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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1922

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Mt Vernon Masons to mark 100th stone laying anniversary

Athens celebrates the Mt. Vernon lodge centennial of laying the cornerstone in a New College building. President Harding is invited to attend June 24 events on campus with a committee led by W. L. Erwin and W. F. Dorsey organizing a day of ceremonies.

Mt. Vernon Warren G. Harding Athens W. L. Erwin W. F. Dorsey W. L. Elder Grad Lodge of Georgia 8Th Congressional District

New York YMCA Camp Rally For Girls At City Camp

Girls interested in the YMCA camp are invited to a rally at the YMCAn Wednesday at 4 30. The camp, provided by Mr Forbes for August, includes a dining hall and ten shacks with eight cots each. Supervisors include Ruth Wick and mothers, teachers and college girls. Admission requires at least twelve years old and good health. activities feature canoeing tennis diving swimming hiking picnics stunts Bible classes and worship services.

Y. M.C W. T. Forbes Forbes Mise Ruth Wick Ye W. C. A

Mothers Day Exercises at Synagogue Held

Special Mothers Day exercises will be held at the Synagogue this morning after Sunday School. Mr M G Michael, president of the Children of Israal, will lead the meeting and give a short address. Teachers and older members will speak on the day's spirit, with pupils presenting recitations and music.

M. G. Michael Congregation of the Children of Israal

Georgia completes 122nd commencement with Dr White’s 50 years at Georgia

Dr H C White, completing his 50th year on the University of Georgia faculty, will deliver the Baccalaureate address at the 122nd commencement. He came in 1872 and led the chemistry department. Dr William F Quillian will preach the commencement sermon on June 18, with Hon P A Stovall delivering the Phi Beta Kappa address on June 19. The alumna day orator to be announced. trustees and board of visitors meet June 16.

H. C. White University of Georgia White Georgia Ana William. F. Quillian Presi- BH Wesleyan Female College P. A. Stovall Switzerland Phi Beta Kappa Board of Visitors

Phi Kappa Wins Debating Championship at Georgia Chapel

The annual Phi Kappa vs Demosthenian debate at the University of Georgia chapel ended with Phi Kappa taking the decision unanimously. The moot urged Congress to penalize counties where lynching occurs with a 10000 dollar fine to be given to the lynching victim’s family. Debaters included W. Chandler of Bishop and A. Lewis of Dawson for Kappa and A. B. of Lithonia and C. M. Slack of Gainle for Demosthenian with Daly presiding as judge.

Phi. Kappa Demosthenian Iterary Societies University of Georgia Phi Kappa Congress W. Chandler Bishop A. Lewis Dawson I Kappa A. B Lithonia C. M. Slack Gainle Daly

Reckless Driver Killed In Mad Race With Train

In Batavia New York a wreck on the Lehigh Valley Black Diamond Express at North Leroy left three dead and twenty-two hospitalized. Victims include Thomas R. Brodie Leroy and L. E. Clay Portland. M. E. E. Corser Lehigh Valley Niagra Falls yardman. An unidentified 50 year old woman and Mrs Drennen Detroit among the seriously injured. The crash followed Brodie attempting to race the train across Lake Street. engine Moser noted train at 65 mph derailed the locomotive and five cars plunged down a 40 foot embankment.

Batavia N. Y Lehigh Valley Railroad North Leroy Thomas R. Brodie Leroy L. E. Clay Portland R.C. B Drennen Detroit Moser Lake Street Crossing

Protests Against Naval Reserve Leases Drive Senate Action

A petition from the Independent Oil Producers Association, Tulsa, seeks a Senate probe into naval reserve leases to Standard Oil and Sinclair-Doheny interests. The group authorized a committee of experts to assist the upcoming inquiry and urged opposition to the current exploitation policy amid calls for immediate trials in Chicago.

Association Washington Senate Nave Association of Independent Oil Producers LaFollette Republican Wisconsin Sinclair-Doheny Roosevelt W. H. Gray The Independent Producers,” of Tulsa Oklo

Senate approves 15 percent ad valorem duty increase on ink

Tariff supporters clash as Senator Smoot defends the five percent ink duty hike in the administration bill. Underwood argues the tax harms printers and readers, warning that 4,000 articles lose affordability. Debate centers on whether higher taxes will be absorbed by local competition or passed to consumers.

Senate Washington Senator Underwoot Alabama Smoot Utah Finance Committee Incresee Underwood United States Custom House

John Milton Lyle 15 Found Guilty in Forgery Case

John Milton Lyle was found guilty of forgery and conspiracy to defraud by a jury in general sessions court in Aiken, South Carolina. He was sentenced to four years in the Columbia penitentiary by Judge Rice. The case involves Sam Padgett and J H Westburry, with future trials anticipated. Witnesses from Hephsibah, Georgia testified to Lyle’s alibi. The defense and prosecutors offered heated arguments as the verdict was reached.

Aiken D. C John Milton Lyle General Sessions Columbia Penitentiary Rice Lyles Sam Padgett J. H. Westburry Georgia South Carolina Hephsibah

France seeks U S role in Russo-commission plan

France urges United States to join an international commission to probe the Russian situation in a move that could grant Washington a dominant voice. Ambassador Richard Washburn Child conveyed Paris’s proposal to accept Americans if invited, while Lloyd George and Barthou pressed for compromise with ongoing talks failing to yield a firm agreement.

Genoa Associated 'Press France United States International Commission Richard ‘Washburn Associated Pies Commission America Lloyd, George M.rthou Plana Lloyd George Baron Hayashi M. Barthou M. Jaspar Signor Schanzer Edward Grigg Lever U. S Gar M. Colrat Associated Press

Clarke County and City Bond Elections Detailed

Clarke county voters face two separate bond questions on roads and schools with county and city issues. City of Athens voters choose five county bonds and three city projects while noting two voting locations and that many residents are registered in one jurisdiction but eligible in another.

Chicago Associated Press Tim” Murphy Gan Workers Union Fred Mader Building Trades Council Con Shea Teamsters Harry Smash" Hanson Tandore Barverman Robert MM. McCloud Clarke County John Milledge Oconee Renee A Atregt San ‘Iaten Athens Winterville White San Whitehall City of Athens River Street Eavcee Parent-Teacher Association Clg Lems Éns

Beattie Memorial Services for Bishop Beatty in Athens

Memorial exercises for Bishop Troy Beatty will be held Sunday at Emmanuel Church Athens marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of his arrival there. Dr A G Richards and several friends will speak as Masons and other groups attend.

Emmanuel Church Troy Beatty Beatty Athens Darien Emmanual Church Memphis A. G. Richards Aaron Cohen T. 8. Mell E. L. Hill H. C. White Masons Knights of Pythias Rotarians Kiwanians Nex of Sea Hted ceWvert Williams Christchurch Macon Jewett Williams D. C. Barrow Williams Abbeyville 426Th University of Georgia Oxford Episcopal Church Bewanee University of the South Luther Williams Captain Williams

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