Cotton outlook improves in upper Madison area with few weevils
Larry Gantt reports from Madison and Jackson counties that boll weevil pressure is light in parts of the region. Some farmers see no weevil presence yet while others spot a few in wooded or boundary areas. expectations of a better season and continued control efforts are noted. The article also discusses cotton acreage, prices, and a looming shift in crop focus toward robust food crops amid market uncertainties.
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Oconee
Crawford Williams
Ila
Fr. Frank Mb
Edttort
Hell Bridge
Lipscomb
Hev
Jninty
Weéwil
Fiona
America
Europe
KHOW
Lion
United 1
Tie Farm
Athens Hosts State B Y P U Convention Delegates
Athens will entertain the State Convention of the B Y P U meeting at the Baptist Church June 21 to 23. Local leaders urge homes and hospitality for hundreds of delegates and emphasize Athens civic and educational benefits from hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Po Baptist Church
B. Y
Fleree
Amon
Three Railway Yardmaster Associations Consolidate
The American Railway Yard Masters Association and the Order of Railway Yard Masters merge with the Railway Yardmasters and Employes union in Chicago. The new combined body includes steam and electric yard masters, engine foremen, switch men and tenders. Robert Sheppard elected to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nnto-One
Tional Brotherhood
Gerabers
Tg‘ Brotherhood
Eee
Orfons
Robbert Sheppard
Wesleyan Commencement to Hear Dr Labeth Speak
Macon Ga De part of the state reports that Dr William A Lambeth of North Carolina will deliver the literary address at Wesleyan College commencement on Monday next Trinity College and Harvard are among his affiliations His address is expected to draw interest from Georgia and nearby communities
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Macon
William A. Lambeth
North
Carolina
Wesleyan
Georgia
North Caro- Trinity College
Harvard
Big League Scores and League Standings Patchy Report
A jumble of scores from various leagues lists Little Rock losing 4 to 0, New Orleans 11 to 12, and Birmingham 10 in a mixed set. Other lines mention New York teams and St. Louis with scattered figures, but many names and numbers are garbled.
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Littles Rock
Mabus
Orleans
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Odd Fellows Meet in Maton Macon
Local fraternal groups gather for week ten of the grand encampment and Rebekah assembly activities. Delegates from Americus and surrounding areas attend as officers are elected and proceedings proceed.
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Odd Fellows
Maton
Macon
County bond election sparks renewed farmer interest
Chairman Hugh H Gordon of the Citizens' Board reports rising farm support for a county bond proposal to be voted in July. He notes petitions circulating in city and county are rapidly signed and interviews with farmers show favorable views toward the issue.
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Hugh H. Gordon
Bord
Thdal
Gordon
Trye Air Journey Around the World Plan
London reports two British aviators prepared to start a around the world air trip at noon Wednesday from a flying field. The route would pass Italy Mesopotamia India Eastern China Japan and then across the Atlantic to Newfoundland. The plan was conceived by Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith of Australia but one abandoned the effort after a brother's death.
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London
Air
Mesopotamia
India
China
Japan
Foundland
Ross
Kieth Smith
Australia
Sacremento recollects 1849 gold rush era with beard binge
The city recreates its 1849 gold rush pageant with adults growing beards and period costumes. Prominent figures from San Francisco and Sanuel Ratercamge oversee preparations as spectators and officials join a historical reenactment in Sacramento.
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Calif
Sanuel Ratercamge
San Francisci
P. Hun Scere
Lonergan
Pemaitay Aliadelphia Manufac
Dr. Jenkins of Abilene to Lead Tonight at Prince Avenue
Dr. M A Jenkins formerly pastor of the First Baptist Church of Athens arrived in the city yesterday and will conduct services at the Prince Avenue Baptist Church tonight. He is now of Abilene Texas and is well known and admired in Athens.
