Sibley to lead Georgia tour of historic sites by motor car
James L. Sibley of Georgia plans a multi county motor tour visiting Smithonia Crawfordville and Washington in Wilkes and other historic spots. The trip will include Crawfordville Liberty Hall and the old home of Alex Stephens, with stops at Union Point Penfield and Skul Shoals as the route returns via Oconee County.
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James L. Sibley
Georgia
Oglethorpe
Wire
Taliaferro
Greene
Prt
Hervebe
Sibley
Athens
Smithonly
James M. Smith
Dunfiway
Cok Smith
Smithonia
Crawford
William H. Crawford
France
United States
Uriwford
Lexington
Hames
Gilmers
Upsons
Lumpkins
Gilmer
America
Golding
Murray Golding
Washington
Wilkes County
Calloway Place
Wilkins
Georgia National Rink
Shehane
Robert Toombs
Mr. Davis
X Cabinet
Alex Stephens
McWhorter
Hamilton McWhorter
Oconee County
Promeld
Woodville
Irdstown
Maxeys
Skull Shoals
Paper 'Ll
Bertruda Grase
P T A Rejects 115 Committee Recommendations On Election
At a city Parent Teachers Association meeting attended by about forty mothers and teachers, officials and some husbands, members debated the joint conciliation effort with the Mayor and Board of Education over delaying the election. The P T A rejected the joint committee report by a thin margin, preserving the plan to proceed without postponement, while arguments continued late into the night at the High School.
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Parent. Teachers Association of
Parent-Teachers Association
Board of Education
Bofly
Mesara
Jordon, Pond
Gootchips
P. T. A. Committee
Council Ac
Pronto Teats Aes
Bory
Ando Con
C. D. Flanigen
Board Education
Fred J. Orr
Orr
Board of Education and Council
Preston “Brooks
P. T. A. Council
Child's Street Organization
Board of “Education
Parents Teachers Association
Messra Gordon Pound
Goethlus
Mittee Rd Aiture
Prison mutiny at penitentiary ends with arrests
A convicts mutiny at the prison erupted after dinner as leaders defied orders to return to work. Prison guards and city police fired on the mob. eleven prisoners were killed or wounded while none of the guards were hurt. Reinforcements arrived and the rioters were rounded up.
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Columbia
Fas
AAV
Ald
Tétephond
Funeral for Judge Evans Day in Sandersville
Funeral ceremonies for Judge Evans will be held Tuesday in Sandersville Georgia. A special train will depart Tuesday morning carrying mourners from Savanna to the cemetery area where the late jurist will be interred at his family home. Stores in town will close for the hour of services and local residents will participate in the tribute.
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Sandersville
United
Avai Ee
Julian R. Evans
A. m
Ernest
Bev
Members of Athens Bar Endorse Two Local Officials
A 1922 Athens Bar statement expresses confidence in Justice of Peace Milton Thomas and W. Thornton, praising integrity and impartial service. Signed May 8 1922 by numerous bar members including Carl Crossley H C Tuck Mell Max Michael H West on, J Tomas W L Erwin Dupree Hunnicutt, Julian Erwin, Jno B Gamble, Strickland, P J Smith Wolver Smith, James W Arnold, and others from Athens.
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Milton W. ‘Thiomas
W. Tees
Potion ‘Court
Her
Neonanea
W. J. ‘Thornton
Carl Crossley H. C
Tuck T
Max Michael H
Weaton
Tomas Ww
Erwin Dupree
Hunnicutt
Julian Erwin Jno
Gamble Jno
Strickland
P. J. Smith
Wolver Smith
James W
Arnold T. F
Green H. C. Erwin
Abit Nix L
Dennis Penny
Frank A
Holder Lamar Rucker
C. Upson
Tate Wright T. W. Rucker
A. B. Colle Carlisle Cobb W. G. Cornett Henry H
Wedt
BK. K. Lumpkin
Dorsey
Davis
H. J. Reid & Co. To Outfit Athens Boy Scouts
Local clothiers H. J. Reid & Co announce they will supply Boy Scout uniforms and equipment at attractive prices. The firm, a recognized leader in Athens clothing, will act as official outfitters, inviting Scouts to visit and view their large stock already on hand.
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Boy Scouts
Haricie
Athens
Royal Family Visits Belgium With King Albert Guests
King George and Queen Mary travel to Belgium with a royal suite including Field Marshal Haig and Lord Beatty to visit King Albert and Queen Elizabeth. The party toured coastal defense works and boarded the Alexandra after inspecting the Eastern pier breakwater in Dover.
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London
Associated Press
King George
Queen Mary
Earl Haig
Lord Beatty
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Alexandra
Busy Revival Draws Large Baptist Crowd Despite Rain
A large congregation attended a Baptist revival led by Pastor E H Jennings despite threatening weather. He urged parenting for early gospel adoption, warned against pressuring unsaved children into church, and stressed making the home a church-centered life to guide children toward Christ.
