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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1921

Page

8

Organ Farm Owners Plan To Rout Weevil

Madison Ga farmers pledged to shift from cotton to diversified crops ending cotton dependence. A morning meeting on small grains decided to plant improved seed wheat this fall. Peach growers forecast a large peach crop in Morgan county despite limited local markets. William Wey of Jasper County addressed the gathering urging adaptation to the county’s land and climate.

Madison Morgan County William Wey Jasper County

Hogs Growers Form County Association In Madison

The meeting of hog producers in Georgia formed a Swine Growers Association for the county. J Frank Stovall of Madison was elected chairman. Prof M P Jarnigan and Prof J R Fain of the State College of Agriculture led the discussions. Dr J Phil Campbell spoke on current conditions and remedies. Dairymen later elected Floyd C Newton as head with further outlines from the professors. Mayor R W Parker led local farmer efforts.

Georgia J. Frank Stovall Madison M. P. Jarnigan J. R. Fain State College of Agriculture J. Phil Campbell State College Floyd C. Newton Fain Jarrigan R. W. Parker

Ku Klux Klan Probe Focuses on Gloria Swanson

Atlanta authorities prepare a sweeping inquiry into allegations that the Ku Klux Klan exposed the organization in newspapers. Imperial Wizard W. J. Simmons says a full investigation will be conducted into charges facing the group while Fulton County jury plans to probe mutilation of police court books tied to a 1919 disorderly conduct case against Clarke and Mrs. Tyler.

Atlanta Imperial Prisonerlia Council of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Atlante W. J. Simmons Imperial Wizar Harges Jaek Msougar Johsonn A. Boykin Aday Fulton County Clarke

Local Hunters May Well Observe This

The article lists fall and winter game season dates and state and federal limits for species such as quail doves wild turkey and woodcock. It notes season ranges per species and mentions a female prohibition on migratory ducks and an upcoming 1950 fashion question.

Bride Found Dead After Honeymoon Disappearance

Union Conn. Mrs Norah Johnson Kettelle a 23 year old Radcliffe graduate and newlywed disappeared Sept 13 from a Lake Mashpang honeymoon camp. Her body was recovered from the lake on Thursday after her husband John Dunster Kettele of Cambridge Mass. returned to find her missing along with most of the cotching and the cottage boat and bathing suit. The coroner and state police examined the body.

Kettele

Kiwanis in Memphis Opens Four-State Convention

Representatives from Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas attend the first annual Kiwanis district convention in Memphis. Opening sessions included welcoming addresses and district reports. Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi to speak at a banquet Thursday night as officers are to be elected Friday. The event spans two days.

Memphis Enn Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas Repo John Sharp Williams

Grand jury urges family altar and parental watch in Elbert County

Elbert County grand jury presents urges to reread the old family altar and to parents keep closer watch over daughters. Night automobile riding condemned and mothers urged to supervise daughters’ conduct. The document reflects civic concerns and moral guidance from the Elberton assembly.

Elberton Pulton County Elbert

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Organ Farm The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company KU Klux Klan Gloria Swanson Ton Grand Jury Hely Miss Swanson Paramount Elinor Glyn Cecil B. DeMile Anatol Woodcock W. H. M Collins Bride Lake Kiwanis Ivafer Deith League Geneva Ahr Tions de Trio Compris Esthonia Letvia Lithuania Arya Assembly Sexsi Esthonie Jugo-Slav Letviaitisa Jugo-Slavia Broad Street G. L. Oldham F. Hofmeister Broad St Athens, Ga Thens Lexington Compathens Athens Banner-Herald Salesmanship Club Columbia Sport J.M. Hood Athens, Georgia Shackelford Bldg Lexington
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