Who Is the Father Behind Athens Government Change
A critical letter questions the origins of a movement for radical municipal government changes in Athens. The author demands names of leaders, funders, organizers, and the committee behind the campaign, urging transparency before voters decide on the measure. The piece highlights secrecy and scrutiny over who guides the effort and pays for it.
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Athens
Vox Populi
Wibo
Commission
New York
Georgia
South
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Iis
Voters warned against radical commission government plan
An Athens reader argues against adopting a commission form of government citing dangers to public schools, fiscal policy, and city patronage. He questions recall provisions and warns of political influence over hiring, urging voters to keep the current system and use existing recall mechanisms.
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Athens
Jim
Uence
Mary
Columbia
Birmingham
Ala
Christian Church Barbecue Moves To Tuck Building
Damp weather pushes the church barbecue to the Tuck Building on Clayton street beside Darsey Furniture, serving from 12 to 3 p m. The piece also rails at concentrated political power and cites a Birmingham bribery case as a warning about commission government.
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Christian Church
Tuck
Clayton Street
Darsey Furniture Company
Sarepta Baptist Association to Meet in Winterville
Winterville Georgia readies for the Sarepta Baptist Association annual session to be held Tuesday and Wednesday with a large tent on the school ground for services. The Winterville Methodist church pledged support and will aid in entertaining visitors from Athens, as Moderator John D. Mell promises an engaging program.
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Winterville
Sarepta Baptist Association
Methodist Church In Conference
John D. Mell
Athens
Error in City School Enrolment Figures Corrected
Yesterday’s city public school enrolment report misprinted West Athens colored school figures. The first day attendance was 371 instead of 344, turning a supposed decrease into a 27 student rise, with a single room housing 83 in the upper grades.
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West Athens
No Evidence Links Locklin to Forgery Case
T E Locklin, a local young man, was yesterday cleared in a preliminary trial before Judge Foster. The case involved four checks totaling over 100 dollars bearing Cutler’s name. A handwriting comparison found no connection, and the warrant was dismissed.
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T. E. Locklin
Foster
Cutler
Locklin
Williams
Lockli
Busy Bee Cafe Prepares For Fall Service Boom
The Busy Bee Cafe on College Avenue near Broad Street aims to serve the campus with better equipment and prices this fall. It pledges quality meals and good service for ladies and gentlemen, with meal tickets offered to students at reasonable rates. The Georgia boys are a key customer base.
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Busy Bee
College Avenue
Broad
University
Georgia
Sun
Preachers Enlisted for Y W C A Dedication
Ministers from town churches invited to the dedication of the new Y W C A Athletic Building. They are asked to announce the service from the pulpit at 5 o clock Sunday morning.
Banana with Its Name Upon Side Found in Sale
Last night Captain H. N. Thomas who runs a store near the S A L station reported a peeled banana in a bunch opened for sale that bore a name in good script on the under side. The word Tom was plainly written and the method remains a mystery.
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H. N. Thomas
Tom
Clarke County Sunday School Assn. president offers programs
Rev. Troy Beatty, president, says Clarke County Sunday School Association will mail programs to pastors and superintendents who request them by phone for the Winterville meeting.
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Troy Beatty
Clarke County Sunday School Association
Winterville
Circus Agent Seeks Athens Booking Faces Licensing Hurdle
Charles Fick the agent for the Robinson Shows visited Athens yesterday staying at the Langes House. He aimed to book the circus in the city but said the license was practically prohibitive. Also noted were notes on produce including green tender beans green corn bed peppers.
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Charles Fick
Robinson
Langes House
Athens
Fleming Postmaster Row Sparks Rucker Nomination
Telegrams from Athens report Fleming asked to resign and Jeptha J. Rucker nominated for Athens postmaster. Washington dispatch notes Tribble backing Rucker. Fleming comments on impending resignation and 10 day response period. News recalls Athens post office battles and prior removals.
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Fleming
J. Ji. Rucker
Rucker
Senate
Athens
Pastor to Give a Reason for the Hope That Is Within Him
Rev. Charles C. Jarrell of the First Methodist Church outlines a sermon series titled Why I believe the Bible to Be the Word of God. Topics include The Bible Under Trial and The Empty Tomb the Fortress of the Faith, beginning September 21 at the Lumpkin and Hancock church.
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Charles C. Jarrell
First Methodist Church
Jesus
Christ
Lumpkin Street
Hancock Avenue
Y W C A Girls Practice Dedication Hymn
The Y W C A girls meet at the athletic building Saturday at 8 pm to practice the Dedication Hymn for Sunday afternoon service. There will be some fun afterward.
Knights Templar Convocation Slated This Friday Evening
The Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery will convene a fall and winter meeting at 8 o'clock this Friday evening in the asylum. All Sir Knights are expected to attend.
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Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery
Knights Templar
Knight
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Arnold & Abney
Secker Pears
Sarepta
Association of Baptist Churches
Biz
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S. J. Tribble
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Wilson
Mr. Fleming
Jep” Rucker
Banner
Washington
Journal
Ralph Smith
William Fleming
Burleson
Congressman Tribble
Tribble
Jeptha Rucker
Pink Morton
Roosevelt
Mat Davis
Harrison
Clarke County
Morton
McKinley
Asylum
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