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M.A. Jenkins
Pirst. Baptist Church of
Athens
Prince Avenue Baptist Church
Alumnae to Gather for State Normal Banquet
The State Normal School alumnae will host a banquet next Saturday night in the dining room of the school. Alumni from the class of 1920 will reunite, with many attending from the University of Georgia. Notable attendees include Fannie Eaton Ida Pound Mary Martin Nancy Gurr Anna Belle Drake Sarah Reade Doris Hood and others. all graduates are urged to notify Mr Alexander Rhodes if they can attend.
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State Normal School
Sc Ail
Aiate Normal
University of Georgia
Ina Cooper
Gertie Bannister
Kathrine Drake
Mia
Mary Pere
Tion
Lady Astor Sees Prohibition Benefits Abroad
Lady Astor says prohibition has been a big contribution to spiritual regeneration worldwide. She plans to return to Britain, refuses to push federal ban, supports local option by direct vote, and notes concerns about unequal burden on the poor and discussions of army and church tasks under the dry law.
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New
York
United States
Astor
Bogan
America
Bug
Call for Scout Meeting This Afternoon in Athens
Local Boy Scout headquarters asks all Boy Scouts in Athens to gather on Child Street School grounds this Wednesday at four o clock. Scout masters and scouts are urged to attend a practice session for next Saturday’s big event.
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Boycout
Athens
Childs Street
Ktouhida
Harry Greb Wins Heavyweight Title Over Tunney
New York reports Harry Greb of Pittsburgh won the United States heavyweight championship by decision after fifteen rounds against Gene Tunney on Tuesday night.
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Harry Greb
Gene Tunney
New York
Pittwoburg
United States
Mob Storms Jail In Georgia Over Lynching Suspect
A mob stormed the Wilkin son county jail in Irwinton Georgia at midnight seizing Jim Denson sentenced to death for criminal assault and dragging him away after a gun battle that wounded deputy Johnny Stanley. Authorities hunted along the river and to the crime scene but feared Denson was lynched.
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Irwinton
Dim Doenson
Worgan
Winkinson County
Johnny Stanley
Ro Bell
Stanley
Jim Denson
Tewinton
Hole Town
J. P. Claire
Wilkin Bon County
Denson
Officgra
Bhia
Susperior
Severnl
Athens Campaign Lovingly Praises Salvation Army Support
Canvassers in Athens begin door to door work after a luncheon at the Omirwt Christian church. A $607.50 subscription followed the event as Frank A. Holden and local Legion members praised the Salvation Army for aiding soldiers and slum relief, noting its long history of service and need for community support.
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Iron Army
Omirwt Christian Church
Frank A. Holden
Promi
American Legion
Athens
Army
Shell
Antion
Cera Army
Salvation Army
O.vation Army
Givingsta Salvation Army
Cvent Booth
Woman Cleared of Whisky Charge at Federal Building
Jane Holder, long time janitress at the Post Office, was tried in city court after arrest weeks earlier on whisky possession in her home. The court found no evidence linking her to illegal liquor, and she maintained a previously good reputation.
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Jane Holder
Federal
Han
Capps Heads Athens Shriners Club
W A Capps was elected president of the Athens Shrine Club succeeding H A Nix at a meeting last night. Officers elected include William M Slaughter vice president H F Patat secretary and J P Patman treasurer. Athens Shriners plan to attend Atlanta for the initiation of about 80 Shriners into the Yaarab club.
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W.A. Capps
Athens ‘Shrine, Club
H. A. Nix
William M. Slaughter
H. F. Patat
J. &., Patman
Athens Shriners
Atlanta
Yaarab Club
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Larry Gantt
Malevae Coe
Athend
Mosc
Organza
Raristional Brotherhood
Dr. Labeth
National League
Leo E Siostenatte
Washington
Cheape
St.Louia
Phiadephi Cees
Count Bros
Hugh, H. Goroe
Trye
John Rivers
John, Jr
Cotushbia, 5
Barberville- Os
Dr. Jenkins
Texas
City
Alexander Rhodes
AY Astor
Automo
Biless
Holden
Enadigs
W. A. Capps Heads
Shriners’ Club
The
Salvation' Army
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