Athens to Host American Legion Meet Next Year
Athens leaders plan to lure the 1922 American Legion convention to Athens Columbus hosts the current three day gathering with many delegates and visitors expected Allen RR Fleming Jr and Miller Holden lead a push for next year’s meeting The Chamber of Commerce and civic groups back the effort Savannah also eyes the bid but Athens is favored to win
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American Legion
Georgia
Mongoye
Columbus
O. Miller
Frank Holden
Allen RR. Fleming, Jr
Colum
Seethens
Miller
Holden
Tocain
Lens
Chamber of Commerce
Sod
Savannaty
Athens
Proposal to amend constitution on bearing arms debated
A state legislator proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to regulate how arms are carried while preserving the right to keep and bear arms. The measure would permit side arms and pistols to be restricted by form and manner, with exemptions for military in service and officers on duty.
Death of Homer V. Black at Asheville reported
Homer V. Black, longtime associate professor of chemistry at the University of Georgia and a frequent figure in Athens, was seriously ill in Asheville, North Carolina for several weeks and his death was expected. He had held a position with the university before his health declined.
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Homer V. Black
Asheville
Mutt Sear
N.C
Black
University of Geor AB
Dempsey Heads to Jenny City for Championship Defense
Allante City June 30 Jack Dempsey rested after a day of loafing at home. He plans to travel to Jenny City with his party to prepare for the heavyweight title defense against Georges Carpentier. A crowd of admirers from Chicago filled his front porch as they greeted the champion.
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Allante City
Jack Dempsey
Jenny City
Georges Carepentier
Dempsey
Tke
Chicago
Carpentier Feels Stronger Before Upcoming Fight
Georges Carpentier told AP he feels better than ever before a fight after finishing a long training session in Khasst New York. He weighed 172 pounds and shadow boxed with acrobatic stunts, planning light exercise tomorrow and possibly Saturday morning.
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Carpentier
Associated Press
Khasst
N.Y
Georges Carpentier
Satuday Morifins
Athens barbecue honors guests with county figures
A large crowd from Athens and Oglethorpe attended a barbecue in Oglethorpe County honoring Misa Van Wilkins and guests Anne Kirkland Julia Marks Annie Jordan and Dorothy Horne. Hosts Messrs Bacon Callaway and Big Un Mathewson organized the event though Mathewson missed it due to wheat thresher work. Big Newixon led the occasions, frequent in summer.
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Misa van Wilkins
Anne Kirkland
Julia Marks
Annie Jordan
Dorothy Horne
Messrs
Bacon, Callaway
Big UN
Mathewson
Oglethorpe County
Bacon
Attegsa
Oglethorpe
Mesxra
Baccon
Callaway
Athens
Mer. Callaway
Cathiway
Booth
Woodie Cal
Disabled Veterans Meet San Francisco Convention In 1922
Netrov Michigan June 30 reports San Francisco chosen as the 1922 meeting place for the Disabled American Veterans of Foreign Wars at the final session of the organization’s first convention. Cincinnati named permanent headquarters, with Judge Robert H. Marx of Cincinnati reelected national president. John McBarland of Athens Georgia and Milton J. Culp of Louisville Kentucky selected as junior vice commanders.
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Associated Press
Netrov
Mich
San Francisco
Disabled American Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cincinnati
Robert HH. Marx
John Mcbarland
Athens
Milton J. Culp
Louisville
Kentucky
Sixty Students Ready to Enter Settlement Plan
The Ath ens Chamber of Commerce board held a special meeting to consider a federal plan for a cooperative agricultural settlement for rehabilitation students at the State College of Agriculture. About sixty students favor participation, with three plans reviewed. a small individual acreage option appears most feasible. President Rhodes and Dr Soule will appoint a committee to study land tracts purchasable at reasonable prices for ex soldiers in training at the University. Attending were President F.O. Miller Broxton H. P. Lawrence M. G. Nicholson J. Warren Smith Fleetwood Lanter E. W. Carroll and U S Department of Vocational Education representatives.
