Last Sophomore Declamations at University of Georgia
The University of Georgia will hold the final sophomore declamations this evening in the historic chapel with ten contestants for the sophomore cup. The event, under debate about abolishing declamation at the university, begins at 8 30 with judges to be announced. Cam Dorsey of Atlanta will deliver the cup address next Tuesday after the junior ovations. Participants include Charles Wells Jacobson Tennille Alban Williams Reed Athens George Peter Donaldson Statesboro James Morgan Ray Commerce James Raiford Wood Savannah Clark Howell Jr Atlanta Julian West Walker Screven Terrie Nichols Hendricks Nashville Stephens Mitchell Atlanta and Walter Thomas Jenkins Valdosta.
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Cam Dorsey
Atlanta
Messrs
Charles Wells Jacobson
Tennille
Alban Wiliams Reed
Athens
George Peter Donaldson
Stateshoro
James Morgan Ray
Commerce
James Raiford Wood
University report praises student self help and activities
The Dean's report highlights student aid for work and study at the University, noting twenty four students found employment and many earned or borrowed to cover expenses. It commends library expansion, military training progress, and active student organizations with notable lectures, debates, and publications, signaling strong campus engagement.
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Hale Orchard Company
Middle Georgia
Alumni Versus Varsity Baseball Game Set At Sanford Field
This afternoon at four thirty on Sanford Field the Alumni will face the Varsity in an annual showcase. Morris and Corley will pitch for the alumni with Hutchens behind the plate. the regulars include Kid Brannen and Charley Cox on the mound and Peacock catching. A large alumni lineup features Morton Hodgson Frank Martin captain of the ’08 outfit John Cooper Paul Bartlett and others. The event promises a top class game and is hoped to become Alumni Day entertainment in coming years.
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Sanford Field
B.st Diamond Stars
Georgia
Morris and Corley
Hutchens
Kid Brannen
Charley Cox
Peacock
Morton Hodgson
Frank Martin
John Cooper
Paul Bartlett
Frank Foley
Will Erwin
D" Lowndes
Aessingin
Annual barbecue closes Wholesale house doors today
Talmadge Brothers Company will close its Wholesale house on Clayton and Washington streets and its Hancock avenue warehouses at 1 oclock today. All business will halt for a genuine old fashioned Georgia barbecue to honor the entire sales force and staff, with a half holiday following near Mitchells bridge.
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Talmadge Brothers Company
Clayton Street
Washington Street
Hancock Avenue
Georgia
Mitchell's Bridge
Scramble for a Municipal Recorder Drags in Athens
In the Athens Industrial Review the writer notes a pending bill to create a city recorder for the municipal court. They find the scramble for the post odd, as the salary likely won’t exceed 1200 dollars a year, while objections and charges arise among able men. The legislature has not yet taken up the measure.
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Athens Industrial Review
University of Georgia trustees hear reports and plan actions
The University of Georgia trustees met yesterday morning to review branch reports, committee hearings, and year budget details including teacher salaries and fixed expenditures. A resolution sought adding the South Georgia Agricultural College president as an ex officio trustee. They also approved repairing a valuable chapel painting.
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University of Georgia
DuBose
South Georgia Agricultural College
Board of University Trustees
Athens
General Board
State College of Agriculture
Phi Beta Kappa seeks Georgia chapter at New York convention
At the general Phi Beta Kappa convention in New York on September 9 and 10 a Georgia chapter petition will be presented by University of Georgia representatives and local faculty members Dr Stephens Dr McPherson Dr Campbell Prof Geissler and Prof Sayler. The Georgia group plans charter membership and notes the fraternity’s origins at William and Mary in 1796 with current chapters in Vanderbilt Tulane North Carolina Virginia and Texas. Thirteen Rhodes scholars at Oxford plan to pursue the same chartering step in September.
