Sixth District Wins In Georgia High School Field Day
Georgia high school athletes from seven districts gathered at Sanford Field Athens for the annual Field Day events. The Sixth district led with 25 points, Lanier High School Macon contributing 13 points including three relay members. Winners are listed for sprints, jumps, hurdles, shot put and the relay with Lanier and district rivals contending for top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Field
Athens
Georgia
Aig
Lanier High School
Macon
SS Sale
Simpson
Avery
Cochran
Rogers
Pressley
Simpegon
Hillsman
Kimball
Thompson
Crump
Harlem
Kytle
Steele
Rummell
Printup
Davis
Clarke
Cliff Brannen
Bob ‘McWhorter
Scare Rats
Foccer
Brinson Route Preference Draws Savannah Interest to Athens
Washington Georgia July 4 Savannah business leaders press for a Brinson railroad line to run from Waynesboro through Wilkes County to Athens. Savannah proposes to back the Athens route with financial backing and public support, urging Brinson to settle the route quickly in favor of Athens over Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinson
Savannah
Athens
Washington
Brinson Railroad
Waynesboro
Augusta
Wilkes
Ten Houses Sell For About 579 In Athens
Ten houses in Athens including an eight room two story dwelling and a seven room house on the Carlton lot, site for a new county courthouse, sold for about 575. Purchasers were J H Becker B S Lyndon John J Arnold and Joe Peeler. The county of Clarke sold the property formerly used for county offices across from the Georgian hotel and the livery stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ty of Glarke
J. H. Becker
B. S. Lyndon
John J. Arnold
Joe Peeler
Carlton
Peabody Alumni Hold Georgia Meeting at Athens Today
The first Georgia general meeting of the Peabody School for Teachers alumni will convene at noon in the downstairs library assembly room on the UGA campus. Prof. Kyle T. Alfriend presides with Dr. T. J. Wooster as president. Dr. Bruce R. Payne and Dr. C. E. Little attend as featured speakers. The group plans to form a Georgia state organization as hundreds of alumni gather in Athens for conferences and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Peabody School For Teachers
University of Georgia
Kyle T. Alfriend
Macon
City High School
Alfriend
Alumni Association
T. J. Wooster
School of Education
Bruce R. Payne
George Peabody College
Charles E. Little
Peabody
C. E. Little
L. 8. Wampler
C. Branson
J. R. Moseley
George White, Jr
Athens
Wooster
E. C. Branson
D. L. Ernest
Ida Young
Jarrell
Little
Payne
Stella C. Center
Misssissippi
Peebles
Hall County
G. W. White
Tenth Agricultural School
Hancock County
C. W. Reynolds
Atlanta
Splendid Features Secured for NRA Camp at Nacoochee
Young Men’s Christian Association campers in Athens plan a two week summer outing in Nacoochee Valley from July 10 to 28. The camp features woodcraft and nature study with a Bird Lover’s Contest and a forestry prize. Notables include Pat and Charlie Mell, Jim Baker, Olin Brooks, Dr. Ned Bancroft, Dr. DeLoach, and Prof. Akerman. Cost is $13.50. members urged to join and attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Association
Pat
Charlie Mell
Augusta
Jim Baker
West Point
Forbes
Ned Pancroft
Medical College
Richmond
Bancroft
Athens
Ife
Will
Be. Pagar
DeLoach
University of Georgia
Southland
Georgia
Akerman
Forrestry
Nacoochee Valley
Fourth of July Excursion Rates Offer Limited Return
Excursion fares on the Central of Georgia Railway go on sale July 23 with a final return limit of July 8. In addition a vaudeville program plays at Colonial, described as cool and comfortable. The text notes sale of several old buildings for specific sums and a rush to clear the site due to a trade contract requiring removal within a set period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Georgia Railway
Jossey's Fresh Clean Groceries Ad
Local ad lists Jossey's Fresh Clean Groceries with telephone orders 4176. Prices include fresh country eggs 162 3¢ per dozen, large fries 35c, beans 31 2c per pot, New Trish potatoes 43c peck, English peas 26c per unit, sugar 1.37 per 10 lbs, Silver Leaf lard 1.25 per 10 lbs, and water-ground meal 55c per half-bushel. Also notes good vaudeville at Colonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jossey
N. Y
State Association Opens Annual High School Conference
The state high school association begins its annual conferences with many teachers superintendents and principals in attendance for 1912 1913. Officers named include President J S Stewart Georgia University, Vice President O R Horton Georgia Military College, and Secretary J H Parks Madison. Multiple subject conferences are scheduled throughout the day including mathematics history languages science English agricultural industrial education and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State High School Association
J. S. Stewart
University of Georgia
O. R. Horton
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville
J. H. Parks
Madison
H. R. Hunt
C. A. Maupin
Association
Birmingham
Ala
Roy Dimmitt
Birmingham Public Schools
Columbus Public
Clyde B. Shuman
Tubman High
Augusta
Elizabeth G. Holt
Richmond
Katherine Davis
Columbus
M. M. Parks
Georgia Normal and Industrial’ College
Camp 10 Be Fine This Year At YWCA Camp
More than twenty young women plan to attend the YWCA camp with last year’s attendees eager for departures on the fifteenth. Mr and Mrs Swift host as chaperones with new features like tennis peach packing and a river day ride. Miss Stennis will provide details by phone 577 and the board thanks Athens supporters for the fall installment toward building subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Athens
Bets Declared Off in Wolgast Rivers Bout
In yesterday afternoon’s lightweight bout between Wolgast and Rivers bets were declared off. The event was promoted as a lightweight clash with no wagering allowed on the outcome.
Second Payment of City Taxes Due on the Fifteenth
The second city tax payment for this year is due on the fifteenth of this month. Taxes may be paid between the fifteenth and thirty first. after that, executions will be issued against all defaulters. Citizens who paid earlier or later face fines and levies. The city’s new system saved interest and reduced overdraft costs. books will open on the fifth.
Athens Dogs Targeted by City Dog Catcher
The dog catcher is pursuing dogs in Athens and warns residents to tag their pets. Many pedigreed canines have already been taken in, and owners risk loss of freedom for a year if untagged. The piece also notes boxing results with Ad Wolgast getting the win by decision over Rivers in a disputed thirteenth round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Ad ‘Wolgast
Wolgast
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lanier
Coun
THE
Peabody Alumni
Nashville
Teachers’ College
MC. A
Nacoochee
Colonial
Coronilal
Jossey's
State Association
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!