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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1916

Page

12

City Health Board to Discuss Dope Prescription Abuse

At a board of health meeting councilman L Ashley will propose halting dope and narcotic prescriptions by city physicians J G Hall and J G Wilkins under city authority. The issue grows as doctors struggle to serve regular patients while addicts crowd clinics, risking poorer residents’ care.

Board of Health L Ashley J G Hall J G Wilkins Ashley Dre Halil Wilkins Acney Dre Hallard Wilkins Lakewise

DeKalb County Teachers Institute Meeting Next Saturday

DeKalb Mounts Teachers Institute will meet Saturday at 10 o clock in Decatur. Speakers include Miss Celeste Parish on community interests, Mrs Peters Bluir on agricultural conditions, and Mrs Lumpkis on the Southeastern fair. Possible appearance by Mrs Sustice.

DeKalb County Teachers’ Institute Decatur

City Builder magazine to debut by Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce will launch an official monthly magazine named The City Builder. The first issue, a March 10 launch, is not-for-profit and funded by chamber volunteers and subscriptions. Profits will fund publication improvements while keeping costs to printing and mailing.

Chamber of Commerce Organ Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Kriegstabers Chamber of Commerce Hicks Emory College

Newnan OKs $55,000 School Bond Issue

Newnan Georgia voters approved a 55000 bond issue for school purposes in an election held today. Bond funds will mainly finance a new high school building with additional improvements. Newnan’s population is about 250 higher than before, and the upgraded system will make the city’s schools among the state’s best equipped.

Newnan

Active Steps for Road Commission at Saturday Meeting

Georgia chamber of commerce committee plans to urge General Assembly action to create a state highway commission and hire a state highway engineer. They will coordinate with county highway boards for better roads and more efficient work, seeking support from the national highways association to push a statewide road program.

Houghwas Committee Chamber of Commerce Assembly E¢ Muniasinh General Assembly Lawa White Cunty Highway Boards Georgia Gengisneral Assembly Uke Matt Cound Wihiisengin Wrester National Mayhways Association Campainns Wateh Georgiza

Art Exhibit to Follow Church Supper Tonight

An art exhibit directed by Miss Ina Cone of the Cole Hook and Art Company opens to the public Friday at 7 PM at Ontarian Church 401 West Peach Tree Street. A women’s church supper will be served in the dining room before the lecture and exhibit, with supper priced at 30 cents. The lecture after the exhibit is free.

Ina Cone Cole Hook and Art Company Pubag Ontarian Weat Peach Tree Street Miss Cone Women of the Chance of the Church

Bond Election Backed By Americus Boosters

A sweeping campaign in favor of a city bond issue for street work and improvements was unanimously approved at a meeting led by Professor J I Mathis as general chairman. The plan calls for bonds totaling $20000 to fund local street projects. Committees to publicize and aid the effort were appointed and will be announced soon by editors Cranston Williams and Foot Bintley.

J i Mathis Cranston Wulliams the Times Bro Foot Bintley South Craigs

Beban in Photo Drama Next Week at Georgian

Atlanta picture devotees await George Beban in An Alien a lavish Paramount photo drama praised on Broadway. Beban, popular in Atlanta, stars in the production to be shown at the Georgian Theater Monday and Tuesday with special adapted music by Whitney Hubner for the Georgian symphonic orchestra.

Atlanta George Beban Paramount Medvesdiv Por Heng Whitney Hubner

Public Safety Panel Calls End to Reckless Driving

The AUania Chamber of Commerce public safety committee adopted a resolution urging readers to curb reckless driving and speeding. They plan street markings with Traffic Sergeant Roc Burnett and will push police action with funded enforcement to uphold the current traffic ordinance.

Public Safety Committee Auania Chamber of Commerce Publcs Public Safety Commmitts Roc Burnett Atlanta Jay Warning Carr

Yaarab Plans Own Temple Home Within Two Years

Yaarab temple in Atlanta aims to move from the Masonic Temple to a dedicated home within two years. Potentate Walter P Andrews, father of the idea, notes the plan to build a Yaarab mosque as the temple grows in numbers and national reputation. The project is informally discussed among Fulton county blue lodge masters as Yaarab seeks to join Mecca in rank and influence.

