Agricultural High Schools Hold Fine Annual Meeting
For the first time every district was represented at the two day conference of agricultural high schools in Georgia. More than 125 students competed in cooking, essays, poultry, recitation and music with winners to be announced today. The Fifth Monroe team dominated debate, and field events at Sanford field drew a large crowd as districts earned points in sprints, jumps, throws, and relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State High School Association
Association of District Agricultural High Schools
Monroe
Georgia
Sanford Field
Ketron Davis
Clarkesville
George Williams
Tifton
Kelley
Eskew
Aderholdt
Whelchel
Griffin
Statesboro
Ted
Tanner
Willams
Whitaker
Madison
Frank Black
Nesmith
Davis
Lanier
Norma Granite Hill
Wheelchel
Franklin
Norris
Fry
King
Collier
Williams
Cochran
Black
Bennett
Faulkner
Clarke County Women Endorse Local Curb Market Plan
A county federation of women's clubs at the courthouse unanimously backed a curb market for Clarke County Athens to sell county garden products in the city and provide city housewives access to fresh produce. Speakers from multiple local groups spoke on gardens poultry and beekeeping with plans for a May meeting to hear Mrs Hamilton McWhorter on year round potato yields. A planning committee will be formed to develop curb market arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Athens
County Federation of Women's Clubs
James Morton
Winterville
Tuckston
Hinton- Brown
Oconee Heights
Sandy Creek
Princeton
Centerville
Belmont
Barberville
Fowler's
T. F. Green
City Club
Billups Phinizy
George Mell
Mra
Sailors
Oconer
Ritchie
Miss Olver
Ragsdale
Hamilton McWhorter
Finish Fight Overman Bill Narrow War Agency Reform
The Senate faces a final fight on the Overman bill granting the President power to reorganize government wartime agencies. Senator Overman vows to oppose amendments while expecting passage, noting a potentially close vote on exempting the Interstate Commerce Commission and other bureaus. Senators Fletcher and Shields defend the measure. Senator Sherman opposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Overman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fletcher
Florida
Shields
Tennessee
Sherman
Illinois
To Probe Reports Of Ill Treatment Of U S Prisoners
The state department opened an inquiry into press reports of ill treatment of American prisoners in Germany. If reports prove true and protests through Spain fail, retaliatory measures may be considered. German prisoners in America largely outnumber Americans in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Germany
Berlin
America
Resumption of the German Offensive Daily Expected
Reports from the front in France and Belgium indicate the German offensive is planned to resume with turning movements around Robecq and Mesnil near Albert. Artillery battles persist along the Albert to Montdidier line as British positions at Arras and Vimy Ridge may be challenged. Bonar Law unveils a World’s largest budget in London, raising taxes and debt. Irish unions boycott work to protest conscription and General Pershing’s report cites over 200 American casualties and 300–400 German losses amid ongoing Toul sector fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Belgium
Leideprey
Germany
Robecq
Bethone
Mesnil
Albert
Arras
Vimy Ridge
Montdidier
Bonar Law
Great Britain
London
United States
Reginald McKenna
Law
Washington
Pershing
Toul
War Department
Baker
House Military Committee
Straw Hat Day Opens in Athens Shops This Weekend
Athens retailers showcase the finest straw hats and Panama to refresh wardrobes. Saturday April 27 is Straw Hat Day, offering the chance to buy a new lid before Sunday and join the summer style wave. The banners promise daily invitations to shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Athens
400000 Tons Of Norwegian Ships Chartered
The shipping board has chartered four hundred thousand tons of Norwegian sailing ships to be deployed in non hazardous trades, mainly with South America, freeing other vessels for war trade. Also lists fresh produce offerings from Costa's Delicatessen Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Shipping Board
South America
Bridges Heads British Mission to United States
Lieutenant General Bridges of the British army arrives in Washington and is appointed principal military adviser to the British ambassador and head of the British military mission to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bridges
United States
Nothing But the Truth at the Colonial Tonight
The Colonial presents Nothing But the Truth, a wholesome comedy praised by manager Funkenstein as the season’s best. He compares it to Twin Beds and urges the public to attend the last performance of the season, promising a better evening than any earlier show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Colonial
New York
Athens
Funkenstein
Banner
Red Cross workers meet in Athens to plan war fund drive
Athens hosts Red Cross leaders from six states for a planning conference on organizing new chapters. Dr. Guy R. Snavely and Dr. L. O. Armstrong lead talks with W. T. Forbes and Madame Lustrat outlining the May 20 drive and chapter visits to Commerce Covington Dawsonville Elberton Jackson and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Red Cross
Guy R. Snavely
L. 0. Armstrong
Atlanta
Frank J. Resler
Red
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Snaveley
Mme. Lustrat
Mr. Resler
W. T. Forbes
Mr. Forbes
Madame Lustrat
Wicke Wampole
Forbes
Thornton's
Prospect
Snaveley
Chapel Hill
N. C
Reeler
Toccoa
Armstrong
Hooper
W. D. Hooper
University of Georgia
F. A. Merrill
Resler
A. P. Rice
L. L. Davis
JL. L. Davis
A. B. Deadwyler
G. L. Carson
Commerce
Hugh Abercromble
Annie
Henry Aiken
Watkinsville
Fanniie Levern
Hastville
A. W. Meaders
W. C. Weatherford
Bogart
C. L. Langford
Oconee County
J. F. Tibbetts
D. G. Bicker
Charles W. Parker
Elberton
T. Ross
W. H. Faugt
A. D. McCurry
William H, Quarterman
Winder
G. A. Lewis
J. J. Nunnally
D. W. Key
B. M. Williams
Monroe
L. F. Johnson
Young Greek Man Buys $300 Bonds at Liberty Bond Drive
A Greek American Nick Antonopoulos buys three $100 Liberty Bonds with cash, aiming to push Athens toward the $1 million mark before May 4. The report highlights patriotic support and local banking ties as part of a broader war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Esterday
Nick Antonopoulos
New York
Liberty Honda
President Nips a Sensation in Bud
President Wilson opposed the Chamberlain bill proposing courts martial for disloyalty and espionage. Senator Overman disclosed the President’s letter calling the measure unnecessary and unconstitutional, leading Chamberlain to drop the bill. Senator Brandegee plans to push a judiciary committee opinion and triggers lively debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Chamberlain
Wilson
Overman
Brandegee
Connecticut
Judiciary Committee
Fresh Vegetables and Strawberries at Arnold & Abney
Wil- Hamson's offers green snap beans squash Irish potatoes Florida cabbage turnips fresh beets and large new potatoes at 10c a quart or 25c for 2 quarts. Snap beans are 2 quarts for 25c celery 10c. Home raised strawberries fresh today. Green bell peppers also available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa
Florida
Wil- Hamson's
Arnold & Abney
Green Bell Peppers
Lettung
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Agricultural High Schools OF State
State College of Agriculture
Rowan
Lewis
Tif
Curb Market 5
Bill
U. S
Dublin
Trade Congress
Urday
Avsdciated Press
Canada
Red Cross War Fund
Country
Indian River
Williamson's
Bud
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