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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1914

Page

15

Drama League Officer Addresses Atlanta League

Mrs Cora Mel Patten, a two member of the Drama League of America board, spoke to the Atlanta league twice Thursday morning as Junior eagle chair and urged use of children's dramatization in pageants. In the afternoon she lectured on Brand and praised Ibsen, reading from the play and inspiring students and listeners with the drama's philosophy.

Cora- Mel Patten The Nations Board Drama League of America Atlanta League Junior Eagle Chicago Boyd

Saturday Afternoon Dance at Piedmont Hotel

The regular dance will be held Saturday afternoon at the Piedmont hotel from 5 to 7. Officers of the Joseph Habersham chapter D A R will supervise the afternoon as chaperons. In Atlanta next Friday and Saturday Dr. Maximilian Groszmann will lecture on exceptional children under the Atlanta Teachers' association. Admission for the first talk is 50 cents. the public may attend the second lecture free.

Piedmont Joseph Habersham Maximilian Groszmann National Association For the Study of Exceptional Children Atlanta Atlanta Teachers’ Association Brownine Hall Barili School of Music Ted Grieg Elliott Johnson Mra. H. H. Reach Florianis Godard Ethel Po Soni Florindis Mozart Flo Sang Faust Gounod Martha J. Smit Gad Maturard Wiliott Johnson Chadwick A Little Brown Dave Saat Sylvia Schubert Martha J. Smith

Spring luncheon guests seat guests at round table

The guests were seated about a large round table with a spring centerpiece of blues narcissi violets and green wicker baskets filled with violets and rose buds marking the places. Misa McCarty wore a gown of blue chiffon taffeta. Invited to meet Miss Stokes were Misses Atchison Jennie D Harris Fessie McKee Mamie Ansley Lil Hodgson of Athens and Margaret McVacty.

Bazar at St Luke's Church Headed by Mrs Slaten

St Agnes fund of St Luke's church holds a bazar today and tomorrow at Teachtree street Vanegar and homemade candy will be on sale. Mrs John Marshall Slaten serves as committee chair.

St. Agnes Fund St. Luke's Church Ludden & Actes Teachtree Street Vanegar John Marshall Slaten

Ad Men Visit Phone Exchange in Atlanta Luncheon

The Ad Men's Club of Atlantis held a luncheon at the Hotel Ansley with a talk by George J. Yundt on Behind the Scenes in a Telephone Exchange. About 60 attendees toured the Ivy telephone exchange and learned how operators handle calls and service. Next meeting plans include a talk on The Plaza Plan with stereopticon views.

Ad Men's Club of Atlantis Ansley George J Atlanta Ivy Telephone Exchange Ivy South Haralson Breckley Plaza

Woman Fights Burglary. Man Escapes with Gas $7

Mrs. Jennie Malone of 124 Courtland Street chased a burglar into a basement room upon hearing noises. The assailant, a big Negro, overpowered her, yanked the gas meter from its pipes, and fled through a window with $7 from the meter. Malone suffered bruises from the fall.

Jennie Malone Courtland Street

Captain E. E. Holcomb Seriously Ill at Home

Captain E. E. Holcomb long time superintendent of Capitol grounds, a South Carolina native who came to Atlanta twenty years ago, has been seriously ill at his home at 151 Crew Street. He served with the police department and then the state across four governors, leaving many friends in sorrow.

BE. W H. Hollcombs Capitol Grounds Crew Street South Carolina Captain Holcombe Atlanta

Ohioans in Georgia to Meet Friday Night

The Ohio Society of Georgia will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday night at the Hotel Ansley in Atlanta. An old time Ohio social will be held and plans finalized for a spelling bee at the May meeting. Every Ohio man, woman or child in Atlanta is invited to attend.

John Burroughs Atlanta Burch Regu Winecote Hotel Mr. Burroughs Bird Ohio Society of Georgia Ansley

Pleasant Weather Forecast For Friday And Saturday

The forecast shows a near clear Friday with a cool start around 48 degrees and daytime highs near 75. Light variable winds, mostly west, and largely dry conditions expected. Saturday also looks pleasant with continued mild temperatures and gentle winds through the weekend.

New England

Examination for Teachers Sets May Dates in Atlanta

By authority of the board of education an examination of applicants for teachers places will be held by Superintendent William M. Staton on the first Friday and Saturday in May at 9 o'clock in the morning. Applicants from far and near are invited and must appear in Atlanta with testimonials. Vacancies arise as teachers resign in June, and rapid system growth drives demand. First year salaries for a grade teacher start at 45 a month, rising to 85 after five years. assistant principal starts at 75 a month, rising to 95 in five years.

