Reestablishing the traveling library appeal urged
February 22 is Library Day as Literature and Library Extension calls clubs to support reestablishing the traveling library. Mrs. Clifford Smith, new library extension chair, seeks plans and suggestions, praising former chair Mrs. Trox Bankston and Mrs. McCabe for building programs. She urges clubs to allocate time and resources, promote child reading, and study peace and immigrant literature under federation guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Extension
Clifford Smith
Joehl Library
Thomas G. Winter
General Federation
Mra Winter
Department of Literature
The
Y . Mes. Winter
Mary Treat
Thompson Seton
Molly Cottontail
Literature Department
Pennybacker
Europe
Tulietin
General Départment
Georgia
Library Commission
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Commissioner of Education
Washington
United States
Smith
National bill to eliminate adult illiteracy introduced
A House bill proposed by Mr. Abercrombie would require the Education Commissioner under Interior direction to study teaching methods for adults and devise programs to extend literacy in the United States. It authorizes funding through 1925 and calls for cooperation with state and local education officers while excluding payment of teachers from the grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
United States
House of Representatives
Abercrombie
Committee On Education
Senate
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
District of Columbia
Commissioner of Education
United
Library Extension Chairman Seeks Books and Help
Mrs Clifford Smith, state Library Extension chairman, urges revival of a traveling library by adding histories and arts books, children's titles, and practical studies. She plans district lists and club speeches to boost donations, aiming to place the library where needed and share resources with rural clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Clifford Smith
Library Extension
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Broad Street
LaGrange, Ga
Bible Literature Study Urged by Federation Leaders
The General Federation of Women's Clubs urges studying the Bible as literature. Frances Squire Potter argues the Bible's loss from consciousness imperils American letters, likening it to Shakespeare. Georgia's Mrs Spicer backs the effort and a Bible study class will form in Atlanta Woman's Club led by Dr Spiker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Literature
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Frances Squire Potter
General Federation
Georgia
Dc. Spiker
En- SoMa
Spiker
Atlanta Woman's Club
Drs. Spiker
Atata
Chifton* Whitney
The
Clifton
Whitney
West Eleventh Street
Little Rock
Potter
Club to Sell Candy in Hartwell Meeting
The Hartwell Woman's Club held an important meeting on February 16. Plans were made to sell candy on spring opening days and to organize Clean-Up Day. A committee will confer with the mayor and council about a domestic science course for the high school. The club will donate funds toward a kitchen installation. The literary program featured Mrs. J. H. Skelton and Miss Alice Wing on Home Life and Customs and The Women of France, followed by a vocal quartet and refreshments hosted by Mrs. McAlain Thornton and Mrs. B. C. Alford.
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Woman's Club
Hartwell, Wen
J. H. Skelton
Alice Wing
France
McAlain Thornton
B. C. Alford
Daughters of the American Revolution State Officers
A list of DAR state officers and editors with names and addresses in Georgia. Includes State Editor Miss Rubie Fruder Ray Atlanta, Assistant Editor Mrs Walter Scott Wilson Savannah, State Regent Mrs T C Parker Macon, and other officers in Athens Savannah Macon Dawson and Augusta.
