Athens Chamber Seeks Growth With New Enterprises
Athens business leaders through the chamber of commerce push city development. They eye a $60,000 plow factory and a proposed $3,000,000 automobile plant, with plans to raise funds, attract workers, and promote Athens in national markets. They urge rail and bond measures to back growth and plan a national commercial organization meeting in Washington.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Mie
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Ashington
D. C
Southern Commercial Congress
Washington
National Association
Dorsey
Messrs
Harry Hodgson
C. D.flanigen
J. D. Moss
Southern ‘Commercial Congress
of Commerce
Nashville
Chicago Land
Georgia
Clarke County
Hodgson
Committee On
Fishback Motor Co
Sdmé
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Missing local man William Huff last seen leaving on business
Mrs. William M. Huff of 729 Pulaski Street reports her husband has not returned after a two day business trip two weeks ago. She requests newspaper help to locate him, noting no known illness, no clear reason for disappearance, and concern for foul play as relatives and friends search citywide.
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William M. Huff
Pulaski Street
Walker Hanged for Murder of Wife in Bibb County
Macon Ga March 8 William B Walker was hanged at four minutes after 11 this morning for the murder of his wife. Life declared extinct in fourteen minutes after the sheriff sprung the gallows trap in Bibb county jail. The execution was private with only a few witnesses. Walker died without making any statement and appeared strong. His body was sent to Milner for burial by relatives.
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Macon
William B. Walker
Bibb County
Walker
Committees urged to start regular meeting times in Athens
The text urges committees to inaugurate a regular meeting schedule and report to the chamber of commerce. President Dor sey supports the idea, noting that committee members can accomplish much by meeting, exchanging views, and discussing matters they should act upon during the month for Athens and the chamber.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dorsey
Athens
Arnold and Abney's Fresh Florida Vegetables
Local produce ad notes lettuce celery egg plant cauliflower white squash and snap beans tomatoes and new Irish potatoes offered by Arnold and Abney's in Florida. Fresh selection highlighted to attract shoppers with a range of vegetables available.
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Arnold & Abney’s. Fresh
Florida
Cleansing Athens Aims to Keep City Clean
Clean up drive urges citizens to work Monday through Wednesday then follow with three days after weather clears. Notify health department to remove trash that cannot be burned or destroyed locally and help make Athens a well kept city.
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Athens
Cartersville Girl Traced After Disappearance
Louise Harris a 16 year old local girl vanished after leaving home on Nantahala avenue. Her mother traces her moves to Atlanta then Cartersville where she reportedly bought a ticket. Rumors suggest a sweetheart named Guy Cowden, who left Athens weeks ago, but letters show no clear attachment or meeting plan.
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Nantahala Avenue
Louise Harris
Atlanta
Cartersville
Guy Cowden
Athens
Sie
District Odd Fellows to Meet in Winder Next Tuesday
District Deputy Grand Master N B Land has arranged an enhanced program for the district meeting in Winder Georgia next Tuesday. Judge G A Johns will give the welcome and Jnr C Houston of Lawrenceville will respond for the delegates. Speakers include Col John B Gamble of Athens and Col W B Sloan of Gainesville. Local lodge hosts expect a glorious gathering.
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Winder
N. B. Land
G. A. Johns
Jnr.c. Houston
Lawrenceville
John B. Gamble
Athens
W. B. Sloan
Gainesville
Derrick Injures Ankle In Practice At Spring Camp
Claude Derrick former Georgia star and member of Mack’s Philadelphia American League squad sprained his right ankle sliding into second base during a practice game in San Antonio and will be sidelined indoors for several days.
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Claude’ Derrick
San Antonio
Tex
Mack
Philadelphia American
Claude Derrick
University of Georgia
Ee Derrick
Something New Cookery Bags at Arnold and Abney’s
A brief notice announces Cookery Bags now available in all sizes priced at 25 cents per package at Arnold and Abney’s store.
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Arnold & Abney’s
Potato Chips Made Fresh Today Ad
Advertisement notes fresh potato chips available today with phone contact 1076 and mentions names Ar Anold and Abney in the listing.
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Ar ‘Anold -& ‘Abney
Fortune Left Athens Man Beckons In Will
The will of Greene Thompson, a prominent Atlanta merchant who died last week, leaves all real and personal property to his stepson W. A. Ivey of Athens. The estate is valued at about $20,000, including real estate and stock and bonds.
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W. A. Ivey
Atlanta
Greene Thompson
Fulton
Athens
Coupon Admits Children To Majestic Matinees
A five cent coupon allows any child to enter the Majestic matinee between 3 45 and 4 45 this afternoon.
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Majestic
Oconee Teachers Meet-In Institute Held at Watkinsville
Watkinsville Ga March 8 The Teachers Institute of Oconee county was held here recently with state school supervisor M L Duggan in charge Practically every local teacher attended The program covered phonics instruction and the value of play.
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Watkinsville
Teachers’ Institute of
Oconee County
M. L Duggan
Oconee
County Officers for County of Oconee
Watkinsville Ga March 8 County politics warm up in Oconee with multiple candidates in county office races A H Morton faces Frank R Booth for ordinary sheriff contenders include S H Griffeth A W Hinesley C T Maxey and Weldon E Dooley The primary date is not yet set.
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Watkinsville
A. H. Morton
Frank R. Booth
S. H. Griffeth
A. W. Hinesley
C. T. Maxey
Weldon E Dooley
Wari
Col John Gamble Addresses Gwinnett at Lawrenceville
Col John B. Gamble of this city, a candidate for solicitor general of the Western circuit, will address Gwinnett County residents at Lawrenceville Monday at the noon recess of superior court. Judge Robert T. Daniel completes the first week's Gwinnett court. next week Judge Walker of the new Toombs circuit will preside.
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John B. Gamble
Western Circuit
Gwinnett County
Lawrenceville
Superior Court
Robert T. Daniel
Gwinnett ‘Court
Walker
Toombs
Arnold & Abney's Offers Classic Desserts
Sponge Cake Old Fashion Pound Cake and Almond Macaroons are featured at Arnold & Abney's. The shop highlights traditional treats with crisp textures and rich flavors for customers seeking nostalgic confections.
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Arnold & Abney’s
Special price on Yam Potatoes at Peck store today
Peck store offers yard wide sale on yellow yam potatoes priced at 40 cents per basket today only. Arnold and Abney listed contact phone 1076 for orders.
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Arnold & Abney
The Best White Oak Shoe Repair Highlighted
Max M. Hubert offers affordable shoe repair with genuine white oak sole leather in the city. Located at 120 Clayton Street, contact via phone 1010 for reliable service and prompt delivery.
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Max M. Hubert
Clayton ‘Street
Gas Company Reorganization Promises Cheaper Athens Gas
A reorganization plan in Athens, backed by the manager and attorney, pledges lower gas rates. The council forms a light committee to study rates, with mayor urging investigation. New owners expect to double plant capacity, expand storage, extend pipelines, and advertise to grow demand locally and in nearby towns.
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Athens
Etts
Foster and Richards
L. i. Young
Countromenine
Mes
Michael
Pennsylvania
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Trade Organization of
Alan Rogers
Elberton
Committee On Railroads
Here
Chamber of Commerces
Chamber
Commerce
Kquest
The
Wm. M. Huff
Milner
Icheaper
Athens Gas Company
Louie Harris
District Odd Fellows
County OF Oconee
John Gamble
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