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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1921

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University of Georgia ROTC to stage closing drills at Sanford Field

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps at the University of Georgia will hold its closing military exercises and prize drill at Sanford Field today at 3:30 p m. The Cavalry unit will perform equitation jumping Roman riding and rescue races. Maj. B L Burch invites the public to attend the parade and events including troop and company drills and a regimental parade.

University OF Georgia Today University of Georgia Sanford Field B. L. Burch Troo Cavairy B. L. Fitts P. K. Anderson Infante E. W. Highsmith Mnaumettt D. Ws Mant Lamon J. D Shaw R Sareen An Bruce E. L. Fittr T. W. Alexander D. Donaldson J. W. Howard A. B. Williama D Donaldson Cook Ft. Ueper Infantry Burnett Ay H Betts Williams Mills J. L Benton A. O.mites G. W Power Wheaton Ryther D. W Hanahan M. L Henry C. G. Miller Cohen C. H. Edwards T., Lundy W. A. Reid T. C Davis EB. K, Derden H. W. Hart W. J Mullis W. G Aa.” Cavalry Dean A. F. Putnam A. W Thomas, E Sibert J. W B.” Cavalry Gillespie J. W. Phinisy T. B Richardson le. Watson

Walsh Probe Favored in Senate Committee

The Senate expenditure committee reported favorably a resolution by Senator Walsh of Massachusetts for a general investigation of conditions of former servicemen including hospitalization and delays in war risk payments. The measure is expected to come up next week with adoption widely anticipated. A second resolution for a general agricultural survey by a joint congressional committee was also favorably reported.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Mittee Today Walsh Massachusetts Joint Congressional Committee

Annual Exhibit Industrial Arts At State Normal

The State Normal school will host its annual clothing exhibit on Monday afternoon and all day Tuesday May 20 and 21. Freshman to senior classes display millinery lingerie garments and house furnishings plus color and art work. Wood construction shows boxes book racks baskets toys and more. Discarded can craft includes miniature Ford and King 8 cars. Household arts under Miss Baird and manual arts under Miss Linton lead the displays.

State Normal School Bessie M. Baird Anne Linton

Delay in Sunday statement on Georgia Negro in Georgia booklet

Atlanta May 27 The ex committee preparing the Sunday statement for the booklet The Negro in Georgia says data mass is so large the release cannot occur in Sunday papers. The statement will be ready early next week and will be exhaustive. A circulated booklet details lynchings in the state and has attracted official scrutiny.

Atlanta Georgia

Annual Junior Orators Contest At University Chapel

Tonight at 8 50 the University of Georgia hosts the annual junior orators contest in the chapel. Six speakers present a range of topics from philosophy to industrial and political treatises, with a handsome medal awarded to the best orator.

University of Georgia Morton Lumpkin A. B. Culbertson Lithonia E. ¥. Watton Atlanta W. D. Durden Bogart T. Edwards Monroe Charles Stack Gainesville

Sam Stone Joins Denny Motor Co. Service Dept

Sam Stone a noted Athens automobile engineer moves to Denny Motor Co. to head the Bosch magneto and Gray & Davis starter service. He trained at official Bosch and Gray & Davis stations in Atlanta and Tow and will handle all Bosch magneto and Gray & Davis starter work. Manager Dently credits Bosch magneto with preventing battery trouble and easy cranking even if the switch is left on overnight.

Sam Stone Athens Gray & Davis Denny Motor Co Stone Bosch and Gray & Davis Atlanta Bosch Magneto Dently Bosch

Georgia Rehabs Defeat Atlanta Business College in Hitting Showdown

The Georgia Rehabs crushed Atlanta Business College 18 to 9 in a high scoring game. Parish starred with a Babe Ruth style three run shot in the third while Erwin answered for ABC with a George Kelly moment in the eighth. Attendance was light but fans saw a strong offensive display and the teams agreed to a rematch in Atlanta soon.

Georgia Atlanta Atlanta Business College Tech ABC Agaln

Ship Owners Reject Benson Wage Condition Offers

Washington May 27. Secretary Davis after the American Ship Owners association rejected a tentative wage and working conditions agreement approved by Chairman Benson of the Shipping Board and marine engineers turned to securing points of agreement. Davis conferred with President Harding for an hour this afternoon but issued no statement.

Washington, D. C American Ship Owners Association Benson Shipping Board and Marine Engineers Davis Shipping Board Harding

Dr Wiggins Reports Better After Major Operation

Atlanta news confirms Dr Stirling P. Wiggins pastor of Park Street Methodist Episcopal Church South is improved after surgery. Earlier reports listed his condition as critical. hospital officials say he is now recovering well at St Joe infirmary.

Associated Press Atlanta Stirling P. Wiggins Park Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Wiggins St. Joe Infirmary

Athens Honor Memorial Day With Poppy Drive

Memorial day observances in Athens featured the sale of crimson poppies to support widows and orphans of France. Mrs George Mell heads the sale, with a committee of ladies arranging poppy distribution at the post office.

South Gettysburg Amsterdam Bellies Wood France George Mell Athens

Flanigen sails to Edinburgh for Rotary International meet

Mr. D. Flanigen president of the Athens Railway and Electric Co. and former Athens Rotary president leaves for Edinburgh to attend the Rotary International convention. A large crowd at the station bids him farewell with songs written for the occasion and best wishes for his safe return.

