Mrs Green targets Athens mayoral win in conservative ticket
Mrs T F Green leads Athens women voters campaign for mayor with campaign manager Mrs T H McHatton pledging confidence. The piece profiles Green’s background from Thomas County to Athens and outlines her platform emphasizing a clean moral city and support for public education and good roads. It also notes related American Legion post appointments and events in the city.
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T. H. McHatton
Thomas F. Green
Women Voters of
Athens
Green
Woman's Club
Wage talks aim to end marine labor dispute
Washington May 19 conferences with parties in the marine wage controversy were continued today by Davis and union leaders. He planned further meetings with other union heads and hoped to present a proposition to Benson and the steamship owners to settle the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D
Ry Davis
Benson
First Anniversary Battle of Matewan Passes Quietly
The first anniversary of the Battle of Matewan passed quietly as reports noted casualties and events. The Associated Press reports a somber reflection on the conflict and its toll in the Tug River area.
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Matewan
Whi River
Associated Press
Battle of
Lem
Swearingen Heads General Conference U S Presbyterians
In Winona Lake Indiana Rev Henry C Swearingen of St Paul Minnesota was elected moderator at the 123d general conference of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. Action on unifying five creeds was deferred until next year. Rev B P Hill of Louisville urged a strong evangelistic program and close contact with youth in churches saying workers must understand the youthful viewpoint. He added If you dont know anything about Babe Ruth buy a newspaper and read the sporting news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Winona Lake
Ind
Henry C. Swearingen
St. Paul
Babe’ Ruth
Wreck Kills L N Engineer near Knoxville
May 19 Knoxville Tenn T H Glenn engineer was killed in a wreck of the Louisville and Nashville passenger train No 3 northbound near here today J C Burt fireman was seriously hurt passengers escaped with only a shaking up
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Knoxville
Tenn
T. H. Glenn
Louisville and Nashville
J. C. Burt
New Jersey Man Wounded in Fight Byromville Dead
Cordele Georgia May 19 L C Davis a former soldier shot near Byromville yesterday in an affray involving three sheriffs and several African Americans died today The incident follows previous reports of the wounded man being treated after the clash with lawmen and locals in southern Georgia.
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New Jersey
Byromville
Associated Press
Cordele
L. C. Davis
Women Vote Nears Close in Athens Municipal Election
Spirited campaign for Athens municipal offices ends today with polls open 6 p m to 6 30 p m at the Woman's Club. Women voters from each ward expected to choose between the two tickets as candidates pledge administration plans and party retainment of qualified men in city hall and civil service posts.
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Woman's Club
Annie Map Woods
Progressives
Civil Service Commission
Coort
Beusse
T. H. McHatton
Bride fatally harmed after robbery near Columbia Park
Mrs. Jon Weber a 20 year old bride seven months married was hurt and robbed near her home in Columbia Park Maryland today. Her body was found in bushes near the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis railway tracks. Police seek a tall strange Black man seen loitering in the area for days as a potential suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Jon Weber
Columbia Park
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
Athens Welcomes Visiting Odd Fellows for Grand Lodge Meet
Citizens respond with room and board offers for the Grand Lodge gathering in Athens. The committee expects thousands of visitors and seeks host homes and rates from residents to shelter guests through the event. Contacts are invited for accommodation details and capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Grand Lodge
H. T. Tuck
Lucy Cobb Glee Club to entertain Saturday night
Great interest surrounds the Lucy Cobb Glee club performance scheduled for Saturday evening as a fund raiser for the college annual. A small admission will be charged, and the show promises high entertainment value.
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Lucy Cobb
Lucy Cobb Glee
Weather in Athens and Vicinity Friday Calm
Fair conditions prevail in Athens and surrounding areas on Friday while Georgia as a whole experiences generally fair weather. Coastal regions may see more clouds with partly cloudy spells and light winds.
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Athens
Vicinity
Georgia
Harvey Speech Shows US War Aims Abroad In Conyon Visit
Ambassador Geo Harvey told a Pilgrim Society gathering in London that American armed forces came to Europe to save the United States rather than European states. He urged observers to rely on both Atlantic and border views for public opinion and warned against misreading America’s motives or resuming armed conflict with Britain.
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Associated Press
London
Geo. Harvey
Pilgrim Society
Europe
United States
Germany
Harvey
Atlantic Seaboard
Our Republic
Great Plain
Alleghanies
Rockies
America
Harvey Minil
United States of America
League of Nations
Great Britain
Harvey to sit with council on Silesian question
American Ambassador George Harvey announced at the Pilgrims dinner that he has received instructions to represent the president on the supreme council as an observer on the Silesia issue. The instructions designate him to observe the session as Harding’s personal representative.
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Council
Associated Press
London
George Harvey
Supreme Council
Silesia
Harvey
Washington, D. C
Harding
Cotton crops delayed by cool wet weather in south
Washington May 19 considerable replanting and late crop progress due to cool wet weather. The department notes many poor lands, overall cotton behind schedule with Georgia lagging a fortnight and Mississippi about three to four weeks.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
South
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Athens businessmen plan cheese plant in Oglethorpe County
S. M. Cruce and Peta Petropol announce a new dairy operation near Mazeys, Georgia. They will build a large cheese plant, import Greek sheep, hire a cheese specialist, and convert hundreds of acres to sheep grazing and crop production. They argue cheese industry can boost the South’s prosperity and reduce cotton reliance.
