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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1919
Page
7
A large turnout in Newnan heard Judge H A Boykin and J J Brown explain plans for a new southern cotton grower organization. Speakers urged farmers to hold cotton for better prices as charter memberships began, with many enrolling and paying the $10 fee.
In Savannah Georgia Special Agent F B Pond uncovered $10000 worth of tires believed shipped to the American Railway Express office in Savannah by Lowell. The 19 year old suspect T Rowell from Guyton Ga worked in express offices and altered shipping tags to steal tires. He was arrested after connections between Spartanburg and Savannah surfaced.
Waycross Georgia August 23 Spe cials The postwar housing crunch prompts a local home investment group to work with the First National Bank to provide an easy lot and assist in building homes for those with limited resources A building and loan association is also contemplated with several business leaders ready to participate The city population is over twenty thousand and growth is hindered by housing shortages
Savannah, Ga. August 23. John W. Hannon representing the alien property custodian arrives to arrange a sale Monday of 1300 tons of hard rock phosphate, most from Savannah and the rest from Florida. The war is nearly over except in Congress.
Waycross Ga August 23 In the election held here to elect the bond commissioners for Ware county Dr J L Walker W Stanton A J Jordan W V Arlington W S Booth H D Bann N L Gis and E B Bundy were chosen They will be installed early next week and begin immediate negotiations for ten year bonds to finance the first road under the Dixie highway program with plans for permanent road construction in Dixie highway territory
Judge H A Boykin of Sylvania was named president of the Georgia division American Cotton Association with J A Davis of Sardis as secretary treasurer. Hon H S White praised Boykin’s character and leadership, noting his background from Screven county and his role in Georgia’s warehouse law. Headquarters are in Atlanta, as the campaign to enroll Georgia cotton growers and merchants continues.
Millen Ga August 23 Special On Friday August 29 a meeting of farmers from Jenking and surrounding counties will be held in the court house at Millen The cotton situation will be the principal topic of discussion Speakers include Charles S Barrett national President of the Farmers union J A Simore president of the Worhington Idaho Farmers union J H Mills president of Georgias division and Senator H H Hiders Representative A S Anderson and others The meeting is under supervision of Andrew Fleming secretary and treasurer of the State Farmers union
The article outlines three proposed uses of funds by the women’s relief committee in Atlanta. Funds would support Churches' Girls, book donations for the poor, and Grady Hospital Kitchen. Mrs Martin notes the September 3 meeting will decide if funds go to the committee or city accounts, urging women to vote for practical, far reaching impact.
Savannah officials of the Seaboard Air Line say tariff revisions will boost business from middle western points to Savannah. W. Harahan and W. L. Sheldon inspected local railroad properties and the rebuilt terminus after a damaging fire, with several hundred thousand dollars spent on improvements.
Lanier University invites enrollment for next year with current first year 150 and second year 259 students, aiming for 350. Offers BA Literary, two-year Law with night classes, Pharmacy with state exam success, Music with named instructors, Expression and arts, Domestic Science, and Business courses. Apply to President WIS FO cc LEWIS IR or call Ivy 1005 in Atlanta GA.
In Gibson Georgia on August 23 Special report notes Hon Thomas Watson appeared as character witness for Sam Storie. Watson said he had known Storie for years and found him strictly honest and upright. After testimony he greeted friends at the courthouse and went home to Thomson.
Elizabeth Mather College expands with The Loveridge Academy offering a complete high school course. Misa Loveridge, college president and former high school principal, leads the program under the same high standards as other departments. Fall term begins September 15. inquiries to Blanche Grosbee Loveridge at 708 Peachtree Street.
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