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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1922

Page

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Charlie Hodgson Dairy Farm Near Athens Described

Prof Sibleys class tours 225 acre Hodgson farm in Cathedral Pines showing diverse crops and extensive dairy operations. 116 cows plus calves, polished barns with cement floors, sanitation, electric lights, running water, and a milking music box.

T. Larry. Gantt Sivley Charlie Hodgson Athens Yrot Sibley Br. Hodgson Bermuda Hodgson Keach Milch New York Issan

Open Air Theatre Dedicated at Georgia State College

The Ampitheatre at the Georgia State College of Agriculture was formally dedicated with a large crowd and enthusiastic applause. Dr. Andrew M. Soule welcomed attendees as a program of Living Pictures opened under Martha Mc Alpine. More than twenty-five young ladies, including Katherine Firer Mary Olive Whitehead and Amy Quillian, performed in scenes like Return of the Flock and The Dance of the Nymphs with local orchestra and vocal numbers. The seating area encircled by the dirt track leading to the Woman's Building accommodates several thousand spectators.

Georgia State College of Agriculture Andrew M. Soule Martha McAlpine Woman’s Bulletin Ag College Katherine Firer Luan Mary Olive Whitehead Amy Quillian Nature Carol Terpsichore George Daniel Ag. Hl

Preacher Narrates Sudan Speech By Lord Allenby

An Alexandria Egypt report recounts Lord Allenby British High Commissioner addressing Khartoum. He cites British aims in Sudan, notes fears of future tighter ties with Britain, and quotes the 1922 Commons discussion on Sudan independence and ongoing development by England and Egypt.

Alexxandria Egypt Lord Allenby Khartoum Sudan House of Commons England Fe Sena Gharan

Sailors Arrested by Prohibition Officers in East Athens

Sailors Ed Sailors and 8 Fala were arrested by Prohibition officers and Athens police late Friday night in East Athens. Fala will face a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Cornett Saturday morning on charges of violating the prohibition act. The raid, led by Prohibition Enforcement officer Tom Verdell, found a small quantity of whiskey in Sailor's store.

Prohibition Athens Fala East Athena Bailora United States Cornett /Satuday Tom Verdell Sailor

Carson 19 Held For Involuntary Killing of Negro

Clarke county court hears preliminary hearing for Carson 19 charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Banny White. The judge bound him over to the superior court on $3000 bond. State witnesses included Dr J P Proctor and Andrew Harris with Harris testifying the accused and others hunted for whisky at his home before retreating. The crowded courtroom reflected strong public interest in the case.

Clarke County Banny White Court House Milton Thomas Fletcher Tuck Joe Nunnally J. P. Proctor Andrew Harris Ash Austin ‘Dean Harris

McLaren Pleasing in Enter Madam at Thursday Show

Miss Gay McLaren drew a large appreciative audience with a camera minded performance in Enter Madam. She quickly memorized lines and delivered an exquisite rendition, pleasing the summer school crowd and earning repeated applause for her stage presence.

Gay McLaren Netts

Brown launches fight on Brown inquiry escalates to data order

Special to Banner-Herald Atlanta Ga Senate movers renewed scrutiny of the state agriculture department as it adopted a substitute requiring all agencies to submit by July 25 detailed payrolls salaries and fees. Brown asserted political retaliation and alleged patronage linked to lawmakers, while Mills denied the charge and said he left the department before the session began. The measure passed near unanimous support, signaling broader data collection across state departments.

Atlanta Department of Agriculture L. C. Brown Senate Brown Commissioner of Agriculture J. J. Brown Commissioner Brown Sr. Brown State Bureau of Markets Committee On Agriculture Milla Mill Mills Mr. Brown

Brittain Elected President of Georgia Tech

Dr M L Brittain elected president of Georgia School of Technology on Friday after a third ballot. He will resign as state superintendent and depart from Athens after the vocational conference. Present at the board meeting were H J Rowe and G B R Hodgson Jr of Athens.

