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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1915
Page
33
Special Correspondence from Augusta outlines a series of social events centering on Mrs. Se til Cochrane of New York and her guest Mrs. Douglass. A luncheon at Richmond County Inn decor includes crimson and white, with numerous Augusta society figures attending. The piece notes teas, dinners, dances, and charity events at local venues, plus visits from notable guests and many social engagements throughout February.
Mrs Tudie Stone Robinson chaired a Kildare club gathering at her sister Mrs J W Branham’s Branham Heights home with Montessori studies and readings, songs, and a salad course. Guests included Mesdames Beam Wynn Kitchens W H Stone and others. The Reviewers club then hosted a Valentine party with games, fortunes and a Melton solo. Palmer institute students played Covington public school in a basketball game. Palmer hosted Rev O L Kelly and Mrs O L Kelly with snacks after.
In Greenville Georgia Thursday, Miss 34rmette hosted guests including Miss Lena, Miss Mary Bender, Miss Halén Dixon of Woodbury, Miss Howard Chick and Miss Belle Chick of Monroe. A rock and bridge party with about 25 guests featured hyacinths, narcissi and ferns, pink and white cakes, and heart shaped ices.
Miss Janet Chambless of Texarkana Texas hosted a sewing party Monday. guests wore blush pink and black. The William Candler chapter D A R met at Main Street with gowns of king's blue. Elizabeth Kimbrough and others were listed among attendees and participants in upcoming performances.
Sumterville wedding of Lon D. Worsham and Margaret Kerr occurred in Chattanooga with Dr Ira M Boswell officiating. Worsham is from Holland, GA, son of T J Worsham. A reception by Mrs A S Hinton honored brides Mrs Hendricks Murphy and Mrs Garrett. Several social events and gatherings were noted, with guests from nearby towns and a fifteenth birthday party for Miss Josephine Hinton.
Mrs Spalding of Atlanta and Mr Hillary Spalding visited Rome guests of Mr and Mrs Gordon Fight. They received several informal courtesies including a luncheon hosted by Mrs John Glover for a dozen at a daffod luncheon on Tuesday afternoon and a 3 oclock dinner party Tuesday evening hosted by Mr Frank McGhee for Mr Spalding.
An old advertisement touts making a pint of cough syrup from 214 ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup for about 54 cents. It claims quick relief for stubborn coughs, bronchitis, and whooping cough, with easy 5 minute preparation and a money back guarantee.
A congenial circle of ten aided Fuji justice with a six course menu. Mrs. Frank McGhee hosted a sewing party Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Spalding. Friday luncheon honored Mrs. William Price Fishback of Lexington Ky. Mrs. Fishback and hostesses Mrs. Charles D. Wood and Mrs. Henry Bradford marked hospitality with luncheons, dinners, bridge parties and photo play gatherings. Navia chapter attended the D A R conclave in Atlanta. Mrs. Frank Merriam surprised daughter Miss Maris Merriam with a birthday dinner party Tuesday. Mrs. Gordon Hight and Mrs. John Glover hosted the Seung Matrons Bridge Club. Mrs. Lloyd Cameron received a pot of hyacinths for best score. Mrs. Evan Harvey hosted Parish Aid tea Thursday afternoon. Miss Janie Fahy celebrated Mrs. Albert Fehy with an afternoon bridge at the Country Club Friday. The Two Table Bridge Club were guests of Mrs. Barry Wright Thursday. The Club of the Nibelung met with Miss Adeline Wright at Mrs. Nevin Patton's Tuesday. Mrs. Hughes Reynolda hosted her Baltimore visitor Miss Eleanor Goucher with a tea series starting Monday.
The Bessie Tift senior class held a formal induction into a private dining retreat with King Arthur and Queen Guinevere figures. Miss Lena Whatley and Miss Stevens portrayed royalty as toasts and vows honored the knights. A six course banquet followed the round table ceremony with floral centerpieces and class colors.
