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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1912

Page

6

Bride at Beck reception amid violet decorations

Yesterday a reception at Mrs Beck's home honored a popular Athens bride. Guests in a violet themed room enjoyed punch, a centerpiece of violets, and gowns in yellow, pink, and blue tones. Attendees included Miss Lois, Miss Lina Andrews, Mrs White, Mrs Dixon, and Mrs Kiser with about 125 callers.

Isenbeck Mrs. Beck Aton Lois Lina Andrews Miss White Dixon LL. Mall Norfolk Mrs. Dixon A& J. Kiser Warren White S. C. Dobbs A. J. Kiser Bayne Gibson Decatur Miss Marie Lewis Edward T. K. Gibson Miss Hopkins Marguerite Beck Flourney Hopkins New York Nancy Hill Hopkins Isabel Kuhrt Sara Rawson

Debutante Soiree and Charity Sale Fund Raiser Notes

A charity sale of practical goods near the Aragon funds home missions with a Spring cleaning theme. Debutante Miss Harriet Calhoun hosted a twelve-seat reception in pink and white, featuring swansonia and ink roses, with Miss Calhoun in white chiffon and marabou. Numerous teas and gatherings followed at the Georgian Terrace and Geacelan Terrace celebrating Miss Halile Reese and other guests with formal dress and floral table décor.

Aragon Miss Calhoun W.R. Hammond Harriet Calhoun Swansonia Lilles Flacs

Luncheon Honors Mrs Hines with Philadelphia Guests

Mrs John Somerville hosted a pretty luncheon yesterday honoring Mrs Richard Hines of Macon. Guests included Mrs Richard Johnson, Mrs Thomas B Paine, Mrs Reuben Arnold, and Mrs Philip Kunzig of Philadelphia. Centerpiece featured jonquils in yellow.

John Somerville Richard Johnson Richard Hines Macon Thomas B. Paine Reuben Arnold Philip Kunzig Philadelphia Hines

Brooks County Vets to Attend Reunion in Macon

Quitman Ga March 29 Special The Brooks Confederate Veterans Association is organized and will attend the May reunion in Macon. Officers elected include Captain J G McCall president and W Talley secretary with J R Barnes George B Crain J M Patterson T N Sandy and J B Finch on the executive committee. The roster lists many members led by Captain McCall and Captain J R Barnes along with numerous other names.

Quitman Brooks Confederate Veterans’ Association Macon J. G. McCall W. &. Talley J. R. Barnes George Ib. Crain J. M. Patterson T. N. Sandy J. B. Finch J. RB. Barnes W. 5 Johnson A. J. Jones J. J. Norman Fit Meulden C. G. McRae Sir McCall B. F. Neely J. W. Phillips J. M. Paxton M. Lewis J. D. Bozeman T. Ss, McRae J. E. Hunter Pan Stanton T. L F. Dukes Adam Beasley T. Session J. W. Watson M. Lane J. S. Simpson K. H. Williams Sam Sessions P. & McCrae

School Boy Herschel Saxon Missing Since Wednesday

Columbus Ga March 29 special Herschel Saxon ten year old fifth grade pupil of Columbus public schools resided on Broad Street left home Wednesday morning for Sixteenth Street five blocks away and has not been seen since. Parents have no idea where he is. Police on the lookout with no clue. Local Boy Scouts camp may start a search Saturday.

Columbus Herschel Saxon Broad Street Sixteenth Street Boy Scouts

Electric agreement comes up Thursday

City council to consider a proposed contract between the Georgia Railway and Electric Company and the Gedraia Railway and Power Company. Alderman McClelland requested publication of the statement. The item will not be acted upon by the council next Monday afternoon.

Georgia Railway , and Electric Company Gedraia Railway and Power Company McClelland

Founders Day Observed at Bessie Tift College

Porsyth Georgia March 29 Special One of the year’s most interesting events was Founders Day at Bessie Tift College March 28 marking the old Monroe Female college’s transfer to the Georgia Baptist convention. A 9:30 a.m. program featured processional hymns addresses and a pageant with about twenty five floats parading through Forsyth streets.

