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Athens Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1922

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Athens Club Women Bazaar Opens At Georgian Hotel

The Athens Woman's Club opens a bazaar at the Georgian hotel with eight booths of gifts for all ages, crafted by 250 members. Proceeds support the Ella F. White Memorial School and club house bonds. Friday's children's party, directed by Mrs. Orr and Mr. Crane, features Santa Claus and special activities for Athens children.

Athens Club Athens Club Women Athens Woman's Club Mountain City Ella F. White Athens Santa Claus F. J. Orr George Crane State College of Agriculture Palm Garden Athens Woman’s Club Woman's Exchange

Farmers battle boll weevil boosts Georgia cotton

Larry Gantt reports from Smithville and Athens on Sumter and Terrell counties leading Georgia in cotton despite boll weevil damage. He credits scientific farming, proper land prep, and calcium arsenate applications under government rules. Banks and merchants fund poison access, with plans to expand production and share details in coming weeks.

J. Larry Gantt Furton South Georgia Sovecvber Sumter County Terrill Niles Horton Sumter Athens

Central American Parley Under Way

Washington delegates opened the Central American conference with plans to form subcommittees on three points including disarmament and treaty negotiations. Costa Rica and Guatemala reportedly oppose adding the union proposal to the agenda, following the Washington conference procedure on naval arms limits and tribunals for peaceful dispute settlement.

Washington Union Central America Ueles Costa Rica Guatemala

Alumni Gather for Final Meeting of Athletic Board

Georgia alumni arrive from out of town for the Athletic Board’s final session Tuesday night. Almost a full membership attends as no discussion topics are announced. The meeting takes place in the Commercial Bank office chaired by Chancellor D. C. Barrow.

Georgia Athletic Board Commercial Bank D. C. Barrow Hi 'Gordoty Jr Ata

Cluster Article Praises Athens And Citizens

Athens receives high praise as a growing city home to the University of Georgia Lucy Cobb and the State Normal School. The piece highlights Milledge and Prince Avenues, local hospitality, and notable figures connected to Mercer University and Macon. It notes successful local candidates for Who's Who in America and honors figures such as Chancellor Barrow, Judge William Hy Fish, and Macon professionals like Gen. Walter A. Harris and Col. H. A. Russell.

Georgia Mercer’ S University “Cluatié Athens University of Georgia Lucy Cobb State Normal School Milledge Prince America Athena South Barrow Mercer University Mercer Macon William Hy. Fish Mercer University Law School Walter A. Harris H. A Dick) Russell Charles C. Harrold

Athens Kids Visit Jackie Coogan Buster and Tige

Athens children packed the Palace Tuesday afternoon to see Jackie Coogan star in Trouble with Buster and Tige. Sam Bailey of Michael's Shoe Department distributed tickets, drawing nearly every child in the city to the event.

Athens Ie Coogan Terete Sam Bailey Michael Buster Jackie Coogan Tige

Clemenceau In Washington For Talks On France U S

Georges Clemenceau arrived at the White House shortly before 10 am and was greeted by President Harding. The visit followed earlier meetings with Jules Jusserand and Henry White as he sought progress toward an understanding between France and the United States after Versailles.

Washington Georges Clemenceau Harding White House Tiger France America Jules 4. Jusserand Georges de Monceau United States Vergailles Henry White Versailles Wilson Hetretaties Hughes Mel

Municipal election polling places unchanged for Wednesday

The city announced that polling sites for the upcoming municipal election mirror those used in the November 22 primary. ward locations include Fire Hall Washington Street, city hall, old News Office, Prince and Hill, and near Normal School. Polls open 9 AM to 4 PM city time, with results to be presented at the council meeting Wednesday night.

R. T. Dottery K. A. Hill J. H. Rucker C. F. Crymes Wallace Bell James Barrow

Grading Considered for UGA Dormitory Site

The county commissioners, in regular session, adjourned to inspect land on the University of Georgia campus for grading the John Milledge dormitory site. University authorities asked the county to perform grading so construction can start soon. Rock deposits were found beneath the soil behind the chancellor’s home and near Alumni Hall as a further survey is planned. Only routine items were handled. Webb & Crawford received the monthly supply contract.

John Milledge University of Georgia Webb & Crawford

Georgia Exams Begin December 14 at University

Examinations to close the fall term start December 14 and run in full swing until the holiday break. Most students plan to leave for vacation around the Wednesday before Christmas as the term winds down.

Georgia

Methodists Close Missionary Meet Here Wednesday

The Athens District Missionary Institute at First Methodist Church concluded Tuesday sessions with addresses by Dr. Jere M. Pound Rush Burton and others. Wednesday will feature final sessions and discussions on church financial plans led by Rev. J. R. Allen Rev. T. Z. B. Everton and Dr. Pound among others.

