First Aid Classes and War Preparations at YMCA
The YMCA hosts First Aid to the Injured sessions led by Dr. John A. Hunnicutt with meetings Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:15 pm. Draft age young men are urged to enroll by eight o’clock Monday, free of charge, as the War Preparation Membership gains support and offers intensive physical training for upcoming hardships.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Association
John A. Hunnicutt
Hunnicutt
Decorate Registration Day as Patriotism Event
Davison-Nicholson Company closed a contract to decorate the county courthouse with national colors for the registration day on June 5. They sold a sixteen foot wool flag to be permanently kept over the building. Plans include a parade and general decoration of city business buildings.
Athens men urged to join swimming program for war readiness
Physical Director Jones promotes a limited time pool and gym membership for men aged twenty one to thirty one as a wartime preparation. Leaders stress swimming skills for river warfare and emphasize the association's splendid pool and expert instructor.
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Jones
Europe
Athens
Baseball Scores From Various Leagues Yesterday
American league reports Chicago and Washington tied at one after rain halted play in six. Detroit routed Philadelphia eleven to eight while St Louis beat Boston eleven to seven. Cleveland defeated New York four to three. National league games include New York toppling Chicago four to one and Brooklyn over Pittsburgh four to one, Philadelphia over Cincinnati seven to four, Boston beating St Louis six to one. Southern league results show Little Rock over Atlanta six four in the seven inning, Chattanooga losing to New Orleans one to four, Nashville? Washville over Mobile five to four, Memphis twenty two to ten Birmingham eleven eight. South Atlantic contests feature Columbia and Jacksonville tied six six and Augusta defeating Charleston four to three. In other items Young Harris Memorial at church services with Sunday school at nine forty five and sermons by Rev A J Sears at eleven and eight thirty in the evening.
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Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Cleveland
New York
Little Rock
Atlanta
YMCA Summer Camp Planned for Athens Youth
The Young Men's Christian Association announces plans to hold its summer camp for boys and young men in Athens, with emphasis on outdoor life and Christian teachings. Officials say the camp aims to counter wartime moral challenges and strengthen youth, contingent on enough participants.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Secreary Forbes
Athens
Smith Agency Recruits for U S Army Amid Truck Display
Salt Lake City report notes Smith Farm Truck agents drawing crowds as young men sign papers for enlistment at the U S Army recruiting office. J B Clarkson of Christ Church New Zealand, distributor for Smith Farm Truck, says US entry signals Allied victory and opposes U boat warfare.
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Salt Lake City
Smith Farm
Smith Agency
U. S. Army
Austria
New Zealand
United States
J. B.,clarkson
Christ Church
Australasia
Germany
Mr. Clarkson
Great Britain
England’s postwar farming boom to ease grain shortage
A UK agriculture forecast argues soil is being revived and crops will surge as grain harvests increase in months ahead. It cites intensive cultivation, educational campaigns, and US grain shipments helping avert a food famine despite wartime strain.
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England
Great Britain
United States
Scotland
Clarkson
West Front
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Stern
Greece
W. O. Martin & Co
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Athens Savings Bank
Carrie County
Resources
W. C. Martin & Co., Auditors and Accountants
Athens Savings! Bank
M. Stern
M. G. Michael
G. A. Mell
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