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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
2
Athens plans a record year in construction and housing as a building boom reshapes Lumpkin and Pulaski corridors. A 20 apartment complex is underway and multiple commercial blocks on Hancock Avenue and nearby streets promise rapid urban expansion in the coming months.
The Georgia Democratic executive committee faces pressure over placing Herbert Hoover's name on the presidential primary ballot. Analysts argue for voters to choose freely in April, while some party members press to block Hoover absent a party structure. Hoover insists he is not a candidate and has no organization backing him. The Banner urges allowing voters to select their preferred candidate without interference.
In the Superior Court of Clarke County the petitioners H. W. Dews T. F. am and B Miffith Hood, all citizens of Georgia, seek to incorporate as Brocola Bottling Company of Athens for twenty years with renewal, principal office in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, object of the corporation conveyed.
The petition seeks charter for CHERO COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF ATHENS to bottle and sell soft drinks, own real estate, issue stock of $49,100 and increase capital up to $100,000 with common and preferred shares. Filed Jan 22 1920 Clarke County Superior Court Athens Georgia.
Luther Escoe died after a short illness at his parents home. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the grave in Oconee cemetery.
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