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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1921

Page

7

Miss Fall Hostess At Bridge Party In Piedmont Ave Home

Elizabeth Fall entertained yesterday afternoon with bridge at her Piedmont avenue residence. The decor was pink and white with asters in vases, prizes included French novels. Guests wore pink silk and were hosted by her mother and Mrs Charlotte Haworth, about thirty younger members attended. Later a script dance is planned at Virginian club with Southland orchestra. invitations extended to members and friends.

Fall Elizabeth’ Fall Bridge Piedmont Avenue Wera Falk Aoe al. Pal Charlotte Hawothe Ineludea Misa Marie Kane Highland Avenue Anne Ruddy Wilkes-Barre Catherine Brady Sep A. J Xomne Barnett Betty Rogers Waverly Miles Margaret White Elisabeth Barnett Samuel Mi Kroup Miss Barnett Miss Fail MissElizabeth Fell Piedmont Mies Falrway Tate Mia M. Fal Chaylotte Hemmer Virginia Howard Frances Howard Martin’ Powell Letica NS Ree Hazel Misa Lee Ariffith Walter’ Bedard W.B. ‘Price-Smith Mies Gertrude’ Brandon Eli McCar Cota Brier Norman Ham Fisch Howard McCutcheon Bradley Birdsong II Sand Charles Cromer Emory J. Cox W.haden H. Green Brad Bieasone J. H. Brad‘field George Westmoreland Martin Ao ‘Thompson Ste Stéenhuts—Wilson Birmingham Ald Elizabeth Steenhuis J. L. Steenhuis William Peyton Wilson Ellen Donnelly Colenn Darby Elizabeth Engiepert John Wallace Moore Sitles Sitles Were Given 28 Top Acore Co. Saki Japan Colona Darby Elizabeth Hetty Migs North ‘Avenue Presbyterian Mary Gynch Slonse Flanagan Io Cheeves Hazel Thiba Moore Dean Washington, D. C Latonne May Herrington Bem “Ordan Annie Ruddy Cyrene Hthetidge T. H Atlanta Winter Nancy Latimer Jire Tian Church George Braungart Maris South Moreland Flat Shoals Donnelly T. H. Winter Ouhr Fionor

Mrs Ethridge Hosts Bridge Tea for Mobile Guest

Mrs Lamar Etherld entertained at bridge tea yesterday afternoon at her West Peachtree Street home in honor of Mrs Vivian Walker of Mobile Alabama, visiting her mother Mrs J D Cromer. The rooms were bright with garden flowers and the guest of honor received a dainty bouquet while the top score prize a set of field-painted bridge numbers was awarded.

Ethridge Bridge-Ten Lamar Etherld West Peachtree Street Vivian, Walker Mobile Alt Wmrb J. D. Cromer Vincent T. B. Vincent Athens Herbert E. Choate Choate Draldills Golf Club Conn JJ. H. Ewing, Jr North Jackson Street Charles G.conn New York Herbert Miles Mark Fen Tecost Grady Hstes Thomas Mell L. C. Kinney Harry Johnson Mike Hudson A. T.vis M. M.wing A. Ee Dimmock George. Curry A. Ewing Virginia Ewing

Marriage of Miss Helen Don Jr. and W J McClendon Jr

The quiet solemnization planned for this afternoon at 8 oclock at St Luke s Episcopal Church follows the engagement of Miss Helen Don Jr and W J McClendon Jr of Columbus Georgia. A social calendar of dances and gatherings centers on Atlanta clubs including Piedmont Driving Club East Lake Country Club and Capitol City Country Club with guests and hostesses hosting various receptions and bridge teas.

Helendon, Jr Ofetao Denton McClendon, Jr Columbus, Ga Capital City Brookhaven Piedmont

Dances and Socials Highlight Segalyo's Week in Callaway

Social notes from Callaway include a Monday college dance at Segalyo's with Miss Annis Callaway and many local debutantes. Dexter Jordan's Warm Springs orchestra to provide music. chaperones named. other society events span Austell dances, theater parties for brides elect, and bridal celebrations.

Segadlo’s Segalo Dexter Jordan Warm Springs Austell Lithia Spring Hotel

Boll weevil exterminator demo tours Atlanta plant site

Turner and associates demonstrate a calcium arsenate liquid exterminator named Boll-we-go in Atlanta, claiming it will stick to cotton plants and kill boll weevils for weeks even after rain. They plan SE distribution from Atlanta and forecast 25 to 100 percent reduction in boll weevil damage with a three-application spray regimen.

Turner Atlanta Hast Point United States Department of Turher

Key and Sutton Urge Tax Increase in Atlanta

Mayor Key urged an emergency levy to fund city needs as unemployed seek work and essential improvements hinge on taxes. He attacked opponents of the rate rise who backed bonds, noting a lawyer paid only $100 in taxes last year while many children face potential street life without schools.

Atlanta Key Eighth Ward Home Park Game Gang A. Lyt¢ton South Georgia

Birmingham youths win multiple events at Atlanta parks

The Birmingham team swept volleyball and dodgeball at Piedmont park while Atlanta teams lost games at Grant and Piedmont parks. In Friday tennis, Birmingham duos swept wins over Atlanta pairs, and individual matches saw George Suncan and Pete Holbrook of Atlanta defeat Cave Travis and Robert Brown of Birmingham.

Hazel Verney Mary George ‘Suncan Pete’ ‘Holbrook Atlanta Cave Travis Robert Brown Birmingham Piedmont Park Birmingham Boys Grant! Park Grant Ark

Tlendon Explains Anuto Law Provisions

Georgia 1921 summary notes from Secretary of State G McLendon on new motor vehicle registration rules. Sheriffs and constables may arrest without warrant for untagged vehicles when observed on highways. Notaries public ex officio justices of the peace issue warrants and prosecute violations. Release on costs and reg fee proof to secretary of state.

