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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1921

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Plan to Tighten Lid on Liquors Submitted by Commissioner Haynes

The Prohibition Bureau drafts a reorganization plan for federal enforcement. It proposes abolishing supervising agents and inspectors, creating state directors, and a mobile force, to centralize control and reduce duplication. The plan seeks Treasury Department funding and has broad officer support.

Haynes Penrose U.S. Senate Associated Press Washington, D. C Prohuition Abolos Peurone Sénetor Watson Benite Anatice Federal Commission Treasury Department Beili Hquer

Cloverhurst Club Announces First Silver Cup Tournament

The Cloverhurst Country Club starts its first Silver Cup golf tournament next Tuesday with 20 byes in round one. Matches are eighteen holes no handicap, all eligible players listed, rounds run June 21 to July 2 with final on July 2. Matches may be postponed by mutual agreement and referees available on request.

Cloverhurst Country Club Golf Illustrated W. W. Hayes C. Hanna J. H. Griffeth H. Dunbar J.cartredge R.ite J. As Wier Oh. White J Ware C. Upson Rucker Misa Emily Upson A. Trussell F. Upson Strickland-Siler Sage Reynolis Hodgson-Hill Nelson-Childs J. Mo Billing Hy Barrows Miller R. A. Moupin S. J. Mout J. J. Mangle Ith

Hand blown off by dynamite cap at store

Spectal describes a small boy Clyde Brad, ten years old, entering an open storehouse of the Georgia highway department. He picked up a dynamite cap to play with and, crawling through a barbed wire fence, scraped the cap on bone and the explosion tore away his right hand.

Atlanta Georgia Highway Department Clyde Brad

Shockley Opens New Store with Low Prices

Local grocer Mr Cart Shockley on Prince Avenue at Normal School advertises the Yellow Front store after moving from the Wier building. He promotes low grocery prices and invites customers to check current offers, with phone number 126 for inquiries.

Walla Ranney Cart Shockley Prince Avenue Shockley Wier Shotkiey

Retail Food Prices Decline In May

The Associated Press reports retail prices to the average family fell about 8 percent in May from April. Wholesale prices, including farm products and food, dropped roughly two percent in the same period as per the Department of Labor figures.

Associated Press Eton Department of Labor Platiatice Furn Inga

Fooklyn Handicap Won By Gray Lag

The Associated Press reports Gray Lag won the Fooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct. June 17 race time listed as forty nine and a fifth seconds.

Gray Lag Associated Press York Brooklyn

Early YMCA camp enrollment reaches forty two with new canoe gift

Thirty eight boys are enrolled for this year’s YMCA summer camp leaving two vacancies. The camp will have ample canoes including a new gift from the Rotary Club delivered at the Y. M. C. A. officials praise the canoe handling instruction and strong camp cooking led by Jepp Morris.

YMCA Rotary Club Isa Y. MC. A Jepp Morris Athens Jepp

Jack Demptry Named Co respondent in Divorce Case

Pawhaska Okla June 17 Jack Demptry named co respondent in a divorce suit filed here by F W Houlanger Osage Indian who claims his wife carried on a long distance correspondence with a heavyweight champion and plans to divorce.

Associated Press Pawhaska Oklo Jacck Demptry F. W. Houlanger Osage

Big Celebration Planned at Union City July 4

National Farmers' Union president Charles Barrett predicts Union City will host at least 25 000 people for the annual state event on July 4 with feedings for 20 000. Senator Watson and Governor Hardwick are set to speak. Major Turner plans aerial mail and a Marine Aviation detachment will participate with a landing space arranged.

Atlanta Charles Barrett Farmers’ Union Union City Barrett Thore Congress United States Senate Thomas F. Watson Hardwick Washington Thomas Turner Marine Aviation Branch Fayetteville N. C H. B. Barrett Marine Aviation Service Turner Park Island

Dempsey Knocks Gahee Down Three Times in Two Rounds

Atlantic City New Jersey June 17 Jack Dempsey knocked down Gabes Gahee the 185 pound rival from Memphis three times in two rounds Gahee said he could have endured more if Dempsey had not been lenient and praised Dempsey while noting prior defeats by Kid Norfolk.

