Directors Y M C A Hold Important Annual Meeting
The Young Men's Christian Association in Athens will hold its annual board meeting this afternoon at 6 o'clock with a brief session followed by supper at 7 served by the ladies auxiliary. The year ended October 31 with 906 members and 1 207 boys and men using the association, plus 4 070 one day memberships and 2 867 visitor passes, totaling 8 144 participants. The current fund drive for 1921-22 has faced delays, and the meeting is expected to address finances and future plans as the organization nears the thousand member mark.
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Young ‘Men's Christian Association
Athens
Clarke County
Ttrect
Conference of Y M C A Boys Secretaries Heads to Athens
A conference of boys work secretaries from Atlanta Macon and Augusta meets in Athens at the Y M C A. H F Montague state secretary plans the north Georgia older boys conference set for February. The gathering aims to develop leaders for the state through organized and unorganized youth programs.
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H. FE. Montague
Atlanta
Macon
Augusta
Athens
Athens Association
North Georgia
Montague
France
Army Y. M. C. A
Louisville
Young Men's Christian Association
Commonwealth
Chamber cited for unfairness in grain trade
The Minneapolis chamber of commerce its board directors and members and the manager of a publishing company publishers of the Cooperative Manger and Farmer are cited by the Federal Trade Commission to answer charges of unfair competition in the grain trade.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Chamber of Commerce of
Minneapolis
Manger and Farmer
Federal Trade Commission
Shepard's Sister Testimony in Alleged Poison Plot Case
The transcript from Macon on December 16 cites statements by Fred D. Shepard last June about a poison plot involving Paula and others. Mrs. Alice Crandall, Shepard's sister, testified the defense sought to show she acted to warn Shepard before he testified, naming associates and family members in the contested remarks.
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Associated Press
Macon
Fred D. Shepard
Paula
Selton
Shepard
Alice Crandall
iedyMre
Crandall
Shepard Beford
Rs. Cutts Tockdied
Ord
Pigeon-Toed Walk Advised For Youthful Feet
Pittsburg experts advise women with fine feet to walk with a light springy step and pick up marbles with their feet. H. Whitter, an orthopedic specialist, says shoes influence posture and mood, urging care in foot behavior.
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Pittsburg
H. Whitter
Exposition of Own Your Own Home Planned nationwide
National Thrift Week committee with the Savings division of the U S Treasury and 37 organizations will sponsor own your home expositions in many cities January 17 to 23 to aid housing efforts. The American Institute of Architects offers a $15 000 prize national competition for small economical houses and bungalows. On January 20 own your own home day will urge small means and foreign born builders to own homes as Americanization. Chicago and New York expositions follow with larger scale plans in March and April respectively.
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Associated Press
New York
National Thrift Week Committee
Cooperaion
Savings Division
United States Treasury Department
Adolph Lewisoan
American Institute of Architects
Chicago
Masked Robbers Kill Jewelry Merchant on Fifth Avenue
Three masked men entered an eighth floor jewelry firm on Fifth Avenue New York this afternoon. They shot and killed Edwin W. Andrews a member of the firm bound and gagged three others and escaped with jewels valued at 100 000 dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
Fifth Avenue
Edwin W.andrews
Frm
Concrete Steamer Pallas Lodged on Gilley Ledge Maine
The concrete steamer Pallas lies wedged on Old Gilley Ledge near Penobscot Bay after a February storm. Eleven crewmen perished, and wrecking attempts have ended with the craft left in place. The vessel remains on a keel stance with water flooding holes, while the rest of the crew was rescued.
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Associated Press
Rocklind
Pallas
Maine
Old Gilley Ledge
Penobscot Bay
Searsport
Norfolk
Coghland
Kiwanis elects officers at Athens club meeting
W F Dorsey of Dorsey Furniture Co was chosen president with Max Michael as vice president. Board includes J W Barnett city engineer and Graves Jepson insurance leader. The group raised over 40 000 for the University of Georgia Million Dollars Endowment Fund. Blanton Fortson retires as president.
