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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1921

Page

5

Milledgeville Kiwanis stage quirky clothing toss fun

In Milledgeville the Kiwanis club hosted a humorous clothing toss at McKinley Woods. Sixty Macon Kiwanians and guests watched as participants, using a large wooden "put two take two" top, removed garments to place in a ring and then tried to rewear opponents' items, creating a playful spectacle amid lighthearted bets and crowd cheering.

Milledgeville Indias Central Georgia McKinley's Woods Edwin Allen Joan Hieningen Erwin Sibley Mr. Hutchinson Hel Mr. Allen

Fire on Thomas Quickly Put Out

Fire department responded to a 9 o clock Friday call at the corner of Thomas and Strong streets. An oil stove in an apartment above a garage on Strong street exploded and rapidly engulfed the interior in flames. Firemen quickly extinguished the blaze and damage was small.

Thomas and Strong Streets Strong Street

Emory Plans Press Bureau Like U Ga

Emory University moves to establish a new press bureau under journalism professor Dr. Wightman F. Melton. Three Emory student correspondents will manage the bureau, mirroring the University of Georgia system but with distinct features for Atlanta papers.

Atlanta Emory University Univerity of Georgia Georgia News Bureau Wightman F. Melton Neapera of

Revival Services at Whitehall Church Led by Rev Wood

Revival services conducted at Whitehall by Rev R A Wood have drawn large crowds. Boy preachers deliver sermons as additions join the church. Mr Young Davis and his daughters lead singing and provide music. Public invited to attend every evening at 8:50.

Whitehall R.A. Wood

Rehabs Seek Local Rooms for University Housing

W D Paschall issued a call to Athena residents with rooms to rent to contact the rehabilitation detachment at the University of Georgia. Rehabilitation students have not all secured satisfactory quarters and many seek accommodations in private homes in town.

Athena University of Georgia W. D. Paschall

Athens Doctor Tells of Car Crash Fractured Arm for Mrs Campbell

Mrs Campbell of Athens suffered a fractured arm and Mrs Wingfield was bruised when a car driven by ROC Campbell left the Lexington road near Athens nine miles away. The Postero car supposedly tried to pass and grazed the Campbell vehicle causing it to strike a bank. Mrs Campbell and Mrs Wingfield were ejected. Mrs Campbell was taken to Athens General Hospital and rests easy. An Alabama businessman visiting Athens praised the city and considered establishing a branch store here, while noting local farmers shift to hogs and dairy as weevil pressure eases.

R. C. Campbell Athens W. C. Wingfield Roc. Campbell Lexington Road Atthens Campbell Postero Mit Athers General Hospital Wingfield Atlanta Decatur Winder Statham L. O. Parsons Jesse French & Sons Piano Company Alabama Athens Chamber of Commerce Hill Street Milledge Avenue Agree Cultural College Chamber of Commerce South Parsons Cotton Belt Eufaula Meridian Atte Coe Ton Raleigh N. Y

Volunteers of America Rescues Effort Seeks Savannah Aid

Captain Eugene Schrieber, field secretary for the Southeastern division, travels to Athens soliciting funds for the Georgia Helping Hand Home in Savannah. The photo notes the SAVE chain of 200 homes and the organization’s mission to aid rescued girls and infants, plus work with prisoners to aid post release.

Eugene Schrieber The Volunteers of Ameriaa Athens Savannah Volunteers of America Georgia Schieber SAVE Semong Yward

Street Car Collides With Automobile on Boulevard Tate

An Athens driver, WW M Conkle, crashed into a street car on the Boulevard Tate Thursday night. He attempted a turn, the auto wheel was smashed, and no injuries were reported. He will face the recorder for violating city traffic laws.

WW. M. Conkle Athens Taten Conkle

Baseball results and a legal quip headline

Southern League results include Atlanta 4 Nashville 3 Birmingham 10 Chattanooga 5 Limue Rock Mobile 4 Memphis 3 New Orleans 2. National League scores Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 7 Boston 3 St Louis 6 New York 2 Pittsburgh 1 Brooklyn 3 Chicago 12. American League Cleveland 6 Washington 3 St Louis Philadelphia Detroit 2 New York 10 Chicago 4 Boston 5. Also a humorous quip about acquittal from The American Legion Weekly.

Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Chattanooga Mobile Memphis New Orleans Philadelpha Cincinnatic Boston St. Louis New York Pittsburg Brooklyn Chicago Cleveland Washington St. Lowis Philadelphia Detroit

King Hodgson Edges Rennys in Darkened Six Inning Clash

King Hodgson won a tight six inning battle 1 0 as darkness ended the game with the Rennys on Pre day afternoon. Long pitched well for the Rehabs with nine strikeouts and one hit allowed. Prince Hodgson delivered the run scoring single and struck out seven with three singles by the Rennys. Rehabs threatened in the fifth as Sage walked and advanced but Prince escaped the jam. Roy Hodgson had a two base hit and an RBI as Park operated well on defense.

C. Mayne King Hodgson Rennys Darknes Long Prince Hodgson King Hodgson Sage Long Prince Tim Hodgson Potts James Roy Hodgson Key Park Harold Hodson Lavender Vu Parrish W. Miller Dodd Baye Love KI Hong K Cox Hancock Jackson P. Hodgson Hays

Bradberry Wins Over McWhorter With Shut Out

Bradberry dominates McWhorter with a 6 0 victory as Anderson limits the visitors to five hits. Hodson leads Bradberry with three hits while Whitey Davis, Lanier, Goodwin, and Booth add singles. Rocco nearly changes the game in the ninth but Brinberry tracks down a sinking drive for the clinching out.

Sam Woods McWhorters Andy” Anderson Bob Bradberry Whitey Davis Lanier Goodwin Booth Bob McWhorter Athens Toford Booze Alabama Thornton Brothers McWhorter Apple Valley Nix Sherman Valdosta Heinz Kress Redgood Dr. Slaughter Ffollingaworth Hope Smith

Des Moines Press Boys Golf Tournament Opens Season

Des Moines reporters and printers stage the annual Printers Golf Tournament in Des Moines. Five flights of eight begin competition with clubs named for print shop roles, led by the championship flight contender Cleht and featuring seasoned players in a unique industry event that could run into September.

Des Moines Press Des Moines, Jr Des Moines Rocorry United States Cleht

Bobby Jones Loses Open Golf Tourney

Walter Hagen of New York won the western open with a 287. Jock Hutchison of Chicago was second at 292, Emmett French third at 294, and Bobby Jones and Joe Kirkwood tied for fourth at 295. The dense caption lists various names from aviation to politics, but the core sports result centers on Hagen’s victory and Jones’ near top finish.

Associated Press Chicago Walter Hagen New York Jock Hutchison Emmett French Bobby Jones Joe Kirkwood

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Thomas Emory U. Ga Whitehall Church Lexington Piano Concern Wee the American Legion Weekly the Banner Herald Banner-Heral Matt and Jeff Bud Fisher Agee WNO P. . Hodgson Andy Anderson H Hodgson Davis O Bradberry U Goodwin Kooth Oo Anderson Deace Rocco Soule Link Dews James W. Gimmy Wallace Secretary of Agriculture University of Pennsylvania W. S. Nichols Russell, Cole Charles Darlington Harvey Ingham Carl Stuart Carl Proper L. Steve Hill Mahogany Russia Tony Red Nat Brown Brown Vici Newark Newark Shoe Ste Clayton St Athens Herald Goldberg Duffs Freckles Everett True
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