Athens Varied Plans Urge Making City a Tourist Resort
Athens Chamber of Commerce officials say the city could become a winter and spring tourist hub as two tourist camps attract visitors passing through Georgia. The plan envisions Athens drawing hundreds of families to stay several weeks, boosting local business and promoting hospitality amid pleasant early year climate. The proposal hinges on improved camps and aggressive promotion to lure tourists away from Florida resorts.
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Athens
Haa
A. A Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Severn
Georgia
Florida
Johoon
Rarhfer
Johnson
London Contemplating Military Steps in Coal Crisis
London's government presses for calm as Lloyd George pledges full inquiry into coal dispute. Talks begin on Sunday with labor groups debating joining miners while rumors swirl of emergency measures and railway involvement amid rising industrial tension.
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London
Mort
Lloyd George
House of Commmons
Com. Nonk
Lehorte
Workers Accept Small Wage Cut After Conference
In Pittsburg on April 4 an agreement by a company association of workers to accept a just and reasonable wage reduction followed by union representatives agreeing to consider the issue marked the outcome of a wage reduction conference at Seeneres Ball.
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Pittsburg
Company Association of
Ee Today
Emery
Seeneres Ball
Rev Porter Named New Pastor for Christian Church
Rev R L Porter of Witlington D C has been called to lead the Christian Church of this city and is expected to arrive soon to assume the pulpit. Porter, a Bible student and well-read preacher, has served in Washington for five years and will replace Rev J R Grubb who moved to Winder. A poster will announce Sunday sermons until his arrival.
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R. L. Voiter
Witlington
Thid City
Porter
Mississhop
Wilchington
Hible
Wees
Dhay
R. Grubb
Winder
Three Nations Demand Charles Exit from Hungary
Prague reports an ultimatum issued by the Yugoslav, Czech Slovak, and Romanian governments threatening severance of relations and military action if Emperor Charles does not leave Hungary by 6 p m Thursday.
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Charles
Hungary
Dy Associated Press
Prague
Rums
Winterville Post Office Upgraded to Presidential Grade
Winterville post office has been placed in the presidential grade and postmaster Frank J. Watson notes the upgrade reflects growing business. Watson says this advancement is a step in the town's progress and expresses pride in the community’s achievements.
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Winterville
Frank J. Watson
Hoover to lead conferences for domestic trade revival
Washington reports that Secretary Hoover will start tomorrow a seven part conference series with a five member committee from the United States Chamber of Commerce. The aim is to map methods to expand American trade both abroad and at home with industry committees aiding the commerce department in developing each trade field.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
United States Chamber of Commerce
Fleaver
Commerce Department
Russia Pledges Military Help to Turk Empire
Washington April 4 Soviet Russia pledges military support to Turkey and recognizes abrogation of prior Russo Turkish agreements. Russia to remit Turkish debt and both governments promise no alliances against each other following a March 10 treaty.
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Associated Press
Washington
Turkey
Greece
Russia
Revolution Nipped By Execution Five Mexicans Sunday
Five Mexican followers of the Cardenas brothers near Savernandivo were captured by Rurales Saturday night, court martialed, and executed Sunday morning. General Rafael Cardenas escaped but is being pursued by government troops.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Tex
Cardenar Brothers
Tenman Revolutio
Savernandivo
Rafael Cardenas
Capils brothers proven not legally drafted by delivery notice
In San Antonio April 4 United States Judge Weath ruled Joseph and Thomas Capils sons of a Louisiana planter had never received draft notices and were not legally inducted into the military service. He referred the matter to civil courts via writ of habeas corpus.
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Associated Preas
Ban Antonio
Tex
Joseph
Thomas Capils
United States
Weat
Turks say they seize Greek town Eski-Shehr and Ismid
Turkish and Greek communiques from April 3 4 report halted operations on the Eski-Shehr front. The Turkish line says Adabasar was recaptured Greek forces retreated to Ismid and Turkish cavalry pursued. They claim destruction of enemy formations and thousands of casualties.
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Associated Press
Tantinople
Eski-Shebr
Adabasar
Ismid
Turkiah Calvary
Tern Alvisions
Aflumikarshiesar
Local Legion Drives $3600 to Support Red Cross
The American Legion launches a drive in Clarke county to raise $3600 to keep the local Red Cross office open for the year. Committees will canvass residents, with two citizens and one ex-soldier per group, and funds may be increased by partial proceeds from Georgia Furman game grandstand receipts and a Friday Elite theater showing.
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American Legion
Clarke County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Athens Amt
Chirke County
Tettheny
Allen BR
Lesionnaires
Red Crogan
Clarke Couity
Ia —Suntina Activiea
Frank ©. Miller
The
American Legion Committee
Separate Peace Resolution Will Not Be Rushed
Washington reports that the separate peace with Germany will be re introduced at the coming special session of Congress with no provision to hurry a roll call. Some insiders expect the vetoed measure may sit on the senate calendar for about ninety days while President Harding explores a league of nations idea.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Senate
Harding
Association of Nations
Two More Checks Charged to Jackson Couple
Jackson and wife Mia Weaver and their 11 month old child remained jailed as county authorities pressed for evidence ahead of a grand jury probe into passing bogus checks. Police said Sunday two more checks tied to the pair were collected from local merchants and reports came from nearby cities of similar activity. The 18 year old mother and her husband were arrested after a store check drew suspicion and led to their capture while en route to a police wagon. Warrants were issued by merchants and the pair were turned over to county jail for the investigation with no lawyer yet secured.
