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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1917
Page
4
Washington reports the president’s war program shaping up with Congress to approve huge loans for the Allies, a million-man army bill, and tax measures. A five billion loan to the Entente is planned, with bonds and no U.S. profit, plus mobilization and rail co operation.
British raids in northern France left over eight tons of bombs dropped and many airplanes involved. Twenty-eight British aircraft are missing, while German losses include fifteen fighters shot down and thirty-one damaged. Two German balloons were destroyed in flames.
The Red Cross enrollment station at the post office added new names yesterday and will continue this week if volunteers step forward. First aid classes will be expanded with both women and men attending and announcements of class meetings will be made this week. The social page lists several enrollments, including Mrs. J. Tribble and J. Slater from Columbus, and others. Lucy Cobbs Institute reported seven dollars half-proceeds from last week’s entertainment.
Company E the Grady Cadets of Atlanta arrived in Athens after Mexican border duty to guard railroad bridges and public works. Capt Dick leads about eighty men with Lt Wetherson, as they scout camp sites near the Han cock Coal Company or S A L Station. The move aims to deter damage and safeguard waterworks and bridges across multiple lines.
Cobb Delaney Camp Confederate Veterans met to elect officers and attend a funeral for Rufus K. Reaves. Frank P. Griffeth was reelected commander. Adjutant W G Camthers declined, J A Mealor named as replacement. Hearty resolutions endorsed President Wilson and Congress, pledging service to the federal government. Resolutions opposing Catholic Bishop Gellley Memorial Day oration were tabled. Visiting committee to remain.
Purported guarantee of sanitary condition for each bottle. Ad highlights purity and precautions by the Linton Spring Water company. Contact details include a phone number and location in ORANG.
Miss Mildred Rutherford will deliver an address to the combined boys meeting on the topic East of the younger and older boys its Meaning and Its Opportunities. Dr E J Cartledge of Central Presbyterian will speak on The Unpardonable Sin at Strand Theater with a 3:30 song service led by the Male Chorus and a 4:00 address.
A Georgia Bankers Association session in Augusta draws bankers from Athens. Attending from Athens are J. Warren Smith of Georgia National Bank, A. F. Stephenson of National Bank of Athens, W. C. Jordan of American State Bank, and J. F. Tuck of Athens Savings Bank.
A citizen movement to buy and raise a flag atop the city water tower drew a hearty response yesterday. Subscriptions to the fund included Dr. Others, Miss Louise Phinizy, Mrs. Hammoné Johnson, Dr. J. Ware, Mrs. Billups Phinisy, and others led by Mr. Everett who started the list with 25 cents to 1 dollar.
London April 7 The Norwegian steamer Camilla carrying corn for the Belgian relief commission was sunk without warning resulting in two lives lost.
Five Germans once representing the German government at the Tookerton radio plant were arrested on April 7 amid suspected plans to destroy the station. Authorities say they are implicated in a conspiracy to destroy the plant and end the station’s operations.
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