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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1916
Page
6
A period piece conveys autumn reflections by Cleone Duke Braswell and James Whitcomb Riley, with Lucy Cobb notes on faculty and new pupil arrivals, and a calendar of swim classes, art history, and Montessori methods for early education. It also details theater ad Scandal and local social notices including a Thompson Hutcheson wedding and neighborhood house activities.
The Oconee County Club schedules a full day at Bogart school house on Wednesday September 6 with morning sessions on labor saving devices and an Atlanta extension talk by Miss Hoyle Skinner followed by a basket lunch. Afternoon program includes discussions on farm youth domestic science and county fair along with a cake prize for a guessing contest. The meeting aims to welcome Bogart residents and bolster county hospitality. Also the Bessie Mell Industrial Home meets Monday at noon with Mrs C D Manigen to conduct important business.
The young men of the city invite the young ladies to a Friday night dance at the Country Club from 9 to 1. Haugh ey's orchestra will provide music and a delightful time is anticipated. WB. M. Christian Woman's Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 8:30 pm at the First Christian church with Miss Mildred Rutherford speaking and a planned program.
Misses Lydia and Gwendolyn Griffith plan a Tuesday morning social at the Not-a-Chance Club. The event is described as a pleasant, light gathering amid the week's small affairs.
Mon isday evening will witness the marriage of Miss Esther Wood and Mr Walter Beacham at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Weldon Wood The bride is a popular member of the younger set while the groom holds a position with the National Bank The nuptials attract cordial local interest
Mrs W T Witcher announces the engagement of her daughter Lois Wise to Dr Clarence Neil Walker. The wedding is set for Wednesday at high noon at the First Baptist church with Dr J W Lynch officiating. The couple will honeymoon after the ceremony. Lois Witcher is a longtime high school Domestic Science head and Dr Walker is a prominent Athens physician. Neighbors and friends greet the couple with congratulations. Other notes include local society teas and upcoming piano and dancing classes at the Georgian area venues.
An article argues that the public and especially parents act as the real censor for films. It says the National Board cannot tailor films to audiences and that most movies reach all viewers. Parents should check with boards or studios about suitability and avoid child attendance alone.
A musical opinion praises Mr. Jackson for voice improvement and notes his return to Athens for lessons. John J. Jackson begins a second year of teaching piano and singing in Athens on September 4. The State Normal Training School opens September 7 with limited vacancies and required exams for new and returning students on September 6. Principal Kate Hicks announces office hours this week for inquiries.
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