M. L. Brittain Georgia School of Technolgy Mueceer H. J. Rowe Atheny Board of Trustee Dr. Brittain Athens Vacather White Mountains Banner- Herald The Agricultural College Atlanta GB. R. Hodgson, Jr

Smith Nominated for Athens Postmaster by Harding

President Harding nominated Paul L. Smith to Athens postmaster a Friday morning. Smith has served as acting postmaster since J H Rucker’s resignation and is expected to be confirmed soon. Senator Harris sent a telegram to Judge Brand confirming the nomination and promises of support.

Harding Paul L. Smith Athens Senat Mr. Smith J. H. Rucker Congressman Brand W. J. Harris C. H. Brand Athena Paul Smith Harris Judge Brand Ihr Washington

Sentence for Vagrancy Case Heard in Court

A young white defendant, described as a Clive, faced vagrancy charges in the Second Recorder’s Court. He received an option to pay $1676 or endure 50 days in the stocks, with the decision recorded Friday morning.

Clive Recorder’s

Rail Strike Fails To Break Government Efforts To Move Mail

Washington reports Senator Cumming says the Interstate Commerce Commission action is binding on both sides and the government can compel obedience to the rail board order while some rail workers still walk off. In Chicago 26000 stationary firemen engineers and oilers receive a strike call from Timothy Healy as maintenance of way threats rise and talks with Railroad Labor Board continue.

Associated Press Washington Cummina Interstate, Commerce Commission Labor Board Bom Hhond Cumming Harding Chicago United States Timothy Healy Healy International Mr. Hearly Mather Texas Oklahoma Missouri Roads Fb.b. Grabbie United Brother Hood of Maintenands“Of Way Rafway Laborera Nommon Grabble Maintenance of Way Maintenance B. M. Jewell Shopmans Kaneng City Railroad Ben Hooner W. L. McMennvm St. Paul Weeks Saie C . E. Schaff Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Gov. Neff Tex War Department J.P. Noonan International Brotherhood of Elecrical Workers

Cabinet session focuses on rail and coal strikes

Washington President Harding and advisors devote a cabinet session to rail and coal disturbances. Postmaster General reports on mail issues and rail impact. Attorney General Daugherty cites about a hundred telegrams. Hoover and Weeks present arbitration plans and interstate commerce actions. J P Noonan says federal troops could hinder, railroads accused of manipulating mail trains.

Washington Harding White House Post Daugerty Hoover Davis Weeks

Committee meets Monday to begin school plans in Athens

A nine member planning committee will convene Monday at 4 PM at Georgia National Bank to study two new school buildings for Athens. The group includes board, city council, and PTA representatives. Plans aim for a fall term opening with funds redirected from bond savings to building and equipment.

Athens Font Board of Edu Georgia National Bank Thomoney Thomas ‘Eald Trust Pany of Georgia Thia Chase Street Miar G.G. Bort Haa Colbus

Miller Is Named Official of GM

D B Cheek former traffic manager of the Gainesville Midland Railway based in Gainesville has been named traffic manager for the Cooperative Cotton Growers Association of the State W C Welker traveling freight agent promoted to Cheek's position R L Miller of Athens former conductor on the Gainesville Midland Railway takes Walker's post These Midland Railway changes take effect at once announced

D. B. Cheek Gainesville Midland Railway Gainesvill Co-operative, Cotton ,Growers W. .¢. Welker Jagant Mr. Cheok R. L. Miller Atheny Gaingsvilte Idland Walker Midland, Railway

Not Guilty of Dope Charge Says Dr Wheelis

Dr E K Wheelis arrested by federal officers on Harrison Anti Narcotic Act charges was released on bond pending federal court. He told reporters he would not comment further, denying the charge and declining to discuss the case.

Wheelis E. K. Wheelis Bey

Senatorial Body Meets in Athens

In Athens the Democratic executive committee chair W Carroll of Athens presides as Wilkes County elects its candidates this year. Names mentioned include Boyes Pickin and L Brown as incumbents in the fire related race.

Athens Carroll Wilkes Boyes, Pickin Stu Oe Brown The

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Larry Gantt Open AR Gatt Ollee Dr. Soule PROW Carson Agricultural Department Banner-Herald Mll Brittain Smith Watson Rail Board Divi Ings Chase Baxter Miller W. V. Long Emory
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