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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1916

Page

11

Beautiful Supper Party For Wedding Attendants

Elab orate supper hosted by Mr and Mrs W D Lipscomb for Miss Virginia Lipscomb and Mr Joel Hurt Jr with sixty five guests. Tables feature cherry blossoms jonquils purple and sweet pea motifs, color coordinated with cups and tulle. Attendants wore turquoise blue, old rose, violet, gray and blue and white. ceremony to be held at Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist church. Among out of town guests are Athens and Columbus residents and local society notables. A Distinguished Visitor: Miss Wanda Laying Gibson, leader in Methodist women’s work, attends council meeting.

Wiss Virginia Lipscomb Joel Hurt Jr Trey Ewell Gay Moa Lipscomb Allss Lipscomb Rutherford Lipscomb Lipswomber Brank Lipscom Andrea ‘Wutherford Ac Hutchings Athens Frank’ Lumpkin Columbus Charles Phi GE Lonen Aimers Charles Tainisdge Atheny Henderon Misiunary Workers Methodist Church Mins Wana Laying Gibson Scarrett Bible and Training School Kansas City Mias Gibson Miss Fennett Methodigm Kentucky Lawton Charles Dennard Bone West Tenth Efreet Wisses Hubie Prides Elect Ayr Fle Dennard M Burks Wit Sis eRatie FC Wright Flare Chaupord Mer Cosarate Mery James Cgwall M Feetigh Mestee Sirend Ison Mra Mararot Murphy

Miss Gibson remembered for global influence and local tributes

School and church figures recall Miss Gib son a pioneer of womens work as April events honor her long service. A large civic gathering at the Taret Sléthediet church in Atlanta marks founder night with speakers and a tour of twelve counties featuring booths and displays by young ladies of the association.

Miss Gibson Mies Gibson Atlanta Amfay Council Alias Gibson General Board of Missiona Auviliary Young Biens Christian Association Moa Luck Strest MICA United States Sumer Clara Stepherson Greenland Andree Wood Houston Pritish Isles Scotland Johnstone Treland Mier Rorayth H Mathews Goodram England Mirs NC McPherson i Shawspath_bira ROM Striplin A Hansen Marguerite Byers J T Smith France Wo OW King Mes Arbold Whigenant Eyeredt Lolland AL Neri Jocitian Aire Carson Mira Germary Martin Nivhgiers Palmer Casneham F Ot West Tumeur

Third Ward Civic Club Publishes Its Own Newspaper

The Third Ward Civic Club unveiled Atlanta’s first paper devoted to civic issues. Editor Mrs NM Borknatrick leads a women driven venture with Florence Truax as president. The edition highlights ward improvements, community unity, and a call for broad participation from all residents and local groups.

Atlanta NM Borknatrick Third Ward Civic Club Florence Truax Atlantas Mra Z . Fitzpatrick Georgia Federa Gan Georgia Federation City Federation of Women’s Clubs Third Ward Civicg Third Ward Civics

Marriage announcements and social events at Druid Hills

Mr and Mrs Linton Hopkins and others attend a wedding party for Miss Virginia Lipscomb and Mr Joel Hurt at Druid Hills Golf Club with receptions, luncheons, and a Friday evening dance. Names include many out of town guests, local society members, and hostesses Mrs Pratt and Mrs Dennard hosting luncheon and bridge events with pink flowers and formal attire.

J M Defoor Not Dead In Morrow Ga Error

A notice in The Constitution of Priday corrects a mistaken report that Hew J Wo Dekoor of Morrow Ga died. The error arose from confusing his name with another local resident who died Wednesday. Friends of Rev J M Deoor will be glad to learn he is alive and in good health.

Priday

Fitzgerald Firemen Answer Eight Alarms

Fitzgerald firemen dealt with eight alarms across several days. Two homes burned, Walter Wilson and occupant Mr Pique faced insured losses, while the Grider house carried higher coverage. Earlier fires caused minor damage with no suspected arson, and alarms kept the department busy through the period.

Bitzgerald Fitzgerald Fire Department Walter Wilson Pique Grider House Fatrick

Coffee County Schools Lead In State Standard Education

The state reports Coffee County as one of three Georgia districts meeting the state superintendent’s standard of a model school. The system, led by Superintendent J Gordon Floya, employs white teachers, serves 7600 white pupils, and emphasizes the building, equipment, grounds, clubs, salaries, and a seven month term, aiming to push Coffee County to the forefront of education.

Nougias Georgia L la Brittania Coffee County Tenia J Gordon Floya

Young Bound Over For Forgery In Local Case

Thurman Young of Uainesville was bound over to the superior court by Recorder Johnson on forgery charges. Bond set at 100 dollars. Gil Dell, an automobile tax operator at 9 Knight apartments, testified Young rode with him and a $10 check was given for a $9 ride, with $5 in cash returned. The check bore the signature TP Wright. Young admitted signing the check and taking the ride and the cash.

Young Thurman Young Uainesville Superior Court Johnson Gil Dell Automobile Tax Knight Apartments Tash Frout TP Wright

City Tax Books Open for Tax Receipt Discount

Counciman WW Falkinner announced that city tax books will be opened today for tax receipts. A discount of 11 percent is allowed until May 1, after which the regular rate will be charged.

Counciman Falkinner

Walton Street paving defeated by committee vote

Walton street paving with wood blocks was rejected by the street committee. Chairman Renfroe cast the deciding vote to defer paving, citing city costs of about 4000 dollars and limited funds left for the ward. Properties owners and builders urged steady repairs and future paving plans.

Renfroe Ghert Walton Street Ouncilman Mincey Tweemianietta Ppring Mr Smith Cormrittes Black Wilson General Council

Spalding to Fill Jackson Hill Pulpit Sunday

Dr A T Spalding will conduct the morning service at Jackson Hill Baptist Church Sunday at 2 o clock with no evening sermon. A musical program will be presented. Spalding will speak on Sin and life trials, based on a Wtoof Tea incident, reflecting twenty years in Atlanta marriage.

Jackson All Baptist Church Oelock A T Spalding Spalding Phiadelphia Lawsyite Mobile Atlanta Pr Spaldings Ch Iiren

Changes announced in A and W P staff changes

Announcement details personnel moves in the freight traffic departments of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad and the Western Railway of Alabama affecting Atlanta and the south. J Garter moves to Atlanta as chief clerk in the Audition freight office. CC Ivana moves to Montgomery as commercial agent. Wood Genter moved to Atlanta as commercial agent in place of Evans and promoted to traveling freight agent. J Stanberry named traveling freight agent based in Montgomery. D Center named commercial agent based in Atlanta. Soliciting freight agent roles at Montgomery and Atlanta abolished. Changes take effect today.

Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company The Western Railway of Alabama Atlanta South J Garter CC Lvana Montgomers ‘Ala Carter Wooo Genter Commercial Gent Montgomery Evans

Bible School Leader John Spalding Celebrated in Atlanta

Residents of the city recall at the Boosey and Baptist church how Mr John Spalding conducts one of the largest and most progressive Bible schools in Atlanta. Across the South Dr Spalding counts thousands of friends and admirers.

Boosey and Baptist Church John Spalding Atlanta South Spalding

Cardw Healed Twelve Years Of Ill Health Claims

A Weaverville resident recounts twelve years of bad health including bed rest and pain. After using Cardw she reports rapid improvement, regaining strength, doing housework, and caring for boarders. She endorses the medicine and notes it is widely sold by druggists with full directions.

Weavervillea C—Michagall Hampton Tally Ant Xarden Carda Cardah Krow Tratom

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