Athens Clarke County survey report urges action and reform
The Athens and Clarke County survey committee presented the findings at a church gathering led by A S Edwards with Victor Underwood and Nell Whaley. Recommendations call for a permanent community council, a full time health nurse, expanded school social work, youth recreation, a dedicated social center, and support for land ownership programs.
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Athens and
Clarke County
Christian Church
Br. A
Athens
Erwin
B. R. Hodgson
John White Morton
Red Cross
Miss Whaley
WE. Garnett
Mary Morris
Gealiad Mapeetion
Megendeat Gert
Qros
Prominent Maxeys Citizen Stricken by Toxaemia Poison
Maxeys Georgia February 9 Mr S T Gillen prominent local businessman is seriously ill from toxaemia poison He was taken ill February 7 and has worsened requiring care at his side Attending physicians include Dr H G Maxey Dr L Bryant and Dr H M Fullilove The community extends sympathy to Mr Gillen and his family
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Maxeys
T. Gil*len
Gillen
Gillon
H. G. Maxey
L. Bryant
Maroya, Gn
H. M. Fullilove
Athens
Time Limited For You To File Your Income Taxes
Tax inspector Mr Hall urges residents to file income tax returns promptly to avoid fines. With offices in Room 202 Post Office Building, he warns time is short and offers assistance to those needing help with forms and questions.
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Tr Tm. Ball
Fg Jem
Rail Strike Looms as 10,000 Maintenance Workers Ready to Walk
The United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way employees and railroad shop laborers were set to receive orders to suspend work February 17 unless wage increases demanded last summer are granted. Officials say the strike would violate the union wage agreement requiring 30 days notice and anticipate a possible refusal by Director General Hines to grant raises for over two million workers.
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Associated Press
Detroit
United
Washington
Railroad Administration
Hines
Kentucky Negro Murderer Receives Quick Justice in Kentucky
Associated Press report from Lexington states martial law was declared in Lexington and Fayette County as 300 troops arrived from Camp Taylor to prevent rioting after four deaths and fifteen injuries. Federal troops and militia patrolled streets. a lynching attempt occurred against William Lockett, who confessed to the crime. Lockett, a recent Army discharge, allegedly killed a girl whose body was found in a cornfield with blunt force trauma.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Fayette County
Marshall
Camp Taylor
Willian Lockett
Crewal
Charges Letter Jenkins Sent To Wife Was Changed
Mexico City reports Puebla state prosecutor Julio Mitchell says the letter by American consul avant Jenkins to his wife delivered to Puebla authorities differed from the original. The original allegedly instructed her to reveal the act of kidnapping by rebels to enable ransom from the Mexican government, with Mitchell asserting Jenkins arranged the kidnapping.
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Mexico City
Jenkins
Puebla
Julio Mitchell
Mitchell
Remains of J H Fields Interred at Red Stone Today
The body of John Herschel Fields who died in Atlanta Monday arrives in Red Stone area. Funeral service and interment will be at Elizabeth church near Red Stone this afternoon, conducted by Rev L Hill of the First Presbyterian. Pallbearers include Kent Hilder Weldon Wood H H Winn J W Bruce C W Shupe and E M Cartey. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs R E B Field three brothers B and Arthur in Atlanta and E C Field of Athens and two sisters Mrs I R Henderson of Athens and Corine Field of Atlanta.
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John Herschel Fields
Atlanta
Elizabeth Church
Red Stone
L. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Lou Fields
Jackson Street
Kent Hilder
Weldon Wood
H. H. Winn
J. W. Bruce
C. W. Shupe
E. M. Cartey
Field
R. EB. Field
B. and
Arthur Field
E. C. Field
Athens
I. R. Henderson
Corine Field
Dems Caucus Adopts Resolution Against Universal Training Bill
Democratic members of the house caucus vote 88 to 37 against taking no action and 106 to 17 to declare it the sense of the caucus no universal compulsory military training measures should pass. The move signals independence from the president and party leaders though not binding on members. Representative Kitchen cites the president’s illness as reducing direct contact with national sentiment.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Wilson
Doremus
Michigan
Congress
Representative Kitchen
Dr George Craig Stewart Lectures At Emmanuel Church
Dr George Craig Stewart delivers a series of sermons to Emmanuel Church parishioners and students. He speaks on God and religion at University Chapel with a Monday evening lecture on Jesus Christ, drawing a large attentive audience and inviting public attendance.
