Lafayette Day to aid France during festival in Atlanta
Governor Norris backs Lafayette Day on November 20 to raise Christmas aid for France and allied nations. Dr F E May leads efforts with picture shows, schoolchildren selling flags, and clothing drives. Agnes Scott students send bandages. officials endorse event as humanitarian and nonpolitical.
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Atlanta
Georgia
F. E. May
Georgia Relief Committee For
France
ATLAS
Allied Nations
May
Dr May
Europe
Harris
Woodward
Agnes Scott Collee
New York
Secours Neuarel
Aeorsck
Winners Announced For Stationary Exhibits At DeKalb County Fair
DeKalb County Fair posted winners for stationary exhibits across classes such as general farm products children and women's displays. Notable winners include Mary Ann Cahsels for under 15 children and Mrs Paul Wirdlaw for Decatur in various craft categories and crops with C A Chewning taking Best Acre of Corn and R W Cown earning top potato and hay listings.
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DeKal County
Mary Ann Cahsels
Kirkinoor
Jessie Hoherton
Ingleyde
Ecund
T. Evans
Atlanta
HL Miner
James RK Giorgs
WA. Ormer
Decatur
Usehulz Nurseries
Tas Pritchard
Paul Wirdlaw
Mry E. V .Austin
Owens
East Atlanta
WL. Robinson
JF. Brown
Gibson
C. A. Chewning
Jor
Parker
R. W. Cown
W. Cown
C. A Morgan
M. Scott
Increase Proposed for Georgia Veterans Pension Rise
At a Macon meeting of the United Confederate Veterans camp General Thomas spoke and Miss Anna Bryant moved a resolution calling for a 19 pension increase for veterans. The measure passed and Bryant will present it to the Daughters of the Confederacy for action.
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Macon
A. Smith
United Conka Veterans
Hera
General Thomas
Bridwads
Georgia
United Confederate Veterans
Dixie Route Council Formed in Mitchell County
Mitchell County forms a Dixie highway council in Thomasville with J. W. Butler as chairman and F. L. Perry as vice chairman. J. Culpepper serves as secretary and Dr F L Lewis as director, as locals anticipate the highway’s arrival through the area.
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Dixie Route Council
Mitchell
Thomasville
Gilbreath
Mitchell County
Connerl
J. W Butler
FL. "Perry
J. Culpepper
Basgs
Fll
Lewi
Irector
Good Home Sought for Bright Brothers To Be Adopted Together
Georgia Children's Home Society seeks a single adoptive home for Richard and Eustice Howard ages six and three. Superintendent Robert B. McCord says the boys are bright and inseparable, and should stay together. Society notes many requests for girls and reports placing nearly 500 children statewide.
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Georgia Children’s
Robert B. McCord
Georgia Children's Home Society
Eustice Howard
Justice Howard
McCord
Georgia Children’s Home Society
Member of Conference dies during sessions in Rome Ga
The North Georgia conference in session at Rome Ga learned of the death of Rev W L C Waites of Paine Institute Augusta a conference member. His illness tubercular bone trouble from a fall ended his three year tenure here. He aimed to be a missionary to Korea and taught at Paine College while active at Woodlawn Methodist Church Augusta. Resolutions of sympathy were adopted and will be sent to his family. funeral plans pending in Birmingham his former home.
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W. L. C. Waites
Paine Institute
Augusta
J B Roberts
Iberton
W. T. Lovejoy
Marietta
Wailea
Georgia
Alabama
Paine College
Vanderbilt University
Korea
Woodlawn “Methodist Church
Wraley Brotherhood
Walles
W B. Dillard
Birmingham
Wailes
Macon Girl Injured In Automobile May Die
Miss Irene Glenn daughter of a Macon policeman lies unconscious at home from brain concussion after an auto accident on Napier avenue Saturday night. Her mother Airs Mattie Glenn and sister Miss Mary Glenn were also thrown from the car. the wagon driver, a negro, was jailed.
