m 10 4 arrives Athens 6:40 p m and 4 connect at Belmont der and Monroe and intermediate points with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south.
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