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S. M. Cruce
Pete Petropol
Oglethorpe County
Mazeys
Cruce
Mr. Petropol
Greece
Petropol
Georgia
South
Cree
Chicago
University Y M C A Entertainment at Octagon Success
Last night at the Octagon from 8 30 to 12 o clock the University Y M C A entertained the student body and faculty with folk games college songs and special music by the University Band and a Brazilian group. Mrs Work presided over the auxiliary Indies group withMiss Strong and Miss Guill directing games and Miss Roth Barron leading a chorus. The program included a grand march Farmer in the Dell Looby Loo Virginia Reel and songs ending with Home Sweet Home and refreshments.
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Georgiy Y. M. C. A
Univeralty
Athens
Mra. ‘Ork
Strong
Guill
State Normal School
Game
Farmer
The
Dell
University Band
Roth Barron
Missen
President Harding Signs Immigration Restriction Bill
President Harding signed the immigration restriction bill today in Washington DC. The measure seeks to limit emigrants and tighten controls on entry to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jated Press
Washington, DC
Harding
Funeral for Chief Justice Edward Douglass White
Washington mourns Chief Justice Edward Douglass White who died at his home amid national honors. President Harding orders a government shutdown Saturday as White’s body lies in state and in Oak Hill Cemetery Georgetown. flag will fly at half mast for thirty days and departments close on the day.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Edward Douglass White
United States
Harding
Oak Hill Cemetery
Georgetown
Washington
Prominent Oglethorpe Citizen Robert Harris Dies at 86
Robert Harris of Oglethorpe county died Wednesday night at his Sandy Cross home after nine weeks illness. Funeral held Thursday at 3 p m from Vesta Baptist church with Rev P W Davis officiating. interment in Vesta cemetery. Survivors include children R D Harris J M Harris W T Harris George Harris Lula Bridges Badie Mathews Ninfe Wheelens and Lacy Hollman. Harris was a farmer and long noted landholder near this region.
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Robert Harris
Oglethorpe County
Sandy Cross
Vesta Baptist Church
P. W. Davis
Millstone Baptist Church
Vesta
Bernatein Bros
Harris
R. D
J. M. Harris
W. T
George Harris
Bowman
Lula Bridges
Badle Mathews
Ninfe Wheelens
Oglethorpe
Lacy Hollman
Point Peter Lidge
Rev. R. B. Curry Elected Moderator of Southern Presbyterians
Rev. R. B. Curry of Memphis Tenn was chosen moderator of the Southern Presbyterian Church at the general assembly in St Louis Missouri. He won 178 votes defeating Dr Sweet Lauraville 37 votes Dr S H Chester Nashville 25 votes and Dr I L McAlroy Columbus Ga 18 votes.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
R. B. Curry
Memphis
Wife of Bergdoll Pal Sues for Divorce
Freda Stecher, wife of Stecher who fled with Bergdoll, testified before the house draft dodger inquiry. She described being deserted and penniless as Stecher joined Bergdoll in Germany, filing for divorce and seeking damages with Representative Johnson urging action.
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Bergdoll
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Freda Stecher
Stecher
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland
House
Draft Dodger
Germany
Representative Johnson
Kentucky
Athens Kiwanis backs golf challenge and state convention bid
The Kiwanis club endorsed Rotary outreach and urged Athens to host next year’s state convention with Elks backing. New members Golden M. Knight and William L. Erwin were welcomed. A golf match proposal with eight players per side was accepted for next week or two.
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Kiwanis Club
Lodge of Elks
Athens
Allen R. Fleming
American Legion
Columbus
Athena
Andrew J. Cobb
Golden M. Knight
Aitg
Athengard Co
Wiliam L. Erwin
Erwin, Erwin
Knight
Walton County
Pat ‘Lamkin
Lenge
Dan Magill
Papacinlee
Clinton
Oconee
Middle Caroling
Passion Flower at Palace Shown in Spanish Tale
The Passion Flower, a charming Spanish story starring Miss Talmadge, opens at the Palace today for a two day engagement. The Spanish girl, loved by her mother and neglected by her stepfather, leads a dramatic plot that showcases Talmadge's allure and perfection in the role.
Morton Strahan Hodgson Shines in Rotary Leadership
Morton Strahan Hodgson, promoted to vice president of the Rotary club, is noted for leadership and fellowship. An Athens native and Georgia alumnus, he excelled in baseball, football, and track and holds multiple local posts, including Cloverhurst Country club president and Chamber of Commerce vice president. He is sales manager at Empire State Chemical and based on Broad Street, with birthday greetings requested for April 3.
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Morton Strahan Hodgson
Rotary Club
Abu’s
Morton
Rotary
Athens
Mr. Prince" Hodgson
University of Georgia
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Georgia
Mason
First Baptist Church
Cloverhurst Country Club
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary-Kiwanis
Empire State Chemicalcompe
Hardeman-Phinixy
Broad Street
Thousand and One Prince Avenue
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T.F. Green
Statement TO Women Voters
Natee Yester
Commander North
Cutt
Allen Fleming
Lucy Cobb Alumnae Association
Banner Commissary Fund
Children of the Confederacy
Tuckston
Clarke County
Commenity Council
John R. Northcutt
Will Erwin
Carl Crossley
H. H. West
Carl Epps
Joe Meyers
Hubert Rylee
S. A. Goodson
Allen Talemadge
H. R. Blackman
F. P. Wilner
Francis Price
Charles E. Martin
Harold B. Hodgson
Daniel Powery
University of Georgian Glee and Mandolyn Club
Post
Red Cross
Allen Fleming, Jr
W. L. Erwin
Frank A. Holden
Swearingen
U.S. Presbyterians
Coubia Park
S. M. Cruce and
Justice White
Presbyterians
Legion
CRAS
E. Martin
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