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W. F. Dorsey
Dorsey’ Furniture Company
Athens
Kiwanis Club
Max Michael
Green & Michael
J. W. Barnett
T. W. Baxter
R. L. Ross Manufacturing Co
H. J. Reynolds
E. L. Hill
Nastor First Presbyterian Church
Walter Hodgson
Hodgson Oil Refining Co
E. E. Lamkin
8. V. Sanford
Athletics University of Georgia
Graves F
E‘forta
Dr. Reavis
Nashville
University of Georwense
Blanton Fortson
Fire at Jahncke Dry Dock destroys six vessels
In New Orleans on December 16 a fire at Jahncke Dry Dock and Shipbuilding caused $2,650,000 in damage to the floating dry dock while three vessels under repair were destroyed and six more damaged. At least thirty people were injured as an electrical feed wire fell into water, igniting oil pools and triggering an explosion that spread flames across the plant.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Dammge
Jahncke Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company
Central American Union Faces Split
A serious split in the conference of representatives from Central American republics called in San Jose to plan a union of five countries is indicated in advices received here.
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Associated Press
San Salvador
San Jose
Costa Rica
Three Safes To Fool Robbers In New Brunswick Jewelry Store
Robbers in New Brunswick entered C. O. Stillman’s jewelry shop and faced a trio of safes. They chose one, found it empty, and left, with the valuables still secure. The owner used three safes to deter burglars, making the odds against them a two to one gamble.
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Associated Press
New Brunswick
N. J
C. O. Stillman
Stillman
Director Finds Old Chippendale Cabinet Makers’ Guide in Philadelphia
A new acquisition at the Pennsylvania Museum Memorial Hall Parrmont Park features The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers' Director by Thomas Chippendale, published 1754 in London. The 160 copper plates show Gothic Chinese and modern furniture designs, valued as a working guide for cabinetmakers and a study in eighteenth century taste. One copy is known to exist in Philadelphia.
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Assodclated
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Museum
Memorial Hall
Parrmont Park
Thomas Chippendale
London
Hugh
Earl of Northumberland
Chippendollg
Hhrsit
Chippendale
George
Empero Klien
Lang
China
Ee Smattie
Ooen
Perlog
Europe
Anti Strike Bill Passes Senate Amid Controversy
Washington D C December 16 The Poindexter bill to penalize interference with interstate commerce cleared the Senate in a sparsely attended session less than a dozen senators present. Opponents moved to reconsider led by Senator LaFollette who filed a motion delaying final action.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
LaFollette
Independence Scene in Kansas Race Riot
In Independence Kansas a race riot left one white man dead and two wounded, possibly fatally, with two black residents believed killed. Officials say the violence followed the shooting of white grocer R. R. Wharton by a Black assailant and the situation is under control.
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Associated Press
Independence
Kan
R. R. Wharton
Deportation Ordered of Unrecognized Soviet Ambassador
Washington December 16 Secretary Baker ordered the deportation of Ludwig C. A. K. Martens the unrecognized Soviet ambassador to the United States. The action follows official findings and directs his removal from the country.
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Ameen Press
Washington, D. C
Ludwig C.A. K. Martens
United States
Baker
Cadet Magner Shot by Auxiliary Cadet Insanity Claim
Dublin reports Canon Magner killed yesterday near Dunmanway. An admission says the auxiliary cadet, part of a large party ambushed near Cork, became insane from the experience. The case ties the shooting to wartime duties and a specific ambush incident.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Frank
Canon Magner
Dunman Wsg
Dublin Castle
Wis
Cork
Four Americans Die in Manila Rioting Clash
Four Americans and seven Filipinos were killed in Manila during a riot between Filipino constabulary members and the Manila police. Governor General Harrison and Brigadier General Crame moved to suppress the unrest after a constabulary shooting incident. Police say a constabulary officer shot a civilian following a confrontation with a knife.
