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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1922

Page

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Professor Sibley Party Tour to Comer Dairy Farm

Prof Sibley and 18 sociology students planned a farm visit near Athens but weather halted plans. Mrs. Henry Comer hosted a lavish barbecue on her Oglethorpe County dairy and trucking farm overlooking the Oconee River. The Comers, in business with Hodgson Comer Co., have rebuilt from wilderness into a thriving dairy operation over three years, with plans to return for a full inspection.

Pnough Sibley Giley Henry Comer Oglethorpe County Oconee Athens Oconee County Oglethorpe Hodgson-Comer Company Comer Commerce Road Luther Bis- Well Brightweil Lagt Sear Thermo Om On Ee

Washington and Athens Push Road Mileage Study

Local boosters from Athens Washington and other towns travel to Atlanta to study mileage on the two Atlanta Augusta routes. The plan includes publishing a log and distributing bulletins to push road improvements along the Athens Washington corridor with Kiwanis barbecue and public meetings in Washington.

Washington Leaington Crawford Athens Atlanta Augusta Covington Social Circle Madison Social Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce of Washington Athens-Washington Auguste Athens Chamber of Commerce Martin J. Auney W. G. Griffith Good Roads Committee Retary Park Otter Chamber of Commerce Aso Wilkes County McDuffie Thomson Atlantis H.W. Carroll Martin J. Abney W. @. Griffith M. G. Nicholson J. Bryson Earl Thomas George C .Thomas J. B. McGill W. W. Bruner R. C Norman Mayor Withelt A. B. Green C. D. Colley George F. Strother R. R. Johnson Alex Nevin G. Toombs

Lone Gunman Robs Rural Bank Near Greensboro North

A lone gunman robbed the Greensboro area bank around 11 Monday morning, taking about $2,000 after forcing cashiers to the floor. Sheriff Stafford and a posse pursued into fields and woods, but no arrest reported as villagers joined the search. The robber had entered while staff read a letter, fired a shot to threaten, then escaped through the door into the countryside.

Greensboro Howard Simpson Coe Eld Eld Vilage Ofall Stafford

Insect Vision Lectures by Professors Across Circle

A fragmented report describes a lecture series on insect vision presented by professors Edwards McHat Wooster and others. The event included demonstrations with a fly under a pin and noted an unusual occasion at the private Watson laboratory.

Edwards McHat Wooster Ifr Ins Watson’s

Georgia entomology board to run arsenate car near Clarke

The State Board of Entomology and Seaboard Air Line plan a calcium arsenate car at actual cost nine cents per pound. It will travel eight counties including Lilburn Lawrenceville Auburn Winder Bogart Colbert Com mer Elberton with cash sales in 25 60 100 and 200 pound packages. Schedule runs June 6 to June 13 with locations listed. cotton benefits shown by trials with 50 percent cost savings versus last year.

Georgia State Board‘of Entomology Seaboard Air Line Railroad Lawrenceville Auburn Winder Bogart Colbert Commer Elberton State Board of Entomology Siveniab Rowrend Santana Con County

Senior Class Barbecue Fest At University Grounds

Over a hundred members of the Senior Class of the University gather on Field athletic grounds Monday at 6 30 o clock for the annual barbecue. The event aims to strengthen class unity among graduating students.

Larsen Arrives for North Dakota Normal School Board Meeting

Congressman W. W. Larsen of the 12th district and member of the North Dakota Normal School board is in the city for a board meeting on Tuesday morning. He traveled from Washington to attend and plans a forestry tour of inspection through the state, organized by the Avante operation.

W. W. Larsen State Normal School Larsen Washington North Avante Operiturion Becom Semambenieres

Degrees Granted at Oglethorpe University

Og len University in Atlanta held a degree ceremony at Is Creek Baptist Temple. Dr E W Bachman of Chattanooga received a Doctor of Laws, joined by De Michael Hoke Agnes Scott dean Miss Nannette Hopkins and Rev. Chirléa A Campbell for honorary degrees. Class members earned degrees across Literature and Journalism Science Designation Commerce and Plantine Education with speeches by James Hannn Burns Parker Cahoon and Edgar Watkins.

Atlanta Ogisthorpe Uni Is .O'Creek Baptist Nannette Hopkins Agnes Scott College Chirléa A. Campbell First Presbyterian Church of Quitman, Ga Bachman Campbell James Hannn Burns Parker M. Cahoon Edgar Watkins School of Literature and Journaism Richard Heroid Armstrong James Hanan Burns Parker Hurlburt Cahoon Bennetta McKinnon Martha Shover of Sciente William Charles Hilhouse Ferdi Martines Elise Garoline Shover Walton Bunyan Sinclair School of Desinacy Mossidon Commerce Ani Pinante Wiliam Lee Nunn Julius Jackson Price Clifford’ Sims Ted Logine Slaton Charles Horace ‘Stewart William Bari Wood School of Education Daniel Moore Hayes, Jr Faank Knight Sima, Jr John Randolph Smith Aes Lyle Swinney James Edward ‘Aldre

Big League Scores From Early Week Play

Records show several league games with varying results. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 7 to 5 while Boston collapsed 9 to 0 against Washington. Chicago beat Newark 6 to 4 and Steveland topped New York 23 to 4.

