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The Emory Theatre in Emory Village (1939-1979) by J.J APRIL 2015 Volume 29 | Number 1 Tour Edition, page 13 The Emory Theatre in Emory Village (1939-1979) By J.J. Williams uilt in 1939, the Emory Theatre occupied the easternmost Bbuilding in the row of shops along Oxford Road. Flanking the theatre’s entrance were two very small storefronts inhabited by sandwich shops or grills. A kiosk where tickets were sold stood out- side on the sidewalk. During the 1940s, the Saturday feature was followed by the lat- est serial of Flash Gordon, the Green Hornet, or the Lone Rang- er. When “Gone with the Wind” arrived at the theatre, longtime Druid Hills resident Dr. Richard Sams recalled, “We saw that four- hour, world-renowned epic for only 14 cents. During the intermis- sion, theatre owner and manager Danny Demetry allowed some of Emory Village in 1948. A Gulf truck sits in front of the original Burns’ Gulf us to go home for lunch and return for the remainder of the film.” Station, a Colonial Stores grocery can be seen in the background, and in the Demetry knew nearly all of the neighborhood children by name. far rear is the Emory Theatre with marquee and a tower on the roof. Burns’ Gulf Station became Everybody’s Pizza. Photo courtesy of Emory University. Continued on page 10 Annexation Update By Judi Borgo At press time, the 2015 Georgia Assembly was in its closing DHCA should gather and provide as much information as we can days. House Bill 586 to annex Druid Hills into the City of Atlanta to Druid Hills residents so that they can make their own informed was filed March 10 by State Rep. Pat Gardner (D), Atlanta, with decisions,” said DHCA president Cathy Vandenberg. “Our survey an accompanying map released on March 12. The proposed map [conducted in early November 2014] indicated that people are had some overlap with that of the proposed City of LaVista Hills. most concerned about schools, the senior homestead exemption, The conflict between the two maps would need to be resolved, and the historic district.” according to State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D), Decatur. The association has been monitoring the cityhood move- If the bill passes both House and Senate, the voters will have the ment for several years and sponsored a town hall meeting in opportunity to say yes or no to annexation in November 2015. August 2013 with presentations by representatives of DeKalb “If the bill authorizing a referendum passes the legislature, the County, the City of Atlanta, and the City of Briarcliff Initiative (COBI). Following an analysis of its survey, the Druid Hills Civic Association endorsed a call for a referendum on annexation into the City of Atlanta. Druid Hills residents have differed widely in their views on the issue, with strong support initially for COBI. At the same time, the Atlanta Annexation Initiative formed; it later became Together in Atlanta. More recently, DeKalb Strong emerged to support a moratorium on annexation and cityhood proposals in DeKalb County with the goal of improving its governance. April 2015 THe DruId HILLs NeWs 3 President’s Column Druid Hills Civic Association County, and preserving the landscape and President: Cathy Vandenberg - ([email protected]) By Cathy Vandenberg First Vice President: streetscape in our historic neighborhood. Justin Critz - (fi [email protected]) Greetings to the Druid Hills neighborhood! Admin. Vice President: Frances Finegan - ([email protected]) Despite controversy, we look forward to great Treasurer: Kelli Taylor - ([email protected]) I am pleased to report that our new board, Assistant Treasurer: Scott Storbeck things this spring. Our annual Tour of Homes elected at the DHCA Annual Meeting in Feb- Communications Vice President: Claudia Keenan - ([email protected]) & Gardens, featuring fi ve homes and one Secretary: Ken Gibson - ([email protected]) ruary, includes directors with strengths in sev- garden, will take place May 1-3. It’s not too late DHCA Board of Directors eral important areas, including law, computer to buy tickets. For details, please see the insert Class of 2015 Class of 2016 data, communications, the environment, and Lee Barnes Jim Boone community involvement. We look forward to in this issue. Becky Evans Jon Hart Th e Olmsted Plein Air Invitational, featuring Chris Hamilton Amy Howell their active engagement in the association. Sally Montgomery Jon Markham We are also pleased that several of our long- top artists and various activities, will take place Elise Riley Phil Moise Lindsey Sones Kathy Oglesby time members have continued their commit- April 22-26. For more information, please visit http://www.olmstedpleinair.com/. Cynthia Waterbury Th omas Winn ment to the DHCA. David Winston Although we have confronted serious chal- Th is is my second non-consecutive term as Class of 2017 president of the Druid Hills Civic Association, Robert H. Benfi eld lenges in our 77-year history, we currently Kit Eisterhold face a dilemma that goes to the