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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
6
The department’s net earnings fell from 85 988 in May to 53 954 in June, a 24 013 decline for the period. Half the gas sold at the old 1 90 rate and half at the new 1 65 per thousand cubic feet. Full impact of the reduced rates awaits a second month’s report. Depreciation charges were not allowed or included. Revenue also declined in the power department.
The gas department reports gross revenue for June 1921 with prior month May 1921 figures and outlines detailed earnings, deductions for repairs and depreciation, and estimated revenue changes under a new rate of 1.65. It notes a Return of 4.9 percent to minimum valuation and 5.3 percent to Professor Riggs fair value, with 1920 and four-year totals showing underperformance against minimum valuation.
July 30 marks the Lyric theater closure for the summer as B F Keith's Lyric and other Lynch Enterprises houses pause due to business depression. All southern Keith showhouses, including Nashville and Mobile, will follow. The move aims to prevent broken bookings across a three-city circuit. a summer reopening is expected. Ex Georgians’ fortunes rise as J Tot Walker, Gainesville native, heads a new El Dorado company with a 2500 barrel daily gusher.
Under a Western and Atlantic funding bill, Georgia will receive 2.7 million dollars to relieve financial distress. S.G. McLendon says funds will open state schools in fall, fund veterans pensions, and ease department pressures without creating debt, using leased railroad income of 540 thousand annually for five years.
Walter Stabler of Metropolitan Life estimated half a billion dollars yearly in property depreciation could be charged to poor city planning and zoning. Atlanta realty figures and planning expert Robert Whitten urged prompt planning to curb value declines and boost tax revenues, citing Chicago road widening and seven miles of building removals.
Griffin Ga July 21 Special The annual Masonic convention of the Sixth District will be held in Griffin Tuesday July 26 A morning session at First Methodist church includes welcomes by Grand Master Charles L Bass and Grand Lecturer Guy Thurman A reading by Mrs Lanier of Rome A barbecue at the fair grounds at noon and an afternoon business meeting at First Methodist church officers to be elected A watermelon cutting follows A Meridian Sun Lodge meeting with initiations and degree work by Fulton Lodge of Atlanta
The Interstate Commerce Commission asked the Georgia State Railroad Commission to hear evidence on the Hawkinsville and Florida Southern railroad petition to dismantle and abandon service. Atlanta hearing set for August 24, with public participation. The line runs from Hawkinsville to Camilla and faces strong local protests. Short courses begin August 22 at Americus Third District A and M College with 100-plus applicants and plans for a boy scout encampment on campus.
Failten county board of commissioners and board of education members were guests at a chicken dinner prepared by Fulton county home demonstration girls at Lakewood. Mizs Viola Shannon directed the meal with Willie Dowdy assisting. the event featured Brunswick stew and a barbecue atmosphere. Several officials spoke, praising the girls’ progress in cooking sewing and domestic arts.
A summary of Senate introductions listing proposed measures by Senators Johna Snow Holmes Ellis Aiken Walker Clay. Topics include drainage improvements public safety railroad grade crossings city charter Marietta sewer extension and forestry board creation.
The House saw several new measures filed led by Mr Camp of Campbell proposing powdered milk labeling. Mr Beck of Carroll seeks same day primarys for general elections and nominations. Mr Munday of Polk would extend county road powers via land condemnation. Mr Daniel of Heard requires hours for horses and training nurses. Mr Williams of Watten allows refunding drainage bonds in districts. Mr Grant of Habersham with others seeks $7000 for Ninth District Agricultural School and $6000 for Fifth District School.
Amoo grotto of Nashville chartered with officers installed by Gus Johnson of Ararat Atlanta will hold its first ceremonial session on August 1. Monarch W R McDuffie and Ararat officials plan a trip to Nashville with a large degree team to perform ceremonies for 355 candidates aboard the Dixie Flyer. Round trip fare is 22.48 dollars. A large delegation from Nocamprotto Macon and Amoo Knoxville will participate with entertainment and events planned for Monday activities.
Thursday evening at the police station a pending investigation was opened into an automobile accident from Thursday afternoon. H. Jackson, a Negro janitor of 179 Randolph Street employed at an apartment house on Forrest Avenue, was badly injured and taken to Grady Hospital with multiple broken bones.
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