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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
2
A wartime farewell note recalls a soldier’s brave act, a cross in Flanders with an inscription praising him for laughter amid courage. A woman who loved him and remains unnamed understands his sacrifice, sharing a quiet, solemn devotion.
The Sunday service at St. Peter's Episcopal church witnessed the christening of Mary Ann Phelan Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Wright. Godmothers were Mrs. E. E. Dallis of Atlanta and Mrs. Jno. Graham, with uncle M. G. Phelan of Atlanta as godfather, and the family shared a sentimental moment as the christening dress was worn by the father’s younger daughter.
The Athens area hosts a Chi Phi dance, a Damaged Goods cast in town, and Lucy Cobb Institute activities. Notables include Miss Alice Johnson of Eatonton now Mrs LaMar in Damaged Goods, and Miss Stanton appearing at the YWCA. A varied afternoon at Lucy Cobb featured tours and a flower-adorned reception.
Pictorial Review Costume No. 6886 presents a blue indestructible voile frock with white satin vest collar and revers. It details front waist options, a four piece pleated skirt, underbody with high neck and sleeve less vest, and precise cutting guides for 14 to 20 year olds including yardage and width specifications.
The Weather Bureau reports a cool start and warmer finish in Georgia for the week ending September 28, 1915. Severe drought damaged late truck crops and sweet potatoes, ground too hard to plow, but hay saving and cotton picking progressed. over two thirds of cotton harvested and sweet potatoes being harvested.
Mrs. H A Carithers Jr entertained a small group at her mother Mrs W L Blasingame's home. attendees included Mrs W H Toole Mrs E A Starr Mrs A D McCurry Mrs Walter Cooper Mrs W L Blasingame Mrs S T Ross and Mrs W H Quarterman After a 500 game refreshments were served by Miss Robbie Blasingame The Young Matrons later enjoyed a barbecue at Pea Ridge near the city limits with several invited guests.
The exchange suggests a wartime joke about soldiers dealing with waterlogged trenches. Jill and Bill discuss what European troops might do, implying humor in hardship and adaptation to battlefield conditions.
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