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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1915
Page
24
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs announces state editor Mrs Harvie Jordan of Monticello and lists officers and district presidents. Includes names of editors, directors for Literature, and district leaders across Georgia, with multiple Atlanta figures and town affiliations.
The Georgia Federation of Woman's Club held its third quarterly meeting in the We Piedmont hotel assembly room in Atlanta on June 24. Mrs. Z. I. Fitzpatrick presided, praising progress as 272 clubs were in good standing and urging dues before June to finalize the annual report. The program planned district presidents evenings, morning sessions for business, and chairmen conferences, with Savannah hosting the November 2–5 meeting. The board endorsed bills on education, Smith Lever appropriations, and other measures, and discussed legislative influence beyond the halls.
Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs urges beautification of the Dixie Highway from Chattanooga to the state by planting native trees and shrubs along roadsides. Committees from clubs coordinate with mayors, county officials, road builders, and teachers to involve schoolchildren and spread planting along connecting roads birth to a broader scenic, social and economic benefit. MLA I. Fitzpatrick, President.
Georgia faces a pivotal choice as the legislature weighs compulsory education. The piece argues for state authority to require schooling, contrasting Georgia’s illiteracy with other states. It describes mild measures, exemptions, and local board enforcement, citing Governor Harris and Superintendent Brittain. It notes South Carolina's stricter approach as a point of comparison.
The West Point Woman's club elected its 1915 officers at the final 1914 15 meeting hosted by Mrs Humphrey. New year programs include music art literature domestic science and child welfare. Officers: President C E Wright Vice President N G Boer Treasurer Ernest Jacobs Secretary Rauxe O Neal Corresponding Mrs C Williams Auditor C McKennie.
The Ninth District Federated clubs convened in Gainesville on June 9 in the Civic League’s venue to review work, hear reports, and elect officers. Mrs. J. H. Downes was named president, with Mrs. F. H. Randolph as vice president and Mrs. W. L. Logan as secretary. delegates from several clubs reported strong progress in education, libraries, legislation, and conservation.
The June milk report notes butterfat at up to 3.6 percent, clean milk with high age and 6 percent, and bacteria counts under 10 000 per cubic centimeter. Limits allow up to 100 000, with over 100 900 indicating carelessness. Milk must be kept below 0 degrees and delivered under 11 degrees. The list shows each dairyman’s city section to identify best producers.
The sheet lists DAR state officers with names and cities including Mrs Walter Wieson Savannah Macon Atlanta Moultrie Dawson and others serving as Regent Vice Regent Secretary and other roles in Georgia chapters. The document assigns roles to individuals such as Mrs T C Parker Macon and Mrs Howard Call Atlanta with titles including Regent and Historian in the 20th century Georgia DAR organization.
The June 30 interstate ceremony marked the completion of marking the Boone Trail through North Carolina Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky. Daughters of the American Revolution organized the project with state regents and four governors delivering speeches at Cumberland Gap. The four-faced joint marker honors each state and preserves the route’s history for youth education.
Correspondents request help tracing ancestors in Georgia and Virginia. Questions include Churchwell Corprew’s father and grandfather, Prichard’s father and grandfather, and Andrew Swanson and Caty Smith lineages. They seek Larkin Smith’s wife and Caty Smith’s parentage, plus details on the Smith and Swanson families in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Address A. L. P., Box 243, Sylacauga, Alabama.
Mrs. Walter Thomas regent led the Peter Barkey chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at her Blakely home on Dollars Street for the final meeting of the year. Officers for next year were elected including registrar Mrs J H Hand and second vice regent Mrs C Baggs, with regent Mrs Thomas seeking retirement but unanimously re-elected. A rising vote of thanks honored Mrs Thomas for her excellent year, music and readings were enjoyed, and eight dollars for Ellen Wilson Memorial Houses were collected.
United Daughters of the Confederacy announces officers including Mrs WL Laman of Maran Ga as president and Mrs WL Mo Frarkler Teenie Ga as second vice president Also listed are Zebulon Walren Canton Ga third vice president Hates Aten Ga corresponding secretary and Sims Howard Calla Macon Ga as historian Others include Miss Seldenman for lite editor and Mrs Reaves Barceldie Ga for contentions contact at 48 Waddell Street Atlanta for Georgla Birt Helra Plane Educational Fund and membership certificates requests to Mrs FR Williams Newton.
A list of U D C Georgia Division scholarships for the next scholastic term is detailed. Numerous schools across several states offer stipends from 25 to 625 dollars, with conditions on Confederate lineage, grade completion, and recommended applicants. Address ADA Ramp Waldé, Chairman, Scholarship Committee, Augusta, Georgia.
The report covers a 1915 Historical Essay Contest with over 6,000 essays on causes of the Civil War. Mion E. Jones of Statesboro won the medal with 93 percent. ten finalists named include Rina Jones Statesboro Harry Lee Cordele Nanalype Brown Vine Myrtle Johnson Madison Edna Wardy Sycamore Willard Thompson May No Name Elberton Charles Sidnor Rome Sara Katherine Britt Sylvania Paul Tyner Macon. The piece thanks teachers and pupils, notes judging by a state committee, and mentions Flag Day activities hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution with songs, readings, and refreshments.
State regent Mrs T C Parker delivered an inspiring speech at the state conference of the Children of the Confederacy held in Macon. She also spoke at the colonial tea for the Griffin Pulaski chapter on July 3 where she was guest of honor.
July 4 advises selling vegetables and flowers on Whitehall Street each morning. warnings on tomato worms with a spray formula of arsenate of lead. July 6 suggests removing wormy potatoes and thinning beets. July 7 covers weeding, cultivation, and dusting green foliage with a lime based dust. July 10 urges harvesting onions and peppers early Saturdays.
A reader writes about peach farming in Elverta and Houston County praising the crop, pricing, and orchard work. The writer mentions plans to become an eye doctor, praises Early Rose peaches, and notes family and community names while inviting a visit to his garden.
The July Garden advises planting in April efforts continue in May and June with Julys work to avoid drudgery. It highlights risks from pests drought and weeds, recommends key crops like sweet corn beans lettuce cucumbers potatoes spinach radishes and notes careful watering and firm packing for transplanting in July. It stresses quick germination and moisture for late sowings and proper soil packing before planting cabbage and cauliflower.
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