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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
1
The Athens Advertising Club plans a strong delegation to the Atlanta convention June 12 to 16. The club, a business leaders group, is active for the city and county with varied programs to benefit the community.
The Georgia Farm Bureau federation plans a special meeting in Atlanta at the Chamber of Commerce building to consider a cotton marketing plan and a legislative program for the upcoming session. President R A Kelley reports improved farmer sentiment and growing farm loan associations across South Georgia.
In Williamson West Virginia May 12 a guerrilla style clash erupts as state police and deputy sheriffs confront coal mine attackers across Merrimac Rawl Sprigg Partially wounded include Harry C Staton Noah Phillips and a young man Calvert from White Star Coal company. Reports say other killings and wounds circulated but unverified as authorities push patrols over the mountains led by Captain J R Brockus with Deputy Sheriffs under Chief Deputy Hall. The violence follows the May 1920 Matewan clash and prompts federal and state action to restore order.
Georgia stops the Generals 5 to 4 in the second game, matching Washington and Lee in a tense contest. Both teams feature steady hitting with Frost and Patrick each contributing key plays as Georgia seeks momentum after a listless finish and aims for a repeat result.
A taxi from Chafin Taxicab Co caused a near disaster when its driver entered Prince Avenue as Fire Truck No. 1, answering a false alarm, swerved a wheel and damaged the fire apparatus. The truck continued to the call amid the wreckage. The incident sparked calls for harsher punishment for false alarms.
The house committee probes the Bergdoll case as the gold seal, last seen with Varco who hid it in the Bergdoll Philadelphia kitchen, vanishes from sight. Roming, 70, testifies comically while Bergdoll’s mother allegedly moved gold certificates to the treasury in stockings.
The Educational Department announces a national essay contest for high school students. One scholarship of four or five years at a college or university will be awarded for the best essay on Good Poole and High Transport. The program is run by the Highway Education committee in Washington in cooperation with the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce.
Mercer fans expect a doubleheader split with the Red and Black in Athens as coach Cody’s squad seeks revenge after four losses. The series, set for Friday and Saturday, draws large Mercer student support and a committee plans a special train.
Georgia women from Athens to Atlanta rally to support an emergency fund for the State Normal school. The Fifth District federation endorsed the effort and telegraphed Mrs Mell. Representative Toombs DuBose provided a 1920-21 funding history and blamed legislative disputes for past shortfalls.
Citizens urged to support the emergency fund for the State Normal School in Georgia to keep training future teachers and serving schoolchildren until legislature provides ongoing maintenance funds. The notice emphasizes immediate mail response and a form to contribute.
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