Welcome Home Celebrations Planned Across Atlanta Area
A citywide series of welcome home events honors returning servicemen from World War II. The first open-air reception on Formwalt near Whitehall begins at 8 PM with Mrs. L. R. Sams delivering the welcome and Basil Stockridge replying. Local PTA leaders coordinate, with community singing led by Warren Kimsey. A long list of honorees and attendees from Atlanta and Selma, Ala., appears in the program. General W. Hooper reportedly shows signs of recovery after a period of illness.
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Atlanta
Formwalt
Whitehall
Formwall
Reat
H. G
Ira Street
Warren Kimsey
S One
J. G. Andrews
H. G. Greer
Eadames L. Tt. Sams
J. B. Andrews
W. v. Card
York
J. E. Andrews
James A. Steele
M. Moss
H. W. Card
A Arnold
J. O. Waldrup
Prank Golden
C. Wimbish
F. Frank
Gems
C. W. Hanne
E. 3, Jr
Virgil Gray
D. Rly
Miaude Ier
Bork P. Andrews
G. ©. Wood
Clitks
Milton Davis
Cortes Tats
Dwight Akron
D. Cash
In Cates
John Terrell
Claude Willam
Yarry Phillips
John Harrison Gilbert
Clyde W. Day
Lee
W. F. Huetson
H. Henderson
Jom B.littleton
Regis T. Elspine
Betlotte
W. AL of
Thiel, Watts
Harold L. A
Robert P. Southern
James Brack
Voted Confederate General Will Be Missed at Reunion
A Glasgow editorial laments the passing of the Lewis male line as the Confederate veteran General Joseph A Lewis and kin are remembered at the Atlanta reunion. It praises the family’s history in Kentucky and Glasgow, noting founder John Lewis Jr and descendants, and bids farewell to a century of honor and public service.
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Atlanta
Joseph H. Lewis
Kentucky
Lewis
Charles W. Tway
Glasgow ‘Times
Glasgow
John Lewis, Jr
Squirrel-Rifle Brigade
New Orleans
Lewises
John Lewis
Joseph A. Lewis
Orphan Brigade
Tayo
Aon
Barren County
Congress
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Farmers’ National Bank
George R. Lewis
Financial Institution
Lewla
Olivia Lewis Rogers
Eliza Lewis
Joseph
I Lewis
S. H. Burnham
Lincoln
Neb
Millonaire
George Lewis
Shipping Firm Opens New Offices Across States
The South Atlantic support company and the South Atlantic Maritime corporation announce rapid expansion since a July Atlanta meeting. J A Von Dohren reports multiple new offices, ships sailing, and soon to publish three months of South American sailings. Georgia offices open ahead of plan as work accelerates. Matthew Hale to visit Georgia for several weeks.
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South Atlantic Suport Company
South Atlantic Maritime Corporation
Atlanta
J. A. von Dohren
Atlenty
River Platte
South America
Savannah Line
Savanes Line
Jacksonville
von Dohlen
Georgia
Atlas Bank
Cincinnati
Ohio
Unio
Indiana
Whjigamsport
Frankfort-ilancie Hae
Kentucky
Mason-Atc- Kee
Pikeville
East
Bay Street
Savannah
West Stract
New York City
Mercaderes
Cuba
Rio de Janeeiro
Brasil
Altas
Argentina
C. W. McClure
South Atlantic Export Company
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Matthew Hale
Death of W. R. Holt Public Official in Macon
Macon mourns the death of W. R. Holt, an official of Bibb County’s board. The report notes Holt’s prominent role and his passing on August 30. Details are limited due to a damaged transfer but indicate his leadership position and local significance.
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Macon
Bibb
Hifeurer
Dad
Summer School Ends Successful Session at Georgia Military Academy
Last Monday closed the first session of the Georgia Military Academy summer school at Highland Lake Inn NC. Cadets enjoyed classroom work drill and naval activities with a fleet of navy cuttets. They lived in camp and ate at Highland Lake Inn. Reservations for next year are already being made nationwide as the school plans to standardize cadet life and provide a genuine summer outing.
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Georgia Military Academy
Highland Lake Inn
North Carolina
United States Navy
Highland Dake Inn
Delegates Named for National Clearing House Meet
Savannan August 30 delegates named by M A OByrne president of Savannah Clearing assn G L Groever bank vice president and James P Doolal bank cashier as delegates to the National Clearing House association meeting in St Louis September 30 and October 1
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Savannan
M. A. O'Byrne
Savannah Clearing Association
G. L. Groever
Citizens and Southern Bank
James P. Doolal
Hibernian Bank
National Clearing House Association
St. Louis
Sergeant Bill Brown Prefers Quiet Life After War Service
Dexter Georgia veteran Sergeant Bill Brown formerly of Company G 167th Infantry 42d Rainbow division has returned home to rest and plans to study scientific agriculture under the federal board for vocational education He fought from November 6 1917 through October 16 1918 enduring heavy shell fire gas exposure and near Chalons earning the French Croix de Guerre and the Alabama state medal He was nearly wiped out at Chattelon with 14 of 58 in his platoon remaining and his quick gas mask use and leadership saved his men He remains modest about his exploits and asks when training can begin.
