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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1923

Page

2

Mrs Lewis Hosts Holiday Bridge Party At College Street

Mrs Taylor Lewis entertains Thursday afternoon at her College street home with eight tables of bridge, holly and Christmas flowers creating a festive scene. High scores went to Mrs Ernest Statham and Mrs G C Webb, with prizes of poinsettias. Guests included Mr Loyd Flint of Long Island and numerous local families, followed by a salad course, coffee, dessert, and dancing.

Taylor Lewis College Street Ernest Statham G. C. Webb Lewis Loyd Flint Long Island Miss? Elizabeth Council Church Street Margery Cargill Will Green Turpin Stuart Prather Mr. Flint Charlotte Larner Chloe Davenport Hulet Humber Louise Dudley Alice McNéeil

Local social notes highlight visitors and guests in Americus

Personal mentions show Bob Cox of Hartwell guesting with Mr and Mrs Walter Rylander on Taylor Street. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Bernard Watts of Fitzgerald with family, Jack Masses of Macon, Miss Simms Massee, Mrs G W Glover, and many others staying at homes on Harrold Avenue Church Street Third District campus Lakeland and Headland Alabama scenes. Families travel by motor and train to spend holidays with relatives in Americus and nearby cities.

Bob Cox Hartwell Water Rylander Taylor Street Mr. Cox Americus Bernard Watts Fitzgerald Capt Mrs H. D. Watts Church, Street Jack Masses Macon Simms Massee G. W. Glover Mrs. Brown Small Harrold Avenue G. H. Wharton Marietta J. M. Prance Lakeland Fla W. A. McDonald San Antonio Texas Mrs. W. A. McDonald West Church Street

Sulphur-based remedy claims quick skin relief

A skin specialist touts Mentho-Sulphur as effective against rough red skin and conditions like eczema, rash, pimples, and ringworm. The preparation soothes irritation, fights germs, and reportedly improves quickly with use like a cold cream, advising a small jar from any druggist.

Concord Principal Resigns to Guide New Leader

Rev W Mincher principal of Concord Academy resigns effective immediately to accept a Lutheran pastorate in Greenville Mississippi. The Times Recorder reports M H Guest chairs the trustees who will consider only normal trained teachers for the post with applications evaluated before a final choice is made. Mincher has earned high regard from students and patrons for his service.

W. ©. Mincher Concord Academy Sumter M. H. Guest Times-Recorder Mincher Lutheran Church Greenville Miss

Will Dedicate New Negro School Soon

Col. J. E. D. Shipp will deliver an oration at the dedication of a Rosenwald Negro Industrial school at Plains on January 2. The school, funded largely by the Julius Rosenwald fund, is the county’s largest and finest, offering literary and industrial courses including farming. E. W. Dupree, county school superintendent, and other white citizens interested in black education are expected to attend.

J. E. D. Shipp Rosenwald Julius Rosenwald County School Board Col. Shipp E. W. Dupree KE. J. McMath Gatewood Gatewood Industrial School Col Shipp School Board Sarsh Orr

Personal notes from Savannah and nearby

Rev. and Mrs. Luther Harrell and children visit his brother in Savannah for several days before returning to Americus. A. W. Smith at Thalean school district is in critical condition with pneumonia after several days illness. Congressman and Mrs. Charles R. Crisp plan to return to Washington on the midnight train. J. B. Wilder back in Savannah after Christmas with son E. F. Wilder on Hampton street. Philip Edwards severely burned remains in critical condition, consciousness returning but pain intense.

Luther Harrell Savannah Americus A. W. Smith Thalean Congressman Charles R. Crisp Washington J. B. Wilder E. F. Wilder Hampton Street Philip Edwards

Pinehurst Farmer Dies in Truck Fall

Cordele reports J. A. Hammond, 22, a Pinehurst farmer, killed when he fell from a truck he was driving. Authorities say he lost balance and struck his head after the fall.

Cordele J. A. Hammond Pinehurst

Devoted Hart Drives A Clean Thrilling Screen Tale

A review hails a film as a deviled tale of devilish villainy with one of William S Hart’s finest performances. It promises a beautiful and inspiring romance set in a thrilling story that remains suitable for all audiences including families and Bible class attendees.

Homelinger William S. Hart

Birth of Son announced for Ross Pittman family

Mr and Mrs Ross Pittman announce the birth of a son named Jack on December 20.

Ross Pittman Jack

Accused Merchant Denies All Charges in U S Court

Louis Evans of Clayton Georgia, named in involuntary bankruptcy proceedings and a receiver petition filed December 21 by creditors, yesterday answered in federal court denying he was caught by a nightwatchman on November 15 before daylight removing stock and denying shipments of cases to his brother at Collins.

Savannah Louis Evans Cla»ton United States Collins

Shipp and McMath Dedicate Gatewood Industrial School

Col J E D Shipp and KE J McMath visited Gatewood Industrial School for dedication exercises. The Rosenwald funded facility opens with four classrooms and industrial curriculum aimed at uplifting local Negro youth, with Sarsh Orr as principal and two teachers assisting.

Many Georgians Buy New Hunting Licenses

Receipts from hunting licenses issued since the hunting season opened are higher this year than the same period in 1922, and total yearly receipts are expected to exceed last year. State game and fish officials note South Georgia counties already report larger first two months than all of 1922.

Atlanta State Game and Fish Commissioner’s Office South Georgia

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Mrs. Lewis Miss Elizabeth Council Jimmie Hogg Buena Vista A. J. Bell Anna Crittenden Georgia Lumpkin Charlie Mae Seig Beatrice Ferrell Columbus Vera Parker Waycross Helen Verus Bar] Street Doris Collins Grace Collins Headland Ala Jewelly Hill Eunice Hill Montezuma Miami Pla Herschel “Taylor Little Son Camilla Miss Clarice Cannon Cairo Ed Ryals Carl and Catherine Ryals Leis Vendrick Whistler Nash Meat Markets E. N. Bales Jackson Street Rogers J. R. Smith Forsyth Street Concord Mass NEW Negro School Easom Martin Dudley Shipp and HY Mate Gatewood Negro Industrial School le Scotts Sills New York H.S. Walker & CO Can Wesson Eagle Brand Maxwell House Rogers Monogram Coffee Campbell’s Soup Eithed N. Jackson Street
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