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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1922

Page

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Senators Clash Over Ford Offer in Muscle Shoals Battle

In a heated hour long clash in the Senate fielding debate on the Army Bill, Alabama Senator Heflin and Nebraska Senator Norris led opposition to Ford's proposed 3106 000 000 offer for Muscle Shoals. Vanderbilt leaders pressed for a vote next week on the amendment, while discussions over leasing and property costs intensified as lawmakers weighed the Detroit manufacturer proposal.

Fense Ford Muscle Shoals, Jr Underwood Alabama Genernor Detroit Mator Norris Nebraska Agriculture Comittee Wand Pate Knator Heflin Alake McNary Oregon Army Wilgoy Hoterts

Court session clears docket under Judge Bradwell

Judge Bradwell recessed Friday after dismissing the jury and clearing the civil docket. The May session began May 15 with 182 cases disposed of, including numerous defaults and hearings, as he warned participants to avoid unnecessary delays and keep the docket orderly.

J.D. Bradwell Bradwell

Former Ambassador to Speak at Phi Beta Kappa Night

Former Ambassador to Switzerland and Georgia native will address the Phi Beta Kappa Society Monday at 6 in the University Chapel. He will discuss The Neutrality of Switzerland During the European War, and the public is invited to attend the lecture by the ambassador who served during World War I.

Phi Beta Kappa Society University Chapel Switzerland

Prohibition raids lead to multiple arrests in Athens district

United States Commissioner Cornett dismissed a warrant against Paul Smith yardmaster for theft of interstate freight after a federal hearing. A county raid by prohibition officers led to arrest of ten defendants including Frank Harris Ernest Demaron E W Smith Robert Smith and others and bonds ranged from 100 to 2000 with most fixed at 1000 to 2000.

United States Cornett Paul Smith Barber Street Seaboard Air Line Railroad Federal T. Hi Verdel J Federal Athens Henry Gastley Frank Harris Oconee Heights Babs Wages Clarke County Ernest Demaron Mitchell Bridge E. W. Smith Lexington Road Bellboys Robert Smith Hull

Mr. C. L. Richey Buried At Gainesville

The remains of Mr. C. L. Richey, a former Gainesville contractor in sheet metal, were brought from Gastonia North Carolina and buried at Alta Vista cemetery after a four o'clock service at the residence. He was 45, joined the Methodist church as a youth, and is survived by his sister Mrs. Tom Adair of Athens.

Gainesville Tela C. L. Richey Tom Adair Athens Gastonia N. C Richey Carolina Methodist Church T. R. Kendall Alta Vista Ceretory

Rededication plan for New College corner stone 100th anniversary

The committee led by W L Erwin W F Dorsey and T L Elder announced on campus June 24th rededication exercises marking the 100th anniversary of the corner stone laying for New College University of Georgia Athens. Grand Lodge of Georgia Mt Vernon Lodge No 1 and other Masons invite attendance with a full program at the Masonic Temple and University Chapel featuring addresses music and benediction.

New College W. L. Erwin W. F. Dorsey T. L. Elder Mt. Vernon Lodge Garner Grand Lodge 7 University of Georgia Athens Georgia Grand Lodge of Georgia Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 1 Temple of Mt. Vernon P. M Grand Lodge Masonic Temple Tha George E. "Stone David G. Barrow America Corner Stone James D. Hamrick Frank F. Baker Andrew J. Cobb George E. Btone

Notable Georgia Figures Attend College Commencement

Judge Richard B. Russell of Winder returns for the trustees meeting and commencement. He is a Georgia native, former Court of Appeals member, and long-time legislator who now lives in Wigder with a large law practice. Ex-Governor Nat E Harris of Macon, president of Tech’s Board of Trustees, is a longtime leader in the university system, with General Walter A Harris, WWI brigadier general and son of Harris, among the attendants.