G. McLendon Georgia Lnty Secretary of State Post Office G McLindon Secretary ‘of State

Helmer Supporters Hold Meeting Today

A meeting to support Mrs Helmer's candidacy for a seat on the fifth school district board will be held at Edison Hall today at 3 o'clock. B M Boykin will preside and several men and women speakers will address the public, aiming to refute misstatements circulating in the city.

A. A Helmer Gistriet Edison Hall M.boykin

Railroads Pay State Treasury Tax Totaling 325000

Fragmentary report notes railroad and utility valuations near prior year figures. Mentions Georgia lines and Southern, Bee, and Ashville routes with reassessed values seeming nearly unchanged.

Georgia Saas

Rate Increase By Negroes Sparks School Talk

A heated meeting heard that the proposed bond would fund new colored schools while taxes rise and white schools fare better. Superintendent W. F. Sutton spoke as colored leaders including Rev. Richard Singleton and M Agnes Jones urged action amid fears of school closures this fall.

W. 4. Sutton Richard ‘Singleton Berkeley M. Agnes Jones

Leading Republicans Convene Here Today In Atlanta Meeting

Prominent Republicans plan a gathering in Atlanta on Saturday to discuss party reorganization and federal patronage distribution. Attendees include J. A. Phillips of Thordinville as state chairman, Wallace Johnson of Columbus as vice chairman, and Charles Adamson of Cedartown as treasurer.

Atlanta Anita Po Attery J. A. Phillins Thorndinville New State Wale Ter. Johnson Columbus Vics Charles Adamton Cedartown

New Trial Motion For Payne To Be Heard Today

Attorneys for former City Detective W. L. Payne appeal his bribery conviction. Payne received twelve months on the chain gang and six months in jail with a $1,000 fine, which may be suspended upon payment. Judge Humphries presided, with A. H. Allen representing Payne.

W. L. Payne Nat i McWhorter Negro Boot DxHoumphries Payne Tudge Humphries H. A. Allen

Autos Recovered and Two Prisoners Brought In

Detectives Holly and Meeks returned from Birmingham with three recovered automobiles and two prisoners named Jessa, Starnes, and John Moore. Officers Leroy Jeney and Hollums of the Alabama City seized the cars and notified Atlanta. The recovered vehicles include one previously owned by Sol Audelson of 250 Washington Street. Prisoners were taken to Fulton County jails after required papers were secured in Montgomery.

Holly Mesks Birmingham Jessa Starnes John Moore Dolicé Leroy Jéney Hollums Alabama Sity Atlante Detective Department Po |Iee Sol.Audelson Washingtont Street Fulton County Alabama Haley Montgomery Meeks Birmigham Lowe Malcolm Bowman Axhere Joe Hogt Peters Building Cairo Ivy Register Bronston W. E. ‘Oliver Frank” Rivers Charteston C. Guvyer Berster Poole Cve Relin

Flat Rock Academy Girls Seek Funds For Repairs

Two girls from Flat Rock Academy in Douglasville Georgia travel to Atlanta to raise two hundred dollars for school repairs. Miss Lela Perry and Josephite Austell, both sixteen, hope to finish dormitory renovations before the new school year begins on September 19.

Flat Rock Academy Douglasville Atlanta Lela Perry T.s Josephite Austell Dorrai Deho

Garner denies Alderman charges as baseless in court

1917 statement from a Roman Catholic company claims unestablished presence in the United States. Solicitor Boykin counters that Alderman Garner’s charges have no truth and are without foundation. He notes many cases cited are unfamiliar or unverified. The dispute centers on alleged incidents and assertions.

Garner Boykin Boysin

Saloon Denies Large Whisky Seizure At Penchtrea Street

W G Moore the proprietor of the soda fountain at 309 Penchtrea street denies reports that about fifteen gallons of whisky were found in a raid. Federal agent Harry Saphire led the raid with three city detectives. A young dispenser W J Case was arrested for selling liquor at the fountain. Moore says Case claimed the whisky was his and that he did not know liquor was being sold.

Penchtrea Street W.G. ~ Moore Moore Harry Saphire W. J. Case Case

Mrs Julia Nelson Denies Riordan Mention in Speech

In a Friday letter Mrs Julia O Keefe Nelson, candidate for school commissioner in the first and sixth wards, says she was misquoted by Atlanta papers. She did not name Miss Riordan in her remarks and defended the board of education against alleged Catholic influence, stressing the conflict is political not religious.

Julia’ O'Keefe Nelson W. H. Terrell Atlanta Board of Education Riordan Educarion Rome

Honors Paid to Professor Holmes Fellow Negroes

A Friday evening meeting at the Holmes Institute chapel honored founder President B R Holmes on his return from a fundraising tour. Rev J A Lindsay presided, Bishop W A Fountain delivered the principal address praising Holmes for decades of educational work among colored people.

B. R. Holmes Holmes Institute J. A. Lindsay Turner Theological Seminary Ceermontes Holmes W. A. Fountain Eightesnath A. M. E. Church R. D. Stinson

Decatur Adopts 20 Mile Hour Speed Limit

New traffic regulations in Decatur raise the speed limit to 20 mph except downtown and near curves where it remains 10 mph. Cars must park close to the curb facing traffic with taillights burning when parked on street. Police patrols will enforce all traffic ordinances and drivers are urged to drive safely.

Decatur Streste Cp Mt

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