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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1925
Page
8
The War and Navy Departments confront further reductions after the war amid shortages and a dampening atmosphere. Officials blame economy policies and continued trimming, with officers resisting loss of materiel and new supplies. Experts warn pessimism may be influenced by political economy and administrative downsizing.
The steamer City of Rome rammed the submarine S-51 thirteen miles east of Block Island Rhode Island Friday night and sent it to the bottom. Captain Diehl and the crew saved three sailors from the submarine before it foundered. The Rome serves Boston to Savannah freight and passenger traffic. The photo shows the three survivors about to dock at Charlestown Massachusetts.
The Woman's Missionary Union Auxiliary to the Friendship association will hold its annual meeting at Plains on October 27 in all day session. Mrs. Charles F. Cater of Quitman and other state workers will attend, with many representatives from women’s organizations of the Friendship Association expected to participate.
Mrs E B Council hosted an informal bridge morning at her Lee street home in honor of Mrs Lawrence Churchill visiting Mrs W G Turpin. Guests played until noon followed by a salad course with iced punch ice cream and cake. The guest list included just one table of friends of the honoree.
Woodman Circle members are asked to meet tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mrs B E Turner on South Jackson Street. A full attendance is urged as officers will be elected.
Atlanta prepares for the 10th annual Southeastern Fair from October 8 to 17 with grand circuit harness racing, $25,000 in prizes, and events across the grounds. Highlights include Georgia State Wide Spelling Bee with a $100 prize, a 10,000-strong Southeastern Singing Convention, a society horse show, the 12th Atlanta Kennel Club dog show, and a press day for Georgia journalists.
G L Evans of Hillsboro Ohio claims the world title after raising a 14 pig litter weighing 4409 pounds at 180 days. He notes their March 5 farrow and says the current market would yield over 200 dollars profit, surpassing the prior 4291 pound record from Amarillo Texas. Fireworks each night cap the fair week.
Atlanta Sept 29 Georgia as a home state draws interest with numerous inquiries to the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Inquiries come from people seeking to locate in Georgia and express interest in the state.
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