Wilson Nominated for President at Democratic Convention
Baltimore July 2 Wilson was nominated on the forty sixth ballot with 1 029 votes to 59 for Clark. Underwood withdrew and Bankhead spoke urging unity and praising Underwood's stance against sectionalism while pledging support for the eventual Democratic nominee.
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New
Marshall
Baltimore
Wilson— Bryan
Preston
Gov
Burke
Champ Clark
Woodrow Will‘son
United States
Wilson
Clark
Barkhead
Oscar Underwood
Foss
Underwood
Missaguri
Vane
Washington
Bankhead
Unit System for City and County Schools Discussed
A meeting of the board of education reviewed the proposed county unit school system bill. Mr Se Pittard and Rev W M Vile attended to aid in assessing the plan. If approved, the nine months term could be used countywide, mirroring city operations and benefiting local children.
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Board of Education
Poe County
Se Pittard
W. M. Vile
County Board For Education
Svery
Athens Saving Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend
The Athens Savings Bank announced a semiannual dividend of 3.00 dollars per share. Cashier SG A Mell stated the payout aligns with the bank’s stable earnings and emphasizes its strong financial position in the city and state.
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Athens Savings Bank
SG. A. Mell
Boy struck by unknown car at Hancock and Pulaski
Late yesterday evening Arthur Cox Jr., fourteen, son of Capt. Arthur Cox of the Southern Railway, was run over by an auto with a woman passenger near Hancock avenue and Pulaski street. The driver did not stop nor offer aid. The bicycle was recovered, the boy walked home, and his injuries proved serious though not fatal.
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Hancock Avenue
Pulaski Street
Arthur Cox, Jr
Arthur Cox
Southern Railway
G. A. Booth
Pulaski
Banner Plans Improvements for News and Mechanical Service
The Banner announces purchase of another linotype machine to enhance news service and foreign and local coverage. Arrival soon, installation will enable major improvements. Since 1832 the paper has served Athens and Clarke county and will continue to strive for progress and growth with public support.
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Banner
Athens
Clarke County
Rev T T Twitty at West End Church
Rev T T Twitty preaches each evening this week at the West End Baptist Church. His sermons are described as strong clear reflections from the Book and messages he brings, aiming to go straight to the heart of the gospel.
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T. T. Twitty
West’ End Baptist Church
Community gatherings grow as meetings draw bigger crowds
Interest rises in local meetings and congregations fill increasingly at every session. Residents are invited to attend. Butter Beans, Young tender coin. Phone 1076 Arnold.
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Arnold
Pound Takes Charge of Gordon Institute in Barnesville
Over two hundred Summer School students arrive as M. Pound, recently elected president, assumes duties at Gordon Institute. He arrives with his wife and children and moves into Winnie Davis Memorial while Branson relocates on Milledge Avenue. The campus home is prepared for occupancy.
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Peebsdie Toed
Mene Eens M. Pound
Gordon
Barnesville
Georgia
Winnie’ Davis
Branson
Milledge Avenue
Independence Day Observed In Athens
The article notes Athens will observe Independence Day with banks and other places closed. The Declaration of Independence may be read at summer school chapel or assembly, with simple commemorations likely planned for the republic’s birthday.
Glenn Lodge O O F installs officers for second half year
Glenn lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows installed its officers for the latter half of the year. Electives included T. K. Crane N G W A Church W G and H L Garbold Rec Sec. Appointed officers like W H Parnell RSNG and others were installed. Refreshments followed at Citizens Pharmacy across from the lodge.
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Glenn Lodge
Independent Order of’ Odd Fellows
T. K. Crane
N. G
W.A. Church
W. G
H. L. Garbold
W. H. Parnell
W. Anthony
N. Go
Geo. Tucker
Patat
C. G
Guardian
Willie Saye
Geo
John B. Gamble
Citizens Pharmacy
Excursion Rates via Railway Details
Excursion rates announced for railway trips with final return information and full details listed for travelers planning a jaunt by train.
Y M C A Downs S. M. C. A. In Close Baseball Victory
The Y M C A team defeated the Southern Manufacturing huskies 5 to 3 at Herty Field. McDonald pitched a strong game allowing five hits while Brown contributed two hits and played on the mound for the S M C squad.
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Herty Field
Souther Manufacturing
Neverslet
Forett
McDonald
Brown
Georgia
Orphean Quartette Pleasing the People
The Orphean Musical Troupe gave delightful programs at the chapel on campus under the summer school chatauqua course. The male quartet impressed with specialty instrument work and earned gracious encores from the audience.
Prayer Meeting at First Methodist Led by Presiding Elder
The regular mid week prayer service at First Methodist Church will be held this afternoon at 5 o clock in the Sunday school rooms. Rev B P Allen the presiding elder of the Athens district will conduct the meeting and all are invited to attend.
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First Methodist Church
B. P. Allen
Athens
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Democratic Party
Missouri
Athens Saving Bank
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Ark Socured
West. End Church
MR. Pound
S. N.S
Uni
Glenn “Lodge
Fourth Central
Johnson
Autman
Ei Denton
Collins
Goodwin
Fy Lampkin
Cobb
Rocock
Zerbes
Ib R. Hodgson
A Johnson
Sena
Balln
Donald
Werrey
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