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Americus Times Recorder

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Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1924

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Allies To Hold Firm Grip Upon Military Affairs Within Germany

The Allies plan to keep a firm hand on German military control through full disarmament compliance. A Council of Ambassadors note to Berlin confirms the Military Commission of Control remains until Versailles terms are fully executed. The message, sent from Paris and due to be announced in Berlin, rejects the League of Nations transfer timing.

Germany London Council of Ambassadors Paris Berlin League of Nations League

Fields Trials Assn is Organized Here

The Southwest Georgia Field Trials Association was organized last night with Dr V B Oliver chosen to head the group. Officers include A B Tillman vice president Lucas C Thiers secretary treasurer and others. About twenty five attended at Gatewood Motor Co on Cotton avenue. The group aims to recruit sportsmen across many towns and promote humane wildlife care while banning professional dogs and hunters from membership. A future game preserve near America is planned after further organization.

Southwest Georgia Field Trials Association V. B. Oliver Tillman Lucas C. Thiers W. B. Oliver A. S. Tillman J. C. Thiers T. F. Gatewood, Jr Carver Dixon Gatewood Motor Company Cotton Avenue Columbus Albany Cuthbert Dawson Camilla Fitzgerald Cordele Valdosta Thamasville Moultrie Vienna Montezuma Buena Vista Ellaville Georgia America

Aggie School Curriculum May Be Expanded Soon

Board of Trustees hears urgent need for higher curriculum at Third District Agricultural and Mechanical College. Principal John M. Prance cites graduates, including five girls and one boy earning teaching licenses, dietetics and home nursing certs. He urges expanded programs, more emphasis on farming sciences, and continuing study of English and sciences.

Third District Agricultural and Mechanical College Pincipal John M. Prance State Department of Education Red Cross Association Prince U. S Vocational Board

Poincare Cabinet Holds Last Meet in Paris

Paris May 30 The last full cabinet council of the Poincare government met at the Palace of Elysee with President Millerand presiding. The government will meet again at the foreign office and Poincare will present the cabinet's collective resignation to the president.

Paris Associated Press Poincare Millerand Palace of Elysee Foreign Office

Backward Season Slowing Up Crops

A May report from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics says planting is one to four weeks behind this season due to cool weather and rains. Replanting is common. acreages may be smaller for some crops but larger for corn as land shifts. Winter wheat and rye show slow growth. oats in southern areas suffer from severe winter conditions. Continued on page three.

Washington, D. C Bureau of Agricultural Economics U. S. Department of Agriculture

Burgin Enters Marion County Georgia House Race

Buena Vista Georgia May 30 After urging from friends Joe S Burgin announces candidacy to succeed the late E H McMichael for the Marion county seat in the lower house He is a lumber company partner and Georgia and Florida timber investor noted as an able speaker with strong local ties and respect in Americus and Buena Vista

Buena Vista Joe S. Burgin Buena, Vista Marion County Georgia E. H. McMichael Burgin Lumber Co Americus Alexander and Burgin Smith-Burgin Lumber O Atlanta Florida North Carolina Smith- Burgin Lumber Company

Methodist Ladies to Entertain Rotarians at Dinner

Rotarians will be entertained by the ladies of the First Methodist church in the church dining room. Walter Rylander, Rotary president, announces a June 4 gathering at 1 o clock. Guan White and R. E. Allison lead the program. J. F. Robinson of Central of Ga. Railway is invited as guest speaker.

First Methodist Church Walter Rylander Rotary Club Mr. Rylander

Brannon Ave Kids Defeat Jackson Ave In Local Game

Brannon Avenue defeated Jackson Avenue 21 to 3 in a Thursday afternoon youth baseball game. Key contributions included two base hits by J C Henderson Fred Sheppard and Olin Rushin. Lineups listed Brannon players C C Robertson Raymond Hart Olin Rushin Shorty Henderson Henry Speer Robert English George House J C Henderson and others for Jackson Avenue Clayton Manry Lamar Kemp Dan Manry Ruddy Marvin Kenmore James Purvis Milton Caretsolgy George Kenmore Fred Shepspard.

