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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1915

Page

9

Mrs Grant Hosts Japanese Luncheon at Driving Club

Mrs W D Grant entertained 110 guests at the Driving Club in a Japanese garden setting in honor of her granddaughter Miss Margaret Grant and guests from New Orleans Savannah Birmingham and Washington. Attendants included Mrs Joan Sinton and others in amethyst and blue ensembles.

Mrs. Grant WD. Grant Margaret Grant Adrs. Grant Joan M. Sinton Mr. Stewart Witham Miss Orme Fis

Missionary Honor Tea and Heart Dice Party Gatherings

The article recounts two social events. At 40 Capitol Avenue, Mr and Mrs Dow Fant hosted a missionary tribute with twelve guests to honor returning missionaries Miss Cleo Young Africa Miss Elizabeth Lewis China and Mrs Banigee India. Officers were elected: W Margaret Tlor first vice president L Harfen second vice president Grace Bell secretary and treasurer.

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

Social items from Birmingham to Savannah feature visits and births

Mrs Albert Barton White of Birmingham plans to arrive Monday to visit her mother Mrs Co P Stockard. Mr and Mrs George Craig of Baltimore spend time at the Georgian Terrace. Mr and Mrs Clarence Blosser announce their son Ward born New Year’s Day. Frederick Kloepster heads for a Florida hunting trip. Mrs Hiram Warner Hill of Greenville visits sister Miss Cecil Kendrick. Allan Artley returns to Savannah. Artley party leaves the 7th with Miss Helen Horiue. Percival Sneed, holiday guest at Blackshear, Ga, goes 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 visits her mother Mrs cig ford Anderson. East Atlanta chapter officers elected at last Tuesday’s meeting. ceremonies public with banquet and social hour. Miss Pybas of Tennessee visits Mrs Lowry Porter after Madison trip. Mrs Charlies Phinizy convalesces at St Joseph’s infirmary and will return to Athens Sunday. Miss Augusta Gardien returns from Columbia S C after six weeks with relatives. Mr J S Tavons Jr spending holidays with Dr and J S Lyons then returns to Union lo g road seminary Monday. Mr Sam Tavons returns to Princeton Wednesday. Miss Nell Choate to return Tuesday to Hollins College.

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 Crowds in Atlanta

Atlanta churches prepare for Go-to-Church Sunday with major programs and two sermons at St. Philip's Cathedral. Dean Jev H Atkinson will preach The Sunlight Road in the morning and The Dearest Name of All at night, inviting sinners and all people to attend and be welcomed.

Atlanta Jev Atkinson St. Philip's Cathedral Prank B. Shipman Prorer Bram

Mother seeks work to support destitute children

Dr Hebecca C Brannon notes a mother in destitute circumstances lacking employment to provide for several children. She could take a responsible office job such as bookkeeper or cashier. The mother, daughter of Mason, has not sought charity.

Hebecca C. Brannon Impire Ir. Brannon Mason

Fulton Council Smoker Scheduled Tonight

Fulton council 505 will hold its regular meeting Saturday night and will be followed by a large smoker to mark the new year. A committee has arranged details and the event is expected to draw a full attendance from members and visiting councillors alike.

Fulton Council Reguasr

New Year Celebrations Light Up Capital City Club

The Capital City club hosts a breakfast for New Year revelers after 1 AM with bacon and eggs. At Nine O’Clock German club a 250-strong audience enjoys a lavish ball beyond midnight while Piedmont Driving club hosts 400 guests from 5 PM to 10 PM with cabaret dances by Miss Mooney and Mr. Gaynor. Prestigious guests pack the Driving club as plans begin to expand the ballroom for a Valentine ball, with Christmas decor adding festive glow.

Capital City Piedmont Driving Club

New Year's Open House at YMCA Draws Crowd in Atlanta

The YMCA on Luckie Street hosted a New Year Open House from 2:30 PM to 10 PM with guided tours, gym demonstrations, swimming, and a concert. Governor Slaton spoke about the campaign for men and boys as hundreds attended and about 100 volunteers assisted. Evening events featured basketball and volleyball contests, an aquatic show, and a large poolside program.

