Social Realm notes on price reform and a Franklin party
A column cites Chancellor James Roscoe Day urging an amendment to the profiteer price law to deter overcharging and overpayment. The piece also covers a Friday afternoon rock party hosted by Mrs. R. A. Franklin for guest Mrs. Ben Franklin of Herndon with beaded georgette attire, decorative rooms, tied scores in rook, and a luncheon for thirty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roscoe Day
Syracuse University
R. A. Franklin
Ben Franklin
Herndon
Otis Ball
J. B. Settle
Morrison Settle
Willis Morrison
Nannie Belle
Gertude Jinks
The Stuff That Counts Poem Echoes Courage and Grit
A terse verse extols true character as the measure of a man facing fate. It argues that the real test lies in how one endures blows, setbacks, and failures, not in triumphs. The poet celebrates resilience, courage under pressure, and steadfast steady spirit.
Laboring With Zest and Joy of Giving
A short poem celebrates labor and cheerful giving as the true sunshine of living. The speaker emphasizes helping others with a hand and a song as the essence of a meaningful life. Robert W. Service is quoted.
Party Honors Carrie Moore Before Atlanta Move
Miss Jane Davis hosted a Tuesday evening gathering for Miss Carrie Moore who will soon move to Atlanta. The yellow and white color scheme set the scene as guests played games and enjoyed punch on arrival. Ice course later served by Miss Bertha Bryant Miss Pearl Maddox and Mrs Otis Davis to about 35 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Davis
Carrie Moore
Atlanta
Sallie Watkins
Bertha Bryant
Pearl Maddox
Otis Davis
Miss Davis
Miss Conner Hosts Prom Night In Covington
Ruth Conner entertained about twenty two guests at a prom party Friday night in compliment to Misses Annie and Maria Death of Covington. The living rooms and porch were decorated with mid summer flowers in pink and orange. After the proms cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss Ruth Conner
Annie
Maria Death
Covington
Miss Conner
Women’s Meeting of the Kimball Association
The Women’s meeting of the Kimball Association will be held at Mt. Vernon Church on Thursday August 26 at 10 am. All churches are expected to be represented. a fine program will be presented and attendees will discuss matters before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Church
Kimbell Association
Mt. Vernon
Monday Social Roundup In Griffin Community
Local visitors and residents are noted across Griffin and nearby towns with many trips to Forsyth Atlanta Macon and Athens. Names include Pearl Cole J W Mencely J B Settle Otis Ball John R L Smith Annie and Maria Death and Laura Conner. Several travel to Alabama City High Point Asheville and East Point for visits and teaching assignments.
Social Notes of Jackson Residents and Visitors
A roundup of local people traveling and visiting family and friends in Georgia and Florida. Travelers include A. F. Whitney, J. H. Carmichael, Elizabeth Lester, T. Merrit Bailey, M. J. Bailey, Andrew J. Fleming, Henry Turner, Emily Jinks, R. N. Etheridge, J. M. Trapp, Charles S. Robison, E. J. Williams, Park Newton, P. M. Wise, F. E. Mackey, Col. T. J. Dempsey, Prof. W. P. Martin, and others. Notable moves include Col. and Mrs. Dempsey planning to reside in Atlanta and Prof. Martin resuming duties in Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Mrs
T. J. Dempsey
Atlanta
Jackson
W. P. Martin
Dublin
Prof. Martin
Military meeting to organize Jacksons Rifles
A court house gathering is planned for Tuesday night August 31 to perfect details of reorganizing the Jacksons Rifles. The group has secured enough men and seeks a few more to meet national guard standards. Mustering into service is a key topic for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
National Guard
Expression of thanks for sympathy after bereavement
Mrs. J. H. Kimbell and children and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Roquemore express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy after a recent bereavement. May the Lord bless each and every one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kimbell
J. E. Roquemore
