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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1923
Page
9
August 14 report says Cortez Andrews shot and probably fatally wounded J B White on Estes street in Augusta. Both men are white and the fight is said to have begun over their children. White is not expected to live.
Manila December 14 A P report says a total of 534 candidates took bar examination tests in Manila and more than 270 asked that the exams be given in English The English speaking share is the highest on record and only 196 candidates passed the tests
Mrs Arthur Rylander Jr a recent bride was honored at a Thursday bridge party hosted by Miss Mary Parker tana and Miss Eugenia Parker at their Parker home on Taylor Street in Americus The party rooms were decorated with crimson roses poinsettias holly and Christmas berries A high score prize an etched canary crystal compote was awarded to Eugene Cato A separate set back party on Harrell avenue featured Miss Mary Glover winning a ladies top score prize and C H Burke the gentleman's prize A studio tea by the Arts and Crafts club is planned at the Community club house and a theater party for Eva Weeks was held by Mrs R L McLeod at her Brown Street home A large gathering honored Mrs Frank Harrold elected president general of the U D C in Washington The Lanier home hosted the testimonial with U D C officers and members receiving and thanking Mrs Harrold for her leadership The affair featured holly crimson roses white narcissi and red berries and musical selections by local performers The Heebron Missionary Society of Hebrow Baptist Church will meet Tuesday afternoon December 28 at 1 oclock All members are urged to attend
Mr and Mrs E C Rogers announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday December 12 at their Hill street home.
Personal notes from Americus describe Mrs. Sherman Gardner visiting Mrs. David Jennings on Brown Street and several out of town shoppers. George Lumpkin arrives from Miami for Christmas. Miss Georgia Clarke and Ellaville guests appear in the city as Mrs. W H Josey returns from Atlanta. Miss Louise and Cleone Collins shop, while Miss Georgia Clarke joins the Just Married cast at the Rylander tonight.
Mrs J E Stevens travels from New Castle Pennsylvania to visit her parents Mr and Mrs E F Wilder on Hampton street. Her husband Mr Stevens will join during the holidays, extending the visit into the new year.
The Republican National Committee altered plans to ensure equal southern and northern representation at the 1924 convention. It overturned a move to reduce voting power of Democratic Solid South states and endorsed parity for national committees, with Cleveland chosen as host city over Chicago.
Dec. Var Brooks aged 40 died at his home Tuesday night in Decatur Ga Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in Decatur Brooks is survived by five daughters Frances and Elizabeth and three brothers A L Brooks Decatur W T Brooks Pepanis and T T Brooks Madison
Macon Georgia December 14 Manager Jd Carlisle of the Georgie Peach Growers Exchange announced after a members meeting that the group voted to continue the exchange rather than abandon it. Plans for a membership campaign are being developed and will be announced soon as many Georgia peach growers attend.
A note asserts Yoe Hechter electric irons avoid wall damage and do not knock a husband as heavy models might. The claim pitches safety and gentleness as the product’s key features for domestic use.
A brief family moment captures a child requesting permission to reuse a sibling's Christmas stocking. The exchange reflects holiday customs and sibling dynamics within a household setting.
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