Eminent Georgians debate honors for Whitney and others
Larry Gantt quotes Hon. H. R. Goode and Miss Mildred Rutherford defending Southern claims to Whitney and the cotton gin. He praises Georgia democracy veterans and urges a Historic Commission to preserve Southern honors. Also notes Judge Thomas on vegetables in South Georgia and boll weevil resilience.
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H. R. Goee
Colum
Coor Doe
Jacobs
Crawford Long
Goetcius
Boston
New
Whitney
Mildred Rutherford
South
Goechius
Athens
PB. W. Meldrim
Susannah
Old Franklin College
Meldvint
Hs State
Sir Mehipim
Unlimis
Georgia
Democracy
South Georgia
Annual B Y P U Convention Opens in Athens Tonight
The 28th Georgia B Y P U Convention begins at First Baptist Church in Athens with Dr William Russell Owen state president delivering the opening address at 8 50 p m Delegates about 1200 sing Loyal to Christ led by Powell Lee of Birmingham Rev T W Tippett Vienna will give the convention sermon A reception follows on the high school campus Reports show Georgia B Y P U records include 336 new unions and more than 200 Union A 1 standards. East Athens and Prince Avenue unions cited for high marks The tithers total reaches 4263 pledged, expected to exceed 4600. Sarepta Association with 60 churches links Athens units as Kathleen Drake leads Sarepta division Delegates arrive by train with two special trains bringing largest visitor turnout to date.
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Christ
Powell Lee
Birmingham
Ala
Georgia B. Y
Macon
Chester Strickland
Fitzgerald
T. W. Tippett
Vienna
Georgia
South
East Athens Union
Prince Avenue Bapist Church
Tithers
H. L. Batts
Savannah
Sarepta Ansoclation
Athens B. Y. P
New College Rededication Planned by Mt. Vernon Masons
The Mt. Vernon Lodge of Masons will rededicate New College on Saturday, marking the building and its cornerstone laid in 1822. Prominent Masons including Abb Nix, Chancellor Barrow, James D. Hamrick, Frank Bikler, and Judge Andrew J. Cobb will attend and speak.
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Mt. Vernon
Frank Bikler
Andrew J. Cobb
Athens
America
Georgia Canteloupes on New York Market
Cantaloupes from Georgia and California dominated the New York wholesale market on Tuesday with prices easing from Monday. Georgian crates dropped from 2.59 to 1.50 dollars as traders faced high shipments and some crates were returned for rail disposal.
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New York
California
Georgia
Graduation Day at University of Georgia Sees Record Class
Seniors gather at 10:00 am before Phi Kappa Hall for the 122nd commencement of the University of Georgia. Dr. H C White will deliver the baccalaureate address as 202 graduates receive diplomas at the chapel amid a traditional Clarke County sheriff led procession and historic sword ceremony.
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Phi Kappa Hall
H. C. White
Chapel J
University of Georgia
Henry Clay White
Georgia
Clarke County
Old Franklin College
Commonwealth
Ner T. Persons
Yatesville
Lewis H. Hill
Newnan
Edwin A. McjWhorter
Savannah
Andrew J. Ryan
Savasnan
H.C. White
White
Barrow
Abner Thaddeus Persons
Lewis Hamilton Hill
Edwin Ariel McWhorter
Swanneh
Andrew Joseph Ryan
Ellis Howard Dixon
Wrenn
Ti. White
Holden Legion Appeal Ex-Service Men Urged to Join
Frank A. Holden, commander of the local Legion post, urges all ex-service men to join the American Legion. He cites the constitution’s dedication to God and country and says the Legion has proven its value in securing justice for sick and disabled veterans and advancing postwar Americanism. The message reflects postwar expectations and the Legion’s three-year growth.
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Frank A. Holden
Legion
American Legion
Obs and Gyrenes
Clarke Howell Jr Presents Georgia Alumni Memorial
Clarke Howell Jr, class of 191?, presented Dr Larry White with a memorial shaped from hundreds of letters Georgia boys he taught sent to honor their alma mater. Howell, a Georgia alum and Atlanta Constitution writer, served as a captain in WWI and rose to major. Georgia-related figures Maddox and a Rome correspondent discuss ties to Athens and the Home Tribune-Herald.
