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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1916
Page
32
A Monday sale advertises Philippine hand embroidered underwear praised as superior to French needlework. Items include nightgowns and envelope chemises priced at 3.95 and 2 dollars, highlighting hand craft, no machine work, and duty free-like import terms.
Kayser's Knit Underwear for Women offers pink options with flesh tones at Rich's Silk risle union suits featuring band tops and shell knee cuts priced around $1. French gauze lisle band top vests with narrow shoulder straps priced at 50¢. Pink color described as stable and non running. Section-Malm Fia.
Decatur columns report Hugh Burgess of the University of Georgia visiting his parents, Miss Sara Fulton hosting friends, and many local engagements. Mrs T W Martin visits New York. Robert Ramspeck in Washington on marshal service business. Dr C B Palillo recovering after operation at St Joseph’s infirmary. Numerous parties, Valentine events, and society gatherings at the Presbyterian church, Methodist Epworth League, and various homes.
Miss Maevole complimented Mrs Hall’s guest Miss Putman of Atlanta with a bridge and rock party Tuesday afternoon. Sara Jane Gibson hosted six girls for a spending the night party Friday. Several ladies visited Atlanta Wednesday. Mrs A D German of Atlanta visited Mrs Garland Jones. Will Woodroof hosted his bridge club Tuesday. The Barrett McMakin wedding occurred Monday at the bride’s parents home with a small ceremony. Milas Etta Putman of Atlanta guests Mrs Hewlette Hall. Hal Fields hosted a Valentine party for younger set Friday. Mrs T M Goodrum hosted her club at the Halcyon theater Friday. Hewlette Hall praised Miss Etta Putnam with a Valentine party Thursday. Georgia Atkinson hosted a bridge for bride-elect Sara Peniston Monday. Luete Craig of Lawrenceville attended a Dancing club party Tuesday. Mrs Irwin F P Riker hosted Philathea class and friends with rok. Mrs A B David entertained Doris Crutchfield of Rome with rock Friday. Calhoun Women’s Club met in February with an anchor study on Sidney Lanier. An informal dance followed at the Dancing club rooms Thursday night. Mrs Logan Pitts returned from Atlanta Monday. Mrs Annie Mack and Arminda Haney returned from Rome Tuesday. Miss Lucile Craig returned to Lawrenceville after visiting Rome.
In West Point GA on a series of days local clubs and families hosted Valentine themed gatherings. Kids and adults attended birthday and party events at homes including Miss Tala Kirby Miss Emma Adama Miss Florida Johnson and Miss Mary Beaste with various groups such as the West Point Woman's club the Senior Bridge club the Methodist Young Ladies Mission Study Club and the Presbyterian Woman's Missionary society. Nearby residents enjoyed plays at Castle Hall and outings to see Birth of a Nation in Rome.
Madras GA last Saturday evening Mrs Raymond Sewell entertained about a hundred guests at a Valentine and leap year party honoring Miss Eunice Lambert. Several visitors from Atlanta Fair Play Senoia Newnan and Fairburn were noted among the guests and relatives.
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