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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1921

Page

8

Various Athens ads and notices from 1931 classified page

A mixed page of local advertisements and notices including savings bank deposits at Athens Savings Bank offering 4 percent interest, motor and taxi services by Chafin Taxi Co, plumbing and painting services, wood delivery by Hanna Mfg Co, dental services by Dr D L Peacock, real estate and rental listings, sale of breeding dogs and automobiles, screening and cabinet work, and the Georgia State Board of Embalmers announcing a June 14 examination at Indian Springs with deadline June 4 for applications.

Georgia State Board of Embahulue Wigwam Hotel Indian Springs Lcense H. Dunbar Sec Athens

Two Upholsterers' Union Officials Indicted and Convicted

Two of the three Upholsterers' union officials faced trial for inciting sluggings bombings and violence during the 1919 1920 strike. A jury convicted Edwin E Graves international vice president and Roy Hall Chicago business agent and sentenced them to one to five years in prison and a 2000 dollar fine each. Rudolph Krueger was acquitted.

Associated Press Chicago Ill Edwin E. Graves Boston International Roy Hall Rudolph Krueger Wag

Penfield News Highlights Local Social Ties

Penfield events center on visits, engagements, and social roles. Prof. Griffin Boswell of Covington visited family, while Leslie Boswell and bride from Atlanta spent the weekend with A. J. Boswell family. The engagement of Miss Jeannette Liddell to Mr. Reynolds of Atlanta sparked interest among Penfield friends.

Penfield Prof Griffin Boswell Covington Leslie Boswell Charming Bride Atlanta A. J. Boswell Mis. DeLeon Reynolds James T. Boswell Jeannette Liddell Reynolds

Notice of Assessment in Oconee Burial Fund

In Oconee Burial fund an assessment of twenty five cents per death 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.

Oconee W. J. Smith & Bro J. H. Mealor

Del Monte Canned Goods and Fresh Produce Sale Ad

A bustling sale listing Del Monte peaches corn pink salmon and sammy sardines alongside fresh vegetables and dairy. Local shop Arnold Abney and Co advertises price deals on eggs butter and various canned items with highlighted bundles and multi item specials.

del Monte King-Hodgson Co Arnold, Abney & Co N.Y Abpay, &Co

Victory Medal program urges service men to apply now

A Victory Medal Officer in Atlanta reminds eligible veterans and families to apply for World War I medals. Readers are informed medals are ready to mail upon receipt of discharge and address, with forms provided if discharge is lost. The notice notes beneficiaries for deceased soldiers and assistance for Mexico or border service medals.

James Vernon Haralson Springdale Street Athens City Hall Atlanta Mexico National Guard

Brittain Declines Atlanta Public Schools Offer

M L Brittain refused to resign as State Superintendent of Schools to take the Atlanta position. The announced decision came from Atlanta Georgia on May 10.

Brittain Atlanta Associated Press Atlanta, Ga M. L. Brittain Atlanta Public Schools

Father of Mr. J. Green Eberhart Dead Greensboro

Dr. D. B. Eberhart aged 68 prominent Greensboro citizen and father of Mr. J Glenn Eberhart Amos died at his home yesterday morning at 730 o clock Funeral services will be held at the residence today at 2 pm He is survived by his widow and ten children He had been ill for about a week or ten days but death came as a shock to relatives and friends

D. B. Eberhart Greensboro J. Glenn Eberhart Amos Eberharts

Athens Baptists Attend Southern National Convention

Athens Baptist churches send messengers to the Southern nation convention in Chattanooga Tennessee with pastors E H Jennings and T S Mell and Dr John D Mell among attendees. Several laymen also expected to attend. Queen Mary endorses plumage protection measures in England.

Baptist Churches of Athens Chatuingoga Tenn Dey First’ Baptist c E. H. Jennings Prince Agende Col T. 8. Mell First Baptiat John D. Mell Gdes Saprepta Association Mary England

Oconee Boy Mr Anderson Reports April Rise in Sales

Mr R N Anderson southeastern sales manager for National Map company Indianapolis is stopping at the Georgian. He reports April sales in his territory rose over March and believes conditions are rapidly settling.

R. N. Anderson National Map Company of Indianapolis Anderson Marth

Local Rebekahs Initiate New Members Amid Lodge Meeting

Clarke Rebekahs Lodge held a lively gathering last night with several candidates initiated. Committees were formed for the Grand Lodge convention in this city starting the 24th for a three day session. An estimated five hundred Rebekahs are expected, with local members handling all arrangements for visitors.

Clarke Rebekahs Lodge Grand Lodge

American Legion Elects Officers at Allen Fleming Post

At the Allen Fleming post monthly meeting new officers were elected. John R. Northcutt became commander Stephen Chandler vice commander Frank Holden adjutant O J Tomas finance officer Earnest Holmgrnsingworth insurance officer Julian Miller hospital officer Charles Martin publicity officer T H McHatton historian John Herring sergeant at arms. Retiring commander Will Erwin and ex-officers received thanks. Frank Miller was thanked for securing Red Cross subscriptions totaling 3632. Major Carl Saye and Carl Crossley spoke in support of the local chapter. The question of a women’s auxiliary was referred to a committee.

Allen Fleming American Legion John R. Northcutt Stephen Chandler Frank Holden O. J '‘Tomas Earnest Hol Mngsworth Insurance Julian Will Erwin Frank Miller Red Cross Carl Saye Carl Crossley

Reichstag Votes to Accept Allied Ultimatum

The Reichstag, by 220 to 196, accepted the allied ultimatum after Chancellor Wirth urged immediate decision. Wirth outlined a coalition plan of centrists, majorities, socialists and democrats to meet the crisis and comply with the demand for occupation of the Ruhr.

Associated Press Bertin Reichstag Wirth Calinet Hératsner Ruhr

Princeton Boys Beat Y Juniors In First Showdown

Princeton B Juniors lost little time to secure a win against the Y Juniors on Hiane Field. Nelson Dean led the Y with three runs while N Bramblett and Hill starred for Princeton, as the home team dominated with strong pitching and fielding in the first game of the season.

Princeton Nelson Dean Dean Kenneth Eberhart R. Bramblett Hig Hill N. Bramblett C. Couch Waters Patterson Bonner Hall B. Couch K. Eberhart Goodman Heywood Cauthen Moss Dale Tucker Hancock Mc Eliott Bolton Billie Howell Hiane Field

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