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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1921

Page

7

Athens High school to graduate seventy two seniors tonight

Athens High school will hold graduation exercises at the Ottagon on the University of Georgia campus tonight. Seventy two seniors will receive diplomas and certificates, the largest class in the school's history, amid a program featuring music, oration, poetry, and an address by Mr. M. G. Michael.

Ottagon University,, of Georgia Athens High School Athens EB. B. Mell Pineal Tthorough G. G. Bond Board of Education John Frank Dowdle Arthur Duncan Riis Durham Carlton Fambrough Dean Gallaway Thomas Green Hara Hancock Robert Hanna Herbert Fea James Head Russell Hodgson Edel Jankower Laurence Kenney Max, Lond Vincent Matthews Fritz Orr Leonard Palmisino Paul Rich Robert Webardson Dwight Ry Uber Homer Sanford Roy Scoggins Fain Slaughter Charles Talmadge Exeo Fannie Nunn Mabel ‘Parr Nev Nettle Lou Wall Ruby ‘Whitehead Rosalynd Tapist J. B. Seredy Thomas Fitzgerald Green Esther Bush M. G. Michael F—Rubinstein John Dell

Athens High School Faculty 1920 21

A listing of Athens High School staff for the 1920-21 term includes E. B. Mell as founder chemistry, Miss M. Turnbull as lady principal history, Mins M. Anderson and Miss M. Bolton in English, Miles B. Brock in mathematics, W. H. Campbell in physical training, Mis A M Conner in Latin, A.B. Culbertson in military science, RT. Dottery as band director, Misa W.M. Elkins in commercial subjects, Miss 9 V.Exuti in domestic science and art, J.T. Hans and Pete L. Hall, and training and drawing instructors.

E. B. Mell M. Turnbull M. Anderson M. Bolton Miles B. Brock W. H. Campbell Mis A M. Conner A.B. Culbertson RT. Dottery W.M. Elkins V.exuti J.T. Hans Pete L. A. Hall Yanuai

Kea Fined $1000 for Immunity Deal with Liquor Dealers

A. M. Kea, former deputy U S marshal, was convicted Saturday of accepting money from liquor dealers for immunity from arrest. He was fined $1,000 and sentenced today. He made a brief statement protesting his innocence.

Asaociatad Presap Savannah A. M. Kea United States Marshall Mquor

Georgia Tech rehabs spark pep rally at Lampkin Hall

A mass meeting was held last night at Lampkin Hall to boost morale for Georgia Tech rehabs. The event, led by Cham the recently elected cheer leader, aimed to prepare veterans of the Yellow Jackets for a royal reception on Sanford Wednesday.

Lampkin Law Georgia Tech Sanford The Yellow Jackets

Summerlin Heads to Mexico for Talks on US Recognitions

George J. Summerlin, counsel of the American embassy in Mexico City, travels to Mexico City bearing instructions for conferences with President Obregon. Officials hope for U S recognition of the Mexican government after Obregon signs a document guaranteeing safety to Americans and American interests in Mexico.

Washington, D. C George J. Summerlin Mexico City Mexico Cbreton United States Obregon

The Crystal State Normal Annual Attracts Readers

The Crystal annual from the State Normal School, printed by Foote and Davies of Atlanta, showcases a notable edition dedicated to President Jere M. Pound with a fine likeness of Chancellor Barrow. Staff includes editor Annie Long Bartlett of Molen Georgia and Mary Alice Arnold business manager of Columbus, with others from Ty Ty, Chipley, Commerce, Americus, Cumming, Athens, Toccoa, Amatyr, Norcross, Prim Bowersville and more. Reverend W H Foust of First Baptist, leaders a revival in the area.

Crystal State Normal School Foote and Davies Atlanta Jere M. Pound Barrow The Annie Long Bartlett Molen Mary Alice Arnold Columbus Nevie Pickett Ty Ty Free Mary Floyd Chipley

University of Georgia men elected to society officers

A group representing Georgia students discussed plans for the next scholastic year. Officers named include G. M. Broadhurst of Jesup as president, T. H. Rivers of Louisville as vice president, W. B. Almon of Roopville as secretary, EL W. Drey of Preston as treasurer, R. H. Powers of Rome as parliamentarian, M. G. Murray of Albany as sergeant at arms. Tribunal members listed were E. J. Yann of Boston, A. S. Herrington of Statesboro, and L. N. Betts of Athens.

gGbiyram Inah Ram Georgia University of Georgia G. M. Broadhurst Jesup T. H. Rivers Louisville W. B. Almon Roopville EL W. Drey Preston R. H. Powers Rome M.G. Murray Albany Arma E.J. Yann Boston A. 3 Herrington Statesboro L.,n. Betts Athens

Grend Lodges Meet in Athens Heads Savannah Delegation

About 100 members from Savannah lodges of the I O O F and the I O O F encampment depart for Athens to attend the Grand Lodges meeting Tuesday to Thursday. Rev John B Wilder of Calvary Baptist Temple leads the Savannah delegation and is poised to be elected grand master. Wilder, a noted minister, has built a large church and has long been active in civic and religious duties.

Savantaly Hai Savannah Athens John 8 Wilder Calvary Baptist Temple Eam India

Nine ae Balloon Race Accounted For In St Louis

A garbled Associated Press item from St Louis Missouri dated May 33 reports nine balloons in a race. Names and exact details are unclear due to OCR errors but the event is identified as a balloon race with participants accounted for.

St. Louis McKibben Poser Bi, Louis

May party and Grady birthday tribute in Athens

Hundreds of Athens children will gather at the high school campus for a May party and to honor Henry W Grady s birthday The event includes delivering flowers to Grady s home then proceeding to the State Normal School for an entertainment and refreshments A Mother s Day emergency fund drive is planned with school children contributing and booths set up for donations A committee will serve ice cream and invitations extend to local clubs and organizations for attendance

Athens Henry W. Grady Normal School Grady George Mell Ae Volunt Mell Rebekahs Brent Gre ‘of Odd Fellows State Normal School

Military training adds value to high school program

The battalion under Lieut. A. B. Culbertson has shown strong discipline and drill, with full field equipment for 130 students supplied by the government. Cadets excel in inspections, earning praise for soldierly appearance and care, while cadet officers and staff are named among the leaders and award winners.

Board of Education Department of Education War Department A. B. Culbertson United States Germany Mears Weigel Fain Slaughter Jacob Butler Wm. Wahford Haroll _Hancock Thomas Whitehead Martin Kilpatrick Chas. Hooper Alfred Parham Carlton Mell Roy Grayson Edel Jankower Russell Hodgson Emmett Williams Archibald Wingfield Talmadge Callaway Burger Durham Scoggins Butler Beacham Comer Mapp Sen

Judge Fortson orders special grand jury probe

Judge Blanton Fortson orders a special grand jury to assemble at 10 in Clarke County to probe an alleged assault near the city on a Sunday. Tom Alexander, a young white man, is held on a charge with the accused assault involving a woman and her husband. The case, linked to a whiskey purchase attempt, led to the woman fleeing and Alexander’s arrest hours later. The defense, led by Thoman J. Shackleford and Austin Bell, plans to present facts when appropriate.

Blanton Forteon Grand Jury Tom Alexander Clarke County Cba Walt City Dor Alexander Alessader Thoman’ J Shackleford Austin Béll George C. Thower Axdigt Tuntchar Buen Aury

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