Atlantic City N. J Gabes Memphis Jack Dempeay Dempacy Gahee Gren Norfolk Norfolke Dempyoy Cahves

Senate Passes Packer Regulation Bill Heads to Conference

The Senate approved the house packer regulation bill by 45 to 21 with minor amendments including a publicity of accounts clause. The measure moves to conference, reinforcing record keeping by packers and enabling possible enforcement by the secretary of agriculture to relieve small butchers from regulation.

Washington, D.C Senate Secretary of Agriculture

Harvest Help 1 Now Plentiful in Wheat Regions

Advices from Agricultural Department agents report no general labor shortage for the wheat harvest. In Kansas, beginning mid June, supply exceeds demand with shockers earning up to $3 a day including board. Texas shows ample labor with wages from $2 to $2.50. Panhandle may be the exception. Northern states have not yet firmed up demand estimates, but wages likely not exceed $3 daily.

Department of Agriculture Kansas Texas Panhandle

Annual YWCA Meeting Sets Stage for New Leadership

The Your Women's Christian Association held its annual meeting Friday night in the Hancock avenue gymnasium with a large crowd. Mia Jobert White was elected president, Mildred Rutherford spoke, and retiring president Mrs T J Wootter submitted her report. Bertha Hoelofs outlined reorganization plans as members approved a new city constitution.

Your Women’s Christian Association Hancock Avenue Mia. Jobert White Mildred Rutherford Abgaealy Preyer Mra T. J. Wootter Hbertha Hoelofs Athensc Association Blue Ridge Ued Peets

Campbell and Wife Shot by Davidson After a Quarrel

Davidson a linotype operator pleads self defense after shooting W. A. Campbell an automobile mechanic and his wife in Memphis Tennessee. He is arraigned with no bail and sent to the grand jury. authorities describe the incident as stemming from a quarrel.

Memphis Teno Davidson W. A. Campbell Pena Campbell David Seene

Express Co Seeks Repeal of August Wage Hikes

The American Railway Express company asked the U S railway labor board to wipe out the wage increases granted last August. The petition was filed today and aims to revert pay scales to prior levels.

A. R. Express Co Associated Preas Iage American Railway Express Company United States Railway Labor Board

Record heat topples Columbus weather records

Columbus Georgia on June 17 saw a government weather station record a temperature of 106 degrees. No measurable rainfall since May 15 leaves crops suffering and residents urged to stay cool.

Associated Press Columbus Government Idth Crppa

Sheriff Tax Fi Fa Collections Urged Across Counties

Special to The Banner Atlanta June 17 reports the state needs funds and solicitors general are to press delinquent counties to enforce tax fi fas. By April 20 records showed over half of the state’s totalling tax settlements unpaid, with sheriff executions seen as needed to recover funds for the treasury.

Atlanta Comptroller General's Wright Sheriff

Girl Scouts Camp Outing Near Watkinsville Adventure

Seventy four Girl Scouts from Vidalia join Watkinsville troops for a camp at Show’s MUL. The combined group, with 72 girls and 7 chaperones, sets nine tents on a hill crest and enjoys swimming and cabins, marking renewed friendships from a year ago as they trek westward for nature and fellowship.

