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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1922

Page

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Local farmers urged to grow home crops and alfalfa

A column discusses shifting to self sufficiency by boosting home grown hay and grains, reducing imports, and expanding alfalfa acreage. It cites potential savings, rising grain prices, and the need for continued county agricultural agents to support farmers. The piece argues for independence from imported staples and warns against reliance on Western grain.

Lee Tuhl Hia Fm Allens Thavem Lea Jis Giles Georgia

Wholesale theft ring linked to Hodgson Comer store in Oglethorpe

Four Hodgson Comer employees and a fifth resident of Mr. Comer’s farm in Oglethorpe county were arrested amid a thievery scheme that plundered goods from the wholesale and retail operation. "Bull Weevil" McWhorter confessed to three weeks of pilfering, leading to the recovery of some stolen items and the arrest of Albert Lee, Sam Ford, Ben Hrittain, and Ollie Belle Lisby, with Amos Pinkerton and son implicated in receiving goods.

Hodgson-Comer Company Henry Comer Oglethorpe County Clarence McWhorter Smith Britain Lisby McWhorster Mr. Comer Oglethorps Brittain Brittain's Lisby’s Broad

Hellenic Dance Opens Athens Commencement Week

Hundreds from the South gather in Athens for the 122nd University of Georgia commencement celebrations. Pan-Hellenic dance with Dominio's orchestra starts a five day social series. Trustees plan final sessions, then a schedule of addresses by college representatives and Phi Beta Kappa oration.

South University of Georgia Athens Dominio New York Isermon Board of Trustees W. F Quillian Wesleyurr Female College Old Chapel Phi Beta ‘Kappn Pleasant A. Stovall Phi Beta Kappa Frank K. Boland University

Clarke County Choir Plans Sunday Meeting at Baptist Church

The Clarke county choir will meet Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock at the Baptist church. The song service will extend through about two hours and many leaders are expected to be present.

Clarke County Baptist Church

Coy Elmer Winn Dies at 38 in Princeton funeral ahead

Coy Elmer Winn of 335 Satula Avenue died Friday at four o'clock in the afternoon. He is survived by immediate family and will be buried after funeral services at three o'clock Sunday afternoon in Princeton.

Coy Elmer Winn Satula Avenue Princeton

Injury coverage in Banner-Herald travel accident policy

The Banner-Herald explains its free 1000 travel accident policy covers injuries from wrecks or disablement of rail, ship, bus, taxi, or private vehicle while traveling as a fare paying passenger or riding, driving, or being thrown from a vehicle. It also covers pedestrian injuries and other protective causes warranting investigation.

Banner-Herald

Summers Courses In Gregg Shorthand And Touch Typewriting

University of Georgia Summer School offers Gregg Shorthand and touch typewriting from June 26 to August 6. Courses cover shorthand principles, notation practice, business correspondence, and office work skills with two hours daily each. College credit of two hours may be awarded to School of Commerce students who complete the eight weeks.

University of Georgia Tr Ix School of Commerce

Little Sam Crane Seriously Ill in Athens

Friends of Mr and Mrs Rufus Crane of Athens report their son Sam Crane was taken to Athens General Hospital Friday night for an operation after a serious illness.

Rufus Crane Athens Sam Athens General Hospital

Baseball scores from Southern and major leagues

Scores show New Orleans 10 Nashville 4, Atlanta 3 Little Rock 4. Mobile 4 Chattanooga 8. Birmingham 4 1. Memphis 6 7. National League Boston 6 Chicago 7. Brooklyn 12 Bt Louis 2. New York 7 Pittsburg 1. Philadelphia 7 Cincinnati 2. American League Chicago 9 Philadelphia 8. St Louis 15 Washington 3. Cleveland 6 Boston . Detroit 9 New York 6.