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Rubie Fruder Ray
West 14Th St. Atlants Gat
Walter Scott Wilson
E. Jones
Savannah
T. C. Parker
Macon
A. C. Harper
Athens
W. A. Winburn
Howard Recall
Atlanta
Charles C. Holt
William M. Benton
Auguste
J. S. Lowery
Dawson
Parker Tribute Highlights D A R Unity at Georgia Meet
Mrs. T C Parker state regent presided with dignity at the Georgia Daughters of the American Revolution conference in Atlanta. She defended the group against charges of aristocracy, urged education and local work, and urged members to contribute and act for Georgia’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Daughters of the American Revolution
Atlanta
T. ©. Parker
Helpfulnena
Lords of Creation
Georgia
Proserpina
Verdue
South Georgia
America
Joseph Habersham Chapter Marks Fifteenth Birthday in Atlanta
The Joseph Habersham chapter D. A. R. of Atlanta celebrated its fifteenth birthday during a February meeting at the University Club. Delegates reported on the Seventeenth annual state conference in Atlanta and the national convention in Washington. The chapter highlighted scholarships, Georgia Day, and the regent Mrs. John A. Perdue, with Miss Nina Hornady tracing the chapter’s origins and achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Habersham
Atlanta
University Club
W. D. White
Henry L. Collier
J. T. Holleman
Aslanta
Uncle Remus Memorial Association
John A. Perdue
William Lawson Peel
Washington
W.W. D. White
G. L. Pratt
W. W. Austell
Nina, Hornady
J. R. Hardin
Alice May Massengale
J. W. McArthur
W. Dykes
Helen Trescott
Harvie’ Jordan
Oscar Gamble
James T. Harwell
Marist College
Southern Shorthand and Business University
Thornwell School
Clinton
8. C
W. Carson
Perdue
Georgia
Nina Hornady
Mrs. Peel
Eiget
Wiliam Lawson Peel
William Marsh Chapter D A R Host Busy Valentine Party
The William Marsh chapter D A R of Lafayette hosted a Valentine themed gathering at Mrs J E B Patten’s home in honor of Mrs Frank Kirby. Prizes went to Mrs W H Steele Jr and Mrs John Shaw. Mrs Kirby received numerous gifts with verses of well wishes. The dining room featured Valentine decor and D R colors while conservatory flowers formed a pretty backdrop. Miss Hackney served as regent pouring coffee and menus were provided by Miss Martha and Mrs Napier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Marsh
Lafayette
J. EB. Patten
Frank Kirby
W. H. Steele, Jr
John Shaw
Valentine
Hackney
Martha
Napier
Marietta Civic League Aids Flag Day Effort and Exhibit
The Marietta Civic League chaired by Mrs John M Graham raised 23 80 from Flag Day activities spent on condensed milk through three local grocers. The league purchased 5 worth Radium hoses, with a company donation doubling the order. From Jan 26 30 an American pottery exhibit by the federation art committee drew school children with free admission and refreshments to cover costs. A $10 gift to Tallulah Falls school and $5 to Student Aid were also sent plus a new library fence.
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Marietta
Civic League Committee
John M. Graham
Civic League
General Federation
Werhave
Tallulah Falls
Mabel C. Cortelqu
Genealogical Queries From Savannah Reader Notes
Genealogical notes from Mrs Walter Scott Wilson seeking paternal line of Amelia Williams Holmes born NC about 1796 died 1872 with mother Sarah Williams born NC about 1765 died 1836. Also inquiries about Gordon family Monroe County Georgia birth of Martha Jordan in 1833 and Micajah Little Revolutionary service details requested by Mrs I Hanes Jonesboro Ga.
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Mrs
Walter Scott ‘Wilson
West Jones Street
Savannah, Ga
Gordon
Gorgon
Monroe County
Georgia
Martha Jordan
H. B
Bethune, Saing
Bethune
Cherry Little
Micajah Little
I. Hanes
Jonesboro, Ga
United Daughters of the Confederacy Officers Listed
A list of United Daughters of the Confederacy officers and post locations is published including first vice president Mrs A Rankelin and president Mrs W D Lamar of Macau and Tennille Georgia names for second and third vice presidents recording and corresponding secretaries and other roles with addresses in Georgia and nearby cities. Contributions and membership certificates are requested for the Georgia Room Confederate Museum and related funds with a 15 cent per certificate rate.