R. B. Russell Richard B. Russsell Winder Russell Georgia Court of Apeals Superior Court Clarke County Richard Jr Barrow County Wigder Nat E. Harris Nat. E. Harris Macon Georgia School of Technology Tech Walter A. Harris

University Honors Dr. White For Half Century's Service

Dr H C White is honored by the University of Georgia for fifty years of service since 1872. He led the College of Agriculture and later the chemistry department, earning national recognition. A memorial volume of letters from former students will be presented at commencement, with Dr Frank Boland steering the committee and Clarke Howell Jr delivering it. The reunion classes and hundreds nationwide will attend the chapel address on commencement day.

Georgia College of Agriculture White Washington Frank Boland Clarke Howell, Jr

Alumni Dr. Boland to Speak at Chapel Tuesday

Dr. Frank K. Boland of Atlanta, class of 1897, will deliver the Alumni oration before the Alumni Society in the Chapel at noon on Tuesday. His class holds its twenty-fifth graduating anniversary reunion this year with many classmates returning for the day’s exercises. Boland, a prominent Atlanta physician, served as a Medical Corps lieutenant colonel in World War I and was a notable Red and Black athlete in college. The public is invited to hear his remarks and he has many local friends in Athens.

Frank K. Boland Atlanta Boland Georgia Dr. Boland Athens

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Bond and Floral Gifts

The Hall family and Clift C Hatcher Jr thank friends for kindness after the death of Aunt Mrs P C Bond and for floral offerings. They plan to travel to Waynesboro soon for the Palmer Phinlzy wedding in Georgia.

P. C. Bond 4. P. Hall Clift C. Hatcher, Jr Waynesboro

Palmour for Rail Road Commissioner in Georgia

The people of Northern Georgia consider Senator Ernesbey Palmour of Guineaville as a candidate for railroad commissioner. He would fill the seat left by retiring Hon. Murphy Candler. Palmour, current state senator, previously served Hall county as representative for three terms. He is described as practical and faithful, a true and patriotic Georgian.

Georgia Ernesbey Palmour Guineaville Murphy Candler Palmour Hall County Georgien

Corrections Sought for Athens Clarke County Voter List

In this issue appears the registration list of qualified voters for Athens Clarke County for public information. The registrars request any errors or omissions to be reported by calling phone 761, with correct details and names, to ensure accuracy.

Athens Clarké County

Sea Monster Sinks High School Swimmer in Florida Waters

In St Petersburg Dorothy McClathie, a high school swimming star, was fatally bitten by a barracuda while swimming a mile off the Municipal pier. Isa Mary Buhner towed the injured girl for over half a mile before cries reached help. A boat brought her to the pier but she died before land. The barracuda, described as a West Indies and Florida menace, is noted as potentially six feet long and dangerous.

Petersburg Dorothy McClathie Municipal Isa Mary Buhner West Indies Florida Cuba

Col J W Bennett Visitor in City on University Support

Hon John W Bennett of Waycross a trustee of the University of Georgia visits the city staying with Mr and Mrs J B Kirkatrick on Prince avenue. Bennett is a district attorney and a leading southern Georgia citizen and alumnus of the University.

Col J. W. Bennett John W. Bennett Waycross University of Georgia J. B. Kirkatrick Prince Avenue Col. Bennett Southern District of the United States Court University

Undergraduate Exercises at Georgia Commencement Sermon

Commencement at the University of Georgia begins at 11 o clock with Dr William F Quillian delivering the bacentrine sermon. Dr Quillian, president of Wesleyan Female College in Macon, ranks as a leading Methodist divine of the South. The 122nd commencement sermon is noted as a historic event at the Old Chapel near the New Octagon. All speakers are Georgia graduates, with connections to the state university.

