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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1915

Page

15

Presidents of Districts Listed by Counties

A list of district presidents with names and towns: Savannah Albany Montezuma Newnan Decatur Macon Kingston Madison Ellijay Augusta Quitman Perry and others. The roster includes Mrs. Eugenia Johnson Mrs. W C Holt Mrs. Jere Moore Mrs. Mike Powell Mrs. W H S Hamilton Mrs Bruce Jones Mrs Claud Irby Mrs A H Brenner Mrs Jeff Davis and Mrs C E Gilbert in various districts.

Eugenia Johnson Savannah Mirs W. C. Holt Albany Jere Moore Montezuma Mike Powell Newnan W. H. S. Hamilton Decatur Bruce Jones R. HB. Shippen Ellijay Venth A. H. Brenner Augusta Mre Jeff Davis Quitman Dmre E. Guhert Perry

Ellen Wilson Memorial Organizes Mountain Uplift Fund

A new Ellen Wilson Memorial organization aims to educate mountain communities in the southern states. The group will fund scholarships via an endowment, administered by the assembly’s home mission committee, and engage nationwide Presbyterian and non Presbyterian women for support and outreach. Atlanta serves as headquarters with a slate of officers and an executive committee including members from Anniston, Mers, Rome, and Baltimore.

Lear Montreat Wilson Southern Mountains Assembly Exen Centre Home Presbyterian Church Montreal Atlanta National Cabinet C. F P. Crawford TH. Latham Archibald Davis Treasure

Ninth District Report Highlights Civic Education Gains

The ninth district covers thirteen clubs with 478 members including a new Dahtonesa Home and Improve page club formed in February. At Tallulah school on September 22 seventy five clubwomen attended a productive meeting chaired by Mrs Ifugh WilHet. Education, civics, sanitation and beauty projects dominated, with prizes for yards and clubs. District clubs spent 1295 dollars on civic work, and plans for annual Tallulah school excursions, public libraries, parks, and Junior Civic leagues marked steady progress citywide.

Wth Clu Tallulall Malls Ifugh ML WiHet Camp Fire Girls Clayton-Bleckley Clayton Women’s Club Clayton High School Emizey Woman's Club Civics Civic League Gainesville Civic Club Homer Lawrenceville Jefferson Civic League Gage Junior Civic League Mt. Airy Norcross Woman's Club Teccoa Woman’s Club Tallulah School Tecnoa Civic League Hasbrary

Tenth District Bivecb Adds Clubs and Growth

Report details rapid club growth since last convention, listing new federations including Teach elup of Augusta, Old Capital club of Louisville, Civic club of Jen zibah, Gordon improvement club, and Civic League of Sparta. Teachers' Club organized by Julia Fisch, with Richmond county teachers. Louisville's Old Capital club noted for health and education efforts, cemetery fencing, and clean streets. District meeting to be held in Lonisme. various local clubs highlighted with civic improvements and Arbor Day observances.

Bivecb Temth Tt Wu Teach Elup Augusta Old Capital Club Lotisville Civic Club Jenzibah Gordon Improvement Club Civic League of Sparta Teachers’ Club Auss Julia Fisch Richmond County Cd Capital Club Louisville Givng Broad Street Lonisme Chile Ees Ceinb Woman's Club Federaion Gniel J. Srake Athens Thomas Fuleman J. J. Hammond Philomathic Sandersville Hound Table Talilah Falls Parta Round Table Thomiso Thomson Italy Centract MilledwvevinNe Georgia Ulibs Warrenton Club Courthouse Augusta Woman's Club Board ‘of Health MM. & 3. Association The Colored Civic League

Appreciation of Mrs Pattillo Enduring Civic Leader’s Passing

Rosa Woodberry eulogizes Mrs Pattillo, Atlanta pioneer civic worker and Methodist church member. The obituary highlights her devotion to women’s opportunity, community betterment, and wide social influence. Her life united faith, service, and enduring friendships within Trinity Methodist and city affairs.

Pattillo Atlanta Pioneer Club Firs Kingdom Trinity Methodist Church Womah Rosa Woodberry

Kindergarten speeches by Miss Oppenheimer

Miss Carol F P Oppenheimer, Kindergarten Chair man, seeks engagements to address women's clubs and educational groups on kindergarten topics. She directs Chatham Kindergarten, teaches at Kate Haldwin Free Kindergarten, Savannah, and promotes passage of Georgia's permissive kindergarten bill. Contact 402 Park Avenue East, Savannah.

Carol FP. Oppenheimer Miss Oppenheimer Chatham Kindergarten Kate Haldwin Free Kindergarten Association Savannah Tennessee Georgia Oppenheimer Park Avenue East

Florida federation holds twentieth annual Lakeland convention

The Florida Annual Convention at Lakeland marked the federation's twentieth meeting. Mrs. William Hocker of Ocala retired from the presidency to serve as general federation secretary and was succeeded by Mrs. W. Jennings of Jacksonville. The new constitution districts the state into ten regions for club extension with five district presidents.

