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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1916

Page

5

Third Conference Of Athens Women At Y M C A This P M

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Athens Y M C A will hold its third conference this afternoon at 4 in the new building. Invitations go to mothers wives sisters and relatives of former members and to any interested women. The plan calls for furnishing rooms with items donated by individuals and groups, with funds already raised and more needed to complete gymnasium and room equipment.

Y. Mc. A Young Men's Christian Association Ladies of Athens Fellowship Hall Athens Young Men’s Christian Association Forbes

Pays Tribute to His Old Friend Prince Hodgson

A letter from Larry Gantt lauds Prince Hodgson, an Athens resident who has lost his sight, praising his long service in the Confederate army and his lifelong civic devotion. The tribute highlights his cheerful resignation, generosity, and Christian conduct as a valued friend and neighbor. The piece closes with an unrelated Jitney Offer advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar.

Prince Hodgson Athens Appomattox Larry Gantt

Charlie Chaplin in The Count at the Strand today

The Strand presents Charlie Chaplin in The Count with Edna Purviance and others, delivering nonstop laughter from a tailor shop sight gag to a high society exit. Also shown are The Pretenders with Emmy Wehlen and a strong supporting cast, plus Liberty and Lonesome Luke at the Elite. Pietro returns Monday with four showings starting at 2 p.m.

Charlie Strand Charlie Chaplin Chaplin Count Edna Purviance Eric Campbell Leo White Charlotte Mineau METRO Emmy Wehlen Metro-Rolfe Miss Wehlen Hean Hume Paul Gordon Howard Esdell Kate Blanche Charles Eldridge Sterling Edwin Holt Pretender Pettingills Fifth Avenue Adirondacks Elite Liberty Helen Gibson Elite To2ater Pietro

Bankers Aid Farm Program Expands Nationwide

The American Bankers Association agricultural commission reports progress in spreading the safe farming doctrine to all states. Joseph Hirsch highlights state efforts from North Dakota to California, Michigan to Virginia, and notes the role of county agents, youth clubs, and cooperative marketing in boosting farm profitability and rural stability.

Associated Press Kansas City Agricultural Commission of the American Bankers Joseph Hirsch Corpus Christi Tex North Dakota Washington Bankers and Business Men’s California Idaho Michigan Missouri Iowa Kansas Iowa Association Pennsylvania Ohio Vermont New Jersey Massachusetts Tee Virginia Ruras College Georgia South Carolina Texas Bankers’ Association Altere Hirsch Southern News Hitech

Unusual Summer Strains Local Children and Families

A string of hot days and scarce school programs create stress for families as children face long afternoons with limited activities. Local agencies report rising demand for summer outreach and safe spaces.

City Takes a Page in Facts About Ga

Last night at a council meeting a committee of three including Harry Hodgson was formed to represent the Chamber of Commerce in a request for funds to publish a page in Facts About Georgia. The body unanimously voted 100 for the project, matching a prior county appropriation. Georgia Chamber compiler Geldert attended but offered no additional facts.

Harry Hodgson Hodgson Soule Geldert Georgia Chamber of Commerce Georgia

Reception Honors Agricultural Students at Lumpkin Hill College

Last night the Agricultural Society hosted a large reception for all students enrolled in agricultural courses at Lumpkin Hill College. Faculty and their ladies attended, aiding in what was described as the most delightful event yet held at the Agricultural College.

College Lumpkin Hill The Agricultural Society Agricultural College

Five Year Old Child Dies in High Shoals

The five year old son of Mr and Mrs T P Scott of High Shoals Ga died tonight about 6 30. The funeral and burial will be held tomorrow in High Shoals.

High Shoals T. P. Scott

Freshman Club Meeting Slated at University of Georgia

A Freshman Club gathering is scheduled at the University of Georgia on Monday afternoon at 6, to be held at the S A Eye location.

Freshman Club University. of Georgia S.A. Eye

Baseball results keep pace as rain halts several games

American League results show Detroit defeated St Louis 4 to 1 while Boston topped New York 3 to 0. other games postponed by rain. National League games were all rained out.

American Detroit Boston New York

Mississippi College 32 Marion Beauties Home for Sale

Auction notice for a beautiful Milledge avenue home in Clinton Mississippi. The Coleman property will be sold at the courthouse door on Tuesday October 3 between 10 and 11 a m to the highest bidder. A C Erwin & Company and Thomas & Thomas will show the house to prospective buyers.

Y. Coleman Milledge Avenue A. C. Erwin & Compand Thomas & Thomas Court House

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Bed’s Dairy Lunch West Clayton St Ff Hanks ATHE Y. Mcg Chamberlain Emmy Wehlen Foley & Co Chicago Ill Foley U. S. Bankers and Agriculture Clintoh, Miss Mississippi ‘College Marion F. Ez. Hartmeister H.r.ee & Sons
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