Winterville News Highlights and Tragic Atlanta Death
Winterville reports little Meredith Pittard recovering from illness while Mrs H J Collew returned from Augusta. Thomas N Gainer’s sister visits. Stone and Noell improving. Sad death of Mrs Willie Low nthony in Atlanta shocks locals. she was daughter of Dr W D Sarter and mother to 13 year old Lawrence. Winterville certificates close with music by Dora Smith class. Mrs Fred John th elected president with Mary Hale and Evelyn Hale as vice presidents.
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Wimnterville
Meredith Pittard
J. Colle
Thomas N. Gainer
Augusta
Herbert Stone
John Owden Noell
Willie Lownthony
Atlanta
Arrow
W. D. Sarter
Lawrence
Winterville
Dora Smith
Mia
Fred Johnth
Mary Hale
Evelyn Hale
Evely Fire
Commencement date at Dahlonega moved to May 20
The North Georgia Agricultural College in Dahlonega Ga changes its commencement from June 6 to May 20 to allow R O T C cadets to attend Plattsburg training camp in New York. About thirty senior division cadets will depart in a body on May 0. The letter encourages cheerful brave optimistic helpful notes to cadets at camp.
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Dahlonega
North Georgia Agricultural College
Plattsburg
N. Y
Students Named for Month's Training at R C T C Plattsburg
Colonel Percy Laroy Trippe released the list of about 125 University of Georgia students ordered to report to the commanding officer of the R C T C at Plattsburg for a one month training camp beginning June 3. More than twenty alternates named. The roster includes Abney Jno W, Anderson B L Aotres EB E Archer H D At inéon J L Barrett Chas F Barrett Clanio R Hock Wm H Gannet F W Bennett Stanley & Bernstein Albert B Betlnune L ZK etc.
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Percy Laroy Trippe
University of Georgia
Plattsburg
Abney
Jno
Anderson
B. L. Aotres
EB E. Archer
H. D
Atinéon
J. L
Barrett
Chas. F
Clanio R. Hock
Wm. H
Gannett
F.W
Bennett
Stanley
Bernstein
Albert B
Betlnune
L. ZK
Bidiock
Alfred
Blalock
D.S
Boone
W. SB
Boston
Bowden
Boyd
Douslas
Brock
Benj
Breadnex
Brows
Brown
Budknll
Bryan
J. H
Caldwell
H. W
Calhoun
Candler
C. M. Carswell
Clocker
Cohen
P.P
Colburn
W. C
Cox
Crawford
J. V
I. B
Cutler
Dallas
W.M
Daniels
Davis
W. J
Dickinson
Dillard
G. J
Disbro
W. B
Dodson
W. A
Dooley
Drexel
R.J
Duncan
L. F
Whethart
J. P
Bilars
O. R
Byler
C. M
Franklin
Garrison
Gay
J. G
Gilbert
EB. T
Hargrett
W. T
Barris
R. C
Harold
F. W
Harwell
Prank
Hastings
Hay
Red Cross launches second war fund drive for 100 million
Washington May 21 The American Red Cross launches a second drive for 100 million dollars to fund relief overseas and at home. President Wilson endorses subscriptions along with Cabinet, General Pershing, Admiral Sims, Cardinal Gibbons and other leaders. The campaign aims to expand aid to soldiers, allied civilians, and war refugees, with strict emphasis on efficient use and broad participation across 20,000,000 members.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Red Cross
Wilson
General Pershing
Sime
Cardinal Gibbons
Red Cross
War Council
People's Trust
Organize’tion
Italy
Europe
France
James H. Perkins
New York
Department of Information and Casualties
Department of Home Service
America
Eliot Wadesworth
Berne
Switzerland
England
British
London
Belgium
von Kluck
Havre
Isonzo Fron
Dutch Ships Idle Need Grain To Harvest Promise
Washington reports the United States will not grant Holland three ships to carry the grain promised by President Wilson. Dutch ships in American ports must be sent for grain to prevent delays. Officials link Netherlands port restrictions to German policy, with over 400000 tons of Dutch shipping idle at Dutch ports.
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Associated Press
Washington
Holland
United States
Wilson
Netherlands
May Not Restrict Wheat Ration in 1919
Washington May 21 Prospects of a heavy wheat crop this year justify the hope that rationing in this country may be curtailed materially next year. Food Administrator Hoover told a conference of the National Bakers Service Board.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
National Bakers Service Board
Not Eligible To Enlist After The Fifth Of June
Athens May 21 The Congressional bill expanding selective service requires men who turned 21 since June 6, 1917 to register on June 6, 1918 under the Selective Service Act. Until then they may volunteer and choose a suitable branch. most service branches remain open to volunteers.
