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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1921

Page

8

Society Alfresco Barbecue At Atlanta Woman's Club

The Atlanta Woman's Club market committee chaired by Mrs Norman Sharp will host an al fresco barbecue at 8 on Thursday afternoon July 28 on club grounds. W H White Jr of White Provision Co will donate the barbecue and the event benefits the auditorium fund. Co chairs are Mrs Russell Bridges and Mrs M A Thrower with many volunteers assisting. A wireless music program will be featured and plans for a new municipal market building will be showcased by architect A Ten Huck Brown. Mrs Irving S Thomas will discuss municipal markets and benefits from their development, with civic leaders and press in attendance. The event promises a formal, well-heeled gathering of club and city figures.

Alfresco Woman's Club Atlanta Woman's Club Norman Sharp W. H. White, Jr White Provision Company Russell Bridges M. &. Thrower BM. Boykin Alonzo Richardson Ernest L. Rhodes Louis Leonard J. E McRee Julian Thomas W. N. Hannaberry George H. Branon J. B Rome W. B Price-Smith W. B Price-Smith and Mra. George Obear Unitedates A. Ten Huck Brown Irving S Thomas Tifa Northwest City Council State Bureau of Marets

Rozium Guards Feet From Germs For Pain Relief

Painful feet with corns bunions and ingrowing nails are linked to skin germs. Rozium antiseptic cooling cream cleanses soothes deodorizes and heals fast. Available 350 at drug stores with money back guarantee if not delighted.

Evansville Girl Credits Vegetable Compound For Relief

Stella Linxwiler of Evansville Indiana says the plant-based Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound eased her irregular periods backaches and fatigue after months of suffering. She urges other girls with similar symptoms to try the remedy and shares her positive experience.

Evansville Ind Lydia EB. Pinkham Stella Linx Witer Second St Miss Linxwiler Lydia B. Pinkham

Social Event Calendar Highlights Elegant Local Parties

Mr and Mrs Bolling Jones host a dinner dance at the Piedmont Driving Club for guests Mrs Margaret Saunders and Miss Katherine Camp of Roanoke Va. A Cascade Terrace scrip dance for the college set, and the All Southern Seven Orchestra at Segadio's provide evening entertainment. Box party for Mr and Mrs John R Hornaday of Birmingham hosted by Mr and Mrs Horace Preston and Mr and Mrs McCord Brown with rose decor and a six- candle pink iced cake. Mrs Fair aided by Mrs Moller and others. Frances small in a white lace frock enjoyed the affair.

Segadlo’s Legadio's Virginia Maryland Col Jege Washington and Lee University South Dozier Lowndes Withiam Carnagin Edward van Winkle J. Orme James B Nevin Robert W Davis J P Allen A J. Poole Inman Sanders Charles Northen Won Goldsmith Gun T Dodd Eon Walker Kenncck Scott Joseph S Raine James Wiliams Mrs Fair Moller Arthur Hammond Harvey Hin Hall Camp Frances John R Hornady Birmingham Ala Murray Howard Howard Hornady Limc Horace Preston McCord Brown

Honor for Lieutenant Swarthout at Camp Jesup dinner

The Camp Jesup officers hosted a dinner danceTuesday at the Officers' club in honor of Lieutenant and Mrs Jack Swarthout whose marriage was recent. About one hundred army guests attended as the couple received a silver chest from the officers. Pink roses and ferns decorated the club and an orchestra supplied music.

Swarthout Camp Jesup Jack Swarthout Army

Teas and Gardens Mark Welcoming Afternoons for Friends

Mrs H Frank West hosted yesterday afternoon at her West Peachtree home in honor of her sister Mrs Ira Jones of Los Angeles known here as Genie West daughter of the late Colonel Andrew J West. The rooms overflowed with lavender pink gladioli in a silver vase the table clothed in Cluny and lit by unshaded silver candelsticks. Mrs West wore gray Georgette crepe with pink roses while Mrs Jones wore lace over satin with pink lavender flowers. The event was aided by the Junior Order of Old Fashioned Women and many young friends attended.

Ira Jones H. Frank West West Peachtree Los Angeles Cal Genie West Andrew J West Amorous John Carmichael Washington, DC Dougald Carmichael Bilow Marton Amorous el Sitco Marietta Douglas Carmichael

Bright Parties And Teas at Woman's Club

The Woman's club hosted bright social affairs honoring visitors. Rooms featured pink hydrangeas and gladiola arrangements. Mrs. Howard McCutcheon led a morning bridge luncheon for Mrs. R. D. Sims of Spartanburg with French novelties for top score. Afternoon teas included Mrs. Nellie Dumas and guests from Florida, Louisiana, and Arkansas among others. Numerous other entertaining groups were noted in the day’s social pages.

