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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1921

Page

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Athens urged to build home market for food crops

Larry Gantt writes that Athens Chamber of Commerce should lead a drive to help farmers market home grown food crops, backing with organized efforts to store ship and establish a carload market, reducing cotton reliance and boosting local commerce. The piece urges farmers to diversify into crops like milk, syrup, hay, and poultry, and calls for merchant support and future gatherings.

Herald Amber Chamber of Commerce Asalat Falmern Ushedy Athena Mer Ar Chamber of Commerce Athens Ora City Christman

Paving Push for Hancock Avenue Gains City Backing

The Athens chamber of commerce plans early 1922 paving of Hancock Avenue from Pulaski to Milledge to ease traffic on Hill Street and Prince Avenue. City officials including Mayor-elect Andrew C. Erwin and Judge George C. Thomas reportedly favor the project, which would open a new residential outlet and boost home sales on Hancock Avenue.

Hancock Avenue Pulaski Street Milledge Avenue Chamber of Commerce Athens EK. W. Carroll Commerce Fancock Avenue George C. Thomas Andrew C. Erwin Hancock Avé Hill Street Prince Aynane Carroll Hilleet Prince Avenue Hancock Gale

Y M C A Buys Permanent Camp Site at Tallulah Falls

The Athens Y M C A secured a permanent camp site at Tallulah Falls for a summer boys camp, with total cost estimated at 3700 dollars. Subscriptions of 1605 dollars came from twelve directors, the rest sought from other friends. A stream will be dammed to create a six acre artificial lake for swimming boating and fishing. a full camp description will appear in The Banner on Sunday.

Athens Y. M. cc. A Tallullah Falls Walter Forbes L. F. Fidwards E. R. Hodgson, Jr

Business Enthusiast Ruth Abelling on Women in Business

In New York Mrs. Laura B. Merrill, secretary of the Commonwealth Hotel Construction Corporation, discusses ambition for a business career. She stresses sincerity, personal touch, and intuition, noting women’s insincerity and temporary views of work, sharing her own path from stenography to business enthusiasm.

Ruth Abbeling New York Laura B. Merrill Commonwealth Hotel Construction Corporation Merrill Commonwealth Corporation New York City

Father, Convicted a Crime of Son

In Forsyth County a 60 year old Kerneraville farmer, W. Croune, was convicted last June of manufacturing liquor and sentenced to twelve months on the county roads. The state supreme court affirmed. Friday Cay N. Crouse told the court his father had no connection to the moonshine plant and was discharged after paying costs.

Winston Salem N. C Forsyth W. Croune Kerneraville Supreme Court Cay N. Crouse Long

Serving sentence in the sed al Atlants He goes

A brief fragment notes someone serving a sentence in an Atlantic region. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names or dates to identify persons or institutions involved. Further context is needed to establish the full event, location, and parties.

Sedal Atlants

Mare Henry laid to rest in Louisville

Jacksonville Fla Feb reports Ken tucky journalist Maree Henry Watterson rests with only immediate family present after service in a mortuary chapel. The body will lie in a vault until spring when it will be moved to Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville beside his parents. Rev Dr J T Boone of First Christian Church officiated.

Jacksonville Fla Maree Henry” Watterson Kentucky Cave Hill Lotisville

Healy's Restaurant to Close Under Prohibition

New York many years known restaurant Healy's will close as prohibition takes effect. Proprietor Thomas J Healy has sold the premises to a Chinese buyer who plans to turn the site into a chop suey emporium. The third floor ballroom mentioned in the building is part of the conversion.

New York

Christmas Trade Breaking Records in Chicago Stores

Chicago merchants report record December retail sales totaling about 50 million dollars as shoppers buy substantial items. Managers note buyers are spending wisely and demand remains strong, with a peak last Monday and a one day tally surpassing all previous records.

Chicago Mere Amer

Princeton Paving Plans Under Way for 1.9 Mile Route

County engineer Homer K Nicholson and team are finalizing specifications for Princeton road paving. Work to begin once plans are completed on the 1.9 mile stretch starting at the Shellnut place crest. Clarke County received a $30,000 federal aid check Friday for highway improvements to fund the project.

Princeton Homer, K. Nicholson Clarkety Shellnut Place Commissionin Clarke County Court House Federal Aid Fund For Princeton Highway

Shooting of college boys sparks post office inquiry

Washington report details marine postal guard Carl W. Mays firing on two college students near Denmark North Carolina on December 17 after they refused to leave his train. He says he acted on orders guarding mails and did not know they were wounded until reaching the next station. Clerks say the students were removed multiple times and returned, then stood between cars when warned. Funeral notice for Willie B Melton six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Melton, died at 8 a.m. Friday. services set for Boggs Chapel and burial at Sehuren yard with Bernstein Bros. funeral directors. Surviving parents and one brother.

Washington Post Office Department Carl W. Mays Denmark, & C Mays Baby Willie B. Melton Jesse Melton Foundry Street Boggs Chapel Sehuren Yard Bernstein Bros

Shopping Days Highlight Ex Pietan Theme

Fragmentary text notes a shift in consumer focus and references an ex Pietan figure. The readable portion hints at a promotional or editorial angle on extended shopping periods and associated cultural themes. Further details are unclear from the provided snippet.

