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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1915
Page
2
The Business Woman's Club of St Luke's will meet this evening at St Luke's, with supper served at 7. The Convalescent Hospital for Crippled Children Auxiliary plans a morning meeting at 10 at the Georgian Terrace, chaired by Mrs Charles Joomaden.
A crowded social page from Washington lists numerous guests and family visits across residences on Worth Avenue and at the Georgian Terrace. Highlights include Misses Herman Adama and Zeman, Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Green, and many relatives from Birmingham, Baltimore, New York, and Atlanta visiting in the Georgian Terrace circle and attending the Calhoun-Witham wedding.
Mrs Hinton Baker of Augusta visits parents Mr and Mrs J B Robinson with Dr and Mrs Dunbie To xra in New York. Dr and Mrs Charles Wilkins return after three years in New York to make Atlanta their home.
Harvard University President A Lawrence Lowell will be the guest of honor at the Harvard Club of Atlanta banquet at the Depot Building Saturday evening. Mr Lowell will stay with Mr and Mrs H M Atkinson, then tour southern states to engage more southern interest in Harvard. The visit marks one of the souths major Harvard events and draws many Atlanta and state alumni. Samuel N Evins, secretary of the Harvard Club, is coordinating replies at the Empire Building.
The Rotary staged an elaborate luncheon at Hotel Ansley ballroom with attendance taxed to capacity. Wives of Atlanta’s representatives voted to attend at least four Rotary meetings yearly. Governor Slaton delivered a principal address endorsing Buy-in-Atlanta spirit and Georgia prosperity. An advertising executive spoke on buying advertised goods while local businessmen praised spending at home. Souvenirs were donated by Rotary members.
A vintage ad urges not to ship printing out of town and promotes Byrd Printing Co services with guaranteed satisfaction and quick rep visits. It endorses Cornfield Brand hams bacon and shoulders from The White Provision Company as a home enterprise with top quality meats.
The Atlanta Law School will move to larger quarters opposite the new $2,500,000 county courthouse on Mayer street at 51 and 33 South Pryor. The Elis Building third floor will house the school, placing it near the courts. Hamilton Douglas, dean, announced the move to better serve students and faculty. Attorney General Warren Grice is noted for regular Tuesday lectures, though he was away from the city.
Secretary of State Phil Goole granted a charter to the Bank of Statenville in Echols County with capital of 25000. Incorporators include J. Goopert of Waxcross and G. Garbut of Statenville. A charter was also granted for the Weathers Banking Company in Dodly County, a 25000 institution.
Captain Robert M Clayton, longtime city engineer and chief of construction, has opened an office in Room 210 of Temple Court as a consulting engineer. He will offer expert advice on waterworks and purification, sewerage disposal, and highway and street projects. Clayton is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Waterworks Association, and the Engineers Association of the South.
The Fulton County Civic League plans formal organization this morning at 8 o'clock at the new courthouse. Officers will be elected and bylaws inaugurated. The group will study reforms across county government including expenses and city court costs.
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