Church circle member listed as gravely anxious for recovery
For two weeks, physicians say she is much better and those active with her in church and benevolent circles are gravely anxious about her recovery.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1924
Page
15
For two weeks, physicians say she is much better and those active with her in church and benevolent circles are gravely anxious about her recovery.
Walker Be. Le. Walker, 48, of Warner Avenue, says he was robbed of $8 and a sweater by three unidentified Black men on Woodward near Warner. He reported the incident to Call Officers Goode and Bullard. The assailants forced him to raise his arms while the trio searched pockets and took the sweater before fleeing down a side street.
The board of education purchasing committee deferred contracts for the new girls high school equipment until next week to confirm its authority. About $45,000 is allotted for science and home economics gear, with bids opened. Contracts likely awarded next week with payment deferred to July 1, 2024. S. P Richards won $2,856 contract for 6,000 reams of penmanship paper. A committee was set to study a request for basketball courts and a lunch stand at Rass Junior.
J. H. Smith principal says the original course costing SE600 was destroyed when grounds were graded last summer and asks the school board to restore or replace them. The item outlines board authority over rebuilding and funding decisions for the lost facilities.
Reelection of Mrs. W. C. Horton of Winder Georgia to president led Ninth Congressional District Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathering at Wesley Memorial church. Mrs Horton presided as president for two terms with new officers elected and group leaders named for Gainesville Norcross Cornelia and other districts. Elton Drake appointed to assist in forming new local units. State officers Ella A. Dillard and Melvin Williams attended the session.
Speeches marked the initiation of 51 candidates at an Independent Order of Clansmen gathering in the McKenzie building hall Thursday night. Officials describe the event as fraternal and benevolent in nature. Fulton County Georgia.
William D. Upshaw fifth district congressman will address the Campbell county fair on its second day. The fair opened with a broad display of exhibits and a strong civic and agricultural turnout. Miss Alice Drake directs the girls club and women’s department, with the county club showing domestic displays. Midway attractions are reported as the best yet. The fair runs through Saturday with planned features.
Funeral services for Harry Woodruff, a prominent Columbus businessman, were held at his residence with Rev. Stimson presiding. Interment followed at Linwood cemetery. Woodruff died from injuries in a highway auto accident near Bogart while traveling with friends to watch the Georgia Tennessee game. His younger brother George C. Woodruff coached the Georgia team. Others in the party were injured but brought to Athens hospital. Woodruff’s spinal injuries and subsequent pneumonia led to his death after Friday night’s crash.
Paris dispatch reports Premier Herriot, now foreign minister, presenting to the chamber a proposal to ratify an accord for reimbursing the United States for maintenance costs of the American army in the Rhineland. The 1923 accord, signed by U S and allied powers, provides $250 million repayment in 12 equal installments with interest.
Effective with No 6 Sunday November 6 the Western and Atlantic East trend will discontinue through coach service between Atlanta and Rome in status Nos 6 178 and 1785 a. A BALDWIN Superintendent.
Chicago in November reports the American Farm Bureau Federation finds ample good seed corn for the coming season. Each state should meet its own needs, though some barren spots will require seed from regions with surplus.
Atlanta Fire Insurance association discussed reorganizing its structure and affiliating with the Atlanta Retail Merchants' association at a Thursday meeting. About 60 members attended at the Piedmont hotel.
Fragments indicate a lengthy discussion on the constitution and by laws within the group. The talk centers on ongoing organizational structure and governance, highlighting disagreements over rules and leadership. No clear outcome recorded.
Funeral details for Mark J Martin 4 of 222 Peter Street at H M Patterson Son Chapel with interment in Hollywood cemetery. Survived by brother J B Martin Valdosta and cousin W Martin Allan. Andrew Wilburn 53 of Tucker Ga funeral at Rehoboth Church with interment in churchyard. Mrs W D Maybin 48 of 286 Waldo Street funeral at Great Park Methodist Church with Hollywood cemetery interment.
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