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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1922
Page
4
A survey notes growing female employment across stores and offices in a small town, with remarks on wage trends, job types, and the broader shift toward women in the workforce. The piece cites New York state data, historical comparisons, and examples from Georgia towns while reflecting on economic diversification and progress.
Fragmentary report notes broad improvement in farm productivity across Georgia with diversified crops. Mentions Wrightsville district as an example and references local efforts to raise education and learning while distributing cash from multiple crops including cotton cattle and beans.
The Epworth League of the First Methodist Church plans a Sunday anniversary ceremony at the regular 8 o clock hour. Officers will conduct the program and representatives will explain the League s aims and church responsibilities. Special music and church members are urged to attend and support the new organization. Officers listed include President P B Gunby Vice President H W Derden Secretary George Abney Treasurer Carswell Mayne and department superintendents for Spiritual Work Recreation and Culture Miss Cornelia Abney Missions Elizabeth Dorsey Parker Dailey and Rowalini Price.
A brief note questions if 6r's Day provides a good approach to memory or recognition. It suggests evaluating effectiveness and clarity of the method for commemorating the occasion.
The Athens Daily Banner recalls noon prayer meetings at the Y M C A led by Cuppt C G Talmadge, county education board actions, and Miss Mildred Rutherford’s American Authors book adoption. Local social events include Capt J R White’s Christmas dinner, skating rarity, Mrs John Moon’s Pulaski Street party, and a Blackstone dinner at Judge Strickland’s for Athens lawyers.
Trial notes reference alleged forgeries dated Novem ber 23 at LaGrange and Hooker Georgia with pair claiming freight deliveries and receipts signed by Lyle. Adverse testimony mentions Mrs Westbury and husband rg c Westbury, details of a store receipt displayed. Also includes an advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and croup with patient testimonial.
Julia Mae Oldham seeks relief from disabilities arising from a divorce verdict in Kingsley A. Oldham vs Julia Mae Oldham. The petition requests the Superior Court grant relief to allow marriage. Filed by attorney LIA MAE OLDHAM on March 12, 1922 in Clarke County Georgia.
Petitioners seek court approval to amend the Athens Coca Cola Bottling Company charter to raise capital to 300000 and set a two thirds stock vote for increases. They also request renewal of the charter for twenty years with renewal on expiration. The filing includes stockholder affidavits and a resolution for immediate effectiveness upon court grant.
Cotton markets showed steadiness with local prices matching New York and New Orleans levels. Futures closed quiet but steady as receipts and sales figures varied and traders noted improved Western weather and demand conditions.
The New Orleans spot market shows steady to higher values with 3,042 bales noted by Balen and arrivals around 830. Prices for low middling 17.63, middling 18.88, good middling 19.88. Receipts total 1,650 alongside 228,312 pending.
New York prices show slight easing as traders reference summer weakness. Notable quotes include May at 1.87 and several nearby months around 11.8 per barrel, with crude at 10.00 in a thin trading session.
The notice invites all university members to morning and evening services. At 11 16 am the pastor will preach on Mother while at 8 20 pm the sermon is God and money. Attendees are urged to attend both services and bring membership.
The fragment suggests John Lyle faces a court case in January. Details are unclear but reference to a bank check and a legal action appear. The text mentions Aiken and possible involvement of an individual named Lyle.
An odd classified style item promises ownership of flour in a community hall and earning ranges of 257 to 500 dollars per month. The fragmentary ad uses quirky branding like Flavor and Figro flour while lacking clear contact details or legitimate context.
Public notices filed in Clarke County Georgia include petitions to establish a public road from the Athens Danielsville road near L P Crawford’s property, with accommodations by several residents, and a separate libel for divorce case Allie Togle vs Albert Toole. Also listed is Athens Coca-Cola Bottling Company seeking corporate recognition since 1903.
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