FutureCommercial Survey Sees Athens Growth and Hotels
A Southern Bell expert completed a two month study of Athens in 1933, mapping growth trends and future business needs. He predicts a new hotel near the City Hall/Gerdine area and an additional office building near the First Baptist corner, with expansion likely if the Methodist move continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Hell Telephone Company
Athens
Etherly
Southern Bell
City Hall
Gerdine
Scudder
Holman
Clayton
Collerend Lumpkin
Hekelford
Seat
First Baptist Corner
First Baptist
Hi and
Milledge
East Athens
South Lumpkin
Broad Street
Lumpkin
Compres
G. M
Pike
Whitehall Road
Jeferson Pike
Winterville Road
Will Consult Improvements Post Office In Athens
Congressman S. J. Tribble plans talks this week with postmaster Capt. J. H. Rucker on proposed post office improvements. Rucker notes staff changes, project expansions for wholesale zones, and anticipated residential and industrial growth along Broad, Clayton, and Milledge corridors in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tribble
Atheng
J. H. Rucker
Rucker
Smith
Stovall
Prominent Cavannarian Dies During Athens Visit
Abraham Faulk of Savannah aged eighty four died suddenly at his granddaughter Mrs Max Michael’s Grady avenue home while visiting Athens with four generations under one roof. He had lived in Savannah for nearly fifty years and was noted for his courteous refined nature. Funeral arrangements route the body to Savannah then Charleston for interment in the family plot after a brief service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Faulk
Savannah
Max Michael
Grady Avenue
Mr. Faulk
Athens
Celia Terese ‘Michael
J. A. Solomons
Michael
Lime Faulk
Faulk
Wayhington Faulk
David Faulk
Abraham Facik
Central of
Charleston
Mrs George Hubbard Died After Stroke at 50
Yesterday at noon Mrs George Stubberd died at her Broad Street home from paralysis. Funeral services were set for 4 pm at Nicholson with the burial at Athens. The Hubbard family includes husband and sons Howard Woodie Rufus and Nat Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
George Stubberd
Nicholson
Athens
Howard
Woodie
Rufus
Nat Hubbard
Garden Club Notice and Local Plans Meeting
A garden club requests all outside prize donors for the recent flower and vegetable show send premiums to the YWCA by Wednesday morning, when an important club meeting will be held. Secretary Mrs. C. D. Cox thanks contributors and notes wider city plans including the Greater Georgia Campus project and a prep school for boys and a college for young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C, D, Cox
Tiows
Greater Georgia
Preas Ineligible Rumor At Tech In Atlanta
Speculation in Atlanta claims Riverside star Preas has been ruled ineligible by the S A A and will miss the Mercer game and likely the season. Reports tie in Nance and mention prior cases of Howell Peacock and Norton. A Tech official denied final ruling but cited a pending action connected to tuition payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auanta
Tech
Southern Athletic Association
Preas
Riverside Star
Southern
Mercer
Bingham
Preas J
South
Nance
Colorado
Colorado School of Mines
Tech. S. 1
John Morris
Association
Randell
Bingham College
Riverside
Howell Peacock
Georgia
Peacock
Norton
Moore Indictment Sparks Supportive Testimonials from Friends
Amid pending charges, Moore receives public endorsements from friends who praise his character and express confidence in his integrity. The tributes appear in local notices and letters to the editor underscoring trust in his conduct and seeking fair treatment.
Eve of Trial Letters Endorsing Gulfport Man
J C Moore faces five indictments for larceny after trust tied to insurance deals. Amid Gulfport gossip, two letters from local business peers praise his character and note his past Gulfport ties, debts settled, and banking balance, asking public justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess
Gulfport
J. C. Moore
Benedict to Wed Former Athens Lady in Macon
Dr S C Benedict president State Board of Health to wed Mrs Kate Taylor formerly Miss Kateall of Athens at her Macon home on October 23. The ceremony will be private with only two families present. Benedict, longtime Athens physician and dean of UGA School of Pharmacy, will be hosted by guests including Benedict sisters and friends from New York Atlanta and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Mohler
New Orleans
S. C. Benedict
State Board of Health
Athens
Macon
Kate Taylor
Kateall
Samuel Caldwell Benedict
Taylor
5. R. Duques
Benedict
School of Pharmacy
University of Georgia
Miss Benedict
S. Kavaud Benedict
Hicks
New York
Zaphue
Atlanta
Snowfall Sets Early Record for City History
Snow fell briefly yesterday morning around 9 34 o clock in the city, melting as it landed but marking the earliest snow line on record. A gale persisted with temperatures dipping toward forty below, following an unusually cold spell after a mild winter and Thanksgiving snow last year.
Clear Murder Charge Against Malcolm Smith in Athens Case
Malcolm Smith was brought before a jury in Athens on the murder case connected to the stabbing death of Horace Denton on Chase street. Testimony suggested a prior quarrel with Denton and Scoggins, but witnesses failed to tie Smith to the killing. he was present and attempted to mediate. Attorneys T. W. Rucker and W. L. Erwin represented Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Smith
Sus
Vic
Young Smith
Jillne
Horace Denton
Chase Street
Denton
Jack Scoggins
Smith
Scoggins
Messrs
T. W. Rucker
W. L. Erwin
Georgia Fire Prevention Society to Gather in Athens
The Georgia Fire Prevention Society plans a major gathering in Athens this week with about thirty members expected. Local hosts Southern Mutual and Columbia will host a luncheon and public meeting, while inspectors assess city building codes water supply and fire equipment for safety improvements. The event aims to review city ordinances, fire protections, and waterworks, with a public session on the 23rd and participation urged from the mayor council and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Fire Prevention Society
Southern Mutual
Whe Volumbia
Athens
Cer Fuan
Tueatus
Imi
Chamber of Commerce
State Fire Prevention Society
Uapd
Hugh Powell
Atlants
Rome
Brunswick
Columbus
Valdosta
Waycross Cordele
Moultrie
Elberton
Albany
Gstanes
Luton Hos
Opening Season Basketball at the YMCA
The YMCA hosts its opening season basketball event signaling the start of league play. Teams compete for early standings as local players and organizers kickoff the year with a community sports gathering.
Friday Night Basketball Opens Season in Athens
In Athens the YMCA opened its basketball season with a double header showing high energy and tight competition. The M A team won a close finish as Johnston nearly claimed victory. the Y A team also featured strong play. Due to injuries the lineup was re arranged and Tuesday’s games are set for 8 30 p m with invitations extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Nora Liddell
Johnston
Cummings
Brock
O'Farrell
Tuck Bennett
Stein
Liddell
Kytle
Bond
Broom
Kenyon
Sizer
Kelly
Vondereau
Brown
Lamkin
Vonderau
Weatherly
Jack Allen
Duggan
Will Irwin
Phenomenal Ready to Wear Ad Promises Value
In the Banner this morning a readable advertisement from Davi son Nicholson promotes ready to wear. The note claims good meat in these ads and suggests women in Athens should read and follow its guidance for tangible benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison-Nicholson
Athens
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Washington Streets
Talmadge
Washington
University Campus
Central and
Barberville
Prince
Milledge Avenue
Cobb Street
Scott
Georgia Deveopment Co
Fortson
McWhorter
Garden Club
Freasons
Moore
Miss
J C. Moore
Latin-American Coffee Co
Walter Harris
Davison-Nicholson Company
Jine
Latin-American Coffee CO. U
H. Huntsberzer
J T. Mohler
Mgr
Chas. Huntsberzer
P. G. Mohler
M.S
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