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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1920

Page

3

Farmers show keen interest in dairy association plans

Reports from the county indicate strong farmer demand for forming a dairy testing association. A meeting in Foley will organize the group and seek funding through county participation to test cows, with aims to boost butter sales and dairy profitability in Maury County and Knox county prep for the state convention.

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Tennessee dairy progress highlighted at Knoxville meeting

A Tennessee dairy meeting in Knoxville revealed that Tennessee ranks behind only a few states in the dairy industry, with Maury County boasting the most record cows in the state and Marshall County making significant gains due to cow testing work. Officials plan a Maury County city testing association in Columbia to boost cooperative testing and dairy herd improvements in the coming year.

Tennessee Knoxville Tt Wan Maury County Faury County Marshal County Tate County Marshall County Columbia Wong Cooperative

Turkey supplies remain light as Christmas orders lag

Local produce dealers report Christmas turkey deliveries are slow with many buyers holding back. A few birds reach the market at around 20 cents per pound while shipments stay scarce, leaving dealers cautious about reserve demand through the holiday period.

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Women Federation Pushes Better Garbage Service for Columbia

Delegation to appear at next city board meeting seeking appropriation for improved garbage containers and street signs. Federation plans block captains to ensure cleanliness, cooperates with Dr. Robert Pittman, city health officer, and urges citizen involvement to curb nuisance and improve sanitation.

Daily Herald Columbia Woman's Federation of Columbia Federation Kovery del Bage Pall Federation Ab Board of Aldermen Desiart Garvage Robert Pittw City Health

Beasley Again Heads Kiwanis Club Of City

Beasley again heads Kiwanis Club of Gity as W S Beasley is elected president and a slate of officers and directors chosen at the noon luncheon. The club will not meet on Christmas Eve but will resume December 31 with a January 7 night session inviting wives and sweethearts. Dr Butler spoke on month hygiene and Miss Thornhill contributed.

Daily Herald Kiwanis Club W. S. Beasley W. M. Chaffin George’. Me. Kennon G. R. Cowie Alna H. Foster Robert J. Harlan Harry Kloepfer P. D. Biddie A. B. Lowell C. D. Park George

Whole Family Is Hurt In Auto Wreck

From Mondays Daily Herald. Mr and Mrs R L Billington daughter Miss Bessie Lee and son Snookums R L Jr were injured Sunday afternoon about one mile from Cornersville when their Ford sedan was run down by a car driven by R W Hodge The sedan veered into a ditch after an effort to avoid the other car Fifteen stitches were required for Mr Billington and five for Mrs Billington The party was taken to Lewisburg hospital for treatment with Snookums and the others lightly hurt Hodge claimed steering gear failed in the other car.

Daily Herald R. L. Billington Bessie Lee Snookums R. L, Jr Cornersville R. W. Hodge Billington Fnookums Lewisburg Mr. Billington Mrs. Billington Hedge Hodge

Miner Convicted in West Virginia

Fayler Cole was sentenced to five years in the Houndsville prison after a jury found him guilty of voluntary manslaughter in a shooting linked to the coal miners industrial war in Mingo County. The verdict followed a trial in Williamson West Virginia.

Daily Herald United Press Williamson W. Va Fayler Cole Houndsville Mingo County Tmhanslaughter

Magnificent Eagle Killed at Leftwich

Davy Davis reports a bald eagle shot and killed at Leftwich Ridge this morning. The bird measured six feet eight inches from tip to tip and weighed about a quarter ton, described as one of the county’s most magnificent specimens. Miss Gladys Kincade of Helena, Arkansas, is visiting relatives here for an extended stay.

Daily Herald Davy Davis Leftwich Ridge Mise Gladys Kincade Helena, Ark

Federation clubs plan spring festival and events

Federation clubs held a well attended meeting planning a Shakespearean Festival in April free to the public. They discussed civic improvement ideas and a future city visit by noted lecturer and a musical evening. The clubs praised baby contest results and schedule a January mothers meeting and a March clinic for lead and throat troubles with specialists available.

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Institute Saves Lives of Children

Prom Friday's Daily Herald reports Colum bia Institute students and faculty donated 265 to the Literary Digest for relief of starving Central Europe children. Girls led the drive, sacrificing to aid war victims, showing how a county effort could save many lives next year.

