Florence and Putnam County progress notes hint at recovery
Larry Gantt reports Florence hustling with a half a million dollars in public works, a creamery buying milk and paying farmers, and a new physician welcoming local doctors. He contrasts Greene County’s boll weevil ruin with Athens area improvements and urges optimism for a dry summer to beat pests. He cites Putnam’s fallow lands, cowpeas, and late planting wisdom. The piece ends praising Athens boosters and a merchants list page to aid local prosperity.
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Smith
Spence, &. C
Rolio
Hartel
Cvs
Tobacca
Eroth
Florence
Athens
Jooks
Tower Counties
James Camak
Greene County
Putnam
Georgia
Withey
Theople
James M. Smith
Pepe
Athens City Eyes Telephone Rate Reductions
City and nearby municipalities pressed for lower telephone rates after a Georgia Railroad Commission inquiry. Col. Austin Bell noted Athens had limited representation and that reductions affect the state, with more hearings and evidence to be presented. Mayor George C. Thomas missed the session.
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Austin Bell
Athens
Georgia Railroad’ Commission
Anw
Southern Bell
Col. Bell
Fel
Columbus
Albany
Rome
Americus
Peete
Itia
Ggorge C. Thomas
Barbecue July 4th For Clarke County Farm Inmates
Clarke County commissioners approved the annual July 4 barbecue for county convicts and inmates at the farm. The event, held every year, is attended by officials and other guests.
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Board of County Commissioners
Clarke County
Webb-Crawford To Sell County Supplies
County officials approve a resolution to buy county supplies from Webb and Crawford next month after the firm submitted the lowest bid. The board acted Tuesday to commence the purchase.
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Webb and Crawford
Mercer University names Weaver president amid gifts
In Macon Georgia Dr Abba W Weaver was named Mercer University president for eight more years as four new professors and three administrators joined the faculty and staff. The board of trustees attended by 29 colleges and 31 trustees also announced a 60000 gift from the Hardman estate to aid local youths seeking Mercer attendance. Aviators Coutinho and Gacadure completed a Trans Atlantic flight from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro prompting a popular reception.
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Macon
Abba W. Weaver
Mercer University
Seasions
Mercy University
Hardman Catste
Ita
L. G. Hardman
J. C. Hardman
Commerce
Mercer
Peesaanin FA Ee
Ars
Gacadure
Coutinho
Fernanda Noronha
Lisbon
Pian Fo
Rio Janeiro
Joseph W. Tolbert Secures Nomination For 25th District
Joseph W. Tolbert wins the nomination in a local party primary for the 25th district Tuesday. The result advances Tolbert toward the general election as support solidifies among key voters and party supporters.
Free Accident Policies Offered by Banner Herald
The Banner-Herald reports high reader demand for its free accident insurance offer for subscribers. Twenty policies issued in two days, with residents from Athens and beyond, including J. C. Fambrough of Farmington and W. W. Barnett of Colbert, receiving coverage. The plan covers all household members under 70, costs fifty cents per additional policy, and lasts one year as long as the head’s subscription remains current.
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Banner-Herald
Banner
the Herald
B. R. Bloodworth
J. C. Fambrough
Farmington
W. W. Barnett
Colbert
John L. Arnold
John Tl.arnold
Sarah Arnold
Irene Nickerson Hight
Rame- Ga
Jacksonville
Fla
The
Ita
Bishop Kilgo in Serious Condition After Illness
Memphis June report states Bishop John C Kilgo of the Methodist Episcopal Church South is in a very serious condition with his health described as vitally weak after a night of extreme fatigue and a day of relative comfort.
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Memphis
John C. Kilgo
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Vital Herg
Southern Mutual Life Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
Stockholders of Southern Mutual Life met yesterday to re-elect the entire board of directors and review the year’s business. Secretary A. R. Griffeth announced that only routine business was transacted.
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Southern Mutual
Southern ' Muual ‘Tyaurance Company
A. R. Griffeth
Bon Ton Cafe to Open on Clayton Street
The Bon Ton cafe, formerly Nebrt Your Cafe, will soon open in the old Band St location on Clayton Street under Mr An and Harry Nast. A modern candy fountain and attractive decor are planned, aiming to draw patrons with a stylish new cafe experience.
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Clayton ‘Street
Anata
Harry
Sellers and Buyers Board Is Planned
A county bulletin board for sellers and buyers is to be erected in front of the county courthouse by the county commissioners and the county agent, Jones Purcell. The board will serve as a medium for farmers to post sale items and requests, allowing buyers to post wants as well. The project aims to place the board at a central location for public use.
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Jones Puresll
Club Cookbook to Be Issued in Fall
A fall issue of the Woman's Club Cookbook will be released, about 300 pages, covering a wide range of topics. The special meeting approved the project led by Mrs. Annie Mae, with contributions from Mrs. Costa and University co educational students, plus writings by Mrs. Hays and district/state federation leaders on household hints, recipes for sweet potatoes and home gardens, cookery for invalids, and dishes from Athens members.
