Severe rains disrupt farms and spark talk of drought year
Farmers report widespread soggy fields and stalled work as heavy rain continues. Some compare conditions to 1832 dry year myths while boll weevil threats grow or recede. many fear delayed harvests but optimism remains for a cotton crop if rain ends. Athens notes three new entertainment venues amid agriculture updates.
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Madison
Jack
Anties
Athens
Palien
Percyohnson
Broad Street
Bggest
Apute
Aten New
Tablea
Fem
County Plans Bond Election To Fund Roads And Education
Commissioners set Tuesday June 12 as the date for a 200000 bond issue. The plan combines road and bridge, educational bonds into one ballot to speed approval. If approved, 500000 in county and city funding would fund Oconee River projects, paving, and a John Milledge dormitory, boosting jobs and payroll. A voters list will be published and a single polling place at the county courthouse will be used.
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Board of County Commissioners
Oconee
O Street
Danielsville
John Milledge” Aw]mitory
Georgia
Lst
Bill White Leads Dothan to Victory
EUFAULA Alabama Bill White coach of the University of Georgia now manager of the Eufaula club led the locals to a 7 to 2 victory over Dothan in the first game of an exhibition series here. Cat Milner doubled over left fielder s head driving in runs and Hanson struck out seven to steady the win.
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Eufaula
Ala
Bill White
University of Georgia
Dothan
Cat” Milner
Hanson
Beore
Newton and
Griffin
Army appropriation bill passes Senate with 341 million package
The Senate approved the annual army appropriation of 341,705,000 dollars setting the force at about 12,530 officers and 138,009 enlisted men for the next year. The measure includes 7.5 million for Dam Number Two at Muscle Shoals. The conference procedure follows and work could begin soon if approved.
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Washington
Senate
Muscle Shoals
State Wide B Y P U Convention Sees Huge Visitor Turnout
Delegates numbering in the thousands are expected for the State Wide B Y P U Convention in Athens June 21 to 23. Regional unions report dozens to tents in Athens with visitors from Norcross Winterville and College Park joining by auto. The executive committee will provide lodging for two delegates per county. non delegates should cover their own hotel costs. Reverend T W Tippett of Vienna Ga will deliver the convention sermon with speakers J R Scarborough and O C S Wallace also on the program.
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Fark
Executive Committee
T. W. Tippett
Vienna
TY. P. O
Dele Ion
Atheng
Echoola
Athens
Turbulent China Faces Resignations and Power Shifts
Reported moves show Dr Sun Yat Sen under pressure from General Chium Ming and Wu Pei Fu to resign and restore parliament, while Hsu and Li Yuan-Hung factions seek unity. In Europe, King Alexander of Serbia and Princess Marie of Romania plan a royal wedding as amnesty for Romanian prisoners is announced.
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China
Peking
Stan Yat Sen
Canton
Hay Shu Chang
Lin
Manchburis
Hsu
Shina
Bus
Sun
Chent
Dr. Sun
Sen
Wu Pei-Fu
Chang Tso-Lin
Rumania
Rhdpfiitt
Ito
Martial law proclaimed in Chihli province
The foreign office announced that martial law was proclaimed in Chihli province to deter disbanded soldiers of Chang Teolin's army acting as bandits. The step is described as precautionary to ensure security for deputies arriving to attend the opening of the parliament.
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Peking
Foreign Office
Chihli
Chang Teo
Lin
Welegaten
University Dance Program of Commencement Made Public
The University announces commencment dances starting June 16 with Pandreliente fete headlining. Athene appears with Domino's Orchestra from New York for the first dance. Garber-Davis Orchestra to accompany the rest. Schedule includes Masquerade Ball June 36th, Law Hop June 29th, Junior Brom June 17th, Senior Dance June 21st, and a Senior banquet at the Georgia Hotel. Season tickets for all five dances available from T. McDowell, J. Pi McDowell, House, and other listed student houses. governing boards Phi Delta Theta House and others coordinate planning.
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Garber-Davis
Athens
Georgia Hotel
Nox Trom’ J. Pi McDowelly Ilie T
Meee K
A. B. Hotse
Anderson
Phi Delta Theta House
Rescue Crew of British Wreck Wiltshire The Thames Steamer
A cable from Auckland New Zealand relieves anxiety over the Wiltshire wreck. The message reports rescuers found survivors and that rescue work is ongoing with no divers lost.
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London
Associated Press
Auckland
New Zealand
Wiltshire
De Lacy Allen Praised by Red and Black Editors
The Red and Black profiles De Lacy Allen star shortstop of the prior season noting his fielding excellence and timely hitting. A World War veteran and federal student at the University, Allen saw service in France and was shell shocked and gassed. It is his first year at the university.
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Red and Black
Weely
Lacy Allen
de Lacy
Georgia
Allen
France
Denominational youth convention to visit Ath ens
The Ath ens community prepares for a large denominational convention June 21 to 23 with over one thousand young delegates from across the state. Local hosts are urged to provide homes, as reports from the event will promote Ath ens and encourage students to return for schooling.
Hotel Clerk Accused of Stealing Guest Jewels
New York police charged Ernest Hill, a hotel night clerk, with theft after a guest, Mrs. Irene Wadell of New Orleans, reported her jewelry and cash missing. Police recovered a diamond wrist watch, a bar pin, and several other items totaling thousands, found with Hill who reportedly posed as a British prize fighter. He disappeared on May 12 after the incident.
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New York
Irene Wadell
New Orlegna
Ernest Hill
New Burgh
Hill
Mia Wadell
Aesen
Mewbourne Named Editor of Red and Black
Howard Mewbourne of Eberton was named editor in chief of the Red and Black weekly by the University Athletic Association election, succeeding Earl Watson. Officers take their posts next fall. the paper urged continued high standards under the new editor and noted staff changes and involvement with Sigma Nu. Also included is Dr Andrew M Soule urging farmers to fight the boll weevil, diversify crops, and plan for winter feed amid varied weather conditions.
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Howard Mewbourne
Ebertor
the Red
Wisek
University Athelevic Association
Mewbourne
Earie Watson
R. M .Davant
Butler
The
Athletic Association
A. T. Levie
W. G. Johnson
Doumeton
D. J’. Edwards
Dawson
A. Lowe
T. R. Perry
Asaedane Barnett
Ah Ce
B.ictues
Agctas
Hoseh
H A
W. Davis Wisdom
Af. Chipley
Wase
J. Hi McGahee
Ant
Sigma Nu
E. A. Lowe
Oliver
Hia
Georgii
Dolson
Seton
Sotle
Furmern
Jesson ‘Trom
Rover
Sorinar
South Georgia
South
Tas
Georgia
Pandora to Arrive in Athens Thursday for Senior Book
The old Pandora senior class book will reach Athens Thursday afternoon June 7 according to editor M A McRainey. Customers who paid a two dollar deposit may pay two more and receive the book. others can buy for five dollars. Only 500 copies printed, over 300 ordered in advance, with a 483 page volume covering all Trinity activity.
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Pandora
Clagy Books
Athens
National Banks May Not Establish Agencies
Washington officials say Comptroller Crissinger has not yet ruled on whether national banks can establish agencies or branches. He is reportedly considering a ruling that would permit agencies, while branches remain doubtful, with early decision anticipated.
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Washington
Crisainger
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