Y M C A Plans Third Membership Contest Between Reds and Blues
The Y M C A will hold its third membership contest in its history from June 1 to July 3 led by generals Joel A. Wier and Morton Hodgson. The aim is to push active membership past 1,000, with current turnout at 627 and plans to recruit across departments including Business Men's Club Young Men's Club Senior Night Club Preps and Inter view Club Junior Bs and Working Boys' Club. Team captains have been announced for each side and a seven to ten member promotion committee from each department will drive participation.
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Walter B. Forbes
Reds
Blues
Joel A. Wier
Morton
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Busines
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Kk. E. Lamkin
Vleetwood Lanier
Clyde Anderson
T. F. Green
Frank Dudley
Army bills confer with conscription laws in May conference
The Army reorganization bill, after a conference, rejects federalizing the National Guard and universal training. It sets a peace time regular army at 297 000 with Philippine scouts and keeps the National Guard on its current basis. An enlisted reserve corps will train fifteen days annually unless in war. The assistant secretary of war becomes business manager earning 10 000 a year. A permanent war council will handle military and munitions issues.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Senate
National Guard
Philippine Scouts
Wilson Veto Blocks Peace Resolution
Washington May 27 Republican leaders concede the veto by President Wilson ends hopes for passing the peace resolution. An attempt to override the veto will be made in the House tomorrow but is not expected to succeed.
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Wikesbarre
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Presnt
Congress
House
Lumber Prices Drop Across Texas Market
Lumber prices fell five to seven dollars per thousand feet over the past several days, according to local dealers in Fort Worth Texas.
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Associated Press
Apt Worth
Tex
Babe Ruth Hits Tenth Homered This Season
Rogton May 27 Babe Ruth hit two home runs to reach ten for the season.
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Babe Ruth
Associatee Press
Rogton
Babe" Ruth
Hodgson Wins Governors Cup At Cloverhurst Club
Hodgson defeated E. F. Porter in the Cloverhurst Country Club Governor's Cup final after a close round. Hodgson’s 81 on Wednesday helped him overcome Porter who won six golf balls as runner up. Hodgson becomes the cup holder and will defend in November’s fall tournament.
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Hodgson
E. F. Porter
Cloverhurst Country Club
Cloverhurst Club
Porter
Bocock
Cloverhurst
Who Has Seen a Lost Black Shetland Pony
Three boys John Prince and Hugh Gordon seek a lost black Shetland pony last seen at the Gordon home Tuesday. The compact pony has a long mane and tail that drags the ground. Anyone with information should contact Mr Gordon or the Banner office.
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John
Prince
Mr. Gordon
Banner Office
Southern Railroads Alter Ties After Rate Hike Plan
Washington May 27 Southern railroads will not retain existing relations and differentials if freight rates rise. Seaboard Air Line Vice-President Capps told the Interstate Commerce Commission that each case will be decided on its merits with public input. Coal rates may rise without disturbing established relations. Southern roads foresee higher terminal switching charges but not higher carrier switching charges.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Southern Railroads
Apps
Seaboard Air Line
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Roads
Capps
Plans disclosed to run McAdoo at meet of Democratic Party
Senate probe into campaign spending reveals moves to place William G. McAdoo at the Democratic National Convention. John T. King claims Dan K. Vanna promised to raise 500000 but he does not know if funds were obtained. Dr Burra Jenkins says he was asked to nominate McAdoo. he cites no funds. Also news notes Durham Durham and Southern Carolina Railway sale to Norfolk Southern announced.
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Democratic Party
Associated Press
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Senate
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John T. King
Wood
Dan K. Vanna
Cleveland
King
Burra Jenkins
The
Kansas City Post
San Francisco
Jenkins
Subscriptions Drive Raises 38 300 for Athens General Hospital
Athens workers reported 131 subscriptions totaling 29 200 at the first day luncheon, bringing the campaign to 38 300 from 173 subscribers toward a 100 000 goal. Leaders said if the goal isn’t reached today the drive will continue tomorrow.
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Athens General Hospital
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Mra
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W. Long
Hoapital
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Sloman
Bernsteian
Mose Bernstein
Rotary Club
Hebrew Benevolent Society
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Max Michael
Arthur Flatau
Ernest Michael
Mic
Marjorie Oppenheimer
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Bankers
Athens Benevolent Association
Woman's , Club
Miss Long
Garden Club
Athens May Enter Eightth City Baseball League
Delegates from six North Georgia cities met at the Georgian Hotel and formed a six team league with Monroe Madison Washington Elberton Winder and Thomson. Athens may join if a suitable manager and players can be found. the executive committee will set a schedule for a season starting June 20.
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North Georgia
Georgian Hotel
R. L. McWhorter
Athens
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Monroe
Madison
Washington
Elberton
Winder
Thomson
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P. H. Burrows
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Waslington
P. C. Taylor
Biberton
Knott H. Nowe
Price
Nowell
J. W. Jarrell, I Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Jarrell
Whitey Davis
Clarence Rawson
Athens to host 1921 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs meetings
Macon Georgia May 27 Athens was chosen to host the 1921 meetings of the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Grand Lodge of Rebekahs after debates with Rome and Columbus. Delegates from Athens Rome and Columbus backed Athens in a vote. The convention is expected to draw over a thousand delegates with site officials and local clubs aiding.
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Athens
Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge of Rebekahs
Rome
Columbus
H. J. Rowe
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Ae West
RL. J. Smith
Drement Commerce
J. AL. Lawrenceville
T. H. Fens
Gainesville
J. Ee Decatur
J. Sinachap- Raucchberg
Hartwell
Iain
A. D. Dens
Augusta
Thomasville
Atlanta
North Highland
Franklin
East Point
Fulton
Nazimova Stars in The Heart of a Child at Elite
Nazimova returns in The Heart of a Child at the Elite today in a waif role that triumphs by love and goodness. Supported by a strong cast including Victor Patel the film features Russian star power and is shown with orchestra music in matinee and evening showings.
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Nazimova
Victor Patel
Interchurch Move Opposed by One Body of Presbyterians
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States voted unanimously to end its relations with the Inter-Church World Movement. In a separate note, St Louis was chosen as the 1931 meeting place for the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Ate
General Assembly of Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Inter-Church World Movement
Charlotte
N C
St Louis
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly
Sophomore Declamation Contest at University Chapel
Nine University of Georgia sophomores will declaim for the Sophomore Cup at the college chapel this evening. The program starts at 8 o clock and promises good minutes of oratory. The public is invited to attend.
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