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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1922

Page

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Watson Spring Resort Aches for Big Hotel and Road Tours

In Greene county near Watson Spring, a historic hotel and grounds are praised after a stock purchase of the spring site. Managerial plans target a great road house, with dining, dancing, and boating, plus a 26 room hotel, a dancing pavilion, bowling, and formal gardens. Road access from Athens and Greensboro is planned along the National Highway to Jacksonville.

Jersey Greene County Georgia Watson Spring Tom F. Callaway Milkergevile W. Young Maxey’s Tore Watson Spring Athens Greensboro Jacksonville Flyn Maxey's

Joint Barbecue for Kiwanians and Rotarians at East Lake

Kiwanians and Rotarians with wives and friends held a joint barbecue and singing at East Lake Thursday evening. The event featured prizes awarded by the clubs, speeches by Rotary Dowse and Kiwanian Barnett, and a finale with a staged airplane capers over the property.

East Lake Grounds East Lake Jim Price Us Atlanta Oconee Court Ote J Abe Duck Wier W. A Clarke Andrew "M. Bente Mra Arthur Booth D. W. ‘Barnett Hant Lake Andrew M. Soule George Folsong' Cranberry University Jerowa Fat Lam] N Mike Costay Pri Ted

Defenge in Oconee County Seeks Immediate Trial

Attorneys report defendants Hawkes Jim and Dodiby appear for murder charges tied to the December killings of Wes Hale George Lowe and Birdsong in Oconee County. Grand Jury indictments cite calls for action against county lawlessness as the case heads to Superior Court.

Defenge Oconee County Ca ‘Hawkes Jim Ein Dodiby Deotfee Mien Wes Hale Ne Lowe Superior Court John B. Gamble Dean Merce Dooley Law Leakes

Dudley Not Sick as Reported Says Illness Was Erroneous

A report in Atlanta claimed Representative A. G. Dudley was ill. It is learned that Dudley attended daily legislative sessions and plans to return to Athens. He has not decided about re election but is expected to announce in coming days.

A. G. Dudley Atlanta I. Dudley Athens Friie

Allied Debt Refunding Talks Begin With Parmentier

Washington reports the first formal talks on refunding the Allied war debt will occur Wednesday between Jean YV. Parmentier of France and the American debt commission. Parmentier has met with Secretary Mellon and treasury officials to review France’s financial status and potential to service the 3500,000,000 debt. Further sessions and questions on France’s budget, exports, imports, and resources are anticipated to determine tentative arrangements for approval.

Washington United States Jean YV. Parmentier France American Debt Commission M. Parmentier Mellon Treasury Representati Ve. Lemit

Excellent Home Type Finds Harmony Through Kitchen Design

Mrs J L Carrick touring the country for Ladies Home Journal argues the kitchen is the most attractive room and that well kept, conveniently arranged houses prevent divorces. She notes moderate incomes from 1800 to 2500 yearly enable home building within reach, highlighting a rear Ben Hill cottage and the rising role of young women in Domestic Science at the Agricultural College. Carrick aims to recommend house types for localities to thousands of readers.

J. L.' Carrick Athens Jenna Mome Journal Carrick Ons Miss Moss Mmof Granduer Hi Carrick Sho Ladies Home Journal Ben Hill

Crawford Smith seeks market for okra crop near Madison county

Crawford Smith, a progressive farmer near Colerain in Madison County, visits Athens to ask the Chamber of Commerce for buyers of several hundred bushels of okra. Secretary Carroll provides a list of large-city produce merchants likely to take the harvest, which will be packed in bushel crates for shipment. Smith reports planting more than 200 bushels this year and notes the three-acre patch shift from cotton to okra.

Crawford Smith Colr Madison County Athens Chamber of Commerce Carroll

Toombs DuBose Seeks Re election As Georgia Legislator

Hon Toombs DuBose veteran Clarke county senator announces re election for representative in the tower house. He is one of Clarke county’s two house members and has years of service. The official notice is joined by rumors that he will run and others named include A G Dudley and Frank A Holden.

R. Toombs DuBose Clarke County Tower House DuBose la House Clarke Affiix Jalthough A. G. Dudley Frank A. Holden

Disabled Veterans Move to Oust Sawyer From Post

Cincinnati dispatch reports Brigadier General Charles Sawyer facing calls from the Disabled American Veterans for removal from his government hospital role. National commander Ian C. Hamilton Gook says the organization will pursue removing Sawyer, arguing his leadership harmed wounded and disabled veterans and that accountability rests with appointing authorities.

Sawyer Cincinnati Charles Sawyer Buat Iain C. Hamilton Gook Law Ican Else Gotonett Forbes U. States Vetemen Tae Es

German Sailors Serve On British Vessel

Berlin reports satisfaction that German sailors are again in demand on ships under foreign flags. The latest instance cited is a modern salvage vessel equipped for sea service, sent by an English company to work under British flag duties.

