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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1921

Page

6

Confidential Exchange Aids Social Relief Network In City

The Confidential Exchange, connected to the Red Cross, opens in April with a card index linking county and city services including churches. It urges immediate case registration, coordinated church involvement, and consulting all interested groups to prevent duplication of aid and wasted effort.

Red Cross County Court House J. L. Sibley E. H. Rhodes Firet ‘Methodist Church First Baptist Church jFirst Presbyterian Church East Athens Baptist Church Exchange The Social Service

Madame Lustrat Presents The New Paris Lecture

Madame J. Lustrat will give an illustrated talk on The New France tonight at 8 40 in the University of Georgia Summer School program. A musical prelude will precede the lecture and a number of slides have been prepared for viewing by students and teachers. The public is invited.

University of Georgia Madame J. Lustrat France

Palace Theater Reopens After Weekend Repairs

The Palace Theater resumed operations yesterday after Saturday afternoon trouble with electric wiring and other repairs. Management worked overtime to avert any further interruptions. Today will feature Coincidence the comedy and the Surprises van Geville alongside the regular billed picture.

Palace Theater Uisa Palace van Geville

Aged Athens Woman Dies On Sunday

Harriett Strand known as Aunt Harriett, one of Athens’ oldest negro citizens, died Sunday at 11:45 AM at her Lyndon avenue home. She lived in Athens most of her life, earlier serving as a cook for governors Atkins and Gordon in Atlanta. During slavery she was owned by the Hodgson family. Funeral set for 4 PM at First A. M. E. church on Hull street. she leaves a daughter and two sons.

Harriett Strand Athens Lyndon Avenue Harriett Atlanta Atkinson Gordon Hodgson Hull Street

Aged Woman Martha Banks Dies at 73 in Athens

Miss Martha Banks aged 73 died Tuesday morning at 9 at 346 Strong Street after a brief illness. Funeral at her home Wednesday at 10 led by Rev. Ery. H. Jennings of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Interment in Winterville cemetery. Survived by sister Mrs. C. H. Stammond of Statham, five nieces and four nephews. Pallbearers will be her nephews.

Martha Banks Strong Street Eri. H. Jennings Prince Avenue Baptist Church Winterville Cemetery Hanks Slater C. H. Stammond Statham

Heisman Writes Book on Football

Pittsburgh John W Heisman famed mentor of the University of Pennsylvania and long time Georgia Tech head coach has written a book titled Principles of Football. The work covers The Benefit of Football The Football Coach Training For Football The Daily Practice How to Play the Different Positions Heis man's Axioms of Play Offensive Football Team Defense Tactics Strategy and Signalling Maxims and Mottos and more.

Pittsburgh John W. Heisman University of Pennsylvania Georgia Tech Heisman

Georgia University Chancellor in Atlanta on War Memorial drive

Chancellor David C Barrow of the University of Georgia is in Atlanta conferring with Atlanta University alumni about the War Memorial Fund drive for the fall to provide the state's university with a million dollars for operations. He will meet with the Georgia legislature appropriation committee and stay several days.

David C. Barrow Univrsity of Georgia Atlanta Atlanta University Georgia Barrow

Half Million For Athens From Rehabilitation Plan

Nearly 500 rehabilitation men will bring over half a million dollars to Athens, with each man receiving 125 monthly from the government for nine months. The University and state College of Agriculture expect further funds for buildings, signaling strong educational progress in the South and at the University of Georgia. Rain forecast misprint corrected, predicting 35 days of rain, while investigators foresee fewer roles in government inquiries, shifting toward grand juries.

Athens State College of Agriculture Soute Agricultural College South University of Georgia Department Or Justice

Athens Moves To Rebuild Boy Scout Movement

National Field Executive J E Steere led a Tuesday Chamber of Commerce meeting in Athens to outline plans for reviving Scouts in Clarke County. Judge J D Bradwell endorsed the effort and local officers were named to organize the Eighth district, aiming to raise about 1200 dollars for a trained executive and recruit around 600 eligible boys in the area.

