Mrs Grant Hosts Japanese Luncheon at Driving Club
Social notes recount a luncheon hosted by Mrs W D Grant at the Driving Club in honor of her granddaughter Miss Margaret Grant. Guests included Miss Orme of New Orleans, Miss Karow of Savannah, and several gentlemen from Birmingham Washington. The venue featured a Japanese garden division, yellow rose decorations, and amethyst attire among hostess and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WD. Grant
Margaret Grant
Adrs. Grant
Joan M. Sinton
New Year Party and College Matinee Notices
A fragmented social column notes a New Year party at a home with narcissi red carnations and poinsettias hosted by Miss Isa bell Amorous and Miss Nellie Hood Ridley. It also mentions dances at the Vesper club and matinee plans at Forsyth for Miss Nell Choate and college friends from Hollins. New Year luncheon honors Mrs Elle Byrd of Tampa and Miss Marion Neal with Dresden lamp centerpiece and gold details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imma Kate “Amoruus
MM Isabell
Misa Ning Neal
Fourteenth Street
Mielle Byrd
Tampa
Marion Neal
Missionaries honored with Dow Fant home party
In Atlanta at 40 Capitol Avenue Mr and Mrs Dow Fant hosted a reception for returning missionaries Miss Cleo Young Africa Miss Elizabeth Lewis China and Mrs Banigee India A Young People’s Society officer slate was elected with W Margaret Tlor as president L Harfen first vice president Lynch second vice president Grace Bell secretary and H treasurer Heart Dice party hosted by Miss Louise Bates at Mrs W I Methvin’s Decatur home featured guests Miss Annie Lee Cray and many others Christmas decor and tea with a heart themed cake centerpiece Kathleen Muller won a prize of hand painted china
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society of the Christian Missionary Alliance
Dow ‘Fant
Capitol Avenue
Cleo Young
Africa
Elizabeth Lewis
China
Banigee
India
W. Margaret Tlor- L. Harfen
Burge
Louise Bates
W. I. Methvin
Decatur
Annie Lee Cray
Mertha Hioedworth
Cecile Trimble
Lucie Trimble
Mildred Ragsdale
Mary Horsdale
Marie Tabler
Mamie Tater
Ruteie Reiley
Stirling Price
Ella Barra
Alma Wington
Jeannette Rosenbaum
Dorothy Davis
Josephine Peabody
Kathleen Muller
Social items from Birmingham and nearby destinations
Mrs. Albert Barton White of Birmingham will arrive Monday to visit her mother Mrs. Co P Stockard. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Craig of Baltimore are staying at the Georgian Terrace. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Blosser announce the birth of a son Ward Blosser on New Year’s Day. Mr. Frederick Kloepster leaves for Florida hunting and fishing for a month. Mrs. Hiram Warner Hill of Greenville visits sister Miss Cecil Kendrick. Allan Artley returns to Savannah. Artley’s sister Miss Helen Horne will accompany him on the 7th. Percival Sneed, holidays with Archibald Brantley at Blackshear, Ga, will return home today. Mrs. Lella Kaylor and sons Steve and Leon Mumford return to Bostwick, Ga after visiting relatives. Misses Clara and Helen Foy of Scranton, Pa., visit Mrs. Thomas L Lynch on Merritts Avenue. Mrs. John Gilyer Jr. of Birmingham is guest of her mother Mrs. Gifford Anderson. East Atlanta chapter officers for the year were installed at the regular meeting. ceremonies followed by banquet and social hour. Miss Pybas of Tennessee visits Mrs. Lowry Porter after Madison trip. Mrs. Charlies Phinizy, formerly at Whoat St. Joseph’s infirmary, is convalescing and will return to Athens Sunday. Miss Augusta Gardien returns from Columbia S C after six weeks with relatives. J. S. Tavons Jr. spending holidays with Dr. and J S Lyons will return to Union Lodge Road Seminary Monday. Mr. Sam Tavons returns to Princeton Wednesday. Miss Nell Choate returns Tuesday to Hollins College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Kloepster
Florida
Hiram Warner Hill
Greenville
Cecil Kendrick
Allan Artley
Savannah
Lella Kaylor
Steve
Leon Mumford
Bostwick
Clara
Helen Foy
Scranton
Thomas L Lynch
Merritts Avenue
John Gilyer, Jr
Birmingham
Cigford Anderson
Augusta Gardien
Columbia
J. S. Tavons, Jr
J. 8. Lyons
Union Log Road Seminary
Sam Tavons
Frinceton
Go to Church Sunday Draws Big Atlanta Crowd
Go to Church Sunday expected to attract a large attendance in Atlanta. Rev. J H Atkinson of St Philip's Cathedral announces two sermons for the morning and evening on The Sunlight Road and The Dearest Name of All. Central Congregational church and other city churches invite all alike with open houses and special programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Jev