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New York
University of Georgia
Phi Beta Kappas
United States
Stephens
McPherson
Campbell
Geissler
Sayler
Georgia
William and Mary College
Virginia
Vanderbilt
Tulane
North Carolina
Texas
Oxford
England
Jossey's Fresh Saturday Prices for Groceries
Jossey's advertises a Saturday sale with fresh country eggs 2 cents a dozen and tomatoes 2 cents a dozen. Items include fat fries 35 cents, half-grown fries 42 cents, Irish potatoes, Savashes 61 26 a pound, large pineapples 9 cents each, peaches 1 2 cents can, fresh picnic hams 16 1/2 cents a pound, lemons 27 cents a dozen, and assorted groceries at sale prices. Phone 1176. 12c quart.
Thalian Play Draws Gainesville Auto Party For Dunlap Ties
Mr and Mrs Bryan Mitchell and child from Gainesville join Mr and Mrs W C Thomas for an auto trip to see Mr Dunlaps Georgia play. Sisters Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Thomas are relatives of the author of The House on the Sands.
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MR. Dunlap
Georgia
Bryan Mitchell
Mary Mitchell
Gainesville
W. C. Thomas
Thalian
Mitchell
Mrs. Thomas
the Sands
Williamson's Crystal Daily Produce and More Ad
Vegetables and fruits listed including eggplants beans cucumbers squash beets cabbage tomatoes celery corn peppers and local favorites. Ads urge visits to Williamson’s for fresh produce and mention a 45c basket of Nice Basket Tomatoes and 5c cinema deals. Also note a 50 acre farm for sale near Normal School and reference to Detective Burns at Majestic today.
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Williamson's
L. D. Hawkes
Phono
First Ejectment Suit Filed in This Federal Court Branch
Yesterday in the eastern division of the Northern District of Georgia the court recorded its first ejectment suit. C. S. Preston of Virginia sues Mrs. F. E. Clemons of Elbert County Georgia for possession of Elberton land valued at 5000 dollars. Attorney Hon. Robert L. Berner represents the plaintiff.
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Federal Court of
Georgia
John Doe
Richard Rowe
Cornett
C. S. Preston
Virginia
F. EK. Clemons
Elbert
Elberton
United States
Robert L. Berner
Chamber of Commerce Busy with Athens Matters
Athens Chamber of Commerce reports progress on tax system data gathering, university park privileges, and plans for an overhead bridge study. Committee work includes securing the Anderson electric line, labor day observance coordination, insurance rate relief, and library office space for a student library project.
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Civic Improvement Committee
University
Athens
Callaway
Barrow
Anderson
C. B. Griffith
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Griffith
Mesgrs
C. D. Campbell
J. C. Smith
C. Callaway
Griffith
Andrew Erwin
Dockendorf
Athens Trades Union
W. F. Dorsey
Play by Georgia Thalians Delights Record Audience
Edgar Dunlap earns praise for The House on the Sands produced by the Georgia Thalians before the largest local audience ever drawn by a university club. Critics note its political plot and Dunlap’s farewell appearance, with strong cast performances and overall year of Thalian theater. A mid article sale ad for a typewriter follows.
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Georgia Thalians
Edgar Dunlap
The
Thalians
Pearance
Sands
Athens
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Old Chapel
Drrock
Rheakins
Old Georgia
Dean Snelling
Library
Barnet
Military Department
Gainesville Midland Railroad
College Young Men's Christian Association
John E. White
W. A. Hounscheff
College Association
City Young Men's Christian Association
J. P. Campbell
Demosthenian Hall
P. F. Brock
Demosthenian Society
Phi Kappa Society
Washington and Lee
Demosthenian
Frishman
Brock
I University
God Friends of the University
Tortore
S. M. Salyer
Industria
Brown
van Hooese
Rome
Inter
Capt. Connor
Bulding
Agricultural College
Harrison Jones
Arnold & Abney
Court House
Moss Auditorium
Lawyers’ Union
Phi Beta
Kappa
Jossey
Josey
Williamson
Normal School
T. Care Banner
Crystal
Detective Burns
Majestic
A.A. Alr. R
Planigen
Dunlap
Oliver
J. Stedel
Plainville
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