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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1917

Page

2

Personal Social The Malcontents and Home Social Club Notes

A compact reading features the poem The Malcontents by Mary Woodson Shippy reflecting maternal labor pains and hope, followed by social notes: the Home School Club meets at 11 at Mrs Briggs’ and Mrs Adams’ Hill Street home, origin of the Red Cross Society with Dunant’s Geneva link, and a quiet Lenten week peppered by college dances in Moss Auditorium and the Elks Home, with out of town guests expected and a vibrant weekend calendar.

Home School Club Briggs Adams Hill Street RED Cross Society M.sfengi Dunant Geneva Switzerland Moss Elks

Miss Leverett Receives Shower Before China Return

A large First Methodist congregation in Athens honored Miss Ella D Leverett with a shower gifting a watch and chair. She expressed thanks and noted plans to return to China on May 2, if war conditions permit. Her presence in Athens was warmly praised by many friends. Mrs Julius Dornblatt hosted a sewing club gathering on Hancock Avenue with daffodils, ferns, and light refreshments.

Ella D. Leverett First Methodist Church Miss Leverett Athens Mire Leverett China Julius Dornblatt Julius, Dornblatt Hancock Avenue

Notable War Reporter Visits Athens For Public Interest

No admission charged but the Nota-Chance Club will take a collection Mille. Glanzer has been at the front and had many experiences in the trenches. Her address will be filled with first hand information of great public interest. Her visit to Athens stems from the interest of Mr. George Foster Peabody who heard her speak in New York when she first came to America.

Nota-Chance Club Glaenzer Athens George Foster Peabody New York America

Miss Oliver to Demonstrate Iceless Refrigerator at Oconee St School

Miss Oliver will give a demonstration Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Oconee street school of the iceless refrigerator fireless cooker and other devices to save the housekeepers. The public is cordially invited. Y W C A calendar notes gymnasium skating and swimming events for Thursday Friday and Saturday with free admission for ladies and friends and a Red Cross exhibit on Saturday afternoon at 10 to 6:45 o'clock in the teachers sitting room near the tennis court. Substantial prizes and special corners for primary children are planned.

Miss Oliver Oconee ST Oconee Street School Ladie Lucy Cobb Red Cross

A Page of Local Notes and Social News

Cordially welcomed, she will give an illustrated lecture in our city on the suffering Belgian relief. Spring flowers appear as six maidens stage a Rainbow Shower at the Parish House on April nine at eight. Miss Marion Hodgson and Miss Jennie Arnold named sponsors for the Glee Club, joined by Messrs. Dorsey and Shuford. Mrs. Walter Boswell hosted a bridge party at Cloverhurst for visitors Miss Keator of Philadelphia and Misses Pierce of San Francisco with prizes and refreshments. The Lading Aid Society Bazaar opened with strong day one results. today offers salads eggs sandwiches and coffee at the Gas Shop. Announcements note Grace Marion Winecof born March 20, 1917. Residents and visitors include Mrs. Alexander Bishop, J. Phil Campbell, George Biggers, Edgar Dunlap, O. D. Fields, Pro Weaver, W. A. Stokes, and numerous local social guests across Athens, Crawford, Jefferson, and Lexington.

Glee Club Marion Hodgson Jennie Arnold Colonial Edward Dorsey George Shuford Walter Boswell Bridge Cloverhurst Country Club Rachael Keator Philadelphia Mabel and Frano Pierce San Francisco

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