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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1922

Page

6

Howard Gray Princeton Star Wins Popularity Vote

At Princeton the most popular student is Howard K Gray of Omaha Neb, a standout football player and leader. He recovered a Chicago fumble for a 40 yard TD and sparked Princeton to a 21 14 victory as Harvard and Yale fell short. Gray led multiple Princeton organizations and was elected senior class president unanimously.

Princeton N. J Harvard Yale Mr. Volatead Gray Princeton University Howard K. Gray Omaha Neb Chicago Tigers Hayward Clagy Varsity Club Ivy Club Student Council Philadelphia Society Omahk Carl Gray Union Pacific Railroad Howard St. Paul Minn Portland Ore Gilman Country School Baltimore Gilman

Athletics Hold Prominent Place in College Life

In a defense of college athletics, the piece argues athletes maintain high scholastic standards, noting Centre College stars who graduated valedictorians. It highlights organized athletics as vital for school life, publicity, and student participation, citing Penn State and New York boxing and baseball updates.

Bo" McMillan Fis Centre College Stadc Penn State

Princeton Loses 12 Men From Squad

Princeton, N J, faces a 1923 football campaign after losing a dozen varsity players to graduation. Captains and stars Dickerson Thompson Gray Baker Stinson Alford Gaines Griffin Bower Cleaves Snyder Troup depart, but core players and strong freshmen promise a solid nucleus for next season.

Princeton N. J Chicago Harvard Yale Bill Ropier Tigers Dickerson Thompson Gray Baker Stinson Alford Gaines Griffin Bower Cleaves Snyder Troup Roper Misty Dickinson Tiger Roperten Neucleus Trent Gorman Crum Newby Beattie Caldwell Smith Snively Wingate Dingmore Gald

Moroco tie rack offered as Christmas gift idea

A compact folding tie rack is suggested as a practical Christmas present for the man in the household. It folds neatly and can be slipped into a drawer trunk or traveling bag, solving the gift dilemma for him.

Dodson's Liver Tone vs Calomel Ad Sparks Health Claims

An old advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant vegetable alternative to calomel. It warns calomel causes salivation, tongue swelling, tooth loosening, and rheumatism, urging readers to buy the cheaper liver tone to start the liver without sickness and nausea.

Dodson Walla

Georgia Athletic Council to Meet in Athens and Pythian Officers Chosen

The University of Georgia Athletic Council will hold a business session in the Commercial Bank offices Tuesday night and address matters of the annual session. Chancellor Barrow presides with H H Gordon Jr as secretary and a large Athens and outside delegation attending. Also reported: Miss Mae Warwick injured in a car crash near Crawford but now improving with no serious injuries. Fleetwood Lanier elected Chancellor Commander of the St Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythians for a six month term.

Georgia ‘Athletic Warwick Hirt Lanier Athens Pythias Athletic Council University of Georgia Commercial Bank Tuesda Barrow H. H. Gordon, Jr S. V. Sanford Soule Colonel Snelling W. D. Hooper F. B. Hardeman John Welch A. C. Erwin Mae Warwick Crawford Penfield General Hospital Fred G. Bell Barwick Fleetwood Lanier St. Elio Lodge Knights of Pythias B. L. Adams E. M. Escoe James F. Hart M. J. Abney Frank Holden T. H. Nickerson C. L. McLeroy A. G. Adams A. M. Cohen

Praise and publicity harm teams and stars alike

A Western coach warns that excessive publicity can hinder a team as well as individual players. The piece notes Nebraska, once hailed as a superteam before a Syracuse game, was defeated, with coach Dawson defending against attributing the hype to him and ridiculing the superteam notion.

Nebraska Syracuse Steve O'Neil Princeton Yale Harvard Dawson

City Council May Amend Traffic Laws For Athens

Athens council considers amendments to traffic rules listing violations such as cutting corners turning in the middle of a block reckless driving speeding violating parking ordinance and failure to register at city hall with continued discussion from page one highlighting enforcement concerns and public safety impacts.

Athens

Higher number of traffic violators expected this month

December traffic violation figures are projected to rise, with police announcing a general crackdown on offenses such as speeding, no lights, broken tail lights, cutting corners, illegal turns, improper parking, and passing restricted areas. Docketed cases already run into the hundreds as the campaign broadens.

Scout Executive Arrives In City

E. P. Clark formerly principal of Stone Mountain High arrived in Athens Monday to assume duties as district executive of the Boy Scouts. He succeeds W. R. Turner who has been transferred. Clark is a former Athens resident, attended State Normal School and the University of Georgia earning a B S and M A. He previously served as superintendent of the Oconee Street Methodist Sunday School.