Meredith College dean Evelyn Campbell dies in Raleigh

Evelyn Campbell 42, formerly of McRae, Ga., dean of Meredith College for young women in Raleigh, died Friday morning after two weeks illness from pneumonia. She earlier served as principal at Ty Tift College in Forsyth and Baylor College, and was secretary treasurer of Georgia's women's missionary union. Her body will be shipped to McRae for burial.

Raleigh N. C Evelyn Campbell McRae Meredith College For Campbell Besals Tift College Forvythe Baylor College Women's Mnsionary Union ‘of Georgia

Last Day To Close Commissary Fund Banner Charities

The Banner directs closing of subscription lists for the Commissary Fund as workers prepare a Christmas charity distribution of baskets for the needy in Athens. Donations from many locals are tallied at the Woman's Club banker, with Mrs. Thomas F. Green leading a committee to coordinate the effort and finalize the fund total of 648.60 with numerous gifts from individuals and local organizations.

Athens Santa Claus Thos. F. Green Woman's Club Harbin Will Nee Thia Fund Talmadge Bros. de & Co Hatsoween John Morris Tei Corp Acess Prrter Tommee Ohh H. M. Ryle J. W. Bromby Ada Brumby Sverege Louis Cama Vresers Sonisenr Seine Ida Callaway Decanney I. L. Rem Sernvenmneseasse John White A. C the Beeduste Norsea Associy Sremeereenvesratsneeee Athens Hardware Co J. K. Patrick Hugh H. White Hodgson Trust Fund Walter H.jones H. H. Gordon, Jr Southern Mite Co Barrett & Co B. F. Hardeman Doster. Doster, Jr W. E. Grifithman B. A. Crane F. A. Lipscomb

Mr Tom Paul Bray Dies At Sandy Cross Home

Mr Tom Paul Bray aged 175 died at his Sandy Cross Road residence Thursday at 5 10 pm after three weeks illness. Funeral services held from the home Saturday at 1 am conducted by Rev Phil Davis. Surviving are widow Mrs Lute Bray three sons a brother and about thirty grandchildren.

Tom Paul Bray Sandy Cross Road Oglethorpe Phil Davis Lexingtonss Aett Gy Mamie Patheer Borrow Crawford Nannie Graham Sandy Janes Bul Maddox Elberton R. He Bray

Crime and wages shape modern prison life in 1921

A Home Office report notes 1920 21 prisoner numbers rose by 9 925 to 49 718 amid unemployment and unrest. Governors blame shifting crime causes from high wages to new patterns of lawlessness while urging reforms. Shrewsbury and Wandsworth prisons plan recreation and education for convicts to encourage better conduct and industry.

Syes Heldernora Home Office Thie Durham Onga Susgeatier T Gromon Os Momey Shrewsbury Wandsworth

Montgomery Bank Closes Doors in Montgomery

In Montgomery Alabama merchants bank ends operations Friday. The bank’s directors and superintendent say the move protects the institution and protects depositors as the bank comes under new oversight.

Montgomery Ala Merchants’ Bank Geness H. H

Debs sentence commuted. released Christmas Day

Washington is key on Debs commutation as President Harding frees Eugene V. Debs from Atlanta penitentiary for wartime law violations. The move also commutes five other sentences and signals more clemencies. details stress Debs’s age and lack of citizenship impact.

Washington Eugene V. Debs Harding Atlanta Debs Tree Rhine Dees Eugene’ V. Debs Shea

Egypt Reels as Zaghloul Pasha Isceses Cairo Exile

Cairo is shaken after Said Zaghloul Pasha and his followers are ordered to leave the city. The authorities report clashes near his home leaving two dead and six wounded. British troops patrol in armored cars as more troops are sent and press freedom is restricted. British warships receive orders to sail to Egypt, with Mediterranean units also ordered to deploy.

Cairo Egypt Zagiou Pasha Zagloul Sues Loul Tion Malta

Justice Refuses Answer in Ardmore Night Rider Case

Ardmore Oklahoma preliminary inquiry stalled when Frank Bailand, former justice of the peace and state witness, declined to answer questions from the Attorney General connected to the Ku Klux Klan case. The hearing halted as officials await a new subpoena.

Justice Refuses Night Rider Ardmore Oklahoma oFoot Wilson Frank Bailand Pecow Ku Kian

Burch Murder Trial Adjourned To Tuesday

The trial of Arthur Burch for the murder of J Belton Kennedy was adjourned until next Tuesday. Friday session focused on depositions concerning Burch’s mental condition, with the defense presenting its position.

Los Angeles Arthur Burch J. Belton Kennedy

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Larry Gantt Ford Meney Ford Trade Board Hill and Prince Jams Chamber Talula YM. C. A Friends of MIS Eugene V. Deb Marge Henry Quien Healy’s Prohibition Hicago Ge Buy Genee Ae Meredith Sandy Cross Ash Irene Montgomery Bank
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