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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
2
A varied page features a sentimental poem by Chas Emerson Cook and a Mother’s song vignette. Calendar items mention YWCA classes, a First Methodist church picnic, a cotton fashion note from June Woman’s Companion, and a Pythian Sisters convention delegation leaving Savannah.
The City Mission Board will meet with Mrs. A. B Parker on Prince Avenue Tuesday at 11 o clock to attend to important business and a full attendance is urged.
From Atlanta four little fellows walked toward Sanford Mead with two in red and black and two in yellow and white. A local Georgia youth mocked the yellow and white attire and the group drew cheers for their loyalty to Tech. The piece notes Tech supporters’ spirit as a pregame scene. Also mentions Athens First Presbyterian Church praise for benevolence gifts and record membership growth this year.
Last night the Misses Jennings entertained many friends at Barnett Shoals with a moonlight picnic. Guests traveled by motor to the rocks and enjoyed a delicious picnic supper. Attending were Mrs. R. M. Jennings, Mrs. Carlton Beusse, Misses Flannie Barry Nina Stewart Pauline Thompson Fern Thompson Ruth Epps, and Messrs. Brnton Clegg George P. Saye Jesse Benford J. Bixley Wallace Sweeney Roy Epps Carl Epps Olint Seymer J. H. Tucker Will Hanson.
Mrs R Brandt hosted a bridge luncheon at her Dearing Street home in honor of Mrs Artie Small and Miss Aline Small of Macon Ten younger guests attended Roses filled the living room and pink peonies appeared in place cards and on treats Top scores won silk stockings and a kerchiefs while a corsage of pink snapdragons was the consolation prize The afternoon was praised as one of the week’s prettiest events and a charming tribute to the honorees
Savannah women embrace war preparedness with plans for a Chevy Chase training camp hosted by the National Service School of the navy league. Fifteen to twenty participants include Mrs P W Meldrim and girls from Savannah led by Miss Caroline Meldrim and Miss Mildred Cunningham. Senate Dance at Ellis Home noted with guests from Shady Dale and Atlanta. A birth announced for Bishop Alexander, Sr. in Augusta Chronicle.
Miss Elizabeth Campbell of Atlanta visits Mrs Walter Childs as Georgia Tech hosts. Guests include Miss Alice Muse of Atlanta and Miss Robine Beck for the Tech Georgia football game. Local officials and visitors from Monroe Athens Gainesville Commerce and Comer gather for the day's events. The unveiling of a Daughters of the American Revolution fountain is planned for Ansley Park.
Special weather report from Atlanta notes increasing cloudiness in Athens and Georgia with fair conditions on Saturday. Shippers are advised to guard shipments as heat rises to the upper 80s to over 90 in the western cotton belt within 100 miles of Atlanta. Frosts and freezing temps are reported in northern areas, while overall eastern states stay warm.
Miss Lula Skelton of Churchville New York suffered long bilious spells headaches and dizziness. Chamberlain's Tablets provided permanent relief and are sold by all dealers.
A concise quip notes a small cadre of well dressed men surrounded by stenographers. The line frames efficiency as a product of compact leadership amid a sea of assistants. The remark satirizes corporate culture and professional hierarchies.
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