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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1921

Page

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Most Auspicious University Program for 121st Commencement

The 121st University of Georgia commencement week runs June 10 to 16 with a June 15 baccalaureate address by Hon. Wm. M. Howard. Chancellor Barrow announces Ruths Weaver will give the Sunday sermon and Crawford W Long will deliver the alumni address. A bronze medallion for a Georgia football hero and a joint memorial with Virginia are planned. Over a thousand visitors are expected for the week of exercises.

University of Georgia Barrow Br. Ruths W. Weaver Ercot University the Baptist Bowti Howard Tha Univers Eorain Anid Georgia Washington University of Iwill Athens Jory. Y Atlanta Crawford Wat'n Kraft Unt Uniyersiies Virginia Clasain Jane Panberg

Georgia women press Mother's Day Emergency Fund drive

Gratifying statewide response from Athens to aid the State Normal School faces a continuing push for contributions from Georgia women. Mrs Moll says funds must reach the emergency fund to prevent further crisis. donations include a gift from Senator William J Harris in memory of his mother.

Athens Geor. A. Mell Women of Georgia State Normal ‘School Mell Washington State Normal School Cate Athens Sayings Bank

Anita Stewart Shines in Palace Theatre Yellow Typhoon

Anita Stewart stars in the first National Special attraction Yellow Typhoon at the Palace theatre. She plays a dual role guiding viewers on a thrilling journey from New York to London Paris Nagasaki Manila and Washington. The lavish picture showcases a ruthless yet fascinating woman chasing excitement.

Anita Stewart Palace Theater Miss Stewart New York London Paris Nagaska Manila Washington Abe

Advertising Club Luncheon Aims for Atlanta Convention

The Advertising Club of Athens meets at 2 05 p m at the Georgian Hotel to plan its role in the world advertising convention in Atlanta June 12 to 16 Two delegates will be named and most members expected to attend The meeting chaired by Col M G Michot will discuss membership and turnout for the Atlanta event A special rail fare rate for attendees is available via M F Pickett secretary of the Athens Advertising Club

Advertising Club of Athens Georgian Advertising Clubs of the World Atlanta Athens Club Fickatt Advertising Club M. G. Michoat Mabatn Acre Popes i Shep Sinéas Mwayn M.F. Pickett Advertising Club of Athens

Upper Silesian situation takes different turn

Warsaw May 10 insurgent leaders plan to proclaim sections now under insurgent control as the executive committee reports the Upper Silesian situation. The brief note notes the instability and potential declaration of independence amid ongoing tensions.

Upper Silesian Warsaw Newscala Ap Independet

Detective to be sent to New York for Abe Attell arrest

A detective will be sent to New York tomorrow at the request of Chicago officials who have Abe Attell in custody today. Attell, once a prominent figure, is connected to the case being pursued by authorities.

New York Abe Attell Chicago

Income tax endorsement grows in state politics

Atlanta reports Dr J H T McPherson professor of political economy at the state university opposes a one cent gasoline and kerosene tax and favors an income tax this year. State Tax Commissioner H J Fullbright also advises lawmakers that an income tax is needed, though officials doubt its timing and legality amid current tax measures and potential court challenges.

Atlanta Athens J. H. T. McPherson the State University State Tax Commission McPherson H. J. Fullbright Senate United States Supreme Court

Conference on Child Welfare Held in Watkinsville

Judge T B Fullilove chaired a county conference of social workers on May 10 in Watkinsville to address child welfare in Oconee county. Oconee attendees included school officials Red Cross Boy Scouts county commissioners and local ministers while Athens participants included Prof James L Sibley Mrs Bessie Stanley Wood and others as planning proceeds for additional such conferences around Athens.

T. B. Fullilove Oconee County Thin County Red Cross Chapter Boy Scouts Boy Scout Movement Athens James L. Sibley

Revival at Prince Avenue Baptist Ends With 151 Conversions

A two week revival at Prince Avenue Baptist Church concluded last night with 151 attendees choosing baptism or church membership. Dr J B Leavell delivered his farewell sermon and heads to the Southern Baptist convention in Chattanooga before returning to Texas. Baptisms were held Monday and 41 more to be completed Sunday. Pastor E H Jennings praised the event’s broad impact and thanked The Banner for publicity.

Prince Avenue J. B. Leavell Southern Baptist Convention Chattahooga Texas E. H. Jennings

Johnson Charged Hunt Whitewash Court Hearing Inquiries

Washington May 10 Colonel John Hunt former commandant at the disciplinary barracks faces a House inquiry over alleged whitewash of Bergdoll escapes. Rep Johnson of Kentucky pressed cross examination detailing training and precautions during Hunt's during his Maryland mountain gold hunt. Hunt testified nearly five hours, denying conspiracies while admitting some military talk framed as technicalities.

Associated Press Washington, D. C John Hunt Governora Grover Johnson Kentucky Bergdoll Maryland

Pension fund battles loom over big Georgia state pensions

The 1921 Georgia General Assembly faces a sharp pension crisis with about three quarters of a million in past due pensions and over half of the 1921 pensioners unpaid. The next year's pension appropriation could rise to 2,878,303, driving combined school and pension costs toward seven million. Lawmakers must overhaul pension laws amid funding gaps and distribution delays including two years of unpaid commissions, creating a major legislative priority alongside school funding.

Atlanta General Assembly

Dr Gambrell III Unable to Attend So. BAPE Convention

Notice indicates Dr Gambrell III cannot attend the BAPE convention. No other details about date location or reasons are provided in the readable text.

Georgia hosts Washington and Lee in two game series

Georgia meets the Washington and Lee Generals for a two game series here after facing Mercer. The Generals visit as Auburn beat them earlier, with Georgia likely to use the same lineup as the Auburn game. Tickets on sale and a large crowd expected with 4 40 start times and 50 and 75 cent admissions.

Georgia Washington and Lee Generals South Mércet Georgia Tech Atlanta Auburn Seeling Plainsmen Athens Donahue Ae Sone Muree Dozen Odacer Maver Mize Bill Watson Ceorsia Pantone Frost Rawsob D. m Costa's

Athens Gas Company Granted Twenty Cent Base Rate Increase

Avanta Ga May 10 The railroad commission granted on the Athens Gas Company request an increase of twenty cents per thousand feet as part of a ninety cent per thousand raise approved today The filing traced back to November 1920 and the hearing extended through December with the final decision setting new minimum charges and tiered rates for gas consumption beyond the base 600 cubic feet.

Associated Préae Avanta Railroat Commission Athens Gab Company Athens Gas Company Vcodasderea

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