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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
6
Voters in Athens, Winterville, Whitehall and rural precincts affected. County issues include 100000 for Oconee River bridge and road improvements and dormitory funding for the University of Georgia. City voters face street and bridge bonds and sewer bonds with polling at two city sites and the courthouse.
Georgia and North Carolina in contention in the Southern Conference race. Both clubs boast strong records though neither claims the title. Georgia has key wins over Maryland and Clemson, while UNC has played more cautiously, with 21 games and two losses. Potential May 25 27 Athens series could settle the South title if arrangements are finalized.
In the District Court of Georgia Northern District Rexhantey R L Lewis, bankrupt, petition for discharge filed. Hearing set for June 17, 1922 at ten o clock A M in Atlanta United States District Court. Creditors and others urged to appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted. Clerk C Puller notices the action.
City Kiwanis Tuesday session described as one of the best yet with notes on ticket numbers and continued coverage from page one.
The article outlines bond proposals for bridges and roads, a university dormitory fund, permanent school improvements, paving, bridges, and sewer improvements. It explains per‑bond two‑thirds voting requirements, lists county and city voter thresholds, urges turnout, and notes an upcoming Rotary vs Kiwanis game on May 26.
Captain J Willie Barnett delivered praise at the Tuesday luncheon meeting. President Martin thanked the Domestic Science department and the high school participants for the entertainment. The organizers included Miss Sue Virginia Exum and assistants Leila May Hull Lucy Leah Matthews Elkins and Martha Nicholson with pupils Lucile Cook Elizabeth Curry Marguerite Kimsey Marie Story Mildred Boyle Sarah Matthews Mary Sue Huggins Kathryn Williams Frances Comer Ruth Hall Ivy Grimes Lilian Edwards Adam Wasky.
Ward polling locations are shown for five wards including Fire Hall Washington Street and City Hall. County election managers and clerks are named for districts 216 Athens through 241 Bradbury's with polling hours 7 to 6 in Athens Whitehall Winterville and 8 to 3 at rural precincts, sun time.
Miss Brownie Dickson Athens Chapter executive secretary leaves for Louisiana as one of thirty relief workers assigned to flood districts in Louisiana Texas and Arkansas. She is under supervision of Mrs T A Anderson during absence and will return after completing relief duties.
The Palace Theater will show Gloria Swanson next Thursday and Friday in Her Husband's Trademark directed by Sam Wood. A large Athens crowd recently enjoyed Viola Dana in Seeing Is Believing, reflecting strong local theater interest.
Larry Gantt reports ongoing informal preparations to aid farmers and merchants. Proposed aims include drying and canning sweet potatoes, grading and bagging corn and grain, and establishing a plant to prepare syrup for market. A future visit to Athens may focus on buying cattle.
The Athens Banner-Herald urges readers to read about important manufacturing enterprises in Athens. The note reflects optimism about the city’s future, business plans, and improvements under way and expected to materialize soon. It emphasizes maintaining progress and civic advancement.
King Hodgzson Co presents Athens grocery offers emphasizing pure foods and economical shopping. The store claims full grocery-service convenience and a further 5 percent discount for cash customers.
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