Berlin Touthe Dakic Ae Sea

Railroad Strike Settlement Effort Nears White House Talks

Hopes rise for settlement as B M Jewell and six rail shopcraft presidents arrive in Washington to meet with President Harding and administration officials. Officials say union leaders not invited yet may be received if they call to discuss the strike and the seniority issue seen as the main obstacle.

Washington Chicago B. M. Jewell White House

Heart and Hand of the Prince

A fragmentary line hints at a prince and a grand prize. The text appears as a literary teaser with references to the Banner and a quest for the world’s sought prize. No clear events, dates, or names are available to establish a full report.

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Picture of Today's Entry Elsewhere in This Page

Fragmentary OCR mentions a photo related to today’s entry appearing in another part of the page. No clear names, dates, or locations emerge to identify persons or organizations. The readable note suggests a visual element accompanying the main item but lacks sufficient specifics.

Athens High Eyes Recognition for Military Work

The Athens High School cadets seek recognition from the War Department for their military efforts. Officials plan legislation to obtain more calcium arsenate for farmers and recognize the ROTC program as a formal unit. Four veterans or merit-based recommendations have been submitted by the school to the department.

Athen’High “School Handa War Department Rudy Jprof H. B. Mell Ar. O.T. C.uht Wir Inspns Suft

Oy Scouts Plan Delightful Camp at Burton Lake

Athens Boy Scouts prepare for a two week camp from Burton Lake with 60 scouts and six leaders departing Friday morning. Leaders include Tom Green and H. A. Penderich among others. Named scouts listed include John Bowers Alexander Bush Morris Bush William Davis Scott Epps and many more in a dense roster of participants.

Athens Burton Lake Teaves Sd Aps Apes Iores Ture Abs Tom Green Jake Butler Ay Zeigler O. KR Dobbs H. J. Reid Pu Sexton H. A.pendereich John Bowers Alexander Bush Morria Bush William Davis Scott Epps Leslie Booth Monteith Capps Reid Dobbs Joe Hartley A. G. Richards B. McDorman Mobley Thrasher Jim McCorkle Bertrim Boley Howell Jones Joel Boley Aldine Pound James J. Knowles Max Parr Charlie Cate Harvey Coker Oscar McWhorter Jack Dale D. D. Beusse, Jr Bernard Johnston Jade Ison Park Coopesnham Watson Henry Beusse James Wilson Grandison Caskey Roswald Ison Marlow Autrey Lawrence Smith Joe Wingfield Hugh ‘Thompson Charlie Fox Cecil’ Hilley Walter Lochsin Donald Moore George Armstrong Branley Allen Elwood Jackson Stewart Prather

Brown declares plan to seek law for farmers in Georgia

Commissioner Brown spoke urging early cotton planting and use of arsenate to fight boll weevils. Dr Campbell urged calcium use and cited Georgia crops harmed by rains. Brown claimed Georgia could raise cotton with proper pesticide use, distribution, and price signals, noting arsenate sales in nearby states and potential statewide increases.

Campbell Lou Georgia Brown John J. Brown St Carolina Georga Nuy

Call for ROTC Recognition at Local High School

The piece urges government recognition or an officer detail for the High School’s ROTC unit to prevent abolition by the school board. Officials warn that without a government-backed unit the department may be dropped, despite efforts to secure cooperation and keep the program.

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Hoke Smith Asked to Speak in City at Summer School

Former Senator Hoke Smith and Governor Thomas W Hardwick were invited to address the University Summer School next week announced by J B Stewart Smith has been asked to speak Monday on the Smith Lever bill which would provide federal aid for extension work at the State College of Agriculture Smith was on the committee which had helped shape the measure and was noted as visiting Atlanta during vacation

T. Larry. Gantt Greene County Awa Springs Ro- Gatta Georgia Jude’ jeWhorter Atdck Brightw Ralph Brightwell Marcus Twell Ooonae Hoke Smith Atlanta Thomas W. Hardwick University Sumemer School Stewart Smith Smith-Lever State College of Agriculture Hacdwie Fa Wedel

Storage Mail Car Pillaged By 2 Men

Two men robbed a storage mail car, triggering a search and investigation. Officials described the incident and noted authorities are pursuing leads as the case develops. Local police urged anyone with information to come forward.

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Hardwick vows firm law order in Georgia speech

In Decatur Gov Hardwick reiterated his stance on law and order. He said no lawlessness by strikers or strike-breakers would be tolerated and that the people elected him governor to govern without bowing to any man. He stated he would not fight Senator Watson.

Atlanta Hardwick Decatur Georgia Watbon Senate

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