McCutcheon Howard McCutcheon R. D. Sims Spartanburg Aiso 3 McCutcheon Mre R Suns Thomas C Mell L. C. McKinney DeLoach Pinckney Sims Co, Y. House R. C Turner Walter Wilson Dumas Nellie Dumas Hugh Futch St. Petersburg Fla Jason S McCants Oceola Ark Emmett L. Bush New Orleans Samuel Rutherford Juliette Rutherford Forsyth Jean Donaldson M. Allen Hal S Dumas William Remond A Peppard Colcord Warraret Daman

Psychological Society to Meet at Anstey Hotel

The Atlanta Psychological Society will convene Sunday afternoon at 3:30 in the Mahogany Room of the Anstey hotel. The topic is Self-Reliance. All interested are invited to attend.

Social Guests and Trips Across Chattanooga Scene

Mrs T B Norris and Miss Es tell Fort are the guests of Mrs Marshall in Chattanooga. Many social journeys unfold with visits to Birmingham Richmond Knoxville and North Carolina as Misses and Mrs visit friends, attend house parties and motor trips across the region.

T. B .Norris Estell Fort Ernest E Dallis Charlotte Meador Lehman Phelan Asheville Lawson Kiser Grady Black North Carolina

Automobile Stolen From Sterne Residence

Neighbors mistook a man named Bornly as Mr Sterne’s employee and saw him drive away a seven passenger Teffrey touring car with license 4685 from 22 East Third Street. The theft was reported to police.

Bornly A. H. Sterne East Third Street Mr. Sterne

Celebrate Birthday of Miss Rutherford

Miss Mildred Rutherford, famed southern historian and head of Lucy Cobb Institute in Athens, will be honored by multiple Georgia Children of the Confederacy chapters. The society established the Mildred Rutherford scholarship at Lucy Cobb to honor her legacy, with annual observances planned statewide.

Mildred Rutherford South Lucy Cobb Institute Athens Georgia Chilldren of the Confederacy Children of the Confederacy Lucy Cobb Margaret A Wilson Miss

Luncheon Honors State Regent by Margaret A Wilson Chapter

Mrs J S Nichols hosted a West End luncheon for Mrs Peter J Nix of Albany, Georgia, state director of the Children of the Confederacy. Guests included Mrs Nix and other chapter leaders. A session followed with addresses stressing preservation of tradition and history.

J & Nichols Margaret A Wualson Children of the Confederacy West End Peter J Nix Albany Georgia Nix BR G Merry John Hornaday Birmingham aAla A Med. Wilson John A Perdue Bryan Collier B. T. Connally Atlanta Katherine Culberson Perdue Wilson Colher Culberson

Junior Chamber members inspect big Hanson Plant in Oakland City

Atlantas Junior Chamber of Commerce members visited Hanson Motor Company plant in Oakland City on a business tour. J Robinson led the group as they toured all departments from paint shop to assembly room and learned plant operations. the visit ended with a display of watermelons for the guests.

Atlanta J. Robinson Hanson

Christian Endeavor Society Rally Promises New York Convention Review

The West End Christian church will host a Sunday evening rally with Rev B B Quick of this city presenting a review of the sixth worlds Christian Endeavor convention in New York. Rev R F Kirkpatrick of the West End Presbyterian church will also attend and share impressions. Quick oversees Bible school and Endeavor work in Georgia through Carolinas, and has spoken at six Dixie state conventions.

Christian Endeavor Society West End North South Carolin Christian Endeavor Dixie

E Richard Knodel Dies Friday Morning

Richard Knodel 31, manager in the structural department of Austin Bros, died Friday morning at 10:30 at St. Josephs sanitarium after a weeklong illness. A Syracuse native and Syracuse University graduate, he had moved to Atlanta four years ago and rose to an important executive role. He is survived by his wife, father, brother, and sister, all in Syracuse. The body rests at Poole's undertaking establishment pending his brother's arrival from Syracuse.