Board of Education William ‘M. Staton Atlanta

Madam Pevsner Describes Beilis Trial in Kiev

Madam Bella Pevsner of Haifa Palestine, a noted lecturer, spoke at the Jewish Alliance building last night about the Beilis trial in Kiev Russia. She described the proceedings vividly, and the lecture drew a large crowd. Pevsner is a respected linguist with a admired personality.

Madam Bella Pevsner Haifa Palestine Jewish Alliance Kiev Russia Madam Pevsner

Diplomates Graduate From Southern College Pharmacy

The graduation exercises for the pharmacy department at Southern College of Medicine and Surgery were held last night at 8:00 in the Pharmacy Building, 53 McDaniel Building. President Henry Bok delivered the address and awarded the diplomas to numerous pharmacists.

Pharmacy Department Southern College of Medicine and Surgery Pharmacy McDaniel Building Henry Bok

Sigma Phi Epsilon Georgia Alpha Celebrates Anniversary

The Georgia Alpha chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity marks its seventh anniversary with a banquet at 3 o clock Saturday night in the banquet room of the Hotel Ansley.

Georgia Alpha Chapter Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Ansley

Rabid Mule Bites Cow in Georgia Farm

A mule reportedly rabid bit a piece of flesh from a cow on a Woodland Georgia farm. The cow, owned by Mrs Cunningham of Manchester Georgia, is expected to develop hydrophobia. The incident occurred today and involved Hal Dixon, a local laborer.

Talpotten Hal Dixon Woodland Cunningham Manchester

Committee to Raise Fund for Monuments

A three member Old Guard committee led by H. M. Ashe seeks $250 to $300 to repair the McPherson and Walker monuments near Atlanta before the Shriners convention in May. They report the sites overgrown, damaged by vandals, and access hindered by broken roads. Donations payable to World Guard Monument Repair Fund, c/o 1329 Healy Building.

Atlanta Old Guard Ashe Constitution Clayton McPherson Monument Wile Walker Repai Walker Monument Eleizens H. M. Ashe World Guard Monument Healy Building City McPherson Moreland Avenue County Line Zlenwood Avenue

LaGrange Reporter Changes to Semi Weekly Schedule

LaGrange Ga April Special The LaGrange Reporter one of the oldest southern newspapers shifts from weekly to semi weekly publication with plans to become daily in fall under J A Perry owner and Phil Trimble manager. The paper has improved and aided LaGrange progress since the current management took over.

LaGrange

Runaway Couple Weds After Prayer Meeting in Rome

A runaway wedding occurred after a Rome prayer meeting at the First Methodist church. Miss Ruby Walte of Cnat tanoosa married W. R. Bright, traveling representative of the Pair- Danks company from Louisville, Kentucky. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. H. Wakes, Rome district presiding elder, following Miss White’s arrival in Rome to visit Mrs. C. R. Gidham.

Rome First Methodist Church Ruby Walte Cnattanoosa W. R. Bright Pair- Danks Company Louisville White C. R. Gidham First, Avenue J. H. Wakes

LaGrange Plans New Hotel Investment Drive

LaGrange Ga April 2 Special a subscription list will be circulated in LaGrange soon to organize a Greek company for erecting a new hotel in the city. A strong local effort has pushed for years to expand hotel facilities and indications suggest concrete action may start soon as the city progresses.

LaGrange

Survey of DeKalb County Schools Underway

Decatur Ga April 2 Special a survey of DeKalb county schools is being made by Miss Celeste Parrish state school supervisor This new work in DeKalb county is expected to aid future educational efforts Parrish will finish the survey in about ten days County School Superintendent FB x Carroll is enthusiastic about the county school fair set for April 16 and 17 with growing interest from schools across the county

Decatur DeKalb County Celeste Parrish

Postoffice Change Names James Cooper Superintendent

Postmaster Bolling H. Jones of the Atlanta postoffice appointed James L. Cooper, a long-time registry division employee, as superintendent of Postel station A at 123 Gordon Street West End to replace Clark who was transferred to the registry department due to impaired health. Station A is a key Atlanta postal facility.

Bolling H. Jones Atlanta Postoffice James L. Cooper Postel Gorden Street West End Clark Atlanta

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