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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
1
Ed notes describe prosperous smaller towns around Athens thriving through diversified farming and developing small industries. The staff expresses optimism about regional prosperity reflected in the towns' rapid growth and economic diversification.
Apalachee Georgia marks fourteen years of incorporation yet remains a growing community with a harmonious populace. It highlights a fine church and school, an active literary society for young people, and promising water power development potential.
This piece highlights Apalachee in Morgan county across its evolution from Dogsboro to Florence and finally Apalachee named after the Apalachee river. It notes early founders like J. C. Few, the 1907 incorporation, first mayor Dr. R. H. Prior, and the close knit community with churches, schools, clubs, and a notable Young People’s Literary circle.
Dr McPherson was named to represent Georgia at the Atlantic tax convention to be held in Bretonwood New Hampshire September 10 to 18. Governor Hardwick appointed him noting the honor and his long service on the Georgia tax commission. He favors closing the general property tax and urged a shift to taxes on corporations inheritances incomes and other sources as national leaders advocate.
In Chicago Illinois final arguments in the baseball trial began on Friday. The state opened a two hour attack with Edward Prindiville leading for the prosecution. He depicted former White Sox players as traitors who for 100000 of dirty money sold their souls and betrayed their comrades and the public. Arguments are expected to run through Tuesday.
President Harding leaves Washington aboard the Mayflower for a week plus trip. A flotilla will rendezvous at Haupton Roads to escort the craft to Plymouth Massachusetts where he will speak at the Pilgrims Landing ceremony. He then sails to Portland Maine and to Lancaster New Hampshire to visit Secretary Weeks. Mrs. Harding and several senators and representatives accompany the party.
The Athens Red Cross committee seeks Miss Fuller to replace Miss Susan Dawson who resigns August 1 to join the Atlanta Red Cross. Miss Fuller has strong backing from the southern division office in Atlanta and is expected to be reported as the chosen secretary within days.
The Banner-Herald promotes its Salesmanship Club campaign with growing interest as subscribers inquire by phone mail and in person. Rallying early enrollment, the club urges participants to start now, pledge fair play, and learn details at room 106 Shackelford building or by calling unit 1311. The prize list includes Lexington Lark and Columbia Sport car among other items, with votes tied to bona fide subscriptions only.
Brigadier General Mitchell announced that Friday missions involved three squadrons of sixteen bombers against New York. The raid aimed to destroy forts and clear a path for a landing force, part of ongoing army air service maneuvers in a developing war problem.
Friends of S. H. Dunbar report he is resting well at Athens General Hospital after a Thursday night attack and emergency operation. Dr. A. B. Patton performed the procedure and Dunbar is rapidly recuperating, with earlier plans for immediate surgery now postponed until morning.
Washington officials show no encouragement for proposals that would set up preliminary groups before a disarmament conference. Britain is seen as urging such talks while President Harding is not expected to attend. Secretary Hughes may lead the American delegation and there is talk of appointing a woman to the team.
John G. Emery national commander of the American Legion wired President Harding urging restraint on pardoning Eugene V. Debs and other war prisoners. He says any pardon would be seen as a license to disregard law and order and warns ex servicemen may respond quickly if pardons are granted.
Bogalusa Louisiana saw mill worker C M Carrier shot and killed his friend Roland Walker then surrendered to the sheriff. Carrier also bore knife wounds claimed to result from an attack by Walker when he found Carrier’s wife in Welker’s arms. A coroner's jury investigated and released him.
London reports Mrs J W Lindsay wife of a Cork landowner abducted from Coachford last February by three armed men and executed as a spy. Her home was burned during the kidnapping. A March ambuscade letter from Major General Strickland's Munster command asked clemency for two men on trial. the writer warned she would be released if spared. She is believed dead at about sixty.
DuBose Georgia legislator Clarke county and appropriation committee chair said late Friday that he does not expect any reduction in funding for the University of Georgia or other higher education institutions. He predicted no increases either and noted announcements of possible cuts are tentative and not definite until next week.
A Callaway Grocery Co. truck attempted to lead a touring car driven by J. B. Clemons at the College avenue and Clayton street intersection. The rear bumper was caught in the truck’s spring as they turned toward the University campus, dragging the car for several feet and ripping off the bumper. No injuries reported.
Rome notes that the committee on foreign affairs of the chamber of deputies discussed the Silesian question and decided to adhere to the rightist view of not sending troops to Silesia before the allied supreme council meeting.
Athens Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Merchants’ Association summon members for a 10 o’clock session to discuss a proposed state budget cut aimed at Pellagra relief and university funding. The article notes potential education losses, cultural fund impacts, and the broader effect on Athens institutions if the legislature acts on the appropriation committee’s recommendation. The meeting seeks unity between chambers to press for a reconsideration before Monday.
incoherent OCR text mentions Washington officials and denials in a government investigation linked to pellagra. references to Governor Kilby of Alabama, Byrnes, and South Carolina appear amid garbled phrases.
J. F. Mathews resigns as state warden to take effect immediately. He will be succeeded by Athens man at the request of Governor Hardwick based on authoritative advice received in Athens.
New Orleans health officials say failing to wash a freezer between batches led to the death of 9 year old Amélia Sacriste and sickened 17 others at a wedding anniversary celebration. Dr Re Patterson, chief food inspector, states the others will recover.
Public hearings conclude as the Ways and Means committee moves to draft a new bill. The chairman said passage will take about three weeks, with potential oil tax provisions on Pine Road under consideration. Strong support noted from committee members and local oil interests.
A damaged fragment notes a Friday event at Clarke county courthouse and Wes Earl, with residents attending summer school and morning sessions. It mentions examinations for teachers and a large number of applicants being examined by a state body, but details are unclear.
Dublin reports the Irish Parliament will be summoned to consider British terms as the next major step in ongoing arrangements. The move signals swift action on proposed police and governance changes and indicates tensions over sovereignty.
Mack Whitehead, a life term prisoner, was killed during a prison breakout at the uninstalled shirt factory of a Meaty penitentiary in McAlister Oklahoma. Several guards were slightly wounded as inmates wrecked the building in what appeared to be an orchestrated plan.
VEY STOVALL, secretary treasurer of the peewee Co and assistant postmaster of Athens, resigned to join the Budwire Co. He is praised by clubmates and townspeople as a good fellow. Stovall is a native Athens product who attended the Unt.
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