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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1916

Page

2

Belief and Paying the Price Featured in Local Verse and Dance

The page showcases verses emphasizing faith in humanity and a shared belief in God, followed by "Paying the Price" on life’s costs across wealth, poverty, and morality. A report on a recent season dance at Elks Hall notes Haughey’s Orchestra, refreshments, and a list of attendees including Miss Scheleh and Mr. and Mrs. Smith chaperoning.

Elks Hall Haughey Misses Scheleh Hattie Bray Ruby Willie Brown Gibson Jamison Enzor Lynn Weatherly Winnie Wages Nannette Freeman Edna Bradberry Julia Boyd Nannie Etheridge Kate Dell Irby Irene Gregory Margaret Fadlow Messrs Wilson

German Club Dance At University Auditorium Tonight

The University German club hosts an elaborate dance this evening in the auditorium. Haughey's orchestra furnishes music as college dancing groups attend, highlighting the club as a prominent social force in campus festivities.

University German Club Haughey

Woman's Club to Meet Monday Afternoon

The Woman's Club holds its regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon at the Winnie Davis parlors State Normal School. Miss Parna Hill and Miss Randall in charge with a talk on the Practice Home. After the business meeting members will visit the Practice Home behind the Winnie Davis building where refreshments will be served. Full attendance desired.

Woman’s Club Woman's Club Parna Hill Miss Randall Winnie Davis State Normal School

War memories from Seabrook reflect horrors and humor

William B. Seabrook, former Augusta journalist now in Atlanta, returns from Europe where he drove an army ambulance. He recounts vivid scenes from Verdun including Mrs Vanderbilt, a French lieutenant, a dead soldier by Fort de Travennes, and a mule rider. He notes fear, bravery, and a lingering wish to avoid further shells, then expresses relief at being back home.

William B. Seabrook Augusta Atlanta World Europe Atlanta Journal William K. Vanderbilt Verdun Georgia Fort de Travannes Dugny Atlanta, and I’m Here To Stay. This Gives An Insight Into the Way Mr. Seabrook War Augusta Herald

Women of Macon Present Cup to Second Georgia Regiment

A Macon fund led by Mrs. A Emmett Barnes voted to buy a silver loving cup for the Second Georgia Infantry National Guard as they depart for service on the Mexican border. The cup will be inscribed Presented by the Women of Macon to the Second Regiment Infantry National Guard of Georgia upon its departure for service along the Mexican border October 19 1916. It will be presented at 4 30 this afternoon by the committee and used as a trophy in the regimental shoot for the highest score for one year or until the next shoot.

A. Emmett Barnes Georgia Macon Wilson Infantry National Guard of Georgia Macon News

Teachers to Entertain Mothers at Methodist Church

Teachers in the Beginners' Department of the First Methodist church will entertain the mothers of the children in the department at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon October 20 at the church. A cordial invitation also is extended to mothers of Cradle Roll children.

First Methodist Church

Cloverhurst Country Club Hosts Bridge Party For Members

The Cloverhurst Country Club starts a series with a bridge party for women members wives and daughters this Saturday at 3 45 PM. Attendees are asked to phone 20 or 1299 to confirm by Friday morning.

Cloverhurst Country Club

Methodist reception for Lucy Cobb and university students

Friday night, October 20, from eight to ten, the First Methodist Sunday School will entertain Lucy Cobb Institute and University of Georgia students. Senior and intermediate department members are invited and should notify teachers, who must inform Miss Bessie Paine at the YWeefict Residence, phone 577.

Lucy Cobb University First Methodist Sunday School Lucy Cobb Institute University of Georgia Sundy School Bessie Paine

Parish House Guild to meet for wool comforts Friday

Emmanuel Guild Chapter F at Parish House Friday 11 a.m. to stitch wool comforts. Public may send orders to Mrs J C Helner chair of comfort committee. Miss Gerdine will host her bridge club Monday afternoon at Hancock avenue home. Several local residents move or travel as noted.

Emmanuel Guild J. C. Helner Miss Gerdine Miss Mar. Gerdine Mnnday Hancock Avenue John Mell Milledge Avenue

Athens Hosts A List Of Visiting Friends

Numerous residents and visitors are listed as spending time in Athens and nearby areas. Names include Mrs. W. Y. Harber, Mr. and Mrs. Alban Reed, Mrs. Reed, Miss Mary Neal Shannon, Mrs. Walter Jones, Miss Jessie Marshall, Mrs. Mamie Arnold, Miss Helen Armfold, Mrs. W. A. Arnold, Mrs. James McGowan, Mrs. J. M. Fambro, Mrs. A. A. Rayle, Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. M. L. MecWhorter, Miss Laura McWhorter, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Orr, Miss Hattie Orr, Mrs. H. H. Harris, James R. Gray Jr, Mrs. E. J. Crowley, Judge Walter Cornett, Mrs. Thomas Vincent, Miss Louise Vincent, Mrs. John T. Anderson, Misses Margaret and Mary Anderson, Mr. Marion Mitchell, Mrs. John Mell, Mrs. S. E. Dinkins, Mrs. Monro Dearing, Mrs. A. W. Ashford, Miss Ashford, Mrs. Robert Morton, Miss Lena Bird.

Athens Guests Attend Hood Sisters Event

Miss Janette Ash of Athens was the attractive guest of Misses Sarah and Agnes Hood during the fair. Mrs. W. A. Capps Mrs. Gerald Green and Mrs. Cobb Lampkin will go to Macon Tuesday for the State Federation. Mr. Richard Dowdy of Athens spent the weekend with home folks. Mr. Fleming Winecoff of Atlanta will join his family here today for the weekend. Prof. E. L. Griggs left yesterday for Virginia to attend the Georgia Virginia game.

A. A. Rayle James R. Gray, Jr Atlanta John T. Anderson Janette Ash Athens Sarah and Agnes Hood fair—Commerce W. A. Capps Gerald Green Cobb Lampkin Macon Mr. Fleming Winecoff E. L. Griggs Virginia

Winterville Social News Notes and Wedding Preparations

Mrs. J. M. Griffith and Mrs. H. C. Towns of Atlanta visit their mother Mrs. Mattie Winter. Miss Beulah Dunlap’s linen shower honored by guests including Mrs. J. S. Coile. Dr. Reddick of Sylvania to marry next week. Attendees include Mr. Harold Meyer of Athens and county Sunday school convention guests at Princeton.

J. M. Griffith H. C. Towns Atlanta Mattie Winter T. N. Gaines M. B. Pittard Princeton

Grove's Old Standard General Tonic Note

Historic promo claims Grove's tonic as a general tonic. It touts familiar tonics and flavor, urging use as a dependable health beverage. The text resembles early patent medicine advertising with urged daily use.

Grove

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