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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
20
The 1915 Class Club closed its term Tuesday at Miss Scruggs home in Waseund. Officers chosen include president Mrs Scruggs Wak, vice president Miss Raby Martin, secretary Miss Jewell Kelly, and treasurer Miss Neil Morris. The event featured a reception at the brides' home in Decatur with family present and floral decor.
Miss Matte Bell Ripley and Miss Sarah Terrell served as maids of honor while Harold Brady was best man at the Decatur Presbyterian ceremony led by Dr Patton. The bride wore white satin and tulle with orange blossom veil, carried a bouquet of bride roses and valley lilies. A reception followed and the couple planned a wedding trip before settling with Dr and Mrs Ripley.
Natchez Miss speaker Bishop Gunn led Marist College's fourteenth commencement held Tuesday evening in the college hall. Nine graduates received diplomas and military medals for class work and athletics. numerous drill and cadet honors were awarded to students across high school and preparatory ranks.
In Atlanta the Broadway star Kitty Gordon headlines at One Forsyth with a vaudeville revue featuring Tuck Wilson Ray Dooley Trio Frank Marksley Galettia monkeys and other acts. Bushman plays Thastim Prince in a George Ade comedy, while Henry Ainsley offers Brother Officers and Leslie Carter headlines The Heart of Maryland with a large military spectacle behind the production.
Culloden, Ga reports two of the youngest runaways ever seen in town. Brothers Guy and Harvey Woods, ages 11 and 12, say their father William Woods works at Columbus iron works. they claim they walked 30 miles from Fort Valley to Culloden, though observed north of Culloden in morning. Citizens search for parents and plan to book them after.
A large meeting of the Retail Grocers and allied groups in the Chamber of Commerce building condemned the revival of trading stamps or coupons. A committee will work with Georgia Retail Growers to push a state law banning such inducements. The session also discussed closing Atlanta stores Wednesday evenings in summer and formed committees to pursue a broad observing policy. Over a hundred businessmen attended, with Camp Camp Grocery Company president presiding.
The Allant aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles with 100 members and drummer Dorothy Lawshe will depart by special train next Monday for Columbia South Carolina to attend the Southeast district convention. More than a thousand Eagles from Georgia North Carolina South Carolina and Florida are expected over June 15 to 17. Dorothy Lawshe daughter of RH Lawshe famed Atlanta drummer is twelve and a noted drum corps performer. The group will compete for prizes totaling $400 with new uniforms and about fifty pieces. The opening exercises are at the Jefferson hotel Tuesday with district activities and a barbecue open air masquerade on Wednesday.
A hundred sixty guests attended a patriotic dinner hosted by Governor and Mrs Slaton at the Piedmont Driving Club. Governor-elect Nat Harris and ex-Governor Brown were among speakers. Colonel Frederic Paxen received a silver miver piece for the banquet table. The ballroom featured national colors, silk flags, miniaure soldiers, and elaborate decor with a patriotic theme.
Dr T Young a Chinese herb specialist testified in polke court on Tuesday about being attacked by Go Num aka Lang Arm. Go Num posted a 50 dollar bond then fled the city. An interpreter said Go Num struck Dr Young four times with a blackjack after a dispute over money lost at a chop suey house. Dr Young's head showed bald patches where plaster covered wounds. The case was pressed but halted.
North Avenue Presbyterian Church serves as venue for the Georgia Tech graduation with 85 seniors receiving diplomas from President K G Matheson. Governor elect Nate Harrie and Chancellor David C Barrow will address the class, which marks Tech's largest graduating year. The ceremony follows a week of events including a parade and campus carnival.
The report notes the largest number graduating at one time and several students earning more than one degree. The total yearly attendance across all departments reached 1068. A $100000 power plant project was nearing completion with the stack foundation and side walls already in place, aiming for operation by the school’s fall opening.
William Snyder of Aimire was elected grand monarch of the Mystic Order Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm at the supreme council session in Buffalo. Plaw of Richmond, VA, was chosen grand standard bearer and Detroit EC will host next year’s meeting.
In East Point a rear end collision involving about 10 motorcycles occurred around 7:20 PM. A. D. Banks sustained a fractured left ankle and facial injuries. Geo McPherson, a local grocer, was shaken but uninjured. Banks claimed a speed near 13 mph before impact. he was removed to a nearby home near the scene.
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