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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1922

Page

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Farmers reshape markets near Lexington with cooperative warehouse

In Lexington last Friday Mr Gelders and Mr Shackelford discuss country conditions and farmer aid. A warehouse run by Shackelford processes corn and other crops, separating grain from shuck with mechanized labor. Patrons receive profit shares based on produce, encouraging food crop production and local marketing.

Lexington Gelders Herald W. A. Shackelford Oglethorpe Echo Oglethorpe Leeds Mr. Shuckterord Dublin Leurgia Ithar Walici Nocutlery Wiens

Athens Chamber Seeks Expanded Trade Plan For Northeast Georgia

At the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting on January 12 Secretary Carroll aims to present a five year plan to develop Athens Clarke County and the surrounding trade territory. The program covers agriculture manufacturing roads and schools with broad cooperation among local interests to create a richer region. The effort stresses sustained action over years and compares the Chamber to a wagon hauling a heavy load that must be maintained to move forward.

Chamber of Commerce Hinton Securities Carrol Pple Athens Georgia Ite Foreat Carroll Basamo Hiroeelf Atainds Theb Esse Clarke County

Small plant warehouses Hopeful for Merchants and Farmers

The text advocates initial costs around 3000 dollars for small plant warehouses to aid merchants and farmers nationwide. It cites Mr. Shackelford and Mr. Bhackelford proposing a Dublin plant, urging the Chamber of Commerce to study and possibly fund an industry that would stabilize prices and improve delivery of produce to markets. It envisions county by county deployment and local stock allocations to align farmer interests with the parent establishment.

Bhackelford Busihear Athens el Tienes Me. Shackelford Ogle Chamber OF Commerce Chamley of Commerce Dublin Abuta Che Ayerly

Fragmentary Page Snippet Hints at Continued Story

OCR fragment from page eight shows continuation marker Eight with incomplete text. The readable portion suggests a multi page article continuing on a later page, leaving key details missing and no clear event or entities identifiable.

Mrs Tyler resigns from Ku Klux Klan post in Atlanta

Mrs Elizabeth Tyler announced Wednesday night her resignation as assistant to E Y Clarke head of the propagation department of the Ku Klux Klan effective immediately. She cited her daughter's illness and her doctor said she would collapse without rest. She praised the Klan and said she would remain with it in spirit.

Atlanta Elizabeth Tyler E. Y. Clarke Ku Klux Klan

George C Thomas Assumes Reins Of City Government

George C Thomas takes command as mayor pro tem and sets a liberal policy toward schools under a new administration. Paul Conolly is chosen as mayor pro tem.

George C. Thomas Paul Conolly

Committee Named for Ensuring Year in City Council

Mayor Thomas appointed the following committees for the year 1922 Finance and Claims Arm atrone Thornton Connolly Ordinance and Legislation Hill Connolly Crymes Prison and Convicts Crymen Heywood Hill Insurance and Batter a nap nes Gul Crymes Dotte Sewers and Drals Hew land Heywood Culp Public Schools and Printing Conolly Howland Thorn Waterworks McLeroy Culp Armstrong Hearth and Markets Dotttery McLeroy Hill Public Improvement and Public Property Heywood Armstrong Howland

Thomas Armatrone Thornton Connolly Hill Conolly Crymes Heywood Hewland Culp Conolly, Howland Thorn‘ ‘Waterworks McLeroy, Culp Armstrong Dottery

Inaugural address sets city on tight budget in Athens

Mayor George C. Thomas and new council sworn in at city hall. He pledges strict economy with public funds and no tax cuts until costs normalize, signals higher personal property valuations and broader tax reach including hidden property. Inaugural speech urges careful, lawful appropriation and fiscal restraint.

Athens George C. Thomas Judge Thomas Plannes Thomas Council Folllows Aldermanic Board City of Board of Control

Democracy preserves Chamber of Commerce role and unity

An excerpt emphasizes that the Chamber of Commerce remains a democratic body despite varied professions. It asserts unity and ongoing democratic structure across financiers professors blacksmiths carpenters merchants doctors lawyers farmers and other members. The passage reflects confidence in inclusive participation.