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Clarke Howell
Clarke Howell, Jr
C Larry White
Old Georgia Boys
Georgia
White
Howell
Atlanta Constitution
University
University of Virginia
GE. Maddox G. KB
Maddox
Rome
North Georgi
Athens
Penl T. Harbor
Commerce
Ilome Tribune-Herald
Paul
Weodenday
Athens to Send Epworth Visitors to White Plains
Athens district will send delegates to the Epworth League summer assembly in Oxford Georgia June 26 to 30 Rev T Z B Everton district secretary cites plans for study and discussion of League methods and a pleasant vacation season Georgia workers include Rev B F Pinu Rev W P Dillard Rev J W King Erwing Griffin Rev A M Pierce Dr F S Parker Miss Louise Parks Miss Ottle Brans tretter Miss Linda Sysan Rev J W Hitch Dr C C Jarrell Rev D Witherspoon Dodge and others listed for the program
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Athens
Georgia
B. F. Pinu
W. P. Dillard
J. W. King
Erwing Griffin
A. M. Pierce
F. 8. Parker
Louise Parks
Misa Ottle Branstretter
Linda Sysan
J. W. Hitch
C.C. Jarrell
D. Witherspoon Dodge
Harvey
Alumni Honors H C White for Splendid Services
An Athens Alumni Luncheon featured a presentation of a bound volume of over two hundred letters to Dr. H C White, fifty years of chemistry professor at the University of Georgia. Clark Howell Jr and Harry Dodd spoke, honoring White as a builder of men. Dr. Lucian Knight read a commemorative poem. Dr. Philishy Calhoun presented a Chi Phi pendant. Dr. Teage Foster Peabody praised Georgia’s educational influence.
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Earle E. Watson
H. C. White
University of Georgia
Denmark Hall
Clark Howell, Jr
Dr. White
Hicorgia
White
Howell
Lucian Lamar Knight
Harry Dodd
Das
C. Murphy Candor
Whie
Georgia
Ceh'noewy
Addreaa
Ile
Peabody
Athens
Battling Bud and Five Additions for Fourth of July Event
The Allan R. Fleming Poat Committee of Fourth of July Celebration announces a lineup for Sanford Field on the Fourth. Batters include Bud of Atlanta Murphy of Charlotte Young of Atlanta Evans of Charlotte Nappy of Atlanta and Skinner of the United States Army.
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Allan R. Fleming
Sanford Field
Battling
Bud
Atlanta
Vo Johnny Murphy
Charlotte
Kid" Young
Atlanta, Va
Kewple" Evans
Kid" Nappy
Kenneth Skinner
United States Army
Hatton Lovejoy Heads University G Club President
Hatton Lovejoy of LaGrange Ga was elected president of the University G club at its annual commencement gathering Tuesday. George C Woodruff of Columbus was chosen vice president with his nickname Kid Woodruff, Morton Hodgson of Athens secretary, Hugh Gordon of Athens treasurer, and Frank Barrett of Augusta and Col Horton of Riverside Academy Guineaville named honorary members. A bright luncheon followed with alumni and undergraduates attending, including many departing seniors.
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Hatton Lovejoy
LaGrange
George C. Woodruff
Columbus
George Woodruff
Athens
Kid
Woodruff
Georgia
Morton
Riverside Academy
Guineaville
Thore
Local tabloid notes from Greenesboro area
A Greenesboro citizen found a boll weevil in a clock brought for repair. E J Phelps a former Greenesboro resident died in Augusta. Floyd Mills, formerly of Greenesboro, died in Cleveland. B W Boyd of Union Point announced candidacy for the Senate. Much corn must be planted again due to wet weather. Tax payments extended to July. Apalachee loses white families over finances. A Madison man has a movie offer. Morgan County sees renewed corn planting. The Madisonian reports bonus bill supporters unpopular after election. Pepper led the fight and won by over 20 thousand votes. The Messenger notes farmers striving to recover from hard times. 150,000 tomato plants given in Putnam. Hearn & Greene of Eatonton bankrupt. Creamery shipping order for 500 pounds butter. Oglettho rpe County freight rates may halt Lexington quarry opening. Some farmers plant cotton after rains. Watson Springs bankrupt. J G Paust appointed trustee in Jasper County hearing. D R Conner of Monticello died in Florida. The News says boll weevil belt farmers find relief in hogs and poultry. conditions won’t continue long. Jasper Industry expanding with more vegetables and dairying. individual effort urged.
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Greenesboro
E. J. Phelps
Augusta
Floyd Mills
Greensboro
Cleveland
Ohio
B. W. Boyd
Union Point
Senate
Apalachee
Vinson
Madison
Morgan County
Madisonian
Pepper
Messenger
Putnam County
Hearn & Greene
Eatonton
Ogletthorpe County
Lexington
Watson Springs
Howell Cobb
J. G. Paust
H. C. Jackson
Hutchins
Jasper County
D. R. Conner
Monticello
Florida
Jasper
Trustees Adopt Measures At University Meeting
University of Georgia trustees discussed cleaning the old cemetery on Jackson Street and directing the prudential committee to study the cleanup. A legislative bill to permit county tax levies for education was approved for introduction to the legislature, with provisions for county agents and home demonstration agents and related programs.
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Jackson Street
Board of Trustees
Prudential Committee
Jackson
University of Georgia
University
Cemet
Messia
Hodgson
McWhorter
Rowe
Lloyd Cleveland
Griffin
A. A.” Lawrence
Savannah
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William Russell Owen
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