British and French Hold Ground Against German Drive
Allied forces surged in a twenty mile front from the Ainse river area to Berry au Bac as German columns pressed hard. British and French troops reclaimed several fortified works and forced the attack to stall nearMontdidier, while American units reported gains and allied air forces claimed enemy losses.
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Associated Press
Ainse
Vailly
Berry-au-Bac
Pinon
Chavignon
Fort Malmaison
Courtecon
Cerny
Winterberg
Craonne
Villerberg
Villay
Veste
Paris
Soissons
Rheims
Temps
Crown
Car- Chemin Des Dames
Ailette
Lisne
France
Fismes
St. Michiel
London
Mannaheim-Mets
Cantigny
Persing
Picardy
Luneville
DuBose Re announces bid to reelect Clarke County rep
Hon R Toombs DuBose signs intention to run again for the lower house representing Clarke county. A long public service record spans both legislative chambers with leadership roles and key committee work. He has supported the University, State College of Agriculture and State Normal School.
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R. Toombs DuBose
Clarke County
DuBose
Senate
State College of Agriculture
State Normal School
One Union Express Co Formed For U S Trade
Washington May 28 One union express company for the United States was created today by agreement between Director General McAdoo and the Adams American Wells Fargo and Southern companies. Capital will be more than thirty millions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Union Express Company
United States
McAdoo
Adams, American
Wells Fargo
Southern
Red Cross Mercy Fund Nears Fifty Million Subscribed
Final figures on the second Red Cross mercy fund show near fifty million subscribed. Athens and Clarke campaign closed with 2,291 subscribers raising 32,097.60 dollars, while Madison county and Jefferson details remained incomplete.
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Athens
Clarke
Madison County
Jefferson
House Agrees With Senate Recess Planned Through Summer
Washington May 28 The senate and house leaders of both parties agreed to plan a recess of both houses beginning June 5 or 20 after appropriation bills pass, lasting until August 1. The revenue bill will be framed by Ways and Means in the meantime, with a thirty day house recess pending senate action on the revenue measures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senato
House
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Death sentence commuted to life for Jasper Mimbs
The state pardon board commuted Jasper Mimbs death sentence to life imprisonment but denied his petition. He will be hanged Friday at Bartow for the murder of A. D. Bulse near Bartow.
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Associated Press
Fla
State Pardon Board
Jasper Mimbs
Mimbs
Bartow
A. D. Bulse
Dentist Acquitted of Wife Murder Charge
A dentist was acquitted tonight of murdering his wife. The jury deliberated for only ten minutes before delivering the verdict.
State Normal School Board of Trustees Meeting
The board of trustees of the State Normal School lists members and ex officio officials led by Gov. Hugh M. Dorsey and M. L. Brittain. It details district representatives, standing committees, and the president who serves on all committees.
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The
State Normal School
B. 8. Miller
Columbus
B. Brown
Albany
G. A. Moll
Athens
Hugh M. Dorsey
Atlanta
M. L. Brittain
University of Georgia
J. M. Collum
Americus
J. W. Smith
Beauchamp
Brown
Brand
Yow
Daviton
Cleveland
Hayes
McCord
Bondurant
Griffeth
Larsen
Collum
Greene
Laws and Discipline
McWhorter
Board of Trusttees
Opencords
Sunday Last Chance For Boys Volunteer
Sunday marks the final opportunity for young men who reached adulthood since last June 1 to volunteer for the army. They may volunteer at the local recruiting station this week or on Sunday, after which they must register on June 6 and prepare for the draft operation. The June 2 deadline exists to ensure they are signed up and sent to Ft. Oglethorpe for medical examination, allowing any rejected men to return home and register on June 5.
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Ft. Oglethorpe
Athens Woman's Club to Present Flag to Training Detachment
At its regular meeting the Athens women's club decided to purchase and present a flag to the Training Department, which is training 250 men. The club has been notably active in patriotic service and public spirit.
