Second Citizen Killed by Lightning in 48 Hours
George Smith of Danielsville area died instantly yesterday when struck by a lightning flash during a severe storm. This follows the Monday death of Joe Hix in the same region. The storm wrecked crops and damaged farms, including the prosperous Madison county farmer who was well known locally.
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George Smith
Danielsville
Mr. Smith
Danielaville
Joe Hix
Hall
Georgia
Smith
Madison County
Athens
Hustling Business Center Hosts Aged Hotel And Refined Culture
A compact note describes a center mixing bustling commerce with an aging hotel still standing as a home of culture and refinement. It highlights Haas Magnificent School Building as part of the scene.
Watkinsville Georgia A Growing Town on the Central Rail Line
Watkinsville is described as a thriving early Georgia town eight miles south of Athens, county seat of Oconee formed from Clarke in 1875. The piece highlights its chartered status, strong schools, brick high school building with 500 seat auditorium, electric lights, water system, and active churches and lodges. Local merchants and a bustling business center share space with fraternal organizations and civic pride. The article notes notable residents and structures, with continued coverage on the town on Page 13.
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Henry F. Saxon
Watkinsville
Athens
Watkins
Clarke County
Georgia
Chalker
Wny
The
Baptist Sons
F A. M
W. M. Nicholson
A. Duggan
Gillen
Liams
Amity
C. F
Wat
Ma Valty
Ini
Unity P. BR
B. Harris
Lodge
Ashford & Co
Genuts
McRee & Co
Genmerchants
Oconee Hardware and
Kiwanis Celebrate All Day With Moscow-Profile Plan
Kiwanis clubs from Washington and Athens prepare a full day of festivities tomorrow in Athens. About forty Washington members will arrive in the morning for a welcome party and gathering at the City Y M C A. A noon barbecue on the University of Georgia campus is planned, with Jones Yow in charge. The day continues with Palace party hosting and multiple City Y M C A events including a swimming party and entertainment, coordinated by Joel Wier and an Athens committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plana
Washington Club
City
Costa
Athens Club
Denmark
Universsity of Georgia
Jones
Washington Kiwanis
Athens
Hall * Ama
E.c
Athens Kiwanis Club
Joel Wier
E.H. Dorsey
W. A. Clarke
W. B. Hodgson
Jones Yow
T. F. Green
BE. H. Dorsey
Iter Hodgson
Tom Baxter
E. Lamkin
Fleetwood Lanier
Tate Wright
W. E. Jackson
Chas, Martin
Hardwick Appoints Sen Brown and Zellars To Military Staff
Senator L C Brown of Athena and Broadus B Zellars of Hartwell are named to Gov Thomas W Hardwicks military staff with lieutenant colonel rank. Brown, longtime friend of the governor, is a veteran legislator and former Clarke county representative. Zellars, northeast Georgia lawyer, partners with Judge Julian B McCurry.
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L. C. Brown
Athena
Broadus B. Zellars
Hartwell
Thomas W. Hardwick
Brown
Hardwick
Senate
Clarke County
Zellars
Georgia
Julian B. McCurry
Hy Omices Manta Arts Well
Vanderbilt Alumni Endowment Campaign Nets 3 Million
The Vanderbilt University receives a new three million dollar gift, part of nine million donated in eight years from outside sources. Alumni and Nashville citizens plan a joint drive to advance Vanderbilt as a leading Southern educational institution, with a large medical and dental campus expansion on the west side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Higher Education
Athens
Georgia
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt
Nashville
Wallack Buttrick
General Education Board
South
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Foundation
Peabody College
Peabody
Vanderbilt West
University A
The
Medical College
Theest
Acal College
Anthony
Abercrombie
West
P. 8
Prigg
Parchal
Russell Cohen
Jenkins
Annual Services Begin Tonight at Mt. Herman Ila
Mt. Herman Presbyterian Church in Ila Georgia opens its annual protracted services tonight and will continue through Friday night July 22. Services start 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. eastern time with Rev. Munroe presiding. The announcement invites everyone to attend and welcomes attendees with a note of blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Herman Presbyterian Church
Ila
Monroe, Jr
Gainesville
Will
Munroe
Young Faulkner Audition Ends in Serious Cord Break
Early hours report says Mam Faulkner suffered a spinal cord injury after a lightning strike near Danielsville late Monday. Doctors list his condition as critical while authorities investigate the incident and its cause.
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Young
Faulkner
Harding disarmament plan draws wide international backing
President Harding's proposal for a world disarmament conference wins broad support abroad with France first to commit and Japan expected to reply soon. Meeting likely in Washington on Armistice Day as officials weigh subject scope from disarmament to the Pacific and peace security. Meanwhile Frank McElreath, 18, is improving after a bullet wound from Will Allen following a mule dispute near Danileville. Allen in Madison county jail facing charges.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Association of Nations
Washington
Frank McElreath
J. W. McElreath
St. Mary's Hospital
Will Allen
Danieleville
Mr. McElreath
Young McElreath
Frank
Allen
McElreath
Madison County
Chamber Committee Joins Bureau Rally For County Fair Plans
President A. Rhodes of the Athens Chamber of Commerce names a committee including Dr. A. M. Soule Chancellor Barrow Dr. Jere M. Pound Prof. G. G. Bond Hugh White M. G. Nicholson J Warren Smith T H Dozier Jr L F Edwards Andrew Erwin M G Michael John Pittard Damon Morton The group will meet with other organization committees at the farm bureau rally in Tuckston on Thursday to discuss suggestions and plan the fall exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rhodes
Athens Chamber of Commerce
A. M. Soule
David C. Barrow
Jere M. Pound
G. G. Bond
Hugh W. White
M. G. Nicholson
J. Warren Smith
T. H. Dozier, Jr
L. F. Edwards
Andrew C. Erwin
M. G. Michael
Spanish Lecture at University of Georgia Chapel
Professor R. W. Ramirez head of the Spanish department presents an illustrated talk titled Under the American Flag in Puerto Rico at the University of Georgia chapel this evening. A new projector and several slides promise an engaging program with musical selections to follow.