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A . Rankelin
W. D.lamar
Macau
Tennille
Zebulon Walker
Cantan Ga
CL Vercden
Moultrie
J. M Hayes
Mantezuma
Duncan Brown
Axlington Place
Macon
Mattie Shielley
Rowe
Mars
Howard Aycall
Prive de Leone Avenue
Atonta
New York D. C. Chapter Notes February Meeting Roles
The J. D. Frederick chapter in Marshallville led by Mrs. G. A. Ware reports a flourishing club with new members monthly. Miss Taylor and Mrs. Farlow Taylor Brown presented papers on southern figures, tea served, and plans for a March meeting with Mrs. H. A. Lee and Mrs. Duff B. Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Frederick
Marshallville
Miss Taylor
Farlow Taylor Brown
G. A. Ware
H. A. Lee
Duff B. Goodwin
State convention set for Getyner 26, 1915 in San Francisco
General convention notices inform State presidents that the next convention will be held Getyner 26, 1915, in San Francisco. Georgia is expected to send a large delegation. Arrangements for the U. S. C. state convention will be announced later, with the hostess chapter to decide the exact date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Georgia
Protest of Daughters of the Confederacy over Davis treason statement
Dorothy Blount Lamar transcripts protest a Baltimore sourced claim that Jefferson Davis was treasonously convicted. The Sid ney Lanier chapter vows to counter falsehoods, mobilizes 100000 Daughters across 34 states, urges fair press, and asserts Davis sought trials with renowned lawyers, referencing his postwar reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
Davis
Horace Greely
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Underwood
Jaiwyers
Dorothy Blount Lamar
Illinois division seeks to promote southern history prize
Corresponding secretary Tyler Jacob of Chicago writes to the United Daughters of the Confederacy urging state divisions to publicize a $100 prize for the best doctoral thesis on southern history at the University of Chicago. The prize includes tuition for all contestants. last year winner was Rice Jobing Anderson of Richmond, Virginia. Dr. William J. Dodd chairs southern history and supports broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Illinois
University of Chicago
Rice Jobing Anderson
Richmond
William B Giles
Virginia
William J. Dodd
Virgina
Tyler Iacob
Champlain Avenue
Chicago
Widow of John M Kell Elected Confederate Honors Leader
At the Savannah U D G convention the body elected the widow of John McIntosh Kell as an honorary president after noting Kell’s service as first lieutenant and executive officer on Civil War steamships Sumter and Alabama. The resolution cited his gallant conduct and promotion to commander in the Confederate navy in 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
U 12 G
Kell
Caroline Meriwether Goodlet
U. D. GC
Confederate States
John McIntosh Kell
Secretary of the Navy
Civil Service of
Amercay
State President Praised by Tribune-Herald Visit
Mrs Fitzpatrick visited Rome and addressed the executive board of the Woman's club praising the Georgia Training School for Girls. She spoke of juvenile courts health boards and the need for humane departments in schools highlighting state efforts in crime prevention and agriculture education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire Fitzpatrick
Erlino
Vrayside
Tome Hey
Roma Woman's Club
Tribune-Herald
Fitzpatrick
State Federation
Agricultural Department
Rnland
Nelile Peters ‘Black
Atlanta
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Girls’ Scouts of
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Marshalmville
Samuel H. Rumph
F. J. Frederick
Susie Martin
Georgia Federation
Graham
Earl DuMont
Wilson
Scott
Waverly
Browning
Ivas
News of Woman's Patriotic Societies
Daughters OF the American Revolution
Parker
England
Scotland
Ireland
Adi Sion
Ermall
Gery
Rotary
Tomany
Cloger
Hecate
Atlanti
Chattahonchea
Marietta Civic League
Auersea
UNITED _DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY
UV. D. c
Buena Vista
Madge Meighan Clements
UPD
Empire State
South
Aecatur
Stes
H.W. Cantrell
Agnes Lee
U.D.C
A. L. Broookson
College Street
Decatur
Hr. Jeter
Charles Bothwell
Ars. EB. A. Stead
Chapter House
Work
Alifornia
Walter B. Damar
Walter B. Lamar
Wranklin
Howard McCall
William McCarthy
Aevers
Agnes Scott Glee Club
Totton
Charlotte Carson
George Julian
L. 5
Mason
Maryland
Jollande Britt
Lelia Julian
Albany
W. E. Rowsey
W.W of Legg
Legg
Rowsey
William Slaughter
C. E. Fryer
Georgias Fryer
Jefferson Davis
Josiah Millard
Baltimore
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