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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1921

Page

3

Place for outdoor swimming pool suggested near Lexington road

In a Letter to the Editor a reader proposes a quick to build outdoor pool site just off Lexington road near a spring beneath seven trees. The plan urges local residents Nettie and Willie Jones to back the project, arguing a half acre could host a pool for both adults and children and offer relief in hot weather.

Lexington Missen Jones Clayton Street Athens Nettie Willie Jones

Southern Physicians Aid Government in Training Camps

A Fort McPherson report notes southern physicians have offered free medical exams and support for Citizens Military Training camps. Notable doctors in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee are listed, with emphasis on the benefit to young men and the war department.

War Department Gov Mt J.S. Ewing Vicksburg Miss W. C. Mudgett Southern Pines Gilbert McLeod Carthage A. O. Helfeld New Orleans D. A. Lines Baxter S. Moore Charlotte N. C J. H. Somerville Tuscaloosa John Prather Seale Ala J. R. Robinson Augu W. R. Houston Augusta B. V. Howard Knoxville Tenn R. C. Eley Moss Point G. G. Ash Lexington RB. M. Stephenson Fourth Corps Fort McPherson Corps

Kentucky Girl Writes Letter About Health Struggles

Sunnyside Kentucky woman describes years of nervousness and inability to help her mother as doctors failed to aid her. She writes to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co seeking advice and relief for her health concerns.

Sunnyside E. Iham Lydia E. Pinkham

Pershing Troop Life Saving Guards Attend Atlanta Meeting

The Pershing Troop No 99 Life Saving Guards of Athens led the division covering North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida at a state meeting in Atlanta last week. Leader Joe John W Fouse a World War I veteran who served under General Pershing spoke as the troop displayed banners including Some to Us Boy Guards of the Class ty Our Dads Fought Under.

Athens Atlanta Pershing Salvation Army Mueh North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Joe John W. 5 Fouse General Pershing

Dr Andrew M Soule To Speak Fitzgerald Independence Day

Fitzgerald Ga Dr Andrew M Soule president of the Georgia State College of Agriculture has accepted the Fitzgerald chamber of commerce invitation to speak at Independence Day celebrations. A full day program includes drills and contests by Boy Scouts of Nashville Cordele and others as part of Heralds thirteenth and Fourth of July events.

Andrew M. Soule Fitzgerald Fitzgerald, Ga Georgia State College of Agriculture Fitzgerald Cham Ber of Commerce Ben IM Farm Herald Jotary W. Adams Commerce Boy Scouts of Nashville Cordele

Mammoth Fourth of July Celebration in Fitzgerald

The town's annual parade featuring Boy Scouts bike races and farm bureau floats will headline a day of events. A singing contest among six county farm bureau councils, Dr. Soute's speech, a Blue and Gray park barbecue, a Nashville vs Abbeville baseball game, boxing and wrestling carnival, and a Mardi Gras night are planned with about $1,000 in prizes and total costs around $2,000. Fitzgerald has hosted large Fourth of July celbrations for twelve years, drawing up to 20,000 last year. The program is not complete and more features may be added.

Farm Bureau County Farm Bureau Federation Dr. Soute Blue and Gray’ Park Nashville Abbeville Fitzgerald Chamber of Commerce and Merchants’ Association

Postmistress Named For 1921 Legislature Session

Leita Braselton of Braselton has been appointed postmistress for the 1921 legislature session. A Senior at the State Normal, she will join the fall class, and the honor reflects her age and the significance of the office. Daughter of Jackson County leader Green Urnsetton.

Leita Braselton Braselton State Normal Green Urnsetton Jackson Coun

Fourth of July committee includes doctors and surgeons

The annual celebration committee, formed by business leaders and athletes, also requires medical professionals. Doctors and surgeons join the planning team to support the event.

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Southern Physicians Pes Maxwell Moody Kentucky E. Pinkham R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston-Salem, N. C Dempsey Carpentier Homes U. S Chattahoochee Savannah the Municipal League of Georgia
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