Better Film Movement in Louisville Birth of Childrens Motion Picture Reform
Louisville pioneers a child oriented film movement aiming to regulate and improve pictures shown to youngsters. A 79 item censorship list circulated by Mrs Frederick Leavy guides exhibitions, with National Board of Censorship aiding standards for under 16 programs.
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Lousv We
Board of Censorship
Frederick Leavy
Louisville
Oroughly
Glumbusia
National Board of Censorship
tNus
Charman
Civus
Nts
Orrin G Cocks
Fifth Avenue
New York City
National Board
Church
Rt 13
Executive Board of Federation Meeting January 27
Executive Board of Federation will convene Thursday January 27 in the assembly room of Liedtm. Mrs ZT Rigpatre presides with sparse attendance. Members listed include Mr James Duke, Mrs Ne Te Boor, Mrs Veronica Harvie, and many others from cities such as Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Columbus, and Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Board of
Federation
Rigpatre
Howard Mul
Pantheon Ail
Ein
Fitep Shiek
Masyile
James Duke
Micah
Lanier Memorial statue plans spark Macon ceremony demand
Flawed OCR reveals Lanier memorial effort in Macon with talks of a true statue honoring Sidney Lanier. Committee envisions a lasting monument to his holiness, beauty, and duty to teach, aiming to inspire future generations through school observances and a February dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonia
Lanier
Sidmey Lanier Memorial Committee
Hia
Taner
Macon
Brett
Tim
Georgia Honors Lanier With Memorial Movement
A Georgia civic pledge urges honoring Sidney Lanier for his life and work. The piece notes Indiana’s pride in James Whitcomb Riley and calls for a Georgia Lanier memorial, with Mrs A We Lane as treasurer and funds sent to her or Mayor Reidges smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanier
Indiana
James Whitcomb Riley
Sidney Lanier
People of Georgia
Anis Lanier
A We Lane
Reidges Smith
Georgia Horticultural Society Meets in Athens
The Georgia Horticultural Society gathered in Athens for a two day meeting at the State Agricultural College. The group recalled its 60 year history with officers led by PJ Beckin and Richard Peters. A series of resolutions urged cooperation with the Women’s Clubs of Georgia and proposed a Peach Blossom Festival akin to California’s Plum Blossom and Rose parades. The plan includes a statewide observance for peaches with a large Orange Armival style event, and a request to Governor Harris for a proclamation on the peach industry’s value to Georgia.
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Athens
State Agricultural College
PJ Beckinin
Richard Peters
Atlanta
William WV. Waite
Georgia
State Agricultural Society
California
Portland
Oregon
Japan
Vate
Mra Black
Harris
Tom Beng
New Officers Named in Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Mrs FitzPatrick announces officer slate for Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs with Frank Tawson Tublin named Twelfth district president to fill vacated term, W Van Looose as civil service chairman, Mrs Spencer Atkinson Atlanta named chairman of legislation, Mrs Julian de Bruyn Koya Savannah named chairman of music, Ida H Fitzpatrick presiding as federation president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Federation of Womens
Ctnba
Frank Tawson Tublin
Twelfth
TN Watkina
W van Lloose
Rome
Spencer Atkinson
Atlanta
Mev Tan Cyle
Julian de Bruyn
Granger
Cartersville
Ida H Ofitzpatrinc
Georgia Federation of Womeny Clubs
Yesterday Folk Poem by Mis Mary J Black
A club poem narrates an elderly woman reflecting on aging and change. It blends humor and social commentary about time, schooling, buses, streets, and builders, urging resilience and cheer as past and present merge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis Mary J Blackburn
Thinkin
Spein
Ladies of Hazlehurst Organize Civic Club
The Maziehurst Woman’s Club forms with thirty charter members and aims to do local work in civics health education literature music home economics and social service. The new club seeks community help as it begins activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
Haglehurst
Maziehurst
United Daughters of the Confederacy Georgia Officers Named
A list of state officers and officials for the United Daughters of the Confederacy of Georgia includes national president Mrs Walter D Lamar of Macon asst president Mrs Herbert M Franklin of Tinarville Ga recording secretary Mrs James Watt of Thomasville Ga corresponding secretary Mrs A E Gilmore of Teasene treasurer Mrs Ba Grady of Sarangi Ga historian Mildred Ruthercord Adiens Ga registrar Mrs Zerulon Wilco of Canlen Te Cannteen treasurer and other positions.
