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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1922

Page

4

Two Prime School Needs Dictate Bond Priorities

The city Board of Education should prioritize a new Nantahala avenue ward four and five school structure and a replacement for the Daxter street building. An up to date Baxter street site should be avoided due to its location opposite Jeruel Academy. If trimming is needed, start with other items and fund these two essential projects first.

City Board of Education Nantahala Avenue Natahala School Daxter Street Baxter Street Jeruel Academy Vanderleith College Avenue Rosa Porderelt Citizens Bank and Trust Company

Purging Our Pension Rolls in Georgia

A Georgia writer urges trimming Confederate pension rolls. He argues few veterans deserve pensions while criticizing widows who married veterans late or after, and urges ending pensions for nonresidents and older widows. He calls for state funding only for truly deserving cases and dismissal of others.

Georgia Poe Berlin

Hoover Optimistic On European Trade And Cotton Outlook

Herbert Hoover speaks with cautious optimism on European economic impact on US trade and farm markets. He notes Europe may buy as much this year if America extends credit, and that raw materials especially cotton will drive demand. He remains firm that unions support a solid cotton trade despite mixed outlook for Europe.

Herbert Hoover United States Moorer Europe America

Relief for Unemployed in Houston City Hiring Program

In Houston Texas unemployed men proving fitness are hired as city workers at a daily wage of 1.25 dollars. About 250 men report at parks daily to receive coffee and two sandwiches for ten cents. The program offers a first chance at better jobs, despite the low pay, while officials note cities can do more for working unemployed.

Ieee Houston Texas Thore

ATHENS NOTES AND MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS

General Secretary Forbes of the Y M C A in Georgia and Florida spoke at a convention on physical training with a well received address. Judge Wingfield narrowly escaped injury when an automobile sped past a streetcar near the Clarke County courthouse. Miss Annie Lampkin married J E Porter in a Wednesday ceremony. they left for a brief visit before settling in Macon.

Forbes Land Association Georgia Florida 8. B. Wingfield Clarke County Prince Avenue Court House Annie Lampkin W. W. Lampkin J. E. Porter Macon Mr. Worterfield Pierce Athens Lilly Morris J. Gumport New York Louis Morris Lexington

British Evacuation From Ireland Speeds Up

The Allied report notes rapid British troop withdrawals from Ireland with daily batches leaving Dublin and other ports. Dublin garrison to depart this week. five barracks to be repurposed as workmen housing. Irish government assumes control of redlined barracks as green uniform production expands.

Dublin Associated Press Ireland Treland Dublin City Northern Ireland England Ulster

Solemn Conclave Preparations Under Way In Rome

Preparations for Thursday's papal conclave proceed in the Sistine Chapel. Cardinals will vote to elect Benedict XV's successor after three requiem masses. Black vestments for non cardinals and oath of secrecy for all attendants are ordered. A Vatican commission will check credentials of participants.

Rome Associated Press Benedict XV Sistine Chapel Vatican Sala Regia Sacred College Sistine

Prince Lodovico Chigi Alban Della Rovere Title Recitation

The text notes a chapel reredos fitted with a platform for the Cardinals and catalogs the ceremonial orders spoken by Prince Lodovico Chigi Alban Della Rovere, describing his extensive formal titles and noble ranks within the Church and Holy Roman Empire.

Prince Chigi Lodovigo Chigi Alban Della Rovere Holy Church Holy Roman Empire The Soriano Ampaigna Mugiano Pecorareccio Cattelfusano Censano Ogiata Scrofano Vittoro Gedoa Veneto

Ladies Society Meets Tuesday at First Methodist Church

The Young Ladies Missionary Society will meet in the Baracca room of the First Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. All members are requested to be present.

Young Ladies’ Missionary Society Baracca First’ Methodist Church

A Verse and a Vignette with Thrift and Economy

A reflective piece riffs on Ben Franklin, editing thrift and economy to stress prudent spending. The speaker quotes Poor Richard to advocate careful management of expenses and self discipline in daily life. The verse laments waste and promotes self restraint as a path to financial lift.

Ben Franklin Richard

No-To-Bac Advertisement Claims Easy Tobacco Cure

An advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a simple, harm free tablet that stops tobacco cravings. It promises complete relief from all craving and offers a guaranteed refund through the druggist if not effective.

Associated Press Ech Boware Phinizy

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