Atkinson
St. Philip's Cathedral
Prank B. Shipman
Prorer Bram
Mother seeks work to support destitute children
Dr Hebecca C Brannon of 415 Impire Life reports a worthy young mother in destitute circumstances lacking employment. She is mother to several children and their sole support. Brannon notes the mother could hold a job as bookkeeper cashier or office helper. She is Mason by birth and has not asked charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebecca C. Brannon
Impire
Ir. Brannon
Mason
Fulton U S T Council Smoker To Be Held Tonight
Fulton council 505 will hold its regular meeting Saturday night with a large smoker to celebrate the new year after the business is completed. A committee has arranged details and strong attendance is hoped for, with visiting councilors invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Council
Reguasr
New Year's Day Social Rush at Capital City Clubs
A flurry of post holiday hosting marks New Year celebrations at Atlanta clubs. At Capital City and Nine O’Clock German, large balls and late suppers unfold as hundreds attend at Piedmont Driving Club, with plans to widen the ballroom for upcoming Valentine festivities. Notables include Mrs. Grant hosting Miss Margaret Grant, Col. Lowry hosting a 14-cover dinner, and Chick Evans as guest of honor at a 6 to 7 pm tea-dance, amid Christmas decor and lingering holiday mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital City
Piedmont Driving Club
Nunnally
Driving Club
Frank S. Ellis
John D. Little
H. M. Atkinson
T. B. Paine
M Reed Hobson
J. Murphy
Colonel Lowry
Mer Moore
Grant
Beck
Milton Dargan
W. 4. Speer
Mar
William D. Grant
Margaretrant
William Grant
Frank Freeman
Washington, D. C
Jack Spalding
Alex King
Capital City Club
Chick Evans
Druid Hills Club
Frank Adair
Virginia
Vomeray
P. B. Paine
H.om. Atkinson
O. Fuller
B.D. Kenney
W. H. Kiser, Sr
OV. Rainwater
Forres
W. D. Maule
and Marine
J. BE. Murphy
New Year's Open House at YMCA Draws Large Crowd
The New Year open house at the YMCA on Luckie street drew a large crowd from 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors toured facilities, watched gymnastic exhibitions, and heard Governor Slaton praise the campaign for men and boys. An orchestra concert ran 7–10 p.m. and athletic events continued into the evening with basketball, volleyball, and pool activities. Between 1,200 and 1,306 people attended, with notable interclub games and a pyramids drill ending in a rosebud formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Luckie Street
Atlanta
Young Men’s Christian Association
Gymnasim
Tees
Board of Directors
Harrison Jones
Association
M. GC. A
Iuss
O. Smith
ML AL
George Winship, Jr
Go. Smith
Dividends Declared by Atlanta Banks Total 226 008
Dividends declared by seven Atlanta banks total 226 008 and will be paid to stockholders early this year. Banks include Atlanta National Lowry Third Fourth American Hulton and Central Bank and Trust. Each bank’s semi annual or quarterly rate and capital stock are listed with expected payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
al- Serie
Atlanta National Bank
Lowry National Bank
Third National
Capital
Fourth National
Capital Stock
wAmerican National
Hulton National
Central Bank «and Trust Corporation
Atlanta Bids To Host Travelers Protective Association Convention
Atlanta seeks the Travelers Protective Association convention, with McDonald Jett Priday of Savannah and others attending the association board meeting to decide the city. Fred Houser of the Atlanta Convention Bureau attended last April in Columbus and presented an invitation from the mayor to hold the 1815 meet in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Travelers’ Protective Tion
Georg E. Db
McDonald Jett Priday
Savannah
Association
Columbus
Fred Houser
Atlanta Convention Bureau
Holcomb Named Freight Agent for Georgia Railroad
Holcomb succeeds Fudge as solicitor freight agent for the Georgia Railroad in Atlanta and surrounding territory. Reported to Col Wilkes division freight agent. Holcomb is known to the shipping public from previous railroad business roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inetaa
S. Hoalcomb
Georgia Railroad
Atlanta
Col . Wilkes
Holcomb
Pimy
Businese
Jd. K. Fudge
Trinity Church to Open 1916 With Go to Church Sunday
Dr Charles O Jones will stress the New Year and Go-to-Church Sunday at both Trinity church services the first Sabbath of 1916. The pastor will preach on The Flight of Time and The Divine Guide with specially arranged music. Trinity Evangel, a four page weekly published by the church, will carry locals and church items. Paul P Reese is business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Jones
