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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1921

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Resolution End State of War Passes Congress

Atlanta reporting notes that both houses of Georgia's general assembly recess for July 4 after adjournment. Gov Hardwick and Sen Watson planned to speak at Union City rally. Watson may delay return to Washington to address the assembly on Tuesday morning.

Atlanta General Assembly Darien Altamaha Bridge Union City Hardwick Thomas E. Watson Chas. S. Barrett Senator Watson Kimball House Barrett Washington Tyer Assembly Senate House Ife Watson Bret

Drewry Joins Banner as City and University Correspondent

John FE Drewry, a University of Georgia graduate, joins The Banner as a city and university correspondent. He earned BA in journalism, served as associate editor of the college paper, worked for the Atlanta Journal, and helped organize the University Press bureau.

John FE. Drewry University of Georgia Drewry The Bed Andlack Pandora Atlanta Journal Tate Siversity Press Bureau

Athens Chamber Proposes Funding for Summer School Entertainment

The Athens Chamber of Commerce board adopted a resolution asking the city council and county commissioners to provide 150 dollars each to support student entertainment at the University of Georgia Summer School. Fleetwood Lanter heads the entertainment committee with M. Q. Nicholson Dr A J Edwards Julien Goetebius and W Carroll as members to organize events.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Board of Country Commaisaiuoners University of Georgia Fleetwood Lanter Chamber of Commerce M. Q. Nicholson A. 3. Edwards Julien Goetebius W. Carroll

Dempsey Meets Carpentier in Jersey City Ring Clash

Veteran heavyweights Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier, seasoned by numerous brutal bouts, prepare to fight in Jersey City. Carpentier has 85 career bouts with 71 wins. Dempsey has 64 fights with 55 victories, 45 knockouts, and a single knockout loss.

Associated Press New York Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Jersey City Saiute Dempsey Carpentier Frank Klaus Descamps Rluss Knack Tuts Aloria Doxing Carl Morris Jim Flynn

First Service At Teacher Training School Sunday

The first service will be held Sunday at 4 p m at First Methodist Church. Dr W A Shelton of Mary University will speak and announcements will outline the week’s program. Daily addresses for teachers begin at 9 20 a m at the Normal School and 11 a m at the university grounds with famed speakers.

W. A. Shelton Mary University

Harding Seen to Sign War Peace Resolution Today

Congress completed the peace resolution ending the state of war with Germany and Austria. President Harding is expected to sign at once in Raritan New Jersey, opening steps to resume diplomatic relations and troop withdrawals. Senate approval was 38 to 19 and the House 263 to 66.

Associated Press Washington, DC Germany Austria Congress Harding Raritan N. J Senate Shields Tennessee Walsh Massachusetts Watson Georgia Reed Missouri House McKellar Tennerses Brandegee Connecticut United States

Clarke Medical Society hears Dr Stewart on Near East conditions

At the Clarke Medical Society semi monthly meeting in City Hall Dr Joseph B Stewart Jr, recently returned from the Near East, gave a vivid talk about conditions there as seen while serving as a U S medical service consul. Other business items were promptly addressed.

Clarke Medfest Society Joseph 8. Stewart, Jr Near East Stewart United States

Georgia Campaign Committee Meets For Alumni Organization

The University of Georgia war memorial fund general campaign committee held a regular weekly meeting at Franklin college headquarters. Despite some absences, members discussed summer organization of alumni across the state for the fall campaign and detailed campaign work. Members include Chancellor Barrow and chairman Harry Hodgeon among others.

War Memorial Fund University of Georgia Franklin College David C. Barrow Harry Hodgeon 8. Y. Sanford Hugh Gordon A. P. Brooks R. P. Stephens R. &. Park H. A. Inghram J. W. Jenkins Othere

College Park Bank Robbers Confess Allegedly By Officers

Atlanta July 1 Confessions were obtained from Brooks Hayes and Wyatt, arrested and charged with holding up the Bank of College Park. Deputy Sheriff Basemore noted the penny bag taken by the bandits was recovered. Suspect Eedle James has been released.

Associated Press Atlanta P Brooks Charles Hayes E Wyatt Bank of College Park Basemore Amoug Eedle James Haseen

Athens Bonds in Demand by Georgia Bankers

The bond commission of Athens paid 13000 of 25000 sewer bond of 1891 due date. remaining 12000 to follow. A tale accompanies the payment about Billups Phinizy who sought Athens bonds in Atlanta but was told Athens bonds never stay long in bank hands and are the most popular, with Valdosta next.

Bond Commission of Athens Billups Phinizy Phinizy Atlanta Valdosta

Capital Removal Issue Basis for 2 New Measures

Atlanta officials pursue two state wide bills on capital removal and mansion gifts. Governor Hardwick proposes selling current mansion assets to fund bonds and a new mansion purchase then gifting the old or a new mansion to avoid a statewide vote. Plans include buying the Jackson estate across from the capitol to build a capitol complex.

