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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1921

Page

8

Graduating Exercises of University Summer School

The 1921 University of Georgia Summer School closes Thursday night at the University Octagon with diplomas awarded to about 135 teachers. Chancellor Barrow and Dr. J. Wooster sign the diplomas as the largest, most successful session yet, with enrollment near 1,200 and extensive courses.

University of Georgia Summer School David C. Barrow University of Georgia Barrow J. Wooster Hag Georgia State Agricultural College Sumie Mthaa Craweet Tu Saville May

Miss Carolyn Cobb and Entertainers Present Program

Miss Carolyn Cobb and her Entertainers delivered a highly praised program at the University of Georgia on Thursday evening. The show featured readings skits and humorous numbers with attractive costumes and stage decor enhancing the evening. Cobb trained twenty five Summer School students in entertainment work and their future influence in Georgia is anticipated under her supervision. Read for profit use for sure results Banner Want Ads. Phone 75.

University of Georgia Octagon Carolyn Cobb Migs Cobb Georgia

Sheriff Indicted Over Whiskey Delivery Conspiracy

Federal grand jury in Jacksonville returns indictments charging R. E. Wheeler bank director W. H. Dowling Duval County sheriff P. M. Hopkins garage owner and five others with conspiracy to violate the prohibition act Wheeler allegedly furnished money for whiskey Dowling guaranteed its delivery and Hopkins handled 400 cases of liquor

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla R. E. Wheeler Bank and Trust Company W. H. Dowling Duval County P. M. Hopkins Wheeler Dowling

Atlanta fair authorities aid Athens show with big fall event

The Southeastern Fair association of Atlanta cooperates with the Athens Fair association to stage a major fall exposition in Athens. Secretary E W Carroll of the Athens Chamber receives a letter from R M Stripling of the Southeastern Fair association offering services to boost the Athens expo. Committees report strong prospects, with plans for elaborate programs and top attractions including shows and exhibitions. The Clarke and Northeast Georgia fair and agriculture and home demonstration co operate on site selection and preparations for the event.

Southeastern Fair Association Atlanta Athens Fair Association Athens State of Georgia E. W. Carroll Athens Chamber of Commerce R. M. Stripling Atang Association Cocceas Ich Arere Clarke Northeast Georgia Sta State College of Agriculture Mies Annie Mae Woods

Lee Bowden Reports Boost in Traveling Men Through Athena

Lee Bowden of the Georgian hotel notes more traveling men passing through Athena in recent days. He says their demand for higher priced cigars signals improving times ahead.

Lee Bowden Georgian Hotel Athena Lee

West Lake Club grounds advance with rapid progress

Work on the West Lake project including lake, dams, ditches and grounds has shown rapid progress. Plans for a grand clubhouse with parlors, reading rooms, ballroom and verandas are under review, with completion anticipated in weeks and a 100 member target for the initial club formation.

West Lake Club West Lake Barnett

Dean Wootter to Attend University Summer Session Close

Dr Z J Wooster dean of the University of Georgia Summer school will visit Athens Sunday and next week for the closing exercises. He must sign 134 diplomas at the Thursday night ceremony. In his absence Dr A S Edwards has served as acting dean and earned praise for his administration.

Z. J. Wootter University of Georgia Athens Wooster A. 8. Edwards

Twenty Four Athens Girls Depart for Camp

Twenty four girls from Athens, led by Mrs. Walter T Forbes, left for the Chatooga camp ground for a two week session of activities. They are supervised by Mrs Forbes and escorted by WT Crane Harry Cason D D Quillian Jr and other assistants. The site previously used by Athens boys will host the girls and the camp runs until August 2 when the party returns.

Athens Walter T. Forbes Chatooga

Donor Bricks Start University of Georgia Student Center

The Hollingsworth Brick Company through J H McKenzie will donate pressed bricks for a large chimney and fireplace at UGA's Student Center. Delivery starts soon and work will begin. The project includes reading rooms, game areas, a gym, and furnishings funded by local groups and Athens women.

University of Georgia Hollingsworth Brick Company J. H .McKenzie P. B. Trigg University Y. M.C. A Tris Athens Chamber of Commerce

Big Wagon Breaks Under Heavy Load

Mills Ford a colored driver for Talmadge Grocery Co. loses control of a wagon on Hancock avenue. The vehicle laden with about 100 bushels of meat breaks its back axle and collapses to the ground. Mills escapes injury. Joe Johnson fetches help and a blacksmith repairs the wagon within an hour and transfers the cargo to another wagon.

Mills Ford Talmadge Grocery Co Hancock Avenue Mills Old Mills Joe Johnson Talmadge Concern

Fordney Tariff Passed By House In Vote

The Fordney tariff bill passed the House 289 to 127 amid a largely party line vote. Democrats supporting the measure cited its reduced ad valorem rates versus Payne-Aldrich, while opposition decried the process. The bill heads to the Senate as other provisions faced scrutiny and the dye embargo issue lingered.

Washington, D. C Fordney House Lea Baker California Campbell Pennsylvania Dupree Martin, Farrot Uasara Soulstar Bakery Garrett Tennessee Len Ways and Means Committee America Senate

Senator Harris Proposes Six-Year President Term Amendment

Senator Harris of Georgia today introduced a bill to amend the constitution establishing a six year term for the president. The move aims to redefine the executive term length and impacts presidential tenure discussions in Congress.

Harris Associated Press Washington, D. C Georgia

Seaboard Rail Schedule Fragments Northbound Southbound

Partial timetable notes multiple routes with times for Atlanta Memphis Norfolk and Birmingham. Entries reference Vanves Atlanta Norfolk Richmond Washington New York and Wilmington with inconsistent digits and unclear legs. The readable items include a 10:05am departure and 6:40pm arrival around Atlanta and Birmingham contexts.

Seaboard Air Line Railway Vanves Atlanta-Monroe Memphis

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