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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1912

Page

9

Feast of Weeks Shabuoth Observed With Religious Freedom Message

The Feast of Shabuoth or Shavout falls on the sixth of Sivan this year and marks the wheat harvest and gratitude offering. It ties to the Ten Commandments and religious liberty, urging youth confirmation and moral responsibility. Services Tuesday evening at 8:15 with Rabbi Blechman on Revelations, Wednesday at 10:00 on Religious Freedom. Keystone Chapter No 1 Roy a Arch Masons meets Tuesday at 8:30 with four Mark Master Degrees. A. J. Carter and H P Fred T. Moon announce.

Sivan Israel Egypt Mt. Sinai Israe Moses Peral Blechman Keystone Chapter Roya Arch Masons A. J. Carter Fred T. Moon

Pleasing Musical Comedy at the Majestic in Athens

The Hill and Edmonds Company presented a delightful musical comedy at the Majestic in Athens. Last night’s crowd overflowed as spectators enjoyed witty numbers and clever performers. the show drew strong applause and promises busy engagement for future performances.

Athens Hill & Edmonds Company Majestic New York

Exhibit showcases modern farm and home inventions in Athens

A large exhibit at the auditorium by Oliver Mfg. Co features plows, harness, fencing, and wear resistant tools from The Wn. J. Oliver Mfg. Co and other firms. Companies such as National Cash Register Co and Wear-Ever Aluminum display cutting edge household goods while South Bend and Engmann ranges attract homemaker interest. Demonstrations include a color moving-picture lecture on welfare work and civic improvement.

Amer. Steel and Wire Co Atlanta D. M.holsenbeck O. H. Cobb National Cash Register Co National Cash Register Company South Bend Pow Co South Bend Dinkinson & Davidson Hardware Co Simmons Co Simmons Hardware Co St. Louis Phil Adelphia Semple Malone Whetss Philadelphia J. W. Melton R. J. Paddison E. L. Robinson 3. L. Dozier Athens New Kensington Majestic Engmann Range Co Engman-Matthews Range Co Ind Central Oil Stove Co Central Oil and Gas Stove Co Gardner Mass Florence Moss Mfg. Company Noss Mfg. Co Norwell-Shapleigh Co Norwell-Shapleigh Hardware Co Bailey Tool Co

Civic Club Plans City Clean-Up Days to Aid Trash Removal

Athens Civic Club announces cleaning-up days aided by extra wagons. Sanitation can’t meet rapid growth. residents urged to prepare trash in spots or boxes. Wagons remove trash and ashes. drivers do not tidy premises. Notify Mrs G G Bond or others by Thursday night for Friday follow-up.

Civic Club G. G. Bond R. Brandt F. L. Taylor E. R. Hodison, Jr Joseph Stewart Dan DuPree The Athens Civic Club

Youth of Athens Profiled as State Resource

The article highlights the undeveloped potential of Georgia and Athens, focusing on youth as the largest resource. It notes efforts amid donations and waste in business, urging investment in young people as the state’s future.

Georgia Athens

Runaway Car Accident Wounds Four In Athens Area

Sunday on the Winterville road near the Empire State Chemical Company a runaway carriage injures Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cornett of Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Smith of Atlanta. Mrs. Cornett suffers severe flesh loss to a foot while the babe escapes unhurt. The party was touring county roads when frightened horses dragged occupants. Mrs. Cornett remains bedridden. others travel to Atlanta for care.

Winterville Empire Tate Chemical Company Walter G. Cornett Athens Luther Smith Atlanta

Mrs M E Smith Dies After Long Illness at Winterville

Mrs. M. E. Smith died Sunday afternoon at her Winterville home from tuberculosis. Widow of Tate Robert Smith, she was related to Hon. James M. Smith of Smithonia, Oglethorpe County. A Baptist, she left one daughter, Miss Fannie Smith. Funeral at the Winterville Baptist Church Wednesday at 10 AM with Rev. W. M. Colleton, burial later at Smithonia.

Winterville M. E. Smith Tate Rovert Smith James M. Smith Smithsonis Oglthorpe County W. M. Colle Smithonia

Odd Fellows Off for Grand Lodge at Gainesville

Athens Odd Fellows prepare a delegation to attend Grand Lodge events in Gainesville. A 3:20 pm Wednesday train carries a large team of degree workers for $3,000 prizes with Williams No. 15 leading. Return train leaves Gainesville at 2 am Thursday. special ticket prices in effect.

Athens Gainesville Grand Lodge Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias G. M Williams No. 15

The Y M C A Movement Fights Youth Destruction and Sin

A public appeal urges using Christianity to develop undeveloped city resources and halt the waste of young manhood. It emphasizes rescuing youth from destructive forces, building redeemed and useful men and women, and applying Christian principles to reform society. Jesus is cited as discovering true human value before His era.

Jesus of Nazareth

Athens to Install Hypochlorite Plant at Water Works

At a city meeting the mayor and council decided to install a hypochlorite system at the water works to aid purification. Two new filters and other improvements will be added to handle Athens growth as the water system expands and consumption rises.

Athens

Brilliant Recital Last Evening At Athens

The State Normal School Department of Expression presented Miss Addie Florence Speight and Miss Elizabeth Ruth McWilliams in recital assisted by Mrs Bruce Carrier pianist Mr Phil Branson violinist Mr Gordon Singleton vocalist Winnie Davis Stage. The outdoor performance was highly praised for staging and lighting with electric surroundings and a moonlit night. Speight delivered If I Were King in a blue satin gown while Barclay received a perfect ovation for The Rosary as McWilliams arranged and presented the second program in England and Scotland settings.

The State Normal School Department of Expression Addie Florence Speight Eizabeth Ruth McWilliams Bruce Carrier Phil Branson Gordon Singleton Winnie Davis King Florence Barclay Elizabeth Ruth McWilliams Overdene England Egypt London Deeside Scotland Jane Champion Garth Dalmain Duchess of Jane Sir Deryck Brand Rob MacKenzie Rosemary Grey Simpson Margery Garth Athens Miss Speight

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