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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1919

Page

11

Atlanta Society Roundup Teems With Weddings Dances

Society news highlights multiple events in Atlanta including marriages of Rachel Brook to Dr. Michael Sullivan in Asheville and Marion Penland to Walter Turner Candler. Also covers dance parties at Lithia Springs Hotel and Piedmont Driving Club, hosting lists, and a July 29 wedding of Frances Virginia Walton Parke conducted by Dr. J. J. Hall.

J. C. Brook Careroilton Rachel Chidel Xavier Sulliven Spartanbog Mr. Sullivan Grove ‘Park Inn Asheville Massachusetts Spartanburg Lithia Springs Hotel Lithia Springsotel Atlanta Lithia Springs Penland-Candler J. M. Penland Marion Walter Turner Candler Mr. Candler California

No brighter complexion promises from mercurial wax remedy

A 19th century tip advises applying a thin layer of mercurial wax at bedtime to remove tan and roughness. Spread evenly over the face, wash off with warm water in the morning. One ounce of mercurial wax is recommended for slight or moderate use, promising a spotless, pure white complexion when underlying skin shows.

War Work Leaders Urge Pledged Payments This Week

Citizens who subscribed to the United War Work Campaign last November are urged to pay their pledges now. R A Kine, director of collections for the southeast military district, says the seven welfare agencies need funds to continue operations through Spee Up Week. Collections must speed up as some agencies are short of money to finish their work.

United War Work R. A. Kine South‘east Enelana

Durand Chataqua To Be Great Success Durand Ga

Durand Georgia hosts the Warm Springs campground chautauqua August 6 to 10. Opening with moving pictures and orchestra music Tuesday night, then nightly shows and daytime talks by prominent speakers. Dr C Jarrell of Emory University will be program manager.

Durand Warm Springs J. H. Barnes Bullochville Chaurada C. Jarrell Emory University

So They Were Married And So They Were Married Chapter XXID

Ruth confronts Rita's abrupt departure and a hidden trunk crisis. Ruth, unsettled by Rita's secrecy, vows to help yet distrust brews between them as Scott and Alice fear involvement. The trio debates responsibilities while awaiting the next installment.

Ruth Rita

Johnston Improving at Grady Hospital

Steve R. Johnston, superintendent of Grady hospital, has been ill but is improving. Doctors expect he will resume duties in a few days.

Johnston Grady Hospital Steve R. Johnston

Georgia Examinations for Teachers Draw 12000 to 14000 Applicants

State examinations for teachers began Friday and will continue Saturday in most counties. Approximately 12,000 to 14,000 are seeking various certificates, including prim ary general elementary high school and supervisory. Renewals require a planned reading program and an average 75 percent score or approved equivalent courses. In Siberia, sugar industry expansion plans promise land grants and bonuses for new factories.

Fulton Fulton High School Colored Et Spetman Seminary M. S. Brittain Board of Education Lcense State Board of Education

Second Legion Post Named for Atkinson

Organization of Atlanta's second Poet of the American Legion formed by veterans among street car men was perfected last night with a constitution and officers. The new post, named Harry M. Atkinson Jr. Post, elected J. W. Reynolds as commander and started meeting plans for a charter filing with the Georgia division.

Atlanta American Legion Harry M. Atkinson, Jr J. W. Reynolds Thirty Second Division Argonne, Now & Motorman A Kray Raymond N Snead Paul D. Reid Davia F. McElroy Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Soldiers’ Club Peachtree Street Regar Power Legion Georgia Division

Conkle Injured by Heavy Truck Near His Home

T M Conkle of 350 Cooper street was seriously injured late Friday afternoon when struck by a truck near his home. The driver fled after the collision, leaving the scene about a block away. Conkle was taken home where surgeons reported internal injuries and severe bruises. Officers Fain and Fidgen investigated and are seeking the driver. Savannah flood shows more unemployed than jobs as returnees seek work.

