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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1921

Page

2

University Pageant Floats Feature Student Dignitaries

A University of Georgia pageant float lineup highlights the YMCA and Home Maker groups under Prof. Jes. L. ley and Philip B. Trigg. It includes a cornucopia float from the State Agricultural College with Miss Rosalie Rathbon and a Rehabilitation unit led by Miss Moina Michael. Normal School float emphasizes teacher training with Lillian Bell and several graduates in caps and gowns, colors white red and black, banner reading For Better Georgia Schools.

M. C Jes. L. Ley Philip B. Trigg M. C. A. Agricultural College Rosalie Rathbon State Agricultural College Haddock Greenpea Mary White Gorn Katie Myrick Nancy Grier Omah Babcock Sarah Reid Lilian Shehee Wilma Mitchell Lois Stillman Misay Elizabeth Dorkey Annie Wooten Max Brant Troy Edward Herald D. D. Scarborough A. T. Winston Tfe Oest Georgia Universitys of Georgia Misa Lillian Bell Miaves Catherine Colvin Helen Averett Varina Smith Etta Fitzpatrick Chidner Pansy Potter

Magnificent Donation Banquet Promises Alumni Unity

University of Georgia alumni in Athens Clarke County prepare for a Monday banquet fronted by Hugh H. Gordon at Clarke County Citizens' campaign headquarters. Thomas Mell and Abit Nix will discuss why Georgia needs one million dollars, with Morton Hodgson directing songs and W T Forbes guiding campaign organization efforts.

University of Georgia and Focus Hugh H. Gordon Clarke County Citizens’ Campaign Organization Thomas Mell University of Georgia Abit Nix Athens Morton Hodgson Georgia Spirit T. Forbes Clarke County

Farmer's Wife Hear Tanlac Help Lives

Mrs. Amy Peterson, wife of a Lakeville farmer, says Tanlac relieved her chronic indigestion, cramps, gas, and bloating. She reports regaining weight and strength, claiming Tanlac is the best medicine. Advertisement notes Athens availability through Warren J. Smith & Bros. and other druggists.

Amy Peterson Lakeville Masa Athens Waren J. Smith & Bros

Georgia dinner speakers announced in early campaign effort

War Memorial drive for the University of Georgia names professors and public figures to speak at dinners in New York Athens Washington and other cities. Speakers include John Morris W H Bocock S V Sanford H A N Mell and Corra Harris with Chancellor Barrow Payne Hooper Pound Wootten Erwin and others scheduled. Campaign official Walter Dickinson moves to Atlanta for event coordination.

New York Pennsylvania Hotel John Morris Athens W. H. Bocock Jim Atlantis S. V. Sanford Washington P. W. Reed Newman D. H. Ti.McPherson Rome Ih. E. Park Statesboro S. Mell Vowr Stephens Haven Corra Harris pveHst Barrow Augusta W. 0. Payne Columbus W. D. Hooper Alaska Warryn Hodgson Walter B. Dickinson University of Georgia War Memorial Vurmpalen Atanta

Little Stories About Athens And the University of Ga

A fragmentary reminiscence discusses the University of Georgia’s early operation and local life in Athens. It mentions Robert Finley and letters from Taskingville New Jersey, describing poor living conditions, moral decline, and hopes for improvement, with notes on the college’s low state and enemies of literature.

Athens University of Ga Robert ‘Finley Robert Finley Taskingville New Jersey Literaturis University of Georgia Hyn

Woodrow Wilson Visit Highlights Birmingham Events

The Birmingham Kiwanis host a luncheon for the President and Wilson plans to tour an automobile show and other exhibits of the centennial. He will lay the cornerstone for the new Masonic temple and then depart for Atlanta where a speech is planned the next day.

