First Methodist Church to Be All Made Over
The First Methodist congregation subscribed 10000 for remodeling plans at Lumpkin and Haficock. A further 10000 will be raised soon, totaling 20000 to expand seating, enlarge the Sunday school, and rearrange the interior with new entrances and an extended worship space. The finance committee urges each member to contribute, with plans designed by a prominent church architect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Lumpkin and
Haficock
Lumpkin Street
John D. Moss
J. N. Webb
R. P. Stephens
John T. Anderson
David C. Barrow
A. H. Talmadge
D. F. Miller
DuPree Hannicutt
W. C. Pitner
W. T. Bryan
Lily Moss
Mattie Hannicutt
Gouth
Second Coming Sermons At First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church hosted overflowing Sunday services as Mr. Kemp opened a series on The Second Coming of Christ. He urged expectant prayer and church unity, warned that many pray without living righteously, and stressed the need for renewal by the Holy Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Christ
Twelve Hour Talk Sets Local Militia Record in Athens
Baill Wood of the militia district centered on Athens talked twelve straight hours from 10:30 Saturday morning to 10:30 Saturday night, without eating or sleeping. He followed with a dry goods sale by the justice court, selling stock from H. Baker for about $500 after a retail-only bid, the smallest item five cents and the top article $6.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baill Wood
Athens
Cummins
United States Senate
Justice Court
Former Banner Editor Visitor in Athens
Mount Airy visitor and former editor of the Ath ens Daily Banner greeted Athens friends yesterday. Emmanuel church choir will meet for final Easter practice at eight tonight, with emphasis on punctuality and reminders to younger boys. Pastor Troy Beatty urges vigilance for true faith over mere form. Services continue weekly with prayer, praise, preaching on The Second Coming of Christ and separate men and women sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Athens
Athens Daily Banner
Emmanuel Church
Troy Beatty
Kemp
Christ
Barses, Hall
Former Athenian Missing Sparks Athens Warning
An Athens native J. G. Peeler aged 24, an electrician from 23 Corput Street, has disappeared after leaving early Sunday morning. His wife, Mrs. Peeler of Cincinnati roots, cannot explain his actions and pleads with police to locate him.
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Atlanta
Athens
J. G. Peeler
Corput Street
Peters-Hollis Electric Company
Peeler
Cincinnati
Ohio
Davison Nicholson Co Promotes Home Furnishings Sale
A Davison-Nicholson Co advertisement touts their house furnishings department with a focus on floor coverings draperies and upholstery. It highlights new imports curtain nets mats hall screens and affordable quality prices and promises satisfaction and future confidence. The notice also promotes an Easter egg hunt for children on the courthouse grounds and lists local notices including insurance services and furnished rooms for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison-Nicholson Co
China
Georgia Congressman Denies Watson Accusations
Atlanta March 21 Special. Congressman William M. Howard of Georgia's Eighth District responds to Thos E Watson's charge in the Jeffersonian. He calls the accusation that Dr William King being a deputy collector caused Rucker's job mean and false and demands publication of his denial and a common decency retract. He also faces charges that he betrayed the Democrats by voting with Republicans on house rules, signaling a potential political stir.
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Western Union
William M. Howard
Eighth Congressional District of Georgia
Thos. E. Watson
The
Jeffersonian
Watson
District of Georgia
Rucker
Atlanta
William King
Howard
Revenue Service
Unexpected marriage at First Methodist parsonage
An unexpected wedding took place last night around nine at the parsonage of the First Methodist Church on Lumpkin Street. John Walton Morton and Rosetta Moseman wed in the ceremony conducted by M. L. Troutman with only close friends as witnesses. Residents of Athens will welcome the couple and wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Lumpkin Street
John Walton Morton
Rosetta Moseman
M. L. Troutman
First Methodist Church
Col James B Taylor Dead in Americus
Judge Andrew Cobb and Chancellor D C Bartow travel to Americus to attend the funeral of Col James B Taylor who died yesterday evening. A prominent 35 year old lawyer and former legislator, he was a loyal supporter of Athens educational institutions and nephew to Judge Cobb. His death is mourned by many in Athens.
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Andrew Cobb
D. C. Bartow
Americus
Col
James B. Taylor
Athens
Col. Taylor
Cobb
City
Barrow
Charities group to present work at mass meeting
President A J Cobb of the Associated Charities calls a 4% meeting of officers and directors at city hall. A mass meeting is planned for next Sunday afternoon to outline the organization and invite citizens to learn about the charitable work and its goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cobb
Associated Charities
Aaron Cohen
R. W. Lamkin
H. J. Rowe
C. B. Griffith
D. F. Miller
W. D. Hooper
Colby to Meet Mike Saul in Friday Fight Card
The Athens Athletic Club schedules a Friday bout if Colby secures lightweight Mike Saul of Atlanta. Colby travels to sign contracts, Saul to appear in the rec hall ring, and Knockemoffeli will oppose Colby, setting a tense local showdown with Colby aiming to prove himself against strong competition.
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Athens
Colby
Mike Saul
Atlanta
Las Saul
Knockemoffeli
Michael
Awa
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First Baptist
Jesus Christ
God
Atlantic
Banner
Young J. G. Peeler
Lipscomb & Co
George Mayne
Finley St
Ella Moseman
Troutman
Jas. B. Taylor
I Knockemofiski
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