Bern Mem Nesting Nelentarks Ballestyn BE. Louis St Pram Steveland & Chicago Philadelphia Newpees Boston Washington

Seren Nedller Explosion in Savannah Claims Several Lives

A fatal explosion near Dorchester Road in Savannah kills seven people and injures others. Rescue crews respond as investigators probe the cause and scope of the blast at a local site associated with a company.

Roll of Honor Poem Honors Dead to Preserve Liberty

A war memorial poem honors the dead who fought for justice and freedom. It laments the debt owed to Allen Fleming Jr and a list of names including Cheater Adair Frank Walker Jewett Williams and others, expressing national duty and sacred tribute at their graves.

Frito Allen Fleming, Jr Cheater P. Adair Frank L. Walker Jewett W Aliams James Loear William G. Jon Robert J. Griffith Troy Larkin Harry Allgood Fred G. Hodgson A. Bugg H. B. McWhorter Howell B. Cobb Audley W. Harbin William RK. Epps E. H. Johnson A. K. Williams A. Cohen Henry Nehbass Joe Tolbert

Governor Hardwick signals bid for re election Memphis

Georgia and Tennessee items mix with a fire loss report in Atlanta and Memphis. Governor Hardwick states he may seek a second term to finish stabilizing state finances and revising the tax system. Damages from a large blaze in Memphis reach about 750000 dollars with injuries and smoke damage to crews and workers.

Atlanta Hardwick Harawick Clifford Walker Memphis Tetin Wales Gee Merci Otha Company Se Sene

Hon A B Greene School Trustee Dies Suddenly

Hon A B Greene of Fort Valley and longtime business leader dies of heart failure in the Georgian hotel hours after arriving for the State Normal School board session. He was about 63, served on the board for five years and in the Georgia legislature. Remains moved to Fort Valley for funeral. burial plans to follow.

A. B. Greene Fort Valley State Normal School Georgian Hotel State -Normal ‘Bchool Board Greene Macon Port Valley Butte ~Normal School Houston County Jere Poynd Wort Valley Fusera Fyter

Revolution May Break in Mexico

Reports of simmering revolution south of the Rio Grande and the disappearance of several refugee Mexican generals in San Antonio prompted fear that the crisis could erupt soon. Local observers warn that tensions may flare into a near upheaval.

Mexico San Antonio Rio Grande

Miller Called to Preside Over Normal School Trustees Meeting

Hon B S Miller of Columbus president of the board of trustees at the State Normal School arrived late Monday evening to preside over the trustees meeting Tuesday morning. A University graduate and noted former lawyer, his past service aided securing legislature appropriations for state institutions.

Miller Columbus State Normal School Geur Uni

Andersons team wins fast game on the Y field

The report notes Anderson leading a small group to form a team that beat Goodman in a quick match on the Y on Monday afternoon. Details are fragmented as the text includes stray phrases and unclear names.

Anderson Carte Oo

Bound Over On Liquor Charge In Prohibition Era Case

H L Wood was bound over to county court on a liquor violation charge after a recorder’s court session. He posted a $50 bond following arrest Saturday evening when a seizure of liquor was found in his automobile by an officer during a routine clearance.

H. L. Wood Recorder’s

Memorial Observances at Oconee Cemetery and Athens

Memorial services across Oconee Cemetery and Athens honor fallen service members. Citizens place flowers, observe a quiet hour at 6 30 PM, and join in simple rites led by the American Legion Auxiliary. Georgia cavalry troops, Morris Band, and taps mark the ceremonies with flag presentation and graves decorated by volunteers.

Eng Oconee Coniaory Athens Clarke County Oconee Cemel American Legion Joh Barrow Morris Goo Bugle Trogpa

Boys High School graduation night marks 1922 ceremony

The Boys High School in Atlanta held its graduation exercises in Memorial auditorium Monday night. Fifty one graduates received diplomas. Dr J S delivered an address to the graduates. Music by the Boys High School orchestra and mandolin club accompanied the program.

Atlanta Mémorial Auditorium Wis Ansley I. Hall J. S Tig A. Sutton Superin City Schools Boys” High Maedolin Club William T. Music Light Cavalry Schobs Oreh Prines and Ships H. C. Bimith Pri C. i Fan Oriental Ne High School Archratra Tapiamas W. Gaings Bo Edin

Probing His Depths Reveals Early Financial Strains

The dialogue recalls the first years of marriage as questions about money surface in the relationship. The exchange centers on a spouse asking about monetary aid after marriage, highlighting fiscal tensions within the couple's early days.

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