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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1923
Page
12
The First Baptist Church has hosted daily noon talks by 8 D Gordon, drawing large crowds. To reach those unable to attend, a special Sunday afternoon session was arranged at the Rialto theater for more people to hear Mr Gordon.
A Sunday afternoon event for men and a parallel talk for women are planned at Tirat Baptist Church. A 3 30 p m session will address Woman's Power. Monday noon reports at First Baptist church will show church growth and interest levels. Sunday evening services target college and high school students.
Ralph A White, head of Bab son statistical group, explained economics for business to Commercial Eagle students Friday. He used charts to show how statistics guide forecasts, noting Atlanta industry moves over 120 million dollars monthly now versus prewar levels, and linking new construction to many other sectors.
The January 25 crash at Peachtreet and Twelfth streets in which two workmen died was declared closed on Friday after J Thornton Kontz paid a 250 fine for involuntary manslaughter while in the commission of a lawful act. Damages total 100000 against Kontz and his father were withdrawn following settlement offers to the widows. Judge Kent commented on the verdict and Kent's father expressed disappointment at the outcome.
The revival meeting at First Baptist Church closed Thursday evening with 42 new members. Pastor Rev. 1. Bolton of Munson assisted Rev. Arthur Jackson. Music was led by Prof. O. M. Epler, and the church membership now stands around 700.
Savannah reports the Society of Colonial Dames will convene in Macon next spring after the twenty-ninth convention in Savannah. New officers were elected led by President Mrs Clarence C Anderson with a slate including Mrs Craig Barrow and Mrs W H Felton Jr. A permanent home for the rack and a sinking fund were discussed, with plans for a special committee to report in Macon.
Eriest Boone of 78 South Ashby street was fined under Judge George B. Johnson for drunk and disorderly conduct. His brother testified Boone threatened him with a knife and abused his wife and children during a visit, though Boone said he had no recollection due to intoxication.
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