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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1921

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University of Georgia TOBA Military Exercises Close Year

Reserve Officers Training Corps at the University of Georgia holds Sanford Field drill and prize parade featuring jumping Roman riding and cavalry demonstrations. Maj. B L Burch invites public to attend Saturday afternoon events including Troop Prize Drill and infantry displays with multiple cadets listed to participate.

Traiming Corps University OF Georgia TOBA Sanfore Field Ublt B. L. Burch Sanford Field Trooy Ad Company Megimenta Cavalry Uni Pufion L. Burch Doty Partich She —Cook Ne Be Hayes C. Murray

Annual Exhibit Industrial Dept at State Normal

The State Normal School hosts its annual clothing exhibit from May 30 to 31 featuring millinery lingerie outside garments and house furnishings from Freshman to Senior classes. Exhibits include drawing color work wood and paper crafts plus tin items made from discarded vans and miniature vehicles. Miss Beasle M. Baird and Miss Anne Lintga supervise household and manual arts respectively.

State Normal School Beasle M. Baird Manual Arts Anne Lintga

Sam Stone Joins Bosch Magneto and Starter Service

Sam Stone joins Denny Motor Co as automotive engineer and magneto expert. He studied at Beach and Gray & Davis station in Atlanta and Ty, now handling Bosch magneto and Gray & Davis starter service. Manager Denny notes a Bosch magneto avoids battery troubles and easy starting when battery is dead.

I Rie Ren Yeading Athens Lorch Madquaro Gray Ara MI Wight

Georgia Rehabs Defeat Atlanta Business College

The Georgia RehABS defeated Atlanta Business College with a high scoring 16 runs to 8 victory. Highlights included Babe Ruth and Erwin on offense and George Kells contributing in the early innings while attendance fell short of expectations for a lively classic city matchup.

Georgia Atlanta Business College Atlanta Tech ABC Erwin Sean George Kells Plea

Sunday Statement Delayed By Committee In Georgia

Atlanta May 27. The executive committee says the mass of data for the booklet The Negro in Georgia is too large to finish the statement for Sunday newspapers. It will be released early next week and be exhaustive. Officials are investigating a circulated booklet describing lynchings in lurid detail.

Atlanta Georgia Woodidge

Annual Junior Orators Contest In Chapel Tonight

Tonight in Chapel the annual Junior Orators Contest presents speakers with varied subjects from philosophy to industry. Participants include Blasing Trail Morton Lumpkin on Education and Democracy and The True Elixir of Life by Colbertson Lithonia. Durden Bogart speaks on The Influence of the New South on American Politics and Edwards Monroy on The Opportunities of the American Boy. Charlie Slack Gainesville closes with Ambition and the Principles It Indicates.

Morton Lumpkin A. B Colbertson Br i Watson Atlanta New South W. D. Durden Bogart T. Edwards Monroy Charles Slack Gainesville

Ship Owners Reject Benson Wage Condition Offers

Washington D C. ship owners reject a tentative wage agreement covering wages and working conditions approved by Chairman Benton of the Shipping Board and marine engineers. Secretary Davis met with President Harding for talks but no announcement was made.

Washington, D. A American Ship Owners Association Benton Shipping Board and Marine Engineers Davis Shipping Board Itt Harding

Dr SP Wiggins Reported Better After Operation

Friends of Dr Sterling P Wiggins pastor of Park Street Methodist Church are glad to learn his condition has greatly improved following an operation several days ago. Officials at St Josephs Infirmary reported the improvement after a period of critical condition.

Y Associated Press Atlanta Sterling P. Wiggins Park Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Wigins St. Joseph's Infirmary Pere Rae Supe Nicely

Athens Observes Memorial Day With Poppy Pledge

Athens marks Memorial Day by wearing poppies and honoring fallen soldiers. Mrs George Mell leads a committee to sell poppies at the post office, with proceeds aiding widows and orphans of France.

Athens Georgia Gettysburg Amsterdam Belligu Wood Argonne Ghancollorsville France Xoldlera Sena Ite George Mell

Flanigen Heads to Edinburg Rotary Meet

Mr. CD Flanigen president of the Athens Railway and Electric Co and former Athens Rotary club president left yesterday for Edinburg Scotland to attend the International Rotary convention representing Athens. A large crowd of Rotarians gathered at the railroad station to bid him farewell and sing songs composed for the occasion with best wishes for a safe return.

D. Planigen Athens Railway &Electric Co Athens Flanigen Morton Hodgson Scotland Cuil

Financiers say Federal Reserve Board key to normal conditions

Washington May 27 bankers from all regions will meet with President Harding at the White House to discuss financial readjustment. Officials indicate a middle west group may be summoned next. People consulted believe the Federal Reserve Board can restore normal conditions by moderating and stabilizing rates.

