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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1923

Page

2

Athens Y M C A camps offer extensive summer program

The Athens Y M C A operates a 320 acre permanent summer mountain camp near Tallulah Falls with a six acre Lake Edwards. It promotes a winter man making program and hosts a large diving tower, swimming and water sports led by Walter T. Forbes Jr. and camp leaders Buster Kilpatrick Alfred Parham Carlton Mell and others. The camp serves Athens Clarke NE Georgia and offers August access to girls via Y W C A collaboration.

Young ‘Men's Christian Association Athens Frank Edwars Walter T. Forbes, Jr Gece Buster” Kilpatrick Alfred Parham Carlton Mell David Campbell Fain Slaughter Charles Hooper Edward Hodgson Yedia Georgia Tallulah Falls Clarke Neb Athens Y. M. Cc. A Athens Y. M. C. A

White flannel suit and coat embroidered in white silk floss

A description notes a white flannel dress and coat, both embroidered with white silk floss. The blouse is largely blue crepe de chine, while the coat is lined or accented with the same fabric. The piece emphasizes delicate contrast and refined tailoring.

Reelected City Officials Stand on Record in 1922

ALPHABETTA Gay city officials were reelected for two years of strict law enforcement. The record shows no tax assessments in 1922 as municipal expenses were paid from fines, led by violations of prohibition laws. Officers named include Mayor T. H. Manning and Councilmen I N Krapeon Bil Broadwell G B Maddox and J C Weatherford.

Alphabetta Gay T. H.manning I. N. Kprapeon Bil Broadwell G. B. Maddox J.C. Weatherford

Spring Millinery Trimmings Shift Hats in Shop Windows

Rattia embroidery and yarn embroidery trim straw hats now popular in shops. Bright colors dominate displays as spring millinery takes shape.

Harvard freshman halls bar Negro student lodging

A Harvard request by Roscoe Conkling Bruce for a room in freshman halls for Wilson, a Black Harvard graduate, was refused by President A Lawrence Lowell. He cites compulsory residence and racial separation, allowing open dorms but not freshman halls. Bruce, from Kendall West Virginia, is the son of Blanche Kelso Bruce.

New York Roscoe Conkling Bruce Harvard University Pauls Harvard Wilson Haseen A. Laurence Lowell Bruce Lowell Kendall W. Va Blanche Kelso Bruce United States Treasury Phillips Exeter Academy National Association For the Advancement of Volored Pdrt

Athens Visitors Among These Visitits in Athens

Wednesday visitors listed include Mrr Att and Mrs Sherman Granges of Younnaville Ohio, Russel A Singleton of At lanta, J M Wilbon Ohio, Co PB Terry Loujaville Ky, H N Fisher Atanta, Mra N Waldo Kennedy and son East ford Ohio, Mrs Alice Kennedy Ohio, J M Layman St Louis, C N Bond Atlanta, W B Mann Atlanta, B Tolbert and Mrs Tolbert Commerce, F P Boyt Atlanta, G F Perry Atlanta, R C Hamlin Atlanta, B P Walker Atlanta, H H Smith Atlanta, Pope B Erwin Atlanta, Gordon F Wood Richmond Va, T B King Chattooga Ga.

Athens Mrr Att Sherman Granges Younnaville Ohio Russel A. Singleton Atlanta J. M. Wilbon Co. PB. Terry Loujaville H. N. Fisher Atanta Mra N. Waldo Kennedy Eastford Alice Kennedy J. M. Layman St. Louis C. N. Bond W. B. Mann B.tolbert Mrs Tolbert Commerce F. P. Boyt G. F. Perry R. C. Hamlin B. P. Walker

Mothers-in-Law Jail Terms Highlight Family Quarrels

Chicago reports Judge Schulman sentences mothers-in-law after arraignments in a kidnapping case. The judge linked family quarrels to jail terms, as 2m in-laws faced charges over a three year old granddaughter. The article notes colorful dinner gowns and tropical bird imagery amid courtroom events.

Chicago

Public Service Engineers Convene National Public Service Plan

Engineers from nationwide public service groups opened a two day convention in Washington to map a national program of public service involving government agencies. The Muscle Shoals issue, supported by Henry Ford and others, is a major topic as Hoover attends as honorary guest.