University of Georgia William F. Quillan Quillian Wesleyan Female College Macon South Chest “Woman's College Wrest State Georgia

University morning exercises feature student speakers

The university branches except Georgia Tech, the Medical College, and North Georgia Agricultural College will send representatives at 10 30 am. Speakers include Miss Mary Cobb of Whigham on The Influence of the World War on Literature Ernest Nix of Commerce on The Growth of an Idea Miss Hoyth Nelson of Thomaston on Some Problems of Our Country Schools Miss Effie Bagwell of Alpharetta on The Call of the Rural School John Shepard of Daisy on The Influence of the Lawyer Henry P Dorman of Americus on The University’s Services to the State

Georgia Tech Medical College North Georgia Agricultural College Dahlotega Tech Mary. Cobb Whigham Georgia Normal Valdosta Ernest Nix Commerce State College of Agriculture Hoyth Nelson Thomaston State Normal School Effie Bagwell Alpharet and Industrial John Shepard Daisy Lumpkin Law School Henry P. Dorman Americus Frankin College P. A. Stovall Savannah Switzerland Pat Beta Kappa Stovall University Brilliant Savannah Press United States

Prize of Fifty Dollars For Best Essay On Dr Long

Dr Joseph Jacobs of Atlanta established a yearly fifty dollar gold prize for the student writing the best essay on Dr Crawford W Long discoverer of anesthesia. The prize was approved by the board of trustees at their Saturday session. Dr Jacobs earlier erected a monument to Dr Long before the University library and received an honorary Doctor of Science degree at commencement.

Crawford W. Long Georgia Joseph Jacobs Atlanta Jacobs Dr. Long Henry Clay White University of Georgia John M. Slaton Pleasant A.stovall Savannah Walter Athony Athens Jane "Lanetrat Wilaan H. Felton Carterae L. G

Class of 1812 Planning Reunion Across the World

Alumni of the class of 1812 plan a Monday reunion in Athens with a banquet at Cloverleaf Tea Room and an annual meeting. Members scattered globally from Los Angeles to New York will attend, led by Guille B. Golden and Col. H. D. Russell. Headquarters open in Holman Building for registration and events.

U. S Los Angeles New York Guille B. Golden New York City CLA Clifr Brannen Aoe Col H. D. Russell 5Th Regiment Georgia National Guard Benton H. Walton Atlanta Sphinx M. C. Gay Athens Rosas Creekmore W. P. Nicholson Atlante W. EB. Durden Twin -Cities Durden M. B. Perry John I. Scott J. R. Radford John Z. Ryan Savannah C. T. Estes U. S. Army Walter B. Hill W. A. Mann Macon R. 8. Farmer Louisville R. F. Whecher Columbus Cloverleaf

Deferred Hearing On New Trial For Major Leah Court

Hearing of the application for a new trial for Major Leah Court, sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of A B McNiece, superintendent of Taf t County School, was postponed Saturday until next Friday at the request of Solicitor General Mc Paughlin. A new trial is sought on grounds of newly discovered evidence and alleged errors in the judge s instructions to the jury.

Columbus

University Board Recommends Major Campus Upgrades

The board of visitors at the University of Georgia voted honorary degrees for Henry Clay White and others. They urged expanded heating, classroom space, and dormitory facilities as part of a statewide push to modernize the campus. The committee praised Harry Hodgson for his role in the recent fundraising drive and recommended a heating plant for the chapel alongside broader infrastructure improvements.

the of Visitors Thomas’ W. Hardwick University of Board of Trustees Harry Hodgson Hodgson de Meel Board of Visitors Athens O . Brooks OFR Haron Gainesville Luther Elrod J. D. Sa W. A. Hall Oe Te Ben Mth

Banner Herald Free Travel Insurance Offer for Subscribers

Hundreds of readers enroll as registered Banner Herald subscribers to access a free travel pedestrian insurance offer. Call 75 to inquire about subscriber rates and coverage details, with options listed for weekly monthly and yearly plans. Franklin area newspaper readers are urged to register to receive the promotion.

Banner-Herald Ineatentaeh Banner-Hetalee

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