D. Flanigen Athens Railway & Electric Co Athens Rotary Club Edinburgh Scotland Athens Club Flanigen Morton Hodgson Douglas

Financiers to Advise Harding on Federal Reserve Role

A cross section of bankers from the nation will be consulted by President Harding before finalizing the sequence of financial conferences begun at the White House. Officials expect midwest leaders to be asked next, with sentiment centered on the Federal Reserve Board holding the key to restoring normal conditions by moderating loan rates and ensuring sound practices.

Washington, D.C Harding White House Middle West Ara Ly Federal Reserve Board General Financial Condh

Recital by Piano Department A Success at State Normal

A piano recital by the State Normal School piano department drew a good audience and was deemed a success. Students listed include Agnes night, Shirley, Helen Boynton, Agnes Colillos, Doris Guill, Lydia Danniel, Lucille Jackson, Mayra Bacon, Pearl Gill, Elmer Jackson, Burt Bulah, and others performing works by Mozart Chaminade Rubinstein and MacDowell.

Ecide Batyreat Agnes Pound Erate Aiebest Buluh Shirley Helen Boynton Agnes Colilos Doris Guill Rondon Lydia Danniel Mozart Annie Lou Bartlett Mayra Bacon Pearl Gill Elmer Jackson Bent Bolg S. Victor Staub Line Chaminade Rubinstein Lucille “Jackson MacDowell

Stillman Lawyers Deny Divorce Settlement Rumors

New York May 27. Counsel for James A. Stillman denied involvement in settlement negotiations for a divorce action to be brought against his wife. The statement said there was never a time when Stillman would acknowledge Guy Stillman’s parentage. A suit for divorce was expected, with the next hearing set for June 1.

New York James A. Stillman Stillman Guy Stillman

Favorable Senate Report on Mingo Investigation

Washington May 27 The Senate committee reported favorably Senator Johnson of California's resolution for a senate investigation into Kentucky West pre mining disorders. The measure was placed in position for Senate action next week.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Johnson California Senate

Two Amendments On Disarmament Lose In Senate

Senate action on disarmament and a potential Pacific coast naval base proceeded, but amendments to the naval bill were rejected or not disposed of. An amendment to suspend naval construction pending a disarmament conference failed, while a proposal to send representatives to consult with the League of Nations disarmament commission also lost.

Associated Washington, D. C Pacific Coast Naval Base Senate Reto Decora Disarmament Commission of the League

Opposition to Borah Amendment in House

Opposition formed in the House to the Borah amendment to the naval bill authorizing and requesting the president to call a conference of Great Britain Japan and the United States to reach an agreement on reduction in naval forces. Republican Leader Mondell after a conference with President Harding urged that any naval cut should be paired with partial land reductions and that an international conference should pursue this aim.

Washington, D. C House Great Britain Japan United States Mondell Harding Guld

Whiskey Removal Traced Through Postoffice

Postoffice inspectors announced a plot involving 4000 cases of whiskey moved from Kentucky distilleries on forged permits from Pennsylvania. Louisville physician Dr. Clifford Goodman was arrested for negotiating bonds worth 12 456 dollars for a Chicago company, part of a consignment stolen from the Pontable post office in February.

Loulatille Kynny Kentucky Pensylvania Clifford Goodman Louisville Goodman

College invites Dr Andrew Boyle to Milledgeville baccalaureate

Dr Andrew Boyle accepts invitation to deliver the baccalaureate address at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville on Tuesday. The event drew one of its largest attendances in history.

Andrew, M. Boyle State College of Georgia Military College Milledgeville Tineday

Harding signs emergency tariff bill to curb dumping

President Harding signed the emergency tariff bill in Washington D C. The measure becomes effective tomorrow and lasts six months, affecting most farm products. It includes a provision to prevent dumping of foreign goods in the United States. If Congress adopts the Longworth resadjation, new import duties would take effect immediately upon introduction.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Longworth

Conference with Obregon May Improve US Mexico Ties

An American chargé d’affaires George T. Sam Merlin will meet President Obregon in Mexico City to discuss a memorandum on recognizing Mexico. A memorandum reportedly does not require immediate action and may affect the timing of any recognition.

Mexico George T. Sam- Merlin Obregon United States United

Large troop reinforcements to Ireland reported

London dispatch says the cabinet will send a large number of troops to Ireland to quell unrest and protect public order. The Times notes constraints due to ongoing industrial troubles and other commitments in Sicily, delaying full redeployment.

Ireland London Wes London Times Saga Silesia

Strike of Paper Workers Settled By Arbitration

Arbitration settles strike in Albany area as paper plants face wage and working condition disputes. Workers and management agreed to submit wares and labor terms to referee for final decision.

Albany Ee Sda Newfoundland

Prominent Athens Attorney MAX MICHAEL Celebrates Birthday

Local notes celebrate MAX MICHAEL a leading Athens attorney and Kiwanis vice president born this week. A UGA alumnus class of 1904 he earned an A M from Columbia 1906 and LL B 1907. He is active in Shriner work and Red Cross during wartime civilian efforts.

Max Michael Athens Kiwanis Club University of Georgia Columbia Synagogue Red Cross

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Military Department State Normal Now ‘Co. Service Dept S. P. Wiggins Sretland MIR. CO. Flanigen Rotary Edinburg C. Douglas Finangers Tel Harding Federal Board Say Power Restoration Benn Graaph Ratte Dioxert Lucille Jackson Burt Bulah Shirty Mex Max Michal Seenee Michael Grady Bullling
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