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Editorial
October 8, 1944
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The editorial lauds the two-day Canning Festival at Atlanta's USO Service Men's Center, sponsored by Booker T. Washington High School, women's clubs, public schools, and Victory Gardeners. It highlights efforts for better nutrition and economy among the Negro community, commending organizers Mrs. Virginia Turner Akridge and Mr. B. L. Colbert, and urges improved future events.
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The Canning Festival
The two-day Canning Festival just concluded at the USO Service Men's Center was a tribute to the industry and ingenuity of its sponsors and a great credit to the Negro people of Atlanta.
Bringing together the collective thinking and procedures of the many individuals and organizations interested in better foods at lower rates the object of the Canning project is to encourage women's organizations to make use of such information as is available from many sources as a means of better nutrition, health, and economy in the home.
The city-wide exhibition was held under the joint sponsorship of the Booker T Washington High School, Sears Farmers' Market Women's Clubs, City Public Schools, together with the Victory Gardeners' organization of Fulton County. Especial commendation is to be given both to Mrs. Virginia Turner Akridge and Mr. B. L. Colbert, under whose joint directions the articles for exhibition were assorted and assembled.
We congratulate all who, in unusual, contributed to the success of the project including the Sears Market officials, who provided the handsome prizes as a source of stimulation for greater efforts and better exhibitions for the future. Next year, let's make the best better.
The two-day Canning Festival just concluded at the USO Service Men's Center was a tribute to the industry and ingenuity of its sponsors and a great credit to the Negro people of Atlanta.
Bringing together the collective thinking and procedures of the many individuals and organizations interested in better foods at lower rates the object of the Canning project is to encourage women's organizations to make use of such information as is available from many sources as a means of better nutrition, health, and economy in the home.
The city-wide exhibition was held under the joint sponsorship of the Booker T Washington High School, Sears Farmers' Market Women's Clubs, City Public Schools, together with the Victory Gardeners' organization of Fulton County. Especial commendation is to be given both to Mrs. Virginia Turner Akridge and Mr. B. L. Colbert, under whose joint directions the articles for exhibition were assorted and assembled.
We congratulate all who, in unusual, contributed to the success of the project including the Sears Market officials, who provided the handsome prizes as a source of stimulation for greater efforts and better exhibitions for the future. Next year, let's make the best better.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Canning Festival
Atlanta
Negro Community
Victory Gardens
Nutrition
Home Economy
Women's Organizations
What entities or persons were involved?
Booker T Washington High School
Sears Farmers' Market Women's Clubs
City Public Schools
Victory Gardeners' Organization Of Fulton County
Mrs. Virginia Turner Akridge
Mr. B. L. Colbert
Sears Market Officials
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Canning Festival Tribute
Stance / Tone
Positive Commendation
Key Figures
Booker T Washington High School
Sears Farmers' Market Women's Clubs
City Public Schools
Victory Gardeners' Organization Of Fulton County
Mrs. Virginia Turner Akridge
Mr. B. L. Colbert
Sears Market Officials
Key Arguments
Tribute To Industry And Ingenuity Of Sponsors
Credit To Negro People Of Atlanta
Encourage Women's Organizations To Use Available Information For Better Nutrition, Health, And Economy
Held Under Joint Sponsorship Of Multiple Organizations
Commendation To Mrs. Akridge And Mr. Colbert For Assorting And Assembling Exhibits
Congratulations To All Contributors Including Sears Market For Prizes
Suggestion For Greater Efforts Next Year