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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1922

Page

6

Famed Agogas to clash with Athens Y Lightweights Saturday

Athens Y Lightweights prepare for a close home game against the Atlanta based Agogas quintet. Coach Jones predicts a nose out victory or hard fought loss as the Lightweights boast improved balance with four new players. The matchup promises a real basketball thrill at the Y Cage in Athens.

Georgia Tech Athens Atlanta Agogas Avlanta Athens Five Caliure

Demosthenian and Phi Kappa Hold Anniversary Exercises

At the University of Georgia old Chapel hosts anniversary exercises for Demosthenian celebrating 121 years and Phi Kappa 102 years. Speakers Edwin Thomas and Lewia Hamilton Hill introduce anniversarians Freeman McClure and John Walter Sheppard, with Red and Black Quartet performances and inclusive remarks on education and Georgia's tax system.

University of Georgia Demosthenian Phi Kappa Grand Old Hall Georgia Sons of Georgia Bes Henry Haynes West R. BE. Park Edwin Thomas Thomas Jesup Georgia Military Fallowe University McClure Freeman Cheyne McClure LaFayette Locust Grove Prep Walker County Demosthenian Key Council Messrs J. L. Seay H. W. Derden C. D. Stewart T. A. Whitener Lewla Hamilton Hill Hill Newnan John Walter Sheppard Sheppard Tattnall Collegiate Institute Councillors Club MD. Sheppard

Georgia Opens Southern Tourney With Oglethorpe Frame in Atlanta

Georgia faces Oglethorpe in the Southern basketball tournament opener at Atlanta's Auditorium Armory, with Tech meeting Mississippi Aggies and Mercer opening against Centre. The Bulldogs seek to prove their five man defense against Vanderbilt's wider play, aiming to reach the finals and surprise skeptics with improved showing.

Auditorium Armory Atlanta Georgia Ogleth Tech Mississippi Aggies Mercer Bulldogs Oglethorpe Vandy Vanderbilt Bulldog

Betty Compson Feature Again On Friday At Palace

Betty Compson stars in The Little Minister a Paramount production by Penrhyn Stanlaws shown at the Palace last night to large audiences. The film received praise for its wholesome portrayal with Miss Compson as Miss Bar rie's heroine and strong support from George Hackathorne Edwin Stevens Nigel Barrie and others.

Betty Compson Paramount Penrhyn Stanlaws Palace Theatre Miss. Compson Mr. Barrie George Hackathorne Edwin Stevens Nigel Barrie

Bert Lytell Palace Saturday Picture at One Day Showing

The Idle Rich, adapted from Ken Nett Harris story Junk, stars Bert Lytell. Metro won screen rights and produced the film after The Right of Way. It will be shown at the BERTLYTELL PALACE on Saturday for one day only.

Bertlytell Palace Kennett Harris Saturday Evening Post Metro Bert Lytell the Palace

Marguerite Clark in Bob's Matinee Idol at Palace

By popular request of the Parent Teacher association another children's matinee will be presented at the Palace Theatre Saturday morning at 11 a m. This week's program features Marguerite Clark in Bob's Matinee Idol, one of the best pictures this popular star has made. A new comedy will also be shown during the same performance creating an entertaining program for the little folks.

Parent Teacher Association Palace Theatre Marguerite Clark Bob

Long Atrium Milestone and Dr Long Tribute in Jackson County

Editor Williamson guides through town to a granite shaft by the Jackson county Medical Association honoring Dr. Long unveiled April 21, 1910, funded by Dr. L. G. Hardeman for his parents who knew Dr. Long. It marks Dr Long administering anesthesia to Venable in 1842. A marble slab, paid by J. B. Orr of Athens, marks the site. The piece notes theories of Dr Longia and mentions the Tale of Two Brothers as an ancient fairy tale and a remark on a rare fair-cat visitor from the West by the Japanese.

Kon Williamson the Herald Jackson County Medical Association Long Georgia Med Association L. G. Hardeman James A. Venable J. 8. P. Orr Athens Pr. Longia Jackson County

Two Negro Boys Accused in Alleged Crucifixion Assault

In Winchester Virginia police describe an alleged attack on 12 year old William Greenwald by two Black youths at the Baltimore and Ohio freight yards. Greenwald says he was dragged to a tool shed and nailed to a wall while another youth restrained him. Antitoxin was given to prevent lockjaw as investigators detain one suspect identified by the victim.

