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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1922

Page

7

Professor Sibley Visits Lexington Washington Tour

Larry Gantt reports Prof. Sibley accompanying a State University scholar on a trip through Lexington and Washington. They inspect historic sites including the Billups Tavern and old Greer House, meet locals, and hear Sibley praise women’s advancing roles in education and the war effort. Washington hosts a women-focused address in the courthouse.

the State University Sib Bop Cwrohoe Corner Sibliy Billups Franklin Col Greer Howe Billups Taven Thomas Wiliam H. Crawford Lexington Upson Lane Jon Smith Gov. Gilmer Dr. Reynolds Rei Ing Rock Hamilton McWhorter Washington Speeck Prof. Sibley R. D. Calloway Gen. Toombs Frank H. Calley Gen Toombs Sibley Fi¢klen Mnea Ion Indies

Friday Big Day in Annual State High School Events

Athens veterans from the Joe Brown Connally chapter of the Disabled Veterans of World War I will attend the World War I ex-soldiers convention in San Francisco. They depart June 16 aboard the Sunset Special from Chicago, joining hundreds of comrades for the June 26 to June 28 gathering hosted by California officials.

George G. Finch Joe, Brown Connally Athens San Francisco Chicago Golden Gate California Gordon’ W. Chambers

Georgia Alumni Set Five Year Reunion in Athens

Twenty five University of Georgia alumni from the class of 1917 will attend a five year reunion in Athens on June 19 and 20. About 200 graduates from across the country are expected. Two rooms at the Georgian hotel will be used for the class quarters. The Atlanta committee includes Howard McCall Jr James M Bloodsworth James B Lenhart and Seward M Smith.

Atlanta University of Georgia Athens Georgian Hotel Olve Peqrr Howard ‘McCall Jr. J. M Bai Bloodsworth James B. Lenhart Seward M. Smith

Dinner Honoring Georgia Seniors Hosted by Miss Ida Wright

Miss Ida Wright hosted a eight course dinner at her Lumpkin Street home for Georgia seniors about to leave the university. The event featured music and a blessing by Mrs C. C. Kemp, who thanked Miss Wright for her motherly kindness and support during their years at the college.

Lumpkin Street Ida Wright Georgia Ida Miss Wright C. C. Kemp Amone W. B. Thopmertie W. B. Thopmertie, 8. P. Shell, L.R., Ji. C. McMillan, H. E. Woodruff Iran L. Bocewell C. W. Baker A. B. Davis C. A. Moody G. W. Taylor D. P. Purvir E. 0. Powell G. J. Duhram W. A. Taylor C. H. Hasty E. G. Piper R.weidling B. L. Southwell 0. Reynolds Rt. Fitts C. H. Hosch L. Ossinsky

Death of 13yearold Henrietta Stewart in Eastville

Henrietta Stewart aged 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Stewart of Ocones county died Thursday at 6 PM near Bogart Road. Funeral at Mars Hill church Friday at 8 20 PM conducted by Rev Ie Saye Athens with interment in church yard Bernstein Bros funeral directors in charge. Survived by parents and two brothers.

Hearietta

Carnival Invitation at Bogart High School Auditorium

An event titled Just Because I love you invites attendance at Bogart High School Auditorium on Friday night June 9 at 1 36 p m. The notice lists Bishop men dehool and Baptist Church building fund participation with an offering and food.

Bogart High Scool Men Baptist Church ‘Building Fund

Recitation Contest Opens Athens High School Meet

Twelve girls from districts compete at University Chapel as the fifteenth annual statewide high school meet begins in Athens under Dr. J B Stewart. About 200 visitors attend with today featuring debates, declamations, and an all free athletic program on Sanford Field. Boy Scouts aid visitors while winners in past events are listed in the program.

University Chapel Athens J. 8. Stewart University of Georgia Katherine Smith Springfield Mildred Pidcock Moultrie Olive Hadson Ashburn Helen Potts West Point Stella Hogan Conyers Josephine Turner McDonough Mabel Chastain Calhoun Myra McCurry Hartwell Manville Starr Winder Jensika Wright Louisville Christine Weatherly Baxley Rebecca Wilson Lyons Carnee Davis Warrenton Kathleen "Holder Jefferson Susie Anderson Susie Anderson, “Cornelia; 1911 Anna Morrison, Waycross; 1912 Louisy Walker Monroe Ocle Tolmson Mary G. Papas London Rome Gertie Penham Mildred Pitner Washington Thelma Harrel Savannah Helen Bagley Newnan Katherine Mitchell LaGrange Athen Sanford Field South Ae Jena W. D. McGaufley Clayton Lindsay Thomanville Langston Fitzgerald Everett Haynes Roberts Gray Walker Lundy Berry Sewell Lavopla Abel Lee McVonnell Toccoa Jack Waller James Melton Dan Johnson Graymont Claude ‘Parris Meter Delke Kirkland Clayton Linacey Thomasville Johnson Edwin Pierce Carolston Griffin Grifin Bryant Black Dalton Maintyre Carnesville K. Carpenter Benjamin Cilatt Lincolnton H. F. Johnson Valdosta Gray Young Hoke Brinean Statesboro Clayton Limagy Thomasvill Barwick Cordele West Potng Jeff Gilreath Carteraville Martin Abe Lee McConnell Dixon Oliphant Wrens Paul Murray Fort Valley Pavo Hubbard Boykin Jim Paul Evans Sylvania Raymond DuPriest Ernest Spurlin Horrace Hill Kay Tipton Sylvester Comer Pye Slade Cordele Wade Dorris Doug Tas Valdonta Foreman Kent Durden Coleman Jake Ellis Calvin Cowart Donalsonville Morgan Vienna Gordon Logan Newton R. L. Crutchfield Yates Julius Gooden Commerce Clarence Sessions Tennille Eugene Fields Graymount Summit Georgia Athens High School Banker

