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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1921
Page
1
Yale faces Red and Black this Saturday in Athens as the final event of a southern trip. The meet wraps up the road tour with both teams seeking a strong finish.
A chaotic sports roundup notes Yale’s Pup yell victory by Georgia in a 6 to 10 to 5 game and Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia’s strong season hopes. It mentions a Sanford Field clash next Saturday in Athens, with Coach Pantone likely to start for Georgia as local fans expect a robust performance. The piece also reports Nevada’s death penalty gas bill signed by Governor Royle, removing hanging or shooting as options and mandating gas executions.
Patrons welcomed a new policy at Opular Playhouse yesterday as fares for photoplays and vaudeville were cut to ten and twenty five cents. Betty Compson in Prisoners of Love drew approvals. Palace management reported stronger crowds. A big Paramount feature with Hallor starring and a Winston Churchill sourced story promises a gripping, optimistic screen moment. Puppets of Fate with Viola Dana is slated for Wednesday.
Brown, a black Navy deserter, was found guilty of first degree murder for fatally shooting nurse Harriett M. in Annapolis. The jury imposed the death penalty, but sentence was deferred for a possible new trial.
Two airplanes piloted by Marine Corps personnel will depart Washington tomorrow for a demonstration flight to the Virgin Islands. The mission shows the adaptability of land and water landing aircraft and aims to establish a route.
In 1918 many mothers died from related causes, prompting a call by the Athens Legion to support public health nurses. The nurses enter homes to guide expectant mothers, provide care, needed garments, and equipment, often in communities distant from doctors and hospitals, delivering vital help through the Red Cross.
Jan Fingle of Empire Louisiana reports finding a wrecked aircraft or hydroplane in a small bayou near Empire with the name San Francisco painted on the side. No missing plane is reported in this district as yet.
Pensacola Florida officials report no trace of the naval balloon and five occupants missing since last week while they continue the search at the naval training station.
The piece honors Cardinal Gibbons as a humble grocer’s son turned beloved leader who preached justice mercy and brotherhood. It lauds his lifelong service for peace at home and abroad and notes the “Choir Invisible” sings that all is well beyond death.
State fire insurers met in Atlanta on March 21 to address a high loss ratio and unpaid balances by agents amid heavy claims. Athens Insurance Exchange promotes agent guidance on prevention and lower rates and lists active agents and firms including C. H. Newton and Lipscomb & Co to aid the public.
Funeral services for 49 year old C. D. Arnold, who died Sunday afternoon at his Satula Avenue home, will be held Tuesday at 2:30 from the residence. Rev. O J Cartledge of Central Presbyterian will officiate. Interment follows at Mispah church in Jackson County. Survived by his widow Mrs Maldn Arnold, a 7 year old son, and a brother Echols Arnold of Greene County.
Pastor W P Dick reports about 850 dollars raised for the Free Methodist church building fund with 6000 dollars still needed. He urges all Athens citizens to contribute and aims to finish the drive by April 16.
Dr. J C Wilkinson of Milledgeville has accepted the call to pastor the First Baptist Church in Athens. The church committee’s unanimous vote and transmission to Wilkinson confirm the appointment, with services beginning the first Sunday in May. Until then visiting ministers will occupy the pulpit.
Florence Ohio March 28 Edmand Bigham was found guilty of murdering his mother brother sister and two adopted children amid family financial troubles and sentenced to electrocution in Columbia on April 8. A motion for a new trial was denied and defense plans an appeal while Bigham proclaimed innocence.
In Atlanta on March 28 a grand jury will probe alleged attempts to spark white against black violence in Newton county following deaths of eleven negro laborers on John Williams' Jasper county plantation. Williams seeks delay. July term could be used if needed.
Federal Judge Evans, in open court, says the government has made out a case of conspiracy against many of the fifty three charged with theft from the American Railway Express company. He directs verdicts of not guilty against seven as the defense begins. court adjourns until tomorrow.
Miss Eve lyn M. Osborne died at her home on Normal avenue. Funeral services were at Mars Hill church Oconee county with Rev H Jenkins officiating, followed by interment in the churchyard. Survived by sister Mrs George W McLeroy of Athens two brothers Robert H Osborne and Oscar Osborne of Oconee county and several nieces and nephews.
Yale edged the Crackers 6 to 5 in a late game framed by Clarke’s double and Cody’s rally. Centerfielder Sloane flashed steady defense while Kane hit at a perfect clip, and Chittenden replaced starter Auburn as the pitchers battled. Georgia’s team-wide sharp fielding highlighted a prettiest inning showcase as Yale’s offense produced early five runs but Auburn’s relief kept the game tight to the end.
Detroit reports Henry Ford asserts the trough in industry is past and the trend is upward, noting improved conditions in March. Ford indicates the bottom has been passed and optimism remains for manufacturing.
A report cites Lt. Coney lying in a hospital ward after a severe illness. Doctors say his chances of recovery are slim and that he may not survive the coming days.
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