Record Attendance At Kiwanis Luncheon Wednesday
Athens Kiwanis members packed the meeting with a record turnout to hear Red Cross updates, learn about a playground fund benefit show and welcome new member Tommie A. Anderson. A telephone demonstration by Bell employees impressed the crowd as Martin J. Abney won the attendance prize. The Red Cross plea for adequate funding was stressed, with eight members pledging help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Tommie A. Anderson
Athens Kiwanians
Athens Southern Bell Company
Red Cross
T. A. Anderson
Playground Fund
Tommie Anderson
Andrew J. Cobb
Anderson
Iler Mae Childers
Mamiegood
Ola Shackleford
Jand F, UH
O Kelley
J. W. Jarrell
Martin J. Abney
Walter Hodgson
Athens
Eithe
South Carolina farmers push for 30 1 2 cent cotton price
Larry Gantt reports on a October 11 gathering in Columbia where South Carolina farmers pledged organized effort to lift cotton prices. Delegates urged backing the American Cotton Association and Cooperative Cotton Marketing Association, advocating a 30 to 35 cent average price and a diverse, self sustaining farming system to gain fair returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Gantt
Mr. Gantt
Thomas J. Shackelford
South Carolina
Banner and Herald
Columbia
South
American Cotton Association
Co-operative Cotton Marketing Association
Record crowds billed for Georgia Auburn clash in Atlanta
Special to The Banner-Herald reports attendance projections for the Georgia Auburn game. Officials note 13,846 paid at the Tech Notre Dame game and estimate overall crowd sizes around 17,000 with 15,200 seats in the driving park stadium. Railroad officials anticipate the largest city turnout ever as fans from three states converge. The Georgia Auburn committee disavows any sanctioned advertising schemes for the event.
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Columbus Co
Banner-Herald
Tech-Notre Dame
Atlanta
Yellow Jackets
Hoosiers
Georgia- Auburn
Ringling
Driving Park
Georgia-Auburn Committee
Tax Payers Will Save Five Million Three Hundred Thousand
ATLANTA Ga Georgia tax payers will be saved five million three hundred thousand this year in federal taxes due to reductions according to a special survey of cancellations and related actions.
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Atlanta. Ga
Georgia
Clarke County Should Grow Peach Industry Says Senator Davidson
Senator L E Davidson visited Athens on Thursday and urged more peach trees and orchards in Northeast Georgia. He noted Clarke County soil favors peach growing more than Fort Valley and cited Commerce as leading the region in commercial peach production. Davidson’s son is tied to Mr Hood's large Commerce orchard.
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Clarke County
Fort Valley
L. E. Davidson
Athens
Davidson
Georgia
Commerce
Notheast
Senato Davidson
Mr. Hood
Would identify man murderer New Brunswick inquiry
Officials in New Brunswick discussing the murder of Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and choir leader Mrs. Eleanor Reinhardt Mills. Mrs. Frances Hall’s interview transcripts are reviewed. two witnesses cited a 2:10 am return rather than 3:30 am, with her claiming to be accompanied by her brother. Efforts continue to identify the man described by pig woman Jane Gibson, but her eye witness account is deemed unhelpful for grand jury action at this time.
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New Brunswick
Edward Wheeler Hall
Eleanor Reinhardt Mills
Frances Stephens Hall
Cial
Wilbur A. Mott
James F. Mason
Jane Gibson
Husband of Woman Talks In Basemant Coal Bin
James Mills, a janitor, is described as looking up from work in a coal bin in the basement of the school house where he is employed. His wife Blesnot was reportedly present, and the report references a statement made yesterday by the coroner’s widow.
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James Mills
Blesnot J
Sen
Anterday Pytis
Eerayeen
On to Columbus banners for cars in Athens Georgia game route
Red and Black banners for car rear windows to Columbus for the Georgia Auburn game go on sale at Costa's following an announcement by Dr V Sanford. The posters, made for Athenians by the University Athletic Association, aim for every car to display one and advertise the upcoming football games in Virginia and Vander it.
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Columbus
Costa’s
8. V. Sanford
University Athletic Asociation
Virginia
Vanderit
Burning Sands Tops Palace Show At Atlanta
Direct from a record week at the Howard in Atlanta, Burning Sands starring Milton Sills and Wanda Hawley plays at the Palace theatre Thursday and will return Friday. Critics call it one of the greatest screen masterpieces for Athens audiences, a desert romance with vivid settings and strong performances.
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John E. Drewry
Howard Theatre
Atlanta
Milton Silla
Wanda Hawley
Palace Theatre
Athens
Milton Sills
Madison Kiwanis To Get Charter
The Madison Kiwanis club will receive a charter on November 28. Local members will attend a meeting filled with merriment and speech making as several hundred gather. Athens club members helped sponsor the Madison club and a full club has grown since then. Dr. R. L. Bolton leads the program committee.
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Madison Kiwanis Club
Athens Club
Madison
R. L. Bolton
First Baptist Church
Birthday salute to Col Charles Mercer Snelling in Athens
Today marks the birthday of Col Charles Mercer Snelling, president of Franklin College and former dean of the University of Georgia. He has long lived in Athens and served his community in various roles as Georgia University students extend their best wishes.
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Snelling
Charles Mercer Snelling
Franklin College
University of Georgia
Georgia University
Athens
City Court of Athens to convene November 20
Judge J D Bradwell issues notice for Athens City Court November term. Civil business dominates week one from November 20 with no calendar. cases called as they appear. Appearance docket on November 21 with no jury on that Tuesday. possible extra session and special assignments to follow. Criminal docket to begin November 27 and run until cleared.
