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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1915
Page
28
East Point social notes list numerous visits and guests from Atlanta, Atlanta area and beyond. Birth announcements include Nancy Waldo Jones and a daughter named Mary Parmeda, with multiple family movements reported to and from New Orleans, Orlando, Memphis, and other locales. The column also mentions illnesses, recoveries, and travels among residents and friends across the region.
The Capitol Hive No 1 Uuadies of the Maccabees will hold a business meeting Tuesday afternoon February 23 for the purpose of initiating several new members and discussing lodge affairs.
Local organizations announce upcoming gatherings at various venues including the new hall at 6 Central Avenue The Wigwam Embroidery clubs United Daughters of the Confederacy Grace Lodge Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and City Missions report their meeting times and locations with details on social hours and executive board sessions scheduled for February 22 through February 24 1915.
Mrs. Mary Armor delivered a stirring address to Emory College students and Oxford residents in Allen Memorial church. She was introduced by state vice president Mrs. Lella Dillard as Loyal Legion children sang Onward Temperance Soldiers. Local revival singer Mrs. Conyers provided solos, with a quartet performed by Mesdames Evans Branham Branham and Goodyear.
Mrs J H Pledger entertained the Wymadausis club at the Broad Street apartment of Mrs N J Kelly last Friday afternoon. Guests played five hundred and sampled heart shaped sandwiches with Russian tea. Tiny red satin heart boxes with playful mirrors served as favors. Miss Mable Jackson assisted in entertaining. Guests included Mesdames Herrin Jacksen Wages Parham Snipes Milliken B B Jackson H Smith Fartson Saunders Flanigan Saul. Miss Paulime Camp visiting Atlanta.
NORCROSS GA Mr and Mrs W Lankford of Poweraville return home after a pleasant visit to Mrs Fleb Nasbut Mrs Clyde Moore hosted a Study Circle with guest Mrs H B Cook of Atlanta Also Mrs J H McElroy held a merry supper party with out of town guests Mr and Mrs William Moyer of Atlanta Mrs C M Jones Emerson Mr and Mrs Mel Brown of Atlanta and Mrs W I Hogsed of Tocco The week closed with the Down and Outs entertainment by Dr and Mrs A H
Wingo honored their son Ivey Wingo at a Friday evening gathering. Miss Rowena Medlock hosted the X Z club's Wednesday program. Miss Sue Gignilliat of Seneca visited Miss Margie Holland before wintering in Florida. Carrie Nesbit returns home from Blackstone college for a few days. Mr and Mrs Reese Hunnicutt of Jacksonville, Fla., are guests of relatives. Ruth Kehrer hosted Campfire Girls Wednesday. The marriage of Mrs Bessie Conder Avery and Mr J Godfrey occurred Wednesday at 4 pm at the bride’s parents’ home. attendees included Walton Godfrey, Miss Francis Godfrey, and numerous relatives from Rutledge, Atlanta, Washington, and more. Mr Carl Minor officiated. Mrs Whit Pon hosted Thursday afternoon on Main Street. Mrs Bessie Ponder Avery attended a rock party hosted by Miss Gertrude Douglas Friday. Mrs Thomas Holland hosted a bridge club Thursday. Mary Stokes is canning in Lowndes county. Houseplants and cut flowers adorned the party, ten guests attending with a luncheon by Mrs Hardwick. Saturday matinee at Crescent Theater featured Ann Thorn Knox of Atlanta as guest of honor, with refreshments at Buchholz’s following. Mrs T S McCamy’s card club met Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Glover Copeland, married last week in Fayetteville, are visiting Mrs L M Copeland on South Thornton Avenue. The Leslie club held a meeting Tuesday evening.
Misses Mattie and Hattie Mitchell hosted a Valentine event in Acworth. Guests posted Valentines in a heart post office and were read aloud with Miss Wolla Barrett earning first prize and Miss Mullred Phillips second. Music by Lulu Mitchell and Annie Lee McGee.
LAWRENCEVILLE GA M r Daniel and Mrs y H Size more wed by Judge G G Robinson last Saturday. Soon Scott and Miss Maude De Lay wed by Rev V J Lanford last Sunday. Miss Flora Givens and B J Swain married Sunday. Methodist Women Missionary Society met Friday with Mrs C U Born hostess. A party by Mrs W T McGee honored Sewing Club. Miss Angie Garner hosted younger set party. Miss Sallie and Essie Green hosted a theater party for guests Miss Rut Buice and Miss Essie Hancock. Miss Ermine and Oln Garner hosted a motor and theater party for Miss Eula Mae Davenport.
Mrs J G McAfee hosted the Reviewers' club on Crawford street with a program on Settlement Work and YMCA and YWCA work presented by Mrs L Smith and Mrs Tittle. Miss Emery Kirby entertained her board club at two tables of bridge, with top score and a salad course. Rev and Mrs S B Ledbetter were guests of honor at a tea hosted by Mrs F T Harawi, in a home adorned with flowers and ferns.
In Pelham Georgia a Wednesday afternoon reception hosted by Mrs H W Merry and Mrs J L Hand Jr drew about one hundred guests at the Woman's Club rooms. Tea service was prepared by Mrs J R Clements and Mrs W C Cooper. Guests included Mrs Thom Vereen of Moultrie and Mrs Fred Hills of Dothan Alabama among others.
The Valdosta chapter D A R and the German club plan a February 22 ball with colonially dressed guests and old time dances by the D A R, then modern dancing after 10 30. Proceeds support educating a south Georgia State Normal College student. Local notices add marital announcements and travel updates.
Miss Mary Aucewomack and Mr N F McCamimon were married Tuesday evening February 18 with Ordinary P H Skellie officiating. They reside about two and a half miles east of Perry. The local social page notes visitors and residents, including L E Baughton family returning to the city to live, Miss Louise Wills of Walden visiting, and other neighborhood movements with guests from Union and Marshallville.
A roundup of student musical and dramatic events across Brenau College and neighboring schools. Performances include piano and vocal numbers, Shakespearean and modern plays, lectures, and Valentine events. Activities feature the Symphonia and Dramatic clubs intercity with Emory, Athens, and Atlanta groups, plus faculty lectures and student society notes.
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