Mrs Green Confident of Victory in Athens Mayoral Race
Campaign manager for Mrs. Thomas F. Green expresses absolute confidence in the Conservative ticket winning the Athens mayoral election. The statement highlights Green’s long civic service, leadership, and advocacy for education, roads, and a clean morally and physically better city, urging women voters to support her slate in today’s vote at the Woman's Club.
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T. H. McHatton
Thomas F. Green
Women Voters of
Athens
Green
Woman's Club
Lucy Cobb Alumnae Association
Banner Commissary Fund
U. C.D
Children of the Confederacy
Tuckaton
University of Georgia
Clarke County
Councl
Athens Legion Post appoints committees and eyes 1922 convention
John R. Northcutt, elected commander of the Allen Fleming Jr Post of the American Legion, announced appointments to the executive, membership, finance and entertainment committees. The post highlights recent fundraising for the Red Cross and aims to host the state convention in Athens in 1922, with plans to send a strong delegation to Columbus and strong citizen backing.
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John R. Northcutt
Allen Fleming
American Legion
WiIl Erwin
T. H. McHatton
Carl Crossley
H, Hh, Weat
Carl Epps
Joe Meyers
Hubert Rylee
A. Goodson
Allen Talmadge
H. R. Blackman
P. Wilson
Francis Price
Charles KE. Martin
Harold B. Hodgson
Daniel Powers
University of Georgia Glee
Mandolyn Chub
Red Cross
University of Georgia
Allen Fleming, Jr
Tegionnaires
Eiit
W. L. Erwin
Columbia
Columbus
Athens
Athena
Frank A. Holden
Davis Seeks End to Marine Workers Wage Standstill
Secretary Davis continued talks with marine engineers and other parties to settle the wage dispute. He met with President Harding and planned further conferences with Chairman Benson and shipowners to shape a final proposal for settlement.
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Davis
Associated Press
Washington, D
Marine Engineers
Harding
Benson
First Anniversary Battle of Matewan Passes Quietly
The first anniversary of the Matewan battle, in which ten people were killed, passed quietly through the Tug River section today as Williamson marks the date with subdued observances.
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Matewan
Associated Press
Williamson
Matewin
Tue River
Swearingen Elected Moderator at General Conference US Presbyterians
Winona Lake Ind May 19 Rev Henry C Swearingen of St Paul Minn was elected moderator at the 133d general conference of the Presbyterian Church In the United States of America Action on unification of five creeds was deferred until next year Rev B P Hill Louisville urged an expansive evangelistic program stressing the need for workers to know the youth and their view If you don't know Babe Ruth buy a newspaper and read the sporting news
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Associated Press
Winona Lake
Ind
Henry C. Swearingen
St. Paul
Babe’ Ruth
Wreck on L. & N. Engineer Killed
Knoxville Tenn May 19. T H Glenn engineer killed in wreck of Louisville and Nashville passenger train No 32 northbound near here today. J C Burt fireman seriously hurt but the passengers escaped with only a shaking up.
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Knoxville
Tenn
T. H. Glenn
Loulaville and
Nashville
J. C. Burt
New Jersey Man Wounded in Fight Byromville Dead
Cordele Georgia May 19 Associated Press L C Davis a former soldier shot near Byromville yesterday during an affray between a sheriff s posse and negroes died today The report notes the fatal injury followed the earlier wounding during the melee involving local authorities and armed suspects in rural Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Byromville
Associated Press
Cordele
L. C. Davis
Sheriff's
Spirited Woman City Election Ends Today in Athens
The Woman's primary campaign for municipal officers in Athens concludes today with polls open from 5 to 6 30 pm at the Woman's Club. Candidates pledge effective administration, retain civil service staff, and discuss roles for men in city government amid a lively but orderly campaign.
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Woman's Club
Annie Mae Woods
Progressives
Qoure
Civil Service Commission
Segie
Beunie
T. H. McHatton
Bride Assaulted and Murdered Near Columbia Park
Mrs. John Weber, 20, seven months pregnant, was assaulted, robbed, and murdered near her home in Columbia Park Maryland. Her body lay in bushes beside the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis railway tracks. Police seek a mysterious negro seen loitering in the area for days as clueless investigation continues.
