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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
15
The brilliant social event of last night marked the marriage of Miss Louise Parker and Mr Carson in a ceremony that drew prominent families, guests, and society figures to celebrate the union.
A guide claims a lemony solution and a brush can curl hair overnight with a natural look. It promises no oily residue and long-lasting waves. Also mentions Parker and Turner Carson wedding details with lavish reception and floral decor in a stately square hall.
A ball room style wedding featured smilax and pink roses with a string orchestra, maid of honor Miss Wycliffe Wurm and bridesmaids from Lexington, Mo. Rev. Charles W. Daniel officiated as Mrs Parker and Mrs W. Abbott hosted a grand reception with ivory white decor, Parisian centerpieces, and a Japanese garden veranda. Guests included Mr and Mrs Horine and Mr and Mrs Carson of Nashville, who left for New York on their wedding trip.
The wedding linked two prominent Atlantans, a bride from a leading local family who debuted last year after studies at Washington College and Europe, and Mr. Carson, a rising insurance businessman. The match reflects strong social ties and cordial public interest in Atlanta's younger citizenship.
At the Georgia Military Academy campus in College Park a reception for Governor and Mrs. Harris was hosted by Colonel and Mrs. J. Woodward. Cadets and young ladies from Cox College, Washington Seminary, and nearby schools joined in the Rugby ball, with many hosting and attending in formal roles. The event featured notable attendees, decorations, music, and refreshments marking a cheerful social gathering.
Tea dances hosted by the Terpsichorean club Thursday 5 to 7 pm after the Tech Auburn game, with a Friday regular dance at Peachtrea and Third streets and a Saturday afternoon tea dance. Weddings and MacDowell music events include Mrs Edward MacDowell recitals Friday and Saturday evenings at Arrowood residence and Hotel Ansley ballroom, with a program of Bach, Couperin, and elaborated pieces and a lecture on the MacDowell memorial with stereopticon views.
The Georgia A M E conference convenes at Payne’s Church in Savannah with Bishop Joseph Simeon Tipper presiding. About 355 ministers and delegates, plus visitors, attend through Friday with sessions led by prominent church leaders and educators from Morris Brown, Payne Temple, and Central Park institutions.
A fragment lists numerous local church and chapel names across towns including St Paul, Green Springs, Buffalo, Sparta, Mintedeeville, River Mission, Granite Hill, and Midway. Mentions individuals like L Ho Smith Jr, J W Rnguish, W M Locke, G W Baker, J Cary, and HJ Johnson among others, likely a directory of evangelists or charitable patrons in a regional aid effort. The scattered names suggest community religious outreach activities in multiple counties.
Twenty one Marines transferred from the Atlanta recruiting division to Port Royal South Carolina will be honored with a special Thanksgiving dinner. Lieutenant Corvocoresses heads the Atlanta unit and says more recruits are expected. A nationwide Marine headquarter dinner plan will observe the holiday with meals at barracks nationwide.
Waycross Ga November 23 Speical H D Reed chairman prosperity week invites Charles J Haden Georgia Chamber of Commerce to be chief speaker on opening day November 28 December 4 Haden accepts will speak on Georgia development for permanent prosperity Waycross billed as wizard of the wiregrass and the week is described as Waycross most ambitious undertaking with plans ready to proceed and a busy week ahead.
Atlanta physicians endorse Bucapine Salve for nose and throat inflammations and colds. They promote its soothing antiseptic properties, advising use on the chest for croup and to inhale vapors from boiling water. The Coursey & Munn Drug Store offers home delivery in Atlanta or by mail for 20 cents.
H D Pollard of Savannah, longtime valuation agent for the Central of Georgia, was elected president of the Wrightsville and Tennille railroad at a special board meeting in Macon. The late Judge A F Daley of Wrightsville had led the line until his sudden death a few weeks prior. Pollard previously served as general manager of the Brazilian Trans Continental Railroad and held multiple Central of Georgia posts, including track supervisor, trainmaster, and division superintendent before moving to Brazil.
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