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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1917

Page

17

Closer ties form between district agricultural schools and state college

Teachers from district agricultural high schools met with the State College for Agriculture leadership to organize a cooperative framework. Chancellor Barrow, Dr. J. S. Stewart, Dr. Soule, and Dr. Clifton Hodge spoke as nine school representatives discussed methods and efficiency plans for improved coordination.

State College For Agriculture C. W. Fraser Association D. C. Barrow J. S. Stewart Department of Secondary Education Soule State College of Agriculture Clifton Hodge University of Oregon

Death of Mrs E F Willingham on Jefferson Road

On Thursday at 2 a m at her home nine miles from Athens Mrs E F Willingham died in her seventy fourth year after a long illness. She leaves two daughters Mrs J M Payne and Miss Cora Willingham and two sons E F Willingham and W O Willingham. The funeral was Friday at Boggs chapel at 11 o clock conducted by the local pastor with many expressions of sympathy from Clarke and Jackson counties.

Jefferson Road Athens E. F. Willingham J. M. Payne Cora Willingham W. O. Willingham Terael Clarke Jackson Counties

Comer Citizens Share Busy Week In Community News

Local notes from Comer Georgia report J R Hardman visiting Colbert and a Children Missionary Society pageant directed by Mrs J T Noell and Mr G H Whitehead. Readers learn of homecoming visitors including Judge Long and families from Gainesville and Atlanta, plus a reception for Mrs Edna Power Costa in Miami.

Comer J. R. Hardman Colbert Children's Missionary Society J. T. Noell G.H. Whitehead Annie May Comer Evelyn Moon Bethlehem T. W. Long Judge Long Danielsville C. B. Long Gainesville Fla Davis Kentucky Myers Atlanta C. W. Power M. Satterfield Edna Power Costa Miamii Davison Elberton Messia Lt. McConnell Alabama Tom ‘McConnnell Bowden William H. David Mesdames J. T. Comer Herbert Comer Emma Comer J. T. David Jams Comer Commerce Howard Stricklaid C.''T. Carthers J. B. McWhirter A. J. Brown Seas Non Misr Om Persia Ot -Senola

Trimmed Summer Hats in Smart, Budget-Friendly Styles

Ready to wear hats in Felts Milans Hemps Latins Velours and Georgette Crepes. Hundreds of styles priced within every purse. Adults and children’s hats offered with sales ranging from one to three and a half dollars.

Silk Sweaters Deeply Discounted in Year End Sale

Readable text shows silk sweaters heavily discounted with prices dropping from $20.00 to as low as $6.50. Various price points include $18.50, $12.00, $10.00, and $7.50 to $6.50 for multiple sweater styles.

Shepherd Palm Beach

Reading Y M C A Official to Serve in Army Camp

Charles C. Heidler, Reading Y M C A physical director, received a telegram urging immediate report to W E Adams in San Antonio for army camp physical service near New Orleans. Heidler leaves July 14 and plans to present credentials July 17, then proceeds to New Orleans.

Reading Charles C. Heidler New York C. O. Heidler W. E. Adams Bedell Building San Antonio Tex New Orleans International War Council Tinker Heidler Adams Mr. Heidler Felix Conastoga Edwards Reading Y. M. C. A Cairo Egypt

Stanley Rose Resigns to Lead New York Bureau Office

The Department of Commerce announces Stanley H. Rose of Barber Asphalt Philadelphia resigns to head the New York branch office of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. The office will handle Espionage Act licensing and issue certain licenses locally. Rose previously managed the New York office and will start his duties Monday.

Washington, D. C Department of Commerce Bmr Stanley H. Rose Barber Asphalt Company Philadelphia New York Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Ofice Washington Rose Bureau

Hoover urges home card to save food for war effort

In Atlanta on July 13 Herbert Hoover promotes wartime food conservation. The Home Card urged by the food administrator asks households to buy less, serve smaller portions, avoid waste, and ensure children eat adequately to curb the cost of living while aiding Allies.

Atlanta America Herbert Hoover Wilson Europe Mr. Hoover

Also Mentioned on This Page

State College Messrs. C. 8 Folk S. L. Lewis Homer J. Prance J. H. Walker J. Purcell J. L. Bryan H. R. Hunt B. F. Gay J. T. Peacock H. W. Harvey F. C. Ward Milady Neee Editorial W. T. Collins & Company C. C. Heidler Texas Stanley Rose Bureau OF Commerce
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