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Walter D Lamar
Macon
Trams
Herbert M Franklin
Tenallle
Rice
AEN
Batson
Allents
Mus
Harsolo
Sie
Nols James Watt Thomasiile
Junggy Montezuma
Correenonding
A&e Gilmore Teasene
Grady Sarangi
Anse Rbany Dwailds
Anse Rbany Dwailds Eastman Ga Historian Moss Mildred Ruthercord Adiens
Zerulon Wilco Canlen
Eee
Rebecca Black Dupont
Aarainah
Gealan Goeeh
DAE Confederate Museum
Rishmond
Rl, Nesbitt Af
President General's Message from The Confederate Veteran
The Confederate Veteran's President General Cornelia Power Odenheimer sends greetings for the new year, urges support for subscriptions and the paper, and calls for backing a bill to provide a national home for indigent Confederate veterans. She notes the passing of Elizabeth Bushinsky and praises efforts to fund memorials, pensions, and a home, urging senators and representatives to support the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Confederacy
United Daughters of the Confederacy
CB Tate
Pulaski
Arlington
Shiloh
Daughters of the Confederacy
Elizabeth B Bushinsky
Troy, Ala
Magnus Thompson
Washington
District of Columbia
Ariington
Congress
Seasion
Senator Works of
California
Albert Estopinal
Wall
Senate
House
Young
Ornelia Branch Stone
Texas
South
Velaians
Works
Cornelia
Odenheimer
Women in Confed Loyalty Hearings at Chickamauga
U D C Chickamauga chapter hosts January meeting with visitors Mrs Mann Mrs Arnold and Mrs White. Donation pledges to Alexander Stephens memorial and Shiloh monument. Memorial window pledge to Miss Matila Johnson noted. Lee and Jackson program and discussion follow, unveilings of reconstruction plans for George and Lees birth day. Arlington chapter reports strong start with plans for historical essay contest with Miss Griffith noted.
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Chickamauga
LDC
Willam H Steele
Wi Mann
Dalton
Laroline Arnold
N A White
Alexander Stephens
Crawfordville
Shiloh
Red Cross
Washington
Matila Johnson
Confederacy
Secon
Cle Lea
Walker County
Lee and Jackson
Wero
Tov Jackson
114 Frateman
Saints of the Confederacy
F D Wright
Arlington
Arington
W. Saunders
Orioles
Joy
Miss Griffith
George
Lees
B H Askew
Old Club Officers List Preserved in Memoriam Record
The note lists officers including president Mrs O C Branch vice president Mrs Alex Cromartle recording secretary Misa Jo Armstrong corresponding secretary Mrs WM Girtman treasurer Mrs Fred Jarman and parliamentarian Mrs 8 BD Dell for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O C Branch
Alex Cromartle
Misa Jo Armstrong
WM. Girt
Fred Jarman
Dell
Georgia clubs urged to send delegates to May biennial
In a call to Georgia clubs the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial in New York City is set for May 2 to June 2 1916. Georgia must file all applicant details by March 23. Georgia enters the federation with four clubs already aboard and seeks a fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgy
New York City
Georgia
Federation of Moment Club
Georgias
Great Northern
West Tashto Seventh Street
Alabama
District of Columbia
Florida
Womans Civie Club
Gainesville
Womans Club
Thomson
Womans ‘Improvement
Blackshear
Wy- Toodaugis
Valdosta
Romert
Daniel General Federation
Visit to 7 DD Cc convention in Thomasville discussed
A meeting was scheduled for all members to gather and contribute bulbs or plants for the 1 DC park during a talk in Thomasville. After the program, refreshments were served.