E. P. Clark Stone Mountain High School Athens Boy Scouts Clark W. R. Turner State Normal School University of Georgia Oconee Street

Strickland Thanks Voters for Constable Election

Dr Strickland thanks friends who voted for him in the recent election for constable of the 214 district promising faithful performance of the office and expressing appreciation for the confidence shown in him.

Dr. Strickland G. M

Seek Laborers for Hall County

Capt. A. C. Stringer formerly in charge of road work in this county will be in Athens Thursday at ten oclock at the courthouse to recruit at least thirty able bodied laborers for Hall County work. Wages and details available from Stringer.

A. C. Stringer Hall County Athens Court House Stringer

Gantt Mill Plant Rising Despite Recent Fire

Larry Gantt reports that his expanded cord mill plant is being rebuilt with the latest machinery, aiming to become the most modern in the South and boost local manufacturing. The Princeton cotton mill’s night operation signals renewed business optimism for Athens. Farmers plan to combat boll weevil with early square removal and arsenic spray, hoping to restore cotton yields. anecdotes from J A Darwin and Hartsville, D C saturate outlook as Athens area foresees a stronger crop.

Princeton Athens Ed Dorsey Florida Dorsey J. A. Darwin Hartsville D. C Hartville, 8. C Lethorpe

Nations Feel Monday Session Is Most Critical

Bitter exchanges between Moslem and Greek delegations mark a heated Monday session. Turks accuse Greeks of provocation while Greeks accuse Turks of massacres and persecution driving Christians from Asia Minor. About 600,000 Greeks have fled to Greece. Nansen estimates another equal number remain in Turkish lands. Ismet Pasha questions the higher figure. Nansen believes Greeks cannot stay in Turkey.

Asia Minor Nannsen Ismet Pasha Nansen Turkey

Exodus Pressure Grows Over Greek Turkish Exchange Plan

Nansen reports life is hard for Greeks in Asia Minor and Turks protest Greek expulsions. Plans aim to swap 480000 Muslim civilians in Greece for 600000 Greeks in Asia Minor plus hostage numbers exceeding a million. rail transport must be rapid to avoid further hardship and jeopardize peace talks. The danger of food shortages and possible rupture of negotiations looms over the near east settlement.

Asia Minor Nansen Associated Preas Greece Nensen Near East Constas

Christmas Seals Now Being Sold Here

Christmas seals are being sold in Athens with a broader campaign to start December 13 after a committee meeting on the 12th. Proceeds fund tuberculosis control, a major health issue in Georgia, and Clarke County is expected to meet its quota. Stamps cost one penny each, with downtown booths to begin after the 12th.

Athens Georgia Clarke County America

Special Session Ends Monday As Regular Begins

The special session ends Monday with the regular session to start. Senate nominations include Minnesota judge Merce Butler for associate justice, while the shipping bill awaits House passage. The budget for 1924 shows a $180.97 million surplus hope, with reductions tied to federal aid reform and government reorganization.

Sion Senate Merce Butler Minnesota Supreme Court House

Healy Named Likely First Governor General of Irish Free State

Reports from Dublin say Timothy Healy is set to become the first governor general of the Irish Free State. Appointment hinges on His Majesty's assent to the Irish bill as the Lords read it tonight. Healy's long parliamentary career and Irish autonomy record win broad support from Irish cabinet members and Kevin O'Higgins. The Dail meets for the last time as a provisional parliament before the new Irish realm is declared.

London iBy Associated Press Timothy Healy Irish Free State Dublin House of Lords Healy House of Commons Kevin O'Higgins Home Affairs Mr. Healy Dia] Eireann Provision Parliament of Ireland Iana Senate New York Free State

Craig Asks Direct Negotiations For Irish

Ulster premier Sir James Craig told a Derry audience he would oppose any commission that could place loyalists under a foreign flag or jurisdiction. He warned those backing the peace treaty against a path toward an independent republic and urged direct talks between Northern and Southern governments to adjust districts without surrendering whole countries.

Belfast Associated Press James Craig Ulster Derry Great Britain

Live Wires Make Up the Membership of the Athens Chamber of Commerce

Secretary E. W. Carroll of the Athens Chamber of Commerce will print and distribute a classified list of all members by business or profession. The list will be re issued monthly with corrections and shared with chamber members fraternal orders and local civic groups so Athens citizens know who supports the chamber. The roster will run under the caption Live Wires Make Up the Membership of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and appear in newspapers and the Athens advertising booklet issued early this month.

E. W. Carroll Athens Chamber of Commerce Athens Chamber of Commerce

Brenau Girls Present Play At Colonial Theatre

Brenau College Dramatic Club staged the play Our Country Cousin at the Colonial Theatre Monday night. The Brenau Girls are welcome to Athens and their productions are always highly enjoyed. The piece Corsage is described with decorative floral motifs and color notes.

Brenau College Dramatic Club Colonial Theatre Brenau Athens

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