Trinity Church
Trinity Evangel
Jones
Elastor
Paul P. Reese
Blosser to Speak on A New Era at Union Tabernacle
Dr J W Blosser will preach at Union Tabernacle on McDaniel Street Sunday at 11 am on The New Year and a New Era. A community discussion at 7 45 pm titled The Things We Hope For will follow, open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Blosser
Union Tabernaci McDaniel Street
Wilmer to Speak at Railroad Y M C A Service
The Railroad Young Men's Christian Association announces Rev C B Wilmer D D rector of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church will be speaker at the first Sunday service at 3 30 p m. at the rooms on West Alabama street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
West Alabama Street
B. Wilmer
Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
Child Labor Law Takes Effect January First
The new child labor law bars hiring children under fourteen and a half, with exemptions for those aged twelve to fourteen and a half who hold a permission certificate issued by Fulton County labor authorities. Applications were filed with the Fulton County Commission, but no certificates have been issued yet and cases are under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Frida
Countyhill Labor Commission
E.G. Merry
Fuitan
John Br.yiikkinson
Fulton County Commission
Georgia-Raised Turkeys Sold Near Perry Farms
John W. Ahels and Fred Benger sold turkeys raised in Georgia near Perry. The farms near town previously yielded 110 birds in past sales and totaled about 1 million pounds in prior output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
John W. Ahels
Fred Benger
Berry School Opens for 1915 Session
The Berry school has opened for the 1915 session. Two hundred and seven boys answered the roll call and more arrived during the day. The school is filled to capacity and all dormitory space is taken. Prospects for the term are bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Banuary
Berry School
Services in Honor of Mrs Nixon at First Methodist
Members of the Fir st Sunday on de st Meth odist will hold a service at 9 oclock to honor co worker and teacher Mrs W M Nixon. Culuuitt and others with Miss Ethel ch will address the Lounsbury and the school invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Ni
Oelock
Culuuitt
Ethel Ch
Quested Lobring
Lounsbury
Campbell Promoted to General Agent in Athens News
Campbell, longtime Georgia Railroad agent at Athens, has been promoted to general agent covering Athens and northern reach to the Carolinas and Tennessee. W. Car Thornton succeeds him as local agent. Proposed $150,000 terminal and warehouse improvements, plus trackage, are to begin by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tea
Janis
Campbell
Bcal
The
Georgia Railroad
Athens
Carolna
Teance i
W. Car Thornton
Georgia
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Mrs. Grant
Georgia Rice
Thance
Wedness
Gladys Byrd
Wellie Dodd
Janet Hatcher
Macy Rice
Robert Macnox, Jr
Humphrey Bassett
New Haven
William Kiser, Jr
George Iinnie
Tom Hancock
Colquitt
Charles Rice
William H.’ Kiser
PB. Bird
T. Weymin
Peter F. Clarke
Tiedmont Avenue
Penelope Clarke
Eppie Stirling
Katherine Crichton
Forrest Avenue
Mr. Stewart Witham
Miss Orme
Fis
Jaeger
Soline Campbell
Eleanor Jaeger
Mont Clair
William Es
Jaeper
Palmour Johnson
Miss Edwards
Suzane Ragsdale
Jnnecon
May Edwards
Austin
Trebie Upehurch
Ruth Blackman
Lpehurch
Albert Fucurr
Iece
Wifakata Weale
M. Rich & Bros. CO
M. Rich & Eros. CO
Baraaraa Rarrar AS
Brown &Allen’s
Washington
EL. B. Scott
Phone Ivy
Dansant
Fulton and
Delvalle Counties
Eygual Suffrage Party of
Vesper Club
Lanil Mebowid
H. A. Waser
Rett
Nell Choate
Forsyth
Hollins College
Mary Murpher
Helen Rhorer
Louise King
Janet Flautche
Bure Lake
Margaret Re F Grave Bloodworth
Doris Golphing Smith
Whitehall Street
New York
Charles
Crankshaw Company
Ion Neal
Albert Barton White
City
Co. P. Stockard
George 4. Craig
Baltimore
Georgian Terrace
Clarence Blosser
Woodward Blosser
East Atlanta
Miss Pybas
Tennessce
Lowry Porter
Madison
Charlies Phinizy
St. Joseph’s Infirmary
U. S. T. Council
Shall McKenzie
Lee Worsham
Jerome Simmons
Y.M.C
T. P. A. Convention
Fudge
C. OQ. Jones
Blosser
W. B. McClellan
Ic Glellan’s
OLD
Atlanta, Ga
Montgomery, Ala
Southern States Life Insurance CO
Southern States Life Insurance Company
Wilmer 1
Ori
Candler Bldg
WM. M. Nixon
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