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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1912
Page
35
KB L Seely named president of the Federation of Women’s Clubs will preside at a two session meeting on Friday May 25 with reports from seventy organizations and talks by prominent men and women. Executive meeting set for February 28. A social later near Smyrna marked by a surprise party for Miss Nisbet hosted by Mrs Pedder and Atlanta friends.
An old promotional note touts a wrinkle removal treatment named Princess Tokio claiming dramatic facial improvement. It cites testimonials from Colville in Texas and Morren in Canada, praising wrinkle disappearance and skin softness, urging readers to acquire the method to look younger.
Mrs. A. E. Wilson recovers from illness as Mildred Settlers visits Alpharetta. Notables at the Georgian Terrace include Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lanier and Mrs. J. B. Law and Frayser Law returning to Lumpkin. Guests travel between Decatur, Charleston, New Orleans, Florida, and Hartwell with several social calls and commencements at Agnes Scott.
Mrs J W Pearce hosts a luncheon at the Georgian Terrace with Miss Jerinle Mobley to entertain at a matinee and a Driving Club event in the afternoon. Mrs Nash Broyles and Miss Elizabeth Rawson also plan entertaining for Miss Nisbet. Fry-Parker marriage announced for Jewel Bhae and James Arden Parker at Natchitoches La with details of families and home. Mr Paul Kellogg plans a moonlight picnic for Miss Elizabeth Denman as she departs for Kentucky. Miss Edith Maude Patterson shines at the Davenport Jones pupils recital with multiple young pianists contributing to the program.
In Atlanta, eight year old pianist Myrtle Young has studied for eighteen months and will play several numbers at Cable Hall for the fourth annual recital of Miss Tutt's music school. The program includes Kathryn Watson, Eddie Lee Terrel, Ruth Tierce, May Howell, Fannie May Holmes and others. Little Miss Young is the daughter of Mr and Mrs G F Young of 40 West Baker Street and has attracted wide praise for her talent.
Friday May 31 evening Grand Concert. Saturday June 1 9 a m Annual meeting of Board of Trustees. Sunday June 3 11 a m Beccalau reate sermon by Rev W K Hendricks of Atlanta. Monday June 3 morning senior exercises afternoon Alumnae Association meeting evening literary address by Rev Marvin Williams of Douglasville. Conferring of degrees.
The Bessie Tift college progressive club is the sole student body and faculty cross group organization. It recalls its 1881 founding with Miss Onys Willis president and Miss Lula Mae Morgan secretary. Founders' Day featured a symbolic aeroplane on an auto. Subclubs will form in communities where alumnae and students reside. Officers for the year include Fiorris Hollig president and Esther Cutts secretary. CHonlans and Kappa Delta societies elected officers for the coming year, listing presidents and secretaries in various towns.
Mrs Hal Fisher hosted a Friday luncheon for guest Mrs N Norris of Raleigh NC. Attending were Mrs Harry Fisher Atlanta Mrs Moreland Zeilars Grantville Mrs Callaway Washington Mrs Gann Atlanta and Mesdames Sanders Gideon BH Brower Lt Kirby and J T Carpenter. Brower plans a Atlanta visit with Mrs Thne Young. Many social events are planned in Brower's honor including Civic League meeting attendees in Hogansville led by Newnan AAU president Mrs Mike Powell and others.
Mrs Peddy entertained for them Thursday for ten. Mr and Mrs Stacy Capers spent the weekend in Atlanta with Mrs Capers mother Mrs Mason en route to Oklahoma. Mrs Jack Powell will visit sister Mrs Park Newton of Jackean this week. Miss Mamie Ansley visited Miss Dorothy Cole last weekend and returned to Atlanta Monday. Tom Whatley of Macon visiting his mother Mrs Mary Whatley. Carl Stacy with his nephew Stacy Capers the past week. Miss Nannig Chiff Farmer and Mrs [bsrits] Farmer spend this weekend in Atlanta. Annie Freeman Orr and R O Jones returned Monday from Macon. M P Martin visiting relatives in Greenville this week. T M Goodrum in Augusta for the K F convention. Mr and Mrs O W Passavant spent several days in Atlanta this week. Passavant in Athens two days before returning home. Captain Waltzell of Richmond Virginia with wife visiting her mother Mrs W Y Atkinson. Mrs W E Stringer of Belton New York visiting her parents Judge and Mrs R Freeman. Elizabeth of Atlanta spent weekend with aunt Mrs Mamie Thompson. Preston Hill of Atlanta spent days with relatives. Kendrick Gibson of Atlanta spent Sat and Sun with his parents. Charlie Rose Simms attending a house party in Turin this week. Mr and Mrs Centre of Atlanta were guests of Mrs More Murray last week. Marion Walker of Jacksonville Florida was guest of his sister Mrs A D Freeman last week.