Daily Herald Columbia Institute Europe Fea Tendulark

Road work suspended for winter on Jackson Military Highway

Construction on the Jackson Military Highway between Columbia and Williamson county is halted for winter. An engineer for Knoxville Construction Company says work will resume next spring, with several miles completed and grading on about half of the twelve mile route. The delay stems from a dispute over a several thousand dollar payment from the state highway department to Maury County, delaying debt payments until funds are received. The project aims to modernize the old road with straightening widening and improved rock asphalt surfacing expected to last twenty years.

Daily Herald Jackson Military Highway Columbia Williamson County Ine Knoxville Construction Company The Herald Maury County State Highway Department Highway Department State Department Middle Tennessee

Enlistments Open for Tennessee National Guard Cavalry Troops

The National Guard of Tennessee seeks recruits for two cavalry troops to be raised in Columbia. Ages 16 to 45, with parental consent for under 18. Armory planned with athletics including baseball football and basketball, amateur boxing and wrestling. Government grants pay for drills and summer encampment, plus horse care and housing. Local business leaders back the movement.

Daily Herald National Guard of Tennessee Columbia Joseph M. Hayse

Relief for Europe’s starving children heads South effort

In New York on December 18, Herbert Hoover leads a joint relief drive uniting the American Relief Administration American Red Cross American Friends Service Committe Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America Knights of Columbus YMCA YWCA to prevent mass famine among three and a half million European children before Christmas with priority overseas aid.

Daily Herald The Herald New York Europe South Herbert Hoover American Relief Administration American Red Cross American Friends Service Committe Quakers Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Knights of Columbuy

Humphries Found Not Guilty By Jury

The county circuit court jury acquitted Tom Humphries of obstructing a public road, effectively quashing related indictments for the same offense. More than sixty witnesses traveled long distances to testify, but the not guilty verdict ended further mileage claims by the county.

Daily Herald County Criminal Court Ciee of State Tom Humphries

Dempsey Visits Ear Specialist In Niles

Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey arrived in Niles to see Dr. Frank Bonine, a noted ear specialist and sport expert. The visit was kept secret as Dempsey rode the Twentieth Century Limited with manager Jack Kearns. Dempsey may have been injured in his recent fight with Bill Brennan, and Bonine planned an examination to determine the condition.

United Press Niles Mich Jack Dempsey Frank Bonine Dempsey Twentieth Century Limited Jack Kearns Kearns Chicago Buffalo

Second Round of Quarterly Meetings Announced by Mt Pleasant District

Rev. Watson M. Cook presiding officer of the Mt Pleasant district announces the second round of quarterly conferences. They start in Williamsport on January 9 and close in Mt Pleasant on March 6 and 7 with a schedule of meetings across numerous towns including Hat Williamsport Mt Nebo Hampshire Cross Bridges Enterprise Sandy Hook Ethridge Henryville Napier Waynesboro Collinwood Gillis Milla Gillia Chapel Savannah Mission Savannah Station Olive Hill Cros Roads Clifton Mt Carmel Mt Auburn New Bethlehem Perry Spring Creek Linden Lobelville Hohenwald Tawrenceparg tation Iwoma Wesley Loretta Wew Point and Cinubes Wayland Springs Mt Zion Honpertown Mt Wieasant Maree and others.

Watson M. Cook Mt. Pleasant Williamsport Mt. Nebo Hampshire Cross Bridges Crows Bridges Enterprise Sandy Hook Ethridge Henryville Napier Waynesboro Collinwood Gillis Milla Gillia Chapel Savannah Mission Graham's Savannah Station Olive Hill Cros Roads Clifton Mt. Carmel Mt. Auburn New Bethlehem Fels Perry Spring Creek Flatwoods Meadow View Linden Lobelville Hohenwald Hotenwald Iwoma Wesley's Loretta Wew Point Cinubes Chinabep Waylend Springs Mt Zion

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B. A. Satterfield & Co Dairymen Mece Harber Health Officials OF Haggant Coste Heights Abeul Letanen Christies Beasley Gity Organization Board OF Directors Dr. Butter FORD West Virginia Magnificent Eagle Ravy Davis R. H. Whiteside Keota Okla Thedford’s BLACK Institute Equipe Athletic FOR Relief OF Children OF Humphries
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