Grand Lodge details under way for Athens visit
Athens citizens urged to host visiting Odd Fellows and Encampment members with expenses paid by the lodge. Delegates arrive Monday, with about two thousand expected Tuesday, as committees organize lodging and transport. Phone 1403-W to offer accommodations and rates. Williams Lodge and Oliver Encampment members meet tonight to finalize plans.
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Athens
Grand Lodge
Mn H. T. Tuck
Ges
Williams Lodge
Oliver
Veryone
George A. Tucker
Tucker
Woman's First Primary in Athens Crowded at Club
About 150 Athens women gathered at the Woman's Club to vote in the first officially ratified Nineteenth Amendment primary. The contest split between Progressives led by Mrs. A S Parker and Conservatives led by Mrs. T F Green with alderman candidates nominated in each ward. The voting followed municipal code procedures under an advisory committee and capped a six week civics course at the University.
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Athens
Woman's Club
Progressives
A. S. Parker
T. F. Green
Green
James L. Sibley
Carlyle Cobb
Louis Camak
Atheny Woman's Club
Cty
T. H
Revival Services East Athens Baptist Continue
Revival services at the East Athens Baptist Church led by Evangelist J. R. Walker of the Georgia state Baptist Board continue each evening at 7 o clock. Twenty seven rejoined by profession of faith, bringing total new membership to thirty with other additions noted through next Wednesday, per Rev. F. P. Colle.
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J. R. Walker
Georgia State Board of the Baptist Church
East Athens
Hich
F. P. Colle
Memorial exercises planned in Atlanta for Henry W. Grady
Arrangements are completed for a Memorial program next Tuesday in memory of Henry W. Grady. The event features a monument in front of the post office building and a prominent program in a city long noted for such observances.
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Atlanta
Henry W. Grady
Grady
Veazey Act to be strengthened not repealed
Atlanta, May 20. Information from a reliable source says the Veazey law will not be repealed next session and the inquisitorial power over private institutions will be strengthened. Governor-elect Hardwick reportedly told conferees that his Macon platform pledges extending that power, and the pledge will be carried out.
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Atlanta
All Ready For Big Balloons Start Today
Bags laid out and pilots ready for the start of the national elimination balloon race in Birmingham Alabama. The event opens tomorrow afternoon with the field set to compete for the title and honors of the competition.
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Birmingham
Ala
Thornton's Cafeteria Opens in Athens With Self-Service Plan
Thornton's Cafeteria debuts a self service format at noon today in Athens, promising advanced service, complete equipment, and a top menu. The longtime dinery has shifted from full service to meet modern tastes while maintaining high standards and broad patronage.
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Thornton's
Georgia
Thornton’s
Athens
Thornton
Shotte Sala Ae
Commissions Awarded at Athens High School Cadet Drill
Yesterday marked exhibition day at Athens High School as the Cadet corps completed a dress parade and battalion drill. Four sponsors awarded commissions to cadets with Captains and Lieutenants named. prizes for best drilled cadets were presented by Lt Culberston.
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Athens High School
Cadet Corps
Manhal
Kathleen Merty
Jacob Butler
Russell Hodgson
Emmet Williams
Archie Wingfield
Earnest Griggs
Susan Moss
William Ashford
Martin, Kilpatrick
Carlton Mell
Co. A
Martha Smith
Harold Hancock
Alfred Parham
Roy Grayson
Co. B
Fannie Murray
Thomas Whitehead
the Hooper
Edel Jankower
Co. C
Fain Slaughter
Roscoe Wiegal
Culberston
Harding Presents Madame Curie With Gram of Radium
In Washington on May 20, President Harding presented Marie Curie with a gram of radium released for her by the United States. The ceremony took place in the White House Blue Room before a notable group of officials and dignitaries.
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Harding
Madame Curie
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Marlathe Maria Curie
Clarke County Federal Farm Loan Association Organized
The Clarke County Federal Land association has about twenty five farmer and land owner members. Officers are James W. Morton president J H Hubert vice president and Paul L. Smith secretary treasurer. Loans offered for five to forty years with a six percent government rate. A government inspector reviews loan applications and more members are expected as the plan gains understanding.
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Clarke County Federal Land Association
James W. Morton
J. H. Hubert
Paul L. Smith
Ita
Proof squor law at issue in Washington hearings
Wayne B Wheeler, Anti Saloon League, told the House Judiciary Committee the district prohibition staff profit from fraudulent permits, arguing a stricter law is needed. He cited 35 million gallons withdrawn last year and said most was for beverage use, urging action to curb illicit beer sales. Dr Harvey Wiley warned home brewers to stop unless using a scientific brewer.
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Washington, D. C
Wayne B. Wheeler
General Council
Anti-Saloon League
House Judiciary Committee
Wheeler
Harvey W. Wiley
Physicians Not Restricted By Law On Whiskey Prescriptions
Regulations prepared to allow physicians to write as many whiskey prescriptions as needed for medical treatment. Current rule limits to one hundred prescriptions every 90 days. Former Attorney General Palmer ruled the law does not permit admission of such limits.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Palmer
Senate Adopts Conference Report on Emergency Tariff
Washington May 20 The Senate adopted the conference report on the emergency tariff bill by 52 to 25 without debate. The measure moves to final action in the House expected soon.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
House
Constance Binney at Palace in Something Different
Constance Binney stars in a sunshine comedy extra Something Different at the Palace theater. The film is praised as one of her best pictures and a truly different program that movie lovers will enjoy this Saturday.