Chamber of Commerce Itn Blimey Sfforpa

Retiring Athens Mayor Receives Silver Service Gift

In a city hall ceremony, Mayor Andrew C. Erwin received a silver service from city employees as thanks for his four years of leadership. Judge Blanton Fortson praised Erwin’s loyal, friendly administration and Athens’ strong finances. Reports noted a bank balance, healthy public health stats, and a banner year for building. The meeting also addressed bond, health, and paving updates, and a Jackson Street parking protest led to a new parking plan proposal.

Andrew C.’ Erwin Blanton Fortson Superior Court Ervin Fortson Fortaon Erwi Athens Erwin Judge Fortson Bond Commission Finance Committee Health Board Civil Engineer Atlanta J. W. Barnett Charles M. Snelling Jackson Street Council of Athens Clayton Broad Streets Green and Fields Kitts Andrew C. Erwin

Sproul Won't Resign to Allow Senate Appointment

Philadelphia Governor Sproul said he will not resign so the lieutenant governor can appoint his successor to the Senate to succeed Penrose. He noted any Senate move would be by election and plans to name a successor later, with funeral arrangements quietly pending as burial permit details were issued.

Philadelphia Sprouls Senate Boles Penrose Sproul Penrose

Rotary Lunch At The Georgian Hotel In Athens

The Rotary club held its semi monthly luncheon at the Georgian hotel with most Athens Rotarians present. Hon. T. Larry Gantt attended as visitor guest, introduced by Rotarian C. D. Flanifen. A juvenile detention home for Clarke county was discussed, with a committee appointed to pursue arrangements with authorities.

Rotary Club Georgian Athens Avit‘ Nix Rotary T. Larry. Gantt C. D. Flanifen Flani Ben Colonel Gantt Banner-Watchman Bradwell E. F. Porter T.H. Dozier, Jr J. 8. Stewart University Julian Goethius Fred J. Orr Hugh H. ‘Gordon, Jr T. Ff. Nickerson RF. F Hardeman

From His Associates In Office Thele TM Ester

A short note recounts a testimonial linked to Thele TM Ester within an office context. It highlights a formal commendation by associates, reflecting professional regard and organizational ties.

Pair Robs Four Places Secures Electric Goods

Two young white boys Horace Smith and Randall Smith of Athens are held in the city jail charged with robbing four local sites in the past week. They confess to stealing electrical goods from the Normal School Moore College University campus a local garage and the Athens Railway and Electric plant on Mitchell Bridge Road. A large cache of electrical appliances and motion picture machine parts was found at their home. They claimed intent to build a wireless outfit and did not sell goods, instead using them.

Horace Smith

Wilson Hour Observed Jan 16 For Wilson Foundation

The National Foundation designates the sixty minutes from noon to 1 pm on Monday January 16 as Wilson Hour to honor Woodrow Wilson. During the hour supporters nationwide may be at home or at work to receive contributions for the Foundation and to declare allegiance to Wilson’s principles.

Woodrow Wilson Mr. Wilson Wison

Agriculrturists Call Capital Meeting January 23

Washington dispatch notes President Harding labeled Woneaday by Secretary Wallace as agricultrists urge a national varienitoral gathering in the capital, with a meeting slated for January 23 to discuss policy directions and farm support.

Capital Washington Edntyrones Harding Wallace

Coster Shops Reopen Near Southern Railway Yard

The Coster shops near the Southern Railway reopened Wednesday with about 200 men returning to work. The move follows a period of shutdown and aims to resume production and maintenance services for the railway facility.

Coster Knoelthe Coster Routhern Railway Wesneasay

Kato Says Japan Aided Suppressing Bolshevik Menace

Washington dispatch reveals Admiral Kato, Japan's senior delegate, said Japan aided General Semienoff against Bolshevik influence in Siberia to break German and Austro Hungarian threats. After Semionoff Kolchak and social revolutionaries clashed, Japan adopted a stance of strict neutrality.

