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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
6
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 per cent interest on savings deposits compounded twice yearly, with deposits starting at $1.00. Provides contact information via telephone for customers seeking savings options. Also includes various local ads for services and goods.
Important New York bankers promised cooperation in financing cotton exportation at a meeting with a southern bankers and cotton exporters committee. Managing Director Meyers of the war finance corporation announced the agreement tonight. The Atlanta formed committee operates under the Federal International Banking company.
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation president R A Kelley reports widespread improvement in farm conditions after touring south Georgia. He notes a resilient crop outlook despite cold snaps, widespread crop diversification, and a growing grain yield in the region. Bankers are more willing to lend, aiding statewide recovery. a state advisory board meeting is planned in Atlanta. The organization now exceeds 10 000 members with more counties forming bureaus.
A City Court of Athens session set for May 10 at 10 am to decide which Civil cases, if any, will be placed on the May term docket. J D Bradwell and E J Crawford sign the notice. Dell named counsel for highway board by Governor Dorsey to replace H G Quincey.
On account of the death of 160 an assessment of twenty five cents each is due and must be paid at once. Leave the amount with W. J. Smith & Bro. or pay to J. H. Mealor. 5-10-31.
Jones announces ham and bacon products alongside maple sugar and fresh potato chips from Arnold Abney Co. Home grown cabbage also offered at 60e per pound with daily sales.
Washington May 9 The Associated Press reports Secretary Davis suspended talks with all parties over the marine workers wage dispute after Chairman Benson of the Shipping Board reaffirmed a 15 percent reduction. Davis left open to renewal if the situation shifts. Benson said the cut would take effect regardless, with a bonus system for efficient workers.
In Lawrenceville Georgia on May 9 the two week revival at the Methodist church ended. Rev Henry H Jones preached and Rev William Greenway led singing assisted by the choir, pianist Mrs C A Born and cornetist Walter L Brown. Sixty seven joined the church on profession of faith with two by letter and two transferring to another church. Families and relatives united as well.
Houston reports a tornado struck LaPorte at night and wiped out Sylvan Rooms, a summer resort, causing heavy property damage. Wires down and complete reports are lacking.
Washington May 9. The cost to the government for operating railroads under federal control will be about 1.2 billion dollars, 300 million more than former Director General Hines estimated, according to Director General Davis.
Dr Joseph Krafka of the University of Georgia zoology chair was elected vice president of the newly organized Georgia Society of Naturalists at Agnes Scott. He presented a report on his temperature and chemical reaction investigations and is noted for fruit fly and other zoological studies.
Dawson Durden and Joe Berman represented the University of Georgia in a Nashville debate against Vanderbilt. They won by unanimous decision on the negative side of the question, "Resolved that there should be compulsory arbitration of all railway labor disputes in the United States." It marks Georgia's third victory this year and cements the college championship for them.
Special to The Banner from Atlanta reports that $18,000,000 in bonds have been issued across 56 Georgia counties for road building and repair over the past five years. Secretary Frank Reynolds of the State Automobile Association releases a report on highway efforts and educational work promoting good roads in many counties.
Southern teams Nashville 3 Atlanta 0 New Orleans 5 Little Rock Mobile 3 Memphis 6 Chattanooga 0 Birmingham 6 in American League St Louis 5 Detroit 7 Philadelphia 2 3 Joowyn 64 game listed At Macon Ga Washington and Lee 3 Mercer 5 Washington Genezeton 4 Bethany Ohio plate 1 Cincinnati 2 Starkville Miss Oglethorpe 8 Mississippi A M 1
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