Indicted on Foremen Signature Forgery by War Veterans
True bills were returned by the federal grand jury against Jamies Henry Williams and Loy W Frost, two disabled Athens veterans, charging them with forging the indorsement of Tra Lee Bracewell on insurance checks worth about 300 dollars. The signatures were on checks payable to Bracewell and cashed, one of which reportedly in an Atlanta department store. The case is in federal court at Athens. defendants requested indictments and transfer to Atlanta for plea before Judge W Grubb. Frost and Williams are to appear at 10 a.m. Judge Grubb plans an early start to dispose of cases before 12 noon during the special session. He expects to return to Alabama tonight.
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Jory
Jamies Henry Williams
Loy W.frost
Athens
Tra Lee Bracewell
Bracewell
Williams and Wroat
Atlanta
Federal Court of Athens
Nider
H. Sibley
Grubb
Alabama
Augusta Woman Heads Georgia Legion Auxiliary
Augusta, July 2. Mrs. Frank Fleming of Augusta has been elected head of the women's auxiliary of the Georgia American Legion. Her long war service and leadership of local allied groups mark her as a fitting choice. She organized Augusta’s unit, chairs the local auxiliary, led Soldiers' Relief efforts since 1916, and supported Georgia and 28th division troops at Camp Hancock. A prominent club woman and social figure, she is active in D A R, Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Woman's Club, known for parliamentary polish and charm.
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Augusta
Frank 5
Ieming
Woman's Auxiliary
The
Georgia American Legion
Georgia
Fleming
Battey
Legion
Camp
Hancock
Tl Pee
Bennett Reopens Bank of Norcross to Raise Capital
The Bank of Norcross, closed last fall by the state banking department, reopened Thursday on a strong financial base. Superintendent T. R. Bennett announced a capital stock of 15,000 with plans to raise to 25,000 soon. Old officers return to manage the bank now under reorganization, with 3.0. McElroy as president, J. W. Haynie as vice president, W. L. Ray as cashier, and Miss Ruby Grogan as bookkeeper.
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Bank of
McElroy
J. W. Haynie
W. L. Ray
Ruby Grogan
Doctor sues over poker losses in Fulton suit
Dr. J Heizman of 32 Carnegie Way filed in Fulton Superior Court seeking 225 dollars he says he lost in a crooked poker game. Defendants listed as Rea Killian and Lige Bennett. He alleges he played stud poker and was cheated, losing 450 dollars with 225 returned, and he seeks the remaining amount.
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J. Heizman
Carnegie Way
Fulton
Superior Court
Rea” Killian
Governor grants first parole of Hardwick era
Governor Hardwick on Thursday granted a parole to R. B. H. Davis, convicted in Burke County on a charge of manslaughter. This marks the first parole issued by the new governor. The parole was recommended by the State Prison Commission after an exhaustive investigation of the case.
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Hardwick
R. B H. Davis
Burke County
Davis
State Prison Commission
Youthful Pair Guilty Of Counterfeiting In Atlanta
Two young Atlantans entered pleas in federal court on counterfeiting charges. Harry Underwood received a fifteen month federal prison term. Miss Gladys Wilson, under 18, was sent to Clarke County Jail in Athens for 60 days. A Secret Service operative testified the duo passed two fake ten dollar bills in Atlanta and that Underwood admitted altering two one dollar bills and making a third. The girl arranged to have a small boy pass them.
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Gladys Wilson
Harry Underwood
Mrs Lambert Granted First Divorce Decree
Marie Lambert was awarded a first decree in her divorce suit against Elwell Lambert in Judge John D Pendleton's court. She testified he used abusive language, barred visits to her mother, and refused to keep a light burning and a fire for warmth during cold weather.
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Marie Lambert
Elwell Lambert
John D. Pendleton
Former Soldier Charged With Pawning Government Instruments
W. C. Frost a former soldier undergoing dental training was arrested Thursday and charged with pawning $690 worth of government instruments. Detectives Hamilton and Hollingsworth traced the instruments to a Decatur street pawn shop and notified federal authorities.
