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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
1
The report traces fading Teutonic resolve on multiple fronts including a failed push toward Paris and the halted Austro Italian drives along the Piave. It notes a first check near Rheims, minimal German progress against the British on the Italian front, and conflicting Vienna Rome accounts. American patrols cross the Marne near Chateau Thierry and capture prisoners. Bruges dockyard blockages and Kiev unrest also headline the day.
Norfolk hotel and restaurant men voted to serve no beef until September 15. The decision was announced at Norfolk and Portsmouth meeting held on June 19.
Washington reports the Council of Defense directs highway work to roads of prime economic and military importance. The policy, transmitted via a letter from Secretary Houston, asks federal materiel agencies and state highway departments to cooperate in focusing construction and maintenance on essential routes during the war.
Tampa residents Miss Fay Turner and Mrs. May Hill were killed when their car struck a moving Coast Line train near Lake Alfred. Miss Lillian Sullivan and C. G. Anderson, both from Tampa, along with M. L. Anderson of Sarasota, were injured in the collision.
Pensacola witnesses a fatal air collision near the naval air station as two planes crash. B B Sylvester of Plain View Minnesota and A B Blair of Richmond Virginia lose their lives in the incident.
Congressman William Schley Howard, campaigning for the senatorial seat of Mr. Hardwick, stopped in the city last night at the Georgian. He said he would address the people of Athena at a future date. Accompanying him was Mr. Forest Adair Jr.
Special to the Banner from Atlanta June 19 Dr Andrew M Soule federal food administrator appeals Georgians to conserve ice. He notes ice plants cannot expand capacity due to war needs and explains one pound of ammonia fuels ten tons of ice and makes bombs or depth charges. Citizens are urged to save ice to aid explosives production and support ships abroad.
In the Strand weekly news service an Athens boy appears in a London scene with King George. Lieut. Will L. Ermin, now with overseas forces, salutes as the king reviews American troops. A repeat showing would likely draw big crowds.
The body of Mrs Mamie Palmer wife of Dr Arthur Palmer will arrive from New York City Friday morning. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 4 at the First Presbyterian church conducted by Dr E L Hill with pallbearers John Welch James Barrow Paul Smith Beo Tuck and Dr Robert Wilson. Interment will be in Oconee Cemetery.
Washington June 19 Major General Henry A Greene who has led the 91st Division National Army at Camp Lewis Washington has been ordered to report to Washington. Brigadier Frederick Foltzmas placed in command of Camp Lewis temporarily.
Paris on June 19 reports the French government will officially establish a Franco American secretaryship for war cooperation. The office will be in Premier Clemenceau's domain and led by Captain Andre Tardieu, the French high commissioner to the United States.
Mayor Erwin warned yesterday that unity between city and county may not fully meet winter fuel needs. Citizens must secure coal and a liberal supply of cord or dry wood now, as delivery challenges and high prices threaten shortages. The county will do what it can, but individual effort is essential to prevent suffering this winter.
Material laid down as work begins on the splendid new St Marys hospital on Milledge Avenue between the existing frame building and the street. The Banner described the plan earlier. It will house many patients, be fireproof, well arranged, handsome, and equipped with the best modern equipment. The current building will remain as a home for the large nursing staff.
A Thomas Street grocer, M. P. Mathews, is ordered to choose between a $50 fine to be turned over to Dr Soule or a 30 day closure of his shop for violations of the food administration rules governing flour sales. The actions are administered by the county food administrator, with funds to Red Cross.
The Crawford community mourns William Brooks born November 16 1844 in Del Rio Tennessee who served four years in the Civil War and later moved to Crawford Georgia He married Martha Patman and she died in 1914 Rev P W Davis and Rev Adams led the funeral at the grave with a large turnout The interment was at the old home place four miles below Lexington with offerings from the U D C ladies survivors include friends and relatives from Oglethorpe County and surrounding areas
Washington June 19 The first escadrille of American aviators trained in Italy started today for the Italian front with Captain LaGuardia a member of congress who has been in Italy for months The men will go into action immediately Athens Aviator Fortson a brother of Blanton Fortson and Captain Malcolm Fortson of Athens is in the training corps It is believed he is among those leaving the Italian training fields for the front
The obituary notes the passing of a respected county resident. Survived by two daughters Ellen and Willie Mae Brooks, the community mourns deeply. Pallbearers include W. W. Berry J. J. Collins T. W. Brooks D. W. Brooks D E. Graham and Mr. Thompson. At the family request Captain H H Little placed the Confederate flag at the grave head.
The University of Georgia trustees confer upon Judge George E. Gober the Doctor of Laws degree amid praise from the chancellor. The formal event notes his swift college completion, lifelong scholarship, and status as a respected authority whose writings and extensive study accompany the honor.
Mrs Pearl Rowe Williams died yesterday near 4 pm at 267 Madison Avenue Barberville. She was about 36, survived by husband Franklin H Williams. A quiet Christian influenced the community with a loyal heart. Funeral at Buena Vista church this afternoon at 4. Interment in the Buena Vista cemetery. Flowers to Bernstein Brothers.
The Elite will screen Rough and Ready today marking a return of Wil lam Farnum in a deluxe production described as the film with everything. The western features Farnum’s pantomamic work with strong supporting cast, solid direction by Richard Stanton, scenic outdoor and interior shots, and sterling photography.
London June 19 The board of trade committee in its report on shipping and ship building reconstruction period unanimously recommends early removal of government control. It calls for the peace treaty to enforce surrender of enemy shipping punish the enemy at sea and auction surrendered vessels with proceeds aiding common war indemnity. It opposes postwar building restrictions on Germans unless all Allies and neutrals are prepared to coerce.
Special to the Banner Watkinsville Ga June day funeral announced for H C Durham 76 longtime Oconee county resident and Confederate veteran. Survived by three sons Dexter Durham H C Durham Jr L P Durham a daughter Mrs Margie Williams and several grandchildren Funeral conducted by Rev E B Shellnut flowers in care of Bernstein Brothers Athens. He was a prominent Watkinsville citizen and Christian church member.
Professor H B Wallace 62 prominent educator formerly in Tennessee died at his daughter Mrs Roberts I home in Lexington Georgia. Survived by wife Carroll Wallace daughter Mrs E H Roberts and son Hugh L Wallace in Camp Gordon Atlanta. Funeral held this afternoon at 2 by Rev L P Huckabee. Body to Athens then Franklin Tennessee for interment tomorrow.
Luncheon menu lists vegetable soup Brunswick stew leg of lamb with sides muffins hash on toast fried chicken and peaches and cream. Home made pies lemon apple coconuts coffee buttermilk iced tea priced modestly for a daily special.
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