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Athens
Army
President Hadley calls food saving key to victory
President Arthur T. Hadley of Yale, via the Connecticut War Savings Committee, urges that saving money and consuming less will back government loans and win the war through goods not dollars. He notes labor waste and stresses savings as capital for war needs while recounting Red Cross relief and war fund expenditures abroad and at home.
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Arthur T. Hadley
Yale University
Connecticut War Savings Committee
Hadley
Vur
Georgia pledge card director to speak in Athens Friday
Robert Bryan Harrison director of the Federal Food Administration pledge card drive for Georgia will visit Athens Friday to deliver two illustrated addresses at the high school auditorium. He tours the state lecturing on food conservation to children and the public, aims to visit every county, and has shown a 1 000 foot film on victory gardens in Chicago. The visit includes school programs and a possible free screening at a local theater.
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Robert Bryan Harrison
Federal Food Administration
Georgia
Athens
Savannah Morning News
Federal Food Administration of Georgia
Savanah
Savannah
Brunswick
Harrison
Chicago
St. Louis
Good Housekeeping League
Southern Press
Athens Boy of Ten Becomes Major in War Savings Campaign
August Kellar, ten years old, was awarded a governor signed commission as Major for his work in the War Savings and Thrift Stamp campaign. The Athens resident, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Kellar, is a student at College Avenue School where Miss Ansie Patman is principal. Hugh H Gordon Jr delivered the commission and addressed the pupils, who saluted the young major as the governor’s honor was announced.
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Athens
Hugh M. Dorsey
August Kellar
Paul Kellar
College Avenue
Misa Ansie Patman
Hugh H.gordon, Jr
Gordon
America
French Republic
Atlanta's Offering for the Senate Harbors Hardwick and Howard Fight
Georgia politicos grow uneasy over Congressman Howard as they deploy per diem runners to rally Hardwick support and vice versa. In Lafayette Harris questions Howard, proving past claims false while local loyalties fracture over a reunion of rival camps. The piece warns of a coalition between Howard and Hardwick to defeat loyal elements in Georgia.
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Ring
Atlanta
Howard
Hardwick
Catey
Lafayette
Harris
Georgia
Washington
Georrgia
Wilson
Hegin
Harrange
Statesboro
Edwards
Savannah
Miss Mary Walker to Be Buried Here
Mary Walker a former city resident who for twelve years lived at the Masonic Home in Macon died yesterday. Her remains will arrive in Athens today by the Central road and go to the Dorsey Furniture Co funeral parlors, then to the First Methodist church for a 4 PM service conducted by Rev. Belk. The Past Masters of Mount Vernon Lodge will meet as pallbearers at 3:45 PM.
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Associated Press
Mary Walker
Masonic
Macon
Athens
Central Road
Dorsey Furniture Company
First Methodist Church
R. Belk
Mount Vernon Lodge
Dorsey Puner- al
Jeruel Academy Plays and Commencement Highlight Local School
Jeruel Academy, led by president Prof Brown, is hosting its annual commencement as the baccalaureate sermon was delivered Sunday. A fine production titled Somewhere in France played at Morton's Theatre last night, with additional exercises planned today and tomorrow.
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Teruel Academy
Brown
France
Morton
Nantahala Students Raise Funds For Red Cross
Nantahala school children staged an evening entertainment last Friday and raised more than 17 dollars for Red Cross work. Mrs. Richard Flower, age 94, champions Red Cross service in New Orleans, knitting helmets and socks since the war began and helping with entertainments for charity. Her family includes five sons and three daughters, one of whom was former New Orleans mayor.
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Nantahala
Red Cross
Richard Flower
New Orleans
War Savings Poster Winners Named in Georgia Contest
Georgia artists claim prizes in a nationwide War Savings Stamp poster competition judged by Mrs E B More. Winners from Athens include Mable Jackson and Helen Quarterman in Class A second prize and Sore Smith with other top placers. Exhibits proceed at the Atlanta Art Association and travel to New Orleans for regional judging before national awards in Washington.
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Georgia
Mre
EB. W. More
Georgia Art
Atlanta Art Association
Cal ‘Boun
New Orleans
Nummer
Washington
Athens
Mable Jackeson
Helen Quarterman
Normal School
Sore Smith
Athena
Gai
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