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Athens Chamber of Commmerce
State College of Agriculture
The
Agricultural College
Rhodes
Soule
FO. Miller
Broxton
H. P. Lawrence
M. G. Nicholson
J. Warren Smith
Fleetwood Lanter
E. W. Carroll
United States Department of Vocational Education
Dorsey withdraws charges in Upson County matter
A public statement from Dr. A H Black reports former Governor Dorsey withdrew charges related to Upson County. The mass meeting committee said affidavits proved the charges in The Negro in Georgia pamphlet false and asserted there had never been a lynching in Upson County. Race relations in the county were described as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paston
Dorsey
India
Georgia
Ed White
Upson County
A. H. Black
Upton County
Water Carnival At Y Tonight Public Invited
The public is invited to a water carnival at the Y on Friday night at 8:30. The program includes demonstrations of swimming strokes and lifesaving, followed by races for preps and seniors, and water wrestling. Demonstrators include James Harris, Carlton Mell, Martin Kilpatrick, Walter Forbes, and Roswell Mallory.
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James Harris
Carlton Mell
Martin Kilpatrick
Walter Forbes
Roswell Mallory
M. Kilmarick
W. T. Forbes
H. Jarrell
F. Dudley
J. Harris
S. Epps
S. Wingfield
8. Upson
Pat Mell
DB. Campbell
F. Price
George Ashford
J. Boley
Carlton Jeater
Watson Opposed To Confirm Taft As Justice
Washington report details opposition to Charles Taft for the Supreme Court by Senators Borah Johnson and La Follette among Republicans. The final Senate vote was 60 to 4 against Taft’s confirmation with Thomas J. Watson of Georgia joining in opposition. Democrats defended Taft, saying the selection was politically motivated and aimed at a swift court reorganization.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Taft
Harding
The
United Tes Atpeenie
Senate
Soeision
Horat
Idaho
Johnson
California
Labollette
Wisconsin
White House
Borah
Lake
Supreme Court
Taft Declares Ambition of Life Realized Chief Justice
Montreal June 30 Taft says it has been his lifelong ambition to be chief justice and now that it is realized he trembles at the thought of serving well. He expects to return to the United States July 7 to take the oath of office confer with the attorney general and thank the president in person.
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Associated Press
Montreal
William H. Taft
Grand Trunk Railway
United States
Georgia Alumni Back War Memorial Fund Campaign
Chancellor David C. Barrow returned to Athens after a state tour promoting the War Memorial fund. Alumni meetings in Columbus and Macon sparked strong support as the drive to raise 1,000,000 dollars, with 2,500,000 state match, is planned for October 1 to November 11.
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David C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Athens
Alunni
Alma
Columbus
Macon
State of Georgia
June Business Readjustment Still Not Concluded
The June business review by the Federal Reserve Board says US activity shows price declines accelerating but overall prospects remain inconclusive. It notes that the readjustment period has not ended, with unemployment in steel and iron sectors remaining largely unchanged.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Authorities say Dempsey Carpentier bout set for Saturday
Jersey City June 30 Authorities say a permit for the Dempsey Carpentier boxing match will be issued and that no further legal obstacles remain. County Prosecutor Garven and Governor Edwards indicate noninterference if no conspiracy evidence appears. The fight starts at 2 PM EST.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
N. JL
Capital Removal To Be Taken Up In Committee
Special to The Ranger Atlanta June 30 The first legislative committee meeting focused on the capital removal issue led by Sen Ed Wohlwender of Columbus. The constitution amendments panel will study the measure while water power bills and Peach County creation face delays until after holidays. The capital removal bill will be reviewed by the constitution amendments committee rather than the senate public properties panel. The executive mansion sale to derail the capital removal effort will be handled by the public properties committee when introduced in the assembly.
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Atlanta
Senate
Ed Wohlwender
Columbus
Erron County
Municipal League of Georgia
WIM
Peach
Hardwick
Senate Public Properies Committee
Constitution Amendments Committee
Public Properties Committee
Macon Girl Wins Declamation Medal At C of C Meeting
Mixa Louise Anderson of Macon won the Anna Bryant Lane Medal for excellence in the historical declamation contest at the Georgia Children of Confederacy conference in session yesterday. Baum Dreyer of Dub Up was named honorary second prize winner.
