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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1915
Page
16
Society columns recount Miss Mina McElroy’s Atlant a trip with relatives, visits from Miss Brask Findley of Duluth, hospitality by Mrs S. T. McElroy, and entertaining gatherings at the homes of McElroy, Findley, and Harris. Birdseye events include hikes by Boy Scouts led by Professor Field ise Dillard, a Sunrise Rock breakfast, and a moonlight Emory picnic.
Mina Mary Louise Manese visits Miss Ancle Pope Bryan of Griffin while Miss Mildred Heatry of Ohio visits Miss Mary Bealle Weekes. Numerous locals entertain, move, travel, and attend events including a Las Angeles Elks convention and a Chicago trip for Miss Harriet Milledge.
In Athens many local families celebrated weddings and birthdays with gatherings at the Chi Phi house and Costa's. Miss Gwen Griffith marked her birthday with a surprise party while Miss Laura Byrd Moore wed Roy M Strickland in town, and Minnie Hertz married Moss M Levy Wednesday. Guests from Athens attended the Carlton wedding of Agnes Witcher to Russell Dabison. In addition, Mr and Mrs Hal Hulsey and Mr and Mrs Bolling Lasnett returned from trips, and local residents hosted visitors from Atlanta and Virginia.
Miss Margaret Caiids wed Mr. Eugene Spearman last Saturday in LaGrange at 4 pm with J T Herndon conducting. Mrs. Spearman is daughter of John J Childs and a prominent college society figure. he is a local businessman and fireman. The couple traveled to Newnan then Alabama, returning to 46 Ridley Avenue. Attending LaGrange guests included Mrs. Fuller FL Callaway and others. A series of social events followed in the week, including sewing clubs, gatherings at homes on Church and Broad streets, and a district Woman's meeting.
Mrs W J Jackson hosted the Young Matrons Club on Thursday afternoon as living and dining rooms merged for Fourth of July decorations. Mrs Clyde Williamson poured the punch and a sequence of games and aWalad course followed. Mrs Oscar McRae hosted a Monday night gathering honoring guests Miss Williams and Miss Hearn from Eatonton.
Mrs Wo summons the Baptist Philathea class to a Wednesday gathering with twenty one guests, a salad course and iced tea. Mrs Rosa Reeso hosted a Friday night young people prom. Eva Wardaway hosted a Sunday school class entertainment at her Jackson Street home. A moonlight courthouse picnic was held by the Methodist Philatheas. The Baptist Young Men's Bible Class met at the Williams home Tuesday. Mrs Mobley hosted a Friday evening gathering. Matron’s Club gathered Thursday afternoon with Trail as entertainment and refreshments. Gladys Smith Lettie Stone hosted a Boneville commemoration picnic for Mamie Montgomery.
SUMMERVILLE GA precent meeting of the John Story chapter Daughters of the Confederacy elected officers to be installed next meeting at 4 PM Monday at Mr John B Cleghorns home Miss Alec Weathers president Mrs John B Cleghorn vice president Mrs Glezhorn recording secretary Mrs George D Eepy treasurer Miss Alla Bryant corresponding secretary Mrs A Hartenfield historian. Mica Beane Allen will visit Miss Julia Emma Jones this week. Mass Wellie Denham of Eatonton arrives Tuesday to spend days with Misses Taylor. Annie Kinsey and A C Stewart married in South Summerville last Sunday to Rev M A C Bennett. The Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist church met Friday afternoon at 4. Misses Beulah Shropshire and Haile Amason left Wednesday for Savannah to sail for New York for summer.
Miss Frances entertained the Owlets with Progressive conversation and music at her mother’s Madison street home. Agnes Leverette hosted the Young Women’s Missionary Society. a Bonny Brae party honored Mrs. P. H. Jones of Costa Rica. A Tuesday dance at the home of Mrs. Beck featured the visiting city’s Sou nal club. Mazes Emmis and Kate Lancaster led the W. A. gathering. Auto trips to Indian Springs and hosting guests from St Augustine marked a lively week in Eatonton society.
In Savannah on July 3, society notes recount a large young college crowd at the Yacht Club dance. Attendees include Florence Cann, Jessie Dixon, Anne Hopking, Eleanor Taylor, Mia Law son, Elizabeth Perkins, Julia LeHardy, and many others with chaperones and escorts listed, plus mentions of upcoming engagements and summer home details at Lenox and Diarietta.
