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About Athens banner-herald. (Athens, Ga.) 1933-current | View Entire Issue (June 30, 1934)
CENTURY OF PROGRESS EDITION Full Associated Press Service Athens And Clarke County Offer Unusual Opportunities Healthy Climate, Indus tries and Schools At tractive to Families rocated in the Garden Spot of fieorgta, Athens, “the Classic City of the South,’” offerg opportunities to its citizens which few cities of its size can hold out. Climate, ed neational facilities, many agricul tural possibilities, and countless other factors which go into the making of one of Georgia’'s most progresgsive citles await both visi tor and resident, alike. Founded 'before 1800, Athens oweg itg existénce to what might he termed & quirk of fate. When ' the founders of the state Univer «ity sought a site for the gchool, they selected a place approximate iv 8 miles’ away from Watkins ville, ‘Thig location was chosen in preference to one nearer Watkins vile, so that the students would not be tempted by the “bright lights” of the city. Athens grew up around the University, and today Watkinsville remains little larger than it was then with a popula tion of scarcely a thousand while Athens boasts over 20,000. But, although Atheng has grown around the TUniversity and still Inoks to the college for its cultural leadership and much of its pep and liveliness, there are other factors which have gone into giving this place the position it holds among Georgia eities. One would have to go far to find a more evenly regulated cli mate. Rainfall varies only ' slight lv throughout the year, according to 1. 8. Sell, in charge of the U. S, Weather Bureau here, Mr. o]l has pointed out that the av | erage rainfall per year for Athens |ls approximately 49 inckes, and that this is distributed over the 12 } months almost evenly, each month . having 4 inches rainfall with the E exception of about four. which | even then vary only about one inch - on either side of this figure. As for the temperature, it is mild - throughout the year, excepting for . a few dayvs each winter and sum mer when the thermometer regis . tera lower or higher than usual. The mean summer temperature is 74, and the mean wintér tempera ture is 44, which gives a healthful invigorating elimate that is hard to excel. Not so cold as to miean loss of comfort, the winters are nevertheless keen and cool enough to keep all the benefits of cold weather with few of its discom forts, The stimmers likewise pro vide few days of extremes, and although the mid-day temperature may he a bit over 90, the cool nights bring the mean temperature down, sometimes as low as 69 de grees, This moderate climate allows truck gardening throughout the vear, and there is scarcely a month when Athens vards are mniot filled with colorful flowers, Roses bloom untll Chrigtmas, and daffodils m'el‘ In bloom in February. | Tocated on a high elevation, 800 feet ahove mea level, Athens is in the geographical center of the. areat mortheastern sction of Geor gia, and the largest city in that distrfet. Industrial surveys have shown that conditions here are ideal for profitable industrial op eration in eotton, textile, and other industries, as is evidenced by the number of snccessful manufactur ing plants mow operating in thej citv and its environs. The total value of the products manufactured“ here is well over five million pel‘i vear, One of the essential elementfll for profitable manufacturing is a suitahle site with proper ra.flroad} facilities as well as power, light, and other necessities at reasonable rates, Atheng has these in abund ance. Athems has four major rail road systems: the Seaboard Air Line, Southern, Georgia and Cen ‘ral of Georgia, with one trunk line from Wast to West, and three terminal lines, which tap their) main lines within forty miles of‘ Atheng. The Georgia Power com- Pany supplies . electricity and DOWGP] for Athens. ‘ The water supply is taken from Sandy Creek, an ever - flowing stream of pure water which af-' fords an abundance of water at all ;""}““nfl- ¢ This is filtered befo!:ei °ing pumped into the reservoir for ]L'nneral use and is tested reg ularly. : Raw wmaterials for the prospec “ manufacturer are near here! " abundance, particularly cotton.J Athens ix one of the largest cotton centers in this part of the state, "ving many cotton warehouses, hich huy cotton directly from she planters and store it for fu fure use. Besides this, hardwood fimher jg found comparatively nearby, and may be hrought here with a minimum of freight costs. The health of the -citizens of ;"wns is protected by a Health Dapartment maintained by both the city and ecounty, organized In accord with the State Health Law, which zives to the department the J (Continued on page six) ATHENS BANNER-HERALD TO THE HOMESEEKER : Athens offers much in the way of opportunities to those svho desire to live in one of the finest sec tions of the country. TO THE RETIRED MAN AND HIS FAMILY: Athens offers the climate and health-giving conditions, with recreational features that make for a happier living. i . TO THE MAN WITH A FAMILY TO EDUCATE: Athens offars schools and college facilities unsurpassed elfowhere and within the reach of a modest income. Living costs are exceptionally low making 1t particularly attrac tive for the family of average means. i ‘ TO INDUSTRY: Athens offers every tnducenfent. - for location in this community. Many