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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1922

Page

6

Tournament Entries Coming and DeHart to Coach

Tournament entries are coming with major colleges like Vanderbilt Centre Mississippi College Citadel and North Carolina confirming participation. DeHart named head coach for football basket ball and baseball at the University of Georgia after Rafferty’s resignation, with links to Howard College and Washington and Lee. Bruce to be tried Thursday. Alabama strong and Mercer prep rising. Georgia faces Clemson Furman and South Carolina as key tests.

J. Stegeman University of Georgia DeHart W. and Cope Sewanee Howard College Athens Allens Loneiman State Vanderbilt Centre Mississippi College Citadel University of Mississippi University of North Carolina Clemson Furman Mercer Auburn Tech Alabama Mississippi Milsaps Kentucky Newberry Georgia Washington and Lee Virginia South Carolina Bir‘ham Southern College Yates Macon Dave Yates Bruce Red Cross South Southeastern Department Rafferty Jimmy de Hart de Hart Hart University of Cincinnati Generals Tech Atlanta Tuscaloosa Birmingham Athletic Club Bernier Georgia Tech Atlanta Athletic Club

Local grocer ad highlights fresh vegetables and meats

A fragmented ad from KING HODGSON CO and ANOLD ABNEY & CO lists fresh produce and meats. It promotes peas, squash, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, onions, and fruits with prices such as corn beef hash 26c and 2% sliced pineapple 35c, noting good country butter and various meats.

King Hodgson Co Ki Na Hodgson Co OLD Abney & CO

Cotton breed and farming tactics from Georgia interview

In an interview with the New York Journal, the Georgia farmer discusses cotton improvement, favoring a short limbed plant that fruits near the ground and yields a sixteenth inch staple. He advocates calcium arsenate against weevils, autumn or spring plowing, crop rotation, and expanding forage and hog production to meet rising demand.

Georgia

Former soldiers identified in grim mass grave findings

The report details ongoing work at a grave site where 2 016 bodies have been identified. Major Heidner and Captain Wynne discuss identification protocols, including delaying return home until Graves Registration confirms identity. Questions arise about race and burial practices at the post.

Ubbard Cation Samuel J. Heidner West Point N. Y Wee Major Heidner Hubbard United States Gee Charteau W. Nn Weshington Captain Wine Gatuain Wynne Wald Senator Watson

Georgia Road Conditions Improve Amid Dry Weather

Highway Weather Service reports major roads from Atlanta north east and south are now dry and passable. Country roads remain rough but usable. the Tallulah Falls route is slippery yet still passable with care. Milner Barnesville Forsyth and Fort Valley routes are improving. light rainForecast not expected to hinder progress. c F von Herrmann.

Atlanta Tallulah Falls Barnesville Forsyth Fort Valley Georgia C. F. von Herrmann

Acquit Stubbs of Intimidation Case at Greenville

George Stubbs, the first of 28 indicted for intimidating workers of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic last summer, was acquitted in Greenville on Tuesday. The trial concluded with a verdict clearing Stubbs of the charge.

Greenville Georgia George Stubbs Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic

Laughs Galore Bring 3 Wise Fools to Colonial Theatre

John Golden presents the comedy 3 Wise Fools at the Colonial Theatre Thursday evening. He promotes laughter as a weapon against blue laws, claiming the show’s “Prescription” is free and can be enjoyed at home without permits. The production, in its fourth year, has toured from New York to London and Australia, with prior runs in Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia.

John Golden Colonial Theatre Criterion Theatre New York Chicago Toston Philadelphia London Austalia Ore Fert

Early History Of Oglethorpe County Rail Plans

Larry Gantt notes promoters wanted a Lexington route but faced opposition from Governor Gilmer and elites who feared undesirable citizens. He argues the terrain would have made the railroad costly, as the line from Athens to Augusta followed a natural ridge with no streams crossed. He promises more facts in a future column.

Lexington Gilmer Athens Augusta Oglethorpe County

Margie Dainty Musigirl Show Brings Lively Comedy to Colonial

The McGregor Company presents Margie a musical comedy at the Colonial Theatre tonight at 8:30. Featuring Elmer Cloudy and a nimble chorus, the revue promises fast pace and steady laughs with energetic dance and stage acts.

Margie Colonial Tonight Colonial Theatre McGregor Company, Inc Elmer Cloudy Thomas Hardin Toon Edwards Hugo Myers

Clarke County Superior Court Dis Man Cases

Tuesday session of the Clarke county superior court disposed of many criminal cases. Most were minor, with fines or short jail terms. one acquittal. Defendants faced include Erwin Ramsey who received one to two years for selling liquor, Leroy Ebehardt guilty with twelve months for carrying concealed weapons, Ed Williams fined 100 dollars or twelve months for auto theft, Grady Howard guilty and jailed twelve months for pistol, Will Mathias fined 100 dollars or twelve months for pistol, Joe Jackson fined 1 dollar or twelve months for cow theft, Brandy Jones fined 100 dollars or twelve months for pistol, Son Peterson sentenced six months for liquor possession and a further penalty for making liquor.

Tuseday Clarke County Superior Court Erwin Ramsey Charlie Hester Fred Armour Leroy Ebehardt Ed Williams Grady J Howard Lana Will Mathias Joe Jackson Brandy Jones Peterson

Bradwell Named Athens Juvenile Court Justice

Clarke county grand jury discussed juvenile court problems at its Tuesday session. Social workers urged an immediate plan for delinquent youth. Two options were under study: a regional detention home or farm with shared counties. Officials expect concrete plans in coming days to address rising juvenile crime.

Blanton Fortson R. C. Orr Clarks J. D. Bradwell Clarke County Grand Jury Clarke Claake Citisens Mauruadera

Genoa Economic Conference Invitation Referred for Study

An invitation to attend the Genoa economic conference was received at the state department on Tuesday but officials refused comment pending a study.

Genoa State Department

City Fathers Oppose Large Bond Issue Now

Mayor George C. Thomas told the county commissioners that the city will grant to schools only space and comfort, opposing an $800,000 bond for school improvements. He favored quick disposal of the issue and called for a meeting this week. The council discussed paving Barberville Princeton and Jefferson roads and building a River Street bridge with county funding, while avoiding higher city taxes this year.

George C. Thomas Board of County Commissioners H. B. Heywood G. Armstrong Barberville Princeton Efferson River Street Thomas

Yams Sent to England Sample Shipments Planned

West Carolina sweet potatoes are prepared for export to England. One thousand cartons of two pounds each will be shipped to Liverpool aboard the steamship Wekika, with special cartons sent to King George and Premier Lloyd George.

Charleston 4. C South Carolina Liverpool King George Lloyd George

Pleased That Judge Brand Is Improving

The Tribune reports Congressman Charing H. Brand is recovering and expected to regain full health soon. The message from Georgia notes he is among the ablest and most useful members, with wishes for his prompt return to active service. Community notices invite readers to a Christmas tree event at the Peoples Bank, urging opening an account, with the Inga' Club meeting before the tree on January 31.

the Tribune Charing H. Brand Charlie Brand Georgia Tribune Peoples Bank Christmay Inga’ Club Tie Tree J

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