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Ing
DD Cc
Tribute to the Loyal Darkey of the Old South
At a Georgia U DC luncheon in Thomasville, Mrs. A McD Wilson extolled the faithful service of enslaved Black people in the old South. She praised the devotion of enslaved persons and the loyalty shown by darkey figures who guarded masters during war and in death, urging a monument to their supposed loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
U DC
Thomasville Gap
Old South
Mena Soula
Henry Grady
South
Marster
Darkey
McD Wilson
Chairman of Arts Obtains Exhibits for Georgia Clubs
Mass Joy Harper of Rome is the state chairman of arts and handicrafts. She announces Art Exhibit No 4 issued by the General Federation of Womens Clubs art department. The display features twenty large color prints showing American painting development. Rental is 5 dollars plus forwarding charges. each city may host the exhibit for a week. Duplicates available from Detroit Publishing Company. clubs should contact Miss Harper promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass Joy Harper
Rome
Georgia
General Federation of Womens Club
Detroit
Miss Harper
Eliminating Adult Illiteracy in Houston County
A Fort Valley resident lauds Houston county efforts to end adult illiteracy through a moonlight school program begun months earlier. About fifteen hundred Black residents and seventy five White participants were enrolled, with progress toward making all adults literate by January. Dublin also reports a large community Christmas tree with around three hundred voices caroling.
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Mra
A Houser
Fort Valley
Houston
Moonlight Aboola
County Dublin
Madison Women’s Club Social Afternoon Planned
The Madison Women’s club will host an elaborate social afternoon on January 23 with a full representation of home women invited. Guests include state president Mrs Z L Fitzpatrick, eighth district president Mrs Yow, and state editor Mrs Harvie Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Womens Club
Mra Z L Fitz’patrick
Yow
Harvie Jordan
Henry Walton
Madison
Cornelius Wason
Daughters of the American Revolution Officials Named
State Editor Miss Rubt Felder Ray lists city editors and officers for Georgia DAR including State Regent Mrs T C Parker in Macon, First Vice Regent Athens Mrs Harper, and other roles in Savannah Athens Atlanta Macon Savannah Dawson Moultrie and Dawson counties with addresses and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubt Felder Ray
West Mth St
Atlanta
Mras Walter
Wilsoy
EB Jones St Savensah
T C Parker
Macon Ga
Harper
Athens Ga
W . Win Burn
Savannah Ga
Howard M Call
Mras Charles C Holt
W C Verren Moultrie
MRAS
Lowery
State Regent Urges Reports For State And National Meetings
Georgia State Regent Susie Derry Parker calls on all chapters to prepare complete year reports and list of officers for the February Columbus conference. Chapters must send two copies of reports on legal cap by March 10 and include two copies of reports for state regent and state recording secretary, with emphasis on concise third person wording.
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Columbus
National Congress
Ths
Targ
SUSIE _DERRY PARKER
Georgia
D A R Chapters Report Activities In Georgia
Several D A R chapters in Georgia report officers elected for the coming year and review recent events. Valdosta delegates chosen for state and national conventions. history projects and chapter houses discussed. Henry Walton and Governor John Milledge chapters host programs with scholarships and park beautification plans. Americas Council of Safety plans state conference delegates and a military medal proposal. Cultural papers on Washington and Tomochichi presented, with community programs noted.
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James Jackson Chanter
James Jackson
D A. R
Valdosta
C Brantley
John A Irving Vies
Mra
T A. Bower
Mre
Parke
Ruth Converse
JT ‘Wood
Sam’ Register
Mra CT Smith Press
Louise Howard
Lowndes County
Lone
Washington Ag
W OT Parker
Laura Ashley
Washingtons
Club Activities and Peace Plans Highlight 20th Century Club Notes
The Twentieth Century Club of Boston publishes a decalog urging members to value club duties, attend meetings, and pay dues. Macon Pan-Hellenic adopts private home programs to emphasize the literary element. A national peace meeting plan launches on Washington’s Birthday to oppose unnecessary war prep. Jane Addams leads the national peace party. Senator Shafroth proposes government funding for mail roads and a highway bill.
