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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
5
Paris reports the French government will discuss submarine uses including naval, shipping, and human aspects. Officials note regulations could affect tonnage status while France and its colonies defend a 15,000 mile coastline versus the United States 17,000 mile stretch.
Fragmented copy reports on golf attempts by an unnamed player and coaching plans, mentions a Cambridge event, comments on education and sports figures. Also references Joe Ray as a long distance runner and wrestlers Schaefer and Condadvt Paddock with records, all in a scrambled, non-cohesive montage.
Fall weather continues to press Georgia with freezing temperatures Friday morning. Road conditions are mostly fair to good, with some rough, wet sections on rural routes. Florida roads remain mostly fair to good, while Waycross to Jacksonville is sandy but passable.
American musical comedy The Right Girl comes to Colonial Theatre on Monday January 2 after a six month engagement in New York. Star cast features Wade Tooth Gladys Dore Dave Mallen Florence Page and others with music by Percy Wenrich and lyrics by Raymond W Peck.
Major league owners worried about winter baseball six months ago. The California venture drew only four big leaguers, Cobbs, Sisler, Hellman and Hornaby, and failed financially. Promoters avoided a coast-wide league, proving coast winter play lacked demand and strained fan interest.
Hudson and Essex announce sweeping price cuts across all models effective immediately. Roy D. Chapin cites prewar costs and high volume orders as basis for reductions, with Hudson Phaeton down 200 and Sedan 245, other models reduced up to 200. Dr J R Sisk visits Athens for Christmas. noted Madison surgeon among guests.
The draft rule failure blocks majors for many minor league hopefuls and boosts college players. Judge Landis favors the college route, noting stars like Glen Killinger of Penn State and Yale’s Aldrich drawing MLB interest. Scouts now focus on college talent as a major boon to amateurs and college players.
Special to Banner. Deputy marshal sworn in by Jon Tean Steward, deputy clerk of the district court. W R Tucker of Dawsonville named chief deputy. J W Jones and T A Wallace retained. Appointees include H J Sanders Hartwell at Atlanta, R J All Roswell, C M Coyle Marietta, E M Gooding Cartersville, K M Brock Lavender at Clayton, F E Bell Buchanan at Columbus, W M Cobb Cariton at Newman, J A Whiting Greensboro at Athens, G H Spradlin Crawford at Hartwell, W B Hannon Ellijay, Ben Landers Gainesville, E R Bell Blue Ridge at Jasper.
Max Cutler, former student of the 1918 class at Dehys Pee University, is noted for completing hospital staff work and two years of clinical service. He plans to study at Johns Hopkins after Christmas holidays and will practice medicine after finishing his studies.
A fragmented column blends cheerful holiday scenes with civic talk. It recalls Rotary topics, a child friendly Santa visit at St Jerod church, and a playful Santa line from Athens noting charitable giving and school festivity.
A Friday evening fire threatened a house occupied by a family in Meigs. The Athens Fire Department and local firefighters responded quickly, preventing major damage. The blaze caused only minor damage to the exterior and interior, with no injuries reported.
Sheriff Ed Watkins of Dele Thorpe County presides over a tall gathering as a new district cueer construction is set to begin. Local officials confirm persistent efforts to advance the project amid community interest and county support.
An Associated Press report notes Chile has ended negotiations with Peru over Tacna and Arica. The note cites Chile’s efforts as maximal and urges recognition of the long standing dispute. The piece summarizes the distant controversy and hints at further developments.
The note suggests recognition of disputed territory hinges on a plebiscite and that Peru’s stance could determine the legitimacy of any forthcoming results. It warns that without Peru’s policy change, the government risks accepting the outcome dictated by current positions.
Arthur Balfour head of the British delegation reserved passage on a January 14 steamer for England, though a British spokesman called it tentative and said he may not depart until the conference completes its work. The British contingent, led by Lieutenant General The Earl of Cavan, plans to sail from New York on the Olympic for home.
Mexican Chamber of Deputies invaded by armed forces for the first time as troops quell factional fighting tied to liberal constitutional and social democratic Loc groups. Whips and canes used in the melee over attempts to gain control of the permanent committee.
During the recess the liberal constitutionalists and social democratic bloc clashed over a new reform commission. Hooting galleries forced Eduardo Vasconcelos to order police. A later outside fight required troops to quell. President Obregon supplied 200 soldiers to restore order.
Residents heard a report detailing events at a regional gathering including remarks by notable figures A. E. Astend and others. The proceedings touched on medical, educational, and cultural topics, with emphasis on community engagement and upcoming dates.
Mrs Chas Tucker of near Winterville died Friday at 1 PM. The widow of a prominent local figure, she was married to Clarke Balan and survived by her husband. Funeral arrangements were not provided in the fragment.
The Athens city observance outlines a legal holiday with government offices and services affected. Details indicate closures during the holiday period and adjusted delivery or post hours.
The passage portrays a derailed plan to seize a night of revelry. Characters plan to wander, mock violence, and force a wild outing with a dubious vow to spare family valuables. The tone is chaotic and comic.
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