Porsyth Bessie Tift College Monroe Female College Beasle Tift College Georgia Baptist Convention Tift Hall A. Chamlee Th. G. Hiymn E. C. James Lansing Burrows Americus Wstudiantina Beanie Tift College RB. A. Cansdell Bisate Titt Bessie Titt J. BR. Gunn Georgia Northeast Georgia Forsyth

Religion Forward Dinner at Piedmont in Atlanta

Statistics from eight day Men and Religion Forward Movement show Atlanta leads in the campaign among 54 cities. In Georgia forty seven towns are engaged with three Atlanta led teams training auxiliary cities, 1293 key men attend six institutes, 834 men and boys take a stand for a better life. A five year work plan is being mapped and presented at a conservation dinner at the Piedmont hotel on the evening of April plates for 500 guests.

Atlanta United States Canada J. K. Orr Georgia Anf Evangelical Department Altluntang Piedmont Hotel Apri

Mercer University Students Form Underwood Club

Macon Georgia March 29 Special The Mercer university students organize an Underwood club with more than 100 members. Officers named are H Langadale president J J Kelly vice president M A Smith secretary and treasurer.

Macon Mercer University H. Langadale J. J. Kelly M. A. Smith

Cornerstone Laid at Gordon Institute Founders Day

Founders day exercises in Harneaville Ga honored the late Charles B Lambdin with the cornerstone ceremony for a three story academic building. Grand master George M Napier presided as dignitaries from Pinta lodge and visiting Masons attended. A basket supper followed the ceremonies drawing 1600 participants.

Harneaville Charles B. Lambdin Gordon Institute Wedemeyer Atlanta Gordon Cadets Pinta Lodge Barneaville Gordon Auditorium George M. Napier Grand Lodge of Georgia D. C. Barrow University of Georgia Henry Banks W. A. Prout Judge Prout

Farewell Dinner for T. B. Lynch at Atlanta Club

T B Lynch resigns from the Southeastern Passenger Association after two years to join the Eastern Steamship Company in Boston. A complimentary banquet at the Atlanta Athletic Club honored his service with flowers, fine menus, and attendees including J F McKinley, G G Shepard, W L Henry, H C Chalmers, E K Sullivan, J A Bauman, and others.

T. B. Lynch Southeastern Passenger Association Joseph Richardson Eastern Steamship Company Boston Mass Lynch Railroad Passenger Atlanta Athletic Club J. F E. McKinley G. G. Shepard G. C. Roney W. L. Henry 3. S. McCullough W. Stewart G. EK. Jordan G. A. Cunningham A. C. Edwards W. P. Scruges H. C. Chalmers E. K. Sullivan I. H. Daniel A.9. Hester W. H. Howard C. I. Stewart H. H. Butler Frank Westerman V. FL. Harvey E. F. Reid J. A. Bauman J. M. Wooddall Pauli White Z. W. Small A. B. Pratt GE. G. Hughiett C. J. Lieber

Two Ballots Planned for May First Primary

Macon Ga March 29 Special A ruling by W C Wright of the state executive committee requires two separate primaries on May 1 in counties choosing county officers Two distinct tickets two ballot boxes two sets of returns and tally sheets will be used in those counties The decision affects Bibb county and other counties holding county primaries on May 1.

Macon W. C. Wright Newnan State Executive Committee P. H. Gambrell Bibb County Democratic Committee Wright

Best Dental Work at Moderate Prices at Atlanta Parlors

There is no need to pay high prices for quality dental work. The Atlanta Dental Parlors at Peachtree and Decatur streets offer the best work at prices low enough for modest purses.

Atlanta Peachtree Decatur Streets

Marietta Street Paving Report Planned for Monday

The street committees of the council will hold a special meeting next Monday at 2 PM to report on Marietta Street paving. They could not agree Friday after noon because owners signed a petition for a single asphalt type, while the committee wanted all kinds specified. The petition will be ready for Monday.

Marietta Street

Hudson to deliver commence ment address at Third District College

Americus Ga March 29 Special Thomas G Hudson former state commissioner of agriculture and gubernatorial candidate has accepted invitation to deliver the commencement address before the Third District Agricultural College graduations in June He has staunchly supported the college and his work is appreciated A large class will graduate this summer and the exercises will be unusually interesting

Americus Thomas G. Hudson Third District Agricultural College Hudson The Agricultural College

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