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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1923

Page

5

Georgia Geologist Finds Little Oil Prospect in State

State geologist S W McCallie issued a booklet noting limited chances of commercial oil in Georgia. He cites geology of the Coastal Plain and Ripley formations, with potential only in deeper, untested zones. identifies four promising structural areas for drilling prospects in the state.

Atlanta S. W. McCallie Georgia Coastal Plain of Georgia Ripley Eutaw Coastal Plain Chomasville Camilla Valdosta Statenville Thelma Douglas Broxton Osierfield Ocilla Claxton Metter Swainsboro

Still Found In Alabama Across River From Columbus

Federal and state liquor raiders combed both sides of the Chattahoochee within a wide radius of Columbus but found only one still. It was a small still in use on the Alabama side.

Columbus Chattahoochee Alabama

Midweek Bargains on Drapery and Men’s Wear

The ad previews midweek sale items including water color window shades, crinkle bed spreads, blue pajama checks, Sunbeam satin, imported batiste, voile waists, voiles patterns, dressing ham, boys khaki trousers, and men’s union suits. Prices drop to 79c to 98c on select items with quantities and some minor display flaws noted.

Feud fuels a banker and Gray in a risky war

Gray presses a vendetta against Henry Nelson while Roswell confronts accusations of malice and double dealing. The conflict widens as Gray secures backing, defies removal, and plots to outmaneuver Nelson with rival bankers watching closely.

Henry Nelson Roswell Gray Bell Nelson Nelson Bell

Third District Medicos Meet at Montezuma

The Third District Medical Association meets in Montezuma on Wednesday with Macon and Taylor County hosts. Physicians and wives attend a 3 PM reception at Dr. and Mrs. Richardson home before a school auditorium program. Invocations, welcome addresses by Mayor Reid and Dr. Richardson, scientific papers, officer reports, and a 6:50 barbecue at the Country Club are planned.

Montezuma Third District Medical Association Macon and Taylor County Association Richardson J. B. Johnstone J. FE. Reid C. HK. Richardson Macon Macon- Taylor County Medical Association Country Club

Mercer Training School Opens In Macon For Civic Leaders

Mercer University Institute for the training of women in civic leadership opened in Macon with large attendance. Courses cover pedagogy Girl Reserve Boy Scout movements public health Red Cross work inter racial co operation and more. Instructors include Dr Lorne W Barclay Prof Chas F Smith Miss Abbie Roberts Dr W W Alexander Mrs Helen Topping Miller and Dr Rufus W Weaver. The program runs through the week with a $600 fund goal to cover half the organizers two months’ expenses.

Macon Mercer University Institute For the Training Georgia Federation of Women’s Club Girl Reserve American Red Cross Lorne W. Barclay National Council of the Boy Scouts of America Chas. F. Smith Teachers’ College Columbia University New

Campaign to Raise 5900 for Valdosta Community Service

Valdosta readers are urged to contribute June 20 through June 29 to fund a year of Community Service work in the city. A volunteer executive committee led by J O T Mathis as general chairman with Frank C. Landers P W Robertson Emmett McRae W D Peeples and Mrs A mobilize the drive.

Valdosta Valdosta Valdosta Cam Citizens Paign J.O T. Mathis Frank C. Landers P. W. Robertson Emmett McRae W. D. Peeples

Savannah Merchants Plan Seasonal Closings Continue Through September

Savannah on June 20 follows a state wide plan with merchants in the city starting Thursday closures that will extend through September 13.

Savannah

Van Ormen Wins Savannah Collins Hotel Contract

Augusta June 30. C Rh Van Ormen of this state has been awarded the contract for additions and improvements to the Collins hotel of Savannah. Ten other contractors were bidders.

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