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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1917

Page

2

Solitary Way Poem and Visitor Report at State Normal

A devotional poem on loneliness cites Christ as the only true comfort and invites souls to come to him. The piece ends with a personal note about unidentified author Katherine R. Davis. The second item covers Mille Glaenzer, a French relief lecturer at the State Normal School in Athens, welcomed warmly for talks supporting French and Belgian relief, with funds matching a prior donation and praise for her grace and persuasiveness.

Mlle, Glaenzer State Normal School Mile Raymond Goudert-Glaenzer Seney-Stovall Mille Glaenzer General French Relief Commission New York J. P. Morgan Tost South

Near to Thee Prayer Fragment Keeps Faithful Plea

A devotional verse pleads for divine closeness to God through life kept near the Lord. The speaker kneels in prayer, seeking guidance and patience, trusting that the divine will is best and desiring daily proximity to the Almighty.

Miss Omar Short Hosts Sigma Deltas for Luncheon

A bridge luncheon this morning features Miss Omar Short entertaining Sigma Deltas in honor of Miss Isabeal Talmadge and guests Mrs Mary Freeman of Newnan Miss Jal Talton of Marietta Miss Bizaver West of Memphis Miss Hug Adams of Florida. The event adds charm to the weekend social scene.

Omar Short Omi: Short Sigma Deltas Isabeal Talmadge Mary Freeman Newnan Jal Taiton Marietta Biizaver West Memphis Hug. Adams Rhrida

Pan-Hellenic Dance Graces Athens Campus Festivities

The Pan-Hellenic dance last evening opened weekend festivities in Athens with Moss auditorium decorated by Milton Lesser. The elegant Flowerland setting featured wisteria arches and Easter lilies while Haughey's orchestra played. A host of debutantes and guests danced and enjoyed intermission refreshments.

Athens Moss Milton Lesser Michael Brothers Haughey Nell Marietta Elizabeth West Memphis Hugh Adams Florida Edith

Atlanta and Tampa Women Chaperoned By Local Figures

A list of women including Gunnells of Atlanta Grace Tee Tampa Edith Rambo and others along with chaperones Mrs William Dickey Mr and Mrs A Scudder Mrs O H Arnold Prof and Mrs Sanford Mrs W D Hooper and more associated with a regional event.

Atlanta A. Scudder O. H. Arnold Sanford W. D. Hooper Asbury Hodgson Coke Talmadge Julius Talmadge

Literary Circle Meeting and Lucy Cobb Hat Show Events

Mrs A E Crawfords literary circle met at her Hill Street home to study South America with Prof Harold Meyer of the State Normal School giving an Argentina talk. The Lucy Cobb Hat Show drew many visitors with numerous prize awards for dresses stockings lingerie and Red Cross displays among other accomplishments.

A. E. Crawford Hill Street South America Harold Meyer State Normal School Argentina Lamar Rucker Maxamillian

Sunbonnet exhibition earns praise and prizes in city department

The primary department held a sunbonnet exhibit with prizes for best and prettiest work. Janet Fortson won the top prize while several volunteers from Columbus Augusta and others contributed. Teachers displayed hand work. Miss Frierson and Miss Gibson showcased skillful hats and the Red Cross Nurses costume. The event thanked donors Mrs Richards and Miss Keator and noted the mayor’s attendance and judging.

Janet Fortson Mary Pease Columbus Nina Davis Eleanor Evans Agusta Nina McCloskey Louise Upson Elizabeth Coker Louies Richards

Celebrates Tenth Birthday of Master Thomas Beusse

Master Thomas Beusse will celebrate his tenth birthday with a theater party for school mates at New Elite theater and Costa's for refreshments. Chaperoned by his mother Mrs J H Beusse, invited include Masters Paul Nicholson Billie Phinizy Julian Cox Franz Stewart Jessie Thomas Middlebrooks and Malcolm Lockhart.

Thos. Beusse Thomas Beusse J. H. Beusse Costa's Paul Nicholson Billie Phinizy Julian Cox Franz Stewart Jessie Thomas Middlebrooks Malcolm Lockhart

Many Friends Recall R K Reaves Illness and Notices

A column of social news lists visitors and guests in Athens with entries from Lillian Dobbs of Atlanta and Miss Annie Mae Broach Comer. It notes Mrs J W Barnett and Mrs J H Dorsey family events, travels to New York and Asheville, and upcoming visits by Rosa Hull Leia Hull and others.

Annie Mae Broach Comer City Rosa D. Hull Leia Mae Hull New York Gordon Carson

Red Cross Chairmen Instructed On Meeting Practices

Athens Red Cross warns there has been no general meeting of all chairmen for Saturday. Weekly hours 11 to 1 at the Holman building will host chairmen to turn in finished work, receive assignments, and obtain materials from committee leaders. Recruiting station committees list members at Michael’s and Elite locations today.

Red Cross Holman Building Proctor McPherson George D. Thomas Michael's H. M. Fullilove Graves Stephenson Henry Nickerson E. W. Carroll Mary Harris Brumby Michaels Geo. A. Mell Geo Dudley Thomas Jack Talmadge Joel Wier J.P. Campbell

President Wilson letter to Caminetti mother cites public duty

President Wilson wrote Mrs Anthony Caminetti explaining he could not pardon her son F Drew Caminetti, convicted in San Francisco under the Mann white slave act. He said personal friendship and feelings must yield to public duty in deciding the case.

Washinton Warenov Wilson Mre Anthony Caminetti F. Drew Caminetti San Francisco

Easy Publicitys First Actor Who is this publicity man

Cartoon style item from Puck notes a publicity man who depends nearly entirely on cycle cops and creditors. The quip appears amid promotions for Bursts Garden Seed and Reid Drug Co. references.

Puck Reid Drug Co

Marriage announcements and social notes from Washington Ga

Washington Ga March 30 Cards issued for the marriage of Miss Jessie Moss of Tignall and Rev Dayton Worley of Chattanooga set for April 11 at noon at the Methodist church. Mrs Mario Sims Mrs I E Shu and Miss Mary Smith host a dinner. The Frank Willis Literary Club met as guests of Mrs Frank H Colley. Mrs W Frank Lee hosted Youn Matrons card club. An upcoming wedding in Wilkes and Elbert counties links Miss Emelyn Sheppard of Elberton and Mr Ian Adams of Tignall set for April 18 in Elberton. Visitors for Miss Ruth and Sam Lowe include college friends home for spring. Miss Marion and Susie Hill hosted bridge. In Lindenburg six miles south of Washington Sunday, Miss Lucy Mercer and Mr Victor S Moore wed at the home of Mr and Mrs W G Hopkins and departed for Ne Duffie county. Mrs Charles Ober and daughter Victoria returned to Atlanta after visiting Washington relatives. Miss Susie Hill returned from Augusta where she stayed with Miss Sara Stokes. The local chapter of U C C was entertained Monday afternoon at the residences of Mrs Carl Zirhes.

Washington, Ga Jessie Moss Tignall Dayton Worley Chattanooga Wilkes Elbert Emelyn Sheppard Elberton Ian Adams Lindenburg Washington Lucy Mercer Victor Moore W. G. Hopkins Ne- Duffie County

Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days Promise

An advertisement declares PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or a refund is offered by the druggist. The first application provides relief and rest. The claim is presented in a period ad tone with pricing at 0c.

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