University Trustees Meet In Conference Still In Session
University of Georgia trustees held a lengthy session with broad attendance. Reports dominated the agenda as committees were created to oversee the law library fund and the summer school MA requirements. The board favored extending higher education access to girls while declining Lucy Cobb Institute’s proposal due to finances. A strict intercollegiate sports conduct rule was adopted for all branch colleges, enforcing respect on athletic fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Committee On Law Library
Law Library
Lucy Cobb Institute
Messrs. Cobb and Barrow
Prudential Committee
Board of Trustees
Prudential
Sophomore declaimer contest opens commencement at UGA
The first real commencement event is tonight in the University of Georgia old chapel with the sophomore declaimer's contest for the sophomore cup. Demosthenians Luther Stephens Watson Zachery Stuart Cowan and others along with Phi Kappa members compete at 8 30 p m on Saturday June 17. The UGA band will perform and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Chapel
University of Georgia
Board of Visitors
Boards of Trustees
State College of Agriculture
Luther Stephens Watson
Logansville
Zachery Stuart Cowan
Atlanta
Chin Chiu
Honolulu
Joseph Grady Woodruff
Winder
John Robert Williamson
Bremen
Alll Demosthenians
Edgar Browngusta
James
Augusta
Claude Hollis Hogan
Carrollton
Phi Kappas
Sold College Athens Business College Now Under Local Management
Last week Prof H B Byrne president of Byrne Business College visited Athens Business College and praised its condition and outlook. Prof J D Severus, three years principal and longtime Byrne employee, will oversee the transition as the college becomes a local institution with stronger community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Byrne
The
Byrne Business College
Athens Business College
J. D. Severus
Byrne Business Colleges
Athens
Interso
Perfected Campaign Organization for Bond Election
A local county bond election campaign forms a formal committee structure led by W F Dorsey with Aaron Cohen as secretary. Ward chairs and district leaders are elected to recruit volunteers, organize committees, and push turnout ahead of the July 12 vote. Officials urge prompt setup and daily progress reports to ensure passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Dorsey
Aaron’ Cohen
Ward
Militia
Chamber of Commerce
Aaron Cohen
B. F. Woods
C.T. Young
M. E. WH. Dorsey
J. T. Anderson
W. W. Scots
R. W. Lamkin
Kenney
J. R. Nunnally
Bradberry
R. L.blett
J. G Painew
James W. Morton
Puryear
E. A. Lampkin
Sandy Creek
Sherwood Coile
Buck Branch
Dorsey
Cty Hall
Court House
Athens Prayer for Rain at Dinner Hour Today
Drought grips Athens as gardens fail and livestock suffer. Two local ladies urged the Banner to publish a prayer for rain at the dinner hour, asking residents from four thousand homes to join in the supplication for relief and a refreshing shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Banner Office
Grace P
Bryan speaks in Athens on progress and growth
Hon. William Jennings Bryan addressed a large Athens audience at Jefferson Street yesterday then traveled by Clerk Nix’s car to Athens. He was joined by Col. Jerre Ayers and Col. Paul Barber as he continued toward the S. R. train, praising the city’s steady growth and urging unity for a stronger Athens and its Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
William Jennings Bryan
Costa's
Jefferson
Clerk Nix
Superior Court
Nix
Jerre Ayers
Paul Harber
Commerce Observer
Trustees and Dr Knapp discuss extension work at State College
The State College of Agriculture trustees spent hours with Dr Bradford Knapp of the U S Department of Agriculture discussing government and state college extension work. They highlighted corn club progress and the push for field work in Georgia as part of a broad revolution in agriculture. The article also calls for stricter enforcement of a city speed ordinance in Athens and publishes the full text of the amended rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College of Agriculture
Bradford Knapp
Seaman A. Knapp
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Knapp
State College
Corm Club
Road plan to link city with national highway at Pocatalbo
A Madison county resident traveling to Clarke county road authorities announced a $4,000 local fund plus $2,000 pledged by county commissioners to build a straight, well-constructed road between this city and the national highway at Pocatal bo. The project aims to boost regional access and place Athens on the fastest NY to Atlanta route, with Clarke county and Athens cooperation cited. Jackson county also pursues improvements on Commerce to Jefferson and Jefferson to Winder routes to preserve the national highway. County treasurer is recovering from a sprained ankle and remains on crutches but active in town and at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Neese
Clarke County
Pocatalbo
Athens
New York
Atlanta
Jackson County
Commerce
Jefferson
Winder
Clarke
Madison
Huated Smith
Puff wheat and rice sale by Arnold and Abney
Fresh shipment advertised with Puff Wheat at 10 cents and Puff Rice at 15 cents. Arnold and Abney are listed with phone number 1076 for ordering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold & Abney
Armond Macaroons
Pid & Abney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tech
Lucy Cobb
Duvenls
Dovebensth
Sold College
J. D. Severn
Byrne
William Jenniigs
Bryan
Haughey
Cafe Royal Today
Abbeville, S
Georgia
the College of Agriculture
Atta
Chicago
Hughey
Cafe Royal
United States
Department of Agriculture
Dr. Knapp
Athens Institution
Banner
City of
Abney
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!