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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1923

Page

7

W T Collins forms new cash firm and farm survey plan

W T Collins Inc, a new Clayton Street firm succeeding the dissolved W T Collins Company, will operate on cash terms with low prices and expanded lines. A 20 year charter with $24,000 capital, plans for soil and crop surveys in Clarke County, and a Farm Bureau committee to advise farmers on profitable crops for 1923.

W. T. Collins, Incorporated W. T. Collins and Company Collins Incorporated Collins Phew Company Cobb and Cobb W. T. Collns Company Clayton Street Clarke County A. Rhodes Farm Bureau Claude Tuck Jones, Purcell State College of Agriculture Rhodes

Lewis to Address Sunday Y M C A Meeting

Arthur Lewis, president of the University Y M C A, will speak at the Sunday boys’ meeting at 3 o’clock on “The Spiritual Battles of Europe.” He spent months in Europe under Y M C A auspices studying religious and economic conditions, and will share several experiences. All boys are invited.

Arthur Lewis Europe Hey

Lay Activity At First Methodist Organizes Committees

The First Methodist Church under Dr. Jere M. Pound has organized lay activity for the new conference year. Committees named include Missionary led by Carter with Adams Adderson Ashford and many others, plus chairs for Christian Education Stewardship and more, with a wide list of members.

First Methodist Church Jere M. Pound

Britton Plans Comeback After Title Loss

New York reports former welterweight champion Jack Britton has begun training for a comeback. He aims for a return match with Mickey Walker of Elizabeth, New Jersey, who dethroned him in their previous bout.

New York Jack Britton Rethradi Ring Mickey Walker Elizabeth N. J Io Sy Saath

Cotton School Debate Planned at Georgia College

The Cotton School debate looms as the season’s major event at the Georgia State College of Agriculture. Veteran debaters argue the winner must place highly, with the timely topic whether Georgia should reduce its counties to three quarters of the current count. Affirmative team members are Fred M. Gorfath and W. G. Taliaferro of Savannah, negative speakers James Iff Chaffin of Madison and H. H. Maddox of Talmo.

Georgia State College of Agriculture Peach County Georgia Fred M .Gorfath W. G. Taliaferro Savannah James If Chaffin Madison H. H. Maddox Talmo

Twenty New Students Enroll at University of Georgia

Registrar T. W. Reed reports twenty new students have enrolled for the remainder of the college year at the University of Georgia. Eleven are U. S. rehabilitation students. Most return for the second term and the rate of nonreturning students is comparatively small.

T. W. Reed University of Georgia U. S

Legion to Convene Tuesday Night for Joint Meeting

American Legion and the women's auxiliary plan a big gathering in the K P hall on Tuesday January 9 at 8 o'clock. Adjutant Frank O Miller notes the main aim is to discuss plans for the state convention to be held in Athens next July. Invitations go to ex service men urging attendance with wives mothers or sisters. An entertainment committee is set to ensure all present enjoy the evening.

American Legion Woman's Auxiliary K. of P. Hall Frank O. Miller Athens

Boy Dies Three Times After Rusty Tin Accident

London reports Gordon Hay, eight, contracted lockjaw after handling a rusty tin. Doctors say he revived twice but died following the boy’s severe infection.

London Gordon Hay

Fortunes, love, and a mystery in Oakland tale

Gene Cohn reports a tangled saga from Oakland California tracing a 40 year wanderer Frank Hill and a love story tied to Annie Kyle and a Union officer. The tale ends with Hill learning white identity, a secret kept by a black nanny, and a family fortune at stake as public officials query his claim.

Gene Cohn Oakland Cal Frank H. Hill Hill Annie al Kyle Louisville Kyle Robert Bruce Kyle Antic Biza HN Frank Kyles Anata Menyal Frank Hill Robert Mammyr Hill Alameda County

Professor J Lastrat Improves After Illness At Georgia

Professor J Lastrat head of the department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia and related institutes has been ill for three months but shows steady improvement and expects to resume work in the coming weeks. His absence has been keenly felt across the school.

J. Lastrat University of Georgia State Normal School Lucy Cobb Institute

Grady School of Public Speaking Holds First Meet

The Henry W Grady School of Public Speaking held its first meeting for the winter term in the Law School auditorium. Impromptu speeches by club members opened the program. The open club for all students promises further progress in preparing members for the public platform in coming months.

Henry W. Grady School of Public Speaking Law School

Navy enlistments at Athens station last week

Several recruits joined the Navy at the Athens station last week. Named were Floyd Perry from Winder, Clarence Yarbery and Excelle Morehouse from Athens, Randall Smith from Athens, Ed Allgood from Athens, Mitchell Paul from Comer, James Hammond from Athens, Hilbert Roberts from Winder, Ascph Crowe from Winder, Harold Foster from Williston 8. C., Claude Chandler from Athens, and Clarence Puggsett from Agneps.

Navy Floyd Perry Winder Clarence Yarbery Athens Excelle Morehouse Randall Smith Ed Allgood Mitchell Paul Comer James Hammond Hilbert Roberts Ascph Crowe Harold Foster Williston 8. C Claude Chandler Clarence Pugsett Agneps

City Garage and Motor Co Replaces Old City Garage

The City Garage and Motor Company takes over the former City Garage after bankruptcy proceedings. A reorganization is in place and a new charter is sought. Petitioners include R Freeman Howand Johnson J F Hart J J Wilkins and J Warren Smith with Erwin Erwin and Nix as attorneys. Johnson leads the business.

City Garage and Motor Company City Garage Freeman Howand Johnson J. F. Hart J. J. Wilkins J. Warren Smith Erwin Erwin and Nix Mr. Johnson

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