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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1914
Page
43
Wiss Maldred Rutherford of Athens hosted by Mrs Wes Patterson and other society events fill Macon as Mercer University chapel gatherings, informal receptions, and bridge parties mark a week of weddings and entertaining. Notable guests include Mrs Wadley of Dallas and Mrs Sydney Wes and a charming garden wedding at Vineville with pink butterfly decor.
A sequence of social events in Thomaston Georgia features Mrs Bethel hosting a party Tuesday evening with word of mouth and floral decorations, Mes CL Getkel hosting a 100k party on Wednesday afternoon, Miss Janice Brooks inviting young teachers to a Hele rock gathering, and Mrs T D Hilinston hosting other friends. Guests include Mrs Mary Strance, Mrs SM Goller, and Mrs LP Davis, with visitors from New York and Roheta. Local residents attend multiple cordial exchanges as neighbors share hospitality topics and plant displays.
Miss Wildred Carson wed Vic Olin Arnolt Bovier of Athens in a Wednesday ceremony. An out of town gathering included Mrs AW lam Owns of Atlanta and family from Griffin and Augusta. The event featured multiple local escorts and families from Athens and nearby cities.
A collection of social events from Winder Georgia includes engagements and marriages, gatherings, and family visits. Mrs Mamie Haynré and Vr Werion ba tied the knot recently, while Wee Sultan Wilken hosted a luncheon and the Keesler family gathered for a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Deesler.
Emory College notes recount a temperance meeting in Allen Memorial Church with speakers from Emory and the University of Georgia. Professors Johnson Turner Luckey Smith Shingler and faculty members addressed the audience. Students and public schools advocates voiced support for national prohibition. Plans announce Richmond Pearson Hobson’s stance and a final debate set for February amid triangular contests with Wofford and Henry colleges. Phi Gamma and Delta Phi literary societies chose representatives for forthcoming debates with various campus leaders noted.
In Gainesville the Dramatic Club met at 48 Spring Street with Mrs. Ist Smith and Mrs. J. L. Crawford among attendees. Guests included Mrs. Howard Smith of Washington and Mrs. J. Downey, with hot chocolate and sandwiches served. plans mention Milestones play and early performances. Relatives and friends such as Miss Lotte Smith and Mrs. Lizzie Green attended various gatherings, sewing party and bridge games featured in the week’s social calendar.
Young Madame Nazimova, soon after turning fourteen, began dramatic training in a convent setting. She listened from wings as sisters rehearsed, read in spare hours, and shifted from violin to dramatic study, eventually pursuing acting in Berlin and Moscow before rising to fame.
West Point residents and visitors are listed as returning from trips or visiting relatives. Names include Mrs Kwoy Stuley ae vib iordo leDaniel of Opelika Alabama, Mrs Dupree Hunnicint, Mrs Lanier Ahse ilam Bloomfield of Opelika, Misses Hagedorn, Lanier guest in Augusta, Mrs Brick Willer, Ruth Fom Ne Greensboro, Will Freeman Wes W Herford and daughter Marjowne from Atlanta, Mrs WC Branson of Athens visiting parents, Miss Hattie Slaughter of Tailadexa, Mrs Walter Warren of Opelika visiting sister Mrs John Parker, Miss Mary Warne at home after visit to Hogansville, Scott Baker guest of sister Mrs Allen Johnson, Miss Ruth Praylor LaGrange visiting Miss Mattie Atkinson, Mr and Mrs Grady Peavy back from visit to Thanoake Alabama.
Shorter College reports from a Kansas City volunteer convention with speeches by Miss Eve Phillips and Dr McVan Moose on the student volunteer movement. The Student Government Association elected officers led by President Miss Wilda Mard and Secretary Miss Leslie Coin McDonough. Upcoming campus events include birthday celebrations, recitals by Madame Pony Bloomfield Zolstar, and a week of lectures on the Life of Christ by Dr A T Robertson and Dr B J Graham with daily programs starting January 22.
Drang Wis and Mrs TW Faghs host guests from St Louis and Athins as local Methodist Episcopal gatherings resume. Ida Halerson leads lay meetings. Miss Nettle Medlock presides at a women’s society session. Next Tuesday’s mission study class will be at Mrs Ben Perry’s with light discussion on The Light of the World. Numerous residents and visitors, including Mr and Mrs James E Jones, Will Suttle Green, and Miss Middlebrooks, are noted guests at various Jonesboro social events this week.
In Rome Georgia from Tuesday to Wednesday a flurry of nuptial courtesies surrounded the Robus and Watts wedding. Hostesses and attendants, stag dinner, buffet supper, church ceremony, and post reception at the Harrison home marked the celebration with guests including neighbors, relatives, and local society figures.
