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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1912

Page

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Pushball Debut in the South Promises Amusing College Show

The first pushball game in the South will feature 88 students from Vanderbilt, Yale, Harvard, Michigan and Georgia. Prof. Sanford provided Georgia with the first South pushball, and 44 from each class will battle on a fenced field today. The event aims to inspire athletic work and reduce dangerous scraps among students.

Bob McWhorter Kid Brannen Vanderbilt Yale Harvard Michigan Sanford University of Georgia Euch South

Mt Vernon Lodge Sets Called Communication for February 22

Mt Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M will hold a called communication Thursday night February 22 at 8 pm in the Temple Max Joseph Building for the M M degree. All qualified brothers invited to attend. CLARE HEIDLER, Secretary.

Mt. Vernon Temple Max Joseph Clare Heidler

Rural Economics chair created at State Normal School

The State Normal School board created the first Rural Economics chair in the South and likely the United States. The new department seeks to study training for intelligent work in rural regions with support from the General Educational Board. Present trustees included Shackelford, B, Pondurant, Smith, Morton, Lane, Farrow, Beauchamp, Brand, McWhorter, and Leri.

State Normal School United States School For General Educational Board Branson Young Georgia Club Georgia Board of Fees T. J. Shackel Athens Albany Pondurant J Smith Tatnall County Morton C Lane Helena Farrow University of Geor J. P. Beauchamp Pike L. M. Brand Lawrencev

Appeal cases set for Monday adjourned meeting agenda

The mayor and council will hold an adjourned meeting Monday night the 26th to dispose of several appeal cases carried over. All docket cases will be taken up and disposed of, with other matters including possible purchase of additional equipment for the fire department. A baby boy named John Hudson arrived yesterday at Dr. E. B. Hudson and wife’s home.

Coun E. B. Hudso E. B. Hudson John Hudson

Chamber of Commerce Seeks Funds for $60,000 Plant

Citizens urged to subscribe to raise $1,500 of the $3,500 needed to establish a $60,000 manufactory employing 100 people with a $500 weekly payroll. The deadline is March 1, and Progressives have contributed funds, reducing the gap. Contact Secretary Brooks or Mr. Harry Hodgson to donate today.

Chamber of Com Chamber of Commerce Brooks Harry Hodgson

Deserving Family Seeks Help For Pellagra Relief

A father ill with pellagra and his seven year old daughter are in distress at home. Local women seek funds to cover hospital treatment in Atlanta claiming relief and potential cure. Fifteen dollars weekly would cover expenses. a hundred dollars could restore health and happiness to the family in a modest cottage on the city outskirts.

Pellagra Atlanta

Depositors Meet Over Ath ens Trust Insolvency Report

Yesterday afternoon depositors of the Ath ens Trust and Banking Co met to act on a state examiner and audit report declaring the bank insolvent with a deficit over $19,000 and alleging gross mismanagement. The cashier is accused of misappropriating about $16,000 amid plans for gubernatorial actions.

Athens Trust and Banking Co State Examiner

University of Georgia professor lectures for women only

Dr. John P. Campbell of the University of Georgia will deliver the third biology lecture Friday at 8 PM at the First Baptist Church. The event, sponsored by the Mothers Congress, is for women only and free of charge.

Atlanta John P. Campbell University of Georia First Baptist Church Mothers Congress

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