T. M. Conkle Cooper ~ Street Cooper Conkle Surzeols Fain Fidgen Savannah

The Charmed Life of Miss Austin In Oriental Journey

Edith Austin plans a bold escape to Peking by train and sedan chair, packing a wooden box and a small dog. Amid warning bridges failing and uncertain routes, she orders Oldjohn toward Pek ing side, while pondering the risks and her aunt and uncle’s fragile hoped outcome.

Edith Rhoda Hadith Blacp Miss Austin Rergne Chingfing Pekin Mies Austin Peking Oldjohn Shansi Oldjodn Mr. Harbison Misa Austin Oll Simon Blumstein Blumstein- Wimberly Soansi Rhoda Wavesley Nfe Nera Awane Fen Ho Atood Olajohn Pingting Pek

Capita l Gossip Bargain Day at Secretary of State Autos Counter

Bargain Day at the Automobiles counter in the secretary of state's office planned for Friday. About 360 license applications were received by Charles Cook, registration clerk, with 50 returned for overpayment. Auto owners urged to note the new lower charges effective August 1. Changing name allowed for American Shipping Company to Universal Steamship Company after petition filed with McLendon. Georgia cotton directors to meet August 4 at Kimball House with J J Brown inviting to discuss cotton development. National association executives may join later per J S Wannamaker.

Secretary of State Charles Cook Cook American Shipping Company Brunswick Universal Steamship Company G McLendon Bennet, Twitty & Rees J. H. Hembright Georgia American Cotton Association Atlanta Big Corporation J. J Brown Kimball House National Association J. S Wannamaker

Dr Dan Sage Urged To Run For Council

Second ward citizens urge Dr Dan Y Sage, a prominent physician who has lived in the ward since childhood, to become a council candidate. A committee has been in contact with Sage, who is in New York, and he will make a formal statement on his return expected Sunday or Monday.

Second Ward Dan Y. Sage Sage New York Monay

Fulton County Leads in Concrete Pavement Miles

Fulton County ranks high among Alabama counties in concrete pavement. W. Ty Hansen Jr. surveyed roughly thirty three miles of Fulton concrete in three days, noting nineteen plain concrete and the rest vibro finished. The Lakewood Avenue Drive, built in 1913, is praised as the South's most beautiful job.

Fulton County Ty, Sell, Jr Hansell Board of Elt Commissioners Montgomery Ala Fulton Lakewood Avenue Andrews Avenue Maat Pace's Ferry Naccoches Drive Mayson Hightower Gordon Street East Point Hapeville Grant Park Ashby Street Lakewood

Atlanta Women Near 3000 Mark in Registration

The women of Atlanta are close to reaching 3000 registered names for the upcoming primary on September 9. By Friday the count stood at 2735, with the registration office open daily from 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM and closing at noon Saturday. Tuesday is the final registration day.

Atlanta

Senators to Be Barbecued Guests at Hanson Plant

The Hanson Motor Company invited the state senate to a barbecue Friday August 8 at 1 30 o clock. Legislators will tour the expansive plant at the corner of Lee and Ash by streets in company autos. About eight hundred stockholders agents and friends from across the state will attend. The invitation came in a letter to the senate president from company president George Gleon.

Hanson Motor Company Senate Hanson Lee and Ash George “Gneon

Granite Club Guests Of Dr Boyd At Georgian Terrace

Dr Montague L Boyd will entertain the Granite club Friday night at the Georgian Terrace hotel. Mr Rek Rambo will read a paper titled The New Normal in Business Affairs. Members include Wightman Bowden, Thomas Gone nally, Harold Hirsch, Major Gabriel R Solomon, Philip Weltner, and others.

Montague L. Boyd Granite Club Georgian Terrace Rek Rambo New Normal Wightman Bowden Thomas W. Gonenally Charles Dowman Hat F Hentz Harold Hirsch S .Honekina W. Cole Jones H. Warner Martin KR. K. Rambo Stewart R. Roberts Charles B Shelton A. B. Simms Gabriel R. Solomon A.D Thomson W. D. Thomson Philip Weltner

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