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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1918
Page
2
Elizabeth Fleming notes social life in Athens with reports on the Women’s Club towel shower for Red Cross relief, Philharmonic Club benefit, and a steady stream of local visitors and residents in town for the weekend. Also lists Dietetic Class start and various social mentions.
Feature basketball clash on Georgia campus at 8:15 p m as the Red and Black hosts the Atlanta Athletic Club in a pivotal season game. Coaches note AA C has strengthened its lineup while Captain Scott trails injuries. Georgia aims to repeat its Atlanta victory and defend the Southern title with intense student and local support.
Washington report notes the Shipping Board will likely assume control within days of four or five government contract yards where production under the Progress has lagged. Associated Press. February 15.
Rotterdam report notes rising Turkish nationalism and a shift to homegrown commerce. A new fast acting merchant class emerges while the government favors Turkish firms and limits foreign competition. Finance Minister Djavid Bey returns from Berlin with a guarded loan deal and a push for domestic industry.
Rev J A Bell of this city will preach this afternoon at 3 o clock in Attica Georgia on the Gainesville Midland Railway and he will preach also at 11 o'clock tomorrow Sunday morning at the same place. Later a gym rally calls everyone to support the team for a Southern championship.
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