Athens school parade sways vote on bonds
Larry Gantt recalls a school parade in Athens with over two thousand pupils marching to urge bond approval for public schools. He cites civic pride and the procession as a powerful appeal to voters, noting the impact on the election outcome and the city’s future.
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Unexploded Bombs Searched In Chicago North Building Fire
Chicago police hunted unexploded bombs believed placed in a half million dollar North Side building damaged Tuesday by a fire linked to labor unrest. A confession was obtained from Mrs. Margaret Miller, wife of John Miller, alleged driver of the death car, naming other occupants and labor figures tied to the episode.
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College Football Scores From Navy and Ivy Matches
Navy defeats Catholic University 12 to 4 and Army 7 to 4. Delaware beats Princeton 3 to 4. Yale 6 Brown 4. Harvard leads Cordell 13 to 0.
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YMCA Camp Rally At Athens Attracts 125 Youth
The YMCA of Athens hosted a rally in its lobby announcing a new permanent camp three miles from Tallulah Falls on 200 plus acres with six acres of lake. W T Fores said six canoes were purchased and delivery timed for camp. Girls and boys showed strong interest with many signing up for summer camps. Kate Wagon of Bartlesville Ohio noted as a full blooded American Indian assistant secretary.
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Men's Christ ’ Association
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Young Men's Christian Association of Athens
Athens Legion Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration
The Athens Legion announces a major Fourth of July celebration with substantial expenditures to attract a large crowd. The post urges community support and advertising to cover costs, led by BAS. Gl DSN, chairman, with H. West and Henry H. Holden as committeemen.
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Bryan's Possible Opponent Favors Darwin's Theory
DES MOVIES In By Associated Press Dr Cleland Boyr McAfee spoke at a conference of presidents of seven Presbyterian universities ahead of the assembly opening tomorrow. He argued conventional college training substitutes for classics aims at economic efficiency rather than personal character, yet college morality remains strong. A question arose about Mr Bryan's eligibility as he would attend as an alternate from Florida, not a commissioner.
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Rotary Club Dinner Honors High School Graduates
The MG Rotary Club hosted about 60 guests for a Wednesday dinner at the club hall. Abrt. Nix delivered the welcome, followed by a senior’s gracious reply. Merchants awarded prizes while the Banner-Herald provided moving picture tickets, as the graduating class received gifts.
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Senator Indicted Perjury Demurrer Upheld in Phoenix Suit
Federal judges in Phoenix sustain the demurrer in the indictment against United States Senator Ralph H Cameron. The court orders the indictment dismissed on demurrer while noting the perjury charges are not sufficiently stated. A shoe factory employing American shoe making machinery has opened in Opor to Portugal with American lines produced. Whispers of fashion trends include white silk fabrics touted as new factory freaks in Paris.
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Winterville High School Commencement Details 1920s
The Winterville High School announces a three day commencement program from Friday May 19 to Monday May 21. Events include upper grade plays on Friday, a lower grade comedy on Saturday, a Sunday morning commencement sermon by Rev J E Ellis, and Monday night graduation exercises with Prof Roosevelt delivering the oration and Bethiel Chandler Payton John Mary Elizabeth et al in the graduating class.
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Scout event field day set for May 27
The Boy Scouts of Clarke icely will host a field day at St Fast school with contests and demonstrations. Troops from across the district are invited to attend and a bronze wall plaque will be awarded to the top troop while an individual prize will go to the leading scorer.
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City and County Bond Results Amid Interest Shortfall
Voters weighed municipal and county bonds with the city winning approval while the county failed to secure funds due to insufficient interest. The tally reflects broad sentiment and a notable misapprehension among some voters counting county bonds in gif count.
Athens voters approve city bond issues and consider more
The Athens electorate backed city bonds totaling 180000 for bridges sewers and a dormitory project while county options of 150000 for bridges and 50000 for a dormitory were carried with strong turnout. Officials report district by district results and expect final tallies to shift as official returns arrive.
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City and County Vote Consolidated Tabulation
Consolidated tabulation of city and county vote shows counts and percentages with figures such as 80 against 55 and 57 against 128, plus 229 and 27 with the word against, indicating tally disputes or abstentions in the historic ballot report.
Celebrate Close of School Year at Whitehall
Whitehall will close the year with a night school program and debate. The affirmative side includes Miss Jewell Brown Nathan Williams and Weldon Williams. The negative side features Mr Robert Towns Mr rent Cunningham and Mr Elent. The Whitehall band, led by Mr J L Morris, will perform.
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Woman's Missionary Society to Meet Thursday Afternoon
The regular meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will be held Thursday afternoon at 4. The program includes appropriate selections between speeches by debaters and school students and other numbers. Boy Scout officials will conclude the evening with a camp fire program of songs yells stunts and vaudeville acts. All are invited.
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Athens civic groups plan large convention publicity drive
The B Y P U and City Baptist lead a campaign to promote the largest convention, with Athens Herald and Banner to publish special editions on June 22 and June 22 to publicize the event. Local merchants are urged to cooperate and advertise to benefit both the city and their businesses.
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Young
People's Union
Athens
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Big League Results Across Leagues Reported
Baseball scores from national and American leagues are listed with multiple games including New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Cleveland, Boston and St Louis. Also noted are Detroit and Washington outcomes with rain affecting scheduling and Southern League results for Memphis Mobile Little Rock New Orleans.
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