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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1915
Page
11
Miss Hester Trenary and Sr. John Calhoun Carter of LaGrange wed in a 3 30 p m ceremony at First Methodist church. Attendant was Oli via Carter of Montgomery sister of the groom. Best man was George Crossley with ushers Tylery Bullock and Corbin Carter as Frances Smith, youngest daughter, served.
An old column touts a home remedy to clear dandruff by applying four ounces of ordinary liquid argon nightly. It claims the treatment dries up dandruff by morning with repetition, stops itching, and leaves hair looking better.
A jumble of society notes records luncheon for Miss Susie Blackmar of Columbus, bridal party previews for Winnie Wilson and Ethel Hudson, Hallowe en plans by Business Women’s League and Bible classes, and a string of receptions at Egleston Memorial church, Forsyth rooms, Druid Hills clubs, and Fair Street School with groups like the Areme Club and Parents Teachers Association active in October events.
A sensational charm column touts home formulas to beautify skin hair and face. It markets glyserine water mixes with zintone eptol rustone and other compounds claiming to erase wrinkles reduce blemishes and grow hair while offering mail order access to secret agents and products.
October ceremony for Miss Caro line Muse and Mr Dugas McCleskey set for the brides parents home in Ansley Park. Bride’s party includes matron of honor Mrs Hunter Muse and maids Marion Goldsmith Mignon McCarty Frances Akin Alice Muse with best man and groomsmen listed. reception to follow with punch servers named.
The Harvest hall at the Piedmont Driving club hosts the annual ball to inaugurate the fall and winter gaieties Friday evening October 29. A large number of reservations are noted with many debutantes brides-to-be and visitors honored by entertaining guests including Gus Dodd J R Poster John Ashley Jones Lynn Werner Dosier Lowndes Clarence Knowles and many others.
Jand J Waters entertain at their West End home on Tuesday evening October 12 for Mr and Mrs Victor Levy Webb to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary with Hyperion Club dancing. The Hyperion club hosts the day party this month, following Mrs Henry Bass and Mrs W B Gray as hosts the prior Monday. Guests included Miss Annie Kate Jay of Gritan, Mr Chelsey Blackton, Mr Aubry Edwards of Atlanta, and others as noted. Mrs A E Edwards and Mr I Edwards also entertained Monday evening with a tea for Miss Le DeGraw of Nashville and Mr and Mrs A N Woosen of Austin. The First Baptist missionary society hosted a social Wednesday afternoon with Mel T Lloyd Cleveland presiding.
Covington events featured a high tea hosted by Mrs. James F. Rogers honoring Judge Charles Whiteford South and visiting lawyers, with guests including Judge Smith and regional colonels. Also spotlighted were a Lyric theater party for Miss Grace Almand, a Book Lovers club meeting hosted by Mrs. W. Cohen, and local gatherings hosted by Mrs. Harry King Brooks and Miss Gladys Lee.
A busy Griffin week featured Mrs Benjamin Rush Blakely hosting a dimmer party for Mr and Mrs Arthur Chambers of Memphis whose wedding in that city preceded their trip to New York. Mrs Marianna Sears hosted auction bridge for Miss Josephine Phillips of Toronto, with Miss Cynthia Elie as guest. A Wednesday bridge event honored Miss Josephine Phillips. A surprise party at Mrs J W Pawler’s home celebrated guest Miss Lela Manning of Moultrie. The United Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs Robert Strickland’s home to plan dinners and a box for the Old Soldiers Home in Atlanta and to select delegates to the state convention in Thomaston.
In Macon, several autumn weddings drew attention. Misa Beulah Gibson and Kenneth Birksor wed under a vine pergola at the bride’s Suburban home, with yellow roses and gold decor throughout. Attendants included Lilian Wirleht, Margaret Vincent, and Louise Pellew. the couple then left for a trip. Also, Mrs Pearl Weichsetaum married Lovett Jewett Smith in a quiet ceremony with close relatives. Dr. Dean Winn’s arrival from Petrograd was delayed to Atlanta, postponing planned entertainments. Miss Pauline Lane and John Alston were married at the bride’s mother’s home on Orange Street with only family present.
Athens high society featured an elegant luncheon by Mrs A Phinizy and Mrs Barrett Phinizy. Numerous guests attended including Mrs Walter Tones from Macon and visitors from Boston, New York, Washington, and Savannah. The Thomas-DuBost wedding drew many prominent locals, marking one of the year's most brilliant social affairs.
Rome reports one of the season’s most beautiful weddings as Milss Joy Vee Glover weds Mr. Claire Jackgoo Wyatt at the First Baptist Church. Bridesmaids include Miss Jessie Glover and Miss Hine. attendants and guests from local families attended the ceremony and reception.
Day afternoon gatherings featured Mrs Calla Way Jr and guests from Atlanta in a formal yet lively social stroll. Louise Calloway hosted guests including Miss Harris of Atlanta and Miss Helen Barnes at the event with several young ladies in attendance. The week highlighted the Hotel Dempsey opening after The Only Girl at the Grand, with dancing into the night. A reception at Q A Coleman’s honored Mr and Mrs William Curtis White of New York. Reverend Wibits has become pastor at St James Cherokee Heights Episcopal Church, welcomed by the community. Miss Eleanor Solomon, engaged to Dr Grady Clay of Ann Arbor, hosts brought together by Mrs Nelson Mellory. The first nuptial event featured hemming of bridal towers for the bride-elect, including Eleanor Solomon and several friends.
An ad touts self reducing apparel designed to slim stout figures. It claims multiple models including No. 322 for average figures with elastic back and medium boot and skirt, and Ma. 326 for taller figures, priced at $3.00, highlighting hygienic fashion ideas.
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