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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1922
Page
1
A columnist quotes a prominent visitor on the labor dispute front, predicting unions will gain ground as strikes paralyze mining and rail centers. President Harding’s efforts to broker a compromise are noted, with party leaders wary of alienating labor or big business. State notes cover South Carolina political races and crop pests affecting farmers.
The Masons of the 8th Congressional District plan an August 11 barbecue at Watkinsville Oconee County. Amity Lodge hosts the event expected to draw over a thousand visitors with delegations from all Masonic groups in the district and several prominent Grand Lodge Masons.
At the Summer School last night a Y M C A night program drew about a thousand students. Miss Catherine Lumpkin, a National Y W secretary, and Miss Marguerite Beale led the event with help from others in this phase of Summer School work. The program featured a burlesque on an outdoor track meet with stunts by two teams the whites and the blues.
Yesterday marked the last return day for the August session of the justice courts of Athens. Judges Carlisle Cobb and Milton W. Thomas saw busy bailiffs as over a hundred cases were returned across the two courts. Drivers in two car incidents and about 25 stock subscriber shares heard at Athens General Hospital proceedings framed the session. First Monday in August will begin the new term.
The Coaching Students defeated Watkinsville 10 to 2 in a summer school baseball game. Senator Sharpe pitched well for the winners, Wilson hit a homer, and Jones made sharp catches in left field. Flanigan starred for Watkinsville, but the defense faltered behind him. The lineup featured Sharpe and Whelchel for the winners and Colle at third for Watkinsville.
Albert Calvin Thomas age 19 died at his parents residence near Watkinsville at 6 50 Friday evening after a five day illness. The funeral is set for 4 p m this afternoon with Rev A B Talley presiding. Burial will be at Jacksons Church Cemetery with pallbearers Weyman James and Marvin Bradford Herschel Thomas and Carlton Downs. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Ou Thomas.
An all day Masonic event is planned with a barbecue at about one o'clock followed by masonry demonstrations by district teams. Mt. Vernon Lodge of Athens will perform the Third degree while Watkinsville lodge offers first or second degree. Grand Lodge officers are expected to attend as outdoor speaking takes place in Watkinsville. W A Capps coordinates with the Congressional district secretary.
London AP reports sustained American demand for British coal with rising prices and freight rates. A 65,000 ton New Castle order by an American railroad may exhaust August supply, while Germany orders 100,000 tons for Sep to Nov. Welsh coal demand grows as admiralty price climbs from 26 to 35 shillings per ton and freights jump from 7s6d to 15s, in some cases 17s.
New York report states Mathilde McCormick of Chicago, sixteen, is to marry Max Oser of Switzerland. She sails today on the Majestic with her uncle Cyrus H. McCormick and Mrs. Stanley R. McCormick. Geneva dispatch notes a pending engagement but says it cannot yet be considered final.
J Cleve Dean announced on Friday he would accept President Harding's challenge to pass upon the coal strike issue and would prepare his reply within a few days. The statement comes after Dean’s telegram to the President criticizing the administration’s stance on strikes.
Elks Lodge No 790 hosts an annual stag barbecue at Cathedral Pines at 6 p.m. Local Elks in the area are invited to attend and share in hospitality. Arthur Flatau, just back from the Atlantic City convention, is expected to speak about the recent national meet and Atlanta’s 1923 win.
Frank A Holden a prominent Athens attorney announced Friday morning as a candidate for the Legislature from Clarke County with L C Brown and A G Dudley also on the verge of formal announcements He is a University of Georgia graduate now in the practice with his father Judge Horace M Holden in Athens He has broad county support and is seen as a young element pick to represent Clarke County in the House He is a Fair Association director ex soldier and helped land the Legion convention for Athens If elected he would work for Clarke County needs in the Legislature
Unanimous verdict by the District Presbyterian church judicial commission finds Rev. Thomas J. Irvin guilty of unbecoming conduct as a minister. He disciplined congregation members without due process, lied to obtain a district court injunction, and publicized a pool wedding while wearing bathing suits. Indefinite suspension follows, with an appeal planned to the Synod of Oklahoma.
