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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1916
Page
2
Journal notes times of entertainments by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Y M C A on Lumpkin street and upcoming Ramona at the Colonial. It mentions other social events, society meetings, and a birth announced in Augusta with details on speakers and attendees.
The fall meeting of the State Executive Board of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs was held Thursday morning at the Piedmont hotel. State officers attended and discussed upcoming dues in Macon, with President Z I Hate praised for leadership and the federation's strong, orderly progress under her tenure.
Hon S J Tribble and wife from Athens visit Franklin county relatives. Kathleen O Farrell of Atlanta weekends with Mrs H J Rowe. Mrs R L Moss and Miss Lily Moss return from Tallulah Falls. Lil Hodgson to Atlanta to see Miss Mamie Ansley. Mrs Sidney Chamberlin to spend weekend in Atlanta. Harry Cohen returns to Madison after visiting the Cohen family. Clarence W Jones moves into Springdale street home vacated by the Prices. Mrs Henry Beusse improves. Mrs David McNeil visits Mrs Ea Schaeffer in Toccoa. Jeneatte Hatcher Mary Stewart Elizabeth Campbell visit from Atlanta for the German event at the Georgian, chaperoned by Mrs Stewart. Luther McEntire visiting Mrs S J Tribble in Athens. James McGowan and Miss Martha visit Miss Morton. trip to Monroe to see Albert who attends Fifth District Agricultural College. J D Price moves into new residence.
Mrs. M. A. Lipscomb returned from Atlanta where she visited Mrs. Rutherford Lipscomb and Mrs. W. D. Ellis Jr. Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Price announce the birth of a son on September twentieth.
In Winder Georgia on September 29 the Priscilla sewing clubs of seniors and juniors stage their annual fancy work exhibit at the armory. Mrs Rufus Rogers presides over the sew circle and Mrs Smith leads the organizing group. Miss Zeigler from the A and M College Monroe will judge and award prizes as visitors from nearby towns are expected.
Bed's Dairy Lunch opens today at noon at 186 West Clayton Street under W. R. Bedgood a conservative young Athens businessman. The remodeled Holland Cafe site offers a quick service lunch with white tables private upstairs room and a hot food warming area ready for service inviting the public.
Old friends of Mr. T. Larry Gantt host a barbecue today at Devil's Pond near Crawford. Edior Rowe of the Banner was invited but unavailable due to business. A general from Athens is expected to attend.
The 43rd annual Mulberry Baptist Association meeting convened in Talmo Ga with delegates from area churches. Rev W H Faust of Winder preached the introductory sermon while Rev H A Rainey was elected moderator and Rev S P Higgins vice moderator. The next session location and preaching were to be decided the following day.
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