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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
13
A Sumter County Memorial Day gathering at Americus honors World War I veterans. Speaker urges unity, denounces political meddling, and urges local support for veteran needs while reflecting on postwar promises and national duty. War memories, economic notes, and calls for continued service anchor the address.
Alpheus Castellow was chosen as commencement orator among a Rotary Medal contest group. Jene Gammage and Jacob Wallis spoke on topics including True Man, Americanization, and a scene on the Jam Battlefield, reflecting patriotic themes and remembrance of heroic acts at Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood, and Saint Mihiel. The remarks urged duty to country and continuation of its traditions.
The program details for the upcoming high school graduation outline invocation, class oration, valedictory, and diplomas. It lists speakers such as John T. Boufeuillet and Sept. 1, with honors and medalists, along with a class roll and officer slate.
Chaotic scene at a public meeting as members outline the status of a heated fight over advances, with an audience member shouting for action and debates spilling into the chamber. Supporters and opponents clash while officials prepare a Senate referral and await a firm decision.
June 1 report from Charlotte and Concord notes a textile strike affecting mill workers across twenty cotton mills in Concord and Kannapolis. About six thousand operatives walked out at 10 o clock, with union leadership indicating the strike had been planned weeks earlier.
The people of Clinch county are surprised by a tax collector shortage of about 17400 dollars. C H Dickergon’s accounts have been checked, and county officials have proceeded to levy on him to cover the deficit. He is not accused of lavish living, and friends say wealthy relatives may assist if needed.
In Aberdeen Maryland two Privates A W Sherman and B L Grimmer of the 14th bombing squadron died after a 50 pound bomb rolled off a test aircraft. The blast injured twelve others as the plane attempted to turn back. Official reports say three 100 pound bombs were aboard for testing when the accident occurred.
An Americus woman recovered a lost cameo after placing a last column want ad. The owner says the ad’s return proves the paper’s notice service works, giving a sense of security when items go missing. She praises the Times-Recorder for effective advertising.
New York futures quotes for July October December and January show mixed values with prices around 12.93 to 15.67. Prec Clote 12 93 and 5 699 appear as OCR artifacts alongside range readings 14.10 14.20 and 14.00 14.18.
Manning Negro receives life imprisonment after jurors convict him of murder linked to the death of Lindsey Peterson on the Williams estate in Jasper County. Trial noted Williams as principal in a series of killings. Williams and three of his sons faced financial strains from the case as they fled the state.
Miss Agnes Gatewood returned Tuesday from Gainesville where she attended the commencement exercises at Brendy. She studied at Brenay last year and was warmly welcomed by friends there. Mrs. D K Brinson and Miss Kathleen Denham return home after six weeks in Birmingham as guests of Pee Pee. Rufus Godwin, Auburn student, spends a vacation at his home. Mrs. W d Thornton and family visit Mrs. J E Hightower on College Street. Mrs. Lillian Andrews Edwards spent the weekend in Columbus returning Monday with her daughter, who has been in school there.
June 1 report from SHELLMAN describes Mrs Teron injured when plaster fell from the ceiling while she sat at her sewing machine on Railroad Street. About a dozen feet of plaster rain, a wound required several stitches to dress.
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