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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1921
Page
4
Three bandits held up the Munice State Bank in Munice Kansas, fled by car with about 300 to 400 dollars. They were fired upon by townspeople. One robber was killed and the other two captured, one of whom was wounded.
The article analyzes how many cars are owned and could be owned in the United States, citing nine million in use and a possible twenty million with one per family. It notes factory capacity and potential shortages of gasoline, suggesting future industry competition and lower prices as production expands. It references Ayres of Cleveland Trust, Kelley, and New York Times observations on car ownership growth and lifecycle.
The University of Georgia campaigns for a million dollar endowment opens with a month of alumni and friend canvassing across Georgia. Alumni meetings tonight in Athens and other towns aim to secure subscriptions before November 11 as enthusiasm runs high for a decisive, swift drive.
A local editorial condemns random pistol shots in Athens at night. It stresses illegal firing inside city limits without just cause and calls for fines to deter dangerous practice. It notes many shooters do not grasp risk to lives and pets. It also mentions copper prices and a glimpse into electrical age progress.
The Circulation Drive offers double votes for subscriptions and a $100 cash incentive, described as a first in the area. Contestants are urged to boost efforts to win big prizes, including automobiles, with the six day offer aimed at maximizing subscriptions and speeding toward end-of-drive rewards. Strong emphasis on workers, loyalty, and persistent effort to secure votes and subscriptions.
Large crowds attended morning and evening services at the First Methodist church for the revival meetings. The morning sermon titled The Ninety and Nine urged personal soul winning, while Clarence Jones led a moving song. Evening focused on Backsliders with Peter’s following the Lord as the text, altar area filled with seekers. Over a hundred youths attended the Epworth League meeting. daily prayers and services planned for the next two weeks with 8 PM sermons.
Miss Inex R. Fuller, secretary of the Athens Red Cross chapter, returns from Columbus with news that officers and directors will meet this week to plan a nationwide drive starting November 15. She says the national convention was successful, with strong leadership in military and civil affairs.
Clarke county Boy's Pig and Corn clubs will open their exhibits at the State College of Agriculture Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Arrangements were completed Saturday for the show by Jones Purcell, county demonstration agent for Clarke county, with over a score of boys to exhibit. The list includes Joe Watson, James Warton Jr., Joe O'Kelly Jr., Hal Vaughn, Robert Morton, H Daniel, Chagres Henry, Fred Carney, Paul Fleming, Water Lester, J B Vowler, Dr Louis Hardeman, Milton Pittard, Walter Vaughn, Cortin Simmon, Theo Christian, Frank John r Vat ater.
In Athens exhibitors plan to send pieces to Atlanta for entry in the Southeastern Mall. Clarke County previously carried away several prizes at this event last autumn and is expected to post an even stronger showing this year. Participants include Boyd Butler Jr J C Butler and Ay Winston Jr among others.
A Ford driven by S. D. Crouch of Princeton reportedly collided with the rear of W. H. Ashford’s parked car on Milledge Street near his residence around nine o’clock Sunday night. The Ashford vehicle endured heavy rear damage while the Ford sustained little damage.
Salvation Army in Spartanburg will dedicate its new building next Saturday afternoon. More than 50 Salvation Army officials from the South will attend. Miss Booth will preach at First Baptist Sunday morning and speak at Conrge College auditorium Sunday night.
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