The Southern Israelite. (Augusta, Ga.) 1925-1986, February 24, 1967, Image 18

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W INDER A ROBl«TS THE SOUTH'S FINEST OWNER-OPERATED DRUG STORES MEAD packaging The moving force in paperboard packaging--all over the world. U.S. PLANTS: Atlanta. Ga: Charleroi, Pa; Chicago, III; Lawrence, Mass; Los Angeles & Oakland, Calif. RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL SHOWROOMS AND OFFICES AT 80 PEACHTREE PARK DRIVE, N.E ATLANTA, GA PH 355-8300 Educational Building in which it is now housed. 1928 was an impressive year—a n d one of changes throughout the community. The old Egleston Hospital opened its arched doorways for infants and children . . . people pitched into Atlanta’s civih life as they never had done before . . . the Candler boys were still “count ing” the $25 million they re ceived from selling their papa’s famous recipe . . . but of prim ary importance to Ahavath Achim was the arrival of a handsome, young, intellectual spiritual leader. This was in the administration of the newly elected President. Joseph Gold- berg. Rabbi Harry H. Epstein’s ap pearance, in 1928, marked the beginning of a new era. With his soldierly posture, starched white shirts and flawlessly manicured hands, he could easily have been mistaken for a Wall Street Banker. He could unquestionably hold his own in the most affluent gatherings or be at ease in pathetically humble ones. He could speak from the pulpit with wit and brilliance or could shed a tear over the final “Yisgadal.” A native of Chicago, Rabbi Epstein attended the Hebrew WE WELCOME YOUR ACCOUNT ^ Sabin Robbins Paper Co. 1015 Sampler Way East Point, Ga. POplar 7-9418 18 The Southern Israelite