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Lab
Twentieth Century Club of
Boston
Sasha
Magom
Macon
Jane Addams
Shafroth
Colorado
United States
Wise Indian muale solo by Mrs J W Harris Reaume Sequoya
Mrs J W Harris Reaume performs a solo piece titled Wise Indian muale at Sequoya as part of the Modern Cadmus program led by Mrs JE High ower.
Wesleyan Plans Fine Celebration of Georgia Day
Wesleyan College in Macon plans a Georgia Day celebration on February 13. The United States flag will be raised over the college, the first women’s college to do so. Daughters of the American Revolution chapters, mayor and council, chamber of commerce, alumnae, Wesleyan faculty and students, Mercer faculty and students, city press, public school students, and all citizens are invited.
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Macon
Georgia
United States
Wesleyan College
Daughters of the American Revolution
Aty
Chamber of Commerce
Fycult
Wesleyan
Mercer
Ity
Miitary
Schoals
SLSTE_CLART PARKER
Genealogical Inquiries From Thurman and Grogan Kin
Genealogical requests seek ancestors of David Thurman st from South Carolina to Georgia about 1772 and descendants including David Jr and Benjamin with daughters Mary Lucy Jane and Anna born in 1823 and 1828. Also Clarissa Brown Grogan born Spartanburg, moved to Cherokee County Alabama, married Walden Wall of Welker County Georgia. any information appreciated.
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Thurman
David Thurman
South Carolina
Georgi
Atlanta
David, Jr
Benjamin
Mary Lucy Jane
Anna
Grogan
Clarissa Brown Grogan
Spartanburgh
Cherekes County
Alabama
Wale Bern Wall
Welker County
Georgia
Important Notice for Regents on Patriotic Education
Mire 5 Wh. Fonter state chairman of the patriotic education committee requests regents of all chapters report the work they have done this year for patriotic education by February 1 for inclusion in the state conference report. Address Mrs. W. Foster 711 Peach tree street Atlanta.
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John Milledge
Dalton
King Street
Mra L. J Allyn
Mra JC King
Watin House
Dar
Fonter
Mra
W. Foster
Peache Tree Street
Atlanta
Cooperation in Rural Public Road Building Policy
The act outlines intergovernmental cooperation among Indiana counties, the state, and the United States for rural public road projects used for mail delivery. It provides that when individuals donate $10 000 or more to building or improving such roads, a portion is funded by the county and state at $1 000 each, with the United States contributing an equivalent amount.
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United States
Quitman Woman's Club elects Mrs Hunter president
At the last meeting the Quitman Woman's Club elected Mrs Walter Hunter as president to fill the vacancy left by Mrs J R Davia Vee Jf tmbson who served as first vice president. The club plans a cabaret tea in February and has started several civic projects including school grounds planting and street parks improvements with city aid.
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Quitman End
wWorecn
Chile
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Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Monticello
Gaes
Ngir Carterayii Dire Ciory
J Lindsay Johnson Rome
Hugh Willet
Tanta Ure Harvie
Dan Wuat
Fagenta Joumton
Savannah
Woool Niuiny
Jere Moore Montezuma
Veal Kitchens
Builockville
Hamiltun
Decatur
Bruce Jones
Sproull Bouche Rema
Blow “Lavonia
Kops
Waller Damar Macan
A P Coles
Tullan Bales
Eugene Heard Michtet
Mob
Jehnsen
Van
Otto
Schaal
Breil
Mins
Faso
Tauehimgly
GA. Horticultural Society
Chiliren
Masy
Ladies OF Hazlehurst
News of Woman's Patriotic Societies
United Daughters OF the Confederacy OF Georgia
U. D.C
Mes
Julian de Bruyn Kops
Lakeland
Fla
Tampa
Mrs
Walter 5. Wilson
E. Jones Street
Savannah, Ga
Mrs. Hunter
Quitman Woman’s Club
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