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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1922

Page

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Athens Day for Roads Ties South Carolina Meeting

Larry Gantt recalls a grand day near Savannah River where Senator Brown hosted a substantial barbecue and gathering for the Highway Commissions of Georgia and South Carolina. Leaders Anderson and Abbeville counties spoke on shared road projects, emphasizing connecting routes to the Savannah River and boosting Athens growth.

South Carolina Yerrer Savannah Chrence Clayton Street Anderson Sien Aince & Lad Lownedisville Athens Savannah River Starke Ablnville Ceorgia Feorgia John N. Holder Hold Georgia George Greeran Ora‘o Etherton

J D Applewhite reports defects in 75 percent of 1219 children

Dr. J D Applewhite, county health commissioner, told the board of education that in 1219 children examined across Baxter Childs College Nantahala and Oconee street schools about 75 percent showed physical defects. Teetth eyes throat nutrition and heart were major issues with 697 bad teeth 330 throat defects 216 eye problems 42 nose problems and 575 nutrition or heart defects. Underweight also common, especially at College Avenue, where 131 children were affected. milk was provided at recess and 55 underweights at College Avenue were corrected. The report noted dental clinic progress and overall improvements since 1921.

J. D.applewhite Board of Education Baxter, Childs, College Nantahala Oconee Street Baxter Applewhite College Avenue Additon

Mrs Martha Stewart Dies After Illness

Mrs Martha M E Stewart wife of J R Stewart died Tuesday morning after several weeks illness. Funeral services will be at Colbert First Baptist Church at eleven o clock with Rev W E Modre officiating. Pallbearers will be her sons and sons in law. Survived by husband Ola LeCount Greenwood SC Miss Annie May Stewart Greenwood SC seven sons J B Stewart Oconee County J E Stewart Carlton GA W J Stewart Comer GA L G Stewart Toccoa GA S G Stewart Athens C D Stewart Athens E J Stewart Greenwood SC.

Martha M. E. Stewart J. R. Stewart Colbert Gay Baptist Church W. E. Modre Colbert Ola LeCount Colbert, Ga Annie May Stewart Greenwood 8. C J. B. Stewart Oconee County J. E. Stewart Carlton W. J. Stewart Comer L. G. Stewart Toccoa S. G. Stewart Athens C. D Stewart E. J. Stewart

One Dead After General Shooting in Georgia Farm

Merious, Ga. a shooting on the Poole and Sons farm left Morrel Mann dead. Albert Jonery, a consistent overseer, was reportedly killed by Mann in what authorities described as self defense. Jones, present at the scene, says Mann was reprimanded for carrying a pistol while at work.

Merious

Cuban Railway Strike Over Wagon Reorganization

Havana reports United Railways workers striking in protest of wagon rearrangements and hour changes affecting about 10,000 shop employees across Cuba from Havana to Santa Clara. The action began Tuesday morning as employees objected to the company plan.

Havana Cuba United Railways Santa Clar

Prof G G Bond Reports City School Year Growth

Prof G G Bond presented the annual report to the Board of Trustees at the June meeting. The city schools enrolled 4 327 pupils with 1 274 white males and 1 083 white females and 736 colored males and 892 colored females. White teachers numbered 60 and colored teachers 52, totaling 112. The report notes modest growth from last year with increases in white enrollment and in overall staffing. Bond highlighted examples from domestic science and millinery displays, Reese Street industrial work, and stressed needs for supervisors in primary education and for penmanship, drawing, vocal music, and physical culture. He praised the nutrition classes and thanked the board for support.

G. G. Bond Board of Trustees Icty Rome Staten Schroom Bond

Patrick's Pharmacy Showcases Ice Cream Fruit Display

Patrick's Pharmacy presents a unique ice cream display featuring artistic fruits and vegetables including apples bananas pears and tomatoes. The display is supplied by Kenneth-Odum Ice Cream Co. of Macon and represented locally by Patrick's Pharmacy and is well worth viewing.

