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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
3
The Untamed features Tom Mix leaping through a closed sheriff office window, breaking glass and dropping ten feet to rain soaked ground. The stunt, filmed for dramatic effect, leaves Mix unhurt and adds to the film’s thrilling opening at Elite Theater.
Athens Transfer Co substituting a bold sales pitch promises efficient service. The notice lists 150 Washington Street and emphasizes moving capabilities with trucks. The fragment hints at a business advertisement dated December 27 with a price tag or rate marker.
H B Warner stars in Felix O Day at the Strand Theater for today only. The Jesse D Hampton Pathe production centers on trust betrayed by a close friend and a path from vengeance to happiness through romance and fate.
Georgia Railroad Commission in Atlanta defers decision on Southern Bell rates until January 11. Central Telephone at Moultrie also deferred. Savannah Gas Light approved to raise from 1.50 to 1.70 per thousand cubic feet with 10 cent discount for early payment. Two Augusta emergency appeals set for January 25 hearing.
The big Christmas week tournament ends with the Intermediates losing to the Business Men 36 to 14 and the All-Stars crushing the Seniors 34 to 8. Joel Dean’s prep team beat John Green’s squad 34 to 14, Capt. Dean scoring eight field goals. The All-Stars dominated early and never looked back, while the Intermediates fought hard but lagged in scoring. All classes resume regular work next week.
Eighteen gridiron stars from Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association are listed on Outing Magazine's 1920 honor roll. The selections reflect a careful process by prominent football figures, not random choice, highlighting standout players in the season.
Services will be held at the synagogue this Friday evening at 8 o'clock with Rabbi Morris Lichtenstein speaking on Shall We Close the Gates. The public is cordially invited to attend. The article also notes college football honor roll selections with Georgia Tech, Georgia, Auburn, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Centre, Clemson, Tennessee, Sewanee, and others represented and Wisconsin leading honorable mentions with eight.
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