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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1922
Page
2
Larry Gantt provides in this column his opinions on current events and local issues. The piece emphasizes personal viewpoint and contextual commentary typical of the Herald and Banner newspaper's opinion section.
Athens readers report slow progress on infrastructure for the new ward around the Normal School area. Citizens urge sewers and improved lighting as street work proceeds amid growing residential growth. A drive along the National Highway toward Bogart highlights praised road improvements and plans to extend the route into the city. Field notes applaud farmers like Frank Lipscomb for roadside improvements and tree planting to beautify the corridor.
The play The Trial of the Robbers will be staged at First Baptist Church tonight at 3 30 a m by the Prince Avenue Baptist Church youth. Set in a courtroom it draws from Malachi 3 8 urging tithes to the church and has toured cities with strong turnout. About twenty roles with 45 minute length. Cast includes Sideor ee Culberson J Woodruff E H Dixon C D Stewart Miss L Bennett etc. Everyone welcomed.
The Banner reports Athens forms a theatre company to build and equip a new venue for road attractions. J C Williams says work will begin soon, with stock subscriptions from local businessmen. Estimated cost near 100000 dollars. Architects are finalizing plans for submission to the company in a few weeks. A business district lot has been secured, location to be announced later, ensuring streetcar access on a prominent street.
Chicago officials announced that official rules will govern the horseshoe pitching tournament starting Saturday in conjunction with the National Outdoor Show. For years the game used hand me down rules but now formal regulations will cover every decision.
Federal Judge Morris dismissed the complaint with costs to petitioners for a receiver for the Columbia Graphophone Company. He also denied the receivership application on the basis of statements filed by the defendants.
Washington report notes a special house committee investigation into the Woodmen of the World was proposed by Representative Blanton Democrat of Texas. He cited alleged irregularities by certain officers of the order in a Tuesday resolution.
Secretary Weeks sent to Congress Tuesday the Alabama Power Company's offer for Muscle Shoals with an indirect recommendation to refer it to the Ford committee. His letter included twelve comments on provisions, noting the company proposal to complete Wilson Dam at its own expense would relieve the government of further costs.
Representative Underhill Republican of Massachusetts introduces a resolution seeking a House investigation of the George Washington Memorial Association in Washington. The probe aims to determine funds in hand and money-raising methods for the Victory Memorial building, whose cornerstone was laid weeks ago by President Harding.
Washington. An investigation into the entire structure of class freight rates in the Southeastern territory was started by order of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Hearings will be held at various places as updates are announced. The inquiry covers rates south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi rivers and seeks to explain why similar hauls have differing charges and why some rates are higher for shorter distances. District attorney removed in Boston. The Supreme Court Tuesday ousted District Gorey Pelletier of Satfolk County?
Washington special: Civil Service Commission Chairman John H. Bartlett says the War Department authorized audits of aircraft contracts terminated by negotiated settlements in 1918 1919 to recover up to 25 million dollars. Civil service staff costs to date total under 160 thousand, with three audits already proving overpayments and salaries for cost-effective recovery.
CHICAGO. Paul P Harris the founder of Rotary describes loneliness as a corrosive force. He formed a group of three friends to share small town joys, meeting in offices or restaurants to cast off business for merrymaking. Seventeen years later Rotary has 1045 clubs in 22 countries with about 100000 members. Rotary Week begins February 19 with celebrations worldwide. Harris, 63, president emeritus, emphasizes friendship and unselfishness as core values and foresees a dawning era of human connectedness.
Portugal's President D Almeida orders strong detachments between Fort Caxias and Lisbon amid reported revolutionary threats. The Citadel of Caxias is cited as a government gathering point while a Madrid dispatch notes a revolt, with Heraldo de Madrid blaming rival rumors and the Republican left warning against foreign intervention.
Washington dispatch reports no Florida report yet on the seizure of the British schooner Annabelle by Jewfish Creek air crews last Sunday. Commissioner Haynes said a full report would be released when received, while officials noted surprise at a large Florida coastal air operation and guarded plans for a broader anti smuggling campaign using airplanes, submarine chasers, and reinforced land forces.
At ICC hearings producers of cattle and hogs and the National Live Stock Exchange urged sharp reductions in railroad freight rates for live stock. Henry R. Park of the Chicago Live Stock Exchange testified that the current rates discourage producers and erode profits, noting hog values in 1921 netted less after freight than in 1913, a similar trend for beef steers.
A new Winder Chamber of Commerce has formed in Barrow County with Dr. J Att, president of King Motor Co, as president. H. A. Cariberia serves as vice president and L. Radford as secretary. J. C. Stickner of Birmingham was elected active secretary and is actively pursuing 500 new members in an aggressive campaign.
Geneva report states a whalebone corset stay caused the death of a Zurich woman during a steep ski descent with friends. The accident occurred while the party was skiing in Switzerland.
A Hudson car carrying IL C McMillan of the International Agricultural Corp near Athens and employee Laula Brown hit a telephone post on South Lumpkin street. McMillan suffered a fractured skull and severe facial injuries and Brown escaped with minor bruises. The car was travelling fast. both men were taken to Athens General Hospital. Brown returned home after treatment. McMillan remained hospitalized. The crash occurred after a hunting trip, near McMillan’s residence on Whitehall road. Doctors said McMillan’s injuries are serious but not expected to be fatal.
The United States reserved rights to create a mixed arbitral commission within 90 days after ratification to settle World War I claims against Germany. The 90 days expired February 9 with no action. Total claims by Americans stood at 1,253 with value 221,241,465 dollars, plus prewar and war-time losses of 80,634,341 dollars, sequestered German property at 191,147,46 and losses by American firms in Roumania estimated at 672,618,713 lei, exchange rate pending.
The large airship Roma on a trial flight with Liberty motors plunged about a thousand feet at the Hampton Roads base. Fire fed on hydrogen, destroying the ship and killing 34 crew and passengers. Eight were seriously hurt and three slightly. 31 bodies were recovered from the wreckage as fire departments fought the blaze for hours.
Four men were wounded in a gunfight between a mine guard and a striker near Labelle mine of the Pittsburgh Coal Company south of Welbush?g Va. The mine had reopened on an open shop basis after closure. Five men were arrested by Sheriff Duvall who kept the situation under control.
Chicago reports say Mathilde McCormick, 16, obtained approval from grandfather John D. Rockefeller Sr for her marriage to Max Oser of Zurich. A citizen status condition and disputed ages for Oser sparked confusion as friends and reporters gathered outside the McCormick home.
Athens and vicinity remains fair on Wednesday with generally fair conditions across Georgia. Light northern breezes may prevail as temperatures rise slowly through the day.
The Community Council met Tuesday at 3 40 PM at the Chamber of Commerce with representation from First Presbyterian Salvation Army Ladies Sodality Athena Woman's Club First Baptist University of Georgia YWCA County Health Office Home Demonstration and PTAs and the City Board of Education. Col C M Snelling outlined the city finances and bond plan noting 9 million in existing obligations and a $350 000 permitted margin for new bonds. A proposed $255 000 street and school bond was discussed as within the margin, with emphasis on permanent school buildings over patching. A committee was formed to obtain more details from the school board. The council amended its constitution to quarterly meetings with special meetings by the chairman and then adjourned.
The Roma crashed into a high tension wire near Hampton Roads after dipping into ballast and failing to respond. Survivors and rescuers recount a fiery explosion as crews fought the blaze. officials note limited helium supply and the loss leaving the army and navy without large airships.
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