Thousands to Attend AAAS Meeting in Atlanta
At the Atlanta AAAS committee meeting held at the University Club officials chose the Piedmont hotel as the convention headquarters for December 29. The publicity committee named includes Fred Houser Evelyn Harms and W B Seabrook to promote the event and inform the public of its scale. The gathering is expected to attract over 3000 leading scientists from across the country.
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Atlanta
Fred Houser
Evelyn Harms
W. B. Seabrook
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Teachers of DeKalb Meet in Decatur
DeKalb County teachers gather in Decatur for a weeklong institute with reports from local trustees and talks by Superintendent R B Carroll and N H Maddox. Morning sessions closed by Jere M Pound of the State Normal. Afternoon speakers include Miss C S Parrish and principals Threkel Ewing. Mothers day and later themes noted for upcoming days.
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DeKalb County Teachers’ Institute
Decatur
R. BE. Carroll
N H Maddox
Jere M. Pound
State Normal School
C S. Parrish
George W Threlkel
Redan
C Ewing
Ingleside
M L Brittain
Aftenoon
Palefaces Become Redskins At Lodge Meeting
At the Chippewa lodge No 50 Independent Order of Red Men weekly gathering held Tuesday evening at the Red Men's wigwam 386 Central avenue sixteen palefaces were initiated into the first degree during the class adoption The order in this reservation is reported to be in the best condition in its history with many new members being initiated weekly.
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Chippewa Lodge
Order of Red Men
Central Avenue
Shop Early to Aid Our Store and Workers
Urges customers to begin holiday planning now, shop early, and visit our big Willing Service store. Highlights store stock being gathered in Eastern markets, early advance orders opening daily, and new ideas on every counter. Emphasizes planning with clerks’ help and avoiding late shopping distress.
Will Continue Fight To Save Blind School
The campaign for the Hema for the Blind continues despite a weak Monday meeting. Chairman J K Orr says the effort will press on to raise 3000, with 475 already raised. Plans call for 1250 in 25 subscriptions from fifty businessmen, then broader gifts. Directors I B Banknight, Dr J W Blosser, PV Moncrief, PF Bauknight Jr, M ath, JM Sanders, James Gillespie, JD T Lawrence lead management.
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J K. Orr
Banknight
J Wi Blosser
Pv Moncrief
P F Bauknight
Jr Math
J M. Sanders
James Gillespie
J D T Lawrence
Diplomas For Georgia Corn Club Boys Over 100 Bushels
University of Georgia diplomas will be awarded at the corn show to corn club boys who average a hundred bushels or more per acre in Georgia this year. Rev Andrew M Lowe will deliver the diplomas. Officials and dignitaries invited to address the show include Governor Slaton and M L Brittain, among others.
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Corn Club
University of Georgia
Georgia
Andrew Mlowe
Mereaes
Governor Slaton
M L Brittain Atai
Soule
Col
Jene
Whimer J. Moora
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
O B Martin
United States Department of Agriculture
John Campbell
Mary B Creswell
Young Powell Dies After Accidental Shot Incident
J A Powell age unknown, son of Mr and Mrs W OG Powell, died at Griffin hospital two weeks after an accidental shooting by Mrs Alice Kincaid during a struggle over a revolver. Coroner Futral held a jury hearing, no witnesses, Powell exonerated Mrs Kincaid before death, funeral set for Wednesday at 10 AM with Rev J R King officiating.
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Powell
Atlanta Office to Be Made Model
Postmaster General Burleson launches a drive for efficiency in U S post offices starting with Atlanta. Goodwin B D Ellaworth and three inspectors will study organization and dispatch methods to improve mail handling and public service. The effort aims to make Atlanta a model office and will extend to Savannah Richmond and others via circulars.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
United States
Burleson
Atlanta
Goodwin BD
Ellaworth
Hitchcock
Billeworth
Bolling Jones
Savannah
Richmond
Frierson Case Temporarily Dropped In Atlanta Court
The case against Mrs Frierson, arrested by the Atlanta vice squad, was temporarily dropped due to insufficient evidence. The charge was placed in the dead file, with Bull standing over her, though no immediate action will be taken. Judge Calhoun said the case was passed as Frierson did not appear in court.
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T HR Frierson
Atlanta
Vice Squad
Gainesville Midland Lays Standard Rails
Savannah Ga November 4 Special in order to handle a tremendous increase in movement of hardwood from undeveloped timber lands of north Georgia the Gainesville Midland railroad is spending 250000 to change narrow gauge tracks to broad gauge President George Baldwin announced after an inspection trip over the road
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Savannah
North Georgia
Gainesville Midland Railroad
George Baldwin
Courthouse remodeling contract awarded to local firm
In Griffin Georgia on November 4 the project to remodel the old courthouse into a modern facility at an estimated cost of about 35000 was awarded today to Gresham Manufacturing Company a local business.
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Griffin
Gresham Manufacturing Company
Police Intervene in Downtown Love Triangle Brawl
Detective Eugene Coker investigated after contractor J D Clements demanded intervention in his wife's alleged tryst with A Cohen at Whitehall and Alabama. A scuffle followed when Cohen was struck by Clements, crowd gathered, Cohen charged with disorderly conduct, arraignment set with Coker and Clements prosecuting.
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Eugene Coker
J D. Clements
Conley Street
Fryst
Clements
Whitehall
Alabama Street
Coker
Ane
A. Cohen
Formwall Street
Cohen
Interfor
Decatur Votes Today on Charter Changes
Citizens of Decatur vote today on amendments to the city charter. The proposed changes would elect the city marshal, superintendent of waterworks, and city clerk by the people, replacing council appointment. The amendments also call for salary reductions for these three officers.
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Decatur
Atlantic and Gulf Cotton Mills Sold in Quitman
In Quitman Georgia on November 4 a public sale by trustee Lane Young sold the Atlantic and Gulf cotton mills and all accompanying property to the Bank of Quitman for 68,604 dollars. The plant cost nearly 300,000 dollars originally.
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Uitman
Atlantic
Gulf
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Frierson
Gainesville Midland
Whitehall Street
Jr. D. Clements
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Versal
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Peachtree Street
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