Georgia University to Award Record Class Diplomas
The University of Georgia will confer 183 diplomas at commencement on June 21. Most graduates earn Bachelor of Arts or Science degrees, with strong showing in Agriculture and Commerce. ceremony follows baccalaureate address by Dr. H. C. White.
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John E. Drewry
University of Georgia
David’ €. Barrow
H. C. White
Myarka- de
Uni
Georgia
Tha ‘Adent
Binive Adama
Athens
Ruth A. Bates
Dallas
Tex
Mar-geérite Beale
Savannah
Rubs’ Marie Bell
Waleska
Francis Miron Hird
Bowdon
Homer Cerram Carroker
Commerce
Aliee K. Chandler
Mary R Colvin
Atlanta
Harold
BM. Cook
Blythe
William FP
Dan
Thomaston
Francis C. Dart Douglas
J. BE. Denmark
Statesboro
B. H. Dixon
Wrenst
Durden
Graymont
J.H. Halvert
Moultrie
B. D. Henderson
Newnan
L. H. Hill Jr
Queen
Holden
Hurt
Ware Hutcheson
Jonesboro
Keily
Monroe
J. Ty Kisbya Whan
Mary H
Ren. Broweh
St. Peter
Guilefort
Dalton
A. B.ulbertson
Lithonia
He. Py Deron
Americus
BR. le
Pitty
M. I. Hanahan
Ththan
Atm
A. T. Persons
Tavita
G2 Slack
A. R. ‘Lawton
Murphy Candler
E. H. Dorsey
Law Department
J. Cobb
Hamilton McWhorter
Sylvanna Morris
H. B. Mitchell
Athena
Murphy Candier
Decatur
J. C. ‘Hinton
Macon
William M. Howard
Augusta
A. R. Lawton
A O.murphy
Barnesville
A. C. Riley
Fort Valley
Robert A. Simpson
Washington
Wilkes
A. D. Smith
Birmingham
Ala
Howard Thompson
Gainesville
W. Stokes Walker
J. B. Witherspoon
Selma
Tributes Pour In For Late Bishop Troy Beatty
Local and national memorials honor Bishop Troy Beatty who died weeks ago in Nashville Tennessee. Athens friends share a moving address from former townsman T Mell describing his kind nature, joyous spirit, and commitment to God and humanity. Page five continues.
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Troy Beatty
Nashville
Tenn
Athens
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Aaron’ Cohen
T. & Mell
E. L. Hill
H. Co. White
Banner-Herald
Mr. Mell
Bishop Beatty
Bishopreatty
Eighbor
Senate Hears Ford Plan for Muscle Shoals
The House Military Committee voices conditional approval for Henry Ford's proposal to develop Muscle Shoals projects in Alabama. The panel excludes the Gorgas steam plant, drafts new fertilizer manufacturing language, and orders a report to the House. Two related moves in Congress favor completing the Muscle Shoals effort.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
House ‘Miilitary Committee
House
Ford
Gorgas
W. B. Mayo
J. W.worthington
Detroitufacturer
Mayo
Mayor
Congress
Senate
Wilson Dam
Bo Thay
Senate Agriculture Committee
Oscar C. Merrill
Federal Power Commission
Merrill
Norris
Nebraska
Athens Music Study Club Meeting Announced
The Athens Music Study Club members are requested to meet at the residence of Mrs. J. for a club gathering.
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Athens
Athens Music Study Club
Hardwick appoints university board of visitors for Georgia
Governor Hardwick announced the Board of Visitors for the University of Georgia for the upcoming session in June. Members named include Rt. E. Brooks Albany O R Horton Gainesville J B Jones Jackson L F Elrod Sparta W A Hall Blakely and Abe Conger Bainbridge named trustee of the Second District Agricultural School.
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Hardwick
Rt. E. Brooks
Albany
O. R. Horton
Gainesville
J. B. Jones
Jackson
L. F. Elrod
Sparta
W. A. Hall
Blakely
Abe Conger
Bainbridge
Second District Agricultural School
Low Cotton Report Chuses Are
Georgia and Texas reports show delayed planting and poor conditions for the 1968 crop due to late spring weather. The Boll weevil appears in large numbers threatening Georgia, while North and South Carolina face uneven results from wet cool weather. Louisiana reports two to four weeks late with replanting and grassy fields. May 26. In Andorra women are not allowed to eat at the same table as their husbands.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Louisiana
Republic of
Andorra
President Harding and Dnugherty Hit by Democrat
In a Saturday address Bitterly scores two big Republican figures, President Harding and Dnugherty, amid rising political tensions. The critique targets the GOP leadership as the Democrat party frames key policy battles.