Watkinsville Jett Vidalia Macon Vidalia Watkinaville New Friends

Funeral for Mrs Benedict Friday Afternoon at 5

Funeral services for Mrs Martha Benedict who died Thursday were held yesterday afternoon at the residence 411 Thomas Street conducted by Rev Willie Saye. Interment followed in Ovoie cemetery Bernsstein Bros funeral directors in charge Surviving relatives include a son Benedict two sisters Mesdames Myre Allgood and Ninh Clemments two nephews Walter Clemments of Atheny and H L Coleman of Augusta two nieces Mesdames T W Cooper and Gody David a great niece and four great nephews

Martha Benedict Thomas Street Willie Saye Ovoie Bernsstein Bros Benedict Mesdames Myre Allgood Ninh Clemments Mesars Walter Clemments Atheny H. L. Coleman

Neill Confident of Being Elected Speaker of House

W Cecil Neill of Columbus arrives in Atlanta and opens headquarters at the Kimball hotel as the race for speaker intensifies. Captain Ennis and Senator Herbert Clay plan openings for supporter activity with Mrs Clay leading Clay’s reception committee. Neill declares strong prospects, claiming sufficient votes and assurances in telephoned replies.

Neill Clay Senate Mra. Clay Ennis Milledgeville

Murderers Executed After Failed Hanging Incident

An Associated Press report from New Orleans on June 17 states Felix Biribyta and Cina Zalejika were executed for murder. Biribyta allegedly strangled himself after a faulty hanging attempt, with the rope failing to break his neck and the coroner ruling strangulation after efforts to regain consciousness failed.

Associated Presa New Orleans Felix Biritbighta Cina Zalejika Hertha ‘Neason Mangasan Wade Birbiya Birbigna

Foreign Loans To Get Administration Attention Soon

Washington June 17 authority to readjust the foreign loan situation may be requested at Congress to convert loans owed by European nations into interest bearing certificates. The cabinet discussed converting outstanding credits into securities absorbable by American business interests.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Congress Tie Busi

Guns On East Side Case Stirs Ireland Intention Probe

Assistant U.S. Attorney Isaac Gross said the discovery of nearly 600 machine guns aboard the Buet Side points to a plan to supply a friendly nation, possibly Ireland. He noted Attorney General Davis Dougherty ordered the investigation and federal agents seek the ship’s chief engineer who allegedly aided smuggling.

Associated Press New York Tsaac Gross United States Attorney Buet Gross Daugherty Gove Ireland Acta Kaut

Four Engineers Alleged to Have Placed Guns Aboard East Side

Norfolk, June 17. Crew members of the steamer East Side claim four English engineers smuggled machine guns onto the ship before customs men seized them in New York. Captain Jefsen denies knowledge of the incident and says no crew member can be linked to the weapons.

Associated Press Norfolk East Side New York W.J. Jefsen

Allege American Citizens Impressed Into Greek Army

AANC dated press reports the American legation in Athens protested naturalized citizens being drafted by Greece. The State Department said Greece did not intend to continue the practice. The Athens charge Barton Hall reported fewer than 20 naturalized Americans impressed, with only a few confirmed as American citizens.

Washington, DC Athins State Department Athena Barton “Hall Athens Aimericine

Owen Moore in Palace Star Coming Today

Owen Moore stars in Divorce of Convenience at the Palace Saturday feature The Janitor 19 Sunshine comedy attraction. The pair make an ideal weekend program for viewers seeking a cool one hour halt with Moore supported by a strong cast.

Owen Moore the Palace Today Moore

Harold Irwin Reynolds Kiwanis member and war veteran

Harold Irwin Reynolds of the Kiwanis medical contingent serves on the Kiwanis board of governors. An alumnus of the University of Georgia and Johns Hopkins, he fought with the 13th Field Artillery after volunteering in 1917, rising from first lieutenant to captain before discharge. He lives at 425 Hillathaat and celebrates his birthday October 20.

Harold Irwin -Reynolds Kiwanis Club Judge Colet and Solk Forbes Mike Aperetics University of Georgia Johns Hopkins Georgia Alpha ‘Tau Omega Baptist Church Doe Iitfal Rotary Lexington Oplethorpe Conte Camp Greenleaf N Medical Corps FP. A Armix See Hillathaat

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Ff Seer Lad Cap Jack Union Dempsey Negro Packer YWCA Rowers Wife Loyless Girl Scouts Camp Snow Mrs. Benedict Columbus Attorney Kimball House Attorney General Owen Moore Palace Harold Irwin Reynolds
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