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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1920

Page

8

Short Notes of Interest in Athens Savings and Local Ads

Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually from January 1 and July 1. Numerous small ads cover services from plumbing to auto repair, plus wanted and for sale notices for homes, engines, mattresses, furniture, and personal items. Local business names include Jester Insurance, W. G. Tiller, and Erwin & Company with rental and real estate notes.

Athens Athens Savings Bank

Costa Delicatessen Shop Ad Promotes Fresh Produce

An old Athens Georgian Hotel notice invites business and student patrons to the Costa Delicatessen Shop listings of fresh produce and meats. It also advertises lunch specials from 12:30 to 2:30 priced at seventy five cents and hotel dinners from 6:30 to 9 p m.

Athens

Greene County Farm Bureau Campaign Planned

Greene County farmers arrange details for the Farm Bureau campaign starting September 1 and continuing through October, with a campaign movement planned by local organizers.

Greene County Plans Farm Bureau Campaign Greene County Farm Bureau Greene

Dorsey Shuts Out McWhorter in Close League Game

Ed Dorsey’s team edged Bob McWhorter’s squad in a tense Y league clash yesterday afternoon. McWhorter’s nine had a key bases loaded moment but Andy struck out and the game swung on tight second half defense as Dorsey pulled ahead for the win.

Dorsey McWhorter Bob ‘McWhorter Costa Ww.t Andy Bob Aban Fat Erwin Conolly Abe Whitey Davis Monay Esseee Piesa

Baseball scores from American and National leagues

The report lists numerous game results across American and National leagues. Cleveland defeated Washington and Chicago, while New York and Philadelphia posted varied scores. In the National league Brooklyn beat Cincinnati and Boston topped St Louis, with several other city matchups noted. Southern section records include New Orleans Mobile Little Rock Nashville Birmingham Atlanta Chattanooga Memphis and more.

Cleveland Washington Chicago New York Louis Sconiadelphia Detroit Boston New Orleans Mobile Little Rock Nashville Birmingham Atlanta Chattanooga Memphis

Jewish Congregation Celebrates Holidays

Rabbi Lichstenstein conducts services at the local Jewish synagogue during the present observance. He preached last night on Progress and Regress at the regular evening service. Regular Shabbat Bhubah service at 10 o clock this morning with the entire congregation expected to attend. Sunday school teachers pupils and friends urged to attend the junior congregation at 10 30 Sunday morning. Watch Your Step is the discourse for the Day of Atonement evening service at 8 Tuesday. Anginifia tion will be the morning subject Wednesday at 10 and the Souls of the Departed for the afternoon service. The children's service at 7 30 Wednesday afternoon.

Rabbit Morris Lichstenstein New -York Slocal Shol Rabb

Appalachee Baptist Association closes successful session

The Appalachee Baptist Association held its seventy fifth session at Hill Church in Oconee County on September 15 and 16. Rev. W H Faust of Winder elected moderator and Rev. John H. Wedd named mission secretary. Introductory sermon by J D Cafill and sermon on gods by Rev. Henderson. Largest crowd in association history attended.

Winder Gesfon Appalachee D. Cafill Leroy Spy Rowan S- Walker Bold Springs Walton We “Henderson John H. Wedd

Advertising in Atlanta school text books questioned

The Atlanta mayor and city officials scrutinize state adopted texts for advertising content in school books. Officials seek guidance from State Superintendent Brittain on whether advertising in textbooks is permitted and if publisher samples used by the board constitute advertising.

Atlanta James Li Board of Education M. Li. Brittain Brittain Reveas Ues Taatiteet Iit

Thornton Stands For Re election To Council From The Fourth Ward

Thornton seeks re election to the city council representing the fourth ward. The imperfectly transcribed note cites his long service, active support from neighbors, and claims his leadership has benefited the city through continued participation in council proceedings.

Thornton Council Aq Aldgei Inne ‘Council Benoral

Celebration of Adoption of U S Constitution Listed

In Atlanta on September events marked the anniversary of the United States Constitution with a patriotic program at the hall of representatives. Dignitaries and citizens joined in commemorations highlighting the founding document.

Atlanta Elie Tafkattractive Romhiemor JoLenh

American Housewife urged to join wartime meat savings drive

Miss Edith C. Strauss directs a division of women’s activities under the War Department campaign led by Miss A. The program promotes buying government inspected canned meats to cut living costs. Dealers are urged to stock beef and corned beef at prices lower than market, benefiting consumers and distributors alike.

Signal Corps Morse War Baker Co-operative Washington War Department Edith C. Strauss Theartment of Justice Aes Atateanizations Weondiriods Aimetica United States Wader Prupervision Xand Theie Shousewives Waartment

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