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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1916

Page

7

Old Clothes Woman to Attend Missionary Council

Mrs J H R Sanbrough of Spartanburg is among the most prominent workers of the Woman's Missionary Council. She has led the supplies department for 21 years, sending clothing and goods to ministers and families in hard situations, with gifts valued at $404,958. The department now includes council-owned institutions both at home and abroad. Mrs Yarbrough, daughter of the late Dr J R B McFerrin, will report on her work April 14 at the First Methodist Church.

J H R Sanbrough Spartanburg Womans Missionary Mes Yarbroughs Mraarbrough Ia J RB McFerrin Home Mission Board Trinity Church Atlanta Yarbrough Tata Sam Jones Jarbrough First Methodist Church Council of Missionary Workers Methodist Church South Fo L Gilson Kansas City Rob MacDowell Shville Mabel Head T H Yarbrough Sparta Jobo Raleigh Fook Boss Nashville Jof Grubbs Winchester Mabel Howell Mins eteNe Haskin Nat G Rollins Texas Lee Britt Virginia C M Hawkins St Louis Belle Bennett Kentucky Tuke Johnson John McEachern

Miss Connally and Bridge Luncheon Courtesies

Social notes detail Miss Connally and Mrs Woo Timmeuns hosting a luncheon with bridal themed place cards, tulip bows, and guests at two round tables. Also includes Miss Dodson of Northlake and Miss Sarah Talimer among attendees at Bets Miss Lilian Mitchell event.

Miss Connally Woo Dodson Nortalk SaooMre 7 Starrs of Dee Vary Misa Sarah Talimer Bets Lilian Mitchell Mea Tam Mics Iwyn Clarke Oldz Sthirlea Avenue Misa Sunn Hong Yelinw Anc Misa Paits JP Korkpatrick Thomas Gwans Kosyth

Night of dinners and events around East Lake gatherings

A roundup of social happenings includes a formal dinner party at Lafayette Drive honoring Mrs A and Mrs T J Tilson with Japanese-influenced centerpieces and electric raindrop umbrellas, a driving club dinner dance at Piedmont, and a French alliance segment featuring a one act play Once Upon a Time. Also listed are cake sales, a Zionist society meeting, and a choir rehearsal plan at Phillipa & Crews.

Alliance Francaise French Alliance Mime Slater Andre Rivoire Ita la Comedie Francaise A Redding Lafayette Drive T J Tilson New Haven Conn W J Tiluon East Lake Japan Redding T J Tileon W J Tilaon Charles Kunnally T Ho McCrea H Clay Moore Et. A Redding Paul Johnson M Toim Phillipa & Crews W .Watters

Social items from Calhoun and visiting guests list

The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Calhoun named Louie Phinigs honors her maternal grandmother. Augusta visitors Mrs Hinton J Baker and Mrs Gus Goodman from Baltimore host and relatives in College Park and Washington Street. Anna Lou Mardi and Lois Mardi of Leno visit aunt Mrs A G Couch in College Park. Numerous couples travel for opera week with guests from New York Baltimore Indianapolis Charleston and Atlanta. Representatives from North Carolina and Atlanta prepare for tuberculosis program events.

Andrew Calhoun Louie Phinigs AW Galhoun Thomas P Hinman West Pehctros Street Renfinea Hinton J Baker Augusta J B Robinson Gus Goodman Baltimore Gus Hoffman Washington Street Lois Annie Lou Mardi Leno A G Couch College Park Ava Scott Toda Jeff Savannah Philadelphia Air Jack Hirsch Arthur Wei Saran An Armand Kemper Kemper Sarah Latimer Belton, S Frances Connall OW Burr New York Burr

Public School Meet Held At Ponce de Leon Today

The public school athletic league schedules its annual meet at Ponce de Leon today beginning at 9 o clock on April 15. The event will feature the league day exrinane at the Ponce de Leon site with participation from local schools and athletes.

Public School Athletic League Ponce de Leon Par

Mrs Chas Dowman to solo at Sunday organ recital

Mrs Chas Dowman will be the soloist at the Sunday afternoon organ recital at the Auditorium with Charles A Sheron Jr in attendance. She will perform the Grieg concerto with Bissida Bartholomew as second pianist and has trained at Goucher College and the Peabody Institute.

Chas.Dowman Charles Dowman Charles A. Sheron, Jr Grieg Bissida Bartholomew Dowmen Aines Caroline Westmoreland Evelyn Jackson Alfredo Baril Atlanta Goucher College Baltimore

Quiet Zone enforced near city hospitals police warn

Chief Mayo announces strict enforcement of noise curbs around hospitals and sanatoriums. Officers will arrest anyone disregarding Quiet Zone signs and creating unnecessary noise from drivers, peddlers, newspaper boys, city trucks, or empty wagons near medical facilities.

Mayo

Playground teachers form association and elect officers

On Friday a special meeting in City Hall announced a sixty member playground association. Officers elected include F K Tibbets as President Loudie Holland as Secretary and Whitney as Treasurer. Grounds were assigned directors and workouts begin June 12 for ten weeks with first aid instruction and plans to host the National Playground Association convention.

Council Chamber F_K Tibbets F KK Tibbets Loudie Holland Mr. Whitney Tibbets Association National Playground Association Macon Brinbine Playground Misa Lora Pines Grant Park Emma Hill Pino Hill Mia ML Whitney Fere de Jeon Misa Loudie Holland Rolttddes Park Misas Ruth Wee Ponce de Teun

Harris speaks to Athens business leaders and students

William J Harris federal trade commissioner addressed the Georgia University School of Commerce and the Athens Chamber of Commerce in Athens on April 7. His practical talk urged young Georgians to prepare for larger roles in the business world.

