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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
6
A Clarke County legal advertisement lists libel for divorce between Minnie Grizzelly and Robert Grizzelle and includes citations for guardianship sales, year’s support, and letters of administration. It notes July 1919 hearings, appointments, and dismissions with names of officers Orr and Crawford and attorney Thomas & Thomas.
T. S. Mell as administrator of KE P Fears estate petitions to resign. Next of kin Jennie W Willard Elizabeth G Hulme E P Pears Calvin Fears Leila May Fears urged to appear before the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in July 1929 to show cause why the resignation should not be granted. Date June 2 1919. R C Orr Ordinary.
Mrs W H H Walton of 165 Strong St testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her deep back pain swelling ankles and dizziness from kidney trouble. She bought them at Palmer & Son's Drug Store five years ago and used them repeatedly as a preventive, calling the medicine a longtime standby.
Alumni Day at the University of Georgia in Athens features a memorial in the old Chapel, a barbecue under the oaks at Denmark Hall, campus tours, a 1909 vs 1914 baseball game, a senior class led reception, and a festive toast to Alma Mater. About 37 alumni earned the highest degree, with heavy turnout anticipated from across the state.
Atlanta report says Congressman Will D. Upshaw of Georgia backed Americanism in a maiden speech that drew intense praise in Congress. He urged a party armistice during reconstruction and supported Wilson's leadership in war efforts. Also noted is Mrs Davison’s continued improvement at St Mary’s hospital.
A swimming demonstration will be held at the Athens YMCA tonight at 8 30. Jones, the physical director, will be in the water with the best swimmers from Juniors, Junior High, and Prep departments, plus a few Seniors. About 131 boys have entered the campaign but many lack suits. Some boys will dive from the spring board and others show progress in swimming. The event runs tonight and tomorrow with free admission and invites rural and nearby city boys to join. Ladies, especially relatives of the swimmers, are invited to attend at 8:20.
A mis, Rubye Moon daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Moon and KK H Vickery of Toccoa wed quietly at the Baptist Tabernacle home of Rev KE HW Jenings with some relatives present. Bridal tour to follow and return to Toccoa. Also notes Thought for the Day and a Ladies Aid barbecue at the Christian church base today from 12 to 3 with barbecue meat hash potato salad pickles bread iced tea milk.
Governor Hugh Dorsey leads prominent Georgians in Athens for cornerstone ceremonies at the Georgia State College of Agriculture women’s building. Speakers include Enoch H. Calloway and Mrs. J. E. Hays. program features songs, prayers, and addresses honoring women’s admission to the college. Gift to Mrs. Fitzpatrick noted. memorial for Miss Elizabeth Barrow planned by Froebel Circle. L S Arrington attends District Missionary meeting in Augusta.
Mr. Ro W. Haynie of Oconee County forms an important connection with the Georgia Land & Loan Co. and will head the sales department in his area with headquarters at Bogart.
In Miss Ella Clare McKellar's absence in Atlanta attending a federation meeting, Mrs Ben Barrow will oversee YWCA swimming. Afternoon classes run 4 to 6 p.m. and evening sessions from 8:30 to 10 p.m.
Captain A G Dudley's group won the opening match of the Dow on golf tournament at Cloverhurst Country Club beating Captain W C Jordan's team by one up. Matches included six played and one afternoon game set to decide the championship.
The opening session at First Methodist church featured Miss Lilla Tuck as presiding officer and reports on foreign and home missions totaling 4628.17 and 2197.63 for parsonage repairs and charity. Nine specials, one missionary, one scholarship, one day school, and six Bible women support. sixty five societies contain 1380 members.
A short advisory notes that slowing eating helps prevent belching and suggests taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper if belching continues. The guidance emphasizes forming a regular habit of eating slowly and chewing thoroughly to reduce distress.
Lucy Cobb Institute elementary school closed a banner year with an audience of over one hundred children. The program featured a polished sequence including singing, recitations, solos, and the Lucy Cobb Banner honor awarded to Agnes Weatherly for highest yearly average and attendance among Fourth to Sixth grades. Streamers carried by Janie Louise Roberta and Vinita Tate Crane highlight student achievements.
Market notes list ruling prices for New Orleans and New York cotton, spot values in Athens Atlanta New York and New Orleans, alongside Liberty Bond quotes and Chicago grain and livestock futures. Includes Liverpool cotton tone and weather update for Athens vicinity.
The Athens Banner presents The Heart of Humanity at Elite Theatre for one day Monday. Dorothy Phillips stars in an Allen Holubar production about a nurse's Red Cross mission amid WWI France and Belgium, showing sacrifice, war horrors, and reunion amid a dramatic escape and救 efforts.
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