A series of Thomaston social events described includes Mrs W H Hightower hosting a Thursday party with twenty guests and floral decor, a Sewing circle entertained by Mrs J B Barron, a family dinner for Mr and Mrs R B Hightower’s twenty eighth anniversary with a surprise visit, and multiple hostess duties by Miss Mary Lee Barron and Mrs J Faln Johnson. The notes mention piano selections, Dixie rook, and salad courses, with blooming hyacinths and carnations enhancing the rooms.
Dalton society notes describe Mrs. A M Cannon Jr hosting bridge for two tables with guest Mrs Ann Thorn Knox of Atlanta. Mrs McCutcheon held a Friday afternoon party with flowers and a candy prize for Knox. Master Robert McCamy marked his eleventh birthday with a Valentine themed party at the McCamy home. Mrs J P Godwin hosted the Selvage Street Matronus club with forty-two guests. The Philathea class hosted a Valentine tea with a student orchestra and a decorated classroom. Mrs W M Hardwick later entertained with a bridge luncheon in Knox’s honor.
A Mercer university Glee club gave a recital in the Key Park school auditorium on Wednesday evening. They were greeted by a large appreciative audience and presented an excellent program followed by a reception at the home of Mr and Mrs FP Farrar.
G N I College notes describe Hettie Jane Dunaway's Just Plain Judy stage show praised for humor and pathos drawing a large audience. Also recaps February 7 program in memory of Grace Didge with scripture verses poems and letters from the YWCA, plus visitors and student reunions on campus.
Activities at the college include Mr Park addressing the Alttoria Literary Society on The Printed Page and a Nillie Rutherford Literary Society meeting with a musical program and contest. Dr Jarrell spoke on The Temperance Question From the Preacher's Standpoint at vespers, and the Agricultural school team defeated the Normal schoolboys in basketball. J D Mell spoke on Parliamentary Law, Grace Dodge memorial services featured Miss Roberta Hodgson, Riheldaffer Stabsnak Lyceum planned a Monday show, and a Y W C A reception for faculty and students with over 400 attendees. Dr John Mell addressed the Georgia State meeting on Rural Churches and their relation to co gi.
A series of patient questions from readers asks for prescriptions and tonics. The columnist promotes cadomene and arborene tablets, balmwort solutions, and stimulant mixes to treat constipation, rheumatism, obesity, kidney issues, stomach weakness, colds, and catarrh, advising visits to well stocked pharmacies for sealed tubes and directions.
Rosa Gibbs daughter of Charles M Gibbs announces engagement to Lieut Lucian J Ket of the United States Coast Guard. The couple plan to wed April 20 at the bride’s home and live in Norfolk after the ceremony. The note lists many social events and guests including Frances Alda at the Savannah Federation concert and multiple club and dinner dances at the Oglethorpe club and De Soto.
NORCROSS GA Miss Sue Russell entertained inform ally a party of her friends Thursday evening at rock which was a very pleasant affair. Miss Sadie Simpson a popular young lady has returned home after delightful visit to her aunt Mrs Ben Burgess of Weratur Airs W D Wallace of Chamblee with her little sons were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs E G McDaniel Thursday at dinner. Miss Mary Summerour is the guest of her brother Mr Ben Summerour of New Orleans and will be away for some time. Mrs Johnson Reynold Mrs T C McDaniel Mrs T A Haynie Mrs R Oo Medlock and Mrs Homer Jones spent Thursday in Atlanta and attended the funeral of Mrs Gertrude Wood. Miss Geoif Reanan was hostess for the Camp Fire girls Wednesday which was quite a charming affair with a daints course of refreshments after a very Interesting business meeting. Mrs Howler Jones was at home for the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 6 serving a delicious salad after the meeting closed. Miss Lina Garner Bate a Valentine party Friday for the benefit of the emo Fire club. s JS Rigéns of Bemen is Deine entertained by her niece Miss Mina McElroy. s
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