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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1913
Page
19
Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs lists officers district presidents and editors. The document names state editor Mrs Harvie Jordan and numerous officers including president Mrs Fitzpatrick and treasurer Mrs Elax, with district leaders spanning Savannah to Fort Valley.
A long translated fragment describes a discussion of health education at the Atlanta Woman's Club. It mentions lectures, temperance, nutrition, and public health topics. The text references community efforts, teachers, and residents engaging in hygiene and wellness activities.
The Georgia Federation reports the Student Aid fund under Mrs H B Wey has loaned 2,510 to 32 girls since 1908. Heirs of Mrs Robert Emory Park add 5,000 to Emily Hendree Park memorial, boosting support. Nine girls aided this year with future schooling for January. Twenty four clubs contributed last year and twenty three this year. Trustees include H M Willet chair, Mrs A L Brown secretary, Col Z D Harrison, D Woodward, and Wey.
The report outlines the Georgia Federation's Student Aid effort showing substantial donations, loans, and fund raising to support girls’ education. It details bank deposits, expenditures, and a push toward creating a permanent fund aimed at empowering federated clubs to become stockholders in a future investment-style fund for ongoing aid.
Report from Tallulah details a Christmas tree project at the schoolhouse auditorium. Students and local youths gathered to decorate three lofty trees with fruits toys and gifts for children. The event included carols recitations and a toy drive, with volunteers labeling fruits and arranging crates for distribution after dismissal.
News notes from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Editor Mrs Joseph Harrison lists Columbus as home base with 117 Fourteenth Street. Savannah editor M S Walter Scopt Wilson. regent Mrs S W Foster of Atlanta. state recording secretary Mrs Oscar M Kewzie Montezuma. state corresponding secretary Mrs Howard McLeod 391 Ponce de Leon Ave Atlanta. state treasurer Mrs WM Nelson Bunton Augusta.
A garbled entry lists officers of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at Macon Georgia with names including president vice president treasurer and recording secretary and a sketch of locations and roles. The text references Bonnie Leon Avenue Atlanta and multiple personal names such as Mrs Zbleon Walrpt and Mrs M Hay.
Sophie Lee Foster, state regent, urges Daughters of the American Revolution to reflect on 1913 efforts and renew commitment for 1914. She stresses loyalty to DAR principles, cheer, faith, and duty, calling members to serve in chapter and state work and to greet the new year with a cheerful heart.
A long note from Louise Hewengway to Mrs Joseph and fellow readers wishes the state editor a speedy recovery and a joyful Christmas. The letter thanks volunteers and friends, praises organizing girls and Christmas programs, and sends best wishes for a healthy new year. It mentions school pageantry, gifts, and hopes for finding support for Edwin English's scholarship.
The text records regular meetings of two chapters. Mrs Fricker reports a $20 treasury increase from a beneft bridge tea at the Country Club for the educational fund. Members elect alternates to a state conference in Macon in February. The Lafayette chapter notes decor, wartime anniversaries, and gratitude for rest room support. Willon Marsh discusses educational needs in South Georgia near the Okeferoken swamp and preparing for state conference.
The Reme Wisi Lovers club was federated on Christmas Eye day, presenting the club as a Christmas gift to the federation officers. Include officers Mrs WOOP Jarmin as President, TF Vanrcoeire as First Vice President, and Wiss Jani Pax as Treasurer, with 40 members noted. The message invites welcome and notes communication about temperament.
The Mary Washington Chapter DAR held a Monday meeting at Mrs Taslow's home in Ivieville. They planned a beautiful luncheon at the Hotel Gemper during the state convention and will host accredited delegates from the Nathaniel Macon chapter and their own members. Mrs Jessup Virs Clem Steed was elected depart to the state convention, with Mrs WJ Taylor, Mrs Maybeth Tasior Hemphill, Miss EB J Wallingham, Miss Jessie Goodall, and Mrs Charles Ackerman named as hosts. The papers of the new members to be welcomed were discussed.
The Savannah charter chapter invites the 1924 General convention to meet in Savannah while pledges are urged to complete the 2000 endowment for the Georgi room at the Richmond museum and to fund two Shiloh and Arlington monuments. Affectionate closing from B Dorothy Blount Lamar in Macon Georgia.
Doroth y B Lamar president of the Georgia Division UDC received praise at Atlanta Camp 159 UG for her report on Daughters work and denunciation of Whiter H Page. The exchange included a thank you note from Professor JT Terry and resolutions commending Lamar and the Daughters of the Confederacy.
Georgia Division receives charter via court through Judge Cobb and Mrs Wouter D Tamu President Geer. Notes express gratitude for service, with references to individuals and local society officers, hospital sympathy for Mrs Charles Aberma, and a forthcoming meeting with plans for refreshments and attendance.
A malformed genealogical notice requests names and addresses to be kept private yet invites information on the Wilvon, William Alexanne Colly Wilhelm, Hart, Gunns, Simettons, and related lines. The writer seeks any obtainable details on spouse lines, brothers, and interlinked dynasties across Greens County and Gore County, noting Pennsylvanian connections and specific individuals like Stephenwon-Uc Donald Weyate and John Stephens.
The Covington Woman's Club reported a productive year and plans for open work ahead. Members aim to support a library movement with mayoral backing and council approval, seeking a permanent shift to a central building site.
The Macon Chapter of Children of Confederacy hosted a Christmas social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar with both young and old attending. Decorations featured red drapery, greenery, and tinsaled trees. tables held candy and fruit and the group enjoyed music, dancing, and old-time quadrille. The event closed with guests bidding good night to the hostess.
The Thomson chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy met on Tuesday to discuss a planned fountain for the public square. Members were invited to contribute experiences for a forthcoming feature, with samples of Confederate veterans’ tales likely to appear next year. The gathering also noted the inclusion of memories from those who served, and a sanitary fountain project was described as part of the square’s improvements.
GALLI, MAT COOK reports from Covington, Ga, noting tensions in local federation work. The text hints at promises of completion by next summer, a lack of funds for a Toc ar oil project, and unclear obligations from the state and federation sections.
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