Winchester William Greenwald Greenwald Red Cross Baltimore and Ohio Her Cross

Threats of death target Washington society leaders

Washington police reported threats of death received in recent days by four prominent capital society leaders demanding sums between 15000 and 25000 dollars. Investigations by police and Justice Department operatives were under way to uncover the origin of the threatening letters. Named recipients include Henry White former ambassador to France and Versailles official, Mrs Thomas T Walsh widow of the copper king, Mrs Scott Townsnd society leader, and Madame Christian Hauge widow of a former Norwegian minister.

Washington Department of Justice Henry White France Thomas T. Walsh Montana Scott Townsnd Christian Hauge United States

Road Forecast Snapshot from Weather Service Update

The report reviews highway conditions across Dalton to Rome and Atlanta to Macon routes. Most roads are passable with rough sections in Oconee and near Atlanta suburbs. showers and cooler weather expected with light rainfall not threatening road safety. Co F Von Hermann noted.

Atlanta Rome Tanpoxa Tallulah Falls Reanta Athens Madison Uy Atlanta Winder Oconee County Pesenbis Commerce Hartwell Atlanta-Macon

Cabbage Growers and Agricultural Units Rise in Georgia

Reports from Statesboro, Ashburn, Brantley County, and nearby towns highlight cooperative farming efforts and new market ventures. Truck champions supply the local market with cabbages from a fifteen-acre patch. tobacco and melons see grower units forming for larger, contracted crops. a Savannah syrup company seeks new markets. Bamberg County forms a truck growers association to handle cucumbers, cantaloupes, watermelons, and beans. a Sycamore poultry sale is planned. and Georgia incubator capacity sparks intercity bragging with Dublin Thomasville contest and state facilities boasting larger incubators.

Statesboro News Paschal and Taylor Ashburn W. J. Dixon Rebecca Savannah Springfeld Herald Georgia Cane Syrup Company Bamberg Truckers Walterboro S. C Bamberg County Bamberg Reading Shburn Sycamore Turner County H. B. Ralls, Jr Madison Dublin Thomasville Georgia T. M. Douglas State College of Agriculture Leesburg Atlanta

Vishnu Show Draws Large Colonial Audience Thursday Night

Vishnu delighted a sizable colonial audience with hypnotic demonstrations and Zinna’s mind reading power. The window demonstration on Clayton Street promises a different act than before, with a Saturday matinée announced.

Vishnu Zinna Clayton Street Carrie A. M Eliza Shaw James R. Stack Nancy O'Neal Sparta Isabelle North Carolina Laura M. H Curtis, H

Botts Surrenders in Abbeville Killing Case

Tom Botts, a white resident near Abbeville, surrendered to the sheriff, admitting he killed a Negro man named Cleve Killingeworth in a quarrel over money. He said the body was hidden in a ditch and covered with logs. the sheriff and coroner investigated the Botts property.

Abbeville 8. C Tom Botts Botts Cleve Killingeworth

Parmint Double Strength Promises Fast Cough Relief

An advertisement touts Parmint double strength as a quick cure for stubborn coughs and catarrhal symptoms. It claims relief within hours by mixing one ounce with a half pint of water and sugar, then drinking, promising a clean membrane and reduced mucus.

Southern Ireland Reaction to Ard Fheis Adjournment

Southern Ireland expresses general satisfaction at Ard Fheis decision to adjourn for three months and seek a people’s vote on the constitution and the Anglo Irish Treaty. Opinions split on Sinn Fein unity and the treaty’s stature, with some viewing the agreement as a republic victory while others fear the path to unity.

Dublin Associated Press Ireland Ard Fheis John McEntee Yapnen de Valera Arthur Griffith Michael Collins

Rub My Tism Advertisement Note

Rubberized antiseptic and pain killer touts cure for infected sores tetter sprains neuralgia and rheumatism in a compact 1900s style ad card.

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OLIVER_ MORTON Demosthenian and Ev Orne Betty Compson Palace Larry Gantt Two Brothers Occident Washington Society Highway Weather Service Dalton Longfellow Tom BY Allman Helen Ray Bicker Milt BY Satterfield MR. Baxter Milton Guy Ktey Helen Dale Treme Brantley County I. E. Highsmith Cobb Lee Schiatterville J. J. Parish Adel Hoboken Southern Ireland Gade Syr Aparchy Damageus Benares Anity Tinoplé America BY Martin Marth
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