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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
8
Station WGM plans a midnight program with a surprise format featuring Atlanta’s finest instrumental and vocal talent and one or two humorous monologues. The full schedule is withheld until air time, promising an hour of varied entertainment for late listeners.
Atlanta violinist Genevieve Voorhees, home from study at the Damrosch School in New York, will be featured on Station WGM Volpi program at 9 30 Sunday night. Enrico Veide praises her rising technique and artistry as she presents gypsy melodies and "At Dawning" ahead of a Howard theater engagement next week.
The Atlanta Constitution reported Station WGM arranged a new service relaying baseball plays from the Crackers versus the New Orleans club. Listeners in Atlanta received play-by-play within seconds, marking the first out of town game aired to Constitution readers. A dedicated cable connected New Orleans and Atlanta for future double headers, though WGM signs off at 4 pm before the 6 pm music program. Public reaction praised the service’s novelty and reach.
The Warner’s Seven Aces, Atlanta Constitution orchestra, presented a lively radio program on Station WGM from 6 to 7 PM. The south’s premier dance band opened with Journey's End from Cy Shevels, then offered Red-Haired Girl and Yes We Have No Bananas. They closed with Falling and a merited waltz A Perfect Pass.
New York June 26 Lawrence Tweedy is now president of the Consolidated Stock Exchange following the formal resignation of S Silkworth. Silkworth quit after criticism aimed at the exchange and sold his seat before retiring, ceasing to be a member.
Oxford Ga June 26 The third annual summer assembly of Epworth league delegates pastors and officers opened last night and continues today More than 3000 leaguers from across the conference represent over 500 chapters The gathering led by President Frank C Bunting of Rome with Rev Bo Frank Pim of Rockmart overseeing proceedings Delegates include Rev MB Stokes a missionary to Korea Miss One Branstetter of Nashville and Mrs J C Miller of Gaffney S C as the event grows and plans form for a larger conference next year.
Mrs Martha Goode Anderson from The Constitution Woman's Department delivered the weekly address to WGM listeners Tuesday at 6 30 PM. The subject was Balanced Agriculture Cooperative Marketing and Rural Community Life Improvement, aimed at rural residents.
An attractive program Tuesday night featured Signor E Volpi directing four artists at the Atlanta venue. Misa Emily Watts delivered a large number of Tech tests and standout pieces including Mighty Lake Rose, Mother in Ireland, Baby and Oh Pal Why Dont You Answer Me. Dave Frank performed well with Fancy Nancy Clancy and River Shannon Moon. J J Johnston, bass, offered Di rip Dol riv er, Ah Love But a Das, Three Questions and I Am a Roamer Bold. Mrs Johnston supplied piano accompaniments enriching the performances.
The funeral for Mrs. Sarah E. Johnson, 60, long prominent Atlanta resident, will be held at her residence on Ponce de Leon Avenue at 11 o clock. Rev. C J Warrell will officiate with burial in West View cemetery. Survived by husband Tate E A Johnson, daughter Mrs. M J Gillespie, son Clifford P Johnson, sister Miss Julia I Powell, and in laws. The family moved to Atlanta about ten years ago and she was active in the First Methodist Church.
A compilation of cotton market reports from New Orleans and New York discussing July deliveries plans, price trends, weather impacts on the crop, private and government forecasts, and anticipated liquidity. Notes on bear sentiment, possible governmental reports, and overall market nervousness amid mixed weather and demand signals.
New York June 26 Fresh buying power was lacking in today s stock trading as bear traders pushed shares lower. Fifty issues hit new yearly lows led by United States Steel Baldwin and California Petroleum. Industrials and rails fell with oil and gas stocks pressured by earnings and pipeline news. Cattle and hog markets at Kansas City and Louisville reported lower or mixed prices with light to moderate receipts and steady to firm demand for select classes.
East St. Louis market shows cattle steady to higher on light yearlings and vealers while beef cuts dip. Hog receipts about 15 000 with stable to strong demand and top hogs at 7 50. sheep and lambs show higher fat lambs and ewes at 5 50 to 3 50, heavy ewes $2 75. Atlanta market notes cattle prices and cotton merchants quoted with related commissions.
New York trading on the curb market shows bearish sentiment with Gillette Safety Razor stock tumbling as much as one point amid broad declines. Industry shares edged lower while oil and mining issues mostly slipped, with Standard Oil names down and Cities Service down over two points.
John S Walker, 65, died recently at his home near Forsyth Georgia. He is survived by his widow and several children. The funeral was conducted by Rev L B Harvey at Logwell church with interment in the church cemetery. The Strict Observance Lodge of Forsyth led the graveside services.
Southern Railway remains widely held by top investors who bought stock in the early twenties. A sixteenth point rise is mostly priced in by recent favorable news. Atchison and other rail names faced selling pressure. B and O likely won’t resume its dividend at tomorrow’s meeting.
Liverpool June 20 Cotton spot prices show good middling at 16.50 with fully middling 16.40 and middling 16.25. Sale of 5,060 bales including 3,200 American. receipts 14,000 bales including 4,400 American. Futures quoted Jun 14.08 Jul 15.12 Sep 14.21. Oct 12.72 Dec 13.37 Jan 13.20 Mar 12.67 May 12.04.
Reports from over the county indicate the cantaloupe crop this season will be a near total failure due to continued rains. where there has been about 100 cars shipped, probably none will be shipped. The acumber trap sensor likewise a failure this season. Watermelons are reported fairly good in some areas but seriously injured in others.
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