heart of our having been president in 2010. I grew up in this Jennifer Garrett identity as a community: whether residents neighborhood, attending both Fernbank and Christopher Liggett Druid Hills High School. I know our fami- Tom McGuigan with homes in unincorporated DeKalb should Perry Mitchell stay put or annex into the City of Atlanta. lies with children are anxiously awaiting the Jim Morawetz Please visit our website for the most up-to- completion and opening of the new Fernbank Stuart Silverman date information. elementary school facility as they travel back Ex Offi cio & Standing Committees Cityhood & Annexation Committee: Anne Wallace Several other issues have drawn serious at- and forth to their temporary school home at ([email protected]) tention from our membership: transportation Avondale Middle. Th is bigger better 21st cen- DeKalb Civic Coalition (DCC): Judy Yates ([email protected]) (especially as it aff ects the Clifton Corridor), tury elementary school where our children can Druid Hills News Editor: Jennifer J. Richardson the future of Fernbank Forest, revisions in the thrive and learn is on target to open in August. ([email protected]) DeKalb zoning code, the City of Decatur’s Please do not hesitate to contact me or any HP Liaison for Historic District: Chris Leeth ([email protected]) proposed annexation of commercial property, DHCA board member with questions and con- HP Liaison for Atlanta Landmark District: Dan Frymire ongoing allegations of corruption in DeKalb cerns. I look forward to working with you. ([email protected]) Land Use, Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Com- mittee: Jim Morawetz Membership & Community Committee: Sally Montgomery ([email protected]) THe DruId HILLs NeWs Neighborhood Planning Unit: Barbara Vogel; Alternate: Jim Heerin ([email protected]) Newspaper of the Druid Hills Civic Association Parents Network: Elise Riley & Elizabeth Semancik White ([email protected]) P. O Box 363, Decatur, GA 30031-0363; Voicemail: 404-523-DHCA Tour of Homes & Gardens Chair: Ryan Graham [email protected] Transportation Committee: Kathy Oglesby Published by Volunteers ([email protected]) Editor: Jennifer J. Richardson Communications Administrator: Jenny McGuigan ([email protected]) Managing Editor: Claudia Keenan Ad Hoc Governance Committee: Richard P. Shuey Writers: Judi Borgo, Richard Burgess, Sharon Day, Paula Refi , Alida Silverman, [email protected] Kim Storbeck, Al Tate, Ingrid Wilkerson, Druid Hills Tour Committee Druid Hills Civic Association Division Chairs Division 1 (City of Atlanta) Co-Chairs: Barbara Vogel & Tricia Elam ([email protected]) Your letters are welcome! Division 2 Chair (Ponce corridor in DeKalb): Anne Wallace ([email protected]) Division 3 Chair (W. of Briarcliff & S. of University in DeKalb): The Druid Hills News is a publication of KDA Communications. Subject matter published is the opinion Robert Vicevich([email protected]) of the author and does not necessarily re ect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Profes- Division 4 Chair (Between Briarcliff , N Decatur & Lullwater sional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily avail- Creek): Mike St. Louis([email protected]) able. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in this publication. Material Division 5 Chair (Between Peavine Creek N. Decatur & RR published may not be reproduced without the written permission of KDA Communications. Lines): OPEN The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the residents of Druid Division 6 Chair (W. of Briarcliff , N. of University & S. of Hills News as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of Peachtree Creek): Danielle Parrington ([email protected]) the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. Division 7 Chair (“University” Streets west of Emory University): Sandra Th ornton([email protected]) The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Division 8 Co-Chair (Emory University, N. Decatur Rd to S. Neighborhood of such opinions, information, goods or services. Peachtree Creek): Ron Foust([email protected]) Division 9 Chair (DH Golf Course, Decatur fork of Peavine Creek Contact us today for more information! & RR Lines): Steven Misner ([email protected]) 678.905.4842 • [email protected] Past Presidents Justin Critz | Bruce MacGregor www.kda-communications.com Cathy Vandenberg | Jim Morawetz | Richard P. Shuey 4 THe DruId HILLs NeWs April 2015 Journey Toward Paideia By Claudia Keenan “We were Massachusetts people who wanted to go of the counterculture along with “American progressivism and its liberal somewhere new,” Paul Bianchi (pictured on right) underpinnings,” Bianchi noted. While the new schools did not share any explained recently as he reflected on the beginnings particular ideology, they drew on the tenets of progressive education. These of The Paideia School, where he has been headmaster included child-centered, teacher-directed education, individualized learning, since 1971.
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