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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1923

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Malaria Prevalence Spurs Opinion On County Health

Believe nation backs president as Dr LePrince cites malaria pervasive in Sumter County. Schools report chills and fever in past year with up to 75 percent malaria cases among physicians' caseloads. Calls for a Sumter county mosquito extermination association led by prominent locals to organize talks, sanitation visits, and district leadership to drain breeding sites.

Cobb Plains Sumter County State Board of Health

Dengue Fever Costs Americus Big Losses

An Americus editorial links dengue and malaria to substantial local costs in 1922, urging widespread civic and religious action. It cites the Americas Lighting Car loss at 765.16 dollars and calls on ministers and churches to educate and battle the mosquito menace, promising ongoing reminders until victory.

Americas R. P. Ewing

Go To Church Sunday The Sermon on the Mount

The Mountain Teacher argues that the Sermon on the Mount is not a morality system but shows the absolute moral ideal. Christ sets disciples at the goal of becoming children of the kingdom, granting freely what others strive for through self-denial and discipline. He offers forgiveness and mercy, giving Himself as the gift.

Christ

First Methodist Church Holds Morning Membership Service

Rev John M Cutler will conduct morning services as the large class applying for membership is received. Dr J M Glenn, secretary of the Centenary Cause in the South Georgia conference, will preach at the evening service. Mid week prayer meeting is Wednesday night, Sunday school at 9 50 AM. Public invited.

First Methodist Church John M. Cutler J. M. Glenn Centennary Cause South Georgia Conference

Sunday Services and Union Meeting Announced

First Baptist Church led by D. D. Carl W Minor offers Bible school at 9 30 a m Supt T Furlow Gatewood and worship at 11 a m Move Forward and 7 45 p m The Needy Christ B Y P U meets 6 45 p m Senior Intermediate and Junior Attend union on Sunday Find yourself in a group Wednesday 7 45 p m Praise prayer and Bible study Union Methodist Missionary hosts Monday at 3 30 p m two adult societies join at Lee Street Methodist Church program Hymn 482 Prayer Mrs Walters Scriptural reading Mrs Ray dialogue on evangelistic work in Korea Mrs Pickett Smith Kelly Music Mrs Mary Campbell Talk by Mrs J A Thomas Hymn 516 Prayer and Dismissal Mrs Cutler Refreshments social hour.

First Baptist Church Carl W. Minor D. D T. Furlow Union Methodist Missionary First Methodist Lee Street Society Lee Street Methodist Church Walters Ray Korea Pickett Kelly and Smith Mary Campbell South Georgia Conference J. A. Thomas Cutler

Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Sermons

Richard F. Simpson is pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 with A C Crockett as superintendent. Morning service at 11 with sermon Unconcern and Neglect. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 led by Mrs F B Arthur. Evening service and Bible study at 7 30 on the subject Rahab. Visitors and strangers are invited.

Presbyterian Church Richard F. Simpson A. C. Crockett Christian Endeavor F. B. Arthur

Calvary Church Schedule Notes Fourth Sunday After Easter

Rev James B Lawrence rector leads Holy Communion at 7 30 a m The Church School assembles at 9 45 a m Evening prayer and praise at 7 30 p m with venue mentioned as The Church By the Bridge and Calvary Church offerings on the Fourth Sunday after Easter.

Calvary Church James B. Lawrence The Chuch School

Lee Street Methodist Church Services Reminder

The Lee Street Methodist Church lists Sunday events led by Pastor Luther A. Harrell with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school under Bryant Belcher, 11 a.m. sermon, 6:45 p.m. Epworth Leagues devotional, 7:45 p.m. sermon by Dr. W F Quillian of Macon, and Wednesday prayer at 7:45 p.m. Members are urged to attend all services.

Lee Street Luther A. Harrell Bryant Belcher Epworth Leagues W. F. Quillian Macon

First Church of Christ Scientist Service Schedule

The First Church of Christ Scientist at 128 Forrest St lists a Sunday School at 9 30 and a Sunday morning service at 11 with the topic Probation after Death. The golden text is Proverbs 14 32. Wednesday evening meeting is at 7 30 Reading Rooms open daily except Sundays and legal holidays from 10 to 12. attendees welcome.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Forrest St

Sunday Services at First Christian Church Taylor Street

Sunday school starts at 10 a m with J A Baugh as superintendent. Attendance urged. Prayer and Praise at 11 a m with Communion at 11 15 a m. Preaching service to follow at 11 30 a m. Sub-

First Christian Church Taylor Street

Prayer services led by Clara Bell Silver and L M Norville

Church schedule highlights Christian Endeavor meetings at 6 45 p m with Miss Clara Bell Silver as leader Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by L M Norville Junior Christian Endeavor Friday at 3 30 p m led by Mrs Chas McArthur All are invited to join worship across all services in the church program Occupy Till I Come title referenced in the text and serves as a devotional motif.

