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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1922

Page

13

Poppy Lady Miss Moina Michael Honored For Memorial Idea

Miss Moina Michael, daughter of a Confederate veteran, is praised for inspiring the use of the poppy as a memorial flower. She helped refugees, worked with the YMCA and Red Cross, and authored the poem We Shall Keep The Faith. Her idea gained support from U S leaders and veterans groups, becoming a symbol of remembrance nationwide.

Moina Michael Ot Athend Gia Michael Nerlca Germany Italy America M.C. A Columbia Univer John McRae Flanders Fields Madame E. Guerin France LeSeme Paris C. H. Brand Congress Georgia Miss Michael War Department Rewel W. Elton Veterans of Foreign Wars Ellsworth Wilson National Memorial University Association Washington McRea Misa Flander's Red Cross National World War Memorial University Association A. m George Foster Peabody National Committee Greve State Committee Peabody Athens Memorial University

Bandit Robbery Fails at Textile National Bank Run

In Philadelphia eight bandits attempted to hold up Textile National Bank runners transporting 12500 to Stead and Miller Upholstery Mill. A policeman and two runners were wounded while one bandit was believed killed and the gang escaped in a Washington DC license car.

Philadelphia Textile National Bank Washington, D. C Stead and Miller John C. Mitchell

National Guard Sent to Cabin Creek and Paint Creek District

Charleston West Virginia dispatch reports two National Guard companies deployed to Cabin Creek and Paint Creek districts to quell a nascent march against mines. Governor Morgan ordered the mobilization after reports of men gathering on Paint Creek and marching toward Dry Branch Cabin Creek.

Charleston W. VA National Guard Cabin Creek Paint Creek Morgan Dry Branch Cabin Creek

Sunday School Contest Planned by Athens and Savannah

The Bible School of the First Christian Church of Athens challenges the First Christian Church of Savannah in a Sunday school attendance contest beginning Sunday July 2. Athenians urged to attend with families to help Athens “wallop” Savannah and drown the Tybee sea roar. A special class for Summer School attendees will be taught in the auditorium. Attendance is the focus.

Bible School First Christian Church of Athens First Christian Church of Savannah Old Savannah Old Athens

Contorted OCR fragment on counting and cultural notes

Fragmentary text discusses counting methods and assembly, mentions Eskimo, Hudson Clay, Feathers, and a bird native to Sendink. Tone mimics a confusion of phrases and stray quotes, offering little clear narrative or factual detail.

Sendink

Announcement of candidacy and bank meeting notes

Announcement of candidacy to succeed in the Superior Court pending Democratic action. The Athens Savings Bank schedules its annual meeting of stockholders at the Banking House on July 4 at 10 a.m.

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