Athens Ga William J Harris Georgia University School of Commerce Athens Chamber of Commerce

Seaboard Plans Double Capacity at Howell Station

Seaboard Air Line aims to double capacity at Howell Station with shop enlargements and added trackage costing about 160000 dollars. Management seeks bids for 100000 dollars of work now and expects 60000 dollars more soon, reflecting major yard improvements.

Howell Station Seaboard Air Line Railway Everey

Railroad Y M C A Holding Old Fashioned Gospel Meeting

The Railroad Young Mens Christian Association will hold a gospel meeting at rooms 315 West Alabama Street Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o clock. A practical Bible lesson will be given by the general secretary and other helpful features will be introduced. Everybody will help in singing and a good time is assured. The glad hand will be extended to all men.

Railroad Young Mens Christian Appeciation West Alabama Street Sundey

Auto Parking Signs Must Be Observed In Front Of Walton St Shops

City officers and Judge Johnson address auto owners who block sidewalks or ignore “Please do not park here” signs in front of Walton Street stores from Peachtree to Forsyth. City Attorney J I Mayson states merchants may seek police action if owners refuse to move, potentially securing convictions in police court.

Walton Street Peachtree Forsyth Constitution J I. Mayson Wal Mayo Bis J. Mayson Johnson Cable Piano Company

Ainsworth to Speak at YMCA Cornerstone Ceremonies in Athens

Dr Ainsworth, of Ma son, has accepted an invitation to deliver the address of the day on April 11 in Athens. The cornerstone will be laid for the new 175000 dollar YMCA building. He spoke at the banquet four years ago when the movement began.

Dr. Ainsworth Y. M.C.A Athens Imperial P— Fey Ainsworth Ddd Mason

Pig and Canning Clubs Strong in De Kalb

Jnok Green, chair of the De Kalb County Fair committee under Decatur Board of Trade, began four months ago to promote a countywide pig club. Al Green reports over 100 boys have agreed to raise a pig this year, with H S Hunter and others aiding. The county corn and girls canning clubs are also being strengthened to boost overall 4H-style youth agricultural clubs.

Jnok Green DeKalb Hunter Vrurcel Ie Girls Canning Club Bers Corn Club Dekalb County Pix

Tableau Presented by Y M C A Friday

The Y M C A hosted a large Friday gathering drawing crowds from 3 PM to 10 PM with a tableua by ladies auxiliaries and a Around the World booth exhibit. Twelve countries were represented across twelve booths, each presided over by four girls in national costumes. A supper was served at 6 PM for a nominal charge, and the tableau was staged in the building's second floor assembly hall.

Close to Native animal pictures at the Grand theater

Dr John W. Ruskin presents wild animal pictures at the Grand theater for the last time next Monday and Tuesday. He recently returned to Atlanta from Athens after four days showing his work and delivering lectures on Strange Natives I Have Met about the Inuit and Central African peoples.

John W. Ruskin Grand Theater Tueadason Ruskin Atlanta Athens Lie Central Africa Tech High School Cox College

College Night Sponsor Vote Attracts Atlanta Attendance

Frank Dennis, Tech Glee club business manager, reports voting surged after secrecy assurance. Ballots now collected at four downtown stations Nunnallys, Cones Drug Stores, and Tech YMCA. The top vote getter will win College Night Sponsor honors with prize box seat and donations from local businesses. Debates from Atlanta colleges to precede event at the Atlanta theater on April 15.

Frank Dennis The Tech Glee Club Flanawer Dennis Tech YM Nunnally Peachtree Street Nunnallys Peachtree Cones Drug Store Waltewall Tech Ymca Tech School Tech Glee and Mandolin Club Atlanta

Decatur’s New School Narrow Escape and Express Office Robbery

An attempted arson aimed at burying Decatur’s new twenty thousand dollar school and robbing the Southern DxXpress office to the tune of one hundred forty two dollars occurred late Thursday night or Friday morning. Firemen found the building burned on all sides with oil traces suggesting arson. Investigators suspect the cash drawer at the express office was rifled after agent Leon ONval left for home for supper. A reward of one hundred dollars is offered for the arrest and conviction of the burglars and attackers.

von Dalg Southern DxXpress Company Express Company Leon Onval Decatur

Mrs Walter Love Dies in Chattanooga Home

Mrs Calhoun and relatives report the death of Mrs Walter Love of Chattanooga at her home yesterday morning. She was a beloved local matron known as Wise Kate Triggs and frequent visitor to the city.

Walter Love Chattanooga Andrew Calhoun Calhoun Walter ‘Love

Americus May Get New Road Tapping A B A Railway

Americus on April 7. The last spikes are being driven in the trestle over the Flint river bringing a new railroad into Sumter county. Built by Georgia Lumber, the line runs from Games on the A B A railroad in Dooly county to a point four miles west of the river in Sumter. The project aims to provide timber outlet and may extend into Americus if locals back the plan. A Americus committee surveyed the bridge site and met with lumber company officials to discuss terms.

Americus Flint River Sumter County Games Dooly County Georgia Lumber Company Americag Americcas

Praise From Minister's Wife on Cardui Cure

Mrs Joseph Fry wife of a pastor writes from Warneeville North Carolina about her severe illness after a cyphoid fever relapse. She credits Cardui with restoring her health enabling sleep and recovery, returning to church and studies at Trinity College. She lauds Cardui's merit and recommends it sincerely.

Warneeville NC Joseph Fry Western Adea Trinity of Lege Fry Cardus Indy Oard Cardu

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