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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
1
A staff writer notes prosperity in Victory region towns driven by farming. Growth in agricultural schools and churches reflects community progress. Active women’s groups and trade associations show steady social and economic development.
The article reports support for a 25 000 dollar girls dor at the Eighth in the Morgan County area, praising the school’s work and predicting growth from 120 pupils last term to higher enrollment. It notes Prof B F Gay as principal, W P Corbett leading horticulture, and a broader claim that the investment benefits future generations despite opposition from a few critics. It also mentions a memorial endowment of 100 000 dollars for indigent white children and a separate obituary note for an infant death, with services in Morgan County.
Misses Nettie and Willis Je at Athens announce a new recreation center near the Lexington road site. Davis Construction wins contract to build a lake or pool and a large dancing pavilion, with work starting this week and completion in a few weeks. A small admission will be charged for access to the modern facilities and baths with a novelty orchestra providing music.
Newport News July 19 The first real feat between aircraft and a battleship will occur off the Virginia capes tomorrow as army navy and marine aviators attempt to sink the German Ostfriesland with bombs from 2650 to 1000 pounds. Airmen have sunk ships before but armor and protection of this ship raise doubt about success.
Macon Georgia July 19 Glenn Moore Hudson, accused by his wife of killing his two stepsons at the Hudson home near Albany last week, declared today that she shot the boys. Sheriffs officials visited Hudson in the fall and reported he said his wife was angry because the boys took a watermelon she had forbidden. He said the killings occurred in a pasture nearby and that his wife later admitted the act.
Special to The Banner. Atlanta July 19. Henry McCord a leading Atlanta banker told the house committee on public properties there is no genuine capital removal movement beyond paid propaganda by a few in Macon and only a handful of counties are involved. The senate committee also recommended the Atlanta bill to sell or exchange the governor mansions and to include both senate and house members. Beck of Carroll will offer a substitute to prevent sale of the mansion, permitting lease under specified conditions.
The Banner and its editorial rooms relocate to The Hom ald's new building on East Hancock Avenue. The article notes the previous Lumpkin Street site and mentions Monday as the move day, with incomplete phrasing about a telephone number and personal names obscured in the OCR.
The Clarke County Fair executive committee will meet this afternoon at 4 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to finalize plans for a large fair. Chairman Darwin urges full attendance as major topics and a strong program including tent attractions actors airplanes balloon ascensions and races will be discussed. The committee list includes representatives from the Chamber Rotary Woman's Club University Agricultural College and local schools among others.
In Atlanta today the senate discussed the general tax act and its omission of a proposed one cent per gallon gasoline tax. The bill would impose a poll tax on women and various business levies, including hotel room charges and retail taxes on cigars, automobile tires, and motion pictures. The measure was referred to committee and slated for a second reading, with passage expected Thursday by Mr. Culpepper.
Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board with Secretary Mellon’s approval asked Congress to investigate the board and twelve reserve banks. Chairman McFadden introduced a resolution to probe all activities over the deflation period of the last eighteen months. He cited charges of discrimination from the south and west.
Washington July 19 The B agreement to advance 500000 to a southern exporter to finance roughly 12000 bales of cotton was announced Tuesday by a finance corporation. The cotton, from Georgia South Carolina and North Carolina, will be held in warehouses for export within six months.
Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board and governors of the Atlanta Richmond Dallas and Kansas City banks announced full credit support for harvesting and orderly marketing of the next cotton crop. Loans may go directly to member banks or via others, backed by notes drafts and bills of exchange, with cooperation from New York banks deeming a separate cotton loan fund unnecessary for now.
Proposals for home financing beyond ordinary banking channels in cotton territory were found desirable in responses to a questionnaire sent to bankers by Secretary Mellon, Secretary Hoover, and Eugene Meyer Jr., managing director of the War Finance Corporation, dated July 19 in Washington D C.
Milledgeville Georgia July 19 All five suspects held in the renewal of the inquiry into the death two years ago of Carl Watson were released this afternoon after the grand jury concluded the investigation without returning any indictments.
London reports Premier Lloyd George will attend the Washington conference on limitation of armaments as provisionally arranged.
Chicago reporter details Bill Burns testimony in the conspiracy case over the 1919 World Series. Burns, an admitted accomplice granted immunity, describes meetings with players and fixers and names Arnold Rothstein Abe Attell David Zezer Billy Maharg and others as organizers of a scheme to make the series Chicago.
New Orleans July 19 Henry Mooney federal district attorney received instructions from department of prohibition agents. The investigation followed a gas seizure of liquors and claims that when returned bottles contained grape juice and water instead of liquor.
Washington July reports the House finished consideration of the tariff bill, placing it on a free list in four of five votes while preserving control provisions. Debate focused on duties on beans and shelled almonds as lawmakers pondered perfecting amendments and the timing of changes, with Chairman Fordney challenging Democratic attempts to amend the bill before control changed.
The Endeavor society of the First Christian church hosts a silver tea this evening at 8:30 in the church hall. A program features violin solos and other numbers, followed by a carnival in the basement with decorated booths and candy, drinks, and small items for sale. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Dawes informs Harding that options totaling four billion dollars can cut government expenditures in the current focal year. The budget director outlined potential savings across departments and programs to reduce outlays.
Milledgeville native Cay Goetchius led a distinguished career in banking industry and alkali works before returning to Athens Ga. He held roles with Mathienon Alkali, Mullison Braided Mill and several banks including National and American. He is a church elder Mason Shriner and club member while pursuing fishing near North Mila and a business address at 480 Milledge Avenue.
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