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Mixa Louise Anderson
Macon
Anna Bryant Lane
Georgia Children of Confederacy
Baum Dreyer
Dub Up
Senate organizes committees in Georgia regarding University of Georgia
Senator Herbert Clay announced committee appointments including Fleming as Eighth chairman and Go Ineke as vice chairman on legislation affecting the University of Georgia. The appropriation and finance panel lists Walker as chairman and Nix as vice chairman with a large slate of members.
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Herbert Clay
Georgia Senate
Universlty of Georgia
Fleming
Ineke
Bellah
Vatnoir
Hitchens
Johns
Brown
Foy
Snaw
Cena
Jones
Lond
Thorpe
Walker
Nix
Belah
Aiken
Boykin
Davin
Blix
Jackson
Campbell
Rountree
Manson
Girl Reserves Enjoyable Outing in Athens Summer
The Girl Reserves under the Young Women's Christian Association organized several groups Read Wing Helparbit Non-Squabbule Miss Millie and Excel sor for a joyful afternoon at Jennings Mill. Chaperones included Mesdames Morton Podgson Dave Paddock Sam Nickerson and Miss Olga Reaves Hazel Hodgson. More outings are planned for the summer months.
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Qeak
Athens
Memgery
Young Women's Christian Association
Helparbit
Millie
Excelsor
Jenning’s Mill
Mesdames Morton Podgson
Dave Paddock
Sam Nickerson
Paul
Missex
Olga Reaves
Hazel Hodgson
Wicely
Kiwanis Rotary in Water Meet at Y Tonight
Kiwanis club held a semianonthly meeting at City M. M. 4a building with lunch and a report by Dr. W A Worsham on the international Kiwanis convention in Cleveland. He described sessions, resolutions, and the Toronto bid for next year while Babson forecast southern prosperity. A baseball style Kiwanis Rotary clash is planned for tonight with Erwin and Hodgson naming teams and a barbecue and baseball event slated after.
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Kiwanis Club
Chel
South
Worsham
By. Babson
America
Babson
United States
Kiwanis
Rotary
Hay
Will Erwin
Kiwagils
Mertoy Hodgson
Uta Motaru
Washington
Wiar
Washington, Ga
Cluvt
Atheny Club
Pertips
Georgia Confed Children seek May Thirty Memorial Day
The Georgia state conference of the Children of the Confederacy adopted a resolution opposing proposals for a federal oration day on May 30. It urges making May Thirty a memorial day in Georgia to honor all state war heroes.
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Georgia
Lero
Navy Bill Tied Up in Senate by House Cuts
Washington June 30 Objections to the house reductions of the naval appropriations bill tied up the measure in the senate. With all naval appropriations under consideration, the fiscal year budget faced midnight implications and a technical lapse of funds. Leaders hoped for a disposition tomorrow in both chambers.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Rotary profile of W. C. Jordan from Athens banker to golf
Chas in Rotary profiles W. C. Jordan vice president of American State Bank and a leading Athens citizen born in Davisboro Georgia. An alumnus of Georgia Tech he belongs to Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Baptists. He plays golf at Cloverhurst Club and is grand high priest of the Royal Arch Masons in the state. His address is American State Bank and home at 88 Milledge Avenue. Birthday is December 1st.
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Welby Cornelius Jordan
American State Bank
Davisboro
Washington County
Georgia
Athens
Georgia School of Technology
Happy” Wier
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Baptlet Church
Cloverhurst Country Club
Masons
K. P.é
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch
Milledge Avenue
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Allen R. Fleming, Jr
Post
Jack
Johnny Coulon
Johnny
Chamber Commerce
Thomaston
Watson
Borah, Johnson and LaFollette
Barrow
Law
Descamp
Watenés
Georges
Descamps
Carp
Manhasset
Washington Club
Navy
Chas, RE. Martin
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