The text notes various family visits including Mrs Van in Atlanta hosting her aunt, Mrs Hancock, and Jag Lara Ashley from Valdosta with Mrs Kenneth Henshail. Miss Martha Dean plans to visit Macon on Monday to spend time with her aunt, Miss Sore, as part of a sequence of extended family visits.
G N I College notes describe a senior class project where four girls role play family members to plan a full day’s meals. They handle budgeting, menu planning, serving, and table arrangements with guests and a critic teacher present. The luncheon featured Wissey Keith Spring and classmates. An Lyceum event showcased Sidney Landen impersonations of famous authors including Riley and Twain.
On Saturday January 100 Lan Grange Ga Wiss Myrtle Caswell of 83 Ware Street married Mr W oR Blackwell foreman of Columbus Power Company. They departed to Columbus to begin their future life. Also on Sunday January 11 Paine Lee Caswell wed Mr OC Williams prominent farmer of Carroll County in a quiet ceremony conducted by CS Martin pastor of St Johns church. they will reside in Carrollton.
The Coltonian society cabinet hosted a Saturday evening event for faculty and Kappa Delta members in the Lathan parlors. Decorations featured Livende, Cronian col on, Kanpt Deltas colors, with wistana and Haines flowers. Fort two rook and bunno dice games produced the top score by Vian Douglass Wil lus who won a prize. A salad supper followed as hosts Miss Bonnie Lee Henins and a group of student hostesses served. Several new students attended, and Dr Jackson spoke in Millen about Christian Education. Miss Denmark, Miss Esther Cutts, and others attended the teachers institute. Miss King gave physical culture instruction and Miss Fulghum sang and performed.
In Swainsboro notes a wedding took place at First Baptist Church in Dublin last Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The bride is James Guyton Sanders of Dublin, son of Colonel and Mrs RT Williams, and the groom is Rouble Jewel Whame from Swainsboro. The event was attended by family and friends, with several local names referenced among guests and relatives.
The wedding of Miss Lee Jen Kang of Midland Georgia and Visca Wilhe Pee dae of Subma Alabama was solemnized at the First Baptist Church in Talbotton. The ceremony was performed by Gey CS Bridges and attended by guests including Mr and Mrs John M Heath and Mr and Mrs Ddgi To Smith. The reception featured fin snow decor and a dressed cake, with a delicious course served. The couple and guests shared games and conversation. relatives from Columbus and Opell Alabama joined the celebrations.
Mini drum Willie Cason drew attention as a gracious guest in Atlanta and won many friends during her visit hosted by her aunt ME A Cason and Inman Fok, highlighting social ties and local hospitality.
Mrs Bred Comte of Youu 1 Co guest of Wis 1 oH Mathews left Wednesday. Mrs George Wicker hosted a dinner for Viv Frank T mer and sister Wine Vickers. Miss Welle Pitcher of August Ga greeted by Miss Armstrong. Transva ua club hosted by Mrs Mary Averell on East Church Street. Mrs Sus. Vartin visited Macon. Mrs D & Whitt hosted a day party. Mrs WV Fireheock back home from Hendersonville and Spartanburg.
Mrs Tysia Dame hosted a weekend house party in Forsyth, inviting out of town guests Wessle Taylor Hallie Mumma and others to honor her sister Miss Lucy Browning of Dallas, Texas, with guests from nearby towns.
Nella Williamson of Holly Grove hosts a weekend of social events with Aldean Toebett Delvite Price from Cork Coodle Hunt and Creigh, and Anne Williamson of Holly Grove among attendees. Friday evening featured a moonlit auto ride and a large informal party for local young people. Saturday night saw many guests at line’s guest, and several New Year games with refreshments. Sunday weather favorable for picnics in the countryside headaking softly.
Mrs 1 4 darr i ane returned from Madison Fila to spend the holidays with relatives, with Mrs Morton Thigpen of Lakeland Pla. visiting here this week. Several guests and relatives are mentioned including Mrs Irene Mep, Mr TO Prive Dr and Mrs WO Roberta, and Miss Lu ile tlenents. The heritage casem and plans for the Genoing wear are noted, along with a bridge gathering at Mrs Ashley’s residence. The most brillant affair was a reception given by Mrs John Melenda in honor of Mr and Mrs Josith Powell.
A cordial luncheon and linen shower honored Miss Mildred Cason, the bride elect, hosted by Mrs T G Hardeman and several local residents. Attendees included Mrs T O Hardeman, Mrs W B Gunter, Mrs G I Rite Bilys, Gus Carson, and numerous friends who celebrated the upcoming marriage with hospitality and a miscellaneous dinner.
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