Brannon Avenue Jackson Avenue J. C. Henderson Fred Sheppard Olin Rushin C. C. Robertson Raymond Hart Shorty Henderson Henry Speer Robert English George House Fred Liggin Clayton Manry Lamar Kemp Dan Manry Ruddy Marvin Kenmore James Purvis Milton Caretsolgy George Kenmore Fred Shepspard

Wilfred Count Coolidge Rejects World Court Plan

President Coolidge in Arlington Memorial Day address rejects proposal for American participation in the World Court outside the League. He says such disassociation plans require surrender of American principles and cautions against ambiguous commitments.

Wilfred Count Coolidge New World Court Washington League of Nations Coolidge Arlington Cemetery United States Senator Lodge

Leopold Arrested in Franks Murder Mystery

Nathan Leopold Jr., 19, son of a Chicago box manufacturer, was identified as owner of glasses matching those found near Robert Franks's body. He was taken into custody after an all night questioning as authorities pursue the first major lead in the Franks kidnapping and murder case. Police guard at C. F. Heath's bedside in Louisville, who claimed to have been assaulted in Chicago by a gang mistaken for Franks's slayer, while notes and a poisoned condition deepen the case.

Chicago Nathan Leopold, Jr Robert Franks Leopold Heath Louisville C. F. Heath Diggist D. C. McIntosh MclIntosh Franks

Memorial Day Tribute At Arlington For Nation's War Dead

President Coolidge gives main memorial address at Arlington amphitheater at 1 pm as all government branches armed forces and patriotic and religious groups join in formal tribute to the nation’s war dead.

Washington Coolidge Arlington Amphitheater

Committee to Call Sec Mellon Soon for Testimony

Washington May 30 Secretary Mellon will be given the opportunity to answer before the Senate Daugherty committee as soon as practicable regarding Gaston B Means testimony, announced by Senator Wheeler Democrat of Montana, the committee's prosecutor.

Washington Mellon Senate Daugherty Committee Gaston B. Means Wheeler, Ocrat Montana

Augusta Financier Dies After Long Illness

Augusta May 30 Jacob Phinizy 67 leading financier and businessman died at his country home after a long illness. Born in Augusta in 1857 he graduated from the University of Georgia and returned to enter the Cotton business. For 25 years he was president of the Georgia Railroad Bank and the Georgia Railroad Banking Company. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon. Surviving are his widow four brothers and one sister.

Augusta Jacob Phinizy Here Phjnizy University of Georgia Georgia Railroad Bank The Georgia Railroad Banking Company Athens Atlanta

Miss Simmons to Get Lucy Cobb Diploma

Athens May 30 Miss Josephine Simmons daughter of Mrs Howell Simmons of Americus will graduate from Lucy Cobb Institute Athens Ga this year with first group of the senior class all members of which group have done two years of college work The commencement program began on the 29th with a piano recital and will continue through the week ending on Monday June 2 with the commencement address and presentation of diplomas and certificates

Athens Josephine Simmons Howell Simmons Americus Lucy Cobb Institute

Summer School Opens July First at Aggie College

The Third District Agricultural and Mechanical college summer school will run July 4 to August 2 with six day weeks. Cost is 20 dollars, 16 to students and 4 for incidental expenses. Dormitories hold 150, rooms furnished, electric lights, baths, and sewerage. Credits given for summer work but not toward degrees. Lectures and entertainment planned, tennis courts ready, swimming pool available. Transportation to churches arranged.

Agricultural and Mechanical College State Department of Education Prince Aggie Prance

Rotary club outlines Dixie Highway beautification plan

Thomasville May 30 Rotary club meeting centered on civic improvements. Lee Neel proposed beautifying the Dixie Highway to Tallahassee with dogwoods and flowering plants along the route to create a constant display of beauty through spring months.

Rotarians Thomasville Rotary Club Lee Neel Dixie Highway Tallahassee

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AEG Sore Treaty of Versailles Council of Ambasadors Fulton County Tower Ida Hughes Fields Trials Assn Nets College Ef Michael Buenaa Vista Brannon Ave Jackson Ave Helen T. Marye George T. Marye Russia Count Lamberto Negri Arnoldi Miss Marye Sec’v. Mellon Miss Simmons Lucy Cobb
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