Milledge Memory Honored by University History
A historic piece recalls Governor John Milledge’s pivotal role in founding the University of Georgia and the land grant that formed its site. Accounts detail Milledge family ties, wartime acts, and resolutions by the University trustees and Georgia’s Board of Trustees praising his munificence.
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Milledge
University of Fay Ha Hy
Treasury
Ole University
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Sof
Georgia
Goria Ohn
Luftler
University
Conna Ih
Seaton
Sucensber Ltd
Lynott murder by nephew shocks Brooklyn in doorway
Wealthy Brooklyn builder Thomas Lynott, 50, was shot in the doorway by his nephew John Lynott, 24, who then fatally shot himself. The nephew survived unconscious, with police seeking an antemeremortem statement. authorities note mystery surrounding the case and limited recovery chances for both men.
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New York
Thomas Lynott
Brooklyn
John Lynott
Young
Young Lynott
Mr. Lynott
Mr. Snott
State B Y P U Convention Set for Gainesville
Washington Ga June 15. Georgia B Y P U to meet in Gainesville June 23 25 for an expected 700 delegates with programs led by Dr John Purser and a host of state speakers. Enthusiastic planning includes special trains from Macon Savannah Waycross Moultrie and Atlanta and a convention rate offered by railroads.
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Washington, Ga
R. C. Norman
B. ¥. P. U. of Georgia
the Baptist Young People
Gainesville
John F. Purser
Atlanta
Norman
Macon
Savannah
Waycross
Moultrie
Jom E. Howell
Thas
R. J. Willingham
Richmond
South
Georgia
Washington
John B. Howell
R. W. Eubanks
McRae
G. W. Todd
Rome
T. A. Parker
W. W. Gaines
J. 8. McLemore
G. W. Macon
W. J. Northen
Robert, van Deventer
Jackson
T. P. Bell
E. J. Forrester
All. Y. P. U
Georgia Pitcher Redfearn Joins Charlotte Citing Loss to Bulldogs
Redfearn, Georgia’s star southpaw, signs with Charlotte and reports for duty. After nineteen games over two seasons, he averages thirteen strikeouts per game and two and a half hits allowed per game with a near flawless home record. Georgia fans lament his departure as Athens honors his championship work with a $60 gold watch. The Charlotte Observer lauds his phenomenal control and varied pitches, noting he struck out 16 in his first game and impressed as the premier pitcher in the association.
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Georgia
Charlotte
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Lafitte
Tech
Sullivan
Auburn
Mercer
Alabama
Trinity
Sewanee
Reifearn
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Athens
Georgia Boys
Atlanta Constitution
Charlotte Observer
Georgia Southpaw
Hornets
Anderson
Electric City
Dean Snelling to Move On Campus Residence
Dean Charles M. Snelling of Franklin College will reside on campus. University trustees voted to repurpose the residence used by Professor Patterson for Snelling. Patterson has resigned from the University faculty. Snelling will move into the residence sometime during the summer.
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Charles M. Snelling
Franklin College
Patterson
Snelling
University Summer School Opens Sixth Annual Session
The University Summer School begins its sixth annual session on June 29 running to July 31. Railroads offer reduced fares with tickets sale dates June 27 28 29 July 4 6 11 and 18. A large attendance is expected from across the state and beyond. Supt T J Wooster has tailored courses for high school grammar and primary teachers. A distinguished faculty from the University of Georgia and State Normal School will lead conferences on school improvement and related topics with a rich lecture course arranged by Wooster featuring diverse speakers and themes.
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University
T. J. Wooster
Lae South
W. H. Bucock
J. P. Campbell
A. H. Davenport
J. R. Fain
W. D. Hooper
Joseph Luestrat
R. E. Park
S. V. Sanford
J. 3. Stewart
H. C. White
University of Georgia
Mary Creswenl
T. E. Hollingsworth
Supt. Wooster
Barrow
A. M. Soule
Nature
Reformatory plan proposed for Georgia juveniles near Athens
The Juvenile Protective Association plans a bill for a large reformatory on 426 acres donated by Dr. L G Hardman, six miles from Athens. The appeal argues current facilities are substandard and urges state funding, highlighting costs and the need for separate treatment of white and Black youths, with a model planted at least $100,000.
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Juvenile Protective Association
Atlanta
L. G. Hardman
Athens
Georgia
D. W. Brannen
Milledgeville
Jackson County
Jnvenlor
Altogeter
Davison endorses retirement for prison commissioner race
Greene County figure Hon R E Davison withdraws from the second primary to spare Georgia a further costly campaign. The Georgians praise his selfless move as Wiley Williams, former Columbus police chief, is urged as a capable successor with broad public respect.
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R. E. Davison
Greene County
Davison
Georgia
Capt
Wiley Williams
Georgi
Atlanta
R. E. Davision
Greene
Mr. Davison
Captain Williams
Columbus Police Department
Srea Tos Ife
Death of Dr Arthur B Long Elberton GA
Dr Arthur B Long died Wednesday night after a lengthy illness. A druggist in Elberton he was 47, son of Dr Crawford Long, pioneer of anesthesia. Survived by wife Miss Hunter of Guyton and four sisters and a brother. Funeral held at First Methodist Church with Philomathea Lodge escorting to Oconee Cemetery Athens. Governor Hughes noted for his New York tenure.
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Elberton
Arthur B. Long
Long
Crawford Long
Hunter
Guy ‘Ion
A. O. Harper
Baretow
Frances Long Taylor
Emma Taylor
Emma Long
Ed Long
San Antonio
Tex
First Methodist Church
J. T. B . Anderson
W. B. Dillard
Philomathea Lodge
FP. A. M
Oconce
Athens
Th Oe Lodge
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