Yaarab Masonic Temple Walter P Andrews Allania Likw Atlanta Yaarab Temple Mitter Piedmont Af.rocary Blue Lodges Fulton County Fred J. Paxon Yaatab Temple Andrews Ladral Imperial Council Seattle Imperial Potentate Buffalo Pere Mk Androws Mecca Yuaarab Ilig

Rome Women Elect Delegates for the Woman's Club Meet

The Woman Club of Rome elected delegates and alternates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs triennial session in New York May 23 to June 3. Delegates include Mrs A W Van Hoase, Mrs MW Kimg, and Miss Joy Harper Amorius. alternates are Madeline Wyiy and Mrs JP. A fundraising idea from district schools proposes a 10 cent per child contribution to build a children's building at the Third Cooper Agricultural District fair in Americus on October 23.

Rome Woman Club of General Federation of Womans Club New York Mra A W van Hoase Imrs MW Kimg Joy Harper Amorius eSpecial J Madeline Wyiy Maiun Meynolda Cooper Agricultural District Americus Thy District Agricultural and Mechanical College

Chattahoochee Valley Railroad Extension Sought by Opelika Delegation

A delegation of capitalists urged George Zorhamer, president of the Chattahoochee Valley Railroad, to extend the line from Jester to Opelika. Plans already under way aim to connect with Central of Georgia between Opelika and Columbus. The route would pass through farming areas and densely timbered lands.

West Point Ga George Zorhamer Chattahoochee Valley Tamer Chattahoochee Valley Railroad Company Wich Central of Georgia Opelika Alt Columbus Ga Isso

Bogus Yeggs Present Alias Jimmy Valentine at Federal Prison

Amateur thieves stage a performance of Alias Jimmy Valentine at the Atlanta Theater to benefit the Police Relief Association. The play, about a famed cracksman, is presented by Ward Warehouse and Lewhe Rawlings with a Sunday afternoon show at the federal prison.

Bogus Simon Pure Safe Crackers Ward Lewhe Rawlings Federal Prison Jimmy Valentine Atlanta Jnmtes

Augusta Movies Seek Sunday Opening Permit

Augusta movie theaters push to open on Sundays amid petitions and civic debate. The issue centers on allowing Sunday operations and a competing organizers’ weekend concerts. The Chronicle notes rising sentiment against Sunday shows while managers urge policy change as officials consider the petition.

Augusta Movies Augusta Spesilj Antonegui the Chronicle

Americus Plans Visiting Elks for State Convention

Americus on March 2 hosts plans by General Chairman H Burke for entertainment of the Elks state convention to be held in Americus in April. Over fifteen hundred Elks expected, with numerous lodges represented and sponsors from across the state participating to draw thousands of sisters to the city.

Americus H Burke Stania Jeet Teorzia

Augusta Faces Severe Financial Strain and Tax Debate

Augusta's financial condition is described as serious with calls to raise taxes from 1.50 to 2 per 100 of assessed value. The city has faced years of high expenses for improvements including wharves and streets. Samuel Fortson, finance chair, opposes universal tax rate increases and higher assessments.

Augusta Littleton Touned Sveral Samuel & Fortson Sitth Ward

Augustans to Hear Miss Rutherford Talk

March 2 at the courthouse Miss Wilfred Rutherford of Athens will lecture on Southern History and Literature to the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She arrives tomorrow and will stay with Mrs Chitles H Pulnigg in the city.

Wilfred Rutherford Athens United Daughters of the Confederacy

It’s Your Liver Boosts Health And Energy Tonight

An upbeat reminder praises liver function and bowel health claiming benefits for vitality. The message urges readers to take action to improve digestion and feel better. It emphasizes lifestyle changes and timely routines to enhance well being.

Mrs Cowart Detained in Pittsburg Flight From Edgewood

Pittsburg police arrest Mrs Pearl Cowart who fled Edgewood last Monday after leaving a farewell note to her husband. She was traced via her brother in law’s trunk she mistook for her own, and bound for transport with excess baggage fare charged to sign. The husband obtained a warrant for larceny. He plans to interview her in Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Pearl Cowart Edgewood Cowart

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