Memorial Day Observance and Parade Details Noted
The article describes University chapel services in observance of Memorial Day. It lists veterans giving talks about Civil War experiences, followed by a parade on Broad Street to the cemetery where graves will be decorated. A grand marshal leads Clarke Rifles and veterans, with various civic groups participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Chapel
Southland
Broad Street
W. B. Conway
Clarke Rifles
Bugle Corps
T. H. Dozier
Veterans Marching
Tallyhos
Mildred Rutherford
Ladies’ Memorial Association
M. W. Welch
Laura Rutherford
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
E. A. Crawford
Crawford
Young Women of the Confederacy
T. W. Reed
Sons of Veterans
E. C. Branson
State Normal School
Mounted Escort For Confederate Veterans Parade
Mrs C B Griffith and several young ladies will form the mounted guard of honor for Confederate veterans today. The escort will accompany the veterans in the parade after the memorial chapel exercises, described as one of the prettiest parts of the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Griffith
Coates Benedict
Anne B. Phinizy
Mamie Lampkin
Anna V. Davis
Isabelle
Marguerite Thomas
Nell Hunnicutt
Ben Barrow
Confederate ‘Veterans
Local notice fragment appears inarticulate
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and a phone number but lacks clear event, action, or date to summarize a distinct local notice or article item.
Major Basser Basinger obituary notes long local service
Maj Basinger a longtime vestryman of Christchurch Savannah and senior warden of Emmanuel Athens died peacefully during a nap on Memorial Day eve. Survived by wife two daughters and four sons. Funeral from Emmanuel church at 3 pm with interment in Savannah. Pallbearers listed. tribute calls him a rare old gentleman of the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. McDaniel
Tapers
South Cert Stiles
Virginia
Christchurch
Savannah
Emmanuel Church
Athens
C. M. Strahan
E. P. Lawton
William Basinger
Omaha
Neb
Messra
Walter Basinger
Garnett Basinger
New York
Thomas Basinger
Savanagh
Central of Georgia
H. C. White
J. Lustrat
8. Morrin
J. C. Bloomfield
J. H. T. McPherson
E. L. Griggs
Harry Hodgson
W. H. Bocock
Emmanuel Parish
A. H. O'Farrell
H. Nickerson
Madge
H J. Rowe
D. P. Hazelton
B Steadman
For Sweet Peas Phone Miss Nettle
A brief classified item directs readers to contact Miss Nettle regarding sweet peas, with a cryptic phone number line and partial address. The readable text suggests a local sale or order notice, but specifics are obscured by the damaged OCR.
Lyceum Tour to Athens Promises Major Cities
Alkahest manager Mr A J Palmer closes deal with the Alkahest Lyceum to bring top lyceum acts to Athens next. The tour will rival programs in Atlanta Chattanooga Memphis Shreveport Savannah Charlotte and Charleston. Officials consider inviting Gov Vardaman of Mississippi or Gov Glenmy of North Carolina.
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A. J. Palmer
Colonial Theater
Alkahest
Lyceum Syster
Athens
Lyceum
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Memphis
Shreveport
Savannah
Charlotte
Charleston
Palmer
Vardamane
Mississippi
Glenmy
North Carolina
Governor Glenn to Speak on North Georgia Poverty and Ignorance
Athens welcomes ex Governor Glenn of North Carolina as he addresses a local audience at 8:30 p m in the Presbyterian church. The lecture focuses on mountain regions of North Georgia, poverty, and the adage Without knowledge our people perish. The speaker’s past work on foreign missions is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Glenn
North Carolina
North
Georgia
Presbyterian Church
Georgia Cadets Begin Army Maneuvers in Snow Storm
Georgia cadets arrived at Gainesville and prepared for camp with a dress parade. A blustery snow storm hit the Blue Ridge area as Major Atkins and Col. Sanford led two companies each in regulation maneuvers over the hills and valleys. The cadets split into a Blue army and a Red army and pressed on with disciplined, practical training despite the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Gainesville
Athens
Georgia Cadets
Major Atkins
Col. Sanford
Severe Georgia Crop Damage From Unseasonable Cold
Cold in Georgia at two this morning threatens extensive crop losses. Fruit and flowers likely damaged with fruit drops and defective fruit. Gardens and cotton face ruin. farmers urged to conserve seed as telegraph traffic hurries to relay warnings.
