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Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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The Atlanta Chapter of Frontiers of America plans enhanced community involvement for 1956, appointing committee chairs and scheduling an economic conference in late January. Organized in June 1955, the group focuses on service and rights advocacy.
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Above planners are, from left: Otis Lilly, F. G. Mattox, Mrs. W. B. Edwards, Mrs. D. M. Moore, Miss Berta Tarver, Mrs. E. Riggins, Miss E. M. Tate, M. D. Roberts, Ralph Long, Miss J. L. Foster, Mrs. M. D. Jackson, Mrs. L. B. Latimer, R. E. Cureton and Mrs. A. E. Allen. - (Photo by Alexander Adams)
Increased participation in community welfare, civic progress and economic affairs will keynote the 1956 program of the Atlanta Chapter of the Frontiers of America. Jesse O. Thomas, president, told of the interest of his group as various committee chairmanships were announced. Emphasizing that the slogan of the organization is "Advancement through Service," he said that Frontiers would serve in 1956 to strengthen Atlanta's progress and secure the rights of people. He observed that the Atlanta Frontiers group were men actively participating in the affairs of the community, but through the organization combined abilities to achieve the greatest good for the total citizenry.
The Atlanta Chapter was organized here in June 1955.
Among those appointed chairmen and their committees are: Clarence Coleman, Public Affairs; James W. Hawkins, Business and Professional Standards; Dr. R. A. Billings, Finance; Harry L. Alston, Service Projects; Dr. Charles L. Shorter, Vitiligo; H. S. Murphy, Attendance; Charles H. Wilson, Jr., Classification and Membership; Robert R. Moton, Jr., Program; and H. J. Furlow, Luncheon.
Mr. Thomas also said that the Frontiers had completed a survey and initial study of an Economic Conference which is scheduled for the last week in January. Tentative plans include participation with the college community.
Members of the Economic Conference planning committee are Harry L. Alston, P. D. Davis, Jr., Dr. Charles L. Chisholm, Clarence Coleman and Robert R. Moton, Jr.
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1956
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The Atlanta Chapter of Frontiers of America, organized in June 1955, announces a 1956 program emphasizing increased participation in community welfare, civic progress, and economic affairs under the slogan 'Advancement through Service'. Committee chairmen are appointed, including Clarence Coleman for Public Affairs and others. An economic conference is planned for the last week in January with college community participation.