Christian Endeavor Clara Bell Silver L. M. Norville Junior Christian Endeavor Chas. McArthur

Marketing discussion in Americus with three state leaders

Sumter County agents announce a meeting at the Americus courthouse at 2 30 p m Saturday May 5 to discuss cooperative marketing for farmers. Attending will be Governor Thomas G McLeod of South Carolina Governor elect Clifford M Walker and Dr Andrew M Soule president of the Georgia State Agricultural College. The guests will share experiences on marketing farm products and economic affairs with local farmers.

Sumter Amnericus George O. Marshall Thomas G. McLeod South Carolina Clifford M. Walker Georgia Andrew M. Soule State Agricultural College

Furlow, Otis Elevator President, Dies in New York

Floyd C. Furlow, formerly of Americus and longtime Otis Elevator Company president in New York, died at his Ritz Carlton home. A Tech Atlanta alum, he rose rapidly after resolving a building elevator breakdown. He was 50 and had worked with Otis about 20 years.

Floyd C. Furlow Americus Otis Elevator Company of New York Ritz- Carlton Mr. Furlow T. M. Furlow Otis Elevator Company Floyd Furlow Tech Atlanta Otis Theer Young Furlow Otis Elevator People Furlow The

Assignment Likely for Ralph Baker in Floyd County Chain Gang

Atlanta April 28. Ralph Baker will probably be assigned to work in the Floyd county chain gang, officials say. His murder sentence for the deputy sheriff J W Morton was commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Hardwick due to his age. A Rome physician will visit Floyd county jail to assess if the boy can perform road labor.

Atlanta Ralph, Baker Floyd County Georgia Prison Commission Baker J. W. Morton Hardwick Rome

Rosie the dog brings forget-me-nots to her mistress

A humorous Erie correspondent reports a dog named Rosie showing courage and fidelity. After being unfed on time, she dashed to a nearby flower stand, seized a bouquet of forget-me-nots, and returned to lay them at her owner's feet, proving herself a devoted pet.

Erie The Interior Rosie

First English Silk Stocking Pioneers Henry VIII

The article notes Henry VIII as the first man in England believed to wear silk stockings. It also mentions airships enabling quick travel, claiming Bombay could be reached from London in about three and a half days.

England Henry VIII Bombay India London

Times-Recorder asks mail subscribers to report non delivery

The Times-Recorder circulation department urges readers to notify by letter or postal card about delayed or undelivered papers. Complaints will prompt the paper to contact the Americas postmaster for prompt action. Lovelace Eve.

Times-Recorder Circulation Department

Mrs Sidney Lanier Reverses Divorce Action In Macon

In Macon on April 28 Mrs. Sidney Lanier of Atlanta withdrew alimony and divorce suits against her husband and his father Dr J D Lanier. Today Oliver Hancock her counsel filed orders canceling the prior message directing the court to drop prosecutions and restarting the divorce proceedings.

Macon Sidney Lanier Atlanta J. D. Lanier Oliver Hancock Lanier

Wreck Cause Inquiry Finds Ballast Insufficient

Atlanta April 28 The Interstate Commerce Commission investigation into the Dixie Flyer wreck at Calhoun February 26 found no conclusive ground truth for the wreck. The report filed with the Georgia Public Service Commission by the consulting engineer notes the ballast issue was not definitively proven as the cause. Two killed and several injured.

Atlanta Interstate Commerce Commission Calhoun Georgia Public Service Commission

Seaboard Inspector Killed Crossing Tracks

Savannah report says E. H. Anderson a Seaboard Air Line car inspector was struck and killed by a freight car while crossing the yard tracks this morning. He was identified as the slain inspector by the company.