Atlanta General Assembly Fulton Delegaton Atlanti Capitol Mansalon Hardwick Allants Committee Jackson Capitol Ounez Spencer R. Atkinson

Upshaw to Speak at University of Georgia July Fourth

Congressman W D Upshaw, known as Earnest Willie of the Fifth district, will address the University of Georgia chapel Monday evening at 8 o'clock on America and World Liberty. The talk will be a feature of the summer session and Fourth of July celebration in Athens, highlighting Upshaw's long involvement in educational work and his role as editor of the Golden Age.

W. D. Upshaw Willie Fifth University of Georgia A. S Edwards University Congressman Upshaw America Athens Upshaw South T Sity Georgia Golden Age Educational Maes

Kiwanis Victors at City Water Carnival Relay

The Kiwanis club won the water carnival relay at the YMC A pool evening event, beating Rotary in a night of novel features and keen competition. Intermediates and junior races produced multiple winners including Forbes and Epps, with Kiwanis claiming overall relay honors and extending their season wins over Rotary.

Jones Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs Kiwanis Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Rotary Harris Ashford Upson Dudley Grat Upson Forbes Kilpatrick Mell Kiwanis-Rotary Epps Allgood Eliott Johnson

Anglo Japanese Treaty to Continue One More Year

London July 1 Reuters reports the Anglo Japanese treaty remains in force for another year as it has not been formally denounced.

Associated Press London Reuters News

To Turn Camp Gordon Into Hospital Site

Atlanta July 1 J M Wainwright assistant secretary of war arrived in Atlanta from Columbus to inspect Camp Gordon and report on its feasibility as a hospital. Congressman Upshaw wires that the camp's future rests on Wainwrights report.

The Banner Atlanta J. M. Wainright Columbus Camp Gordon Congressman Upshaw Mr. Wainwright

Life Underwriters Association to Meet Tuesday Night

The Athens Life Underwriters Association will hold its next meeting at city hall Thursday evening at 8 30. The program includes live acts by local and foreign talent. Miss Margueritha Morris of Athens performed violin pieces at a recent gathering. An unusually attractive program is planned for the upcoming Tuesday night with a prominent outsider expected to attend.

Athens Life Underwriters’ Association Margueritha Morris Athens

Undecided Action on Wages Reduction by Rail Workers

Chicago July 1 Halfway union leaders remained undecided on the final stance toward a general 12 percent wage cut effective today and affecting nearly every railroad. About 1600 delegates from the big four brotherhoods and AFL unions convened to review the situation. The leaders favored accepting the reduction as a necessary evil, though shop crafts and maintenance men reportedly opposed. Jewell stated the group remained unified on the issue.

Associated Press Chicago United States Railway Board Nates Witein Big Four Brotherhoods Four Brotherhoods American Federation of Labor Unions Jewell Department of Federation

Seven Young Men Admitted to Bar by Judge Fortson

Judge Blanton Fortson held a bar examination in Winder on Wednesday. Seven applicants passed: Julian E. Roas and Thomas E. Drake of Winder. Thomas J. McGhee and K A McWhorter of Athens. James W. Arnold and George T. Mann of Athens. A B Colle of Winterville. They will strengthen the local bar.

Winder Blanton Fortson Julian E. Roas Thomas E. Drake Thomas J. McGhee Athens K. A. McWhorter James W. Arnold George T. Mann A. B. Colle Winterville Rae Bar

Welby Cornelius Jordan Bank Leader and Clubman

Welby Cornelius Jordan, vice president at American State Bank, native of Daviaboro Georgia now a longtime Athens resident, is a Georgia Tech alumnus and Cloverhurst Country Club winner. He holds royal arch position as grand high priest and is noted for his active work and sportsmanship.

Welby Cornelius Jordan American State Bank Daviaboro Washington County Georgia Athens. Ie Georgia School of Technology Happy" Wier Georgia- Tech Cloverhurst Country Club Masong EK. P.'s Royal Arch Masone

Dempsey Carpentier Heavyweight Title Fight Near

In Jersey City a historic heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier is set to decide the champion. The arena draw and advance tickets approach 1.5 million dollars with Dempsey favored two and a half to one and purses totaling 500 thousand dollars to the fighters and taxes.

New York Jersey City Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Prenchman Tex Rickard Dempsey Carpentier Jaye

University 10 College Year Continues Summer Session Growth

Dr. T Wooster, dean, is away this summer while Dr A Edwards directs the 1921 term. The summer school, now in its nineteenth year, has grown from about 400 to over 1200 students under Wooster and Edwards. Plans call for a full summer term of eleven weeks and a six week normal division, forming a four quarter college year with ongoing improvements to meet educational needs.

T. Wooster University Georgia Summer School A. 8. Edwards Peabody School of Education Ammer School Wooster

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Dempsey and Carpentier Farmers’ Union John E. Drewry Amber New Jersey Shields, Walsh and Watson Clarke Medical Society Young Athens Turkey Georgia Campaign Committee College Park Bank Fuli Water Carnival YMC Victors Life Underwriters 'Association Fortson
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