Patrick's Pharmacy Kenneth-Odum Ice’ Cream Co Macon Patrick Pharmacy Patrick's

Baseball Scores From Major Leagues This Round

Scores show Southern League games with Rock at Chattanooga 6 9 and New Orleans 6 Atlanta 4 Mobile 7 Birmingham 2 Memphis Nashville तथा National League results Chicago 1 6 Pittsburg 6 17 New York 7 Philadelphia 1 Brooklyn 7 St Louis 9 Cincinnati 12 American League Patriots 6 Chicago 0 Cleveland 3 St Louis 6 Philadelphia 4 Boston 2 4

Chattanooga New Orleans Atlanta Mobile Birmingham Memphis Chicago Pittsburg New York Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati

Local Delegation Heads to Georgia Legislature

Representatives Toombs DuBose and A G Dudley left for Atlanta to attend the opening session at 10 o clock this morning. Senator T C Brown joined them after leaving Monday. The group aims to push local measures and scrutinize state affairs including agriculture. Governor Hardwick’s recommended reforms and Peach County creation are key agenda items as lawmakers converge in Atlanta.

Toombs DuBose A. G. Dudley Atlanta Georgia T. C. Brown Representative DuBose Brown Department of Agriculture Secont Hardwick J. J. Brown Dudley Sclons DuBose Solons Capital City General Assembly Peach Houston Macon Senate House

Clarke Pitches No Hit Game At Fort Benning

ALBANY Ga George Clark captain-elect of the University of Georgia baseball team pitched a perfect game here Monday at Fort Benning The Georgia team achieved a no hit no run no man to first game and beat the Soldiers 10 0 Other Georgia players in the lineup were Eldridge Satterfield Thomason Hutcheson Whit Boney The entire team gave Clark a great ovation at the close of the game

Albany George Clark University of Georgia Fort Benning Georgia Eldridge Satterfield Thomason Hutcheson Wi Boney Clark Pittcome

Summer School Enrollment Swells at University Campus

1307 students registered on Tuesday for the University Summer School with estimates rising toward 1650 to 1700. Registrar notes record enrollment, congestion in registration, and classes starting after Tuesday. Athens Boy Scouts aid newcomers by guiding them to campuses and depts, dorms and classrooms as local business houses welcome the students.

T. W. Reed Universty Sion Tieity University Texal School Univer Sity Lucy Cobb HOY Scouts Boy Scouts of Athens Sehwah Turner

Exinder Must Prove Statement In Atlanta Prohibition Case

A. Ga. Hooper Alex district argues in a Tuesday statement that bootleggers in Atlanta are immune from prosecution The former district attorney will be subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury about violations of prohibition A former federal prosecutor says the grand jury should investigate whether bootleggers in Atlanta are protected from Washington He claims an investigation will reveal official incompetence or corruption and contrasts it with current prosecutions under Mr Alexander.

A. Ga Hooper Atlanta N. T. Jones Prohibition Washington Jones Alexander

Doctor Screiber Arrested in Loitering Case in Macon

Dr Eugene Screiber was arrested in Macon Georgia after police received a telegram from Boston asking he be held on charges of desertion of minor children and loitering. He had been preparing to comply with orders of masked men to leave the city.

Screiber Macon Eugene Screiber Boston

Bedgood Nines Top Smith In Indoor-Outdoor League

Bedgood’s nine defeated Smith at the YMCA indooroutdoor league on Tuesday. Redgood led the offense with solid hitting while Abe Link pitched for the lowers. A costly error and Link’s slants, plus Weatherley and George Thornton’s defense, sealed the win. Smith’s C. Smith homered with two aboard in the sixth. Batteries Bedgood and D Thornton. Link and McIntyre.

Redgood Abe Link Link Smith C. Smith Bedgood Phil D. Thornton McIntyre

Return Day for Superior Court Opens July Term

The July term of the Superior Court closed Tuesday with no cases filed by noon on the final day. Judge Fortson prepares to call the court to order on the third Monday in July as the docket looks set to be the largest civil docket in years. Since the Spring term, 62 cases have been filed.

