Athens May Be Site Of $600,000 Plant
Athens council heard that the National Roofing Company may build a $600,000 manufacturing plant here. W. J. Cameron will meet Rotary Kiwanis and Chamber reps to discuss the project. The council also reviewed gas-rate increase inquiries and tax inducement plans to attract new industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Council
National Roofing Company
H. B. Heywood
W. J. Cameron
Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Athens Gas Light Company
Heywood
National
Cameron
Julian Goethius
E. W. Carrol
Charles E. Martin
Joel A. Wler
Kiwanis Club
C. D. Flanigan
Cuyler Trussell
Rotary Club
Dr. Heywood
J. W. Barnett
Thomas
Thurmond is Stricken with Paralysis at Red Stone
Mr. George H. Thurmond formerly of Clarke County and a former member of the Board of Education, now residing in Red Stone, was stricken with paralysis Sunday morning at his home and is reported to be in a rather serious condition. He has many friends in Athens and the county who will be sorry to learn of his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Erwi
Oglethorpe County
Erwin
Tom
Athens
Tom Erwin
John White
Georin
Banner-Herald Hke
Athing
Broad Street
Herald
George H. Thurmond
Clarke County
Board of Education
Red Stone
Reverend J A Bell Spoke at Lexington Church Services
Reverend J A Bell preached at Lexington Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening in place of Reverend W P Brooks. Bell reported four splendid meetings held at both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bell
Lexington
J. A. Hell
W. P. Brooks
Lexington Traptist Church
Dr. Bell
Perviews
Revival collection tops two thousand in Georgia meeting
SAVANNA GA The first collection during Kypsy Smith Jr revival services totaled 2100 dollars with total take at 2190 dollars by Sunday night. Another collection is planned for Wednesday and a final special collection for Kypsy on the last night. The revival is estimated to cost six thousand dollars. Mr B Shipp, ordinary of Green County, visited Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Kypsy Smith, Jr
Kypsey
SHIVP
B. Shipp
Green County
Athena
Constantiniople
Associated Press
Panday
Dardanelles
Chanak
Beikos
Constantinople
Treasury to issue 500 million in 4.25 percent 30 year bonds
Washington announces sale of about 500 million dollars of four and a quarter percent thirty year treasury bonds to refund short dated debt. Bonds dated October 16 1922 bear interest semi annually April 15 and October 15. Redeemable after October 15 1947 with tax exemptions. Denominations range from 100 to 5 000 for registered bonds and 100 to 10 000 for bearer coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Retary Mellon
Treasury
Meat Packing in Modern Era Faces Readjustment and Growth
Chicago reports the meat packing industry has returned to normal and remains the nation’s largest enterprise. Thomas E. Wilson notes wholesale beef prices and wheat values stabilize, cites export declines and reduced poundage. He touts a planned platform including national education efforts and a research institute. Data show price comparisons from 1919 to 1922 and slaughter figures under federal inspection. Also mentions peonage trial in Atlanta tied to Jasper Faey and an associate in federal court.
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Chicago
Thomas E. Wilson
Institute of American Meat Packers
Wilson
Wilson Gard
United S
Clarke Poultry Association Organized in Clarke County
Clarke county poultry raisers met at the Chamber of Commerce in Athens and formed the Athens Poultry Association E C Paine was elected president S C Upson first vice president T W Morton second vice president L D Benton secretary treasurer and Prof J H Wood state college of agriculture judge of contests The group plans a big exhibit at the upcoming Athens Fair under fair association tent with American Poultry Association rules and expects at least five hundred birds from Clarke county plus displays from boys and girls clubs Exhibitors should contact Secretary Benton or Mr Carroll immediately
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Carroll
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Clarke County
Chamber of Commerce
Athens Poultry Association
E. C. Paine
S. C. Upson
T. W. Morton
L. D. Benton
J. H. Wood
State College of Agriculture
Paine
Athens Fair Association
The
Fair Association
American Poultry Association
Benton
Poultry Association
Carroll
Father Drowns Three Children Then Shoots Self
Rochester man William B. Wheeler killed his three children aged 5, 2, and 6 months by drowning them in a bath tub, then shot himself. Police blame despair over unemployment. a note left beneath the door explained the act and directed disposition of bodies. Mrs. Wheeler found the scene after returning from church.