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Ang Mia
J. L. Jackson
Jackson
Oliqy Weaver
Li Jackson
Ptelous
Retail Merchants’ Association, Sn
Storte
Hunce
Joe
E'Tspoller
Couity
Sheriffs Office
aMell
Qénddy
The Mark of Zorro Returns to Elite Theatre Athens
The Mark of Zorro returns to the Elite Theatre in Athens after its Palace opening in February. Hundreds who saw it at the Palace plan to view it again while new audiences will not miss it. A Southern themed feature titled The Family Honor with Florence Vidor is also on Palace program. First National production with 11 am showtime and 19 and 25 cent admission.
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Covelux Fairbanks
Zorro
Palace Theatre
Athens
Palace
South
Florence Vidor
Texas
Chapel Class at Lucy Cobb Charms Audience with Dance
The Lucia Cobb program presented by the dancing pupils of Miss Chappel on Monday evening drew a large audience. The young ladies performed interpretative dances with devotion to the original lines and showcased original arrangements with graceful motion.
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Chappel
Lucy Cob
Plan for revival cotton export begins with bankers
Washington April 4 a conference with bankers from twelve Southern states and officials Hoover Molton of War Finance discussed a program to revive cotton exports. A committee will organize banking syndicates to extend credit to European states and coordinate government financial support for a gradual revival of the cotton belt.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Molton
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
War Finance Corporation
Meyer
The
Finance Corporation
Chamber of Commerce offices move to Hinton Security Building
Monday morning the Chamber of Commerce offices moved from the Holman Building to the Hinton Security Building on Collezo avenue. A. A. Johnson, longtime secretary, steps down and a new secretary will be announced soon as the organization expands. Johnson will stay in the Holman Building overseeing the Retail Merchants’ Association and will extend that space, while the Chamber and Retail Merchants share the former space for their operations.
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Chamber of Commerce
Holman
Hinton Security
Collezo Avenue
A. A. Johnson
Incal Chamber of Commerce
Willner
Mr. Johnson
Focal Chamber of Commerce
Johnson
Tela
Han
Retail Merchants’ Association
Retail Merchants
Wounded Youth Improves at St Marys Hospital
Physicians at St Marys hospital report a favorable outlook for Ralph Palmisano. The Athens Front Co. youth was seriously wounded by an accidental shotgun discharge during a hunting trip Saturday morning.
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St. Mary's Hospital
Ralph Paltolzano
Gaspar Palmisano
Athens Frrnt Co
Funeral Services Held for Cleve Anderson in Watkinsville
Funeral services for Cleveland Anderson of Watkinsville were held at home at 11 o'clock this morning. Burial followed in Watkinaville cemetery. Anderson, 34, drowned when a boat with friends overturned on Sunday while crossing a river. he could not swim. Survivors include his wife Sallie F. Anderson and siblings. Funeral attendees include several Aiken and Anderson relatives.
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Cleveland Anderson
Watkinsville
Watkinaville
Amierson
Mr. Anderson
J.W. Anthon
Mr. Anthon
Ogro
Anderson
Hemet
Sallie F. Anderson
Aleulx
Emimer Anderson
Farmluston
Z. Griffith
Weville
Bale
Martha Kate Anderson
C.L. Anderson
W. J
H.C. Anderson
Bo Ocknderton
Pt Werth
Aiken
George 7. Aiken
Knote Aiken
W. J. Anderson
J. C. Anderson
RF. C. Anderson
Georgia Furman Game Seats Go On Sale
University of Georgia football manager McCraney announced tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. at Cotta's for the Georgia Furman series starting Wednesday. Reserved seating and grandstand prices set, with proceeds aiding the Frondatand fund via Professor Sanford. Georgia senses a strong series as one of the best pitched games this season features Meleod and top southern arms.
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McCraney
University of Georgia
Cotta’s
Sanford
The
Athletic Association
Senfora Wield
Mrs Mildred Thompson Died at Hull Monday
Mrs Mildred Thompson 80 years old widow of A J Thompson of Madison county died at her home near Hull. She leaves twelve children and forty two great grandchildren. Funeral services set for April 5 at 3 p m from the Hart family cemetery at Hall with Rev Frank Chandler and M Adama officiating.
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Banner
Hull
Mildred Thommen
Hall
A. J. Thompson
Madison County
Pat
Lacnie
Frank ‘Thompson
Colbert
Tom, Dee
Hosea Thompson
Misa Dena Thompson
Ill
Cora
Benton
Lane
Ella Whiteworth
Nora
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Winterville Post Office
Turk Empire
Seour City
Georgia Athletic Association
Georgia- Furman
Red Crow Fund
Red Crows
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