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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1915
Page
7
Miss Bessie Jones hosted a luncheon honoring Miss Harriet Calhoun. Twelve young women wore spring gowns and hats with a green color theme. Centerpiece featured a large spring blossom display with green ribbons and gold name tags at each place.
Lenten readings continue with Rigoletto as the afternoon theme at o'clock at the Georgian Terrace. Miss Halen Stewart interprets, Mildred Parks sings, quartet from the last act performed by Mrs. Peyton H. Todd and others. Admission 35 cents. Rummage sale benefit for St Anthony's Sunday school details given.
The article portrays ongoing teas and dance events at venues like the tin room, Vesper Club, Driving Club, and athletic and social gatherings. It notes notable attendees Mrs. Theodore Hammond, Miss Rosine Haoul, Miss Frances Newman, and Miss Roach, plus upcoming suffrage meetings, Mothers' Club events, and performances at First Presbyterian and local clubs.
The Atlanta chapter plans a social meeting at 3 30 this afternoon with the executive board at 2 30. Sunday evening services at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church feature Miss Bruce Strickland on Home Mission Opportunities. Women’s Union at Immanuel Congregational to meet at Mrs. G J Frown’s home 56 Brookline Street at 3 this afternoon to discuss Patience. Mothers and church members invited.
Mrs Eben G Russ returns to Philadelphia after a month with sister Mrs H Stearns. Miss Jean Bradford of Nashville visits Mr and Mrs BF Morr son in Schinediey apartments. Mr H McCord improves after surgery at St Joseph's infirmary. Brigton Draper and sons return from Boston after staying at the Georgian Terrace. Nell Parr, ill, can go out again. W H Wall returns from trip to New York and Pennsylvania. Susie Woodward returns to Druid Hills after visiting Mrs Silas T Dean. Eliza Dancy of Baltimore arrives April 7 to visit Mrs Ruben Alsten. Miss Lee Ostesby of Quitman visits Mrs Louise Spalding Foster. Miss Jennie Mobley returns from New York. Hunt Chipley in New York. Robert C Alston returns from Washington. Dorothy Stiff to entertain at Forsyth matinee for birthday. Edward Inman in New York. Tuesday Morning Bridge club meets at Mrs George Howard's on Peachtree. Mrs Philip Alston and children with her mother in Greenville. Joseph Brown Connally in New York. Nineteenth Century History class meets with Mrs Woolley. Nan Du Rignyn convalescing at St Joseph's after two weeks illness. L G Dorsey of Baltimore arrives Tuesday from Florida to visit Haynes.
The Emergency Association for the Unemployed Women will hold a two day sale of children's clothing at the executive mansion next Tuesday and Wednesday to dispose of workshop garments made by women with temporary employment. Much has been bought by philanthropists for Associated Charities and Home for the Friendless, but new stock will continue to be produced as long as the workshop remains open. Also on sale will be costume covers and orders for them. Miss Mary Hines chairs the disposal committee, with Atlanta's young women assisting. The meeting at Carnegie Library discussed ongoing support, loans for car fare, and the workshop’s drive toward permanent employment for unemployed women.
At a meeting after noon Monday at Wesley Memorial church a group of ladies began organizing a large choral society to study modern choral works written for women. The goal is a chorus of one hundred with rehearsals led by C. R. Hardy and accompanied by Mrs. Ormand Carroll. First rehearsal at 8 p.m. Monday will feature pieces by Mendelssohn and others. a charity concert is planned and Wilfred Llaneld’s cantata The Lady of Shalott may follow. Ladies are invited to join the rehearsal.
Mrs. Newton of Fairtanka, Fairtonka? Spring held, Ohin, entertained guests while relatives Dr. and Mrs. Frank Howard hosted them. Mr. and Mrs. Senuel L. Dabney returned from Kansas and Oklahoma after the death of Mrs. Dabney's father, Mr. Van Val Kenburgh, prompting their westward trip.
Recorder Johnson tried to set trial for 6 30 am to accommodate a material witness in a Commercial restaurant case involving Jim Rose Jack Newell and W Porter. The witness feared losing her job if scheduled at the usual hour. The judge moved the case to 5 20 am then city attorney ruled it illegal, so reset for 8 30 am today.
About fifty Atlanta musicians, many ex members of the nia Philharmonic, formed a new orchestra with Mortimer Wilson as conductor. The revived group plans occasional concerts in Atlanta with popular programs and is holding rehearsals each Thursday and Sunday.
The weather man announces spring has arrived with milder temperatures and sunny skies. A brisk morning gave way to a warm afternoon and the day ended with a favorable forecast, signaling the end of cold weather for now.
Secretary of State Phil Cook grants charter amendment for Citizens Bank of Marlette Georgia increasing capital stock from 25 000 to 50 000 dollars. The action raises authorized capital and expands banking capacity in Metter area.
The Chapman Alexander tabernacle will be used as a skating rink after council approval. An extension of time on leaving the tabernacle unmaintained was passed 15 to 10. Morgan Robertson, New York author and poet, was found dead in Atlantic City hotel room from heart failure at age 65.
A reader shares a home remedy to darken gray hair using water, a small box of Barto Compound, alcohol, resin, and glycerine mixed and applied every other day until the desired shade. The formula reportedly also removes dandruff and scalp humors, acts as a tonic, and is inexpensive to prepare at home.
Advertising copy promotes Tango as a painless remedy to root out corn cores. It claims quick, no bleed or pain and guarantees refund if ineffective. Sold by Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta with a 25 cent price.
Judge John T. Pendleton of Fulton Superior Court received a loving cup in a surprise courthouse celebration marking his seventieth birthday. Officials from multiple court divisions gathered as Clerk Thomas H. Jeffries presented the token, and Pendleton expressed brief thanks amid applause from spectators. He has served on the superior bench for ten years and is highly regarded in the Fulton court system.
March 4. W A Blount of Pensacola was appointed one of three trustees of the estate of Henry M Flasier in St Augustine probate court. He will succeed J R Parrott who died at the same time.
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