Washington, D. C Harding White’ House Dinger Middle West Efreles Segiment Federal Reserve Board

Recital by Plano Normal State School Named a Success

The State Normal School piano department recital under faculty leadership was a success with performances including Fackeltang, Bulah Shirley, Hoynton, Colt, Culll, Dannie, Bartlett, Bacon, Git, Polke, Staub, Agnes Collins and others presenting works by Rubinstein MacDowell and Chopin style pieces. The program featured Arrangements and Rhapsodies, Concerto movements, and salon harmonies reflecting a polished student achievement.

State Normal School I Wight Poraa Edeiornan Meyerbee Bulah Shirley Heen Hoynton Anwen Colt Doris Culll Rondon Lydia Dannie Annie Lou Bartlett Bacon Pear Elmer Victor Staub Agnes Sereergerterey Ster Cereetes Rubinstein Annie Lou Bartlet Pert Sl Macbowell Agnes Collins Butah Shirley

Stillman Lawyers Deny Involvement in Bulman Divorce

James A. Bulman of New York, a banker, issued a statement denying any role in settlement negotiations for his divorce action against his wife. The statement asserts no acknowledgment of Guy Stillman’s parentage. The next hearing is scheduled for June 1.

Yorks James A. Bulman New York Stillman Guy Stillman

Senate Favored Report On Mingo Mining Inquiry

The Kentucky West Virginia mining disorders investigation received a favorable report from the Senate committee and was placed in position for Senate action next. The Associated Press reports the committee endorsed the inquiry, signaling progress toward possible Senate consideration.

Senate Associated Press Washington, D Senate Committee

Amendments On Isarmament Fail In Senate Action

In Washington on May 27 the senate rejected a disarmament conference delay amendment but did not dispose of all naval bill changes before adjournment for Decoration Day. A request to suspend naval construction pending a disarmament agreement failed, while a second proposal to send representatives to advise the league mission was defeated. House opposition to the Borah amendment for a Great Britain Japan United States conference on naval reductions was noted, with Mondell hinting at a cautious approach tied to partial cuts.

Associates Press Washington, D. C Pacific Coast Naval Base Senate League Ale Washington,d. C House Great Britain Japan United States Mondell Harding

Whiskey theft plot unfolds in Kentucky

Postoffice inspectors reveal an alleged scheme to remove 4000 cases of whiskey from Kentucky distilleries using forged Pennsylvania permits. Louisville physician Iv. Clifford Goodman is arrested for negotiating 13465 dollars in securities, claiming protection money and illicit commissions.

Associated Press Lal We Kentucky Pensylvania Clifford Goodmen Loulaville Goodmn Securitie

Georgia Military College to Host Baccalaureate Address

Dr. Andrew M. Schule, president of the State College for Agriculture, accepts invitation to deliver the baccalaureate address at the GI Military College in Milledgeville on Tuesday. The institution reports a very prosperous year with one of its largest attendances.

Andrew, M. Schule State College For Agriculture GI Miltary College Milledgeville

Emergency Tariff Bill Signed by Harding on Today

President Harding signed the emergency tariff bill which becomes effective tomorrow and lasts for the month. The measure includes a provision to prevent the dumping of foreign goods in the United States and may be superseded by a permanent tariff bill if Congress adopts the Longworth plan. House Republicans debate whether the resolution becomes a party measure.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Ciest Farm Pradend con+greas Longworth Heme

Conference With Obregon Could Yield Fruitful Meeting

Fragmented text reflects a potential conference with Obregon in Mexico City and references to talks with U S officials. The readable parts suggest discussions on recognition and formal procedures though many words are garbled.

Troops Sent To Ireland Reported By London Times

London May 27 news says Pheenblaet plans to dispatch large forces to Treland and rumored new measures may back republican opponents. The Times notes mobilization and potential troop movements amid political tension.

London T' Pheenblaet Treland Somthin London ‘Times Ler & Sont Traops Sieh Teta Dimietit

Strike of Papers' Workers Settled by Arbitration

Albany New York May 27 arbitration will decide wages and working conditions for newspapers workers in the United States Canada and Newfoundland. The settlement ends a strike as talks move to arbitration with potential brief continuance next week if needed.

Albany N.Y Planta United States Canada Newfoundland

Kiwanis Highlight Praises Young Leader From Athens

A feature praises a prominent Athens youth described as energetic and handsome. It notes his rapid academic path from the University of Georgia in 1904 to an A M from Columbia in 1906 and an LL B in 1907. The piece remarks on his Shriner involvement and active community service with the Red Cross.

Max- Michael Athens

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