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Washington, D. C
John Weber
Columbia Park
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
Odd Fellows Homecoming Hosts Welcome in Athens Meeting
Athens citizens are urged to host visiting Odd Fellows for the grand lodge meeting next week. Requests published in The Hannor seek room and board contributions for up to 200 attendees, with many more visitors anticipated. Citizens able to shelter one or more visitors should contact Mr H T Tuck with available rooms and rates.
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Athens
Grand Lodge
Hannor
H. T. Tuck
Tuck
Lucy Cobb Glee Club Entertainment Saturday Night
The Lucy Cobb Glee Club presents a Saturday evening college benefit performance with a small admission fee and high expected enjoyment. The event draws growing interest from the college community and promises an engaging program.
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Lucy Cobb
Glee Club
Lucy Cobb Glee Club
Athens and Vicinity Fair Friday Forecast
Georgia regions expect fair conditions Friday with generally sunny skies. The coast will be cloudy with cooler coastal winds and a slight risk of light showers in the afternoon. Temperatures range from mid 60s inland to upper 60s along the coast. Coastal clouds may reduce visibility at times.
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Athens
Vicinity
Georgia
Harvey Speech in London Draws Wide Attention
Ambassador Geo. Harvey spoke at a Pilgrim society dinner in honor, stating American armed forces came to Europe in World War I to save the United States, not European states, and urged that U S policy be viewed from the Atlantic to the Rockies. He warned against illusions about the League of Nations, while stressing a shared interest with Britain and the tension over future armed conflict.
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Associated Press
London
Geo. Harvey
Pilgrim Society
Europe
United States
Germany
Harvey
Atlantic Seaboard
Our Republic
Great Plain
Rockies
America
United States of America
League of Nations
Great Britain
Harvey to sit with council on Silesian issue
London May 19 American Ambassador George Harvey announced at the Pilgrim's dinner he has received instructions designating him to represent the president on the supreme council regarding Silesia. The instructions declare Harvey’s role as observer only as far as the Silesian question is concerned.
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Council
Associated Press
London
George Harvey
Supreme Council
Silesia
Harvey
Washington, D. C
Harding
Cotton crop delays due to cool wet weather in south
Washington. May 19 report from the department of agriculture notes substantial replanting of cotton in the south following cool wet weather. Many stands are poor and overall crop conditions are late. Georgia is about two weeks behind, Mississippi three to four weeks.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
South
Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Mississippi
Athens Business Men Plan 1 Enter New Field Cheese Plant
Athens business leaders Mr. 8. M. Cruce and Mr. Peto Petropol will establish a large cheese plant on farms in Oglethorpe county near Maxeys. Cruce owns about one thousand acres, Petropol several hundred. They employ a Greek cheese expert and plan to import sheep from Greece. The venture aims to make cheese a major southern industry, with year round forage and profitable crops including pumpkins peas and potatoes. Cruce has reduced cotton acreage over 60 percent to focus on food crops.
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8. M. Cruce
Peto Petropol
Oglethorpe County
Maxeys
Cruce
Mr. Petropol
Greece
Petropol
Georgia
South
University Y M C A Entertainment at Octagon Success
Last night at the Octagon the University of Georgia Y M C A hosted a student and faculty audience with Maids of Athens. The program featured folk games, college songs, music by the University Band and Brazilian Group, group games led by Strong and Guill, and a finale with ice cream and the song Home Sweet Home.