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Constance Binney
Palace Theater
Miss Binney
The
Palace
Mr A A Elmore to Speak at Athens Meeting Thursday
Georgia Cotton Growers' secretary O B Tate announces a wheat marketing meeting in Athens at city hall noon May 26. Organizer A A Elmore will speak with possible presence of Charles Barrett and other farmers. meeting open to the public. Tate notes the Georgia Growers Cooperative is non political and limited to cotton sellers or landlords.
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O. EB. Tate
Georgia Cotton Growers’ Association
Athens
Atheny
Clarke
Elmore
Tate
Charles 8. Barrett
National Farmers’ Union
Wilkes County
Washington
Thomson
Warrenton
Greensboro
Woodville
Lexington and
Comer
Winder
California
Jefferson
Jackson County
Mr. Tate
Georgia Growers’ Association
Sapiro
San
Kansas
Georgia
West
Georgia Cotton Growers’ Cooperative Association
Carpentier Afraid Not Of Dempsey But Of Reporters
European heavyweight champion Georges Carpentier fears reporters more than box opponents. Manager Francois Descamps says Carpentier will train in secret and only allow newspapermen on certain days to prevent leaks about his camp. Descamps describes the press as intrusive and notes surveillance of Carpentier’s training at Manhasset.
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Associated Press
New York
Georges Carpentier
Zhe
Francois Descamps
Descamps
Georges
Manhasset
Zee
Zee Gate
Carpentier
Man Land
Supreme Court Appeal in Newton County Case Noted
Special to The Banner reports May 20 from Atlanta that documents from the state supreme court clerk show an appeal in the John Willan conviction tied to the Menage Farm affair. The appeal details emerged amid ongoing court activity in Newton County.
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Atlanta
Shanounes
State Supreme Court
John. Willan
Newton County
Menage Farm
Someneat
Chins
Scale now in effect final says Benson
Washington May 20 The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and Secretary Davis held sessions to settle the wage dispute. Benson said the compromise wage scale is the maximum the Shipping Board can operate and talk of further compromise is idle. Both sides offered no comment on results and would meet again.
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Washington, D. C
Davis
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
Benson
Union
Shipping Board
Highsmith Named Valedictorian for Georgia Class 21.0 6A
E W Highsmith has been chosen valedictorian from five eligible seniors at the University of Georgia. The selection was by a narrow margin over Hugh Stephens of Savannah. Highsmith will deliver the valedictory during the final graduation in the chapel on Wednesday morning June 15.
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Jlraily
Georgia
E. W. Higham
Hugh Stephens
Savanna
W. M. Crane
Athens
Ralph Thaxton
Griffin
W. K. Rivers
Valdosta
BE. W. Highsmith
Baxley
Highsmith
Hugh Stephen
University of Georgia
Greensboro Pastor Preaches at Athena First Presbyterian
Rev. M. C. Liddell, Greensboro Presbyterian pastor, will preach at both morning and evening services in Athena First Presbyterian church. No Greensboro morning service scheduled except at the Methodist church where Dr. W. P. Quillian delivers the high school commencement sermon.
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Greensboro
M. C. Liddell
Greensboro Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Athena
Methodist Church
W. P. Quillian
Kiwanis Leader Bob McWhorter Highlighted in Athens
Georgia born football great and lawyer Bob McWhorter, prominent Kiwanis figure, aided athletic teams in the South, earned an A B at Georgia in 1914, finished law studies in Virginia, and served as a Captain of Infantry in World War I. He helped found Kiwanis in Athens and held senior roles in the organization.
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Robert Ligon McWhorter
Georgia
Bath
South
Bob
Virginia
Chi Phi Fraternity
Betto
McPherson
Lexington
Hamilton McWhorter
Kiwanis
Athens
Ernots
Eld
Supréme Council
Costa
Kiwania Dut
Clement
Fowler Proposes Georgia Crime Inquiry Resolution
Atlanta May 20 A Bibb county representative B J Fowler prepares a resolution to investigate criminal conditions in Georgia and potential reforms The plan mirrors Senator Brown and envisions a specially chosen legislative panel to study and report on needed amendments and penalties to curb crime.
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Atlanta
B. J. Fowler
Bibb County
Georgia
Fowler
Sam Ae
Cr. Brown
House
Atlanta Mass Meeting Called Over Peonage Talk
Dr. Caleb Ridley, Baptist minister, urges a public mass meeting at the Atlanta Auditorium tomorrow night to denounce peonage and express indignation. Speakers promised include Go Hardwick Senator Sam L Oliva R B Blackburn and others. A parallel meeting is planned by Guardians of Liberty in Macon.
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Atlanta
Caleb Ridley
Dorney
Sam L. Oliva
Augusta
Senate
R. B. Blackburn
House
Ridley
Guardians of ‘lAberty
Macon
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H. Hamilton
Bob Yarbrough
L. L Piey
GH. Kirk
D.F. Silvey
Henry Hemrick
C. B.jeyash Sailors
C. D. Shirley
Ane
F. L. Davane
Th . Denny
T. A. Sanders
Soy
J. -M. Yarbrough
H. A
B. Short
Jerry Mc Tain
Jon Hamrick
Charley Parr
Jay
Aruayor
Woman’s Club
East Athens Baptist
Grady Ee
Omes
Clarke Federal. Farmeloan Assn
Palace Today
A.A. Elmore
Georgiaotton Growers’ Association
Dempsey
Champ
Mee Dre Ane de
Supreme Court
First Presbyterian
Sen. Brown
Brown
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