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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1922

Page

6

Larry Gantt's Column Weighs Women Vote Impact on Elections

The column argues women voters could decide contests, notes shifting political loyalties, and discusses South Carolina and Mississippi races. It asserts Cole Blease should not be governor, cites his penal record, and predicts Vardaman’s defeat with women's vote pivotal in Mississippi.

Ned South Carolina Mississippi Cole Blease Palmetto Blease Vardaman

Georgia Chief Justice William H. Fish Declares Re-Election Not Feasible

In a public note from Atlanta dated August 24 1922 Chief Justice William H Fish announces he will not campaign for re election to the Georgia Supreme Court due to duties and health He asks for public support while pledging continued faithful service and better work given his experience The piece notes rumors of impaired health but his colleagues on the bench attest to his vigor and readiness to continue in office

William H. Fish Supreme Court of Georgia Ion Fish People of Georgia Supreme Court Rejed Atlanta Georgia Campaigt Supreme Court of Georgiand Tish

Athens Dentists on Big Program for Eighth District Meet

A meeting of the Eighth District Dental Association will be held in Madison on September 19 with several Athens dentists on the program. The schedule includes operative dentistry, crown and bridge work, exodontia, and general discussions led by Dr. Lee Peacock Dr. E N Bowers Dr. J Thrailkill Dr. Pope B Tolliday and others. Leo Johnson a colored youth was arrested Wednesday night for stealing automobile tires and is held in the city prison pending further developments as another boy who was with him escaped during arrest.

Eighth District Dental Association Madison Athens Lee Peacock E, N, Bowers J. Thrailkill Pope Tolliday E. B. Hudson W.C. Wright R.B. Cuningham G. H. Dunlap Ententan UF. L Leo Johnson

Normal School Formally Opens Twenty-Ninth Session

The twenty ninth session of the State Normal School opened with chapel at Pound Auditorium. Rev Walter Anthony led devotionals and Rev S J Cartledge spoke for city ministers. President Pound praised the large attendance and new faculty members included Esther Benson Frances Bond Inez Sparks Annie Massey Kath leen Drake.

State Normal School Pound Walter Anthony Methodist Church J. Cartledge Esther Benson Frances Leibing Frances Bond J. W. Bailey Inez Sparks Annie V. Massey Broadhurst Kathleen Drake

Man Sentenced in Cotton Disappearance Case

Talbotton Georgia W J Thornton a well known former warehouse manager pleaded guilty to six indictments for larceny after trust in the disappearance of fifty bales of cotton valued at four thousand dollars from his warehouse. He was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary with five years suspended after one year served.

Talbotton W. J. Thornton Thornton

Clemson Boasts Excellent Coaches for 1921 Season

Clemson College unveils a star coaching staff for 1921 led by Doc Stewart. New assistants Captain T. E. May and Captain Frederick Roderick bring Oregon, Ohio, and Pacific Coast fame, with Fred W. Hamilton remaining as year round aide. Red Geddes may aid freshman coaching, boosting confidence in strong Clemson battles.

Clemson College South Stewart Clemson E. W. Shaw Nebraska T. E. May Frederick Roderick Ohio Pacific Coast Fred W. Hamilton Washington State College Brown Pennsylvania May Wooster Ohio)University Massillon Red” Geddes Fighting Center Tiger Ing Rouderick

Tillie Walker Hits 34th Homer in Doubleheader

Philadelphia report says Tillie Walker hit his thirty fourth home run of the season in the second game of a Boston Red Sox doubleheader. Pitcher Wintera was the pitcher against whom the homer occurred.

Tillie” Walker Philadelphia Boston Red Sox Wintera

Powerful film at Palace Theatre

Universal Jewel presents Human Hearts at the Palace Theatre for a two day engagement. The story follows Tom Logan and his mother through love, vice, and a moral climax as a city siren schemes to seize his father's farm and coal wealth.

Palace Theatre Hal Reid Wally House Peters Tom Logan Tom

Ex-Sandletter Martin McManus rises to big leagues

The former sandlot star Martin McManus, once sure of a major league future, becomes a rising batter with a .331 average at age 21. He embodies the dream from Chicago sandlot to the St. Louis Browns and beyond.

Martin McManus St. Louis Browns Sand Lot School Chicago Martin Cleveland Boston Philadelphia St. Louis New York Detroit Washington Cincinnati St. Louia Pittsburg St. Louis i Brooklyn Philadelph Bor Yes Resul Birmingham Mobile A Nashville Little Rock Atlanta New Orleans Orleans Mobile Ememnene Memphis Chattanooga Yaosnseseves

Kiwanis hears good cotton crop from proper calcium arsenate

Clarke county farmers using calcium arsenate report a fairly good cotton crop this season. Jones and Purcell note thousand acres of cotton and boll weevil control improves with proper application. Hartwell charter presentation planned for next Tuesday with General Walter Harris. Boys clubs aid hog raising as Clarke county weighs more small grains and forage crops.