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University of Georgia Chapel
R. W. Ramirez
Puerto Rico
Ramirez
Railway Saloon Scale Down Sparks Near American Line
A notice reports a reduction in the railway tolls or rates affecting the Américan Railway, with the change noted as a decrease. Officials indicate transportation costs for passengers and freight will be impacted by the adjustment.
Clarke County Superior Court to skip July term docket
Judge Blanton Fort son announces the Clarke county superior court will dispense with the regular July session. A matter requiring a jury will move to the October term. An appearance docket sale will be held Monday at 10 o clock and any ready motions will be heard then.
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Blanton Fortson
Clarke County Superior Court
Clarke County Court
Rotary Barbecue Tonight At Fletcher Tuck’s
The Athens Rotary Club holds a barbecue at Fletcher Tuck’s on Lexington road around 6 30 PM for members wives and invited guests in celebration of ladies night. Invitations have gone to several hundred. the event doubles as the club’s regular meeting tonight.
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Fletcher Tuck
Lexington Road
Athens
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Vocational Students Sentenced For Forgery
James Henry Williams and L. W. Fro, two vocational training students, were sentenced in federal court to one year and one day in federal prison after pleading guilty to forging the endorsement of Ira Lee Bracewell to war risk insurance checks totaling about $900. The case arose from actions delayed by the district attorney and term adjournments.
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James Henry Williams
L. W. Fro
Atlanta
Ira Lee Bracewell
Nerve
President asks Senate to defer action on bonus
Washington, July 12. President Harding urges a temporary postponement of the soldier bonus bill. He cites treasury strain and risks to financial stability if enacted now. Chairman Penrose moves to recommit, but Democratic opposition prevents a vote today.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Treasury
Penrose
Finance Committee
Farm Bureau Rally Draws Hundreds at Tugkston Center
Tomorrow's Tugkston Farm Bureau rally is billed as one of the area's largest. Officials expect over five hundred farmers and many citizens to attend. Plans for the Clarke county fair will be announced, with committees from the Farm Bureau and local groups coordinating events. Activities include games, marbles, a noon barbecue, and afternoon programs featuring peanuts and sack races.
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Farm Bureau
Tuckston
Counry
Clarke County
Chamber of Commerce
Woman's Club
Kiwahis and
Rotary Clubs
Tuackston
English Aviator Hawler Killed in Plane Fire at Hendon Field
English aviator Harry G. Hawler was killed at Hendon field when his aircraft burst into flames as he landed. The incident occurred today, and Hawler was a well known figure in aviation circles.
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London
Harry G. Hawler
Hendon Field
Danielsville Man Shot After Family Row Ends in Murder
Bland Pierce of Danielsville was shot and killed by Henry Wood after a long family dispute. Wood, who had sworn a peace warrant, was arrested and jailed on murder charges after claiming self defense. Pierce and Wood had lived together for years and were said to be related by marriage.
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Pierce
Wood Claims Self Defense
Bland Pierce
Danielsville
Henry Wood
Mr. Wood
Mr. Pierce
Danielaville
Wood
Ballpar
Jal
W. H. Hall
Madison County
Messrs
Pieres
Ane
Ste
Special Musical Program At First Baptist Church Colored
The University of Georgia Summer School students will attend a Sunday afternoon concert at the First Baptist church colored, with the church choir of about a dozen voices performing typical colored songs. Directed by John Ector, the program showcases local musical talent and benefits summer school students and teachers. The church stands at Reese and Polk streets.
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University of Georgia
First Baptist Church
Georgia
Colored Baptist Church
John Ector
Reese and
Polk Streets
Storms Delay Work on Brushy Creek Bridge
Heavy rains and hail in the Danielaville Neese area damaged the new cement bridge over Brushy Creek on the Athens road. Work will be delayed at least two weeks, pushing opening from the near term.
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Danielaville-Neese
Brishy Creek
Athens Road
Pastor James Cuthbert Wilkinson Plans Athens Welcome
James Cuthbert Wilkinson has become a familiar figure in Athens as the new pastor of the First Baptist Church. He is described as magnetic and friendly, with a background at Mercer University and Southern Baptist Seminary. His new church, a $260000 edifice, is soon to open. He serves on multiple SBC and Georgia groups and lives at 1160 Mine Avenue with a birthday in October.
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James Cuthbert Wilkinson
Athens
Wilkinson
First Baptist Church
Mercer University
Southern Baptist Seminary
Odd Fellows
The
Knights of Pythiss
Southern Baptist Convention
Georgia Baptist Convention
Shorter College
New Baptist Church
Mitne Avenue
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Watkinsville, Georgia
Haas
Oes
Vandy
Mt. Herman Ila
Frank Wpelreath
Madison
Chamber
Américan Railway
Rotary Club
Madison CO
Tugkston Center
THURS
Brushy Creek Bridge
Chas, BE. Martin
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