Washington The Associated Press Admiral Kato Japan Semienoff Siberia Semionoff Kolchak Social Revolutionaries

Dr Lee speaks at University Y M C A about life and service

Dr William A Lee student secretary of the State Y M C A addressed Athens University Wednesday night on Capitalizing Circumstances. He urged thinking in terms of life and urged educated men and women to face what they would do with living. The series aims to bring notable speakers to campus for broad national life perspectives.

William A. Lee State Young Mens Christian’ ‘Association Lee Whch Athens J.gulick William Jennings Bryan Ompkins America Young Men's Christian Association

League of Women Voters Meet in Savannah Georgia

The Georgia State League of Women Voters holds its third Aegion convention at the DeSoto Hotel in Savannah Thursday and Friday. Mrs Haynes McFadden of Atlanta presides. Directors meet at 9 30 am then the first business session. Sessions run morning, afternoon and evening with Friday evening omitted. Notable speakers include Maud Wood Park Julian B Salley and I Fitzpatrick.

Savannah Georgia State League of Women Voters DeSoto Hotel Haynes McFadden Atlanta Desoto Maud Wood Park National League of Women, Voters Julian B. Salley I. Fitzpatrick Georgia Club Wio

Funeral Services For Mrs Manus Held Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs Fannie Manus aged 76 who died at her home near Mars Hill church in Oconee county will be conducted from the home Thursday. Rev Willie Baye will officiate and interment will follow in the Malcomb Cemetery, Dinaway County. Funeral directors are in charge. She is survived by four children Anette Arnold Etta Dailey Dan Manus and others.

Manus Fannie Mars Hill Church Oconee County Ila Willie Baye Malcomb Dinaway Co Tie Arnold Ridges Etta Dailey M So

Officer Opie Testimony At Senate Probe Of Soldier Deaths

Major Hieron Opie of Staunton Virginia faces a Senate investigating committee denying he shot a soldier in cold blood. Witnesses testified Opie shot a runner at the front and four others saw the killing. others claimed soldiers hanged after death were buried with nooses and black caps.

Opie Washington Hieron Opie Staunton Virginia Senate Grayson Withrow Baltimore Ople William F John Lounchburg ST. John Havelonen Brandegee Watson Georgia Soo

Phi Kappa Holds Fine Meeting On Wednesday Night

Phi Kappa holds a well attended meeting with President Watson opening the year. Debates centered on the Dyer Lynch Bill, with Willam Tate C Cohen and EB H Dixon for the affirmative and W L Robinson R B Shaw and Dornblatt for the negative. Officers elected included T G Smaha as Assistant to the President and H B Fant as Assistant to the President, I P Myerson as Censor, Z C Hayes as Critle, and J S Sheppard as Corresponding Secretary.

Watson Phi Kappa - Ron Wee Ae Dyer’ Lynch Willam Tate Cohen EB. H. Dixon W.L. Robinson Dornblatt T. G. Smaha I. .P.myerson Oliver Morton Critle Z. .C. Hayes J.3 Sheppard

Americus appoints Wheatley city engineer

_AMERICUS_ Charles Wheatley, 1920 University of Georgia civil engineer, has been appointed city engineer of Americus. Salary fixed at 2100 dollars for the year, a reduction from prior pay. Wheatley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley, has worked in the state highway department under W C Cage Jr, and succeeds the late Crawford Wheat. The council and Mayor Sheppard announced the informal agreement after a conference. TheText continues with references to other department heads and upcoming budget adoption._

Americus Charles ‘Wheate D. Tiedman Tiedman Aesman Wheatley Sheppard Iate Crawford _Wheat Helen Wheatley Esty Chraen Fuursaay Smiu

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Larry Gantt Need For Warehouse Stuckelford Seg. Carroll Serle Eig Mrs. Tyler Ku Klux Organization Mmayor A.C. Erin Little Girl Detaei Uante Army of Occupation Coblenz Sprouk United States Kato DR. Lee YAMCA League of Women Voters Phi Kappa
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