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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1917

Page

6

Pork Barrel Delays Army Cantonment Plans Across South

The Washington Herald reports that Southern congressmen pushing pork barrel projects have stalled the army cantonment program. Gen Wood’s Georgia focused site recommendations face congressional pressure as nine camps await approval. Delays threaten prearranged troop movements and may force Europe deployment without full training. Public notices follow church services listings and a humorous cartoon about poets.

France General Staff National Guard Congress War Department Department Louisiana Virginia Adjt Henry F. McCain Tasker H. Bliss Wood Georgia Gen. Wood Savannah Charleston Alabama South Carolina Militia Bureau Europe

City church services and schedules in Athens area

Sunday services listed for Emmanuel Church First Presbyterian East Athens Baptist First Methodist Christian Church First Baptist Tabernacle Baptist and others with times 7:30 am Holy Communion 9:45 am Sunday school 11 am 8:30 pm sermons morning and evening themes and names of pastors and church locations in Prince avenue Pope street Lane Chapel Hoyt Chapel Athens. Public invited to all services.

Central Presbyterian Church Samuel J. Cartledge Malcolm Lockhart Christian Endeavor Society Oconee Street Church E. W. Jones Ed ‘Stone S. Sears George T. Young Red Cross West End Emmanuel Church Prince Avenue Pope Street A. G. Richards St. John the Baptist First Presbyterian Church E. L. Hill D. D Peter Lane Chapel Hoyt Chapel East Athens Baptist Church Willie Brooks First Methodist Church S. R. Belk George D. Stone First Baptist Church James William Lynch Christ’s Friends Tabernacle Baptist Church E. H. Jennings C. G. Nicohls Kathleen Drake Griffen

New Red Cross Recruits Listed

Several more names joined the Red Cross membership reported to D. G. Bickers at the Banner office. Donors include Miss Jessie McGregor, Miss Neale Cochran, Miss Meadow O'Farrell, Mrs. T. E. Hollingsworth, Miss Louise Hollingsworth, Prof. T. E. Hollingsworth, Mrs. M. B. Wingfield, Mrs. L. F. Edwarde with contributions ranging from $1 to $3.

Red Cross D. G. Bickers Jessie McGregor Neale Cochran Meadow O'Farrell T. E. Hollingsworth Louise Hollingsworth Prof M. B. Wingfield L. F. Edwarde

Notice Swap Offer for Mules

Local notice from R. L. Cauthen of 167 West Clayton Street Ke[ystone] inviting readers to swap new buggies for reliable mules. The brief ad indicates an exchange proposal and a contact address.

R. L. Cauthen West Clayton St

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