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Annie Mae
Annie
Costa
Hays
Federation
Athens
County Approves $100 for Legion July Fourth Celebrations
County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $100 grant to the Alten Fleming Post of the American Legion to cover celebration expenses for the Fourth of July. Legion celebration committee members Mears, A Goodaoh, and H H West appeared before the board to request funds. The preliminary Legion meeting and planning were noted as ongoing.
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Alten
Honorary Degree Given J. M. Wells
John Miller Wells president of Columbia Theological Seminary in Columbia British Columbia received the honorary Doctor of Laws at Southwestern Presbyterian University graduation exercises held Tuesday in Clarksville Tennessee.
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Clarksville
Tenn
John Miller Wells
Columbia Theological Seminary
Columbia
B. C
Southwestern Presbyteran University
Tia
County official returns to Hot Springs in patrol mistake
A county commissioner returned from an apparent detour to Hot Springs alleging a clerical mix up. The incident involved a motor vehicle agency issue and prompted notes about local governance and proper transit procedures.
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Potton
County Offices to Close Early for Summer Months
At a County Commission meeting it was agreed to close all courthouse offices on Saturday afternoons for the coming summer three months starting at one o clock. Officials urged the public to plan visits accordingly and conduct legal business before the early closures.
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Court House
Georgian Palm Garden Opens With Opera Style Formal
The Georgian Palm Garden opens today in Athens with eight o clock doors and a midnight close. Two dances are planned in the banquet hall and dining room, plus a tea dance from five to eleven thirty. Music by Morris Orchestra and a three thirty concert precede events. Invitations were issued widely and entry is free for all locals and visitors.
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Clok
Athedrana
Palm Garden
Morria’ Orchestra
Ana
South
Swilling
Cannon
Mr. Swilling
Norris
Atlanta
Allanta
D A R Chapter Endorses County Bond Issue and Elects Reg ent
The D A R Clarke chapter unanimously endorses the proposed 200000 county bond in its last meeting before summer recess. Mrs Julian B McCurry is praised for work as regent and recording secretary George Hodgson announces Mrs Julius Talmadge as next state regent. A marker unveiling for Maj Nathaniel Darkey is noted and author Georgia writer Mrs Cat Harris is invited to attend.
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Elijah Clarke
Julian B. McCurry
Mihedge Avenue
George T
Pas
Julius Talmadge
Ira
Hod
Mra
Tale Madge
Clarke
Mra Hodgson
George Hodgson
Hartwell
Athiniel Darkey
Redwine
Hart County
Cat Harris
Georgia
W. L. Hodges
Health Boards Extend Two Weeks For Sewer Connections
Athens Board of Health met at city hall and extended two weeks for residents subject to sewer connections to contract and obtain permits from City Engineer Captain J W Barnett. Those failing to comply face prosecution. A bid for sewer connections totaled $20,000. The board ordered sanitary staff to enforce orders on connections and sanitary closets. Meeting adjourned to next Tuesday for election of sanitary department officers and city inspector.
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J.,w. Barnett
Athens Board of Health
City Hall
Board of Health
Sanitary Department
Legion Plans Big July 4 Celebration Advertising Stunt
Thé Allen R. Fleming Post of the American Legion launches a large July 4 advertising push in Athena with billboards posters and window placards in Northeast Georgia. The post also runs a membership drive and plans to air a patriotic outreach while promoting a major baseball game featuring local teams and a nationally prominent speaker for the celebration.
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Allen R. Fleming
American Legion
Athena
Georgia
Post
Have. P
Thys
el Rtda
Slice
Four Americans Advance in Gleneagles Golf Tourney
Four Americans compete in the Gleneagles golf tournament opening stage with players named Hager Bare and Kirkwood among entrants. The field narrows after two days of stroke play as the lowest scores advance to match play, starting Thursday.
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Gleneagles
Ge Meng
Hager
June Bare
Pen Esha Ig Ierara
Spayneler
Beoth
Trhilian
Siri Jon Kirkwood
Sn Uiirty
Thursay
Churches urged to press Congress on Armenian protection
Washington reports a plea to church leaders and congregations to urge Congress to secure permanent protection for Armenians and other Christians under Turkish rule amid ongoing conflict and persecution. The call emphasizes moral duty and timely government action to safeguard vulnerable religious communities.
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Washington
Congress
Amercan
Seorkeen
We Boone
Gordon Returns to Dahlonega After College Exercises
Hugh H. Gordon a Dahlonega board member at Georgia State College returned to the city Tuesday night after attending the college’s annual exercises and trustees meeting. Fred J. Both accompanied him. The graduation ceremony conferred fourteen diplomas and welcomed Turner Quillan as a new trustee.
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Gordon
Pias
eGorgia State College
Dalonegha
L Ing
Dollege
Bodks
Dahlonegha
Fred J
Turner Quillan
Iate
Booth Tarkingtons The Homecoming Featured In Film Showcase
The passage discusses Booth Tarkington as a renowned American novelist and mentions his popular works such as Penrod and characters akin to Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. It notes a Paramount screening at the Palace Theatre, referencing actors and films connected to Tarkington’s legacy and a shared stage with other familiar literary figures.
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Wovela -Whitten
Booth Tarkington
Ci Frohj
India
Amon
Q. Wileson
Norman’ Keres
John’ Mik
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