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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1922

Page

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Good Crops of Cotton Near City

Larry Gantt notes farmers in this section can master the boll weevil with persistent effort. He predicts a brighter fall as debts ease and farmers gain independence through diversified crops, improved farming practices, and careful weevil control across Oconee Madison Jackson and surrounding counties.

Peter Oconee Oglethorpe Greene County Ocoinée Madison Jackson Countlee Roy Williame Hall Nowhere Winterville Bogart Jackson County

Cabinet Will Consider Plan To Stop Shopmen Strike Today

Colonel Charles M. Snelling Dean of Franklin College injured in an Anniston Alabama auto wreck while inspecting an ROTC encampment. He bore facial bruises and leg abrasions after a crash blamed on the other driver. Encampment commanded by Colonel Ryther of the Georgia military department, with Ryther set to return to Athens after the Anniston project concludes.

Charles M. Snelling Franklin College Anniston Alabama Athens Monda Dean Snellin Itsareien. Com Snelling Ryther University of Georgia Military Department

Concrete Developments in Railroad Strike Lacking in Washington

Washington reports show few new concrete moves in the railroad strike Monday though officials hint at a possible administration move. In Chicago, agents and shop workers mobilize on eastern roads while railroads form new unions to counter seniority demands. President Harding appears to let the situation drift as facts are gathered and potential actions are weighed by key agencies.

Washington Dresident Ix Chicago Baltimore and Ohio L. F. Loree Association of Railway Executives Harding of Labor Davis Mhem Senate Interstate Merce Commission Eastern Railway Pew

Holden Expected to Announce Soon for Clarke County Seat

Frank Holden, noted attorney, returned from the American Legion convention at Waycross and a brief stay at St. Simons Island. He has been considering a run for the Clarke county legislature, with a formal announcement likely in the next few days.

Frank Holden American Legion Waycross St. Simons Island Holden Clarke County

Canon attorney D T Barnes visits city in bid for state senate

Hon D T Barnes of Canon, a well known attorney, visited the city yesterday. He announced his candidacy for the state senate in the approaching primary. The district combines Habersham and a nearby area. He plans to campaign actively if elected.

D. T. Barnes Canon State Senate Habersham

Second Trial for Killing Her Lover

Los Angeles reports the second trial of Mrs Madelane Obenchain for the murder of her sweetheart Belton Kennedy a young broker. Defense counsel expressed confidence of acquittal as she packs belongings and plans to leave the county jail. She asserts intent to return to her former husband Ralph Obenchain and Evanston home awaiting completion. Obenchain had obtained a marriage license here but authorities denied permit.

Los Angeles Madelane Obenchain Belton Kennedy Mee Chench Hay Ralph Obenchain Evanston Obenchain

Georgia Supreme Court candidate visits Athens

Judge Richard B Russell, candidate for Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, is in Athens for a few days. A former Clarke County resident, Russell is well known statewide and enjoys warm welcomes from friends in Athens during his visit.

Richard B. Russell Russell Georgia Supreme Court William H. Fish Athens Clarke County

Bebe Daniels Supports Boy Scouts at Palace Theatre

Bebe Daniels appears today in Game Chicken at the Palace Theatre with proceeds to be given to the Boy Scouts. Palace management will turn funds over to the Scouts to offset costs of the Mountain Camp during the first fifteen days of August.

Bebe Daniels Palace Theatre Palace Management Mountain Augus

Mason improves after hospital operation

Mr. W. B. Mason of Bernstein Brothers is out again after several days in a local hospital undergoing an operation from which he is rapidly recovering. His many friends will be pleased to learn of his improvement.

W. B. Mason Bernstein Brothers

Omission in Fidelity Loan and Investment Co Board List

Mr J K Davis a prominent contractor was omitted from the list of directors of Fidelity Loan and Investment Co as published in the Banner-Herald Sunday. The notice notes his recognition as a leading figure and calls attention to the missing name.

Fidelity Loan’ and Inveatment Co Banner-Herald J. K. Davis

Clarke denies ordering Klangmen to remove mask in Georgia

Edward Young Clarke, imperial wizard pro tem of the Ku Klux Klan, issued a statement denying he ordered the Klan unmasked. He said the only action was an executive order stopping parades and mask use in Georgia except in Klaverns, plus a sixty day educational campaign by Klan speakers to educate the public about the Klan and its costume.

Associated Press Atlanta Edward Young Clarke The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Klan Georsgia Sela Clarke Belnif Georgia Klavern Clarke

Sixty Girls to Attend Camp at Athuln Falls

Sixty girls have signed up for a four week Girls Camp opening Tuesday August 1 at the Y M C A camp site near Tallulah. W T Forbes of the Y M C A directs with Miss Mutn Vick of the Y W C A assisting. The program emphasizes moral spiritual physical and social development with swimming biking rowing stunt nights and group singing. Chaperones include Mrs W T Forbes Mrs Ben Barrow and several Misses. The camp location is in the North Georgia mountains and among the best equipped in the south.