Superior Court Fortson

Panama Ex-President Ciro Urriola Dies

Panama announces the death Tuesday morning of former president Ciro Urriola. The report notes Urriola served as head of state in Panama before his passing.

Panama D Ciro Urriola

Athens Prettiest Girl Contest Prompts Postal scramble

In Athens a comically chaotic scene unfolds as the postmaster Paul Smith handles a flood of letters addressed to the “prettiest girl in Athens.” He refuses to pass judgment, redirects the missive to a Banner representative, and notes the odd situation while local readers debate who qualifies as the most winsome resident.

Athens Paul Smith Mr. Smith Smith Beatill Poe

Teachers elected for next term at Athens high school

The Athens city Board of Education voted to appoint new teachers for the upcoming term. The motion to admit colored students to both high and industrial schools on equal terms with white children in tuition matters passed. Objections were raised by Dr Holliday to higher pay for newly elected male teachers, while several appointees bring notable credentials from the University of Georgia and the Naval Academy.

Athens High Board of Education Barrow Bond Déeslon Clara Brown Paula Snelling Ina Cooper Messieurs J. K. Chapman W. D. Durden H. J. Dequick Janie Lester Ruth Murden W. C. Drake Marguerite Behle Freddie Masseyp Irene Bloodworth Erice Holliday University of Georgia Durden Phi Beta Kappa Sphinx Club Chapman United States ,Naval Academy Navy

Superior Court Begins At Winder Special to Bonner Herald

The Barrow County Superior Court convenes in Winder with Judge Blanton L. Forman presiding and Solicitor W. O. Dean representing the state. Expected short session to clear the ceremonial docket as Mariners’ accounts lag behind due to heavy rains.

Bonner-Herald Winder Barrow County Superior Court Blanton L. Forman Athena W. O. Dean Monroe

Stegeman Returns to Assist at Gummer School

Coach Herman J. Stegeman has returned from the camp and resumes his athletic directory duties at the Gummer School. Coach Pista remains in charge of wrestling and related activities.

Herman J. Stegeman Leasih Sonnect Gummer School aCoach Pista Rarbiatie

Wyoming Board Eyes State College Leader for University of Wyoming

President Wilbur of Stanford has written indicating that Dr Andrew M Soule head of the State College of Agriculture is being considered for the University of Wyoming presidency. The letter says he would review the proposal and discuss finances if he would consider the position. Soule has replied he is open to offers and awaits details from the trustees.

Andrew M. Soule State College of Agriculture University of Wyoming A8 Soule Wyoming College Aards I University of Wyoming Stanford University Anit California University Georgia Georgia i

Echols County Faces Injunction

Special to Banner-Herald reports Echols County poised for an injunction in the dynamiting case linked to the Redills group. Attorney General George Napier seeks names of dynamiters via Dr Peter F state veterinarian and to file the bill in Echols Superior Court at an opportune moment.

Banner-Herald Atlanta George Napier Lon J Echols Superior Court

Has Record Of All Ga Soldiers In World War

Atlanta report by the Georgia Archives and History lists every Georgian who served in World War I. Director Lamar Knight notes the records compile clippings scrap books and sheets sorted alphabetically to cover Georgia's participation and the supreme sacrifice.

Atlanta

Harris Jones Wins Hodgson Golf Cup at Morton Hodgson

Harris Jones defeated Thurmond McWhorter in a 36 hole Hodgson Cup match to capture the Morton Hodgson Cup. Jones, who already held the Governor's Cup, nearly set a course record in the opening rounds and emerged the winner amid a keen title chase.

Harris Jones Morton Hodgson Thurmond McWhorter Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

Larry Gantt Senator Brown J.D. Applewhite Education Board Martha Stewart G.G. Bond Patrick’s Pharmacy L. C. Brown Clarke Exinder Board Stegeman State University Wilbur Stanford Socke Echols County
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