Florida Federation Hter Lakeland William Hocker Ocala General Federation W. &. Jennings Jacksonville

Columbus Historical Society Formed In Georgia City

The Columbus area forms a historical society to preserve local history and mark sites. GL H W Chappell, former mayor, leads the effort with charter members enrolled. The group plans a permanent memorial for the last battle of the Civil War fought at Columbus, seeking government involvement.

Georgia The Columbus H W. Chappell United States Ty Is

Missionary Conference Planned for Milledgeville

Milledgeville Ga January 9 Special The Laymen Missionary conference will be held in Milledgeville January 2 and 22 Dr John S Jenkins of Atlanta will conduct the sessions and be assisted by two nationally known speakers It is expected many citizens from surrounding counties and nearby cities will attend The aim is to foster greater zeal for Christian work at home and abroad.

Milledgeville Milledgevile John S&s Jenkins Atlanta Eal

Organ Recital Canceled This Sunday At Church

Organ recital canceled today due to audi torium use for other purchases. Recital to resume next Sunday at the usual time.

Auditori

Tips From Texas. Dallas News Fragment

A fragmented, wry clipping notes aphorisms about living fast and planning for the rainy day. It mentions cigars, a shore in the pen, and reflections on eternity, with a brief digression on bridal veils and a humorous aside about marble cake.

Texas Dallas News

Daughters of the American Revolution Leaders Named

News of the Daughters of the American Revolution lists state officials and editors. State Editor mis Felder Ray based in Atlanta oversees the organization with assistants in Savannah Macon Athens and Augusta. State Regent Parker of Macon presides with vice regents Harper and Winby, recording secretary McCall, corresponding secretary Holt, treasurer Benton, and historian Lowery from Dawson.

Rubie Felder Ray Atlanta Walter Scott Wilson Jones St Savannah T. C. Parker Macon A. O. Harper Athens W. A. Winby Howard M'Call IRS Charles C. Holt William M. Benton Augusta J. S. Lowery Dawson Mes W. D. Lamar Bfacon WH. M. Franklin Tennille Zerul¢ Walker Canton W. C. Vereen Moultrie ALS J. M. Ayes Montezuma Uncan Brown Artington Place Macony Ga Matte Shimbley Rome Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlenta James T. Dixon Thomasville Mildred Rutherford J. W. Reeves Barnesville Georgia Room Confederate Museum Richmond ML Nesbitt ML Nesbitt, ‘Waddell Direct Georgia Helen Piano Educational Fund Troz Wnksten Wes Point Mre. F Williams Neinton N. x

January Historical Program Virst and Georgia’s early royal era

The piece surveys Georgia’s early colonial history including the repeal of slavery and liquor laws, Mary Musgrove and Bosomworth’s bid for Creeks sovereignty, and the rise of John Reynolds as Georgia’s first royal governor. It notes Oglethorpe’s departure, the Wachestandoff with Indians, and Reynolds on defense and governance before his recall in 1757.

Oglethorpe England Georgia Thomas Bosomworth Mary Musgrove Bosomworth Mary John Reynolds General Oglethorpe Tnelana America Salaburgere John Charles Wesley Africa George Whitefield New England Dorchester D. C Liberty County Lyman Hail George Whitfield South Carolina Bethesda Wesleys Methodist Episcopal Church South May Musgrove Church of England Eoglethorpe Ossabaw Sapelo St. Catharines Pipe Maker's Creek William Norton Ogiethorpe Frederica Heron Malatehee Malatchee Thomas Mary Bosomworth Ossahaw Savannah Stephens Noble Jones S Bosomworth Elfts Rosomworth Adam Bosomworth Musgrove Ossabae Island St. Catherine's Island Bosomworths Royal Navy Neet Reynolds Ozeechee River Hardwick Tle

Entertaining Convention Arrangements Complete in Atlanta

The Joseph Habersham chapter finalizes details for the Georgia D A E state convention to be held February 2 12 in Atlanta at the Hotel Analog. The executive board allocates headquarters rooms for committees and outlines decorations by Mrs George McKenzie and musical program by Mrs William Kiser Mrs W C Jarnagin and Miss Mary Griffith.

Atlanta Joseph Habersham George McKenzie William Kiser W. CC. Jarnagin Mary Griffith Samuel Lumpkin W. D. White Lumpkin A. Ft. Colcord W. Dinkins Lewis Pratt J. C George M. Niles BE. L. Connally Juliette Due Royal Chapter John XI. Slaton Governor’s Mansion Wren's Nest Uncle Remus Association W. Foster Daughters of the Confederacy Harvie Jordan

Chapter Reports From Henry Walton and Governor Milledge DAR Chapters

Henry Walton chapter held its December meeting at Les Trammell home with a lecture on Wettlecreets battle by Miss Annie Lane regent of the Kettle Creek chapter and a discussion of Wilkes County records. Officers for 1919 were listed. Dalton chapter elected officers for the coming year and named delegates to national and state DAR conventions with several alternates. After business a social hour with Mrs. Baker followed.