Young Men's Christian Association Luckie Street Atlanta Young Men’s Christian Association Gymnasim Association M. GC. A Iuss O. Smith ML AL George Winship, Jr Go. Smith

Dividends Declared by Atlanta Banks Totals 226 008

Nearly a quarter million dollars will be paid to stockholders on the first of the year. The seven clearing house banks report 226 008 in total dividends with detailed semi annual and quarterly rates. Atlanta National 60 000 Lowry 50 000 Third 30 000 Fourth 60 000 American 36 000 Hulton 5 060 Central Bank 1 000 expected January payout.

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 Meet

Atlanta bids to host the Travelers Protective Association convention. Delegates from Georgia attend the association board meeting to decide the city for the 1815 event. Fred Houser of the Atlanta Convention Bureau attended last April’s Columbus meeting and presented a mayoral invitation to hold the 1815 gathering in Atlanta.

Atlanta Travelers’ Protective Tion Georg E. Db McDonald Jett Priday Savannah Association Columbus Fred Houser Atlanta Convention Bureau

Holcomb Succeeds Fudge as Georgia Railroad Freight Agent

Holcomb is appointed solicitation freight agent for Atlanta territory. Reported to Col Wilkes division freight agent. Holcomb previously worked in railroad business and succeeds J K Fudge who resigned.

Inetaa S. Hoalcomb Georgia Railroad Atlanta Col . Wilkes Holcomb Pimy Businese Jd. K. Fudge

Topics Announced by Dr Charles O Jones at Trinity Church

Dr Charles O Jones will stress the New Year and Go-to-Church Sunday at both services the first Sabbath of 1916. The pastor will preach on The Flight of Time and The Divine Guide. Trinity Church plans a four page weekly The Trinity Evangel with Paul P Reese as business manager and elastor Dr Jones.

Charles O. Jones Trinity Church Trinity Evangel Jones Elastor Paul P. Reese

Blosser to Preach On A New Era at Union Tabernacle

Dr J W Blosser will speak at Union Tabernacle on McDaniel Street Sunday at 11 am delivering The New Year and a New Era. A general discussion at 7 45 pm on The Things We Hope For will be open to all.

J. W. Blosser Union Tabernaci McDaniel Street

Wilmer to Be Heard at Railroad Y M C A

The Railroad Young Men's Christian Association announces Rev. C. B. Wilmer D D rector of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church will speak at the service on the first Sunday of the year at 3 30 p m at rooms on West Alabama Street.

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 prohibits employment of children under fourteen and a half, unless they are aged twelve to fourteen and a half with a county labor certificate. Certificates are to be approved by Fulton County officials, including E G Merry, John B Richardson, and a district public school teacher. Several Fulton County children filed applications. none have certificates yet as the commission investigates.

General Assembly Frida Countyhill Labor Commission E.G. Merry Fuitan John Br.yiikkinson Fulton County Commission

Georgia-Raised Turkeys Sold Near Perry

John W. Ahels and Fred Benger have sold turkeys from their farms near Perry in a past season, totaling about 110 birds raising concerns about local poultry production in January.

Perry John W. Ahels Fred Benger

Berry School Opens for 1915 Session in Rome

The Berry school has opened for the 1915 session with 207 boys answering the roll call and more arriving during the day. The institution is filled to capacity and all dormitory space is taken. Prospects for the term are very bright.

Rome Banuary Berry School

Services in honor of Mrs William Nixon

The First Sunday on st Meth od will hold a service in honor of co-worker and teacher Mrs William M Nixon at 9 oclock Sunday. Ethel Lobring and others will address attendees as the school expresses appreciation for her service.

WM. M. Nixon William M. Ni Oelock Culuuitt Ethel Ch Quested Lobring Lounsbury

Campbell Promoted Railroad Agent in Athens Georgia

Campbell, longtime bcal agent of the Georgia railroad at Athens, has been promoted to general agent for the system. W. Car Thornton succeeds him as local agent. Work on the proposed 150000 dollar improvements in terminals warehouses and trackage will begin by the end of the month.

Tea Janis Campbell Bcal The Georgia Railroad Athens Carolna Teance i W. Car Thornton Georgia

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