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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1921
Page
11
The report notes a nine to zero outcome on a resolution favoring a claim or action. It references figures tied to Georgia and Minnesota politics and mentions a Tennessee and Georgia linkage. The text is garbled but implies bipartisan or cross state support with no recorded opposition.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Dr J B and a talk on Eternal Life at Prince Avenue Baptist Church. The garbled text references downtown city hall events and a thirty ring time, with unclear dates and agenda.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Sunday school at the First Methodist Church with mentions of Mrs J E Ingram and YMRS. Names appear in incomplete form, hindering full reconstruction of events or participants.
Allied in Georgia are set for the annual Elks convention on Tybee Island near Savannah May 20 to June 1. Atlanta Lodge leads with over two hundred members plus a large delegation from Athens No. 990 and other towns. Arthur Flatau, exalted ruler of Athens Lodge, serves on the executive committee guiding plans for the state association events.
Sunday program for the Y Club features Mr. T W Reed as the speaker. Boys attend from the association and nearby groups for the afternoon event.
A local notice notes an event at Sundy School today near Prince Avenue. Dr. J B Sear st is listed as a key figure guiding the proceedings and discussing the program’s aims and effectiveness.
Joseph M. Hodgson, a prominent Athens and Clarke County figure, is celebrated for his long life and significant role in business and civic circles. The piece recalls Hodgson’s remarks, local history, and the town’s institutions, including the University of Georgia, local industries, and notable residents.
Associated Press reports a bill proposed by Democrat Brand of Georgia to authorize the Federal Farm Loan Board to transfer 50 million dollars from its interest fund to aid farmers. The move would support ongoing loans and credit for farm operations and exports during wartime.
W. C. Denny reports strong weeks for the dealership. The Olde Land Six on display drew attention and was sold Friday to Mr and Mrs B B Williams of Commerce Georgia. He also notes 130 used cars this week and several new or used items moving through the lot.
Athens trader Mr. Aaron Cohen returned from New York with new stock of summer clothing and furnishings. He notes high grade goods from the Charles Stern Co. and expects early normal business conditions as trade relations with Germany and other nations may improve. He recalls campus history of Athens including churches, a fire, and the Y M C A site near Lump Street, with references to postwar occupancy and local authorities.
A meeting of Boy Scout district chairs from eight counties in the Eighth Congressional District was held at the Georgian hotel. Officers for the next year were elected with Abut Nix of Athens as president and J C Adams of Lavonia as secretary among others.
The scoreboard shows Atlanta 3 Chattanooga 8. Mobile 3 New Orleans 1. Memphis 8 Birmingham 3. Little Rock 2 Nashville 0. In the American League Cleveland 12 Chicago, St Louis 5. Philadelphia 5 Washington 8. Boston 4 New York 2. Multiple college games and other matchups are listed with scores and locations.
The sixth annual district schools meet at the Agricultural College attracted visitors who toured the campus and attended the champion debate Friday night. Pres A M Soule distributed prizes and gave an address on schoolwork and state college ties. Fifth and Ninth districts tied for second in athletics with overall standings led by Monroe Fifth District and Tifton Second District scoring high in various events.
Memphis court rejects request to direct a not guilty verdict for Huntley as defense presents evidence. The April hearing addressed jury guidance and potential instructions while testimony and arguments continued.
American agitator Clepton was expelled from Mexico last night amid charges of being a pernicious foreigner. Details and sources remain sparse.
Report from London describes a tense supreme council meeting over the treaty of Versailles. Premier Briand, supported by the foreign minister, seeks to limit punitive measures on Germany while French and allied ministers debate occupation and reparations policies.
Federal grand jury to investigate alleged peonage conditions on the Williams farm in southern Georgia. The case, reported by Associated Press, arises as the panel convenes in Macon. Local authorities and farm operations linked to the Williams property are under review.
Retired circus owner Robingon, famed for his show in years past, died at his winter home in Florida after a brief illness. He had been a prominent figure in the traveling tent circuit and was associated with several major circuses during his career.
A freight train collision near a railway yard today left four dead and several injured. Emergency crews responded to the wreck, with investigators examining the site for cause while detours affected nearby rail traffic.
Associated Press reports in Washington on April 20 that Senator Penrose, chairman of the Senate committee on tariff, favored the tariff bill and indicated the measure would be called up on Monday or Tuesday at the latest.
The body of Mazel Camety, year old daughter of Mrs. M N Garner, will be taken at 9 o'clock to Pleasant Church for services conducted by Rev. Van Roabuck, with interment at the family plot. Prof J Hy Ford and the burial of Prof J HW Pond are noted with funeral services and graveside interment arrangements at 5:30 this morning by Walter Anthony of the Methodist church.
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