Athens Tallulah W.T. Forbes Mutn Vick W. T. Forres Ben Barrow Mary Pittard Katia Palmer Ruth Vick North Georgia Alice Rowland Frances Forbdes Birdie Bond Urant Lilly “Dewr Elizabeth Head Starle Upson Eu«sie Jester Ruby McMahan Louise Phinizy Susan Mots Myrtle Crymes Charlie Carrier Dora Busk+ wald Kethleen Blerry Louise Merry Victoria Betts Florrie Betts Norothy Dirdley Bare Eider Arn, Wier Catherine ‘Jones Nora Vwort Virginia Hodgson Josephine Brooks Myra Belle Brown Sara Hancock Mary Belle Hancock Sara Morris Gabrelle Payne Mary Ida Colle Lois Pittard Elsie Anthoney Olive Quillisn Roberta Quillan Mary Bray Margaret Forteon Janet

Culberson Defeats Petalby in Texas Runoff Primary

Associated Press reports Texas election officials announced results from the night shift as polls closed. Former Governor Culberson led over Charles A. Culberson in the statewide primary runoff race for United States Senate, setting up a possible run off.

Associated Press Baluas Texas _ election bureau Y.eartaid Nator Charles A. Culberson Bettononce

Hoover appoints board of coal distribution plan

Secretary Hoover announced a tentative plan for coal distribution and price restraint after daylong conferences with producers operators railroads and federal agencies. The plan envisions a central committee through which pooling and a preferential distribution system would be run under the Interstate Commerce Commission with input from Virginia West Virginia Tennessee Kentucky Pennsylvania and Alabama producing districts.

Washington Hoover Interstate Commerce Commission Iof Conference Interstute Commerce Commission Virginia West Virginia Tennessee Kentucky Pehmanlvania Alabama Wille Inter- Atate Commerce Commission Daughtery Daugerty

Immediate payment demanded in German and Russian claims

Washington debate shows Republicans and Democrats united on prompt payment of American damages from Germany and Russia but clash over method. Underwood and Lodge press for commissions while Walsh objects. Bell, 65, dies in Athens after weeklong illness. survived by wife, five daughters, three sons, and many relatives.

Associated Press Washington Germany Russia Underwood Alabama Walsh Democra Imontana J.C. Bell Hancock Avenue Bell Gainesville Athens The Baptist Church Wie Mesdames Will Me Fatpaten C. H. Beacham Wingfield Hancock Lia Bernsti

Palm Garden Presents Regular Tuesday Thursday Musical Programs

Palm Garden managers Caron and Swillings have launched a new musical program line every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 10 to 6 30 and Saturday evenings from 4 30 to 10 20 Morris orchestra engaged for these concerts promising a delightful outing Isvipyhe management congratulated on offering one of the most up to date local entertainment venues with noted ice creams soft drinks and candies for the community

Caron & Swillings Palm Garden Morris’ Orchestra Thy

Will Hayes Sees Little Movie rship in Hollywood

Will Hayes former postmaster general and head of the Motion Picture Producers Association visits Los Angeles for a week of study in the industry. He states the principle of freedom on which the nation was founded makes public censorship of press pulpit film or run word virtually an impossibility. He cautions that state or nationwide censorship will fail.

Los Angeles Will Hayes Moving Pictures Fand Distributors Association

Minnie Started Right Alright and Rivalry Sparks Trouble

Minnie Jordan and Jessie Glenn, brunettes living on College Avenue near Seaboard station, clashed over Jessie’s gambling party. The poker game annoyed Minnie who warned of violence, and police involvement followed after a Sunday dispute. By Monday Jessie was jailed while Minnie held a court paper.

Minnie Jordan Jessie Glenn College Avenue Seaboard Station Jessie Minnie Jesse Jesseie Judge Thornton’s Court

States oldest and youngest school heads in atheng

A Banner-Herald report recounts the Athens state school conference with Dugan endorsing Brittain as Tech president and noting a push for an executive education role. The week features lectures by prominent educators, a full schedule, and attendance from state supervisors and county leaders.

Dugan Moet Banner-Herald Schopl Br. Marvin M. L. Brittain Tech Brittain Brittalp Duggan Williams Lanier B. al Pou Ther Drape Pound Athens

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Larry Gantt T. Larry Gantt Dean Snelling Col. Rather Young Richard B Russell L J. K. Davis Industral Bank Thulin Falls Christian Association Igulberson PetalLy Certain Asoclated Press Bell Climed Anid Elks Atheng Schdal Commissioners Meeting DR. Duggan Praiss
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