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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
11
The social summer season opened at Capital City Country Club with golf, tea, swimming, tennis and a lakefront terrace setting. Guests arrived by car as lanterns lit the lake, an orchestra played Tales From Hoffman, dinner on the porch featured a lavish menu, and many members and visiting couples hosted the governing board and friends in elegant entertaining.
Miss Rosine Raoul stars in a French comedy at Marist College theater. Alliance Francaise presents music singing and humor with eight roles including Hogson de Petty Grace Stephena and Miss Jessie MerKee. Local students and friends invited to the musical entertainment.
Invitations issued by Mi and Mrs John Menry Cogden announce the marriage of their daughter Lena to Vis Sonn Frank Bickerstul on Wednesday after noon June 1 at 4:30 at their Inverness home. Miss Nana Tucker’s piano class meets at her West End home this afternoon at 4 to hear Miss Theodosia Willingham. Theodosia Willingham is aided by Miss Mary Gunn and Mrs McCrory who sing. Miss Viola Baril serves as reader for Miss Ewing. Miss Lucy Stockarfi hosted the Thursday Morning Bridge club and guests in honor of Miss Lebie Ew.
A bride elect Miss Gertrude Jenkins hosts a bean party at Cast Lake club with Miss Hell Brannen, then Miss Helen Smull and Mr Philip Head wed at the Smith home on West Peachtree Street with no attendants. Ruby Treeman weds WT Ewing at Rev Jo Fiden Jr’s parsonage. House party planned for Nevinlidly hosted by Miss Martha Green with Birmingham guests. Chapter reception set by Joseph Habersham D A R at Driving Club. Wren's Nest al fresco event features Lucille Lavern and dialect performances for Uncle Remus Memorial, with dances by Lewis Blakely and Low Bon.
A dinner dance at Capial City Country Club honors Miss Catherine Dickey hosted by Mr and Mrs James L Dickey Jr. Mite Box Party for church children planned at First Methodist lawn. Mrs Tack Lewis hosts guests including Mrs YO B Shelton from Nashville. A May wedding notice for Imaly Trot McCarley to Luther J Hulsey announced. A song recital at Wesley Memorial Church showcased pupils Lila Clarke King and Jim Wardwell with performances by Miss Finn Dush Miss Louie Brehanin and others.
Lecta chapter 60F 8S to hold regular nesting of the Viasonme Temple this afternoon at pm. Inman Park Students club meets at 10 30 at Mrs John R Dickey home Enehl avenue. Regular monthly meeting of the fhard Ward Civic club at Grant park band stand. 84 Underwood of Alabama Democratic Leader returns to the capital after seeking relief for bronchial trouble. Washington update reports strange activity near the Nokter on.
Georma Tech opens its commencement tonight with the annual debate of the Henry W Grady Literary Society featuring J W Cox WR Tucker ROL Bidwell and W Tuten arguing municipal public service governance. The event includes a costume pageant, dramatic acts, vaudeville, and a parade through Atlanta after campus performances.
Aldermen refused a Georgia Railway and Power request to extend a street car loop into Pryor Street between Edgewood Avenue and Decatur. The plan aimed to ease rush hour congestion by terminating between Decatur and Edgewood. City Council had approved it, but the aldermanic board voted against. The board also denied Garner a $150 damage claim, later offering $160 to avoid court, and declined to concur with a quit claim deed to J R Ellis at 280 Spring Street.
Civic Improvement league members meet at Captol View Methodist church at 8 o clock to review ward needs. Reports from committees will guide discussion on repaying Stewart Avenue funds and improving the nearly impassable street, plus concerns over the George W Adair school crowding. Citizens from all parts of the ward are urged to attend.
Mrs Anna Elisa Gramling, a longtime Atlanta resident aged 68, died Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 from Patterson's chapel with interment in Oakland. She is survived by a daughter Kate G Hardin, a son Drichert E Gramling, three brothers George K Joseph and Wo A Porter, and three sisters Mrs R T Talley and Misses Eachel and Bella Porter. She belonged to the First Methodist Church.
Pelham Ga June 4 Special cantaloupe shipments will start in the first part of next week with possible crates sent Friday or Saturday Watermelons mover June 18 to 20 following a recent rain that refreshed crops after a long dry spell which had badly damaged both cantaloupes and melons Growers report improved conditions and expect express shipments to resume.
In Rome Georgia at the annual meeting of the Woman's Club of Rome officers for the coming year were elected led by Mrs W Van Hoose as president and Mrs WM Henry as first vice president Others include Mrs John Printup second vice president Miss Cordelia Veal recording secretary Mrs L D Sledge assistant secretary Miss Lula Harris corresponding secretary Mrs Sparks treasurer and Mrs Reynolds auditor The club reorganized a year ago after inactivity and over the past year raised 195 for charity and reheais, and a building fund was started with plans to erect a club home soon.
LS Pennybacker secretary of the American Roads congress praised Atlanta as a premier convention city during his Thursday visit to arrange the Shriner gathering. He announced 30 000 invitations mailed and projected 5000 debuts at the congress with road building machinery on display at the auditorium.
The Scottish Association announces a meeting tonight at the hall in Weser budding. Crishank chief and WA Som y ervile secretary Fach member issued the notice to members.
A fragment from a period piece discusses beauty myths and cosmetic tricks. It mentions secret ties, artificial charm, creams, and wrinkle care aimed at youthful appearance, with hints of male gaze and social norms of the era.
The notice states the first Friday meeting of each month is regular and not requiring extra attention. It reminds members that on June 3 at audit clock a Scots will gather to consider grave business in the best interests of the organization.
Leonora Walker of Summit reports relief from stomach and womanly troubles after using Cardut Woman’s Tonic. She says after three days she felt better, is now able to work and perform household tasks, and praises Cardus as benefiting nervous strength and overall health.
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