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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
7
A university football captain, from Toledo, denies feeding a girl and asserts no dating history beyond one campus date. He recalls a freshman dance invite and frat involvement, but admits discomfort in social situations and avoiding women at gatherings. He describes peers as drinkers and mentions Izards.
Charles Vinna and Jay Gould star in the Colonial Theatre revue Broadway Whirl. The show features musical numbers and vibrant performances, with praise for the chorus and production as it tours here.
Bulldogs open drills in full swing for the new season with about 30 men, led by Stegeman and Conover. Key players Rawson, Murray, Clark, Weirs, Bennett, and Davis show strong form as guard and center prospects, while the team builds depth and cohesion for a championship run amid tough training and scrimmage sessions.
Reds win the opening Y event series with Blues close behind and lead in the membership contest by a small margin. Three relay events featured a run off between Reds and Blues, including A and B class races, with unclear officials.
Army golfers dominated Cloverhurst Country Club New Year tournament. Prof Bocock won first prize with an 80 gross, A G Dudley took second with 83, John Northcutt led nets with 69, Colonel Ryther net 71, Captain Nicholson net 72. Three-ball prizes awarded. event spanned three days with 50 cent entrance.
The Athens Y M C A light weights team will battle the Winder club at home Saturday evening in a return game. Athens defeated the Winder club before the holidays in a tough contest, and the Saturday clash is expected to be a thriller with many spectators.
Washington D C report states Georgia's boundary dispute with South Carolina over a century old was argued in the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The filing details and arguments centered on the historic lines and the present-day implications for the two states.
A historical view contrasts early college football played for sport with today’s large scale spectacle. It notes rising finances, gate receipts over 100000, and colleges marketing toward future talent via alumni scouts while maintaining some amateur ideals.
Larry Conover, formerly with relatives in the East, returned to Athens in high spirits. He is expected to join Georgia's basketball program and begin practice at the university in the coming days.
Larry Gantt argues for Chamber of Commerce action to study and implement a plan with Dublin to visit and gather facts about its operation. He cites the need to assist farmers in marketing surplus produce and choosing crops to supplement the cotton shortfall. He plans to publish more details in upcoming Banner and Herald editions.
Emily Bleecker, Pratt Institute graduate, arrives in Athens to assume duties as director of the YWCA Cafeteria. Her training in foods and cookery, plus a brief New York cafeteria course, prepares her to fill the post left vacant by Miss Schmalmaack. She is based at the YWCA on Hancock Avenue.
Cecil DeMille production Affairs of Anatol stars Wallace Reid Gloria Swanson Bebe Daniels and a large cast including Walter Long Theodore Roberts Thea Dora Kosloff Polly Moran Julia Faye and Elinor Glyn among others Opening at the Palace Theatre for a two day stay the star studded picture is described as a parade of screen celebrities and the season’s crowd-pleaser.
George C Thomas takes control of city finances and governance amid appeals for donations and fund requests. He cautions taxpayers to rely on lawful authority for budget decisions and pledges careful governance to guard the treasury while supporting essential city growth.
W Thompson, a carpenter in Athens, testifies that kidney pain, back ache, and urinary issues vanished after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He recalls years of misery before trying the remedy sold at Smith & Brow Drug Store, priced 60 cents, and notes lasting improvement with no further trouble.
A historical letter urges adjusting real estate assessments to 60 percent of rental value, arguing higher taxes would boost city revenue. It critiques personal property taxation and calls for council action to reassess returns, advocate fair rates, and commend the bond commission and city officers.
A city council issue declares bootleggers must quit illegal liquor trade in Athens. It vows prosecution for all violators and urges dealers to leave, warning that law and courts will aid in ending the bootlegging and illegal sales.
An old advertisement extols Pepto Mangan as a smart health aid for those with mild ailments from poor sleep or meals. It claims the tonic builds red blood, boosts energy, and improves well being when taken with meals for a few weeks, sold by druggists in tablet form.
The retiring Mayor Corwin struck the desk thrice to summon city hall as Mayor-elect Judge George took the stand. Judge Thomas administered the oath to George, who gave a brief inaugural address outlining year policies. Alderman Paul Connolly became mayor pro tem and the council members were sworn in by Judge Thillay.
A Norfolk ad touts fresh vegetables and oysters for spring. Bell peppers, lettuce, celery, cauliflower, green tops, turnips, and rutabagas are highlighted along with fresh Irish potatoes. ARNOLD ABNEY & CO promotes eggs, sausages, and Mocha Layer cake, Costa's Delicatessen Shop markets cheeses and pineapple.
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