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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1923

Page

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Go To Church and Sunday School FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Carl W. Minor pastor schedules Bible School at 9 30 A M with T Fur low Gatewood as superintendent. Worship at 11 A M on The Psychology of Pentecost followed by a 6 15 P M senior junior and intermediate B Y P U. Evening service 7 15 P M covers the second coming of Christ. Thursday 7 15 P M Praise Prayer Bible study and church business meeting invited for study and worship.

Carl W. Minor D. D Bible School T. Furlow

Souther Field asset boosted by government sale bill

A government real estate bill passed both houses and awaits the president's signature. It places Souther Field Americus on sale readiness to attract cotton mill investment. Congressman Crisp along with Senators Harris and George pushed the measure through, enabling industrial development in the South.

Charles R. Crisp House Senate Souther Field Americus Crisp Times-Recorder Chas.r. Crisp Harris George Houses Congress House Military Affairs Committee War Department Camp Benning

Taylor Street Sunday Christian services schedule

Sunday school at 10:00 led by J A Baugh with a prayer and praise service at 11:00 and a communion at 11:15 followed by a preaching service at 11:30 on The Son of Man is come to Seek and to Save They Who are Lost led by W A Joyner Elder. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 led by Mrs Charles McArthur, Junior Endeavor Wednesday at 3:30 led by Mrs McArthur, prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 led by J R Wall.

W. A. Joyner Christian Endeavor Charles McArthur Junior McArthur J. R. Wall

Dealing in Futures at Faith Church Service

Richard F. Simpson, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 45 with A C Grockett as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features the message Dealing in Futures. Christian Endeavor at 6 15 with Mrs F B Arthur directing. Evening service at 7 30 includes preaching by the pastor as the church year closes March 31. A cordial welcome to strangers and visitors.

A. C. Grockett Christian Endeavor F. B. Arthur

Sunday Services And Reading Rooms Offer Weekly Schedule

Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 11 focus on Christ Jesus with Isaiah 9 2 as golden text. Wednesday meeting at 7 30. Reading Rooms open daily ten to twelve except legal holidays and Sundays for Christian Science reading material. Public invited to visit and attend services.

Christ Jesus

Calvary Episcopal Church Lent Services Invite

The Third Sunday in Lent services at Calvary Episcopal Church include Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Holy communion and sermon at 11 a.m. with the sermon by Rt. Rev. T. B. Howden. Evening service with livening prayer and sermon at 7:30 p.m. All are invited.

Calvary Episcopal Church Church-By-The-Bridge T. B. Howden D. D New Mexico James B. Lawrence the Church School

First Methodist Church Revival to Begin April

John M. Cutler, pastor, invites the public to services at the Court House with 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. preaching. Sunday school at 9.30 a.m. led by Wible Marshall. Youth Missionary Society at 6.30 p.m. Junior Missionary Society meets. Mid week prayer is Wednesday night. Revival begins first Sunday in April with pastor preaching and member participation encouraged.

First Methodist Church John M. Cutler Court House Wible Marshall Young Peoples’ Missionary Society Junior Missionary Society

Lee Street Methodist Church Invitation

Lee Street Methodist Church Luthe A Harrell Pastor extends a cordial invitation to friends members and visitors. Continued on Page 3.

Lee Street Methodist Church Luthe A. Harrell Friends

Bishop Howden 79 Preaches Here Sunday

The Rt Rev Frederick Bingham Howden missionary bishop of New Mexico will preach at Calvary church Sunday at 11 o'clock. He has spent since 1904 in New Mexico and will speak on mission work among the people, life and customs, and religious instruction. He visits Holy Faith school Santa Fe St Ann's Mission El Paso and other Indian missions. The public is invited to hear his talk on Christian religion in New Mexico.

Frederick Bingham Howden New Mexico Calvary Church Howde Howden Bishop Howden Holy Faith School Santa Fe St. Ann’s el Paso St. John’s Sanitarium Albuquerque San Juan Indian Mission All the Indian Mission

Mrs Mills Ill With Influenza At Home

Mrs. L. M. Mills is seriously ill with influenza at her residence on McGarrah Street and receiving medical care at home.

McNary Nomination Advances for Comptroller of the Currency

Washington March 3 The contested nomination of James G McNary of New Mexico to the comptroller of the currency was reported favorably by the senate banking committee after delays in polling members instead of a full committee vote. Early poll results showed McNary with a majority.

Washington James G. McNary New Mexico Senate Banking Committee McNary

Local Kiwanis Grapples With Atlanta Meet Plans

J Lewis Ellis of Americus Kiwanis represents the local club at a Georgia Kiwanis presidents and secretaries meeting in Atlanta while Dr Carl Minor remains in the city. Thirty five Georgia clubs will attend a Capitol City club dinner as plans for the Kiwanis International convention May 28 31 in Atlanta are discussed.

J. Lewis Ellis Americus Kiwanis Club Atlanta Georgia Kiwanis Clubs Ellis Carl W. Minor Georgia Atlanta Kiwanians Capitol City Kiwanis International Program Committee Kiwanis International Kiwanis Windsor Hotel Joe M. Bryan J .E.mathis J. R. Logan Jason Shirah Plains James E. Ferguson Lovelace Eve Wichita, Kansas Dr. Minor Carl Minor Bradley Hogg Kiwanis International Convention Washington Kiwanis Club

Moonshine Distilleries Targeted in Taylor County Plea

A Butler Georgia resident asks Governor Hardwick to take action against local moonshine operations in Taylor county claiming officials ignore the illicit distilling. The governor urges contacting local authorities and suggests sending troops if needed.

Atlanta Taylor County Hardwick Butler

Rainy and windy spell ahead in farmers weather outlook

A weather forecast from the prognosticator and old almanac outlines a storm period from the third to the fifth, cold waves and winds the sixth to ninth, warmer and stormy mid month, plus frost and further storms toward month end. Local observer J M Bryan cites January and February rainfall totals of 6.32 and 4.71 inches and a yearly total of 57.02 inches, with monthly breakdowns showing varied rainfall across the year.

Weather Bureau J. M. Bryan Bryan Times Recorder

Believe Brunswick Murderer Arrested

New York news announces William Williams, a Black man, arrested aboard the Clyde liner St. Louis when it arrived today. Police say he is wanted in Brunswick Georgia for murder.

New York Williame Williams St. Louis Brunswick Georgia

Georgia county officials plan May 24 25 convention

Neill A. Ray of the Association of Georgia County Commissioners says plans for entertaining the commissioners in Americas on May 24 25 are well underway with more than 500 delegates expected. A large barbecue and a special ladies luncheon are planned as part of the two day event. County officials from every Georgia county and several state officials are expected to attend.

Neill A. Ray Association of Georgia County Commissioners Americas Georgia Ma. Ray

Divorce decree ordered to separate Lehigh Valley from coal subsidiaries

Washington March 3. In a Justice Department described action Attorney General Daugherty ordered filed in New York's U S District Court a final decree for the separation of the Lehigh Valley railroad company from its coal subsidiaries.

Daugherty Washington Department of Justice United States District Court of New York Lehig Valley Railroad Company

Judge Max Meyerhardt Dies at Home in Rome

Rome March 3 After a four week illness the death of Judge Max Meyerhardt a prominent Rome citizen occurred yesterday morning. He was 68 and a longtime leader in Georgia politics and Masonic circles serving as Cherokee Lodge master for forty years grand master of Georgia Masons seven years city education board secretary twenty five years and Rome city attorney since 1909. He chaired the Carnegie Library of Rome since its 1910 founding and was a leading figure in the Rome bar and city affairs.

Rome Max Meyerhardt Meyerhardt Georgia Cherokee Lodge Georgia Masons Board of Education Carnegie Library of

Troop 1 Boy Scouts Hold Important Meet

A Troop 1 Boy Scouts meeting held last night reported 100 percent attendance with several new members. The scribe notes discussion of the cabin and distribution of 1923 Scout cards, with two Kiwanis club members present and various games played.

Kiwanis Club Ati Aome

Crisp is recommended for foreign debt funding commission

Washington March 3. Rep Theodore Burton of Ohio recommends Mr Crisp for a seat on the foreign debt funding commission to consider debts owed by France Italy Belgium and other European nations. Senator Harris also suggests him. Crisp favors liberal terms to Great Britain but not reduced principal. He will serve if appointed and plans to return after congress adjourns for commission sessions. He is a Democratic member of the ways and means committee and noted parliamentarian.

Washington Foreign Debt Funding Commission Crisp Theodore Burton Ohio Harris Georgia Congress United States France Italy Belgium Great Britain Ways and Means House

Glass declines funding appointment

Washington reports Senator Glass, named to the world war debt funding commission as one of three Democratic members, declined the post. The March 8 notice notes his refusal leaves the commission without a third Democratic voice.

Glass Washington Senator Glass World War Debt Funding Commission

Senate passes cotton export bill on American standards

Washington March 3 The senate has approved a house bill mandating that all cotton sold in interstate commerce or for export be quoted on American standards. Supporters said current customs forced Liverpool buyers to demand continental standards, causing confusion and extra costs.

Washington Senate Liverpool

Texas federal jury indicts Ku Klux leader Clarke

Edward Young Clarke, former imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, was arrested in Atlanta on a Houston grand jury indictment charging transportation of a young woman for immoral purposes under the Mann Act. He posted a $1,000 bond after the warrant issued following the indictment.

Atlanta Edward Young Clarke Houston Texas Clarke United States Carter New Orleans

Senate orders inquiry into gold and silver industry

Washington March 3. During the congressional recess the senate ordered an investigation into the gold and silver industry. A five member commission was created to conduct the inquiry.

Washington Congress Senate

Col G R Ellis Recovers From Paralytic Stroke

At breakfast Col G R Ellis suffered a slight paralytic stroke affecting the right side of his body and face hindering speech and movement but by 1 PM reports from his bedside said speech was returning and the hand was usable. It is hoped he will be at the office soon.

Col.g. R. Ellis

Flew 12 Planes Leave Kell Field for Porto Rico

Six giant airplanes carried 12 air service officers from Kell Field in San Antonio shortly after 8 am on a flight to Porto Rico. The lead ship took off at 8 01 and the rest followed within 30 seconds. The formation circled the field then headed south toward Houston with a 12 mile east wind.

San Antonio Air Service Kell Field Porto Rico Houston

International Court Participation Deadlock Reaches Senate

The administration plan for American participation in the international court, organized by the League of Nations, was shelved as the Senate voted 49 to 24 against proceeding with Senator King’s resolution to grant the president authority. The vote split largely along party lines, with all Republicans except Norbeck voting against. Three Democrats, Walsh and Walsh, supported the measure.

Washington League of Nazi King Repu Norbeck Demi- Walsh Walsh

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