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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1923
Page
22
Arrangements have been made for remaining services during the simultaneous revival campaign among Atlanta churches. The Presbyterian churches of Atlanta and the Capitol Ministers' conference reported great success.
Richmond woman Mrs. WE Moore claims Paw Paw Tonic cured her dyspepsia, migraine headaches, insomnia, and nervous mood after one bottle. She praises improved digestion and appetite and urges others with stomach troubles to try the remedy, listing pharmacies in several cities as sellers.
Religious groups announced a systematic campaign to reach Atlanta residents with evangelistic services. Pastors from Presley, North Avenue, Central Presbyterian, Gordon Street, Pryor Street, Rock Spring, First Presbyterian, Inman Park and other churches will lead daily 8 o'clock services with visiting preachers from across the region.
The Greek Orthodox Church of Atlanta hosts Holy Week led by Metropolitan Genassimes Messitri of Beirut Sycia. He presides at services from Monday through Saturday with Georgia attendees urged to join. Assistant secretary Anthony Bastin, and Rev. Hontia Popa Coargis, rector Makarias city, help coordinate events including The Blessing of the OL and The Great Hours.
Young Svotele Pearailin tenor Mackenzie, born in Hawaii to Swoteh Hawaiian parents, visits Atlanta for a recital on Tuesday afternoon April 10 at the Atlanta Woman's Club auditorium. Once planned for medicine study, his singing drew praise from John McCormack and the Atlanta musical community expects enthusiastic support.
The Sedgwick County Red Cross chapter in Wichita Kansas requests help finding two men once with Smallor Ambulance Corps No 36 at Fort Oglethorpe Camp Greenleaf. The names Maddox and Reily lack first names. A Robert Bruce of Atlanta, formerly hospital corps man HQ company sixth machines, is also sought to confirm an affidavit for a compensation claim.
Robert B. McCord of the Georgia Children's Home Society explains a naming contest offering 100 dollars for a fitting name and a 100 word rationale. He clarifies the home is not a Mason ic orphans home, describes its foster care model and widespread private funding, and invites submissions to Superintendent Robert KR. McCord at Ormewood Court, Atlanta.
Dr A Boone president of the colored state Baptist convention of Texas begins a week long revival at Ebenezer Baptist Church Fort Worth. Williams pastor announces Boone hails from Fort Worth and is noted as one of the state’s ablest speakers. the revival aims to attract congregants from the region.
Governor Hardwick accepted a redrafted punishment rule by the county wardens, eliminating handcuffing above the head and other punishments to be approved by wardens. The commission Tuesday submitted the changes, with the governor noting wardens should not mock or rebel against the law.
A resolution introduced by Horace Russell from the algith ward urged a thorough investigation of Atlanta smoke nuisance by the board of consulting engineers and for drafting ordinances to abate the nuisance within the corporate limits. The motion was adopted and the board ordered to conduct the inquiry and draft the revision.
B G Otwell vice president of the Atlanta Pigeon club reports a carrier pigeon showed strong homing instinct. Willam T Eisenhardt of Baltimore sent word the bird arrived there after flying through storms and against winds. The pigeon had been kept for days after purchase before resuming its flight home.
State highway officials announced bids opened Tuesday for two major projects in Thomas County. J Wallis of Decatur submitted about 80000 for 5.8 miles of gravel road. R T Aderhold of College Park offered 27920.75 for the new Thomas County bridge. Also noted, nearly 50 percent of college girls in America marry.
Upwards of 800 local Christian Endeavorers will attend the annual convention of the Georgia Christian Endeavor union in Macon. Atlanta representatives Alvin Mayo A W McPharland Henry B Bacre Sanford Bell and George Beattis named. A special train was chartered to transport attendees. The convention runs April 20 through April 22. A committee led by Wright T Moore was appointed to nominate officers for the five month term. A picnic planning committee including Miss Katherine Daves H B Snere Sanford Bell and Misses Dorothy Cook Nellie Cotton was also named.
Athens Mayor George C. Thomas urged Governor Hardwick during a Tuesday meeting over the opening of the new white way in Athens. Thomas spoke with former Congressman Tinsley W. Tucker present at the discussion.
The Constitution cautions that an impostor calling himself Kenneth Kennedy pretends to be a reporter and has harassed Atlanta women by court appearances and telephone calls. No Kennedy is connected with The Constitution. readers urged to watch for the impostor and uncover his true identity.
About 30 Atlanta bankers have accepted invitation to attend the luncheon of the Atlanta Association of Life Insurers at 2 oclock this afternoon in the chamber of commerce. Major K J Guinn will be principal speaker. President Harry Davis will preside as late attendance is anticipated.
Mrs Reed of Acworth Georgia is named by Governor Hardwick as an additional delegate from Georgia to the annual meeting of the United States Goat Roads association in Greenville.
About 100 Willard battery dealers and factory representatives gather in Atlanta for the annual convention at the Geell hotel roof. Thorne Day leads the event with executives from Cleveland and district figures attending. A social gathering with dinner, music, and vaudeville is planned at Cecil roof garden tonight at 6:30.
Mayor Walter A. Sims on Monday endorsed a plaza over downtown railroad yards and pledged to aid the chamber of commerce or other civic groups in making the project a reality. He said the plaza would improve downtown traffic by simplifying movement through the area.
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