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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1915

Page

24

Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs State Editor Roles listed

A fragmented 1985 Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs roster lists state editors and officers. It names Mrs Harvie Jobi at 52 West Peachtree Street Atlanta and multiple district presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and committee members across cities including Atlanta Savannah Albany Macon and West Point.

Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs Harvie Jobi West Peachtree Street Atlanta Directors For Life M.A. Lipscome Au Bibs Nellie Peters Black Atasta Hugh Willet W. FP Patillo NES J Lindsay. Johnson Rome Taco J. K. Ottley Attan Eugene B. Heard Mideleton Trox Bankston West Point

Purpose of Conservation Department Outlined

Edwina Wood chairs a conservation plan urging Georgians to conserve natural resources for future generations. The department aims to educate women on resources, promote use with care, and guide school programs toward soils, forests, waterways, birds, and tree planting with district meetings guiding focused, practical work.

Georgie Edwina Wood Conservation Conser Won Department of the General Federation Joby Trekinson Sherman Hyde Hotel

Conservation of Resources Movement Urges Clubs in Georgia

A 1914 report urges the state federation of women’s clubs to lead conservation across Georgia. It highlights the Smith Lever Act, national parks planning, and the Lincoln Highway project. It notes the migratory bird law and the canning clubs’ growth, stressing education, rural improvement, and shared responsibility among clubs statewide.

Lincoln Highway Incian Mghw Oceania Alvs Adela Parker Kendall America Sheri mBhe United States Supreme Court Girbe Canning Cinda Uus Mfe Agereul Mary J. Cresswell South Varios Cluby

Clean-Up Week Commended in Georgia Health Proclamation

The article notes a Georgia governor’s proclamation for Clean-Up Week starting April 12, urged by federated class women, calling for broader annual cleanup efforts, and criticizing lax waste handling while stressing sanitation in streets and private premises. It discusses nd progress from a one day effort to a week long campaign and the need for thorough disposal and burning of waste.

Jerusalem America Grorsuvs Georgia Ty Everly A. J. Whitfield Hawkinsville John Daniel Homer O'Callaghan Dennis Daniel O'Callaghan

Health reform says fly control and toilets needed

The piece argues manure disposal and weekly collection reduce fly eggs that hatch into maggots and spread disease. It condemns open-back toilets as a public health menace and urges families without sewers to adopt sanitary toilets with plans offered by the state board of health.

State Board of Health

Portland meeting urged for club women in June

Members of the Club Women of Georgia Florida Alabama are urged to attend a General Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Portland Oregon in June. The notice outlines hotel arrangements, transportation, and rates, encouraging presidents and officers to participate to promote the Rose Festival week and federation goals.

Dain Genend Portland Ore Comme Council de Letee Cily Revera Mt Hotels Merchaurs Ryan Vall Ieee Uy Rrasonubie A. Rumler Hatta Ba Hatta Ba Cise Groupe of Triondy Tight Desire. Teres Seversil Paris Sears Cii General Federation Slits Wip Fartland Abé Trorse Georgia Florida Alabama Robert T Tani Gerernd Federation of Womsens Chiles of Georg

Suffrage Notes From Fulton and DeKalb Ward Teas

Ward teas of the Fulton and DeKalb Suffrage branch drew many speakers including Mrs Bonham from Washington and Mrs Reilly from Portland. Ida Melson outlined women limitations, with plans for an April 5 meeting at Piedmont hotel and a home made sale at 217 Peachtree street. Tea room served 3 cent tea. Dr. Shaw tours the south April 18. Confusion over days clarified. ward teas now Wednesdays. tea room at headquarters open each afternoon.

Fulton Fulton and DeKalb Counties Piedmont Hotel Peachtree Street Fulton and Dekalo Suffrage Tea

Daughters of the American Revolution State Officers List

State Editor Ruby Felder Ray and Assistant Editor Walter Wilson lead the Georgia Daughters of the American Revolution with a full slate of officers including State Regent Mrs Parker and Vice Regents A C Harper and W A Wing Burn, plus secretaries treasurer historian and others across Macon Atlanta Savannah Augusta Dawson and Athens.

Ruby Felder Ray West 14Th St Atlanta Mr& Walter §. Wilson E. Jones Savannah FC. Parker Macon A. C. Harper Athens W. A. Wing Burn Howard M'Call Charles C. Holt William M. Benton Augusta J. 8. Lowery Dawson

Peter Early and Col. Wm Few Do Patriotic Work

Blakely Georgia March 2 1915 Mrs Walter Thomas Regent Peter Early Chapter D A R writes of removing Governor Peter Early s grave from the family burying ground Fontenoy Greene County to a dignified burial site Judge George Hillyer and others completed the work December 12 1914 and the clipping details the family s support and future monument plans plus remarks from Judge George Tillyer and local officials about Early s leadership in the 1812 1835 era and the grave's reinterment by descendants

Blakely Miias Ruby Felder Ray Atlanta Miss Ray Ty Rave Peter Early Greene County George Hillyer Early Walter Thomas Eter Marly Filly Waller Thomas D. R Harry Griffith Arave Georsis I Grorgh Tillyer Udge Menr Willer Greensboro Peter Barry United States Georgia Fontenoy Greensbory Joel Bar TT Griffith Athens Barly Plantation James B. Park Barly Adel Sherwood Sherwood Princeton University Mobile New Orleans Hilgers Joe Wheeler William J. Harris Eastman Bishop Family John Daniel Alex W. Bealer Eaztman William Few W. E. Towson Eastman Methodist Church America F. £. Matthews Eastman High School

Genealogical Correspondents Wills Please Readers

A letters page urges plain writing of family names and dates of marriage, asks for approximate dates and localities, suggests separating verses from letters, and requests full name and address for possible publication. It notes a correspondent researching Jesse Mille and Governor Stephen Suiller and asks them to contact the editor with valuable data.