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E. H. Jennings
Heaven
Christ
Pastor Describes Crucifixion In Poignant Sermon
Pastor E H Jennings at Prince Avenue Baptist last night told of Christ's crucifixion to illustrate sin. He defined sin as rejecting Christ, stressed divine love shown in the death, and urged the need for repentance. Evening services continue 8 PM with workers meeting at 7 30.
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E. H. Jennings
Prince Avenue
Jerusalem
Christ
Social meeting at AB College hosts faculty and trustees
A large gathering of University faculty, local trustees and their wives met at the College of Agriculture Monday night. Prof. David Barrow lectured on Relative Grades in marking systems, followed by a banquet in the cafeteria. Talks by Harry Hodgson, A M Soule, Mrs Snelling, Mrs McHaston and others closed with remarks and humor.
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College of Agriculture
University
David Barrow
Harry Hodgson
Board of Trustees
A. M. Soule
Charles~m. Snelling
T. H. McHaston
E. C
Governor Wellborn Speaks Here Tonight on Credits
Governor Wellborn of the Atlanta Reserve Bank will address the Chamber of Commerce on credits at the Academie Building second floor. The central public is invited to attend. A separate note mentions a Wakambe tribal tradition of a lump of earth signaling desertion noted alongside a divorce reference.
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B. Wellborn
Atlanta Reserve Bank
Academié
Central Africa
Large Evening Service Sees 13 Additions
The crowd packed the evening service with the gallery and balcony filled. The local church announced 13 additions to the congregation, signaling strong religious attendance.
Man Arrested Here For Embezzlement Case Detail
J. E. Duncan a white man was brought to Athens from Atlanta and lodged in Clark County jail before release the next morning. He is charged with embezzlement by the local Carpenters' Union while working with Davis Construction on paying work and other contracts in the area.
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J. E. Duncan
Athens
Atlanta
Clark County
Carpenters’ Union
Davis Construction Company
Memorial Service Held by St Elmo Lodge Knights
At a special St. St. Elmo Lodge Knights meeting memorial exercises honored members who died in the past year. Fifteen medals were presented to lodge members who served in World War I as Col. T. B. Mell and Col. M. G. Michael delivered the honors.
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St. St
Troy
Sitink
Pas Caposes
Ae G. Michael
Col
M. G. Michael
Vail Medals for Bravery Awarded to Fourteen Bell Employees
Fourteen Bell telephone workers in the South receive Theodore N. Vail medals for conspicuous acts under dangerous conditions that saved life or property or preserved telephone service in 1921. Recipients include 3 Southern Bell employees in Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and 11 Cumberland Telephone Company workers across Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. honors reflect courage, resourcefulness, and dedication with medical aid, fire rescues, and public-service restoration noted.
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Bell Telephone
South
Theodore N. Vail
Southern Bell Company
Alabama
South Carolina
Florida
Cumberland Telephone
Com’pany
Tennessee
Kentucky
Loulsiana
Mississipp
Thi N. Vall
Vall
Wall
Zenobia Harrison
Fort Deposit
Ala
Joel Hobson Hyde
Charleston
8. C
Anthony Benedict Sylvia
DeLand
Fla
Joseph
T. Henderson
Ridge Exchange
Chattaroga
Tenn
Tte
Ruth. V. Williams
Hattinsburg
Miss
Lane Foster
Columna
Mise
John R. N. Skinner
Columbia
Mias
Robert W. Taylor
Winona
Jease Herbert Truitt. Lineman
Bond Resolution Accepted and City Paving Plans Discussed
A preliminary city council meeting approved bond resolutions drawn by a teachers associations committee. The council ratified an $85,000 Columbus school bond to fund two modern school buildings and approved Hull and Broad street paving plans. The meeting also addressed camping on city hall grounds, with officials noting abuse by transients and voting to prohibit camping on city property.
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George S'Thomas
Columbus
Hull
Broad
Thomas Mended
Derman
Combe
Tell Reason
Athens Hosts Sensational Bargain Event Opening Day
Athens prepares for a historic bargain sale led by merchant J. Da and Mr A E Maddox. Broad Street store opens at 9 am on Wednesday May 10 with doors to 100 dollars worth of merchandise in the first day promises. Shoppers expected to flood downtown as styles in wearables and footwear are offered at unmatched savings.
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Athens
Rendy
J. da. Merchant
Davin
Mtarta
Broad Street
Terest
Davia Haa
A. E. Maddox
Banner
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Judge Evans
Athens Bar Eee
H. J. Reid & CO
Asto All Boy Scouts
Belgium
Kooly
Jesus
Young
God
Calaway
AB College
Wellborn
VAIL
Hull and
Ton Die Erates
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