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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
1
Ed note introduces a series by a staff correspondent on thriving smaller towns in the Athens territory. It notes prosperity spreading through diversified farming and growing small industries, reflected in the robust growth of many communities.
In Commerce the Overall Factory is praised as the busiest south of the country. Boss Durst controls operations with high output, while contracts, including 6000 dozen garments for western states, keep plants running 360-400 dozen weekly. The workforce of 50-55, mostly women, earns about $2000 monthly with strong reputations for quality and ethics. Other local industries include a new feed plant producing twelve tons daily, oil mills, a fertilizer company, and a Flour mill. Commerce supports two newspapers, the Commerce News and Commerce Observer.
At the Southern Forestry congress closing session in Atlanta Georgia officials from eight state associations moved to form a federation. Resolutions objected to the American Forestry association taking control from members and placing it with lifetime directors. Roy L Hogue of Jackson Mills a lumberman was elected president as the executive committee will select the next convention site.
James Curry husband of Alma Curry and father of Vern Curry was arrested at Carraway and returned to Jonesboro. He is held on a coroner's warrant as the investigation begins into the discovery of the two bodies in the woods near Jonesboro on Wednesday.
Detroit convention calls on president and Congress to immediately recognize the Irish republic and denounces Rear Admiral Sims. Montreal named as next convention site.
Comic page notes The Banner showcases new features The Gumps and Mutt and Jeff among additional panels. Readers in Athens may find local-spot humor and ongoing adventures refreshing the lineup.
Jim Barnes of Pelham New York captured the national open title with a 289 over 72 holes in Washington D C. Walter Hagen of New York and Fred McLeod of Washington tied for second at 298. Chick Evans the amateur champion was fourth at 202, followed by Bobby Jones and Alex Smith tied at 303 and Emmett French at 303.
Washington report says the Sheppard bill to foster cooperation between state and federal governments for maternity and infancy protection was passed by the senate and forwarded to the house for action. The wording notes 18 sent lines in the senate and the bill now proceeds to the house for consideration.
Washington officials report a substitute bill for the Norris measure to create a farm products financing corporation. The draft would enlarge the war finance corporation’s functions and governing board to finance agricultural exports and meet current needs, now before Secretary Mellon for approval.
Scranton, Pa. More than twenty persons were injured, one fatally, when the Lackawanna Limited wrecked at Glenburn on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western line between New York and Buffalo. Engineer Charles Coolbaugh of Scranton died from severe injuries after a baggage car jumped its track and blocked the roadbed.
Senate finance committee opens open hearings on the Fordney tariff bill with Chairman Penrose declaring aims to finish in two weeks and report within a month. Senator Ashurst of Arizona gives notice to attack the House action that placed cotton on the free list.
Emma Colavito, midwife and reputed sorceress linked to the Kaber murder, faces revived probes as prosecutors seek possible arsenic deliveries and past poisonings. Dan Kaber’s widow, Mrs. Dan Kaber, was sentenced to life for his murder, while her mother Mrs. Mary Kaber and daughter Marian McArdle await first degree murder trials.
President Harding will submit to Congress next Thursday the administration plan to fund debts of the railroads to the government and honor road claims under federal control without new appropriations. Understanding has been reached to settle carvers' claims quickly, avoid changes to wartime contracts, and exclude inefficiency of labor from claims. The Transportation Act grants the president authority to refund debts, and the railroads agreed to waive inefficiency claims in work under government control.
Athens readers learn that work will start soon on a large dancing pavilion and tea rooms at Helcon Springs on the Danlolaville road. The resort will include additional small buildings, shrubbery, and vines to attract locals and tourists. Tea rooms will offer daily lunch and dinner. The dancing floor and orchestra promise a premier Athens area attraction.
Tuesday of next week marks return day for the August term of the City Court of Athens This will be the last day on which cases for the August term may be filed in Athens city court
Large demand expected as 1921 22 session nears with dormitories nearly full. Girls dorms at Agricultural Hill fill, reservations rising daily for rooms at CA and city housing. University officials warn of severe financial strain unless funds are secured.
The French government tonight asked the French ambassador to Britain to press London for a statement on sending reinforcements into Upper Silesia. Paris also urged a meeting of experts to assess the Upper Silesian situation before the Supreme Council convenes.
Boykin R. Smith a 1921 UGA graduate visits Athens en route to Sandersville. He just returned from six weeks at Camp Knox Kentucky with the ROTC infantry camp where many UGA students attended and merited success. He will receive the Bachelor of Science degree today from Chancellor David C. Harrow.
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