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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1922

Page

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Memorial Day tribute and Ward release headline

White Plains New York Walter Ward, wealthy baker, freed on bail after confessing to killing Clarence Peters former Navy man. Ward’s release followed by a dash to leave town in a waiting car as memorial day ceremonies are planned in Clarke county and Athens. Flags and services are arranged by the American Legion with Wynne honored at the University campus and two Georgia Cavalry troops participating.

White Plains N.Y Walter Ward Clarence Peters Eritt Werner Mhereupon New Rochelle Ward New Dorgh Supreme Court Walter Giton Peters Ralph Ward Wrotha Clarke County Woman’s Auxiliary American Legion Tery Mather University Wynne Legion

Lewis Captures Annual Junior Oration Contest

A. Lewis of Dawson Georgia won the University of Georgia Junior Law class event by unanimous decision in the annual Junior Orator contest held in the chapel. Six speakers competed including M. Pauli F. O. McKenzie T. Finch and Z. Bull. Lewis spoke on a moral for internationalism as a large audience listened intently.

A. Lewis Dawson Law Claas University of Georgia Seiges

Col H C Tuck Returns from Texas Far West Trip

Col H C Tuck has returned from a long Texas trip that included travel through Noahs and pleasure stops. He notes crops in that Santry area are not advanced and flood damage remains in the Mississippi valley region. He plans to address the First Methodist meeting today and deliver an extended message.

H.C. Tuck Santry Mississippi Valley Tuck Oldae

New York Tops Hostton 7 to 1 In College Baseball

New York won 7 to 1 over Hostton as Ryan pitched strongly. In other results Princeton beat Harvard 5 to 4 while Holy Cross defeated Filingim 14 to 1 at Lenox. Yale downed Cornell 6 to 2 in Worcester.

New. York Ton Ryan Princeton Harvard Worcester Holy Cross Filingim Lenigh Dei Lenox Tics Yale Cornell

Walker Definitely in Governors Race

Clifford Walker announced from his Monroe home that he has definitely decided to be a candidate for governor in the approaching Democratic primary. He will publish a platform detailing his positions and will maintain a Monroe headquarters, not campaigning until early July.

Atlanta Clifford Walker Monroe

Seivors Law Class and Banquet Honors Savannah Graduate

Julian Hartridge of Savannah an honor member of the class of 1922 acted as toastmaster at the Law School Senior Banquet of the University of Georgia held at Cloverleaf Tea Room Friday evening. The occasion was one of the most brilliant commencements. Members of the law school and the graduating class attended, with many witty responses from the toastmaster.

Julian Hartridge Savannah University of Georgia Yrlia Mobi Law School

Court adjourns for bar meeting at Tybee Island

At the request of the Georgia Bar Association there will be no City or Superior Courts in session this week for the bar meeting at Tybee Island. The Civil docket will reconvene at noon on June 8. The last case disposed involved T J Brynon on a warrant for criminal libel.

Georgia Bar’ Association Tybee Island T. J. Brynon Norbett Epting

Flower Committee Seeks Flowers for Graves Decoration

Memorial Day flower committee asks the public to donate any available flowers to adorn graves of World War soldiers. Communications go to Mrs. W. Copper, chairwoman, at phone 4265. Committee will arrange delivery and placement of the flowers.

Flower Committee Arrose W Oncoper Pire

Athens High School announces final exercises and reception

The Athens High School graduation will be held Tuesday May 20 with a reception for the Senior class and faculty on Wednesday. The 66 graduates include 61 planning to attend college and 3 entering business. Boys outnumber girls by two. most intend college, with University of Georgia and Tech favored. The senior class list includes both girls and boys with diplomas to be awarded after musical and address performances.

Athens High School University of Georgia Tech University Wesleyan Sargent Busines Thegon University Campus R.L. Porter Reading Emily Cloud Carlton Mell Albert Dornblatt J. D

Brands Attack as "Tissue of Lies"

In Atlanta a prisoner from the state prison farm accused an official, Christie, of misdeeds and said inmate Denson endured inhuman treatment. The American Legion Post of Milledgeville denied Denson ever fought in France, calling the claim untrue.

Atlanta Prison Farm American Legion J. Kstie Macon Davisoh Christie’s Christie Denson Milledgeville France

Man Arrested Over Whisky Stock in East Athens

Ath ens police towed Frank Hl colored of East Athens Saturday after finding twenty one gallons of whisky in his home. He claimed the whisky belonged to white men who delivered it. he did not identify them. He was handed to county authorities for further action.

Frank Hl East Athens Athena Police Hill Hal Manhattan Cate Waddell Street

Damages suit filed in Georgia seeks injunction

Andrew McClusky sues for 60000 dollars and asks a restraining order to halt alleged molestation by white men of Barrow county. He claims recent night attack fired into his residence wounding him and scaring his family. Judge Blanton Fortson granted a temporary restraining order.

Winder Athens ‘Circuit Superior Court

Clarke County Considers Bond Issue for 200000

Clarke County eyes a bond proposal with two 150 000 and 50 000 allocations to finance bridges across the Oconee River at River Street and Oconee Street. The question will likely go to voters around July 12 with limited county opposition.

Clarke County Board of County Commissioners Oconee River River Street Oconée Street Athens Barnett Shoals Hull and Elberton Danielsville University of Georg Martin

Arthur Bishop to preach sermon at Normal School

Arthur F. Bishop of Athens will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at the State Normal School today. Dr. Walter Anthony of Athens was to preach the commencement sermon but is unable due to appendicitis. The sermon is set for 11 30 after Sunday school. The campus program included an alumnae gathering with the class of 1920, donations to the school, and a large luncheon with about 400 attendees.

Arthur F. Bishop Athens State Normal School Walter Anthony Arso Misa Helen Avrett Ngs Sone Eevaver Kate Hicks Jin University of Georgia Fannie Eaton Carrollton Hick Jere x, Pound Normal School Ida Pound Leibing Claire Emerson Ravannah Plais King My Oratory Department Msgs Carolyn ‘Vance

City Manager Vacancy Shocks Columbus as Hinkle Leaves

The Columbus city manager post was declared vacant after H Gordon Hinkle, former manager, abruptly left Friday morning. The city commission met to address the sudden departure amid questions of authority and a mysterious note connected to his exit.

Columbus Ga Columbus City Commission H. Gordon Hinde J. Homer Fairs of Hinkle Reas Gordon Hinkle H. Gordon T. W. of el House Mission of

Seniors to Have Barbecue on Sanford Field Monday

The Senior Class of the University of Georgia will host a barbecue on Sanford Field Monday at 6 PM. This annual event replaces the close banquet and is expected to attract many graduates and invited guests with a substantial program and numerous toasts.

University Georgian Sanford Field Georgia

Mr G A Rowland To Address Boys at Y M C A Today

Mr G A Rowland will address the regular Young Men’s Christian Association meeting this afternoon at three o’clock. His subject is God's Plan and Man's Plan, a topic expected to prove interesting and beneficial to those present.

G. A. Rowland Y.M.C.A C._A. Rowland Hoyw Young Men's Christian Association

Convalescing Dr. Walter Anthony Plans July Return

Dr. Walter Anthony, pastor at the Methodist church, is recovering from pendicitis surgery. He will be cared for by his family this week and hopes to visit his mother before traveling to Darien and the Atlantic coast island for fishing. He expects to return by early July.

Walter Anthony Anthony Methodist Church Suls Writ Island Atlantic Darien Arthur FF

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