Alumni Rotary Dinner Highlights Y M C A Camps

Thursday night featured speakers including L F Edwards who praised serving others and expanding the summer camp in the mountains. The event welcomed new members, announced officer slate for the year, and urged early signups to avoid outside recruitment.

John’. Green L. F. Edwards Forbes Roswell Gallory W. T. Forbes, Jr Jack Green M. G. Nicholson

Russian Violinist to Study Here Next Year

Sixteen year old Atlanta violinist Samuel Mischa Proger son of E Proger receives a six year teacher’s diploma at Morgan Violin School graduation at Steinway Hall. Proger born in Russia near Mischa Etman's home shows strong talent and plans to study at a university next year. He will perform Ballade and Polonaise during graduation exercises ahead of further study.

Atlanta Morgan Steinway Hall Samuel Mischa Proger E. Proger Clark i Proger Russia Mischa Etman Univer

Release Smith in Heavy Bond to Wait Hearing

Paul Smith, freight depot foreman, held on federal charges after alleged theft of four lanes of cigarettes linked to Seaboard freight operations. A preliminary hearing is set for 10:30 a.m. next Monday at the federal building with attorney Wolverton representing Smith.

Smith Seaboard Y Paul Smith Seabard Staten Corbett Wolver- Smith Federal Building Seaboard

Bishop Kilgo Departs Memphis Ill to Return Home

Bishop Kilgo, ill at a Memphis hospital, began the trip home to Charlotte Thursday night. Physicians voiced confidence he could travel safely despite weakness. In Macon, defense rests in the Willingham case as Richard F. Willingham concedes no misappropriation while blaming past losses for his financial collapse. The jury trial is expected to continue Friday afternoon. In Atlanta, Ku Klux Klan leader King Kleagle G W Price heads to Los Angeles, with report continued on page six.

Kilo Memphis Tenn Kilgo Willingham Macon Richard F. Willingham

Bill on adjusted service certificate plan for veterans funds

The house discusses a veterans aid proposal offering adjusted service pay vocational training and land settlement options. Total costs projected around 4.49 billion with funds to be raised by reduced government expenditures and interest on refunded foreign obligations. The plan envisions certificates beginning funding in 1943 and extending through 1966.

Denon Miata Democra' Issippi McCumber

Georgia Forestry Association Formed In Macon

Mrs. Orr outlines the creation of the Georgia Forestry Association on June 6 in Macon. The Georgia Forestry Committee, part of the Southern Forestry Congress, sparked state interest, coordinated school outreach, and planned a comprehensive forest report for the legislature. The new group adopted a constitution with officers including President B. H. Stone and Vice Presidents A. V. Wood and Mrs. W. W. Stark.

Banner-Herald Georgia Forestry Association Macon Georgia Georgia Forestry Committee Southern Forestry Congress Atlanta Mery Forestry Committee The Georgia Forestry Maron Forestry Association For Georgia Rabun Gap Tybee Light Turpentina Fruit’ Growers Agricultural College State Agricultural Department National Forest Dre Eloise Gerry B. H. Stone Blairsville A. V. Wood Brunswick W. W. Stark Commerce R. E. Isnow Quitman Alice Baxter C. B. Harman G2 & Vicker A.B

Firemen Enjoying Annual Vacation Across Stations

Several members of the fire department are on vacation. Crews from Station A and the uptown company are briefly reduced as others take annual leave. Chiefs usually receive separate vacations and attend the annual convention. this year the San Francisco event is under consideration for the 1922 session.

F All Fire Department Mosars Quillian Cobb Frank Bof B. FP Lester Ig Alco San Francisco Ani McDorman Konventio

Fird Slightly Damages Pope St Tenant Hoa Thed-er

Fragmentary report notes minor damage to a tenant house on Fee street involving an individual named Fird. No injuries are mentioned and no official charges appear in the readable text. Further details are unavailable in the supplied fragment.

Pope St

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