Trustees authorize degrees and promotions at university
University of Georgia trustees approve LL D for Governor Joseph M. Brown and Doctor of Divinity for Rev. Marcel Ias Lyttleton Troutman. John Saylor Corn and William Henry Emerson receive degrees of Doctor of Science. Promotions include W. W. Turk to Romance languages tutor and R. B. Brooks to associate history professor. Harold Thompson may receive degree in absentia due to army exams.
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Joseph M. Brown
University of Georgia
Pee Caeearee
Marcel Ias Lyttleton Troutman
First Methodist Church
Meteor Ie
John Saylor
Corn
Georgia School of ‘Tech
William Henry Emerson
Badah Gastonnes
Demosthenian Literary Society
Ben Hill
Robert Toombs
John B. Gordon
Barrow
Walter Hill
W. W. Turk
R. B. Brooks
Peabody Fund
School of Education
Harold Thompson
State of Washington
United States Army Service
High School Track Meet Prep Advances for July Contest
Professor Sanford works on a new cinder track at the athletic field as Coach Cunningham arranges hurdles and gear for a record track meet in the state. Students from about 170 high schools will compete in Athens on July 4, with a piano contest and a big audience anticipated. Local produce offers include yellow crook neck squash beans cucumbers peppers okra cabbage and new potatoes at ten cents a bunch.
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Sanford
Cunningham
Ees
Athens
Arnold & Abney
Thalians Present Mrs Temple Telegraph at the Colonial
The Thalians staged Mrs Temple's Telegraph to a crowded Colonial House with a lively cast led by Miss Lyndon and Mr Nicholson. Performances by Miss O'Farrell Mr Reed and Mr Howard praised for natural, engaging portrayals. The audience awarded a standing vote of thanks for an entertaining season opener.
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Thalians
Dorothy
Sara O'Farrell
Capt. Sharpe
al Ban Reed
Mr. Brown
Mr. Howard
Mrs. Brown
University Medals and Prizes Displayed at Brandt's
University of Georgia medals and prizes are showcased in R Brandt’s window. Freshman medal honoring Toombs Oak and the Victory motif, a $25 die, plus a heavier declamation cup, reflect new designs and artistic value praised by the committee and Mr Brandt. Also mentions Arigel Food Cake and 20c eggs with contact numbers.
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University of Georgia
R. Brandt
Hamilton McWhorter
Toombs
Athens Chamber Seeks Coal Rates and Growth Projects
The Athens Chamber of Commerce held a large meeting at city hall with President Dorsey absent due to illness. They approved hiring a rate expert, pushed for lower coal rates, announced extension of S A L service to Elberton, and endorsed a $300,000 enterprise planned to employ 600 people. The Civic League sent a letter seeking urban planning, sanitation, parks, and streetcar transfers, with strong call for cooperative support.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dorsey
Bondurant
Athens
Tennessee
Atlanta
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Elberton
Railroad Committee
Athens Civic League
Civic League
League
Movement to Seek $50,000 Law Building on Campus
A University senior law class committee led by Dr. M. L. Troutman and members Joe Deadwyler Thos Powell and Henry Newman will appear before trustees to urge approval of a bill for $50,000 to fund a new law school building on campus.
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M. L. Troutman
Joe Deadwyler
Thos. Powell
Henry Newman
Superba Headliner Shines at the Majestic in Athens
An Athens resident praises Superba as the best vaudeville act seen in town. The headliner at the Majestic plays the last half of the week with no return date set. Also showing two reels of pictures and an auto contest vote with admission.
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Athens
Mr. Stone
The
Majestic
Superba
Maplewood Inn Opens At Tallulah Falls This Summer
Maplewood Inn at Tallulah Falls opens today with Paul Jackson taking charge as manager. He promises a comfortable, well run resort with ideal facilities and will aim to make the summer guests at the Falls enjoy a delightful stay. Special market items include Georgia cantaloupes Florida celery and pineapples among others.
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Maplewood Inn
Tallulah Falls
Paul Jackson
Mone Gaegs
Voskad
Immer
Maplewood
Notice to settle debts of R. C. Arnold estate
All parties with accounts against R. C. Arnold estate are urged to render them to W. 8. Callaway. All debtors are asked to call on W. 8. Callaway at the store to settle or arrange satisfactory payment.
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R. C. Arnold
Callaway
Bailey's health deteriorates as friends express concern
Friends report Mr. S. W. Bailey is not improving, with his condition worsening over several days. Local shop ads urge shoppers to call 1076 for Arnold & Abney specials on bell peppers okra ripe tomatoes eggs pineapples peaches bananas maraschino cherries.
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S. W. Bailey
Arnold & Abney
Waynesboro Meeting Endorses Brinson Railroad Route
A Wayne sboro gathering with Geo M Brinson and chief engineer Wallace discussed extending the Brinson Railroad from Waynesboro to Washington via Thomson Athens officials welcomed the project. Subscriptions total about 101 400 with 67 400 from Washington and 34 000 from Thomson. Three road engineers joined the Washington party to inspect the proposed Washington to Athens segment.
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Chamber of Commerce
Brinson
Athens
Wallace
Augusta
Georgia
Waynesboro
Chronicle
Thomson
Geo. M. Brinson
Washington
Thompson
Thomston
Children Free Matinee at Colonial Theater
Colonial theater offers free admission for children when accompanied by a paid adult to see Viola and her trained birds and animals with three acts and three reels. Daily show features a roadhouse chicken roulette?
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Ren
Athens
Weather Notes Report Heavy Rains Across Georgia Region
Special weather bulletin notes very heavy rains in Georgia Alabama and Mississippi within 24 hours due to a low pressure near the mid Gulf coast. Rain totals include Atlanta 2.90 inches Birmingham 2.22 inches Montgomery 1.46 inches Meridian 2.01 inches Anniston 2.64 inches. Showers likely tonight or Saturday. Temperature is high in the south with 7 am readings above 80 in the south Atlantic and west Gulf coasts while the north Pacific remains cool. A broad trough covers the Rocky Mountain slope and unsettled conditions persist in the central valley and northern borders.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Middle Gulf Coast
Birmingham
Montgomery
Meridian
Anniston
Rocky Mountain
Upper Plateau
North Pacific
South Atlantic
West Gulf
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Department of the Chamber of Commerce
the Chamber of Commerce
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BE. R. Hodgson
F. L. Taylor
D. H. DuPree
Maplewood IN
Cantaloupes
Bellwenners
Florida
Troutman
Deadwyler
Ewood Ian Chicken
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