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Rochester
Ethelyn
Grace
Russell
William B. Wheeler
Wheeler
Merry Widow charms Athens crowds at Colonial Theatre
The Colonial Theatre opens with Henry W. Savage's Merry Widow revived after decades, pleasing Athens audiences with Donald Brian as the prince and Miss Marle Wells as Sonia. James Liddy, Tom Burton, and Peggy McClure lead a strong cast supported by Easter and Hazelton dancers. costumes and scenery meet high expectations as the show draws steady patronage.
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Tose
Henry W. Savage
Colonial Theatre
Hfe
Donald Brian
Prince
Broadway
Athens
Sonia
Marle Wells
James Liddy
Ludy
Tom Burton
Natalie
Peggy McClure
Easter
Hazelton
Mrs. Felton to Speak at Clarke County Fair
Mrs. William H. Felton of Cartersville Georgia is expected to address the Clarke county Fair opening October 23. Invitation extended Monday by the fair committee. she recently received an L L D from the University of Georgia and has become a nationally noted figure. Judges and Mrs Horace Holden will host her during her Athens visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Felton
Cartersville
Georgia
Clarke County
Felton
University of Georgia
Athens
Horace Holden
Gooseney Hardwick
United States
Clarke court disposes eighteen divorce cases in October term
Clarke Superior court adjourned the October term with eighteen divorce cases disposed. Fourteen verdicts were for divorce and four second verdicts granted. A true bill of murder was returned against Carson, a Tifton man, in a related case. he is out on bond after a preliminary trial.
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Clarke Superior Court
Bri
Carson
Tifton
Murray White
Negro
Robert Epting
Norbet Epting
Bertha Silvey Blackman
Grady Black
Hundred Plus Expected For Session Opening
Mrs James White presides at a reception as the first meeting begins at University Chapel at 8 15 o clock. Welcome addresses mark the start of the session with about five hundred participants anticipated.
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University Chapel
Athens Women Prepare for Georgia Federation Convention
Athens awaits the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs gathering with 500 delegates expected. The Athens Woman's Club hosts and Mrs James White plans a Prince Avenue reception this evening. The opening session runs 8:15 PM at the historic college chapel with state president Mrs James B Hays presiding.
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Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Georgian
W. W. Stark
James White
Athens Woman's Cluir
Prince Avenue
College Chapel
Unt
Mae
Aig
Charles Mercer Snelling
Athens Club
E. R Hoggson, Sr
V. Sanford
R. P. Brooks
W. D Beacham
Banford
Georgia Club Woman Drives Forestation Drive in State
Mrs. Stark led forestry efforts in Georgia, chairing ninth district conservation for the Federation of Women’s Clubs. She authored editorials on conserving trees, mobilized thirty editors, and organized district plans to enlist school superintendents, teachers, and local clubs for statewide forest preservation and funding.
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Stark
Georgia
Federation of Woman's Clubs
J. E. Hays
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Southern Forestry Congress
Atlanta
Andrew Joule
Forestry Congress
Georgia Forestry Association
Macon
Cutige
Reach
Bho Jo
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Larry Gantt
Baptist Men’s Bible Class
Ia Baptist Church
Wabbath Seloatelas
Mr Wikerson
Jy Recruis
Operty
Wilkerson
Crossley
G. H. Thurmond
Mellon
Ches, Wal
Akl
Porsong
Jasper Faey
Clarke Poultry Association
Colonial
Paris
Marquis Curzon
Poincaire
France
Turkey
Pasha
Mudania
Ishmet Pasha
Thrace
Shiloh
Black Sea
Lon
Harington
Ismet Pasha
Yenigril Hosington
Kemalst
Clarke Court
Fortson
Carithers
Briggs "Carson
W. W. Starx
Mrs
Athens Woman's Club
Georgian Hotel
C. M. Snelling
James B. Hays
Montesuma
Hays
Snelling
First Presbyterian
George C. Thomas
D. C
Fuad
Ultras
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