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University of Georgia Y. M.C. A
Athens
University
M.C. A
Bocock
University Bard
Virginia Reel
Dr. Soule
China
Hbor
Harding signs immigration restriction bill in Washington
Washington May 19 President Harding signed the immigration restriction bill today in a ceremony in Washington D C The action marks a major step in curbing entry for certain classes of newcomers and expands the administration's enforcement powers amid ongoing debates over immigration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Harding Orders Government Business Stop For Funeral
Washington May 19 Edward Douglas White chief justice of the United States died at his home tonight as leaders in national affairs prepared to honor him. By order of President Harding government business will halt Saturday while his body is laid to rest at Oak Hill Georgetown. Funeral services will be private and the American flag will be at half mast for thirty days. All government departments in Washington will be closed Saturday.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Edward Dougland White
United States
Harding
Oak Hill Cemetery
Georgetown
Washington
Prominent Citizen Oglethorpe Is Dead Funeral Yesterday
Robert Harris age 86 a leading Oglethorpe county resident died Wednesday night at his Sandy Cross home after a nine week illness Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 p m at West Baptist church conducted by Rev P W Davis Interment followed in Vesta cemetery Bernatek Bros in charge Surviving are children R D and J M Harris Bowman W T and George Harris Lula Bridges Sadie Mather Ninie Wheeteas Lucy Hollman of Sandy Cross Harris was a member of Po in Peter A M and the community records note his long service to the area
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Robert Harris
Oglethorpe County
Sandy Cross
Wests Baptist Church
P. W. Davis
Millstone Baptist Church
Vesta
Bernatek Bros
Harris
Messrs
R. D
J. M Harris
W. T
George Harris
Bowman
Lula Bridges
Sadie Mather
Ninle Wheeteas
Lucy Hollman
Peter
A. M
Curry elected moderator of Southern Presbyterian Church
St Louis May 19 Rev R B Curry of Memphis Tenn was elected moderator of the Southern Presbyterian Church at the general assembly tonight. He won 178 votes, defeating three rivals Dr Sweet of Louisville 37 votes Dr H Chetter of Nashville 25 votes and Dr I McElroy of Columbus Ga 18 votes.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
R. B. Curry
Memphis
Tenn
Southern Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Dr. Sweet
Louisville
Wife of Bergdoll's Pal Sues for Divorce
Mrs. Freda Stecher, wife of Eugene Stecher, testified before a House draft dodger committee that Bergdoll persuaded her husband to flee to Germany. She said Stecher left without a dollar after discharge and filed for divorce, then sought Bergdoll's mother's sympathy who urged work. Representative Johnson suggested she pursue damages.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Freda Stecher
Eugene Stecher
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
House
Dodger
Stecher
Bergdoll
Germany
Representative Johnson
Kentucky
Damares
Kiwanis Club Backs Movement For Athens State Convention
The Kiwanis club endorsed Elka lodge inspired effort to bring the state convention to Athens next year and backed the American Legion post’s push to host the next convention. New members Golden M. Knight and William L. Erwin were introduced. A golf challenge between Kiwanis and Rotarians was accepted to be held soon with eight players from each side.
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Kiwanis Club
Elka
Athens
Allen R. Fleming
Columbus
Andrew J
Golden M. Knight
Athens Packard Co
William L. Erwin
Erwin, Erwin
Judicial Department of
Western Circuit
Walton County
Roeaten
Arene Te
Dan Magill
Im Committee
Charles BE. Martin
Seaboard Highway
Clinton
Oconee
Middle Carolina
Passion Flower at Palace Lures Norma Talmadge Fans
The Spanish story follows a neglected heroine as Norma Talmadge stars in The Passion Flower at the Palace. Her mother's neglect and a stepfather's desires shape the plot, with Talmadge delivering the alluring performance audiences have come to expect. The feature runs today after opening yesterday for two days.
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Norma Talmadge
Miss Talmadge
Morton Strahan Hodgson Promoted in Rotary Service
Morton Strahan Hodgson, until recently Rotary secretary, is promoted to vice president and will run the club during Abu's speeches. Athens native, son of the late Mr. Prince Hodgson, Georgia alum and former athlete, Hodgson heads Empire State Chemical Co. He lives at 1001 Prince Ave with two young sons and invites birthday greetings on April 22.
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Morton Strahan Hodgson
Rotary Club
Abu
Morton
Rotary
Athens
Prince’ Hodgson
University of Georgia
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Georgia
Mason
First Baptist Church
Cloverhuret Country Club
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Kiwanis
Empire State Chemical Company
Hardeman-Phimsy
Broad Street
One Thousand and One Prince Avenue
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Athens Legion
Northcutt
Swearingen
U.S
Coubia Park
O. F. Homes
Athens Business Wen Planning
FELD
S, M. Cruce and
Pete Petropol
Justice
Oglethorpe
Presbyterian
Movement Legion Meeting
Legion
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