Washington Hoover American Engineering Council Federated American Engineering Societies Henry Ford Herbert Hoover Federation

New Civil Service Committee Created by City Council

At a council call meeting a new standing committee named the civil service committee was added to oversee civil service matters in conjunction with the civil service commission. The move followed requests from the commission for two new Ford vehicles and a fire department readjustment. Alderman Rucker criticized dual governance and pledged to investigate, noting three divisions to city government alongside the council and the board of health.

Mayor Rucker Third Ward Civil Service Commission Board of Health Council

Raid on Whiskey Warehouse Stoppage at Hallam Distillery

York Pa An attempted raid on the bonded whiskey warehouse of the New Hallam distillery company at Hallam eight miles east of York was frustrated early Thursday. Eight men were placed under arrest after fourteen trucks and a score of men were involved in the raid on the warehouse containing liquor valued at six hundred thousand dollars.

York Pa New Hallam Distillery Company Hallam York

Mellon Believes British Debt Refunding Likely

Washington report says Chairman Mellon of the American debt commission is confident an agreement for refunding over four billion dollars of British debt will be reached before the commission’s January 20 sailing. Talks so far, data from Britain, point to a settlement plan more generous than congressional limits.

Washington Mellon American Debt Commission British Debt Commission Congress United States Great Britain

Fire destroys department stores in Altoona New York?

Fire swept the L. Godstein and Bon Ton department stores in Altoona early Thursday causing an estimated $500,000 in losses. The cause of the blaze was not yet determined.

Altoona L. Godstein Bon Ton

Two Residence Permits Granted by City Engineer

Building permits issued by City Engineer Barnett authorize two new residences in addition to three already planned by M P O Cal laghan. J M Caskey will build a one story residence for the Christian church on Dougherty Street next to the church, and A P Winston will construct another five room house on Hall Street.

Barnett M. P. O'Callaghan J.M. Caskey Christian Church Dougherty Street A. P. Winston Hall Street

ICC to probe railroad maintenance costs and car service

Notice served by the Interstate Commerce Commission states an immediate inquiry into railroad expenditures for maintenance of way equipment and freight car service. The action follows recent petitions by machinists unions tied to the July shopcraft strike, though no formal complaint had been filed yet.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Hartwell Bank elects new directors and officers

Hartwell Georgia First National Bank of Hartwell holds stockholders meeting electing A N Alford J A W Brown F T Kidd J J Jenkins J H Skelton Jr J N Mays T O Fleming B A Thornton J B Gaines J G Craft A N P Brown as directors. Officers chosen: T Kidd president J G Craft vice president J J Jenkins vice president J A W Brown vice president J L Massey cashier W G Hodges Monroe White assistant cashiers. Bank formed by consolidation on 9 capital stock 75000 with undivided profits and gui plus 54000 and 8 percent dividend declared.

T. Kidd J. G. Craft V.-P J. J. Jenkins J. A. W. Brown J. Ll. Massey W. G. Hodges Monroe White Farmers and Merchants Bank First National Bank Gui

Bantamweights Pat Moore and Bud Taylor agree to 116-pound weigh in

Memphis bantamweight Pat Moore and Terre Haute fighter Bud Taylor have agreed to a 116 pound weigh in for their ten round bout set for Monday night. The announcement came Thursday as both fighters prepared for the match.

Chicago Pat Moore Memphis Bud Taylor Terre Haute

Georgia Leads States in Navy Service Claim

A Georgia speaker argues the state contributes more men to the U S Navy than any other, not by wealth but by opportunity and moral education. He notes 1300 Georgians joined the Navy since the cruising stations opened, and cites a push from local trade groups to encourage enlistment amid concerns over labor and maritime demands.

Lucas Union Tence Was ‘Necessary, Hive Noble Sons of Georgia Ast Navy

New Steamship Line to Start Baltimore Route

Baltimore announces a new steamship line plan with a fleet to operate on scheduled service between terminal ports. Officials say the line will boost trade and ship traffic, aiming to begin operations within months.

Baltimore Aine

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