Benefit Program at Flovilla Glee Club
A Glee Club program at the Flovilla school auditorium on Thursday night September 2 begins at 8 30. Only local talent will perform and proceeds go to the Methodist church piano fund. Admission is 25 cents. The event promises to be a pleasing entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flovilla
Tallent
Methodist Church
Lemon Juice for Freckles Beauty Tip Ad
Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white. Shake well for a quarter pint of freckle and tan lotion at very low cost. Grocers have lemons and drug stores sell three ounces of orchard white for a few cents. Massage daily to fade freckles and blemishes and soften the skin. Harmless and non irritant, the ad claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvo
Ben Hill Campaign Committee Sees Judge Hill Elected
Ben Hill voices praise for Judge Hill after seven years on the bench and five on Fulton County Superior Court. Judge Wade lauds Hill’s thirteen volumes in the Appeals Report as marked by learning and ability benefiting the bench and bar. The piece notes Hill as the son and namesake of a famed Georgia statesman, boosting his election prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton County
Wade
Court of Appeals
Hill
Appeals Report
Georgia
Ben Hill
Jackson Ice Company Demonstrates Worth to Community
The Jackson Ice Corporation has supplied ample ice at reasonable prices, easing fears of famine and panic pricing. Every citizen within miles has drawn a dividend from this home enterprise, and the plant should be doubled in capacity to meet rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Ice Corporation
Fall Oxford shoes for ladies arrive with wool stockings
The Jackson Mercantile Co. receives fall Oxford shoes for ladies, model Brogen last, with matching wool stockings. Georgia voters are praised for open minded and fair hearing of candidates, maintaining order amid a heated campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brogen
Jackson Mercantile Co
Georgia
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Mrs, Franklin
Robert W. Service
THE
Miss Pearl Cole
Griffin
J. W. Mencely
Forsyth
Mr. J. B. Settle
New York
John R. L. Smith
Macon
A. A. Howell
Pike County
Mr. J. M. Cook
Emma Mallet
Byron Cole
T. J. Cole
Mr. S. H. Eiseman
Annie and
Laura Conner
Mt. Zion
Willene
Glennis Thornton
Birmingham
Ala
Mr. Mack Hungerford
Gray
Mrs. S. H. Thornton
Eered
Gertrude Jinks
Alabama City
Miss Belle Edwards
Messers
W. O. Ham and
M. M. Welch
High Point, N. C
H. O. Ball
Mrs. Edward Smith
Asheville
J. W. Hencely
Lurline Henderson
Annie Mae Greer
Edna Thurman
J. M. Gaston
Claude England
Athens
Rev
S. R. England
Lillie Lewis
Mary Williard Lewis
Annie Lou McCord
R. D. Ogletree
W. J. Woodward
A. H. Smith
Helen Smith Head
Avon Gaston
Lillian Mackey
Frank
Beatrice Williams
J. T. Bailey
Merritt Bailey
Clyde Gaston
Hattie Mae Finley
S. P. Nichols
Lucy Evelyn Nichols
H. W. Nalley
P. L. Bridges
Waldo, Fla
W. F. Lavender
County
Mrs. Stripling
Camilla
Maggie Bell Thaxton
Ruth Conner
Georgia B
Annie Lou Linkous
East Point
J. W. Johnson
Decatur
Frank Pickett
Ty Ty
Indian Springs
J. M. Currie
Maggie Currie
Elizabeth Currie
Messers Victor Carmichael
Smith Settle
A. F. Taylor
Lucile Taylor
Evelyn McMichael
Bernice McMichael
Griffin News & Sun
J. M. Cook
Mildred Cook
Orlando
Clara and
Lena Nutt
Terrares
Fla
E. D. Tolleson
McDonough
E. P. Newton
Pitts
Alabama
Anson
Texas
Messrs
A. F. Whitney
J. H. Carmichael
Boston
Elizabeth Lester
Jacksonville
T. Merrit Bailey
M. J. Bailey
Fosyth
Barnesville
Andrew J. Fleming
Henry Turner
Emily Jinks
Shingle Roof Camp Ground
R. N. Etheridge
Etheridge, Smith and Co
J. M. Trapp
Whitesburg
Charles S. Robison
Mary Newton
E. J. Williams
Camp Meade
Washington
W. A. Newton
Park Newton and Son
Park, Jr
F. E. Mackey
Lebanon
Ohio
T. Merritt Bailey
Paul Harper
Pauline Mallet
Martha Watts
Clara Nutt
Tevares
Margaret Wight
Cairo
Mary Frances O’kelley
O’kelley
Mrs. J. Threat Moore
Mornen
Kid Nature
Sorcll
Booslee
Sradeld
Cee Dot. Fel
Atlante, Ga
Carmichaels Drug Store
Glee Club
Ben H. Hill
Kinard
Gors
Guthrier
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