In Watkinsville the State versus Cal Hawkes is set to be heard first Monday morning, part of the Oconee session resuming after a delay. Hawkes and Jim and Hamp Dooley were indicted for the December killings of Wes Hale and George Lowe. Solicitor Dean moved the hearing up for a personal engagement, with the defense pushing for a quicker trial after the opening. H. H. Thomas, indicted with Hawkes, was tried previously and acquitted.
Summer School registration reached 1900, about 300 above early estimates as the 1922 session closed. Dr. J B Stewart, head of the Immer School, praised the session, courses, and entertainment. The conference of County School Superintendents noted the strong turnout.
August tat is the last return date for the August term of the City Court. This session of Judge Bradwell's court begins on the third Monday of the month and all cases to come up for trial at that session must be filed on or before next Tuesday. A light docket is expected.
Members of the Georgia Legislature left Friday night for an inspection of Savannah port facilities where a state owned terminal has been proposed. the party will return Monday.
E J Crawford clerk of the court has returned to Athens after a several day visit to Columbus and is back on the job at the courthouse He regrets missing the K R barbecue Thursday during his trip
A fragmented chant asks if you would embrace a princess role and hints at a playful challenge to win the frontest status, urging action to prove capability in a whimsical, if unclear, call to compete.
The Prince of Wales offers conditional participation while many girls enter the fata entry contest, with stories appearing in today’s issue.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a historical note on Plotarps and Podayas within local traditions. The text references an entry system and a mysterious term qwhlire br-Sbla, suggesting cataloging or classification of items or rites. No clear events, dates, or names emerge to anchor a fuller summary.
Frank A Holden’s Friday entry for the Legislature heightens county interest with Brown Dudley and DuBose as declared contenders. Dudley’s status remains unsettled while Holden’s youth and support loom large. Congress races also heat up as Judge Brand and Shackelford campaign across Oconee Madison Newton counties. Clarke County commissioners Hodgron White and Griffeth seek re election amid county road and bridge modernization plans aligned with the state highway program.
President Harding plans separate meetings next Tuesday to present settlement proposals for the railroad strike. Hoover may attend the executives meeting in New York while Davis attends the unions meeting in Chicago. The rail industry seeks an early end with talks focusing on restoring normal operations. A Baltimore conference aims to resolve shopmen issues as the railroad system moves toward stabilizing its forces. Henry B. Spencer named federal coal administrator to oversee coal allocations for essential industries.
Old man Snider in Griffin notes no rain on the first dog day of the season as Athenians observe clouds. Locals blamed forecast records and Volstead era constraints, but swallows around the court house indicate weather with their perched patterns. The birds’ presence suggested no rain Friday, while rainfall earlier in the week led to many observing their behavior for weather clues.
A 20 year old American, son of the vice counsel at Blague La Grande, Santa Clara Province, Cuba, was kidnapped early this morning and held for 20000 dollars ransom. A town roadster found abandoned near the scene.
Dr G Campbell Morgan closed his Athens lectures and left Friday afternoon for Ocean Grove New Jersey to begin a years long tour visiting many U S and Canada Next December he will return to Athens Rev Percival Morgan also traveled to Montreal and then to Chicago for a week of speaking engagements The pair are accompanied by their son and two homes remain in Athens and Windy Mr Morgin attire unclear
Dr Morgan and three by hoes friends in Athens report that he has purchased a home on South Lumpkin near the Greenhouse and his son Rev Percival C Morgan has bought 1870 Princeton Road. The purchase prompts conversion of the former Fowler home into a study and other improvements, while the Morgans have resided at the Jester home on Cobb Street since arriving in Athens.
Frank A. Holden, son of Mr. Holden, previews a forthcoming book detailing the 82nd Division and related activities. He serves as commander of the American Legion post, and the work is awaited with anticipation by his friends.
Estania N M Mps Coury widow of a man murdered on a scaffold testified as guards described the scene. Witnesses recounted how four men faced execution style poisoning and multiple scaffold traps were sprung. One convict was sent to prison pending final disposition of the case.
The Executive Committee of the War Memorial Fund at the University of Georgia thanks the Athens Rotary and Kiwanis clubs for their splendid cooperation in the recent bond issue campaign. The Board of Trustees expresses appreciation for their support and efforts leading to the campaign’s success.
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