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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
1
Ed. Note describes a series on Prosperity in Athens territory. It highlights diversified farming and small industries driving growth in numerous small towns. The correspondent notes the bright outlook and reflects on sectional development and economic momentum.
Henry F Saxon portrays Farmington Georgia on the Central of Georgia line between Athens and Madison. A 200-strong, tight knit community with four general stores, a garage and gas station, a grist mill, a blacksmith shop, a gun works and a mill. The town hosts a seven grade graded school led by Prof. Chester Barrett with Miss Mattie May Nunnally assisting and seventy four pupils. Two churches, Baptist and Methodist, serve about a hundred residents, with Rev J P Cooper and Rev Milligan. One physician, Dr B F Preston, has practiced thirteen years and specializes in typhoid fever. Col Percy Middlebrooks is the only lawyer nearby, based in Madison.
Chancellor Barrow and Judge Callaway urged Georgia lawmakers to allot $465,500 for university maintenance, an increase of $358,000 over last year, to bridge until War Memorial funds arrive. They warned that 52 professors have left for low salaries, risking the quality of instruction as enrollment soars from 1905 to this year.
Davis Construction of Macon begins work on the West Lake recreation club for Athens with about forty-five teams at the site. The contract covers the dam lake and ditch drainage at an estimated 3500 dollars. Clubhouse and estate buildings to be leased later, per committee chair D G Anderson.
This afternoon at 4 30 o clock Winterville hosts the regular Playground activities. Miss Daweon of the Red Cross Athens and Harry Kandell Abe Joel and Miss Agnes Wilson of the University of Georgia sociology department lead the play feature. New apex rates for children’s story telling are expected to be part of the program.
Georgia novelist Mrs Corra Harris was arrested in Nashville after a chauffeur drove the wrong way on a street in violation of the city one way rule. A pistol found in the car, for which she held a Georgia permit, led to her arrest while she was taken to a hospital. she posted bond for the chauffeur.
A large Clarke County farmers rally gathers at Tuckston at 10 AM under Clarke County Farm Bureau auspices. Civic groups Athens Chamber of Commerce Woman's Club Kiwanis Rotary will report progress as plans for Clarke County fall efforts are discussed and announcements made. Activities include games barbecue and a lighthearted ball game between the fats and loans, with an invitation list of over five hundred farmers and likely larger turnout.
Athens was hit yesterday afternoon by a severe summer wind and rain storm. The electrical disturbance damaged the telephone system with poles and wiring blown down and long distance lines interrupted briefly. Over 250 phones were out of service, but many repairs were completed and full service was expected to resume in all areas today.
Clarke county domestic science class under Miss Annie Mae Wood judged bread to US standards. Bertha Hancock won first place with 100 percent perfection. Other bread winners include Matai House, Salle E. Weat, Eugenia Whatley, Nita Mae Phillips, Jewell Gould, Katherine Curke, Janie Clarke, and Lillian Garnik. Students also take canning and cooking courses and prepare their mer vets for exhibition.
An Athens Kiwanis gala features a welcome escort from Washington, a Costa party, a university barbecue at Denmark Hall, and afternoon events on the University of Georgia campus. Highlights include a big ball game at Ford Field, swimming and aquatic stunts at the City M C A, all aimed at a memorable Classic City day.
The Georgia Press association adopted a resolution endorsing the campaign to raise a war memorial fund for the University of Georgia as part of the state institution endowment effort. Washington Ga July 13. The action underscores support from editors across Georgia for memorializing the university through continued fundraising.
London July 12 A historic talk is planned between Lloyd George and Eamonn De Valera in Downing Street to clear the way for a three party Pearce conference with Great Britain Sinn Fein and Ulster. Both sides show reticence over concrete details to avoid jeopardizing peace efforts.
From the Delaware off Virginia Capes, 35 Army planes and 3 blimps attacked the G-102 destroyer. Eighty-four bombs were dropped, with 17 hits totaling 25 and 300 pounders sending the ship to the bottom. Most aircraft returned. two crews were rescued at sea.
About forty five Athens boys under W T Forbes and four assistants camped at Chatooga Ia proving a huge success. Six wagons transported the party from the railway and tents were raised by nightfall. The camp operates on a structured daily program with activities including inspections Bible class swimming and evening prayers. Canoes pool fishing and other amusements are available with Julian Cox Walter Forbes Jr Bran and Jones among the coaching students. Jepp Morris heads the kitchen with Ransom and Wesl Hunter assisting as fried chicken features the menu.
W H Kytle of Athens Hardware Co and J F Dunston of the Georgia Cafe were seriously injured when lightning struck the Daniel residence porch on Danielville road yesterday afternoon. Eugene Barbera was struck but escaped serious harm. The strike tore the porch and roof, knocked out the telephone, and forced Kytle to travel to Athens for aid. Kytle remains in Athens General Hospital. Dunston is at his home on Insk Street. Barbera recovered.
The Banner reports Dr G Campbell Morgan, famed Bible scholar, may move to Athens with his family to attend the University and Lucy Cobb school. Dr R P Stephens suggests citizens secure a home for him rent free for a year to encourage citizenship and a Bible school here. A 8 Parker endorses the idea, noting Morgan would boost Athens commercially and culturally.
Mrs. C A Mitchell aged 89 died yesterday at 1 20 p m at her residence 473 Hancock avenue Athens. Funeral services will be at First Methodist church at 6 o'clock this afternoon conducted by Rev Walter Anthony of Athens and Rev E K Dempsey of Rome. Interment in Oconee cemetery. Pallbearers J A Darwin C H Newton J D Mos T F Green W W Scott and DuPree Hunnicutt. Survivors include two daughters Misses Augusta and Etta Mitchell Athens two sons Thomas L and Eben L Mitchell Athens a niece Mrs Horace Mallory of South Georgia and a nephew Professor B B Smith of Gainesville plus two sisters in law Mesdames E C Colbert and A L Mitchell of this city.
Walter Blanchard Hodgson of Athens stands out among young businessmen. He leads Hodgson Oil Refining as secretary and treasurer while also playing on the K ball team, singing in a quartet, and performing with J Dub Yow's band at the Palace.
Washington reports several nations pledge cooperation in response to President's proposal for world conference on limits of armament and other problems. Definite acceptances came from Great Britain and Italy, with advices to accept. other governments showed sympathy and were expected to respond favorably shortly.
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