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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1920

Page

3

Decline in Sunday School Pupils Surprises Faith Council

The first annual Federal Council of Churches report shows a drop of over 10,000 Sunday Schools and about 3.5 million pupils, despite growth in church organizations and members. Total pupils 15,291,658. total church membership 44,709,502 with Protestant 25,980,456 and Catholic 17,649,834.

Atlanta Federal Council of Churches Atc Eer Friends Methodist Episcopal Northern Baptist Convention Federal Council Christian Reformed’ Church Church of God North America

Military Training Grows Popular at Athens High

As World War began the idea of military training gained traction in the United States and at Athens High School. The program, first led by Lt Brin Little with the Cadet Corps, drew praise for its cadets' appearance and readiness. Subsequent commanders included Mr Richard Harris and Lt Ted Hon Shaws, with Lt A B Culbertson heading the unit this year as plans for a junior ROTC grow. equipment will arrive soon but permanent establishment waits until next fall.

United States Athens High School Athens High Brin Little Athens Richard Harris Ted Shaws W Willam Hooper Hiro A. B. Culbertson

Don’t You Forget It Bear In Mind Tablets

Advertisement text touts Chamberlain’s Tablets as the only move not bowels but improve appetite and digestion. Claims no pep al or digestive ferments yet strengthen the stomach to perform its functions naturally.

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