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Decatur’ Street
Hamilton and Hollingsworth
Frost
Licensing measure before architects and engineers discussed
A licensing bill for professional architects and engineers is before the legislature and will be the topic at the affiliated technical societies meeting Friday evening at the town hall of the chamber of commerce. Members are urged to attend to hear and act on the measure.
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Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Senate Debates Highway Records and Australian Ballot Measure
Georgia Senate debates include a resolution demanding itemized highway department expenditures, calls for investigation, and a plan to adopt the Australian ballot system. Discussions touch on public roads, state finance, and proposed constitutional or policy changes with multiple senators weighing in on accountability.
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Peachounty
Georgia
McMichael- House
Ate ‘Highway Department
Sammry
Sheffield
These States Navy
Wohlwender
McMichael
Senate
House
Departmente
If Highway Departments
State Highway Department
Ite
Ellis
Public Roads Committee
Highway Department
Suit for $20,000 damages filed in Fulton court
W. P. Clark former Southern Railway employee sues for 20000 alleging a May 19, 1921 fall from a B switch engine caused spinal injuries due to a defective turnout. Clark claims permanent incapacity and incancellated state since the accident.
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Fulton Superior Court
The
Southern Railway Company
Clark
Veterans to Elect Officers at Red Men Hall Meeting
Greater Atlanta Post No. 890 Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its regular meeting at 1.8 o clock Friday evening in the Red Men’s Hall to nominate officers for vacancies and to appoint state department officers. Other business includes initiation of applicants for membership at the first annual encampment in Macon on July 1 and 2, plus routine matters.
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Red Men's Nail
Greater
Atlanta
Veterans of Foreign Wars
State Department
Macon
Phi Delta Luncheon At Atlanta Alumni Group
Phi Delta Theta alumni association in Atlanta hosts weekly luncheons for fraternity members residents and visitors. Informal gatherings occur every Friday at 6 oclock with invitations extended to all Phi Delts and guests to attend.
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Atlante Alumni Association of Phi
Delta ‘Theta
Imany
Atlanta
Dors
Toany
Datrodu
Planing Mill Fire Causes $2000 In Damage
Fire at Randall Brothers planing mill on North avenue and Marietta street was detected in the engine room at 2:62 am by a nightwatchman. Firefighters contained the blaze to the engine room and prevented spread. Paul H. Randall, vice president, reported $2000 damage covered by insurance.
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Randall Brothers
North Avenue
Marietta Street
Paul H. Randall
Fire destroys old state shops depot in Washington line blaze
A pine fueled blaze at the Washington and Atlantic line Pullman depot, the old state shops, raged for about an hour Thursday night. Estimated damage reached 1500 dollars. Water supply delays hindered firefighting. The 59 year old depot was ruined inside. Chief Cody cited long efforts to install standard water plugs near the depot and city gas works with no success.
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W.& A. Reway Pards
Wy. & A. Pullsman
Pullman
Dilla
Cody
Atlantay
Yte
Brunswick Rail Case Sheds State Board Bounds
Brunswick street railway turmoil slips outside state board jurisdiction. The line may be sold to the highest bidder under court order, with dismantling likely as Master Elliott Butts oversees force closure after operating losses.
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Brunswick Rail
Pale OF State Board
Brunswick Street
Taifro and
Commission
Brunswick
Beverly D. Evans
Ways S
Coinl
Elliott Butts
Man fainted after liquor arrest at police station
R. L. McKervey, 45, a restaurant keeper of 202 Hunnicutt Street, fainted twice in custody after detectives McGes and Cason arrested him on whisky possession charges. Nine gallons of corn whisky were found at his place. He is held on $500 bond.
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R. L. McKervey
Hunnicutt Street
McGes and Cason
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