Fourth of July in Athens Planned as Enthusiasm Grows
Athens gears up for a patriotic celebration featuring General Leonard Wood and Governor with state officers. Over a thousand Georgia women attending the Summer School will welcome dignitaries. Chamber of Commerce committees lay plans for a grand athletic field program, with a large grandstand and a stand for speakers, and an executive meeting set for tonight to finalize arrangements.
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Athens
Leonard Wool
Auuse
General Assembly
Georgia
General Wood
State House
Chamber of Commerce
Ara Yyed
Holman
Congress Passes Rifle Allowance for Home Guards
The act authorizes the Secretary of War to issue rifles and gear to state police and home guard units during the emergency. Property remains US property, must be accounted for, and can be recalled. Approved June 14, 1917. Athens and other areas expected to organize such guards. entertainment setup to be led by D P Haselton with a full program planned by Tuesday morning.
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Athens
District of Columbia
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
Secretary of War
Warning on Fire Bombs Targeting Munitions Plants
Southeast Army Headquarters warns manufacturers to guard against small incendiary bombs disguised as canned meat. Used by enemies in France, these devices explode via a special apparatus to start fires in munitions plants.
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ARMY
Charleston
France
Shot Woman Then Self After Defying Officers
Waukeshaw Wis June 22 Mrs Grace Luske a school teacher shot and killed Mrs David Roberts wife of the former state veterinarian and then shot herself after defying the police for an hour It is believed she will recover
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Associated Press
Waukeshaw
Wis
Mis
Grace Luske
David Roberts
New Members Added to Red Cross Lists
Several new members were added to the Red Cross lists yesterday at the Banner office in Athens. D. G. Bickers, chairman of the membership committee, announced new donors including Mrs. C. A. Lanter, Mrs. H. M. Mallory, Mrs. C. B. Daniels, and Mrs. M. E. Coile of Winterville, each contributing $1.
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RED Cross
Athens
D. G. Bickers
C. A. Lanter
H. M. Mallory
C. B. Daniels
M. E. Coile
Winterville
Cocchi Declares Innocence in Ruth Cruger Murder Case
Alfredo Cocchi, arrested in Bologna in connection with the Ruth Cruger murder, says he is innocent and will resist extradition. The case centers on the New York victim and Cocchi’s status amid ongoing legal actions.
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Associated Pres
Bologna
Italy
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
New York
Lutherans Unite in Historic United Synod Meeting
In Chicago on June 22 the United Synod of the South General Council and General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the United States moved toward reunification as their meeting concluded.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United Synod of the South
The
General Council
General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In the
United States
General Synod
Red Cross Campaign Opens in Athens with Busy Committees
The Red Cross campaign will open in a few days in Athens led by Col. Michael who oversaw the Liberty Loan drive. An executive committee is named including J. F. Tibbetts as General Chairman and many others, with additional committees to be announced shortly for a strong effort.
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Messrs
H. J. Rowe
J. Warren Smith
C. D. Heidler
A. C. Erwin
Hugh W. White
C. D. Flanigen
J. W. Jarrell
H. W. Odum
J. W. Barnett
H. A. Nix
W. G. Griffeth
M. J. Abney
Aaron Cohen
J. F. Tibbetts
R. C. Wilson
B. R. Bloodworth
C. D. Heider
A. W. Baker
Homer Stark
Co. D. Flanigen
D. C. Baron
A. (. Erwin
A. J. Cobb
C. H. Phinizy
A. M. Boyle
J. M. Pound
M. G. Michael
J. J. Wilkins
C.D. Heidler
A. Rhodes
J. W. Parsett
H.R. Palmer
Abe Joel
CM. Snelling
J. M. Hodgson
B. H. Dorsey
H. Ho Gordon
R. T. du Rose
T. H. Nickergon
Louis Funkenstein
A. M. Davison
J. A. Nix
T. J. Dozter, Jr
L. C. Brown
J. W. Jarrell, Jr
H. ©. Anderson
H. Me
Red Cross
Athens
Col
Michael
Liberty Loan
W. T. Bryan
Billups Phinizy
John J. Wilkins
M. G. Nicholson
Harry Hodgson
T. F. Green
John White Morton
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
C. M. Snelling
John FE. Talmadge, Jr
D. C. Barrow
Joel A. Wier
James Dozier
T. S. Mell
A. M. Soule
D. Flanigen
J. D. Moss
Charles Talmadge
Millie Rutherford
Geo
D. Thomas
Madame Lustrat
John R. White
A. Mell
Deserved Promotion for Central of Georgia Agent Poley
Mr L E Poley longtime general agent for Central of Georgia in this city has been promoted by N C and St L Railway to General Eastern Agent. Beginning July 1 an agency will be opened in New York covering New York Baltimore Philadelphia Wilmington and Washington. The appointment is a top company post and reflects his proven ability. Poley has long served with N C and St L and many friends here welcome the news.
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L. E. Poley
Central of Georgia
N.C. & St. L. Railway Company
New York
Poley
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Washington
Specials at Costa's Delicatessen Today
Juicy Cuban grape fruit and Florida Valencia oranges are among today’s specials at Costa's Delicatessen. Pineapples and cantaloupes priced low, with fresh fruits and vegetables including bananas lemons tomatoes lettuce celery eggplants and beets. Fresh cheeses Roquefort and Philadelphia cream cheese also offered. Phone 1131.
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Florida
Barbecue Dinners at Franklin Springs Resort
Visit Franklin Springs for Sunday barbecue dinners offered by the resort management. Enjoy hearty coun try style meals at this famous hospitality spot.
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Franklin Springs
Fresh shipment notice for Lowney's chocolate nuts and creams
Local grocer reports a fresh shipment of Lowney's chocolate nuts and creams arriving at Thornton's. Product details and stock room status not specified.
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Thornton
Lowney
First American Aviators Reach France for Training
Nice France June 22 Fifty American aviators arrived to undergo instruction at a seaplane depot. they are among the first U.S. forces to reach France for combat preparation. Meanwhile the selective forestry regiment will depart for France under Lt Col James Woodruff with Captain Beverly Dunn as adjutant, as officials recruit to full strength estimated around 2,000.
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Nice
France
Eaplane
Regiment OF Foresters
Washington
James Woodruff
Beverly Dunn
Thornton's Special: Fifty Pound Chocolate Reams on Sale
Special today at Thornton's offers fifty pounds of assorted chocolates at 25 cents per half pound, a bulk deal for candy lovers. The promotion highlights value pricing with large quantities available while supplies last.
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Thornton's
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