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J. D. Brave
City Court of
Athens
J. D. Bradwell
E. J. Crawford
Philippines Ask Their Freedom
Manila AP report notes the Philippine Senate adopted a unanimous resolution urging the U S Congress to authorize a constitutional convention by the Philippine legislature to frame a future independent republic and define its relation to the American government. The resolution was sent to the House of Representatives.
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Manilla
Associated Press
Philippine Senate
Congress of the
United States
Philippines
House of Representatives
Air Limousine Wrecks Near Battle Mountain
The $25,000 screening air mail limousine for the United States Postal Service, piloted by Tim Lewis and carrying Arien C. Nelson, Western Air Mail Division superintendent, wrecked near Valmy twenty miles west of Battle Mountain on Wednesday during a driving snowstorm. The craft was force landed after a collision and sustained severe damage. Local reports describe the incident as a hard-landing in poor visibility with no injuries reported.
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Reno
United States Postal Air Mail Service
Tim Lewis
Arien C. Nelsor
Western Air Mail Division
Valmy
Battle Mountain
Northeast Georgia Basketball Tournament Planned in Athens
Plans are under way for the 1923 Northeast Georgia Basketball Tournament to be held in Athens in February under the Y. M. C. A. and Banner-Herald. At least sixteen high school teams are expected. Bravelton High requested a place. A coaches meeting will be held December 1 or 2 at the Y. M. C. A. to discuss rules. A silver mounted plaque will be awarded to the winning team by the Y. M. C. A. and Banner-Herald. Last winter eight teams entered and crowds exceeded expectations with packed games at each event.
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Banner-Herald
Athens
Northeast Georgia
Bravelton High School
Hartwell
Jones
Flanigan Elected President Of Northeast Georgia Council
C D Flanigan a Athens business man was elected president of the District Boy Scout Council at a Thursday meeting J C Pruitt Gainesville named first vice president in charge of administration John Aycock Monroe second vice president and in charge of training J C Lockey Commerce elected third vice president in charge of award W O Jones Everton was elected commissioner and J Warren Smith Athens treasurer W R Turner is district scout executive The executive board includes J H Hogh Ganesville John Hardeman Commerce Herman Arnold Elberton Sidney Boley H J Reid W A Cappa Athens officers were named a resolution to apply for a National Council charter passed The council will be named Northeast Georgia Council and by laws adopted Abu Nix named national council representative Committees to be formed later.
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C.D. Flanigan
Atheny
Boy Scout Council
J.C. Pruitt
Gainesville
Iniatraton
John Aycock
Monroe
Vce
Department of Training
J. C. Lockey
Comme
Eaten Usare
Department of Award
W. O. Jones
Everton
J. Warren Smith
Athens
W. R. Turner
J. H. Hogh
Ganesville
John Hardeman
Commerce
Herman Arnold
Elberton
Sidney Boley
H. J. Reid
W. A. Cappa
National Council
Council
Northeast Georgia Council
Abu Nix
English Get Much Fun From Election
The piece observes English election days as lively social events with candidates and spouses attending central polling places to address voters. It notes sportsmanship in defeats and jokes about poorer voters riding in cars for free. The article previews a calmer ballot outcome this year compared with past elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
England
Washington doctor seeks assault charges after shooting
In Washington Georgia authorities seek warrants for the arrest of F M Combs on charges of assault on Mrs J G Sargus and assault with intent to kill Dr Saggus following a Wednesday encounter in Tyrone. Combs was wounded in the leg during the fight after allegations he testified at a coroner investigation into deaths linked to Dr Saggus.
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Washington
M. Combs
J. G. Sargus
Saggus
Combs
Charles
Fined For Taking Plug of Tobacco
John Jackson cured pleaded guilty to taking a 10 cent plug of tobacco from Broad street Pukgly Wiggly and was fined 55 dollars or four months. Luther Harrington pleaded guilty to larceny for taking about 75 dollars from Reed Carey. fined 100 dollars and four months. Craddon pleaded guilty to craving whisky and received eight months. De Bowcher left Atlanta for New Orleans after party business notes.
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John Jackson
Broad Street
John
Bradwell
Luther Harrington
Reed Carey
Craddon
Bulldogs Off For Columbus To Face Auburn Saturday
Georgia's Fighting Bull dogs depart University Chapel after a mass meeting with about six hundred students to travel to Columbus for the Dixie championship game against Auburn. Coach Stegeman notes two regular starters and outlines the lining for the Tigers game as Vandiver, Wheeld, Richardson, Bennett, and teammates prepare for the road test.
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Earle Watson
Georgia
University Chapel
Sifa
Columbus
Auburn Tiger
Johnstone
and Wiehrs
Spechea
Dottery
Giory
Tigers
Aees
Teany Randall
Stegeman
H. J. Btegeman
Bulldogs
Auburn
Lings and
Richardson
Taylor
Joe Bennett
Les
Vandiver
Puss
Boney
O Ters
War Waged On 8 Trabig Violators In City Police Action
The police department reports a drive over two days, October 31 and November 1, resulting in 16 docketed cases for traffic violations mainly failure to register vehicles at City Hall. Others include reckless driving and speeding. Names listed include D. H. Huff, Field, T. B. Fleming, A. M. Jow, and W. Kay, among others. Chief Beusse notes the ordinance targets vehicle owners and that compliance is quick and inexpensive.
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Ely
Thiday
D. H. Huff
Field
T. B. Fleming
A. M. Jow
E Bohanon
Willie Kay
Austin J.D. Bradwell
L. N. Betts
A and Company
Athend General Pital
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Charter
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Harry Gamble
Mia
Onesima DeBowcher
New Orleans
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Auburn Lit
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