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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1921

Page

17

Fever Pitch as Banner Herald Drive Nears Finish

The Banner Herald drive enters its final lap with a last week push for subscriptions and a second payment scheme. Contestants rally as voters flood the campaign, hoping to win automobiles and other prizes through extended subscriptions and double vote offers ending October 22.

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House Refuses to Increase Members

Washington reports the house votes 146 to 142 to pre commit to the census committee on Siegel bill to raise size from 435 to 460 members after nine hours of debate. Opponents argue the body is unwieldy and extra members would not boost efficiency. This marks the second such action in a year, previous defeat of a plan to reach 483 members.

Washington House Census Committee Siegel Fairfield Indiana

Salvation Army Commander Dedicates Spartanburg Building

Miss Evangeline Booth commander of the Salvation Army in the United States arrives in Spartanburg for a two day stay. She dedicates the new Salvation Army building, preaches at First Baptist, lectures at Converse college auditorium with Governor Cooper introducing her, then departs for Cincinnati. More than 100 Salvation Army officers from the Southeast attend the conference.

Spartanburg 8. C Evangeline Booth Salvation Army United States First Baptist Church Converse College TR. A. Cooper South Carolina Cincinnati

Red Cross Elects Officers in Athens Telday

The Athens Red Cross will hold its annual officers election Thursday afternoon October 20 in Athens Clarke county. Polls open at 5 pm for two hours with no registration restrictions and citizens urged to participate. The Red Cross notes recent aid and job assistance provided to locals.

Oficers Athens Red Cross Athens Clarke County

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