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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1924
Page
5
June 14 Washington dispatch notes Mrs Coolidge's garden parties easing the pre campaign mood. The social events draw crowds despite a thunder shower soaking the grounds. Guests arrive by auto, taxi, or on foot, in a display of resilient civic/social energy.
Rev. W. A. Joyner of Americus spoke at the Christian church in Albany about the coming revival. A tent meeting on the Gypsy Smith site begins June 18, with love and unity as guiding principles. Attendees included Miss Lurline Wall Miss Martha Wall Miss Dorothy Baugh and Miss Mary Helen Joyner. A pre revival rally in Minor auditorium Sunday at 3 30 p m features Joyner speaking on Prepare Ye The Way of the Lord.
Mrs. Coolidge adapted plans to a rainy day at the White House by opening the lower floor and placing the marine band in the entry, greeting guests in a large room while encouraging them to feel at home. The event drew a democratic tone with attendees in fedoras, derbies, and practical attire among diplomats and officials.
Secretary Hughes dressed in diplomatic formality shares the scene with Jim Davis in a red carnation lapel, Edwin Denby back in business attire, General Sawyer in civil wear, and Lady Isabella Ae, wife of the British ambassador, drawing attention in black velvet with purple accents and a chinchilla collar.
Judge H A Boykin of Sylvania announces candidacy for judge of the superior courts in the Ogeechee circuit comprising Screven Bulloch and Effingham counties. Incumbent Judge H B Strange has already announced for re election. formal notice to appear in four county papers this week.
Edgar or F Corbett of JohnM school posted the top score with a 172 from 190 in a recent assessment. The report highlights the high scoring pupil among several competitors as part of a school evaluation.
Atlanta June 14 Another street added to the uptown district with an elevated way over the viaduct between Broad and Whitehall streets. The stretch will provide frontage for several new business houses and a shortcut between the two avenues.
Cedartown June 14 A reward of 50 has been offered for the capture of Walker Wadley or Minor Mathis, Negroes who escaped from the Polk county convict farm recently while working on the road. Both were serving sentences for burglary.
Central of Georgia schedule lists arrival and departure times for multiple routes in Americus Georgia. Entries include Cols Bghm Chgo and Albany Jacksonville connections with times from 12:01 am to 10:20 am and late afternoon and evening departures.
A timetable shows Seaboard Air Line Central Time arrivals and departures for Cordele Helena Cois Mtingg Richland and Sarh with morning and afternoon slots including 10:05 am 1 pm 12:26 pm 3:10 pm and 6:15 pm connections in a compact station listing.
In Augusta on June 14 instructors from Richmond Academy conducted a rapid thinking examination for all seventh grade pupils across the grammar school system. Pupils were divided into three groups by performance with the fastest thinkers placed in the lead group and the next fastest in a second group.
Atlanta crowds flock to swimming pools as June heat arrives. Thousands of youngsters frequent the many city and nearby pools daily, enjoying the warm weather and popular recreation.
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