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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1916

Page

31

Marquardt heads Georgia Federation of Labor

The eighteenth annual session of the Georgia Federation of Labor closed in Savannah with Louie P. Marquardt of Atlanta re-elected president by a vote of 20 to 7 and Whitaker of Atlanta chosen secretary treasurer. Robert Fechner of Savannah retired after long service and received a inscribed chest. the convention backed a railroad eight hour movement and approved strengthening the executive committee.

W. Ss. Wardlaw Savannah Georgia Federation of Labor Louie BP Warquardt Atlanta Whitaker Woa McKenna Macon MekDaniel Usuxla Witzgerald Robert Fechner Steary Machinists Union Massachusetts Consentian Mir Fechner Is Marks Fechner Federation Louie Po Marquardt Wooa McKeona Be Lo Tupp Ksavannah Lo Ol Mth Thos ‘Opeland Augusta Eterative Board Amerian Federation of Labor Cone Southern Labor Congress Coome Aniusta James Miller John Y Smith Islatis Waldlaw Lanta Johan Augsb Lantus Trigwell RG Ripaks Lome Tunmerman Wavituss Atlanti Holland Augusta OH Ray Columbua Fthambliss Thoma Rome George Black T Millar Waycrows Woo Ragin Mitzgerald Hunter Cedartown George Crowder Poughies Datimers Union Max Wilson Augus

Riley Joins Southern Life Insurance Firm in Atlanta

Riley, a renowned southern life insurance figure, becomes superintendent and general solicitor for Georgia with Southern States Life from the Atlanta home office. He has extensive experience in both home office and field work and advocates building strong southern financial institutions. He previously helped manage Pan-American Life in Georgia and will work among his established colleagues and clients.

Jo Oa Riles South Southern Plates Tire Insurance Company Atlanta Supelytor General Soquitor Georgia Mia Riles Hie Kiley Shromwshire & Riles New Orlean

Atlanta Firm Wins Tifton Bank Building Contract

The Southern Ferre Concrete of Atlanta won the contract to build a Bank of Tifton branch in Tifton Georgia. Architects Edwards and Coward of Atlanta designed the structure. Exterior materials will include Amialolamarhi granite from Amirilola Warble Company at Bill Ground. Millwork provided by Willingham Titt Lumber Company of Atlanta. Other materials expected from Atlanta firms.

General Contractors and Engineers of Atlanta Bank of Tifton Tifton Edwards & Coward Georgit Amirilola Warble Company Bill Ground Wroughit Moodle Willingham Titt Lumber Compans Atlanta Firma

Clark U to Have Busy Commencement Week

Clark University planning a busy week starting today with the Gammon baccalaureate lecture at 10 am and the baccalaureate sermon at 3:30 pm led by President Harry Andrews King. The schedule includes senior events, receptions, Arbor Day exercises, a domestic science exhibit, alumni reunion, and continued commencement activities through Friday.

Clark University Harry Andrews King Thayer Ener Sten

Special program by Bible study class at Grace ME Church

A Thursday night social gathering of Our Mothers Neeper Sunday school Bible study class at Grace ME Church Highland Avenue and Reuleard, affiliated with the Atlanta Federation of Bible Study classes. Contents include a bean game and instrumental solo. An accidental fire damaged T Z Daniel's store at Rogers Station, seven miles away, destroying buildings and contents valued around four thousand dollars with no insurance.

Our Mothers Neeper Grace ME Highland Avenue Reuleard Atlanta Federation of Bible Study

Auto Route to Gainesville One of Picturesque Beauty

A third Sunday excursion for city autoists mapped by the Oakland & Acquaint car guides leads 58 miles through green hill country to Gainesville Georgia. The trip features Flowery Branch Buford Norcross Duluth Suwanee and Lake Warner with the North Georgia Power dam and Riverside Military Academy as highlighted sights. Visitors reach Gainesville in under three hours for lunch or a full day of touring including Chattahoochee Park and scenic ridge views of the Blue Ridge.

Britt Craig Twe Constitutions Oakland Gainesville Lake Warner North Georgia Electric McLay Constitutions Atlanta Peachtree Street Buckhead Brookshaven Doraville Norcross Hall County Arlington Princeton Mountain View Chattahoochee Park Chattahoocher Park North Georgia Railway Anld Power Company

Two Mountain Getaways From Gainesville Route

The Gaines itinerary guides travelers from Gainesville to two mountain centers, Dahlonega and Helen. Highlights include Brenau College, Brenau Park, summer hotels, and upscale homes. Helen offers lumber and mineral industries plus scenic Wacoochee valley. Dahlonega hosts North Georgia Agricultural College, about 25 miles away.

Gaines[xalle Brenau College Brenau Pari Gainesville Dahlenega Helen Blue Ridge Wacooche Valley Georgia Dahlonega North Georgia Agricultural College

Demosthenian Wins Sophomore Debate at Athens

Athens Ga April 22 special The Demosthenian won the annual sophomore debate on the question of a large immediate increase in the United States army and navy with Phi Kappa Society of the university placing second in the contest held last night.

Athens Demosthenian Phi Kappa Society University United States Army

Dixie company plans ball at Kimball house

Dixie company No 21 Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias to give a ball next Wednesday night in the ball room of the Kimball house. A large crowd is expected and those who did not get tickets beforehand may procure them at the door. The committee in charge includes Captain W G Moore J N Turner J Walker W A Reynolds J F Maheld and Dr W F Cross.

Askers Named Leader of the Sigma Pi Frat

William D. Akers of Atlanta was elected president at the Sigma Pi closing session in Ada Ohio. Akers, a New England Mutual insurance force member and Athletics club member, is the first southern man to head the fraternity, whose chapters are in the north and west. Zeta chapter at Ohio Northern University hosted the convocation. Akers has long served as national secretary.

Sigma Pi Fraternity Ada Ohio William D. Akers Atlanta Akers New England Mutual Sigma Pi Zeta Ohio Northern University

Quitman Dog Mystery Solved by Fire Chief Pollock

Quitman Georgia April 22 special. The mystery of the howling dog is solved as Fire Chief Pollock locates the animal in the bottom of an abandoned well after ten days. Residents had tried to find the dog. the well behind stores was known to only a few, and the dog was barely alive when found.

Quitman Pollock

W M How ard to deliver address at Lucy Cobb Institute

Former congressman and tariff commission member W M Howard of Augusta has been named the commencement speaker for Lucy Cobb Institute fifty ninth graduation in June. The announcement places Howard as the featured speaker for the historic ceremony at the Georgia school.

W.m.howard Lucy Cobb Ms. Ga Wo M Howard Federal Tariff Commission Augusta Lucy Cobb Institute

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