Athens Mayoralty Field Expands With Notable Prospects
Political interest in Athens grows as May primary nears with several prominent citizens mentioned as potential candidates. Judges George C. Thomas and M G Nicholson along with Charles H Pain Szy are discussed as strong timber for the race but none have committed. Women voters may influence turnout as they begin registration and prepare to exercise citizenship duties.
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Athens
Andrew Erwin
Banner- Herald
George C. Thomas, Wir
M G. Nicholson
Charles H. Pain Szy
Judge Thomas
Nicholgop
Phinizy
Toi
Nts
Neiter
Georgia
Wilkinsi waives Dawes orders on budget aid
The Athens Budget Commission work is paused awaiting Gen. Dawes guidance as EK Carroll becomes secretary. John J. Wilkins is named chairman for the county. the local committee will support Dawes in enforcing a businesslike budget and restricted government expenditures. The piece notes Dawes as budget director and discusses fall trade outlook contingent on boll weevil impact and crop conditions.
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EK. W. Carroll
Athens
National Budget Commission
Charles G. Dawes
General Dawes
Financial Revue
Gharles G. Dawes
Dawes
Mr. Wilkins
Phenixy Jr. Joins Augusta Auto Firm
Friends in Athens report Charles H Phinizy Jr has joined the Howard Holden Motor Car Company of Augusta. The newly organized concern aims to be a leading local auto dealer, reflecting a notable move in regional business circles.
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Charles Phinizy, Jr
Athens
Howard Holden Motor Car Company
Howard Holden Motor Company
Aus
Niger
Poor Old Folk Lived In Style At Charity Scheme Collapse
A Red Cross operation closed a Georgia hotel based begging ring tied to an elderly woman and a crippled man. Investigators traced their route from Savannah to Athens via local charities and the Georgian hotel, revealing suspicions of deception. They were given thirty minutes to leave town.
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Georgian Hotel
Red Cross
Atlanta
Athens
Savannah
Minor Judgments In City Court Tuesday
The Athens city court appearance docket was called Tuesday morning by Judge J D Bradwell resulting in several default judgments of minor importance. It is believed this will end the bulk of the work done by the court as there is no jury at the August term.
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Athens
J. D. Bradwell
Banner Delivery Offer Appears in Local Ad
A small notice promotes a daily newspaper service with carrier delivery for five dollars a year. The ad provides a contact phone, likely for subscription sign up, and reflects a period pricing model. It emphasizes convenience and local availability.
High Rents Stress Athens Housing Shortage
Secretary E W Carroll of the Athens Chamber of Commerce says he receives daily letters from people seeking to locate in Athens and rent housing. He notes many abandon plans to move here due to lack of homes while real estate dealers report long waiting lists. With 1500 or more University of Georgia students, housing in the fall is expected to be very acute.
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E. W. Carroll
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Carroll
Athena
University of Georgia
Additional Mail Delivery Planned in Athens District
Athens post office officials announce an extra daily mail run for business districts at four o clock each afternoon. The service will handle Seaboard train arrivals at 2 24 and 31 o clock, delivering mail from the south and north to merchants in the district.
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Athens
Seaboard
Excursion From Athens to Charleston by Georgia Railroad
The Georgia Railroad schedules a major excursion from Athens to Charleston on Thursday August 18 with special coaches. Departure 8 15 a m in Athens, arriving Augusta 1 15 p m and Charleston 10 55 p m. Return trains offer brief Augusta layovers and allow three days in Charleston at 87 00 round trip with no tax.
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Georgia Railroad
Charleston
D. C
Isle of Beens
Isle of Palms
Atlante
Athens
Augusta
Georgian Railroad
Georgia excursion to flood Charleston next Friday
The Georgia Railroad will operate an excursion from Athens Macon Atlanta and other points to Charleston on Thursday August 8th. Georgians planning to attend may contact local agent W C Thornton for more information.
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Crawford
Maxeys
Woodville
Charleston
Georgia Railroad
Athens
Macon
Atlanta
W. C. Thornton
University thanks Tech for withdrawal from fund drive
The University of Georgia expresses appreciation for Georgia Tech pulling out of the fund campaign, clearing the field for the Armistice Day drive. The university plans a million dollar war memorial fund push from October 11, with professors and plant needs cited, while Tech had paused its own campaign in solidarity.
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University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
War Memorial Fund
Greater Georgia Tech
Harry Hodgson
Tech
Georgia School of Technology
Resolutions Back Georgia War Memorial Drive Funds
Early spring plans set for a University of Georgia campaign expanding funds to raise a million dollars in memory of the Great War heroes. The Trustees of Georgia Tech suspend their Great Georgia Tech Expansion Fund drive from September 4 to November 14, 1921 to clear the way for the University effort.
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Auimunl
University of Georgia
Trustees of Georgia School of Technology
Georgia Tech
Memorial Georgia School Plate? War Impacts Tech Efforts
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a memorial and wartime impact on a Georgia school and Tech. Mentions a pension or expansion effort and resumed actions, but exact names, dates, and places remain unclear.
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Curbsto
Wilkinsi
Waits Dawes
Wilkins
J. Warren Smith
Georgia National Bank
Smith
Chas. H. Phenizy, JR
War Memorial Fund Committee
Herald
Banner-Herald
The
Daily Herald
Banner
the Banner-Herald
the Herald
Seee
Joo Easton
Russia
Tony Red
Women’s
Oxfords
Opera
Newark
Work Shoe Stores Co
United States
Athens, Ga
Clayton Street
Kress
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