Snowy April Rain in Commerce Stuns Town
Commerce Ga April 25 special to the Banner reports an unusual spring snow fall quieting the town. Farmers fear frost and fruit crop damage as rural mail carriers struggle with the cold and forecasted frost tomorrow morning. Eight-lettered weather words appear in the text.
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Commerce
Weather Bureau
Mercer Beats Alabama Collegians In Macon Showdown
Mercer extended its winning streak with a 2 to 3 victory over Alabama collegians in Macon. Auburn played the lone Southern college game yesterday, with Mercer delivering the standout result in the Mercer Auburn contest in Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Auburn
Macon
Alabama Collegians
Clarke County Schedules Primary for June 25
The Clarke County Democratic Committee fixed Saturday June 25 as the county officers primary date. Sheriff W E Jackson and candidates for clerk E J Crawford, receiver J H Dorsey, collector H H Linton, treasurer E I Smith, coroner C N Weatherly, and surveyor B H Bartow were listed with no announced opposition. A follow up meeting will set campaign expenses and fees due by June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterday
Caan
J. Kle
Messrs
R. ‘W. Lamkin
Morton
Ifr
T. W. Reed
W- H. Morton
A. Gene J W. Tuck
L. M. Betts
J. F. Tibbetts
General Assembly
State House
Superior, Court
W. E. Jackson
E. J. Crawford
J. H. Dorsey
H. H. Linton
E. I Smith
C. N. Weatherly
B. H. Bartow
Executive Democratic Committee
Gamble
Southern Mutual
Mon
Asia
Memorial Day Holiday Observed in Athens Georgia
Today Athens observes Memorial Day with Sunday post office hours 11 30 to 1 00 and a single carrier delivery. City departments at city hall close except police. Banks and schools closed for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Georgia
West End Baraca Baseball Team Formed for Sunday League
The West End Baraca Class starts a ball team to join the Proposed Sunday school league. About twenty five candidates vie for spots on the team with practice at the old ground near the Athens Fee and Coal Co. plant. J R Goodson is manager the pastor assists and Morton Hodgson coaches. The class has fifty young men with plans to reach one hundred once the Baraca room is built. All young men are invited to join for a hearty welcome and good instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Baraca
Athens Fee & Coal Co
Theeague
J. R. Goodson
Morton’ Hodgson
West End
Georgia Farmers Face Replanting After Frost Threat
Secretary W M Hutchinson of the Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia sent a telegram to mill managers urging them to stop crushing and hold cotton seed for replanting as frost is predicted. Reports from across Georgia indicate about half the crop in middle and south regions may need replanting, with mills possibly shutting down to sell seed to farmers at moderate prices.
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Atlanta
Georgia
W. M. Hutchinson
Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia
Hutchinson
Middle
South Georgia
Candidate declares Senate bid in Thirtieth District
The speaker announces candidacy for the Senate in the Thirtieth Senatorial District subject to Democratic Primary action.
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Senate
Africa in Pictures at Crystal Theatre Roosevelt Hunt
A film show titled Africa in Pictures features Col Roosevelt and his hunting party among African wildlife on native turf. The Crystal Theatre at Lampkin 81 screens Wednesday the 27th as a hustling picture event. A Ladies' Aid meeting of the Christian church is set for five this afternoon offering prompt relief in all cases of threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Col Roosevelt
Ladies’ Aid of the Christian ‘Church
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Daughters of the Confederacy and
Cobb-Delaney Camp of
Confederate Veterans
J. Wall
Morrie
Bong
M. C. A. Glee Club
Voeterana
J.P. ‘Wilson
J. A. Hfannicutt
P. Orr
J. W
I Paver
Dr. W. B. Gone
Boston
Walter R. Hinl
Maj
Bassinger
Basinger
Confederacy
Appomattox
Colonial Books
Gov. Glenn
Blue Ridge
Commer
J.C. Jester
Clarke County
Clarke
Ear Snaross
Baraca
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