Diocesan council adjourns after long six year session
The Diocesan council of the Diocese of Atlanta Protestant Episcopal Church adjourned near midnight after a six year span with a busy schedule. Bishop Nelson praised the council’s temper and work while committees were formed for an endowment plan and deputies to the next General Convention in New York. Resolutions thanked Athens hosts and officers were elected as the council endorsed a girls school for the diocese and set up funds and committees to advance it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Protestant Episcopal Church
Nelson
New York
Mesars
C. B. Wilmer
C. T. A. Pise
John 8. Bunting
Macon
Troy Beatty
Athens
Jay—Measrs
T. H. Nickerson
Z. D. Harrison
T. E. Egleston
Grantland
Geo. C. Browers
Eugene W. Stetson
C. T. A Pise
D. D
Thomas Egleston
Turner E. Berry
Columbus
Board of Missions
Messrs
C. T. A. Pisa
Appleton Church Home
Messrs. Bunting
C. H. Lee
H. L. Jewett-Williams
Milledgeville
W. A. Taylor
Luther Willams
Weston
Messer Bunting
John D. Wing
Memminger and
Wragg
R. C. Alston
C. F. Pollard
J. F. Poll
T. W. Sprinkle
Toccoa
Memminger
F. F. Lockwood
W. H. Warner
Messrs. Wragg
C. K. Benedict
Sewanee
J. H.T. McPherson
R. K. Smith
R. de T. Lawrence
Georgia
Special Agriculture Official Addresses Canning Club Leaders in Georgia
A Georgia college hosts a four day conference with Mary Creswell and other leaders as Mrs W Hill from the U S Department of Agriculture outlines aims of education, stressing intellectual moral growth industrial efficiency and political self control for rural communities. He notes the shift to agricultural training through colleges and extension work, praising recent reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Agriculture
Canning Club
Georgia
Mary Creswall
W. Hill
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Farm Demonstration Division
Hill
Four New Enactments Headed for Special Session
The Banner prints three legal notices of intention to introduce local bills. One is a personal bill, one proposes elected county commissioners, and a third aims to overhaul municipal government. Representative Frank Rhodes backs two bills to make roads and revenue commissioners elective and to amend the city charter to create a city operating commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clarke
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
Clarke County
Frank Rhodes
Miss Basiline Prince of Athens Elected Vice President
Miss Basiline Prince of Athens was named Vice President for the Athens Convocation at the diocesan women's auxiliary meeting in Emmanuel parish. The session honored Mrs. DeConte Furman for her leadership and lauded Athens hospitality and the gains in missionary pledges and overall fundraising.
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Miss Prince OF Athens
Women's Auxiliary
Emmanuel
Woman's Auxiliary
Children’s Junior Auxiliary
Troy Beatty
E. Wheat of
Griffin
Nellie
Peters Black
Atlanta
C. I. Pettigrew
Basiline Prince of
Athens
Lena Swift Huntley
of White
Tallulah Falls
Macor-Co I
William E.martin
Macon
Rome
C. E. Hudgins
Rosa Woodberry
C. E. Wheat
United Offerings
Mallory Taylor
R. Collins
Minnie Harper
Mary A. Pearson
R. C. Little
Marietta
Woman's ‘Auxiliary
Taylor
DeConte Furman
Inaugural remarks praise Georgia College of Agriculture work
Dr Knapp praised the education function, the Georgia College of Agriculture, and its leadership after visits across six states. He lauded magnified fundamentals, the dignity of labor, efficiency in industry, and home uplift through better home work. Demonstration agents from districts will meet with Mr Hill and General Young afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knapp
Georgia College of Agriculture
Mr. Hill
Canning Club
Cornerstone Relics Hinted for Athens Courthouse
The Banner reports plans to lay the courthouse cornerstone soon in Clarke county and Athens. Citizens are urged to consider placing relics in the walls to capture 1918 artifacts alongside older items for future generations. The suggestion emphasizes preserving objects of both historic and present value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Athens
Georgia to vote for US senator by popular ballot
May 29 report from Atlanta indicates Georgia legislators will call a state election for United States senator soon after convening and before adjournment. The vote would be held in mid August with results sent in promptly. Senator Bacon appears unopposed within the party and the election is expected to be largely formal.
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Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Friends
A. O. Bacon
Bacon
Funeral plans set for Frank Christopher in Watkinsville
Frank Christopher a prominent farmer in Oconee County near Watkinsville died at his home yesterday. He was about middle age and highly esteemed in Athens. His brother RE. M. Christopher of Athens survives him. Burial expected this afternoon at Watkinsville with arrangements not yet finalized.
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Oconee County
Watkinsville
Frank Christopher
Athens
RE. M. Christopher
Christopher
Athens School Census Shows 20 Percent Gain
Athens city school census indicates a twenty percent increase over five years, about six hundred additional children aged six to eighteen within city limits. County figures show little change. If trends hold, city funding from the public school fund could rise by about ten thousand dollars over five years, with each child averaging roughly 3.60 per year. The published census table provides detailed breakdowns by sex, age, and race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Bladwine Verdict Rules Out Federal Wine Claim
A federal court jury ruled that the beverage named Bladwine does not violate federal law since the drink contains no wine or grape juice. The verdict held that the ending wine was not intended to mislead consumers into believing the drink contained alcohol.
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Ame
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Council of Diocese of Atlanta
Church of the Incarnation
Canning
Rosa Woodbury
Frank D. Holland
LaGrange
Wing
Chafin
University of Georgia
China
Macon, Discuised the Work of the Woman's Aux!lary
Department of Sewanee
Nelle Peters Black
C. L. Pettigrew
Mary Pearson
General Young
Sol
U. S
Oconee
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
Orpen
ST At
Thure
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