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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
6
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00. Also features Factory Rebuilt L. C. Smith No. 2 Typewriters with latest improvements at $60.00 from The McGregor Company.
Short notes list insurance and real estate items from Lipecomb and Moler Barber College Atlanta inviting study of the barber trade with a promise of pay and job prospects. Also ads for lodging and rooming houses at 436 Hill St and cottage rentals on Hill St. plus boarders wanted at Collins House and a piano tuning ad. Lost pocket book reward offered. Also sales for potato slips, a Jersey bull, and used typewriter and adding machine for sale.
Former Governor Henry D. McDaniel of Monroe and Hon. J. J. Conner of Atlanta arrived last night and are stopping at the Georgian hotel. McDaniel is president of the University of Georgia board of trustees, Conner is president of the State College of Agriculture board of trustees.
Miss Eunice Reed was chosen to read the valedictory essay at Athens high school graduation. She led her class since first grade at Meigs street school and finished with top scholarship marks. Reed earned the classical diploma, excelled in music, and plans further musical study at a leading college.
Secretary Crawford Jackson, general secretary of the Juvenile Protective Association based in Atlanta, visits Athens to promote the Junior State work. He cites progress, legislative efforts for a statewide Juvenile Court, and local support, noting improved youth leadership, anti-incarceration aims, and a push to expand court systems across Georgia with Mayor Rowe leading local fundraising.
The class recalls Uncle Bob Baraca as a man who did all he could for his brother Baraca and uplift for fellow men. Despite illness he smiled and shared kindness in jail life. The group extends sympathy to the family and offers service, quoting May memory keep him in mind.
The Atlanta minimum reached 49 degrees the lowest June 11 reading since 1879. Fair weather north of the cotton belt while the south remains cloudy with light rains at many stations. Rain continues over southern and eastern Georgia with fair skies in the northwest. Western low pressure centers merge into a moderate depression over the Canadian northwest bringing showers to the Plateau region.
Tribute from the Oconee Street M E Baraca class memory of Robert B Peeler a charter member for two years and a loyal true hearted worker his motto We do things reflects a community obituary style noting his willingness to serve and contribute to church activities before his passing
The Moss Auditorium in Athens is the state’s largest dancing hall, decorated for commencement dances by Harry Sitner of Miehmels. Green and white decor, 33,000 feet of festooning, 400 Japanese lanterns, and a central 200 candle power lamp umbrella highlight the setup. Safety and ventilation are emphasized as Chief McDerman oversees wiring. dances run under the German Club with Dutch Sancken as president and Bob Rafford as secretary.
The weather forecast to 7 pm Thursday expects warmer conditions in Atlanta and vicinity with likely fair skies and rising temperatures. An area of high pressure is centered over Illinois Indiana and Ohio with decreasing force keeping the eastern United States notably cool.
Autos and other conveyances will depart this afternoon at five o'clock from the Elks' Home to carry all Elks who wish to attend the Barbecue.
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