Henry Walton Henry Watton Daughters of the American Revolution Madison Les Trammell Wettlecreets Annie Lane Washington Kettle Creek Wilkes County Peytona Douglas Sue Leah Ashford Elise Gibbs Kitty Newton John Milledge Dalton F. ¥. Baker P. M. Trammel J. M. Herron C. M. Hollingsworth GC. Moore F. F. Baker Warren Davis W. Tt. Cannon W. E. Mann W. M. Denton H. £. Smith EH. I. Smith W. M. Wellingsworth W. I. Mann Annie Iorn Baker

Regent of Georgia Room Submits Annual Report

The Georgia room reports from Miss Katherine Stiles and Miss L T Munford praise the archival work and careful preservation of Georgia treasures. Finance shows only 637.55 of a 2,000 endowment funded, with emphasis on future historical value and need for support.

Richmond Georgia Room L. T. Munford Katherine Stiles Munford Stiles Georgia Confederacy Davis Mary de Reune de Reune South

Scholarship list of numerous Georgia chapter funds totals

A long OCR style list details many chapter scholarship funds across Georgia. It lists multiple chapters with college and university names such as Athens State Normal, Mercer University Macon, Brenau Gainesville, Shorter College Rome, Savannah Athens State Normal, and others. Totals total 14 265.00 and 32 725.00 across various units, with multiple institutes, schools, and colleges named.

Georgia Moultrie Bixkely Dublin Dublin GC Exington - v Cedartown Ray Thomas Savannah Clarksville Decatur Guthbert HawkInsyville Ty McDonough Athinta West Point Norcrass Sylvanare Maysville Dawson Brunawick Laura Rutherford Papter Fa Thomas Mhown Widalra Crittenden Shellman Augusta Uae MRE Rebecca L. Nesbit Regent Georgin Richmond Barheavilla Lula KK Rogers Scholarship Barnasville Columbus Wynton Academy Wilberton Schoo| of Music LF Fort Valley Chay Athena State Norimal Scheo Gainesville Brenau College Hawkineville Mercer University Macon Locust Grove Institute Washington Seminary At- Janta Woodberry's School Shorter Ron L . Hawkineville Bessia Tit College Athens State Nourmal Asoe SF Mt. da Sales College Wesleyan Female College Maysy Mayaville High School Quitman Athens State Normal Berry Industrial School Rome cAthens State Normalesea Mise Pape Weltool Lebloa Tenniie Chap Tennille Institute Valdosta Brengu “College Mrv Lashiinson Munsie Norfolk Jacksonvi Jacobi'y Schaal Multar Academy Buasnton Drauchona Q i Business College Weil Busineme College Dorothy Blount Athena Athena Marines College Wosbourne's Sollege Bagwell Entiege Totme Statesboro Autrew College Gulnvert I A Berlog Southern Cultage Tavera de Wilew Donwid Frasier Decatur Ferie Vrerap Weateyan Maron Brena Gainesville Solon Agnes Scott Wea Gemgla Miliary Woouburs Atlanta Osbournes Busnes College Eusia Zis aSsip District Agricultural School Atesvore Bere High V. LI Gordon Barnesville Pasitore Matirange College Taderoing Draughon Tate Normal Inetituce Lacunt Tome T. Walden Diva U Aberueen Street Chigngmy Marist College Woodberry School Miss McCord Miss Hanna Tubman High School Richmond Academy St. Mary's Academy Sacred Heart Academy Sete Toséph's Cacadéms Usta St. Patrick's’ Institute Sefeea Nea Gusta St” College Osborne Augusta - Business Coiless Athens Buseas” “College C. of C Oshborne’s Business College It. Mary's Academy le Patrick's Institute Tubman Adhioot Convent of Immaculate Mvent Atlan Aus Gusta

Important Notice to Chapter Regents on Credential Submissions

Chapter regents are urged to send credential blanks and delegate names immediately to state and national leaders. Include full Christian and husband names in ink signatures, and return blanks by March 15 to reserve seats for chapter representatives at the state conference and national congress. Mrs Howard H. McAll, state recording secretary.

I. C. Parker W. N. Benton Samuel Lumpkin Piedmont Avenue Atlanta National Congress Migs Tilda Flete User Continental Memorial Hall Washington, D. C National Society Howard H. McAll

Important Notice for State Treasurer D A R Delegates

Attention chapter regents and treasurer is called to the notice that the looks of the state treasurer will clone January 27. This is done to be properly sucked before conference. Save your delegates and the credential committee much time and confusion by having state dues and veedees in the hands of the treasurer before January 27. Martha Brow Benton State Treasurer D A R.

Regenta Muuch Martha Brow Benton

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Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs West Peachtree Street Nellie Peters Black W. B. Patillo Eugene B. Heard Middleton G. M.cabe Ellen Wilson Hardwick Jackson Sparta Andersville Sunday Chronicle Jsuape Mrs. Pattillo Florida Reginald News of Woman's Patriotic Societies Retary Virginia Butler United Daughters OF the Confederacy Regent of Georgia Room Holm Dsu
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