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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1921

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Commencement Exercises at University of Georgia Schedule

The University of Georgia plans commencement Friday evening June 10 with a dinner for trustees, a Sunday baccalaureate sermon by Dr. Rulus W. Weaver, and various undergraduate exercises on Monday June 13. Honors include Phi Beta Kappa events, alumni meetings, and a monuments unveiling for Dr. Crawford W. Long.

University Georgia University of Georgia State College of Agriculture Rulus W. Weaver Mercer Unniversity Macon Gin South Georgia Normal School Chessie Haustie Sharpe Frederic Charley Garrett State Normal School—Marys Alice Ainol Normal Institute and College Toe School of ‘Technology Albert H Staton Medical College of Georgia North Georgia Agricultural College Ferdinand Ruge Law Department Nathan Joles Franklin College John Pate Car Phi Beta Kappa Ors Harry Stilwell Edwards Fon Phi Beta Kappa Society Phi Beta Kappa

Paragades of Sete College Graduates in Life

A historical report on Sete College graduates since 1908 shows 218 total, 21 women. Of the present senior class 42 are in line for degrees and 45 graduates work in teaching or extension roles. Many are in farming or agriculture related business, with several serving in government and military posts.

Andrew M. Soule State College of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture Army Navy

Resolution 10 Terminate State War Reported

By a straight party vote the House Foreign Affairs Committee reported today the Porter peace resolution providing for termination of a state of war but the United States Germany and Austria-Hungary. Democratic members opposed and said the effort would move to the House floor. Republicans plan to call the resolution up Thursday.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Foreign Affairs United States Germany Ausria-Hungary House Republians

Free Balloons For Athens Kids Gift of Elks

The Athens lodge of Elks offers free balloons to every child in Athens. On next Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, meet at the Holman building on Lumpkin Street to receive a purple and white balloon free of charge. Don’t miss the time and place, children.

Holman Lumpkin Street Charlie Athens

Business looks too much on aid from government

Washington reports show President Harding and his cabinet discussing industrial and European recovery. Officials say private businesses must first aid themselves before seeking government relief as rehabilitation efforts face internal challenges.

Washington Europe Harding

Four Million Flood Damage Hits Pueblo Colorado

Pueblo is flooded with four million dollars in property damage after a cloudburst swelled mountain streams. Basements from the Arkansas river to the federal building filled as workers rescue marooned residents. Heats are used in the effort to reach those stranded.

Colorado Associated Press Pueblo Colo Rocky Mountain News Arkansas River Thatcher Federal

Seventh District Wins State High School Athletics Meet

The Ninth Annual Georgia Association of Schools meet on Sanford Field crowned the Seventh district with nineteen points after a hard fought relay win. Bobby Reynolds of Greensboro captured the 100 and 220 yard dashes, finishing the 100 in ten and three fifths seconds. McMillan of the Third district won the 440 yard dash and tied for first in pole vault.

H. J. Stegeman Georgia Association of Schools Sanford Sanford Rield Ted Bobby Reynolds Greensboro McMurray Fort Valley Haif McMillan Hay

Tulsa Riots Stir Over Rebel Rumors And Federal Probe

Tulsa riots followed a negro attack on a white girl and stirred rumors of radical influence. O W Gurley J D Adkinson and Barney Cleaver claimed negroes had prepared for trouble. Attorney General Daughtery ordered a general informal federal inquiry to determine if federal laws were violated.

Tulsa Okla O. W. Gurley J. D. Adkinson Barney Cleaver Daughtery Associated Press Washington, DC Barrett de Y Chamber of Commerce Committee of Seven Alno Raisino Uced

Dance at Watson Springs Tonight

Watson Springs management announces a dance this evening from 8 30 to 11 30 with fine music and a splendid supper. Supper served 7 30 to 9 00. Enjoy the evening and a good time at the venue.

Watson Springs Nejoy

Black man seriously hurt after clash near Clarksboro

Jack Daniel, a Black farmer youth near Clarksboro in Jackson County, says Buddie Wier struck him with a public safety item during a dispute over a belt. He suffered gunshot wounds to the left shoulder and left side, and a head injury, but is not believed fatally hurt. Wier’s arrest status was not learned.

Buddie Wier Jack Daniel Guy Hodson Clarksboro Jackson County Daniel Wier Verson Danial Asche Fred Athens

Rotary Kiwanis Golf Clash Clears Trenches At Cloverhurst

The Rotary Kiwanis golf tournament at Cloverhurst Country Club resumes with eight matches left. After Thursday's pair play produced four Rotary and three Kiwanis wins, a one day armistice was declared and combatants prepare to finish the contest today.