New Orleans Nashville Atlanta Little Rock Mobile Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis Boston Chicago Brooklyn Bt. Louis New York Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louia Washington Cleveland Detroit

Notable Georgia officials visit University trustees meeting

Hon Enoch H Callaway of Augusta leads the University of Georgia Medical Department Board of Trustees efforts to raise 200000 over five years placing the college among leading medical schools. Judge Callaway, longtime Augusta lawyer and farmer, oversees 1600 acres in Columbia County with 500 acres in cotton. Hon C G Murphey Candler, Georgia Railroad Commissioner, attends and plans 1877 reunion. he will retire from the board after 14 years. Callaway hosts visitors and welcomes him back to Athens at his daughter's home on Hill Street.

Enoch H. Callaway Trus~tees Medical Department University of Georgia Augusta Jade Callwee Medical College CG. Murphey Candler Railroad Commission of Georgia Alumni Society University Candler Georgia Athens J. M. Goodman Atreet

Funeral for Miss Etta Park in Macon

Funeral services for Miss Etta Park of Athens, who died in a trolley accident in Atlanta, were held in Macon. Dr. F L Hill led the ceremonies as friends from Athens and across Georgia mourn her loss, daughter of Hon Robert E Park, noted state official.

Worsham resigns college position

Dr W Ath Worsham head of the chemistry department at the Agricultural College resigns after a year away. He went to New York to teach at Hunter College and study at Columbia and accepts a higher paying offer. He is a popular efficient professor and University of Georgia Harvard graduate and noted athlete.

W. Ath Worsham Agricultural College Hindwit Kemal New York Hunter College Columbia Georgia Worsham Athens University Harvard

J K Bullock 27 Dies After Illness in Asheville

J K Bullock son of Mr and Mrs Chas T Bullock of Athms died Thursday in Asheville North Carolina at 27 after months of illness. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 5 PM at Winterville Baptist Church with Rev E H Jennings and Rev W M Coile officiating. Interment in Winterville parish cemetery. Pallbearers listed: Claude Little Frank O Farrell El wood Chandler Mel Doolittle George Thornton W B Thornton Clyde Anderson. Bernstein Bros funeral directors in charge.

J. Kline Bullock Chas T. Bullock Athms Asheville Winterville

Athens Civil Service Commission Grants Taxi License Revocations

The Athens Civil Service Commission held its regular Friday meeting at city hall. The panel ruled to uphold revocations of several taxi driver licenses, continuing the city authorities actions.

Civil Service Commission of Athens

Trustees confer degrees on nine at University of Georgia

The University of Georgia trustees approve honorary degrees for John M. Slaton Pleasant Stovall Walter Anthony Joseph Luatrat William Feltenl L. G. Hardman and others. Resolutions honor Harry Hodgson for endowment work and Judge McWhorter for lifelong service. Dr G R Glenn resigns as North Georgia Agricultural College president with praise and a plan to realign.

G. R. Glenn North Georgia Agricultural College University of Georgia John M. Slaton Atlanta Pleasant A, Stovall Savannah Walter Anthony Athens Joseph Luatrat Mra William H. Felten Cartersville L. G. Hardman Commerce K. 8. King Georgia School of Technology B. W. Hunt Eatonton Harmon Smith New York Hardwick Board of Trustees North Georgia ‘Agricultural Celelege Dahlonega Glenn Dla Albert 8. Hardy Gainesville Jong Schovl Henry Goethhing Ieter Mewirs Bennett Miller Calloway Candler Brittain Peabody Council Hughes Phinizy Brown Dorthina Rugeell Aleraioes Hente Queen Foldeh H. M. Holden Stephens Alexander Hamilton Stephens Georgia George E. White Mr. Stephens

Ship liquor provisions spark House vote plan

Representative Bankhead and colleagues debate amendments to bar federal subsidies for ships that sell liquor. Aimed at ships of any registry touching American ports, the fight centers on whether liquor sales should bar eligibility for government aid. If the rule blocks amendments, a motion to return the bill to the merchant marine committee with stricter language is possible.

House Bafikhead Alabama Priday Bankhead

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