Athens First Methodist Institute G. F. Venable Jere M. Pound Rush Burton North Georgia Conference N. G. Slaughter C. W. Crook J. D. Applewhite Berta Ward Watkinsville Barrow A. J. Harper Crawfordville J. J. Allman Hartwell Homer Thompson Marie Parham Atlanta S. S. Work W. T. Hunnicutt Mark Challo Syrian Church T. J. Branson Washington T. R. Kendall, Jr Madison J. R. Allen Winterville T. Z. B. Everton White Plains Dr. Pound J. L. King L. J. Ballard The Wesleyan Christian Advocate

Martin Named Assistant Athletic Director at UGA

Charles E. Martin was elected assistant athletic director of the University of Georgia at a Tuesday night Athletic Committee meeting. He will assist Professor 8. V. Sanford, faculty director of athletics, and the election plus the committee report were highlights of the session attended by notable members from Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus and faculty.

Charles E. Martin University of Georgia Martin 8. V. Sanford Harold Hirsch Marion Smith Atlanta Frank Barrett Augusta Frank Foley Lem Hill George Woodruff Columbus Barrow Col. C. M

Educators Wooster Stevart Hooper Attend National Meeting

Prominent Athens educators from the University of Georgia travel to New Orleans for the National Educational meeting in session. Drs T J Wooster J S Stewart and W D Hooper are among the leaders in attendance and play a prominent role in the program alongside national figures in education.

T. J. Wooster J. S. Stewart W. D. Hooper University of Georgia New Orleans

Harvard Princeton Football Pictures at Palace Today

Palace feature shows Snap Shots of the Harvard Princeton football game. Prince ton scored 10 to 3 in a tense exchange framing Harvard’s drive as Princeton led early and the scene shifted as photographers captured the players in action.

Harvard-Princeton Palace Today the Palace Rena Harvard

Move Begun To Stop Loss In Georgia From Decline In Cotton Staple

Movement to stop the loss in Georgia cotton is discussed at a meeting of textile and cotton merchants. Georgia College of Agriculture urges raising funds to combat the decline, with plans for seed uniformity and community plantings to improve yields and reduce boll weevil impact. Notables from Athens, Atlanta, and others attended.

Georgia Fawkers State College of Agriculture Ciine Andrew Sonle State College of Joe Ae J. R. Bachman Sheeling Clarke Bev Venturas Winterville Calere Nm Monerlah Jac Covington Gutte Roberton Hamlet N. Cai R ‘Audens Stewart Gintry W. H. Gilreath Atlanta Siamson L. Church H. Rekneas G. H. LaGrange A. N. “Indent F. R. Jones Jy. E. Bachman J. Tigner M. R. Redwine Atelanta van Pelt A J. R. Ellis C. A "Sims Ianta W.D. Clark Bowers Allicnee JA. Pirkle C. W. Crook E. W Athens Chamber Commerce Ussery

Bone to lead 1923 Georgia basketball squad

Samuel Bone will captain Georgia's 1923 red shirt basketball team after the first practice of the year. A three sport letterman from University of Georgia, he stars in football, baseball, and basketball, hails from Columbia and is a senior S. A. E. fraternity member.

Boney Cage Samuel Bone Georgia Tham Columbia

Near East tensions widen as Turkey Europe drift apart

The report notes growing gaps between Turkey and Europe over the Near East conference. It cites pessimism over a possible collapse of talks and risk of renewed war in southeastern Europe, with Russia backing Turkish autonomy and debates over Dardanelles control and freedom of navigation for warships.

Lausanne Preas Turkey Europe Russia Wiew League of Nations Dardanelles Straits United States

We Preside At N C Meeting In Pinehurst

Mrs. Alonzo Richardson of Atlanta chairs citizenship training at the Southeastern Council of Federated Club Women opening session in Pinehurst North Carolina. The three day meeting brings women from Alabama Georgia Florida North and South Carolina Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia. E Hays of Georgia will preside at the opening session and welcome attendees.

Pinehurst N. C Southeastern Council of Federated Club Alonzo Richardson Atlanta General Federation Alabama Georgia Florida North South Carolina Kentucky Tennessee Vile E. Hays Georg Ia Creicher North Carolina Eadition Muc

Butler Nomination Returns to Senate For Justice Seat

Washington reports that Pierce Butler of Iota saw his nomination to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court returned to the Senate by President Harding after a failed confirmation at a special session.

Washington Pierce Butler Iota Supreme Court Congress Senate Harding

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Georgian Hotel Larry Gantt Little Mary Oged Loab Gurry Sury Jackie Clemenceau Methodists UNIV S. V. Sanford Staple Soule Butler T. Georgian’ Hotel
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