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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1924
Page
9
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A damaged report from Dahlonega Georgia states that Charles Grant of Murrayville was killed instantly Wednesday while working under heavy estates when a rock slammed him. His widow and children are noted.
Waycross Georgia November 27 Special report describes a large Thanksgiving conference of the M. E. church where Dr J G Robinson editor of The M E Review warned against southern Negro migration to the north due to idleness and bad associations. The program featured sermons songs and many speakers focusing on reader education and missions as well as plans by local business leaders and church figures. The conference drew extensive attendance from the colored community.
In Savannah on November 27 the Central Georgia conference of the colored Methodist church met with Bishop Williams presiding. He delivered an opening sermon urging ministers to adapt to modern conveniences and rapid transit, to hold people in check and curb frolics. Elders noted migration easing as cotton crops improve and many begin settling on farms, with over 20 percent in membership and finances.
At the conclusion of the barbecue dinner at the Masonic temple the Eighth Infantry band played. District officers elected were President R. L. Beathen of Ville, vice president J. Fred Lax of Girard, secretary B. H. Jon Waynesboro. The next meeting will be held on 1 April in Louisville.
An enthusiastic Knights of Pythias district convention was held in Waynesboro with Mayor Frank Palmer welcoming visitors. The event noted historical references including 1824 and mentions a district gathering and remarks on relief and international aid.
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