Jefferson Georgia hosts list of visitors including Mrs George Hulman from Athens and Miss Callie Watson. Several residents travel to Birmingham, Commerce, Comer and Royston for visits. Dr W C Smith and families enjoy midweek visits in Hoschton and Athens as guests and hosts.
Milledgeville Ga May 18 Special The complete program for the Georgia Military College thirty second annual commencement is listed. Events run May 23 to May 37 including piano recital May 23, The Rivals performance May 24, a baccalaureate sermon May 26, an oration May 27 and various drill and parade events concluding with medals awarded for individual and squad contests.
In Hartwell Georgia an unusually brilliant social event last Saturday featured Miss Elzaneth Dobbing of Royston a June bride elect engagement to Dr. Florida Dostor of Lyerly had been announced recently. The gathering showcased elaborate decor and social chatter about upcoming nuptials amid a refined local circle.
A partial OCR fragment lists numerous individuals by full names including Sarah Lee Alforé, Margie Linder, Vera Wilcox, Markc McGill, Maude Blackwell, Pearl Tucker, Vera Cunningham, Ruby Wilcox, Lucy Johnson, Laurena Ayers, C B Branham, Florrie Harwell, Bert Nelms, Vernon Horn, Alene Matheson, Lois Reid, May Lily Teasley, Sara Pearman, Elizabeth Dobving and Mrs R Patton.
CAIRO GA residents recount a Tuesday gathering as members of the Round Dozen Club delightfully entertained the Amateur Club at the home of Mrs W A Sutton. Mr and Mrs B M Johnsy and son are home again after visiting Griffin and Aulants. Charlie Browne returned from a North Georgia visit. Mrs J B Warnell travels to Statesboro for weeks with her parents. Mesdames W A Sutton and J S Weathers visited Thomasville last week.
Miss Cora McCarver taught Nashville High School pupils with a pleasant pleasantry. Ruth Meadows visited Nashville as guest of the Misses Lugger. Mrs J W McRae of Augusta visits Nashville for weeks. Alma Tyson stayed with her parents. Nora Norwood visited her parents last week. Mrs A Albritton returned home after Augusta visit. Grace Anderson hosted friends at her home in south Nashville. Miss Martha Braly hosted a season’s most enjoyable entertainment.
In Clarkesville and nearby towns, Mrs. Robert McMillan and Mrs. E J Lambert visit relatives in Atlanta and Ellijay, while George Phillips of Cornwall and Miss George Erwin of Carmelita are noted. Guests include Mr and Mrs J D Lambert with Miss Cora Lambert and Miss Floy Shangen at Toccoa, and the Edwards couple in Banky. Stella Asbury returns from Chaster, S C, and Mrs D W S Fry plans a Atlanta visit. Logan Bleckley and family open a summer home in Clayton.
Mrs S and Bennet hosted a Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting Saturday afternoon. Talks discussed starting a Young Men's Christian Association. An ice course followed an instructive program. Mother's Day was observed in all city churches with special services. First Baptist featured a prolonged program by the Phi lad fear and Barnes classes with choir. Easter cantata music at First Presbyterian repeated. Miss Elizabeth Bennett to visit Shorter College and Hollins commencement. Miss Blanche Walker visiting Tennessee for Belmont call week. Mr and Mrs Charles I. Harryl, and Mrs A S Pendleton noted. Mrs Milton Oedsper and daughter expected home from Atlanta. Mrs J Pate and daughter entertained Annie Glenn Fartin before her departure for a teaching post in Citra Florida.
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