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Macon
Irene Glenn
Miss Glenn
Airs
Mattie Glenn
Mary Glenn
Napier Avenue
Two Autos Collide on Columbus Street in Columbus Georgia
At the Second Avenue and Thirteenth Street intersection in Columbus, Georgia, a collision involving Ben Key and Garrett Baldwin of Indiana, Georgia, sent Baldwin's car 30 feet into a telegraph pole before it stopped pointed northward. Baldwin was dazed with minor injuries. Ben Key and Mrs. J. M. Crawford and two daughters escaped serious harm.
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Columbus
Ben Key
Garrett Baldwin
Iiidiand
Second Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Baldwin
See Twin Beds at the Atlanta Tonight
The show See Twin Beds opens in Atlanta tonight promising lighthearted satire and music driven comedy. Performers deliver upbeat sketches and pratfalls with a lively cast creating a breezy audience hook. Local critics expected to praise its pace and witty dialogue.
Pilgrim Class Head Takes YMCA Role in Tupelo Miss
Robert Mell, longtime Allentown figure and former Pilgrim Bible class head, resigns from the Pilgrim class to become general secretary of the YMCA in Tupelo Mississippi. Pieced tributes reflect the regard of fellow members for his service and departure.
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Robert Mel
Allenta
Young Men's Christian Associaon
Pilgrim Bible School
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Tupelo
Miss
Young Men's Christian Association
Pilgrim
Mell
Prison Boost Club Proposed by Atlanta Inmates
Federal inmates at Atlanta federal penitentiary propose a "boost club" to combat gossip and defamation among prisoners. The idea, sparked by the prison magazine Good Words, aims to counter the “Knockers” who spread cheap talk and rumors. The plan notes inmates’ reform goals and urges focusing on constructive self-improvement within prison walls.
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Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Izera
Atlanta
Francis H. Griffin
Comitnucus Serstan
Booster Movement Urges Constructive Support Among Prison Officials
A call to think well of others and seek their virtues promotes a sunny, constructive stance. The message urges boosting rather than knocking, urging readers to join a new booster club initiative. Prison authorities reportedly back the movement with enthusiastic cooperation.
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Clu
New Post Office Formally Opened at Cartersville
Cartersville Ga November 14 Special The post office building recently completed over a year was turned over for public use Saturday night with a large public inspection. Hon Walter Akerman presided and introduced Congressman Gordon Lee who helped secure the project. Lee spoke as O T Peeples presented a silver loving cup to him in thanks for his efforts. The building will be occupied for post office purposes Monday.
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Cartersville
Walter Akerman
Gordon Lee
Congress
Lee
O. T Peeples
Chamber of Commerce
Carterville
Bir
Moutey
Robertson Elected Mayor in Gainesville Vote
In Gainesville Georgia on November 14 special election results show five candidates, Dr P E B Robertson winning with 264 votes, beating Byron Mitchell and others. A proposed $40 000 high school building failed. only 635 votes were cast, short of the required majority. The central school property would have been converted for high school use, and the election used the Australian ballot system with public approval. Laugh at Twin Beds at the Atlanta tonight.
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Gainesville
P. E. B. Robertson
J.O. Jones
BH Merek
Byron Mitchell
Br W
Patmour
Lor. P
Robertson
Dr Daniel to head Laymen Missionary Movement plan
Dr Charles W Daniel was named general chairman of the campaign committee for the Laymen's Missionary Movement convention scheduled in Atlanta from February 2 to 6. Dr D Clay Lilly announced the launch in a Sunday meeting at First Baptist Church. Marlon Hull elected vice chairman and W Warr to lead the finance committee.
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Charles W. Daniel
Atlanta
D. Clay Lilly
Richmond
Marlon Hull
W. Warr
Fleas Star In Georgia Harvest Festival Parade
At the Georgia Harvest Festival a professor showcases 250 trained fleas performing looping loops parading dancing and acrobatic acts on the midway. The show promises a novelty act titled Madame X or The Frolicsome Fairies of Frivolous Fannie and highlights the patient handling of the tiny performers.
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Reajiy
Professor Kuntz
Georgia
Kuntze Case
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