Hartwell Mac, Howell W. C. Jordan Linton Gerdine Will King Meadow Harry Hinton F Club Joel A. Wier Presidentiai Bisel Jared Hi Clarke County Walt

Link Evens Series With Bedgood In Weekend Showdown

The Link grizzly tribe edged Bedgood 4 3 to force a decisive final, with Howard McWhorter delivering a home run and twelve for the season. Doc Slaughter and Pope added key hits as Link overcame a 3 3 tie through six innings to claim victory.

Grizzly Tribe Link Bedgood Howard McWhorter Link Crew Doc Blaughter Bob McWhorter Walter Pope Doc Slaughter Link Abrhe Moss Ginn Pittard Bedgood Abrhe Jan Slaughter Dean Sci Kytle Pope H. McWhorter

Jester and Mayor Nurture Market Proposal Delay

Mayor George C. Thomas says he did not call for a vote on the market men proposal, deeming hasty action unwise after endorsing a municipally owned abattoir and refrigeration plant. He preferred postponement to a regular meeting, with Friday night discussion likely deciding whether to accept the committee’s recommendation or drop the issue.

George C. Thomas

Senator Walsh of Massachusetts Named Campaign Chairman

Senator Walsh of Massachusetts was chosen to chair the Democratic Senate campaign committee. Senator Underwood of Alabama, the minority floor leader, announced the selection. Frank A. Hampton was named secretary to the committee.

Washington Senator Walsh Massachusetts Underwood Alabama Frank A.hampton Simmons North Carolina

Masonic Conclave Set by Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery

A stated meeting of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery No 14 K T is announced for Friday evening in the Masonic Temple at 8:30. It is a business and social gathering with no degree work. Sir Knights are urged to attend. E C Paine E C MNO G Quinn Recorder.

Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery No. 14 K. T Masonic Temple E. C, Paine E. C. Mno Quinn

War on insect foes urged by Dr. Edwin E. Slosson

Dr. Edwin E. Slosson argues that humanity fights microbes far harder than visible beasts. He decries the lack of a sanitation secretary, urges domestic defense against vermin, and warns that houses and streets harbor hidden carriers from malarial mosquitos to roaches.

Edwin E. Slosson Beelzebub Navy Mallat Etary

Lovely Garden Party Honors Louie Hutchins Sunday School Class

A large garden party at the Hutchins home honored the First Baptist Church Sunday School class, Circle 4. Hostesses Mrs Oscar Abn Cox Mrs L J Dorsey Davis Mrs Jon Mrs H A leader H B Hoover Mrs cock Mrs D W Lovktin and Hugh Gordon welcomed guests. Refreshments were served and Mrs J C Hutchins spoke about her Maryland trip. The event was informal and well received.

First Baptist Church Circle 4 Tugs Oscar Abn D. Cox L. J. Dorsey Davis Jon J. (. Hutchins Maryland Eee

Bullock-Barr ett wedding set for Thursday at 6 o'clock

The marriage of Miss Lola Let Bullock and Mr. Clifford Barrett will be a social event at the bride's home on Boulevard. The ceremony will be followed by a reception and they will reside in Akron after traveling via Atlanta.

Lola Bullock Clifford Barrett W. H. Bullock Boulevard E. H. Jennings Prince Avenue Baptist Church Vickory Toccoa Akron Ohio Atlanta

Former Alabama Governor Emmet O'Neil Dies After Illness

Former Alabama governor Emmet O'Neil died early Thursday morning at 6:45 in this city after several weeks of illness. He suffered a stroke in Battle Creek Michigan where he was receiving treatment six weeks ago and had partially recovered before being moved to his home.

O’neal Alabama Emmet O'Neil Battle Creek Mich

Lieutenant Hinton Spends Night In Cuba Then Resumes Flight

Lieut. Hinton and party spent the night at Atilla Cuba port before resuming their flight. They took off at 7:10 PM for Port Au Prince as reported in the dispatch.

Lieut. Hinton Cuba Atilla Ton Port Au Prince Hay

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Virginia Burley Coronteur Liccerr & Mizas Tonacco Larry Gantt Hardwick Cheson Woodrow Wil aAble Marcus W. Beck Sam'l Atkinson Ae le Normal School Jere M. Pound S. J. Cartledge Banner-Herald R. F. Christian the Sporting World Earle Watson THE Chris Jones Jones Mr. Jones Clayton Street Sandletter Kiwanis Jones Purcell Link Evens Pet. W. Davis McWhorter eWhorter W. Thornton Jester Sewell Walsh Mass Van-Nil Forbes Peda Kiwantand U. S California Louie Hutchins WoMans Club Woman's Club Farrar Bond Edward Hightower Sparta Mary Cresswell Emily Cloud Texinstes Lucile Cook Trylee Carlton Maggie Wilson Watswith Duistkinsville Jeasie McGregor Clarke Jack Augusta Walter Bishop Hush Gordon Morton West Point Meen Jerre Irene Roberts Montenter Cello Monda Tnerene Roberts State Normal Um —m— Ira Allen Talmadge Marion Maid Talmadge O. M. Houser Fort Varney
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