Alumni plan to raise secondary school standards statewide
The University under Chancellor Hill and Professor Stewart expands a program linking state high schools with universities. About seventy schools meet accreditation standards, with credits listed in the catalogue. Stewart will inspect and advise schools, visiting five months annually, and alumni meetings will discuss plans and local education interests. Savannah club funds scholarships. Athens and region expect a busy fall with business-backed amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Stewart
Joseph S. Stewart
Savannah Club
University
Names of Senators Named to Live Next Session
The Democratic nominates for the next state senate are listed by district with most post office addresses provided. Rotations place Gilmer for Thirty-second and districts Thirty-eighth Paulding Fortieth Towns as the upcoming seats. many districts show nominees and their counties, with two districts lacking address data.
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Chas
S. Northen
Morteith
Senate
G. W. Phillips
Phillips
Pierceville
Fannin County
Gilmer
Lumpkin
Paulding
Charles S. Northern
Welling Houses in Great Demand
Real estate experts in Athens report overwhelming rental demand with 5 to 10 applications daily and no vacant houses. Agents cite shortages, high rents, and interest from across the country as families seek 3 to 4 room dwellings at $5 to $10 monthly, while some would pay more for larger residences.
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W. L. Jennings
J. T. Anderson
Dosler Real Estate Company
Athens
Mr. Poss
Shome
Cansia
Americus Superintendent Miller Declines Athens Chair
A. G. Miller of Americus public schools declines the State Normal College chair of mathematics after being offered the post with increased pay. The Americus Board of Education boosts his salary from 1500 to 1800 per year, and Miller agrees to remain superintendent, praising the board for recognizing his service.
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A. G. Miller
Americus Public Schools
State Normal School
J. H. Walker
Americus
the Times-Recor
State Normal College At
Athens
Americas Board of Education
Miller
After Woman With A Rock Terrorizes Anna Bowen On Cleveland
Jim Jackson, a colored man, aimed to terrorize Anna Bowen, a Negro resident on Cleveland Avenue. He cursed her, chased, and threw a rock that shattered plaster inside her room, missing her by inches. Mayor Dorsey imposed a ten dollar fine or thirty days on the streets.
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Jim Jackson
Anna Bowen
Cleveland Avenue
Dorsey
Jim
Parishioners Plan New Seven Thousand Dollar Parsonage
The old First Methodist church parsonage will be replaced by a seven thousand dollar brick two story ten room structure. Contractor Thomas J Nichols has the job and work will begin at once. The church main hall will have a lowered inclined floor and the organ moved. the infant class quarters will be expanded to provide enhanced comfort for children.
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First Methodist Church
Judge Kimsey Sets Special Term for Murder Case
Judge J J Kimsey of the northeastern circuit will convene a special term on October 1 to try Fred Hawkins charged with the murder of M R Cagle at Lula. An extra term may occur the third Monday in September if needed for appeals. Col Howard Thompson is assisting Solicitor Charters for the Cagle family.
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J. J. Kimsey
Fred Hawkins
M. R. Cagle
Lula
Col
Howard Thompson
Cagle
Charters
Athens Dominates Georgia Fraternal Scene
Athens stands out in Georgia fraternal circles as the home of national leaders. T. H. Nickerson serves as Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and M. J. H. Dozier is Deputy Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Georgia Odd Fellows numbers exceed 25,000 in good standing.
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Athens
Georgia
Knights of Pythias
Uniti
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows of Georgiaa
T. H. Nickerson
M. J. H. Dozier
Gorillas Lungs and Dr King’s Discovery Headline
Dora A Stephens of Port Williams Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with stopping a two year cough and curing her of consumption fears. The testimonial notes 50 cent and one dollar prices with trial bottle free. The piece also mentions Athens needing a new hotel for progress.
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Dora A. Stephens
Port Williams
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
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