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George Craig Stewart
Emmanuel Church
Sunive
Stewart
University
God
Nanlatgion
Jesus Christ
Prizes Awarded in Athens Clarke County School Survey
The Ossay contest on How I Spent My Leisure Hours drew prizes for White and Colored Schools. Winners include Lilie Brooks and Martha Earnest from College Avenue and Childs Street, Annie Mae Morse and Annie Brown from Reese Street and East Athens, with Annie Laurie Smith from West Broad. Donors include Georgia National Bank and local firms.
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Ossay
Athens
Clarke County
Lillie Brooks
College Avenue School
Martha Earnest
Childs Street
Kate Lavender
Fowler's Academy
Annie Mae Morse
Reese Street
Annie Brown
East Athens
Annie Laurie Smith
West Broad Street
The
Georgia National Bank
W. T. Collins & Co
Michael Bros
H. R. Palmer & Bon, Costa's, Erwin & Co
Mother Kills Daughter After Flu Strain Fears
New York February 9. Mrs Emily May Favre was found with a pistol beside the body of her 12 year old daughter Margaret. Police say she killed the girl Saturday and then waited beside her until morning. Financial worries blamed for the act, the woman sought to kill herself but failed. The girl was ill with influenza. They formerly lived in New Orleans.
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Rare Press
New York
Emily May Favre
Margaret
Tony
Greet
New Oreans
Presbytery Conference on Progressive Program Plans
The presbytery meeting under Rev. J B Picklin from Covington will discuss the Presbyterian Progressive Program. Delegates from Georgia congregations attend two sessions at Central Presbyterian Church with topics on tithing stewardship and missions funding targeting 306.12 in Georgia and 4,000,000 overall for home and foreign missions.
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Jaangers
J.B. Picklin
Covington
Synod of Georgia
Georgia
South
Central, Presbyterian Church
E. M. Munroe
J. Cartledge
Carl Barth
St. Fo Kirkpatrick
Atlanta
Japs Routed by Koreans Stirred By Bolshevists
Washington reports an incident where Korean forces routed Japanese troops amid a spreading revolutionary movement in Korea aided by Bolshevik influence. The dispatches suggest the fighting was anticipated and reflects growing unrest in the region.
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Associated Prem
Washington
Korea
Flying Parson Plans Southern Recruiting Trip Restart
New York reports Lieutenant Selvin W. Maynard had to land a mile from Mineola due to a defective motor while starting a 3,000 mile Southern recruiting trip. He will resume the journey tomorrow.
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Associated Press
New York
Selvin W. Maynard
Mineola
City Co Operates With Splendid Spirit
The Southern division of the American Red Cross conducted a county survey in Athens and Clarke with strong local support. Appreciation is given to the citizens and institutions including the Chamber of Commerce, The University of Georgia, The Agricultural College, the city council, and many individuals for hospitality and cooperation during the Red Cross survey work.
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American Sed Cross
Victor 8. Woodward
Athens
Clarke County
Woodward
American Red Cross
American Red ,Cross, Southern Division
Chamber of Commerce
Empire State Chemical Company
Woman's Club
E. R. Hodgson
Athens Business College
Georgian Hotel Company
Irvin Real Estate Company
The
Rowland Company
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Athens Banner
Athens Herald
Vo Wlc
University of Georgia the
Agricultural College
State Normal School
Beussee
G. G. Bond
T. H. Dozier
Duncan Burnett
Jno
J. Strickland
Williamson
W. E. Garnett
Mary Mortis
Mills
Virginia Allen
Stv
Conley
Naw Wheats
Benny Leonard Out-Fights Dundee in Eight-Round Bout
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion out fought Johnny Dundee in every round of an eight round bout in Jeary City on February 9. Leonard dominated the action with consistent pressure and accuracy throughout the contest.
