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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1920

Page

9

Apartments Planned in Athens as City Builds Growth

Athens editorials push apartment housing to relieve crowded residential areas. A new twenty four unit complex on Lumpkin Avenue is under construction, with steady demand and plans for another on Hancock Avenue. Local developers, builders, and utilities are investing as Hancock to Pulaski streets will be upgraded, boosting business along the north side of the avenue and reshaping the historic Miss Mary Hardin block due to new commercial and auto industries.

Alding Athens Anther City Hancock Avenue Lumpkin Pu'aski von Cannon & Wall Kin Street Ate G. J. Booth College Bancock Avenue Amt Caseline Pulaski Street Gulf Wetining Company Yarrest Siler Bate Iff Eell Howard Payne Mary Hardin John Howard Payne Tesenblock

No. 15 IS HOSTS MEET WITH I O O F DIVISION IN ATHENS

Hundreds of visiting I O O F members from the Fourteenth division attended the session in Athens hosted by Williams Lodge. Jake Joel Jr led the 10 o'clock opening with invocation by Rev F P Coile and a welcome by Hiporge Bonner. Grand master Thomas B Bonner of Lavonia spoke, followed by R J J Smith and other addresses.

Athens Williams Lodge Jake Joel, Jr F. P. Coile Hiporge Bonner Thomas B Bonner Lavonia R. J. J Smith T H. Robertson Gainesville Joel W. M. Sage

Opening of Inter-Church Bible Conference At First Methodist

Opening the Inter-Church Bible conference at the First Methodist Church Rev S J Cartledge introduced Rev William Evans a renowned Bible teacher. Today features Dr Melville G Kyle speaking on the Bible and the Spade and Dr Evans on Bible study methods followed by lectures on excavations in Bible lands and The Book of Malachi with a call for attendees to bring Bibles notebooks pencils and a friend.

S. J. Cartledge Pree William Evans United States Canada Melville G. Kyle Evans William Young

Enforcement officers clash over prohibition plan change

Major Dalrymple pressed to arrest county and village officers without warrants amid Conway County panic. Kramer halted the armed invasion and warned Dalrymple that any warrantless actions would trigger mass arrests. Dalrymple had ordered seizure and destruction of wine stored at parish priests’ basement as county officers held it for safekeeping.

Wdasalastonsr Dalrymple Washington Kramer Dalrymple Afiis McDonough Dalrymne Tatay McDonough Iron County

Police Testify in Socialist Trial in Albany

Albany February 2. Defense in five suspended aldermen trial presented testimony denying the prosecution's claim that Charles Salomon spat on the American flag during the Socialist street rally in 1917. Police officers testified they did not know until later of a fifteen-year-old boy in the crowd who called soldiers a profanity, and the defense argued over the act and its witnesses.

Albany N.Y Mapolleenen Charles Sa’omon

Traffic cops may jail you after March warning

Auto owners are urged to check 1920 tag numbers as Lizzie Tavase faces docketing and court action. The State will claim the number at the Capitol and impose tax and costs. Contact dealer for tax amount, remit to S. G. McLendon in Atlanta and report the payment.

Lizzie Capitol S. G. McLendon Atlanta

Lenine Claims Constantinople For Reds of Russia

Article reports a supposedly issued document attributed to Lenin stating Russia will fight for Constantinople and promising to press the Allies over its future. The item references a February 24 date and claims Lenine declares determination to seize or control Constantinople.

Lenine City of Constantinople Reds of Russia Herve Aske Delibes

Hoover replies 10 questions leaving position in doubt

Associated Press report from Atlanta states Herbert Hoover sent a telegram to the State Democratic Executive Committee answering questions about declaring as a Democrat for his name on the Georgia presidential primary ballot. He said his public service in war and later government roles does not reflect artisan character and that his past service was in war effort. The message notes comment about Hoover's possible admission and the party’s primary rules.

Associated Press Atlanta Herbert Hoover Georgin

Rotary Club Honors Fifteenth Anniversary in Athens

The Athens Rotary club celebrated the fifteenth anniversary with a gala meeting at the YMCA. New members Harry Hodgson J W Jarrett and W W Scott joined. Speakers included J S Joel Abit Nix and Hugh A Gordon along with musical numbers led by the Y M C A director. The district convention is set for Tampa March 18-19 with plans for a student trip. Athens Kiwanis offered congratulations and pledged cooperation for Greater Athens.

Athens Rotary Club Athens Rotarians Out A. B. Emmmanyvel J Church Guild Joel New York Miss Wolford Miss Young Hugh A. Gordon Abit Nix Marathon Rotarians Gordon Rotary Club Chicago Athens Eluvb Ife Mr. Jones Tampa Florida Athens Club Messrs B. BR. Bloodworth H. F. Porter R. C. Wilson Harry Hodgson J. W. Jarrett W. W. Scott Kleris Cub Seeds Anuer Club Athens Crear Club Athena Georgia Athens Kiwanis Club Rotary Air Rotary C. H. Phinizy Athens Kiwanis

Kiwanis Club Luncheon at Y M C A Today

The Kiwanis club holds its weekly luncheon at the Y M C A today at 2 PM. It will discuss key topics including charter presentation at a booster banquet in early March and progress reports from committee heads. A notable turnout from Athens is anticipated to support city advancement through copper ventures.

Kiwanis Club Athens Etb

Wildcats Clash With Claw Athletic Club Saturday

Georgia college scene braces for a marquee clash as Stegeman Wildcats meet A A C Joe Beans Atlanta club in Fulton county. Prominent players include Cliff Wheatley and Rawlings. tickets go on sale Friday at 1 o clock in Coal.

College Bitory Stegeman Wildcatting Organization Joe Bean Atlanta Gabrael Wo Beritips Calioa Fulton County Athens Mopplus Wo Ube Wildcats Patton County Bean Boys Stegenan Vo Sanford Clif Wheatley Teg Rawlings Poeseing

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C.F Wmilledge Avenue Weil G. Anderton Mendel Morrie Hantock Avenue ODD Fellows NO. 15 Hater FROHI City Mich Hoover Mr. Joel J. J. Joel Ante Nix EF. F. Porter C. A. Trussell H. Weld Prof. Downing J. Warraz Smith Citv Nly Claw Athletic Club Octagon Stegeman
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