Savannah E. H. Anderson Seaboard Air Line Railway Anderson

Prohibition Inquiry On Naval Vessels For Rum Runners

At the Department of Justice the president's request for an opinion on using naval vessels against rum runners was referred to Assistant Attorney General Mabel Willebrant. She began studying the legal and technical terms, indicating substantial time would pass before an opinion could be issued.

Washington Department of Justice Mabel Willebrant

World flyer lands in Rome ending safety fears

Captain Georges Madon, commander of the round the world flying circuit, arrived in Rome on April 28 after a forced landing in the country. Italian planes and dirigibles had been searching for him, but his arrival ends the concern for his safety.

Rome Associated Press Georges Madon

Chamber leaders invited to New York luncheon

VALDOSTA April 28 President F W Webb and Secretary J M Ashley of the Chamber of Commerce received invitations from Julius Barnes president of the United States Chamber of Commerce to attend a luncheon dinner in New York early in May. The conference will address matters important to all organizations and staff from member groups are urged to attend.

Valdosta F. W. Webb J. M. Ashley Chamber of Commerce Julius Barnes United States Chamber of Commerce New York

Pony among mourners at Isle of Wight funeral

At a recent funeral on the Isle of Wight mourners included an unlikely attendee a pony belonging to the deceased. The animal walked beside the hearse as family and friends paid their last respects in a scene reflecting the close bond between the man and his horse.

Isle of Wight

Fully Hats for America or Red Fezes for Turkey

William Philip Simms reports from Pilsen on Czechoslovakia's exports and industry. He surveys Bohemian glassware porcelain leather goods and heavy machinery including Praga automobiles and locomotives. The article highlights trade strength and national prospects amid postwar Europe.

America Turkey William Philip Simms Pilsen Czechoslovakia Simms Ly Asia Minor Bohemia Great Britain Germany France Russia

Harding proposal far reaching says French statesman

Paris April 28 Professor Paul Painleve former premier and prominent Frenchman called President Harding's proposal for US participation in the permanent Court of International Justice of far reaching importance He warned that understanding Harding's league position requires not discounting the entrance of the United States into the world court and cautioned against viewing it as only a half measure

Paris Harding United States Permanent Court of International Justice Paul Painleve League of Nations

King Ben a Fraud Says Presiding Judge

Grand Rapids April 28. The House of David colony led by Benja min and Mary Purnell is labeled frauds in a written decision by Judge Sater. The court awards John and Margaret Hansel compensation for services as colony members and for sums donated upon entrance. Mrs Hanseth earned 240 a year until war, 425 after until 1920. Her husband net income was 550 a year until the war, then 1200 a year through 1920.

Grand Rapids House of David Benjamin Mary Purnell Sater John Margaret Hansel Hansells Hanseth

Pool Bonds 10 Be Solo Monday

Committees from Americas time or ganizations meet at the courthouse at 9 30 Monday morning April 80 to sell pool bonds for the Americas Swimming Pool section of 1923. The board aims to issue 1000 bonds of five dollars each to cover unfinished construction payments and future improvements. Of last year’s 755 bonds, 394 were retired through exchange, leaving 36% bonds outstanding. Only 40 of 113.88 set aside for interest was called, leaving 73.85 unused. Details from Treasurer Frank Harrold or bond committee members. Liberal bond purchases encouraged to support pool facilities. committee includes R Heys, J B Ansley, J Ralston Cargill.

Court House Boad Commission Issa Frank Harrold

Funeral Services for Julia Sampson Sunday

Funeral services for Julia Mae Sampson will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m from Campbell Chapel A M E Church with Rev M A Fountain in charge. She was a daughter of the late Jerry Sampson and a former student at Morris Brown University in Atlanta with a meritorious record.

Julia Mae Sampson Campbell Chapel A. M. KE M. A. Fountain Jerry Sampson Morris Brown Univer Atlanta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nation Dr. LePrince J. A. Leprince Editorial Times-Recorder Jim Nevin Ansley’s Churchwell's Ansley's McLeod Dr. Soule Clifford — M. Walker Ralph Baker Floyd Changang Dr. Lanier Public Service Commission Dixie Flyer Seaboard MADON SAFF Tetseren Prague Italy Krizik Electrical Bodenbach Europe Ringhofer Works Smichov Egypt Kraslice Hradec Kralove Ore Mountains Republic Versailles Sader Painleve Hardinge King Ben Grand Rapids Federal Court Hansels Julia Sampson
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