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Associated Press
Jeary City
Benny Leonard
Johnny Dundee
Washington and Pulaski Streets Ordered Paved By Councy Last Night
Washington and Pulaski Streets were ordered paved by the city last night. The plan allocates bond funds to pave Washington from Hull to Pulaski and Pulaski to Hancock Avenue, with Clayton and King Avenue paving also discussed. The move aims to boost business districts and attract new buildings, including a planned four story structure.
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Washington and
Pulaski
Meayor and Council
Washington Street
Hull
Pulaski Street
Hancock Avenue
Oconee
Oak
Washington
Clayton
Pulsaki
King Avenue
N. Hodeson
King Ave
Sil St. Hie
Civil Service Commissioners
Hugh Gordon, Jr
Percy Jr
Gordon
Messrs
T. L. Elder
Ae Haughey
Athens Loses Aged Citizen W D Bowden
In Athens early yesterday morning Mr W D Bowden died at his residence 646 Boulevard. He was one of the town’s oldest and best known citizens with a wide circle of friends and long business prominence. Surviving: widow, one daughter Mrs John Bur eh, and a sister Mrs BR Shy, all of Athens. Funeral services will be held at the home. Local relatives and friends extend sympathy.
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W. D. Bowden
Boulevard
Athens
C Iy
Dahn Bureh
BR. Shy
A.D. Williams
Mr. Day
Terry L. Durr
Ton
Remains of Wm Gerdine Sent for Interment in City
The body of William Gerdine a Philadelphia businessman and brother of J J Wooster of Athens arrives by Seaboard at 2 30 pm and goes to Oconee Cemetery for funeral services led by Rev E F Demp. He died in Philadelphia and leaves a wife parents two brothers and several sisters and an aunt. Pallbearers include S V Sanford H A Linton E J Bondurant K S Sell J H Dozter and R P Stephens.
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William Gerdine
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Burke
China
Corinne Gerdine
Bradentown
Florida
John Gerdine
Athens
8. V. Sanford
H. A. Linton
E. J. Bondurant
K. 8. Sell
J. H. Dozter
R. P. Stephens
New Rules Announced for National Sport by League Board
Chicago February 9 The American League board bars the spit ball at season end and allows two spitball pitchers per club. Major leagues rule that home runs in final inning grant all runners scoring. Catcher may not leave position to aid a deliberate walk.
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Chicago
American League Today
Athens Guard to Hold Regular Drill Tonight
The Athens Guard will hold their weekly drill at 8 o clock tonight with full attendance expected.
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Athens Guard
Rosa Sloman Rites Held In Athens After Baltimore Death
Funeral services for Mrs Rosa Sloman who died in Baltimore were held at Oconee cemetery with Rabbi Fred Hirsch officiating. Pallbearers included Simon Michael Max Michael and others. honorary pallbearers listed. Survived by husband Simon Sloman Athens son Jacob Stern New York daughters S H Myers Augusta F J Alyers Athens Aaron Cohen Athens M B Stanley New York and two brothers Alfred and Arthur Wolf New York.
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Rosa Sloman
Baltimore
Oconee
Fred Hirsch
Sumter
D. C
Simon Michael
Max Michael
Sidney Boley
Edgar Levy
Louis Funkenstein
Sol Boley
Sam Punkenstein
Simon Sloman
Athens
Jacob Stern
New York
Bankers to Aid China Enterprises
New York February 9 Thomas W Lamont of J P Morgan Co sails Thursday for the Far East as representative of the American group of bankers who with British French and Japanese bankers will assist China through public enterprises.
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Associated Press
New York
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan & Co
Far East
Britain
France
Japan
China
Steamer Old Dominion Faces Total Loss After Collision
A wireless message from the police boat patrol reports the Old Dominion, valued at 1,000,000 dollars, would be a total loss. The Princess Anne is also involved, and the cargo is insured.
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New York
Suil the Old Dominion
Annie
Hemphill Visiting Athens To Oversee Mother's Estate
Mr. R. A. Hemphill of Atlanta is in Athens for a few days to look after the interests of his mother's estate.
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Or. A. Hemphill
Athens
R. A. Hemphill
Atlanta
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