Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1923

Page

18

Fiddlers Contest Planned in Anniston

Invitations from Alabama and Georgia to participate in a fiddlers contest were accepted by several dozen entrants. May 10 at Aniston High School will host an afternoon concert and evening prize presentation directed by F S Coupland. Prolific old-time tunes will be played by fiddlers from both states.

A Aniston Als Alabama Georgia Aniston High School F. S Coupland Salhe Gonden Jennie Ben Cackle Nancy Robin Joe Clark States

Zoning Act Amendment Approved by Mayor Sims

A zoning act amendment changing Vaone de Jicon avenue between Veadhiies and Juniper streets from an apartment district was approved by Mayor Sims after planning commission and city council support and citizen petitions. The measure follows city processes and may be sent to higher councils for final handling.

Hat or No Hat Debate Sweeps the House

Stewart F. Gelders reports a lively Atlanta discourse on whether men should wear hats in elevators or carry them, amid mixed reactions from women and observers. Businesses approve of the lighter convention, noting it adds decorum without excluding men from daily routine.

Women leaders oppose modern business changes in the south

Prominent figures Mrs. B. M. Boykin Mrs. Irving Thomas and Mrs. Charles T. Phillipe of the Atlanta U D C chapter deplored modern business efficiency eroding southern customs. Hurt building tenders in the wear em movement met Friday to plan a united stand for Saturday.

Seon B. M. Boykin Irving Thomas Charles T. Phillipe Atlanta

Georgia Women Named to 1923 Council Committees

Georgia women are listed among the standing committees for the Methodist Episcopal church youth council. Names include Esther Case, Mabel K. Yowell, J. Ma Downs, J. H. McCoy, and many Nashville and other regional delegates. Committees cover Constitution and By laws, Literature, and Executive, with numerous state and out‑of‑state appointees named.

Mobile Ala Georgia Law of the Womens Council The Methodist Episcopal Church Esther Case Rushville Tenn Misa Mabel K. Yowell Nashville J. Ma Downs Fenn J. HH. McCoy Lenn BW. Lipscomb A. £. Smyth Nuscale Mas B. Pinker Lenneesces Ite U.P Liza Benton Ark Mrk G. W Howell Naselile Miss Ie Hashin Naebeille Harvey Bones Etephans Colvin Moyre DY Smith Plat Texagy Mis Fred A. Lamb Kansas City Mra Aahnron Atlanta Uime Mare J. Kone Pent FY de Parker Cobb Mira Lomaidabure

League Officials See Victory For Light League

League officials chant victory as membership applications surface. The Tish Bee Kate applies for membership while Turkey enters negotiations at Leusaine and the United Muntee. Ireland seeks acceptance at a future league meeting, aiming for a 43 nation membership count.

Wilson convicted by Ben Hill jury life sentence asked

Vitazeruld Ga April 20 At noon today the jury in the case of a Wilson of Wilox county returned with murder in connection with the shooting of HR EB Sappington a Bo Mile banker in August 1020 The jury announced it had reached a verdict at 12 30 the Molien Fecuhvened court and verdict of guilty with a recommendation for mercy Was Fends Wilson fan sentenced to Reeve a fire hinprige onment He evolved the verdies with emotion This was the third time Wilson had been tried At the first trial Wilson was convicted and sentenced to hang He was granted a new trial and another trial resulted A few weeks ago he agreed to spend case in the superior court at Abbeville and the jury that went out acted on the plea could not agree Another jury went out and arrived at a straight verdict of murder with no recommendation A change of venue was then granted and Wilson was placed on trial in Fitzgerald the first of this week Their Value Grace Aren't aquircela just the bearest things Maude Oh none seals are much learer

Vitazeruld A. Wilson Wilox County Wilson Beau Wilkon Abbeville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anniston Father Ti BI Buter Pneumonula Mary Ellen van Brekken Ant Ol Pd Ar Tyke Birettolaghain John W. Kirk- Tend McClelan Canp McGjolian Thuratis Ambrose Gerrsin Roland Tevin Bin Amfmen Sims Kernan Boston Hitle Hock Eich Nouthern Association Cyan Titcher Stewart F. Gelders Hart Bulding Rome Mnea Picheta Fone Mabel Kentrick Bis Iiesa Brunswick Bedemich Peggy Dear—Fox Carl Fenton Brunawick Brunswick Records Hubby Davide Cooledge F. J. Cooledge & Sons Forsyth Street Darpost Manufacturers Honsane Tenmis Star Shoe Star Brand Council Women’s Council of Methodist Episcopal Church Ireland Ami League of the Hons Feaguy Alock Kate Penes Leusaine United Muntee Isast Ehig BEN Hill Maude Eife High Jouvis Chauvin Lucette Lecerrs Ila Lucetta Whitag & Davis Hiting & Davis Cecaine Hese Whitehall Hunter Streets Madeira Islands High’s America Yin
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication