Legion to Hold Memorial for Fallen Heroes
Announcement by the Americus American Legion post and the Woman's Auxiliary states Memorial exercises will be held in the Carnegie Library auditorium at 8 30 Monday night May 30 to honor those who gave their lives in the great war. Basil Stockbridge of Atlanta former state commander will speak. The Auxiliary will cooperate in arranging a program including quartets solos readings and more. Poppies will be worn to commemorate the day with silk flowers sold to aid French orphans.
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American Legion
Woman's Auxiliary
Carnegie Library
Americus
Basil Stockbridge
Atlanta
Georgia
Stockbridge
Dixie
St. Louis
Sumter County
Aux
Auxiliary
America
San Sumter County
Lions and Kiwanis baseball benefit lineup announced
The big benefit game at the Playground Thursday at 3 pm features Lions and Kiwanis teams with Postmaster Davenport and Uncle Jim Pinkston as pitchers. Lineups include Judge Hixon, Parson Brookshire, Nat LeMaster, and R R Boyd for the Lions plus Neill A Ray, Mayor Sheppard, and Sky Pilot Minor for the Kiwanis, with many substitutes and a courtful of local notables. Proceeds aid the Chinese Famine Relief Fund and local businesses will close at noon for the event.
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Lions
Kiwanis
Postmaster Davenport
Jim’ Pinkston
Kiwanians
Judge Hixon
Neill A. Ray
Parson Brookshire
R. Keister
Bud” "Allen
Will Dupree
Doc Carswell
R. R. Boyd
Nat LeMaster
Jim Pinkston
Judge Littlejohn
Stump” Shiver
Mayor Sheppard
Minor
Bobby Jones bow out as Hoylake Brit golf draw narrows
May 25 at Hoylake reports three Americans remaining in the British championship. Bobby Jones falls in the fourth round to Allan Graham while J H Douglas and Dr Paul Hunter exit earlier. Wright and Beddard dispatch others as the field tightens.
Grand Jury Indicts Defendants on Seduction and Related Crimes
Sheriff Harvey issues additional grand jury indictments naming Clifford Harvey for seduction and concealed weapons charges. James Chewbliss faces forgery two counts and assault with attempt to murder. Others include Jerry Gervin liquor offenses, Will Hayslip and Wes Clark liquor related charges, Annie May Ross assault and battery, larceny from house, and Coleman Cain seduction among numerous others.
Car Stolen From Americus Lighting Company in Daylight
A Ford touring car owned by Americus Lighting company was taken Tuesday afternoon from in front of 313 College Street, the apartments of Manager Ewing. The theft occurred in broad daylight before Mayor Sheppard's house. Ewing parked the car, left it while lunching, and found it missing at evening return. License 17668, motor 4848413.
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Americus Lighting Company
College Street
Ewing
Sheppard
Cut W Offers And Canoes New York May 25
Five thousand onion cloth hat and cap makers in New York district were fooled by a scam and faced harm as the wakes of the event spread. Officials reported urgent action to address the widespread deception and protect workers.
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New York
York District
Market snapshot for Americus cotton and Liverpool futures
Markets report shows Americus spot cotton Good Middling at 11 d, July and September Liver pool futures with July and Sept contracts. Notable price movement and sector data include a prev close near 8.14 and a meta-mean around 78, highlighting market activity in the cotton sector.
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Americus
Liverpool patTey
Churchill to enter hospital for observation and treatment
Major Lawrence Churchill, commander at Souther Field, announced a temporary transfer to Washington for duty. He will enter Walter Reed General Army Hospital for observation and treatment due to stomach trouble from service in France. Churchill plans to depart for hospital in two or three days, and will be accompanied.
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Lawrence
Churchill
Souther Field
Washington
Walter Reed General Army Hospital
Necus Nm
France
Aviation — Corps
Chorchil
Disputes Filed With Railroad Board Across State
Reports indicate disputes filed in Chicago on May 25 between parties over Wake Pase Road projects. The proceedings were logged with the Railroad Arbitration Board and reflect pressure on action timelines. ©
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Chicago
Erry Piaslon
Caine
Incomplete Text from Lake Event Report
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Walter and a lake party scene with mentions of danger and killing. Details are unclear and names repeat, making it difficult to identify specific persons, places, or a coherent event.