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Bill Brown
Dexter
167Th Infantry
Rainbow Division
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Bill
Brown
Champaigne
Chateau Thierry
St. Mihie
Argonne-Meuge
Army of Occupation
Coblenz
Germany
Chattelon
Chalons
Argonna-Meuse
Pershing
Qubito
Cresa
167Th
Flagler
Cote de Chattelon
Argonne-Meuse
Petain
Alabama
Mayor Key Declares Labor Day Holiday
Mayor James L. Key proclaimed Monday September 1 as a holiday urging city departments to grant employees time to observe the occasion. He said the day holds epochal significance for labor and industry and expresses hope for happiness, peace, and global stability in the country's industrial future.
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Tabor
James I. Key
James L. Key
Brantley Thanked by Brunswick Board of Trade
Brunswick Georgia residents thank former Congressman William G Brantley for his work aiding to defeat the Harrison naval stores bill. The resolution commends Brantley for helping protect the naval stores business of the region and notes his service in the eleventh district.
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Brantley
Brunswick
Willam G. Brantley
Brunswick Board of Trade
Harrison Naval
Loveridge Academy Offered by Elizabeth Mather College
Elizabeth Mather College presents the Loveridge Academy offering a complete high school program with top tier policy. Miss Loveridge, former high school principal, leads the academy with courses in Kindergarten Home Economics Mothercraft Journalism and more including Secretarial Art and Interior Decoration. Contact Bliss Grosbee Loverides A M president at 768 Peachtree Street by phone Hemlock 285.
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Loveridge Academy
Hilabeth Mather College
Loveridge
Elizabeth Mather
Blanche Grosbee Loverides
A. M. Pres
Peachtree Street
Hemlock
Mixson Cotton Association leader visits Atlanta
Colonel R. M. Mixson of Wills on South Carolina, a member of the American Cotton Association national executive campaign committee, passed through Atlanta last week on his way to further coalition work.
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R. M. Mixson
Willson, S. C
American Cotton Association
Atlanta
Mixson reports rapid South Carolina cotton association growth
On a Texas trip Colonel Mixson reports Palmetto State membership surpassing 60,000 with farmers rallying across 46 counties. He says farmers seek the American Cotton Association as a key information channel to learn about crops, storage, world supply and demand, and cotton prices to improve incomes.
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Texas
National Campaign
South Carolina
Mixson
Palmetto
Allteys
Lanier University Seeks Enrollments for Next Year
Lanier University invites current and prospective students to register for room and outline study plans for the next year. Enrollment figures show growth aims, with night classes in pharmacy, music, expression, art, domestic science, and business courses. President C Lewis Fowler calls for inquiries and applications, Ivy 1905.
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Lanier
Welmust
Pharmacy
Kurt Mueller
Nellie Laing
Alex Copeland
School of Expression
Boston
Mass
C. Lewis Fowler
Ivy
Atlante
Tusse Tees Invited to Atlanta for Pankhurst Talk
Russell Bridges plans an Alkahest Lyceum program in Atlanta this winter inviting English suffragist Mrs. Zimeline Pankhurst to speak under Alkahest auspices if a suitable date is arranged. Other confirmed acts include Overseas orchestra, Tom Skey Hill, Orpheus Four, Metropolitan Singers, Ervin Cobo and more with season tickets expected to go on sale in September.
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Russell Bridges
Alkehest Lyceum
New York
Zimeline Pankhurst
England
Atlanta
Pankhurst
Bridges
Overseas Orchestra
82D Division
Tom Skeyhill
Orpheus Four
Los Angeles
Metropolitan Singers
Ervin Cobo
May Peterson
Jances Ingram
Stephen S. Wise
Atlanta Humane Society Meeting Called by President James Morton
A meeting of the Atlanta Humane Society is set for Tuesday afternoon September 2 at 5 o'clock in the Y M C A board room at 75 Luckie Street. The agenda includes planning the organizations re organization and naming committees for fall and winter work. All members and interested parties are urged to attend.
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Atlanta Humane Society
Y. M
Luckie Street
James Morton
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Selma
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W. Hooper
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Shipping Company
High Seas
W. R. Holt
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Carolyne Cobb
Raga Wandberry
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Lanier University
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Columbia Military Academy
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Stafle
Mckenaid
Candler
Murray Peabody Brush
Dayal
Maryland
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Battle Creek School of Home Economics
Stra Calla
Lanitsxium
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State Industrial College
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Martha
BMITH
Lula Clark
King’s School of Singing
Charles O. Jones
Georgia Anti- Saloon League
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Peacock
Military Academy
Ray C. Hill
Pateaanion BO. TC
Cineae
West Point and
Annapolis Preparatory
West Point
Recenig
Sandy Beaver
ST. Cecilia Academy
Nashville, Tenn
St Cecilia
Catholic University
Washington, D.C
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Nasghville
Tenn
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St. Cecilia
Appi
Griffith School of Music
Atlanta, Ga
Mer Vlitina
Geile Beant
Atlanta Conservatory of Music
School OF the Fine Arts
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Military Day School
All Southern Colleges
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Atlanta College of Pharmacy
Colleges of Pharmacy
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Southern College OF Pharmacy
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Danville Military Institute
Danville
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