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Associated
Proca
Manilla
Filipino Constabulary
Constabulary
Harrison
Crame
Mojica
Macksing
Foreign toy imports decline as U S makers use more lumber
Washington reports the American Forestry Association estimates 20 million feet of lumber used by U S toy makers this year. The association says most wood based parts are recyclable and the waste problem is not serious. Children drive toy trends with educational, architectural, musical, and furniture themed items.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
America
American Forestry Association
Requisition Refused for Man by Georgia Governor
Governor Dorsey refused to honor Tennessee's requisition for E. P. Morton. The decision cites Morton’s conduct after an indictment for felonious removal of property under mortgage. A private detective collected $500 and promised more, after Morton’s car payments paused and the extradition hearing reopened.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Dorsey
Tennessee
E. P. Morton
Morton
Broadway Motor Company
Nashville
Promine
Acton
Motor Company
House Committee Backs Revival of War Finance Programs
The House Banking and Currency Committee reported favorably on revival of The War Finance Corporation and extending Fed system credit lines for exporters and farmers. The committee struck out a clause urging direct federal action and urged ember banks to grant credit extensions. Leaders from Senate Finance and Ways and Means will meet in joint conference to craft an emergency traffic program to curb price declines, aiming for non political action with minority cooperation.
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Associates Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
War Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
House Banking and Currency Committee
House
Fouss Committee
Congress
Federal Recege Board
Senate Finance
Ways and Means
Union Workers Clean Chicago Windows On Contract Basis
Chicago window cleaners operate under union contracts with contracting companies providing all equipment and safety devices. Business Agent McDade notes fewer fatalities and accidents, highlighting worker safety and pedestrians’ protection. The union’s membership is about 40 percent American, 50 percent Polish, with the rest from other nationalities and most members are married.
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McDade
Army Luxembourg Has Only 175 Men
The Hague December 16 The Luxembourg parliament is debating whether to expand the army from 176 men and six officers to as many as 3500 to meet possible league of nations police duties The plan faces opposition with fears of bankruptcy and labor loss in the small nation Finalmente
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Luxembourg
Associated Preas
The
Hague
League of Nations
Leixembourg
League
Daniel Boones Name Carved in Rock Found in West Virginia
A report from Huntington West Virginia dated December 16 asserts that Daniel Boone famed Kentucky hunter explored into Wayne and Lincoln counties. Lumberjacks discovered a rock bearing D Boone chiseled at the mouth of a cave on Pond Park of Four Mile Creek in Lincoln county near the Wayne line. The letter forms resemble Boones name found on Kentucky rocks.
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Preas
Kentucky
Liped N
Centen nial First Presbyterian Welcomes All and Youth Event
The Centennial services at First Presbyterian Church attract broad attendance as members of other denominations join. Dr Reavis spoke to parents on daily life responsibilities and will address topics of practical relevance. A special Saturday morning service invites all young people and adults with schoolchildren free to attend.
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First Presbyterian Church
Awala Gil
Reavis
Parente
W. L. Lingle
Santa Claus Fund Drive in Athens Seeks Donations
A local charity drive in Athens invites readers to contribute to the Santa Claus fund for underprivileged children. Benefactors include Hodgson Comer Co, Davison Nicholson Co, and Mrs. D. C. Barrow among many others. Funds support needy families and a Christmas visit from Santa.
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Y. MC
Work Association
Young Men's Christian Associations of
North Geor
Gia
Chamber
N. Y
Gilley Ledge
Penobscot
Kiwanis
Club Dukie
Georgia
OLD Cman
Magner
TOY Manufacture
Club OF Union Workers
Daniel Boone
Young People's Service
Santa Claus
Sammons Bhie Y Pond
Santimas Mording
Pe Speek Judiciouily
Ing
Ake
Lipscomb
Fene Hodgson Trust Fund
W. H. Jones
Ly Amor Ora
W. B. Papa
H. Gordon
Erwin
Mary Erwin
Hodgson-Comer Co
Peluer
Bernstein Bros
Upson
Ae Davison-Nicholson Co
JK. Patrick
Jobn J. Watkins
Talmadge Bros. Co
Stow
Fey
Cohalan
Hanied
Lamborn &Og
Hart
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