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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1922
Page
1
Clarke tax figures reveal a drop in rail workers after a labor walkout causing idle crews. Officials trace declines to reduced demand and staffing pauses amid the dispute, with authorities urging restoration of operations.
In Athens few trains operated as five railroad lines including the Seaboard Air Line, Southern, Central of Georgia, Georgia Line, and Gainesville Midland ran with minimal impact due to no local shops. Across Chicago, over 300,000 railway workers walked off Saturday at 10 a.m. amidst widespread disorder reports.
Athens reports 1922 county tax figures show a drop from the prior year totaling a net loss in assessed values. J H Dorsey notes factors behind depreciation include vehicle and livestock value declines, returned notes, and county lands listed outside the county, with 1921 totals and 1922 tax bases detailed for Clarke County and Athens city.
AUGUSTA Ga Passenger rates on the interurban line of the Augusta Aiken Railway and Light Company will be increased from five to eight cents next Tuesday in line with a United States circuit court order at Richmond Va which held that the five cent zones are maintained by the court ruling and by South Carolina authorities.
Ruby Lee Culbertson eight daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Culbertson died Tuesday at 2 p m at the residence on Gum Corner road in Winterville She had lived in Clarke county one year and was a member of the Methodist Sunday school She was a pupil in the Winterville Public School Survived by parents and three sisters Funeral service this afternoon at the Winterville Methodist Church with interment in the family cemetery Bernstein Brothers in charge of arrangements
Atlanta Ga The bill to prevent pool rooms in the state has drawn strong opposition and sparked a sharp public clash as supporters and critics exchange positions in the heated debate.
New York buyers pay $1.50 each for watermelons from Georgia while local retail prices run 70 cents to $1.50. Herschel Jones, director of the Georgia Department of Farms and Markets, cites high freight and cartage costs and a four middleman markup as the reason for price spread.
Athen Boy Scouts announce a low cost, well supervised camp at Burton Lake in North Georgia August 1 to 15. Troop 4 Scout Master J L Sexton reports tents, cots, and meals supplied by local citizens, with no incidental charges for grounds or maintenance. Competent cooks and strict rules ensure safety, with emphasis on character and outdoor skills.
The Allen R. Fleming Post of the American Legion in Athens has arranged a full holiday program for Tuesday regarding the Fourth of July. Activities include boxing, fireworks, a dance, a film titled Flashes of Action, and an address by Dunlap. The event aims to draw visitors and provide value with baseball, prize fighters, and an army-themed film showing at Palace Theatre.
Mayor George C. Thomas issued a proclamation declaring Tuesday July 4 a city holiday in Athens and Northeast Georgia. He urged merchants to close after 2 PM for part of the day to support a program organized by the American Legion and invited citizens to attend Sanford Field exercises.
Special to Banner-Herald from Atlanta Ga Judge G H Howard states he will not run for governor in the incoming primary He believes the legislature will adopt a bond plan during the term of good government and that within two years at least seventy million in bonds will be issued by the state for road and related projects
After adjournment for Fourth of July, Georgia lawmakers discuss a planned probe of the agriculture department. Senate leaders L. C. Brown and J. J. Thomas plan to advance a resolution with support expected to grow in both houses. Past attempts failed, but recent dissatisfaction and an efficiency report fuel a likely investigation.
A joint committee on highways in Atlanta heard arguments for a 75.9 million dollar road bond. No decision was made. executives will meet next Thursday with highway officials and the U.S. engineer to report a definite plan. Speakers included C G H Howard Edgar Watkins TM G Farmer and J Tom Winn. Some members oppose bonds though others favor at least 10 million to access government funding.
Scouts urge thrift as Camp for Scouts returns to Lake Burton this year. Organizers call for early savings and planning for a large gathering with cooking and supplies, stressing thriftiness and preparedness.
Miss Mildred Rutherford gave a costumed lecture titled The Old South to Summer School visitors accompanied by songs and dances of the era. The talk, praised by Richmond papers, featured Rutherford in Civil War attire and argued there was no lost cause, noting Southern and Northern soldiers held different views on slavery and reconstruction.
Mail delivery yesterday marked the final entrant day for the state house offices in the September 13 primary. All gubernatorial and capitol office candidates were required to pay their entrance fees on or before July 1, with the ruling not applying to local races and their closing dates.
In Aberdeen North Carolina John McNeill aged 65 and his 12 year old grandson McDonald were killed Saturday when Seaboard Airline train No 41 struck their automobile at a street crossing. Both men were badly mutilated and died en route to the hospital.
Postmaster Paul L. Smith follows instructions from Congressman Brand to extend mall delivery across the city, including the Iora School area, based on Kiwanis Club efforts. Brand notes the delivery is authorized to begin pending Post Office Department investigation. Local men have aided in the extension work for months.
Gay J. R. Tyre and a Wayne County deputy sheriff telephoned Sheriff Rogers to report Harvey and Joe Jordan, two Black men convicted of criminal assault who had been respited by the Governor, were taken near Lanes Bridge in Liberty county and lynched while en route to Savannah for safekeeping.
A letter proposes a June 1923 gathering in Athens of large city representatives and southern commercial secretaries trained in college work. The plan, if approved by University of Georgia authorities, would feature lectures, classes, round tables on secretarial and civic tasks, plus agricultural and economic talks. A committee is set to identify colleges to invite.
A fragmentary report describes a contentious dispute near White City over a ditch deemed in need of damming or turning. Neighbors Mrs. Bradley and Mr. Butler clash on water control, with residents disputing impacts on nearby properties and roads.
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