Senior Day at State Normal School and Trustees Session
Yesterday at eleven Seniors held their last class with parting words from department heads and a class song. The program featured speakers, songs, and a playful outline of life as a senior. The commencement play Rip Van Winkle, directed by Evelyn Lewis, will be staged May 28 at 8 15 p m in Pound Auditorium with Morris Orchestra. Board of Trustees meets this morning to continue into tomorrow afternoon, noting the appointment of Hon S B Yow and a new trustee for the Tenth district, Hon W H Fleming.
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Thelma Wilson
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Echool
Alexander
Meyer
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Rhodes
Linton
Ritchie
Eberhart
Sell
Hodgson
Mr. Moyer
North Star
Evening Star
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Miss Linton
Kate
Ernest
Mr. Brown
Miller
Rip Vanwinkle
Joseph Jefferson
State Normal School
Pound
Misa Evelyn Lewis
Oratory
Morris Orchestra
State
B. A. Copelah
W. H. Fleming
War Activities of The State Normal School Record
The State Normal School closes its twenty fourth session with strong war work. The school chairs a full Red Cross chapter with 423 active members, $1,200 spent on supplies, and a large output of knitted articles and dressings. Thrift stamps and Liberty Bonds donations total over $2,900, plus funds to YWCA and War Library.
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Georgia
Theta Weing
Athens
Annual Concert by Senior Chorus at Pounds Auditorium
The Senior chorus of 8.N. gave the Annual Concert at Pounds Auditorium on Monday evening May 27. Miss Goranscon directed with Miss Evelyn Lewis and Miss Edith Hodgson assisting. A full program included Triumphal March Alda In the Boat By the Sea Spring Song Come Sweet Morning Deserted Red Red Rose and other selections with readings and solos.
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Pound
Goranscon
Evelyn Lewis
Edith Hodgson
Reading
Venice
Lut
Laby
Cuba and Mexico Ties Prompt Diplomatic Circular
Havana May 27 The Cuban state department sent a circular cablegram to Cuban diplomats abroad stating diplomatic relations between Cuba and Mexico had not been captured.
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Associated Press
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Cuban State Department
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Mexico
One Case Tried In City Court Monday
The City Court heard a single case, Horton v American National Insurance Co. The jury sided with the insurer, finding the insured valid when the policy was issued. Representing the plaintiff were O. J. Tomas, T. W. Rucker, and Austin Bell, while Erwin, Rucker & Nix represented the defendant company.
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Erwin, Rucker & Nix
Athens Proof of a Neighbor's Endorsement for Kidney Pills
A local Athens citizen testimonial endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. W B Tuck of 1446 Broad St. recounts relief after using the remedy, bought at Palmer & Sons'. The piece notes large charitable contributions and lauds the State Normal School's role in training teachers during wartime.
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B. Broad St
Long Place
Dean
Palmer & Sons
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Buffalo
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Wilson Urges Congress to Pass Revenue Legislation Now
Washington May 27 The president pressed Congress to enact revenue legislation amid war crisis. He urged lawmakers to set aside politics and fund the war, signaling an end to midsummer adjournment. Hearings on the bill to begin in June, with Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees coordinating. The plan weighs taxes against bond issues, with a memorandum proposing forty percent of revenue from taxation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Red Cross Outpouring of Millions in War Fund Ride
Associated Press reports that American donations to the Red Cross exceed 144 million dollars as the May 27 total rises through midnight. Greater New York contributed about 33.6 million, signaling broad civilian support beyond troops, with divisions and states hitting quotas and funds raised nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Red Cross War Fund
Greater New York
Baptist Tabernacle Plans Ten City Evangelistic Meetings
The Baptist Tabernacle will lead ten evangelistic tent meetings across the city starting Sunday afternoon, with a 400-seat tent moving between locations. Pastor BE Jennings will oversee, inviting cooperation from other faiths, and evening services will run for about ten days at each site, beginning at Baxter and Church streets near the Baxter Street School.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
Baptist Tabernacle
BE. H. Jennings
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Baxter Street
Deserter Harboring Suspects Denied in Madison County
Judge bound Henry Scroggins and Dewey House over to the federal court term in November on charges of conspiring to harbor a deserter Lecile Hilley in Hart county. Officials said a swamp hideout and a gun battle preceded the binding over, with the case citing wartime penalties for harboring or failing to report a deserter.
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Yeaterday
L C Brown Announces Candidacy For Re election
Clarke county representative L C Brown, seeking reelection to the Georgia State Legislature, pledges a clean and honest administration. He cites two prior terms, loyalty to educational interests in Clarke County home to the University of Georgia and state teaching institutions, and strong committee work. Brown appeals to Democratic voters to renew trust and continue service to the state.
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Clarke County
Brown
University of Georgia
State Agricultural College
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Clarke
Legisla
Germans Renew Great Offensives On Western Front
The German assault resumes on two fronts with minor artillery prep. One strike runs Voormezzele to Locre near Ypres, the other from Pinon to Fhelma along a 35 mile Aisne front. Italians counter with a push northwest of Lake Garda, seizing Monticello Pass, Presona village, and 900 prisoners. British and American units face heavy action in Rheims and Picardy, with reports of American casualties and awards to eleven officers and four men from the British cross honors for actions near Luce V.
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Aisne
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Picardy
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Marely
NUMBER ADDITIONS OCONEE REVIVAL ON SUNDAY
Oconee street church reports six accessions at Sunday morning and four more Sunday night as revival continues. Congregations grow. Rev G D Stone preached on the rich man and Lazarus urging prayer for others to act. Grave meetings planned at 3:30 with regular services at 8:15. all invited.
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Oconee Street Church
G. D.stone
Lazarus
Dives
James P. Davis Named Director for Georgia Food Administration
James P. Davis of this city has been appointed by Dr. Andrew M. Federal Food Administrator for Georgia to direct the Food Administration for the state, focusing on work among colored people. He is described as well fitted, with extensive experience in related fields, and will oversee county chairmen and auxiliary committees throughout Georgia. The article notes Georgia’s share of the administration and the role’s expected impact.
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Georgia
Food Administration
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