Richard Knodel Austin Bros Company St. Joseph's Sanitarium Mr. Knodel Atlanta Knodel Atlants Syracuse N.Y University of Syracuse Syracuse Crew Birmingham Ois Brown Greenwood Avenue Harry] G. Poole

Private Rhodes Discharged Without Honor at Fort Oglethorpe

Chattanooga Tenn July 15 It was announced at Fort Oglethorpe that Private George F Rhodes of the Sixth Cavalry received a discharge without honor after a board of officers reviewed his care in the guardhouse The action followed orders from Major General John F Morison commander of the Fourth corps area and related to the earlier removal of Colonel Frederick Foltz from command of the post

Chattanooga Tenn Fort Oglethorpe George F. Rhodes Sixth Cavalry Frederick Foltz John F. Morison Fourth Corps

Three Auto Crashes Leave Several Hurt

Several auto accidents were reported Friday daytime. J L Pritchard, 59 Fairview Avenue, was taken to Grady Hospital after a crash on Courtland Street near Ponce de Leon Avenue. His rear wheel was struck by a car driven by a woman, causing his car to roll three times and injuring him with lacerations and a possible broken hip. The other driver’s name was not learned. B F Pierce of 197 S Forsyth Street, a Moncrief Furnace employee, was thrown from a truck near Union Station when the driver turned quickly, breaking his arm. He was taken to Grady Hospital. Another crash occurred on Forest Avenue near Bedford Place injuring a man whose name was not learned. He was assisted home by another man and the ambulance departed. The car was badly torn up.

J. L. Pritchard Fairview Avenue Grady Hospital Courtland Street Ponce de Leon Avenue Pritchard Courtland W. C Rust B. F. Pierce Forsyth St Moncrief Furnace Company Union Station Pierce Forest Avenue Bedford Place

Postmaster Poet Fourth Class Rhyme From Hays Poem

Postmaster at Kinderhook Illinois sends a comic fourteenth class verse to Postmaster General Hays about postal service life. The piece envisions laughs across the system and jokes about deliveries and pay, reflecting a humorous inside view of clerks.

Hays Clark Howell Constitution Bureau Raleigh Hotel Washington, D. C Constitution Postal Service C. J. Gose Kinderhook Pike County Illinois Seara-Roebuck Doc

Peace Warrant Sought in Harris Conspiracy Case

Fortner files peace warrant against T J Harris in municipal court while Harris faces a preliminary hearing on a criminal charge of conspiring to kill Fortner and obtain $4,000 insurance and marry Fortner's wife. Grand jury delayed action, attorney says the crime may be only preparation. Fortner states Harris sought to kill Dennis for funds. Harris admits asking Dennis to kill Fortner and rob a drug store. Mrs Fortner says she knew nothing of the alleged plot or marriage plans.

T J. Harris Fulton County R. C Dennis C. Fortner Fortner Harris T. O Hathcock Hathcock Len B Gfillebeau Guillebeau Dennis Iell Fortner Emory University Kit

Cotton Seed Rates To Georgia Town Ordered Reduced

Washington July 15 The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered Seaboard Air Line and Macon Dublin Savannah Railroad companies to cut cotton seed rates in carload lots from Henderson NC to Dublin GA by September 6 to not exceed 6.8734 dollars per net ton.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Searboard Air Line Macon Dublin Savannah Henderson N.C

Plan Examinations for Federal Service

The secretary of the civil service commission announced competitive examinations Friday. Tests include manual training teacher in the Indian service and assistant dairy husbandman on July 20. Radio operator applications due July 19, valuation engineer and assistant valuation engineer in the internal revenue service due September. Further information from civil service offices in the post office building.

Civil Service Commission Indian Service Internal Revenue Service Civil Service Postoffice

Courageous Work Of Girl Averts Big Fire Damage

Miss Bernice Duran, a switchboard operator at the Edgewood avenue sub station of Georgia Railway and Power, crawled through dense smoke to restore service after a transformer failed during a recent electrical storm. She phoned headquarters from a hotel pay phone to direct switches, risking her safety to prevent greater damage to machinery and lines. Damaged wiring will require testing before service resumes.

Bernice "Urar East Point Edgewood Avenue Georgia Railway and Power Company Misa Duran Miss Duran

Government Plans To Aid Business Told by Hoover

Secretary Hoover outlined President Harding's economic recovery program before the National Association of Real Estate Boards in Chicago. He urged tax revision, federal efficiency, credit mobilization, and housing relief while warning government intervention must avoid killing initiative and steering toward nationalization. He cited three government roles in housing: curb restraining combine, oversee credits flow, and promote information and cooperation with industry to cut costs.