Rotary-Kiwanis Cloverhurst Country Club Rotary Kiwanis Man's Land Char

Degree Work in Elk's Lodge Will Occur Tonight

Athens Lodge No 790 B P O E will hold a special session tonight to initiate a few candidates due to the large slate planned for next Wednesday. After initiation a social session will be held with Elks in good standing and visiting Elks invited.

Elk’s Lodge Athens Lodge Elke

Winners of High School Contests Announced At University

At the University chapel last night Professor J S Stewart announced and awarded prizes for winners in the state high school meet held here. Declamation, essay, and track events highlighted the day’s program with winners named including Edith House and Louise Moon.

University Chapel J. 5. Stewart AIL Peabody Hall Assembly Room Sanford Field University Gymnasium Wineners Edith House Winder Sarth Moxeller Americus Louise Moon LaGrange Dan Bilteh Stateshoro Hernard Mattox Conyers Willie Heard Elberton Chan Allen Calhoun Kenny Metter Powell Swainehoro Pri Peabody Wall Womans State College of Agriculture Clayton Hotel

Tillman To Sing Winder Meeting Begins June 12

Winder Ga June 3 A series of evangelistic meetings will begin at the Methodist church Sunday June 12 with Rev L Wilkie Collins preaching and Charlie Tilman of Atlanta in charge of music The series marks Tilman s third visit to Winder in recent years and is expected to draw strong local interest Services are at 4 30 and 8 30 p m in a school auditorium

Winder Methodist Church L. Wilkie Collins Charlie Tilman Atlanta Tilman

National Shell Factory Dublin Fire Saves Repair Shops

The National shell factory in Dublin was set afire but saved by the fire brigade and troops. The blaze destroyed stores and brought a halt to ongoing shell manufacture after it had been discontinued. Repair shops survived and the building housed large quantities of stores and automobiles.

Associated Press Dublin Ireland Jane the National Shell Factory

Emory College Trustees Hear Annual Report and Plans

Emory University trustees read Bishop Candler's annual report noting 1,020 students in Atlanta and 80 at Oxford, with many turned away for lack of dormitory space. Plans setzte for a new dormitory, library, museum, gymnasium armory in Atlanta and an additional Oxford dormitory. The meeting honored donors and announced gifts, including a $25,000 personal gift, bringing total gifts to $100,000. Commencement activities begin Saturday with a university reception and lectures by William Jennings Bryan, followed by alumni day events and the graduating exercises on Tuesday morning.

Atlanta Emory University Warren A. Can+ der Board of Emory University Academy Oxford Candler W. A. Shelton Emory B. W. Hlaey T. JT Dr. Fishburne Graycline University Collina Deny Wesley Memorial Church Bishop Candler

Japan Favors Disarmament Plan In April Reply

Washington June 3 Japan expressed approval of disarmament in an April reply to a League of Nations inquiry. The statement was issued by the Japanese embassy tonight and confirms Tokyo backs a disarmament idea.

Washington, D. C Japan League of Nations

Deputy Sheriff Charged Murder in Georgia Case

In Trenton Georgia on June 3 Chester Daniel is dead and Dug Daniel is probably fairly wounded while Guff Daniel is less seriously injured. Deputy Sheriff Ward Page is jailed charged with murder after the arrest of Tony Stevens this afternoon.

Trenton Chester Daniel Dug Daniel Guff Daniel Ward Page Tony Stevens

Elmer Jackson Crawford of Clarke County

Clarke County native Elmer Jackson Crawford, born in Sandy Creek near Athens, studied at the University of Georgia in 1899, held posts as justice of the peace, notary public, deputy clerk of the superior court, and clerk of the superior and city courts. He served as secretary of the local draft board during World War I, resides at 506 Franklin Street, and celebrates December 18. He is active in Baptist, Masons, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Elks, and the Independent Order of Good Fellows.

Atlanta Hall County City of Flowery Branch Southern Railway New York New Orleans Flowery Branch Hall Superior Coast Eas Superior Court Council John &. Durden C. C. Blackman Claude Odom Fred Catham Lee Bushea Elmer Jackson Crawford Clarke County Sandy Creek Athens University of Georgia Baptist Church the Masons Knights of Pythias The Odd Fellows and the Elks Order of "Good Fellows County Court House Franklin Street

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Rufus W. Weaver Mercer Harry Stillwell Edwards Edward C. Davis Sprring Academe and Law Clark Howell Foreman Williams Hugh Stephens Prenton Brooks Ford Kileward Maxwell McCandless Everett Way Hirtsmith Wiliam M. Howard Augusta Sete College House Foreign Affairs Committee Reynolds Athens Inn Kiwants R. Hodgson Conolly Harrie Dews Dob McWhorter C. A. Trussell W. P. Hodgson A. Scudder Jere Pound Harry Hodgson RP. Whitee KL. Hill J. C. Wilkinson Joel Walr Nelson R. R. Hodgson Hugh H. Gordon National Shell Factory Emory College
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