Woodrow Wilson Parke Birmingham

Lucy Cobb Class Officers Elected

The Lucy Cobb seniors and undergraduates elected officers for 1921. Senior class names Edith Pittman president Nell Lee vice president Stra han treasurer. Junior class Eilen Newell president Felon McDormin secretary. Virginia Brown president Edwina Davis vice president Mary Patterson treasurer. Freshman Frances Myers president Mary Stephenson vice president Navini Powers secretary treasurer. Preparatory My T Brown president Dorothy Watson secretary treasurer. Eighth Grade Sarah Morris president Lucile Gre vice president Mary Hart secretary Agnes Weatherly treasurer Sarah an historian Caroline Ashton Mary Brinnon editor. Seventh Grade Mildred-Towel president Sue Fan Barrow vice president Margaret Kortson secretary Stella Virginia Poll treasurer Fred Young historian Dorothy Deview poet organizers.

Lucy Cobb Edith Pittman Nell Lee Rotary Strahan Cliss Eilen Newell Th Trice Vicce Felon McDormin Virginia Brown Edwina Davis Mary Patterson Frances Myers Mary Stephenson Navini Powers My T Brown Dorothy Watson Eigth Sarah Morris Lucile Gre Mary Hart Agnes Weatherly Sarah An Caroline Ashton Mary Brinnon Mildred — Towel Sue Fan Barrow Margaret Kortson Stella Virginia Poll Fred Young Dorothy Deview

Bandits Rob Three Banks In One Day

Robért Hardaman a Black messenger for the Grand Avenue Bank was held up by two men on a crowded downtown street. They escaped with a satchel containing 17,660 in cash and 3,650 in non negotiable paper. The bandits forced the driver to stop the car and opened a door before fleeing in a automobile.

ST. Louis Robért Hardaman Grand Avenue Hercdaman Satches

Democrats Meet To Consider Prospects

Chairman White calls the Democratic National Committee to meet in St Louis on November 1 to discuss party policy and adopt plans for future operations. He seeks the counsel of the entire committee to survey the national situation.

Washington White Democratic National Committee St. Louis

Waiting For A Ride With Five Gallons Of Booze Arrest

Walter Martin of this city was arrested by county officers Monday on a prohibition act charge. He was released on 500 dollar bond after the arrest made by Officer Sage. The report notes the incident occurred about four o'clock.

Martin Walter Martin Sage Monday Mitemoon Prohibition Actartin

Fragmentary Note Describes Waiting Figure With Keg Near Bushes

A garbled OCR fragment recalls a figure near bushes waiting to be carried into town, carrying a five gallon wooden keg. The scene hints at a hidden burden and an awaiting person, with unclear locality or identification.

Incoherent 19th Century Corn Whiskey Confiscation Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe corn whiskey activity and arrests around a town. Names and places are unreadable, but references indicate illicit distilling and enforcement actions by authorities in the area. The garbled text mentions Martin and a figure involved, with details too unclear for precise identification.

Fortson faces jury in rapped morals charging tale

Court records reveal a day of jury deliberations on multiple divorce cases and several criminal charges. Names include Williamson, Thornton, and Johnson among others with29 cases addressed and bills returned in Clarke County.

Fortson and I George I. Williamson Ocer Wasky George H. ‘Thornton A. 8 Vehunt J. Mutchins Be le TR Sheegraven A. M. ‘Wawen H. IK Mit Compton Pant T W Thomas Hor T Hardeman le Johnson T. W Chapin Chas Nook True Hills Lil, Smith Henry Johnson C.K. Seagraves Tom Lewh

Harding Plans Trip to Birmingham for City Centenary

A tentative plan for President Harding to travel to Birmingham Alabama on October 26 is outlined. The president would depart on a special train and attend events at Hewi hotel and the city's semicentennial celebration. E W Barrett of Birmingham and local officials discuss the visit.

Harding Birmingham Ala Rtp Gig Denting Vis Betwee Ton Plandfor Pressmingham Edeat Benaternderwod Alabart E. W. Barrett Hewi An.irmingham Men's

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