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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1922
Page
13
Athens parent officer Mrs Milton Higgins chairs the meeting with district president Mr Ace Carr Jones of Macon and Royce Picklin of Washington listed among the officials in Worcester Massachusetts assignments.
The snippet lists officers of the Teachers News Jers group including Mrs W A Capps as secretary and treasurer, Mrs E B Hudson as local president council, Mrs E L Jackson as vice president, Mrs J P Proctor as health representative, and Mrs Lamar Scott as publicity chairman.
A 1922 report by D. D. Quillian highlights 2849 Sunday Bible class attendance for boys at the Athens YMCA and details the HI Y and Older Boys conferences. It warns of frequent school fires, urges better heating safety and fire drills, and praises YMCA efforts in character building and abstinence programs.
Raphael Ramirez, former Baxter Street editor, writes Pattie Hilsman from Rio Piedras Porto Rico on December 14 1922. He describes new studies in New England topics like cubic measure and geography while adjusting to a double session school schedule. He notes daily routines from 8:30 to 4 00 with agricultural work after 3 00 and playful incidents with friends and local customs.
Mr W T Forbes general secretary of the Y M C A will address the regular Sunday afternoon meeting at three oclock. He has a specially prepared address introducing the New Program with the subject The Best Result in special meetings and of Athens a vicinity are invited.
Clarence der Wray of the University of Pennsylvania football team and Lewis A Boum of Philadelphia died from injuries after a Pennsylvania rail day train struck their car late Friday night near Woodbury New Jersey. Miss Cather Johnson of Philadelphia and Elizabeth ce of Washington DC were injured.
Congressman Manuel Herrick of Oklahoma the flying congressman arrived in Savannah Saturday afternoon after his plane had a past near Pembroke where it fell into a cotton field. The crash caused no injuries and the machine was repaired with W H Ke crane assisting.
A call to PTA groups across the United States urges exhibitors to show new films or secure returns so that audiences may see them. Listings include Manslaughter, Without Compromise, The Man Who Played God, Tim othy's Quest, Robin Hood, The Three Musketeers, and other titles with noted stars and content classifications.
Governor Thomas W. Hardwick says he will not call an extra session unless a great emergency arises. Athens bar urged a special session to fix city court defects after a Supreme Court ruling affecting juries and appeals. Judge Bradwell plans a February session with limited days and certiorari appeals to cope with the defect until a corrective bill is enacted.
Local church calendar lists events at First Baptist, Central Presbyterian, and Christian Church with youth programs, Sunday school, and evening services. The piece notes New Year sermons, choir, and missionary activities, inviting families to attend and marking a petition note about the English House of Commons.
The Guaranty Survey reports 1922 brought notable improvement in business and credit, with rising production and profits in many corporations. However skilled by excess wartime equipment and uneven industry gains, the pace faces risks from abroad and higher prices, while inventories stay controlled and banks remain able to finance activity.
Market notes from New York show exchange closings, cotton seed oil steadiness, and Liberty bonds varying. Cotton goods firm with higher prices on drills and sheetings, weekly financial review cites modest gains, steel at 80 85 percent of normal, December wheat soft, and money markets tight due to year end withdrawals.
Former President Wilson sent a gracious New Year greeting to Vice President Coolidge. The dated December 26 letter expresses sincere appreciation for Coolidge's polite remarks and wishes the nation a healthy and prosperous year.
Mr. I B Cadabac, long time executive with Minis Yow automobis, accepted an Atlanta posting and will move to Athens for the new assignment. The official notice confirms his transfer and outlines the expected duties and timeline.
Announcement indicates Klein and Martin reopen their shop with new displays and featured wines. unnamed local note mentions fresh racks and renewed service.
Chicago finance leaders express optimism for 1923 pointing to rising trade and farm prices, improved agriculture, normalizing prices, and stronger bank credit. Robert McDougal calls 1922's gains a basis for hopeful outlook while Lapis Swift notes recovery from 1920 21 low mood and ongoing gradual business mend. James B. Forgan foresees shifts in manufacturing and immigration policy affecting industry.
Bethlehem speaker at the Pennsylvania Education Association urged that true education starts with democracy and integrity. He argued real growth comes from public schools, not snobbery in elite universities, and that character shapes future success more than technical schooling.
Tokyo reports say the Privy Council resolution criticizing the Kato government over its Chinese policy will not trigger a cabinet crisis. The council condemned policy but backed the Chinese postal agreement, seen as a warning to seal deals before assent. Opposition, however, gains a lever in the Diet.
In Marietta Georgia after a bomb wrecked Charley Delaney's home, local Syrians plan to sell all property and depart within 60 days or leave the town altogether. The move follows earlier threats tied to Syrians’ property acquisitions and a June notice to vacate or face consequences. Eight other Syrian families reportedly will join the exodus.
Christmas brought a hint of cheer to Clarke county jail as nine inmates, including Valentine from the Atlanta federal penitentiary, received decorations and lighted cells. Valentine praises the jail staff and resists a return to Atlanta, but all nine prisoners are ordered to be sent back January 3.
Warrenton authorities jailed Gay J. L. Lane drum and two of his sons along with Robert Haywood and Milton Swift on murder warrants tied to the death of A. M. Burnett. An inquest led to coroners warrants after Burnett, a Black man, reportedly was whipped by neighbors over remarks attributed to his daughters. The defendants deny intent to kill, claiming the whipping used a simple strap and was not excessive.
Atlanta police place all currency in a vault at headquarters to prevent another loot attempt after two robberies near the police building. Lieutenant Liena W. Andrews announced precaution as officers remain on alert following a drugstore cashier robbery the previous night.
Paris reports uncertainty over whether famed actress Sarah Bernhardt will perform the opening of Un So de Roman. Despite earlier signals she might resume, physicians and public speculation leave her return in question after Friday’s announcement.
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