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Athens Woman's Club
Woman's Club
Four Army Trucks Arrive for University Training Unit
Four big motor trucks have reached the University of Georgia and the State Normal School for use by the training detachment. They were unloaded yesterday and sent to the State College where eighty men in auto handling and repair instruction will learn to drive and repair them.
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University of Georgia
State Normal School
State College
Strong Message by Dr Richards at State Normal School
Rev A G Richards preached a round, strong commencement sermon at the State Normal School in Pound auditorium. He contrasted egoistic self later with altruistic service, urging a balanced life that sanctifies self to bless others, citing Christ as exemplar and stressing sacrifice and purposeful self-cultivation.
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N. P. M4
State Normal School
A. G. Richards
Emmanuel Church
New Pound
United States
Edith Hodgson
Goranson
Richards
Christ
Alumnae Association Holds State Normal School Convention
The Alumnae Association of the State Normal School met in Pound Auditorium at 11 yesterday with Miss Kate Hicks introducing the group’s work. Mrs. Edward Brown of Atlanta urged greater wartime effort by women, stressing food production and crop conservation, and noted the need for local voluntary conservation groups to save crops. An oil portrait of former president Mr Branson was presented, followed by faculty talks about his character and achievements. The meeting closed with a planning session for the school’s welfare.
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Edward T. Brown
Atlanta
E. C. Branson
Alumniae Association
State Normal ‘School
Pound Auditorium
Kate Hicks
State Normal
Brownla
Edward Brown
Roberta Hodgson
Brown
Woman's National Council of Defense
Athens
Normal School
Branson
Commencement at State Normal School Highlights Red Cross Work
The May 26 program at Pound Auditorium featured a Red Cross display and certificates in Elementary Hygiene and Home Care of the Sick. 29 pupils earned contact cards, 157 purpile cards, 15 instructors cards, and 37 instructors certificates after pledging allegiance to the United States. Dr. Belk delivered a sermon on Woman's Influence inspiring students toward noble ideals.
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State Normal School
Red Cross
Pound Auditorium
United States
H. B. Ritchie
Hop. Gordon
Pound
Belk
Dr. Belk
Wontan
County Agent Ragsdale to lead Clarke clubs
Clarke county agent E Ragsdale based in the county courthouse with phone 892 surveys local farming groups. He aims to boost the corn and calf clubs for Clarke youths and plans a potato club and fall crop initiatives with Don Bice coordinating efforts.
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Clarke County
County
Ragsdale
Clarke
Creey
Fine Work of These Seven Colored Men
Seven locally prominent colored farmers in Princeton district donated to the Red Cross campaign. Five gave 25 dollars each, two gave 20 dollars, and all had already purchased Liberty Bonds, including first, second, and third issues. Names listed: Robert Callaway, William Bates, Floyd Kenny, Dink Lester, Tom Robertson, and John Kenney, with Max Michael and John B. Gamble facilitating the contribution.
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RED Cross
Princeton
Robert Callaway
William Bates
Floyd Kenny
Dink Lester
Tom Robertson
John Kenney
Max Michael
John B.gamble
Athens Boy Joins Medical Graduating Class of Augusta
An Athens boy, Jos. H. Stewart, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart, is part of the University Medical College Augusta graduating class. He receives his diploma today and will enter the medical reserve corps of the army. Dr. and Mrs. Stewart travel to Augusta for the commencement, with Dr. Barrow delivering the diplomas.
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Athens
Jos
Stewarton
Stewart
University Medical College At
Augusta
Medical Reserve Corps
Army
Barrow
University
Police Recover Stolen Horse and Buggy Quickly
Police recover stolen horse and buggy after a few nights. A young Black boy named Howard Hoard was captured in the county’s southern part. He has served one term and is said to be punished for stealing a horse and buggy. Mrs. William Deering, widow of a Chicago harvester manufacturer, died at her winter home in Cocoanut Grove near Miami.
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Howard Hoard
William Deering
Harvester
Chicago
Cocoanut Grove
Miami
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Red Cross Mercy
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Big U.S. Army
DR. Richards
Aluminae-Alumin
Association OF the State Normal School
Mr. E. Ragsdale
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