Jesse Mille Stephen ‘Suiller

Tomochichi Chapter elects officers and drafts county history

The Tomochichi chapter of Works WIre held a Saturday meeting with Regent Miss Addie Hans. Officers chosen include Regent Miss Addie Bass and Vice Regent Miss El Lewise Patten. They work on a history of Habersham county, featuring a piece on Clarkesville’s oldest Presbyterian church and President Wilson’s father preached there.

Fomochichi Workswiire Ifabergham County Fula. Wilson Clarkesville Wilson Tme

United Daughters of the Confederacy Leaders Listed

A damaged historical notice lists officers and contacts for the United Daughters of the Confederacy based in Georgia and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs W D Lamar in Macon as president, RS Homer Tennife as second vice president, Miss Mattie Shieblay as Rom registrar, Meg Bayes as corresponding secretary, and others across Moultrie Rome Atlanta and West Point.

W. D. Lamar Macon RS Homer Tennifie Zebulon Walkem Canton Vereen Moultrie Meg JM Bayes Montesa Cermeeponding Mel Duncan Arlington Place Macor Gacz Treamuver Mattie Shieblay Rom Howatuy Ponce de Leos Aeoana Alana MHS James T. Dinus Thema Acta Dred Rutherford Athes ARS JW Raevls Hamesrife Georgia Cuniaterate Museum Aichmond RL. Nes

Twelve Scholarships Open To Georgians This Fall

The General Chairman of Education Miss Mary B. Poppenheim announces twelve Georgia scholarships for fall. Applicants must be at least 18, send through the chair, and reach by May 1 1915. Institutions include University of North Carolina, Alabama Poly Institute, University of Alabama, Lucy Cobb Institute, Agnes Scott, Washington Seminary, Stonewall Jackson College, Medical College of South Carolina, Noble Institute, and a special junior year grant at Barton and Lee University.

Georgia Daughters of Theft Confederal Mary B. Poppenheim Georgia Jman University of North Carolina Chapel, Hill N. C Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Ala University of Alabama University, Ala Lucy “Cobb Institute Athens Decatur Gay General United Daughters of the

Penny a Day Plan to Lift Debt From Memorial Hall

A Penny a Day plan proposed by Mrs. W. T. Black from Enka, urging Daughters of the American Revolution to support debt relief for Continental Memorial Hall. The plan offers three stock certificates as receipts for one penny daily for one year, with postage charges and processing details. Georgia chairwoman Mrs. S. B. Morgan promotes certificates listing ancestor and descendant names and transfers, inviting broader participation to fund the endowment and maintain the Memorial Hall.

Continental Hall Washington W. T. Black Uhenka Block S. B.C. Morgan Grand Catal

Georgia Branch P T A Report and Union Meetings

Georgia Branch of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association outlines its early 1914 activities including expansion from 40 to 125 members, meetings featuring Major Guinn and Dr Florence Truax, school improvements such as sewer removal and new rest areas, hedge enclosure, drinking fountains, and electric lights. Also notes 1914-18 term planning, Belgian relief efforts, a Better Babies contest success, and leadership changes with Mrs. Howard Payne elected honorary president and Mrs. John W. Rowlett named to attend the national meeting in Portland.

Ant Park School Major Guinn Boxurl of Education Davis Wisanska Guinn Dwass Florence Truax Epekeys Clarence Henry Wce Glynn Farent Teachers' Association C. B. Gowan Mes L. M. Orr J. Gill Mra. VC Bourne Parent-Teachers' Association V. Bourne B. Borchardt Howard Payne Scha Jewett Boston Schools of Eugentes Payne

Confederate Ladies of Habersham Hold Postponed Meeting

Habersham county chapter of the Alfred Vuewghters of the Confederacy planned a meeting moved from February to March hosted by Mrs WM Purlaw Heng. Reports, pledges, and memorial day plans were discussed. A social program followed with music, a reading on Tennessee, and a salute to Washington and Lee.

Clarksville Habersham County Alfred Vuewghters Maren WM Purlaw Heng Hostens Egbert II Mies Lamar Martin& Hayt Luca Picures Washington and Lee Kent Althoush Anti County Anti County Netestat Americ6s Wess Mabershans County Dcs Telare Telare Miss Hoos Rank Aah Watouan Miss Button Ress WLM Varlow Wadmnon Reyally M.A Martin Bata Maslin Otelia Atkinson Bear Alstare Lock Winder Spuuaus Park Attorman Watts Pitepatowek Weed Agmi- Briar Cumeine TG Walley Hab Vaso Waltershoe Hi. Fitzpatrh Wtillean Mont Sownles Mins Gurehane Mes Roos Anderson Ielag Hovn Felix Svoder Tennessee Camberland Nefi Juss Kertona Douglas Bat oVason MRE L, Brownler Presx

Why Limited to War Prom Des Moines Register Leader

In a Berlin note spliced from inspatches the Pingree idea of potato patches gains mixed reception. Detroit shows success but national skepticism persists. The piece argues unused land near roadsides and vacant lots could feed communities with modest labor, questioning wartime scarcity responses.

Prom Des Moines Register-Leader Berlin Pingree Fret Detroit

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