Miss Adams and Miss EWott of Darbar North Carolina hosted a Monday evening house dance for guests. Lallie McLaws held a swimming party and dance at her Montgomery summer home for guest Misa Havenel of Valdosta. Montgomery hosts motor car trips for the young college set. Mrs Charles X Balfour hosted cards honoring Mrs John Hampton of Louisville, guest of Mrs L Krenson, with a party series planned in her honor. Mr and Mrs Wayne Cunningham returned from St Catherine to the city. Mr and Mrs Gordon Carson visit Mrs Rosa D Hall in Athens. Mr and Mrs 4. Ro Zlawton and Mr and Mrs Al H Lawton Jr left for Flat Rock. Lawton to stay until the Fourth. Mrs A R Lawton Jr will visit Lenox with her father. Mrs S F Shotter and Mrs Noble Jones and children stay at Marietta for the summer. Lawrence travels to Dyner fortmenh with. end week.
Rome and Madison social pages list gatherings from tea and musicales to motor parties, lawn parties, and debutante events. Notable figures include Mrs J C Warris hosting Mrs William Elarra wife of a federal trade commissioner, and Miss Adelaide Cathe ran plus Miss Virginia Voices. Several weddings and engagements announced, with attendees from Atlanta and New Orleans.
In Griffin Georgia a colonial tea hosted by Pulaski chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored Mrs Roswell Draken from 5 to 7 pm. A Duke evening was given by Mr Nathaniel Batley at his West Solomon Street home for Mr George Howard of Atlanta. Mrs P Newton hosted a refined Friday dinner for Mrs Algernon Batley and Mrs G T Pod of Atlanta, guests of Mrs Bruce Montgomery. Sunday brought a dinner hosted by Mrs James Ed yards for Miss Jennie McKinney and Miss Julia Buck of Chicago. Addie Anton’s garden party honored Miss May Thomason of Madison, and Inda Powell hosted a porch party for guests including Miss Edna Pope of Macon and Miss Ruth Powell of Zebulon. Ruth Powell entertained friends at a Thursday event for her sister’s party and Miss Alice Kancal departing for Columbus. Lois Moore hosted a theater party for Misses Daniel Ralze Pope and Mary Leva Powell. Trudy Ellis hosted seventeen guests at a Thursday theater party for Miss Jolla Powell. Forty delegates of the Flint River Association enjoyed Wednesday dinner in the Baraca room of First Baptist Church, hosted by church ladies. Mrs Joseph M Thomas left Wednesday for New Orleans to join a party and travel to the Panama Pacific exposition.
Mrs periode emergomen ule vis itors and their hostesses at a deligh lyn morning party Thursday from 3:30 to 12 o'clock at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Nfardes man. Guests included Mrs Tester Lee, Mrs Mary Low Arnold of Monroe, Mrs Charles A Franklin and Miss Kathleen Hill of Washington many others attended. The Young Ladies Bridge club was entertained at Mrs Thomas Green Crit and her College avenue home with additional invitees. The Woman's club opens its library to the public with a reception from 5 to 7 and a key presentation at 7:30 by contractor J. Ro MeCord. Moonlight picnic on Academy spring for Conyers street folks invites tacky costumes and supper. Mr and Mrs G Thomas Wells and Misses Florence and James Wells plan a month’s visit to Barsisburg Va and the North Carolina mountains.
Columbus society circles showcase a busy July schedule with Mrs Felderson hosting a bridge in honor of Miss Elizabeth Jian of Augusta, plus numerous house parties, dances, and luncheon gatherings honoring invited guests from Augusta, Macon, Fitzgerald, White Sulphur Springs, and beyond. Frequent hosts include Miss Elizabeth Law, Miss Catherine Crowder, and Miss Elizabeth Kline, with attendance by Miss Rebecca Crowder, Miss Katherine Degley, and others.
Mass Cona Annie Black of Carlton wed George Jordan Callaway of Albany in a Wednesday ceremony at Mrs Stephen Ham Black’s home in Carlton. The event drew prominent locals, with elaborate floral decor, a seven-branch brass candelaura, and wartime-era heirloom touches. The couple, after a western tour including the Shriners convention and the Panama Exposition, plan to reside in Camack, Ga, after August 1.
Miss Eugenie Chapman and Mr William Vaughn Marrow of Camack Georgia wed at 4 o clock in the afternoon at the Methodist church. The eight bridesmaids wore pink evening red dresses with large picture hats and carried orchid and fern bouquets. Music featured a rendering of Because and the Mendelssohn wedding march as ushers entered.
TOCCOA GA residents report a series of visits and travels. D Hamsey returned from a vest to trends in Calhoun. 36 Siethomae Brinsfeld from Atlanta visited his sister. Mrs Claud Edwards and Mr E E Mallary of Macon spent the weekend with friends in Toccoa. Colma Clarke of Lavonia visited relatives Olle Mae and Pearl Gilbert. Lawrence Lipscomb returned from Greenville South Carolina. F Y McDonald and young daughter Marlon of Atlanta stayed with Rev Stacy. Maud Swift of Atlanta and Mrs Jathis of Barnesville visited their mother, Max Bilten Swift. Ruth McAllister of Alberguras NM is spending the summer with her aunt Mrs Brewer Starke.
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