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Harding
Dnugherty
Ken UU
Senators Blast Harding Rhetoric In Senate Clash
Kentucky Senator Stanley assails President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty in Washington. He cites Philadelphia Press dispatches claiming a two fisted attack on political blackguards. Stanley questions who defends the criticized cabinet members amid the judgeship controversy.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Tougnerey
Senate
Stanley
Kentucky
House
Daugherty Said
Chicago
Daugherty
Philadelphia
Congress
Ambassadorsa
City officers to be named at Monday night meeting
The mayor and council prepare to elect city officers including City Recorder City Attorney City Engineer Clerk and Treasurer Street Foreman and Marshal with most posts expected to draw no opposition The City Attorney race is likely to feature three Athens lawyers W K Meadow Derney Davis and Carl Ff Crossley Col Austifi Bell will not seek re election Aaron Cohen resigns from the Board of Education The Civil Service Commission governs Fire and Police appointments with no changes this week The preliminary meeting precedes the regular monthly session set for Wednesday night.
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City Recorder
City
Carl Ff. Crossley
Austifi Bell
Athens
Crossley
Meadow
Board of Education
Aaron Cohen Hafs
Civil Service Commission
Mrs. Vinson to Hang For Husband's Death
In Atlanta a jury in superior court convicted Mrs. Cora Lou Vinson of murdering her husband Dr. W. D. Vinson and sentenced her to be hanged July 28. The verdict carried death with no mercy recommendation, a result heavier than Solicitor General Boykin urged.
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Atlanta
Cora Lou Vinson
W. D. Vinson
Boykin
Georgia
Vinson
Savannah plans maritime exposition to mark first steamship voyage
Special to The Banner-Herald Atlanta Georgia Savannah plans a grand maritime exposition to celebrate the Savannah the first steamship to cross the Atlantic. The exhibit will be largely a floating affair with ships from around the world housing the displays and replicas of famous ocean going steamers. The event aims to foster world peace and postwar commerce with delegations and exhibits loaded with national products.
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Banner-Herald
Atlanta
Savannah
Col
Scarborough
Canada
Norway
England
Ministers Will Monday Athens Union Meeting at Ten
A meeting of the Athens Ministers Union is scheduled for ten o'clock tomorrow morning in the ministers study of the First Presbyterian Church. All ministers of the area are urged to attend.
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Athens Ministers Union
First Presbyterian Church
Fortson to Open Gwinnett Court in Lawrenceville
Judge Blanton Fortson will open court in Lawrenceville Monday and continue there until Gwinnett county docket finishes. Fortson and Solicitor Dean have been off duty but will tour the circuit for summer sessions starting Monday.
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Blanton Fortson
Lawrencevile
Gwinnett County
Reed 3rd In Balloon Race Milestone Landing
Lieutenant W. F. Reed a navy pilot from Pensacola Florida finished third in the Milwaukee balloon race last Wednesday. Dispatches report Reed landed Friday in the Ozark mountains of southern Missouri after leaving Milwaukee with the 12 other airmen. The coast guard service announced the update Saturday night.
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Milwaukee
W. F. Reed
Pensacola
Fla
Wisconsin Aero Club
Ozark Mountains
Missouri
United States Coast Guard Service
White Way Matter Heads To Council For Approval
A civic effort in Athens seeks approval for a white way project named Who Would Give City. The committee reported strong business support and expects a favorable council action. The plan envisions 20 000 residents benefiting from street lighting and related improvements with an estimated cost around 2.76 dollars per front foot.
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Athens
Esty
Messrs
H.T. Culp
R. T. Crymes
Hubbard
Athens Railway and Electric Pany
Flanigen
America
Athend
Rotary
Kiwanis
Palm Garden to Open With Swilling as Manager
The Georgian Palm Garden will host a new ice cream palace and soda fountain under the management of J. W. Swilling of the American Sugar Co. of Cuba. Swilling, a skilled druggist and soda expert, will oversee home manufacturing of soda items with T. H. Lewis of Atlanta as head salesman and Fay McDorman as cashier. Additional staff roles will be announced.
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J. W
Bugar Ca
Cuba
Swilling
T. H. Lewis
Atlanta
Athens
Lewis
South
Fay McDorman
Aghenty
Shirley
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Gorgas Plant
House Militar Committee
MR. Ford
Board of Visitors
University
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Husband
Savage
Atlantic
Fortson
Gwinnett Court
Reed
Council
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