Chicago Polati mm Harding Hoover National Association of Real Estate Boards Mercantile Marine Washington

Railroads report encouraging crop prospects nationwide

Chicago July 18 reports from thirty leading railroads and agricultural publications indicate plentiful crops this year with greater diversity. Notes include a 20 percent cotton and tobacco acreage drop on the Atlantic Coast Line, offset by gains in sweet potatoes, early fruit, and truck crops, and an economic shift in the South toward farmer independence. Citrus from Florida expected to be similar to last year.

Chicago Standard Farm Papers Atlantic Coast Line South Seaboard Air Line Railway Florida Agriculural

Man Delivers Cash Gifts Before Police Stop Drunken Spend

Louisville July 15. Fred Kuhn 63 distributed large sums of genuine five ten and twenty dollar bills after drawing $500 from a bank. A patrolman halted the generosity, Kuhn posted bond after being jailed briefly on drunkenness charges and left with $270.

Lousville Fred Kuhn Kuhn

Tax ruling allows hedges in year end income on futures

The Internal Revenue Bureau issued a ruling allowing open futures contracts used as hedges of actual spot transactions in cotton, grain and commodities to be included in dealers year end balances for taxable income with restrictions. Purely speculative futures not offset by spot transactions may not be counted until actually closed by liquidation. Values of commodities under open futures cannot be added to or deducted from inventory for tax purposes.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau

Naval seaplane saves aged men adrift in boat

In Norfolk Virginia on July 15 Colonel H 4A Washington and R A Matthews Seaboard Air Line officials reported missing since yesterday were found by a naval seaplane. The men over 60 years old were picked up ten miles northeast of Willoughby Spit near the ship channel after being blown off course and left exhausted by strong winds. They were weak from exposure and hunger.

Norfolk Washington

Greeks Claim New Advance In Turkish Offensive

Greek troops have occupied Aflun Karahissar, a key station on the Bagdad railway south of Kut along the southern front. The Turks reportedly gave up the town without a fight as Greek forces press the offensive against Turkish nationalists, with official statements noting progress and limited resistance.

Constantinople Preas Aflun- Karahissar Bagdad Aflun-Karahissar Kutala Athens Afiun-Karahtsaer

Former Divorce Bars Composer From America

New York July 13 4 divorce for infidelity by his second wife three years ago prevented Rudolph Friml a composer of light operas from being made an American citizen Justice Finch of the supreme court said he would have to refuse Frimls application for citizenship for that reason He is a native of Czecho-Slovakia He is now married to his third wife and it was suggested the plaintiff renew his application in two years.

New York Rudolph

Shimmying Earth Alarms Virginia Town Residents

Mendota Virginia July reports describe a week of rumbling and ground movement in River View area with rocks quivering and a fissure opening beneath a seated observer. locals speculate about gas pressure cavern erosion and subterranean streams while nature is blamed for the tremors.

Mendota Nature River View Virginia

Reopening Urged of Phone Rate Issue by Rome City

Rome city commission votes unanimously to urge Floyd County legislators and the district senator to press the Georgia railroad commission to reopen telephone rates. It backs reducing rates and plans extending water and sewer services to suburbs, plus building schools, and supports a bond issue to cover the needed expenditures.

Rome

Thundershowers Forecast With Warm Weekend Outlook

The local forecast predicts thundershowers with warm temperatures into Thursday and Friday. Friday's morning thunderstorm woke many in Atlanta at 1130. rainfall was light at 0.0 inches, while Charleston and Florence saw heavier totals, and Oklahoma City reported over 2 inches.

Atlanta Charleston 8. C Florence Ala Oxlahome City Okla

Fearful wife begs police for help finding missing husband

Mrs. F B Taylor of Atlanta appeals to county and city police as she fears her husband Frank 8B Taylor a 65 year old machinist from Cincinnati may have drowned himself in the Chattahoochee River after leaving with a Bible and razor seeking work. He was last seen Wednesday near the river ferry line wearing a brown suit and hat at 323 Courtland.

Frank Taylor Cincinnati Cinccinnati Atlanta Mrs. Taylor River Pear

Georgia railroad special train to Columbia from Atlanta

Georgia railroad will operate a special train from Atlanta leaving at 3 pm Sunday July 17 arriving in Columbia at 7 00 am The train will carry night class standard sleepers tourist sleepers and day coaches Tickets may be obtained at 41 North Broad phone Ivy 2726 The return trains depart Atlanta at 12 15 pm and 7 40 pm Cit. Ticket Office Columbia referenced in the notice

Citizens Military Columbia, S. C Camp Jackson Georgia Railroad Atlanta Columbia North Broad Ivy Ady

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