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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1916

Page

9

State Normal School Commencement Opens Today

The State Normal School begins its 220th commencement with a sermon by Dr. Plato Durham of Emory University. Activities include Sunday morning exercises, Helen Gould Bible deliveries, an outdoor Stratford Holiday celebration, and an alumnae meeting with diploma day forthcoming. Auto parking rules announced.

State Normal School Plato Durham Theological Department Emory University Atlanta

Verdun Front Holds While Other Battles Shift Mood

Allied and Central powers report heavy artillery across Verdun where Germans hold but cannot advance near Thianmont. French gains southward, village of Cumi recaptured. Italian Austrian reports vary along Astico and Lagarina while Macedonian front sees ongoing fighting. Saloniki notes Bulgarian invasion of Greece with forts along the Struma evacuated. No changes reported on Armenian or Mesopotamian fronts.

Verdun Fort Douaumont Thianmont Cumi Berlin Esmo Rome Vienna Corneoiampe Verde Matta Saloniki Greece Struma

Commencement Sunday at Lucy Cobb Institute

Commencement Sunday at Lucy Cobb Institute features a Baccalaureate sermon and processions. The alumnae association met yesterday to discuss the school’s status and future plans. Tonight’s vesper service at Seney Stovall chapel features a address by Dr Sylvanus Morris. Tomorrow’s graduation on the lawn will include Hon. W M Howard of Augusta as speaker.

Lucy Cobb Institute Alumnae Association Seney-Stovall Chapel Jesus W. M. Howard Augusta

Mack's Musical Comedy Opens Week Run at Colonial

Mack's Musical Comedy Company starts a seven day engagement at the Colonial in Athens. The show is described as clean, with humorous performers and a strong chorus. Special attractions include Pat Crawford and Arthur E Barr with performances each night. A matinee for ladies is offered Wednesday at 3 30 p m with free admission. Tickets go on sale Monday at 10 a m.

Mack Athens Arthur E. Barr Mr. Barr Barr Crawford Musical Review Colonial Colonial Theater

Chattanooga Boxing Match Set for June 16 at Athletic Club

Chattanooga Tenn May 27 The Athletic Club will stage its next star bout on June 16 with Johnny Dundee and Matt Wells as the principals in the main event arranged today by matchmaker Joe Levy.

Chattanooga Tenn Athletic Club Joe Levy Johhny Dundee Matt Wells

Escape the Hot Weather Summer Suits In Stock

A local store promotes summer suits as a cool alternative for comfort during heat waves. Shoppers are urged to browse styles featuring light fabrics and breezy cuts amid rising temperatures.

Levinsky Flynn Show May Break City Boxing Attendance Record

Out of town fans and local boxing enthusiasts snap up seats for the Levinsky Flynn all star event to be held in Chattanooga next Tuesday night. Organizers expect the largest crowd in the city’s boxing history.

Chattanooga

Cotton Classification Bill Authorized by House Committee

Washington May 27 The house agricultural committee favorably reported a bill authorizing the secretary of agriculture to establish a uniform standard cotton classification for interstate and foreign commerce. The measure aims to aid cotton producers and traders in spot cotton dealings.

Associated Press Washington Secretary of Agriculture House Agricultural Committee

Portable Kitchen Cabinet with Sliding Top and Jars

An auto dis featuring a large sliding top and ample cupboards offers efficient work flow and time savings in the kitchen. Includes sanitary bread box tilting flour bin glass sugar bowl and a full set of glass jars. Sold on easy terms.

Athens Favorite Refrigerator In Stock At Belding Hall

Belding Hall showcases the Athens Favorite Refrigerator featuring NobaSeam lining that promises durable construction and secure storage. The unit includes heavy double wall construction wire shelves and duplex safety water escape with a fresh shipment just arrived on easy terms.

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