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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1922

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Soon To Test Oil Flow In Franklin

A Carnesville oil prospect story notes hopeful deposits beneath the town. An expert tied to the Southern Railway sees favorable geology and predicts a test well funded by St. Lou is capitalists, with wider wells if profitable. The piece also promotes Palace theatre showings and local business boosts.

Larry Gantt Barnesville Carnesville Bankes White Carntasville Southern Railway Toccoa Carneaville St. Loula Palace Theatre Athens Zenda Athene Herald

Morgenthau Says Germany Delays Reparations to France

Former American ambassador to Turkey Henry Morgenthau argues Germany is delaying reparations as a diplomatic tactic. He predicts France will force payment and, if needed, use force to secure it. Morgenthau praises England’s rebuilding, warns France must stay secure, and says there is no magic fix for postwar Europe. He urges calm, stating rebuilding cannot begin until Germany pays.

Milton Bronner London Henry Morgenthau Turkey Germany France Berlin Morgenthau Epee Poincare Europe England Bi Versailles

University Registration Sets Freshmen Records in 1922

One hundred forty five students, many women, registered at the University on the first day of the 1922 23 session. From 9 to 5 the Academic building was crowded. Freshmen outnumber veterans, who take experience matters in registration, while many are sporting red caps and shaved heads.

Tandy Banner and Herald Athens’ Banner-Herald Hale Brothers

Christian Endeavor Conventionette Held in Athens

Athens and surrounding county host a Christian Endeavor Conventionette on September 29 led by the Athens C E Union. Charles F Evans Southern secretary of the Boston Union Society directs the conference and main address. Miss Mamie Jean Cole leads the Junior meeting at 3:30, Nancy Lowe Morton assists, and Gladys Sheppard oversees the Intermediates at 4. Personal conferences follow at 5:50 with a banquet at 6. The program features songs and talks by various societies.

Athens Christian Endeavor Athena Christian Endeavor Union C. E. Society South Charles F. Evans Union Society of Christian Endeavor Boston Watt Mamie Jean Cole C. BE Mijas Nancy Lowe Morton North East Georgia Misa Gladys Sheppard

Ford Seeks Way Out Of Fuel Crisis In Industrial Tie Up

Detroit report says Henry Ford renewed efforts to solve the fuel problem after plant suspensions tied to coal shortages. Edsel Ford voiced hope that a national plan may ease the crisis and restore work at Ford plants.

Detroit Mich Associated Preas Henry Ford Ford Dee Profitcers Edsel B. Ford United States

Bibb Lynch Probe Jury Adjourns In Macon

In Macon Bibb County the grand jury adjourned on Monday as the sixth week of the probe into the lynching and other disorders connected with the death of John Glover, alleged slayer of Sheriff Walter Byrd, continued.

Bibb Lynch Macon John Glover Walter C. Byrd Ngrees Bibb County Ultesnte

Athens Dentists to Meet in Madison for District Session

A large number of Athens dental surgeons travel to Madison Tuesday for the Eighth District Dental Society semi annual session. The program covers operative dentistry to orthodontia with talks by Dr. Slaughter Clarke Bowers Ware and Loughridge among others. A barbecue for visiting dentists follows the business session beginning at 10:00.

Athens Madison Eighth ‘District Dental Society Ae 4A Atheny Aentjats Tegture G. Slaughter W. A. Clarke A. Bowers D. Lee Peacock E. N Bowers Pope Holliday J. C May E.'B.’ Hudson W. C. Wright N. G. Slaughter A. 8. Hopkins F. C, Reid E. B. Cade A. N. Bowers D. L. Cloud J. Ware J. R. McDaniel R. E. Cunningham G. H. Dunlap L. D. Loughridge Ben Durham

Mosquito Kills Woman in Local Tragedy

A mosquito bite caused a fatal blood infection killing Mrs. Mary Workman, 46, wife of a local resident, leaving eight children and her husband, who survive her. The tragedy occurred last night in this area.

Mary Workman Workman

Railroad Shop Strikes Ebb As Workers Return In South

In Atlanta area reports say about 800 Seaboard Airline shop workers return to Jacksonville and 400 to Raleigh Raleigh, easing the rail labor standstill in the south. Conferences begin in Macon with Macon Dublin and Savannah lines as leaders seek to end the long walkout.

Atlanta Associated Press Seaboard Jacksonville Rateigh Ni C Macon Dublin Savannah Raleigh Seaboard Norfolk M. D North Land East B. M. Jewell New York Central Voserer Chicago Baltimore Warfield Jewell

Southern Railway Strike Ends as Agreement Signed

Southern Railway officials and strikers signed the Warfield Willard Jewell agreement on Monday, ending the strike. Oilers were telegraphed to inform division labor leaders to instruct men to return to work immediately, while rail officials told shop foremen to hire applicants from the strikers.

Washington Associated Press Southern

Rescue crews near entombed miners in California mine

The Kennedy mine Argonaut tunnel, linking to the Kenlidy mine, has been widened for rescue teams after 22 days with 47 men entombed. Officials say there is no Argonaut cave in on the 4200 foot level as rescuers race levels to break into the Argonaut while preserving ventilation. Byron O. Pickard reports bodies believed beyond the second bulkhead with gloves and canvas ordered for handling remains near the 4250 foot level.

Jackson Callf Associated Preas Byron O. Pickard Federal Bureau of

League of Nation Asked To Settle Near East Muddle

Geneva reports the League of Nations faces pressure to intervene to halt Asian Minor warfare and ease refugee distress. British officials in London reject further military action while preparing to discuss defense of a new zone around the Dardanelles with allied chiefs. News describes tensions at Constantinople and Smyrna, with Jugo-Slavia seeking British cabinet guidance.

League of ‘Nation East Muddle Geneva League of Tions Asia Minor League of Day Freidt Josef Nazen International Commission For Russian Relief Britain London Asseed Press Ing Ita Cavan Hugh Nentagoes Creneiard Strai Forternoon M. Ij Jugo-Slavia Cantar Smyrna Kemel Pasha Isamid Greit Tain Ia

Clarke County commissioners to set tax rate this Tuesday

Clarke county roads and revenues commissioners will meet Tuesday to set the tax levy for the current year. The expected base county rate is 5 mills plus 5 mills state, totaling 13 mills per thousand. A large assessment drop could cut county taxes by about 13,007.72 dollars from last year.

Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Clarke County

Money Stolen From Cloverhurst Club Office

The Cloverhurst Country Club office was broken into Saturday night and $24 in cash stolen. Clerk D. G. Anderson stored the money overnight. a wooden box was pried, a wire screen removed, and a window raised. The exit possibly used the same window or rear door. Police were notified but no arrest yet. many local colored boys work as caddies and may know who planned the theft.

Cloverhurst Country Club D. G. Anderson Ee Fa

Mrs Harding Improves. President Leaves White House for Golf

Reports say Mrs Harding's condition at the White House has improved, allowing the President to venture outside for a round of golf after ten days of critical illness. He then planned to resume official duties, including discussions on a soldier bonus.

Dr Anthony Will to Lecture at Oconee Methodist Church

Walter Anthony reports that Dr Anthony Will will deliver a lecture at the Oconee Methodist Church. The event highlights a noted speaker in local religious circles and aims to inform congregants about contemporary topics.

Anthony Will Oconee

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