Slump Expected in Sumter County Tax Valuations
Sumter County commissioners face higher taxes or reduced spending as the board of equalization concludes most property valuations will be below last year. Instances of cuts vary, with farm land and other categories likely to see reduced assessments as the consolidation process continues and each return is reviewed.
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Sumter
County Board of Equalization
Sears
Ord
Tnd
Tra Witow
Campaign schedule and pledge drive preparations announced
The campaign head urges distribution of district party pledge cards on Monday afternoon. Captains and teams are instructed to collect and pledge support in the auditorium of the Virak Movie, with a final briefing Sunday afternoon.
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Methodiot Wicestican
Ereuk
Distri
Near Fifty Dead in Egypt Riot Report
Near fifty people were killed and about two hundred wounded in a riot in Egypt. The violence occurred in the streets as looters and skulkers were blamed for the disturbances. The report notes the scale of casualties and the chaotic aftermath of the unrest.
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Egypt
Southern General Assembly approves funding for foreign missions
May 25, St. Louis. Final action on recommendations for foreign missions and ministerial relief was planned at today's Southern General Assembly session. Two appropriations for relief funds during next year were developed.
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Southern General Assembly
Reeves Brown Ends His Life in Macon Incident
Macon records a May 25 report of Reeves Brown ending his life after stepping off track as a train neared. The crew described his actions as intentional, noting he removed his hat and laid down as the engine approached within ten feet. The death is treated as self-inflicted, with officials citing self-harm.
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Macon
Hewn
Ncidental
New Plan Proposed For Ilesian Solution
Paris May 25 British suggestion polishes up a plan to move the Upper Silesian issue to Poland and Germany while asking the voting communes to confirm their stance. The commission would retain control for thirty years as the new mechanism to resolve the dispute between sides.
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Paris
Poland
Germany
Wilson Strives To Regain His Health In Washington
May 25 1921 former President Wilson keeps a private life near his family in Washington D C The public learns little about his thoughts on world affairs The Wilsons have led a secluded life often reading aloud at home He still receives visitors while avoiding public appearances and tours remains confined to Rock Creek Park area or country trips when possible
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Washington
Wilsott
Leircle
Wilson
Harding
Ifaugur
Beth Yen
Wilson Hix
Vilthough
Changes in Teachers Staff at Am Tricus Public Schools
A few personnel changes were announced after the annual meeting of the Am Tricus public schools’ board of education. Superintendent Ma released the election results Wednesday, naming new principals and staff across several schools, including mixed assignments for Big School and separate posts for the colored school.
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Tehehern
Amtricus
of Education
Mathises
Big School
M. Bale
Lily Brooks
Ming Eleanoreae An Pauly Lee
Kiessbens
Mies
Eunsete Tin
Re Furlow
Mon Mar School
Sarah Cobb
Mies Pies
Elizabeth McLendon
Foy
Ben ‘Sins
Lein
Kanto
P. Walker
Edthothe
Mies Ps
Rtha Wheatley
Wikrane
Annie Perksy New
Mins Hazleld
Biappa
Hine Davis
Alan Amer
Aes
Anderson Heads Leslie Council
W T Anderton was elected chairman of the Leslie Community council at a midweek meeting. Wilkon and By secretary and treasurer were named, with a program of work planned and a Friday meeting date set. Marshall attended. committee members include Burnell, Griffin, Banks, Bolton, Peale, Bolton, Hines, Spoor.
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W.T. Anderton
Loeliastank
Sugner
Baréad
Wilkon
Pittoonth
Weoschairman
Tinks Sas
C. C. Sheppod
Mint County
Eanpalemani
Marshall
Une
Jone
Burnell Leon Griffin
Carson Banksy
We Clapton
Eery Bolton
J. W. Peale
Lawes
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Lewis Ellis
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Bob Edwin
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