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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1920

Page

2

Central High School Forms Athletic Association Officers

The Central High School athletic association held a large meeting to organize for the 1920 21 term electing Sam Rogers president Hu Rene Atkerson vice president James Morton secretary treasurer Joe Yancey assistant secretary treasurer Simy Mayuela publicity manager and Sam Rogers and Harry Cook as cheer leaders. Rogers Morton named leaders of membership teams with no captains for now. A drive for new members will begin as the team hopes to win the Middle Tennessee high school title. five players return from last season under captain Hardixon. The association supports Central High athletics with strong loyalty and activity.

the Athletic Association of Central High School Sam Rogers Hu- Rene Atkerson James Morton Joe Yancey Simy Mayuela Harry Cook Hardixon Middle Tennessee Central High

Quick Recovery of Stolen Ford

A stolen car was recovered thirty minutes after the theft was reported. Deputy Sheriff R. B. Hardison located F. A. Butler's Ford in front of Jake Orr's home on the Campbellsville pike. Thieves abandoned the vehicle after stealing the tube and casing on the right rear wheel. the car was otherwise undamaged.

Daily Herald Hardison F. A. Butler Ford Jake Orr Campbellsville Pike

Distinguished Woman Physician Dr Brneatina Perea

The record notes Dr Brneatina Perea of Chile as one of the notable women physicians in South America and mentions she was the daughter of a poor washerwoman.

South America Brneatina Perea Chile

Two Prize Fights Set for October in New York Fight Card

Two prize fights are scheduled in New York for October as appetisers for the possible Dempsey Carpentier championship. Jack Dempsey faces Bill Brennan at Madison Square Garden under Tex Rickard while Georges Carpentier meets Battling Levinsky in Brooklyn on October 12. Dempsey is the favorite for the Brennan bout, while Carpentier’s chances depend on breaking Levinsky’s guard.

L. R. Blanchard United Press New York Dempsy-Carpentier Jack Dempsey Bill Brennan Serap Madison Square Garden Tex Rickard Georges Carpentier Battling Levinsky Klyn Dempsey Bill Carpentier Levinsky Dempay

Sluggish Decline in Living Costs Reported

A thirty day trend shows persistent cuts in coffee sugar potatoes and likely permanent price relief. Sugar fallen to about half its peak leaving dealers uncertain about future costs while some offer flowers cheaper than cost.

Dal Las

Harding to Speak in Tennessee as Campaign Trips Planned

Senator Harding will tour the Middle West and reach Tennessee with a stop in Chattanooga during early October. At least eight major addresses are planned with impromptu talks in various cities. A second leg later in October may visit additional towns, and a Pacific coast trip appears postponed.

Marion Middle West Tennessee Chattanooga Senato Harding Pacific Coast

Watts Lectures on Yom Kippur Draws Town Jews

Sr. George O Watts rector of St Peter's Episcopal church will lecture Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows hall as Jewish citizens observe Yom Kippur. The event aims to unite town and county Jews in a public observance during the Day of Atonement.

George O. Watts St . Peter's Episcopal Church Ofelock Odd Fellows Sews Watts

Examinations for Rural Carriers in Maury County

The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Maury County Tennessee to be held October 23 1920 in Columbia and Mt Pleasant. Open to county domiciled citizens who meet Form No 1977 requirements. Women may apply but may be limited by sex. Forms 1077 and blanks available from listed offices or the Commission in Washington and should be returned promptly.

United States Civil Service Commission Maury Tennessee Columbia Mt. Pleasant Tenn U. S Washington, D.C Washington

Farmers gain from cooperative stock shipping in Fayette County

County Agent Asa A. Pryor reports successful cooperative shipping of sheep and cattle by local farmers. One farmer earned 7.15 per head, another 42.50 per head, and a third, who sold to a stock buyer, net 104.75 more after using the cooperative method. The program is praised as saving thousands annually across the state.

Asa A. Pryor Fayette County Pryor Co-Operative Association Cooperative Association

County Agriculture Directors Set September 25 Meeting

Directors of the county council of agriculture will hold their regular monthly meeting at the council chamber on next Saturday at 2 o'clock. The membership drive, started at the council dinner, has added many new members as part of a push to reach at least 500 members before the annual election.

Daily Herald County Council of Agriculture Council Chamber

Geers Hurt After Fall in Syracuse Harness Race

Ed ward F. Geers veteran harness driver was thrown from his sulky and injured in the first race on Thursday at the state fair track in Syracuse His shoulder and wrist were sprained while his horse Kiki Wiki finished second in the 2:18 trot second heat The Onondaga cup 2:18 trot was won by King Watts driven by Alonzo McDonald Wiki Wiki later finished third in the second heat after stumbling Geers hopes to return to driving at Columbus Monday

iFrom Daily Herald Syracuse Edward F Geers Thia Sulky State Fair Track Kiki Wiki Columbus King Watts Alonzo McDonald Wiki Wiki Edman

Club Boy Paying For His Education

Chase Garland of Johnson County demonstrates self funded schooling by farming parts of his father’s land. He runs a potato club plot, grows corn on 2.5 acres, and keeps pure bred Shorthorn livestock. He earns money from farming to attend Mountain City High School and plans to study agriculture at the University of Tennessee after graduation.

Chase Garland Johnson County Mountain City Chase Club Denmark University of Tennessee

Farmer credits Herald for staying optimistic after year

William T. Perry of Bighy Hill says continued daily visits from The Herald keep him optimistic. He compares lacking the paper to a ship without chart or compass lost on a vast sea. His plan extends the Herald for another year, noting it helps his outlook.

William T. Perry Bighy Hill Herald Mr. Perry

Rider Injured as Horse Falls Burden Arm Breaks

W Luther McAdams suffers a broken arm after a horse fell during a ride. The incident caused the rider to be injured as he was thrown to the ground.

W. Luther McAdams

Few Soldiers Seek Victory Medals in County Effort

Ex service men in the county have yet to claim their World War victory medals. The medals cost nothing and will gain value with time, as a veteran notes that future generations would prize them highly. Capt. Dyer offers assistance and men may obtain medals without surrendering original discharges.

Dyer

Road change bid stalled by disqualification and petitions

Chairman John H. Murphy of the county road commission has certified his disqualification to act on the Campbellville pike change near Broadview due to ties to parties interested. Judge Whitthorne will appoint another commissioner to sit on the case. Citizens push to remove the road from the creek bed as two petition routes await board review. Decision on routes expected within two weeks with potential condemnation if needed.

John H. Murphy County Road Commission Whitthorne Campbellville Pike Broadview

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