Athens Clarke County J. E. Steere Charlotte N. C Chamber of Commerce Steere J. D. Bradwell Scout Scout Organization Stanley H. Grubb Winder H. H. Gordon Julian Goethlus Frank A. Lipscomb Sidney Boley Morton Hodgson Jake Joel Pat Lamkin Robert McWhorter T. H. Dozter, Jr Max Michael Mike Costa Ed Porter J. L. Sexton

Hopkins Still Leads Y League After 7 6 Victory

Sam Woods reports Hopkins’ team remains in front in the Y League after a 7 to 6 win on Tuesday. Despite six Hopkins errors, the old run column favored Hopkins with key infield plays by Chandler Wingfeld and Dean. Neibling’s Price and Neibling led hitters with three hits each, while Hopkins’ main contributors included M, McDorman, and Dean. Conolly and Erwin lead races for Hopkins as the schedule tightens toward a finish with strong fan turnout. The next games start at 6 30 p m with Hopkins favored to stay ahead in the standings.

Hopkins Neibling Dr. Slaughter Price Chandler Wingfeld Dean McDorman Tw Dean Bullock Parr Bradwell Wingfield Murry Smith Sizer Mitchell Moss Erwin Conolly McWhorter John Eliott Pittard Abe

University of Georgia study surveys Athens sanitary conditions

A University of Georgia sociology class led by Prof. James L. Sibley and Dr. J. D. Applewhite surveyed four blocks in Athens to assess sanitation. Of 62 complete households, 237 white and 68 black residents lived in 65 houses, with many lacking sewer connections. The report highlights open surface closets, varied kitchen garbage disposal, and calls for immediate sewer work and sanitary closets to protect public health.

University of Georgia Summer School Athens James L. Sibley J. D. Applewhite State Normal School Prince Avenue Buena Vista Boulevard Park Avenue Satula and Yonah Avenues Tme Committee On Health H. R. Adama W. C. Gunby W. C. Sams E. B. Watson T. A. Stanton Missea Eunice Adams Verdie Middleton Ethel Purcell Mra H. 8. Newman

Team shows pep in Tuesday’s tense game

Players demonstrated loads of pep in the Tuesday game, firing up the crowd and signaling strong energy for upcoming matches with spirited plays and quick passes.

Brown to Introduce Lease Measure for Governor Mansion

Senator L C Brown of the Fiftieth district will introduce in the State Senate this week a measure to lease the governor mansion property for ninety nine years. Five years’ rent will be discounted to fund a new executive residence. A similar plan with ten years’ rent from the Western and Atlantic railroad would raise about four and a half million dollars for immediate use with a special tax levy. Secretary of State S Guy McLendon and Brown have no conference or joint plan at present.

L. ¢. Brown Fittleth Intor State Senate Western and Atlantiic Railroad Secretary of State Guyt McLendon Senator Brown

City schools seeks bids for wide range of supplies

Clarke county delayed bid deadline to noon Wednesday July 20 for school materials including crayons erasers toilet paper mops soap paper towels and many printed forms and blanks. Call Superintendent’s office for details and address bids to E D Sledge chair. Examination for teaching license to be held July 29 30 with registration by July 28 and books available July 18.

City Hall E. D Sledge Chinn Com Lcense Clarke County County Board of Education

House Rail Road Committee Advances Funding Plan

Monday night the house railroad committee favored the funding plan measure. A reliable report from an official source said the appropriations committee cut common schools funds by 1,000,000 while veterans pensions lose 470,000. Senator Brown says the bill avoids heavy taxes and nets at least 30,000 rental income from the mansion property to fund a new state residence.

House Railroad Committee Appropriations Committee Confederate Veterans House Committee Brown

Chicago Man Learns to Paint With Left Hand After Accident

An affliction from an automobile accident paralyzed his right arm, but a Chicago man trained his left hand to wield a brush. He has taken up painting and sells his works for a good price in the market.

Chicago

Black-Draught Promises Gentle Liver Support for Families

Advert describes Black-Draught as a bile and liver aid that gently and positively stimulates waste elimination, aiding the system. It claims wide household use and suggests early use helps prevent illness and relief from intermittent discomfort.

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