desirable sites are avaflable at low cost adjacent to adequate transportation, power and labor. New indus trles are tax free for flve years. Power rates compare favorably“ with the lowest in the country. THOSE INTERESTED IN AGRICULTURE will find chief among the advantages of Athens and Clarke county the ready markets for farm products. The fertfle sooil and average rainfall tnsire a gen erous yield of practically everything grown. The present low prices of farm lands- ranging from five dollars to thirty dollars an acre make this sectfon unusuelly desirable to those wishing to make investments tn farm'lands. ’ ATHENS FOLKS are good neighbors aad you would enjoy liv ing among us, Southern hospitality is a reality tn ATHRNS, IF you desire detailed information 1t will be gladly furnighed on request. ' Just write the Chamber of Commerce, Athens, Georgla. - A. G. DUDLEY, Mayor. Churches Give Religious Opportunity To Visitors, Students, Citizens Alike Athens possesses outstanding re ligious opportunities, not only for visitors, and students at the Uni versity, but for people who live here. Kight denominationg hold services here, and seven of these have their own places of worship, some of them being magnificent edifices that are outstanding ex amples of church architecture. The denominations boasting the largest congregations are the Meth odist and Baptist, of which there are geveral churches in the city. There are two Presbyterian church es, one Hpiscopal, one Free Will Methodist, one Christian, one Catholic, and a Synagogue. - The First Methodist church is one of the outstanding in -the North Georgla conference. The pastor, Rev. Lester Rumble, has proved so popular that when his term here ended several years ago, a delegation of citizens went to ‘the conference meeting and asked that he be returned to Athens again. As a result, Dr. Rumble has remained at his Athens call several years longer than usuai. This church is a magnificent old btuilding, with a tall spire. It is rich in historical memories, some of the outstanding men of the state having been members of sis congregation, and today it has one of the Jargest memberships of any church in the city. Particularly fine i the work it does among the University boys and girls, and the Young Peoples League at this church is very large. Rev. .Tohnl Tate is in charge of Wesley Foun dation work at this and other Methodist churches in the city. The Ocones Street Methodist church, of which Rev. J. A. Lang ford is pastor, is the second oldest Methodist church in Athens, Rev. Langford has been here scarcely one year, but he 1s well-liked by other echurch members as well a 8 his own congregation. ‘ Tike the First Methodist church, Young Harris Memorial Methodist has a paator who has been return ed an exira term by petition of the congregation: Rev. L. B. Jones. Under Rev. Jones’s direction, this church has grown rapidly. Tte membership has increased and the Cobb TLampkin annex was built. Mr. TLampkin, outstanding member of this church, was a delegate to the conference in Mississippl last spring. . The First Baptist church has an interesting history, dating from the early days of the last century. Ser vices were first held in a log build ing on the University campus, later moved to new and larger buildings, until today this church is one of the handsomest buildings in the eity. Not the least reason{ for the large congregation is the pleasant, genial and Inspiring pas tor, Dr. J. C. Wilkinson. ] The Prince Avenue Baptist | church, although the youngest in the city, boasts one of the largest congregations. Rev. T. W. Tip pett i pastor of this church. The West Fnd Baptist church with its pastor, Rev. N. A. Hemrick, bflngfli comfort and joy to a congregation of fervent worshippers. . | There are two Presbyterian churches in Athens: the Central Pregbyterian and First Presbyteri an. Presiding at the TFirst church i Dr. B, L. Hill, who is one of the most populdr ministers in the citv. He is a member of the Board of Bducation. Dr. W. D. Hooper, beloved professor at the University, and “Bob” Gunn, prominent Ath ens merchant, both have Sunda\.v school classes here which attract a great many students and citi zens. Dr. 8. T. Cartledge ig pas tor of the Central Presbyterian church. and hie work has won praise from all quarters. The Tirst Christian church has ; ot [ (Continued on page six.) Fire Department Has Fine Record During Past Year The Athens Fire Department has had an enviable record undsr the leadership of Fire Chief BE. F. Les ter, and with a lessening fire loss each year since his selection as chief, it reached & new low last year with a report which, in a na tional survey, led that of other de= partments In cities of over 20,000 { population, ' | With property valued at $1,162,- 1600 at risk, the ftire lose, both in [sured and uninsured was only $lO,- 112 with over nine thousand dollars of that covered by insurance. When it is consildered that scarce ly a decade ago, fire loss per year in Athens was around $200,000 this figure can be really appreclated. A modern gystem of alarms with the fire department furnishing operating powsr for it. so that, re gardless of ths getieral power sup ply es the city, the alarms are con stantly in good shape, s ong of the reasons for thix low percentage fire loss. Mechenical and electric devices report at headquarters when any of the alarms siems to be out of order and those arg re paired Immedlatzly. Another, apd psfobably grsater cause for the low sum lost by fire in Athens, 1s the consistant in spection and look-outs throughout the city, and the training the de partmeant gives the public and the schools in fire prevention. | There are two stqtions, each of them fully manned &t all times and approximately 30 miles of fire alarm wire. The apparatus and equipment of the department in cludes the Chief's automobile which is equipped with all] necegsary sup plies two pumpers, two fire trucks, on 2 75 foot aerial hook and ladder truck, and one ling truck. Besides the chief, there are 23 men connected with the depart ment: Captains T, A. Hart, W. D. Montgomery, W. €. Thompson, J. B. Farr, and 0. H. Peeler; Lieu tenant Joe Lewis, W. H. Thomp son, C. C. Bridges and L, H. Guest; and G. T. Wilson, H. S. Vandiver, H. A. Bates, W. L., Lester, F. P. Boisky, W, H. Culver, C. F. Wil liams; R F, Breedlove, T. J, Ma guire, F. M. Daniel, H. H. Yar brought K. C. Llewallyn, F. Ed wards and Hubert Smith, Tree That Owns Itself Serves as Reminder of Man’s Love for Nature An Athens object known far and wide is “The Tree That Owns It self.” This magnificent oak tree stands at the foot of Dearing street, in closed by a chain which marks the property which was deeded to the tree long years ago by its owner. Legend has it that Willlam Jack son played under its shade as a boy, and saw it from his porch as a man. He gréew to love this tree, and on his death deeded the land which surrounds it to the beautiful specimen of oak, o that it might stand forever. Recently the tree began to decay, and citizens feared that it might die. TL.etters from throughout the country came asking that some thing be done. The city stepped to the frent, and the tree was treat ed by gurgeons and i today stand ing as beautiful and statuesque as ever, - s i § s oB e . * ~—ESTABLISHED 1832 w Saturday, June 30, 1934, Oldest State Chaxrtered Uniwversity In World Is Integral Part Of Athens Students From All States and Some Foreign Countries Enrolled in University of Georgia, Around Which Life of Athens Is Built ~ The University of Georgia stands today as the oldest state chartered University in the world. Five ynonthg after the signing of the [treaty of peace which recognized the tndependence of the American lcolonles, the lTegislature of Georgia. on February 25, 1784, passed an }aet setting aside 40,000 acres of Iland to endow a college of semi nary of learning, and appointed a Board of Trustees among whom were (Governor IL.yman Hall and Abraham Baldwin. This act, written by Abraham 'Baldwin, is still today one of the imoat modern provislong for Uni versity organization in existence, ‘and palte of it have been adopted 'lin the charters of other institu ‘tions M the east, west, and cen tral states. The 40000 acres” however, were not utilized, and it wag not until 1810 tqat actual work hegan on the University, and in 1806 the first building, called Franklin college, was completed. Franklin College is today known as “Old College’” and some of the state’s most important personages have roomed there. Franklin coi -Ige now means the school of lib -eral arts and sciences and certain afftltated echoolg of the University. The first step towards making Franklin college (which then stood for the University as a whoie) a real Unlversity came in 1867 when the Lumpkin Law school, organ fzed In 1859 by Joseph Henry Lampkin, first Chief Justice of the Supremé Court of Georgia, became the law departmeric of the Univer gity. In 1872, the State College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts was created and becdme a part of The Unlversity of -Georgla, al though it was not until 1906 that this college took Its position ag one of the leading such institutions in the country. % e Since 1900, numeroug other de partments and schools have been added to the Unlversity: a school of Pharmecy, a school of educa tton, a 4 graduate school, a school of commerce, & school of Journal -Ism, and a d&!«non of extension. Although the TUntversity System fncldes numerous Institutions throughout the =tate, the only ma jor parts not located in Athens are the Medical'devartment in Auzus ta, and the School of Technology, Georgla Tech, in Atlanta. | In 1981, the General Asgembly FUTURE CHEMI e e g‘:;'h.“ s, = TRk vy ! 2 B . Snterl] { = K-, iTy A | v LR ey eAR O | o e LEEL ; “&l?“. ,»!,.L':u,?, EE T ) T { - ATR e sl . i SAo= ot S ==t iFf o i QLRI g e P el = =y vk l. FL s O “?: (ST HTE l i S @R eel TUR N 0 |P, LA eR TS B GGy Sieß s M 7 A ey EA LR 2 ¢ TETET I gRN ey e 18 til Sa (All .F PO i ;‘ L A T bLI &l i RPN CERRT ‘—Afil#i 4{ AP prY oik G 2 RS S 1 e .“' Ll ;-}‘}_,_,,‘__— »'fv[" ’us :H"r SR, R ,'az W= ‘ i s ned Wiy ATR v et PPy oty - T 8 P AAR WA R | t:‘.. { n"i 4 ~‘,' l ‘ ‘F;r:i y>- ek ozt ' ¢ e ook o R g =i T gl Terrell Hall, on the University campus, bulit in 1904 to replace; Soience hall, destroyed by fire in 1903, This building houses the Dex partment of Chemistry and School of Pharmacy. It was named in honor of Dr. William Terrell of Hancock county, who in 1864, endowed the professorship of Agricultural Chemistry in the University. changed the control of these in stitutions and their relationships to one another, abolishing the Boards of Trustees which each college had, appointed a. Board of Regents, consisting of 12 members, to have power over every unit of the sys tem, and combined numerous sep arate establishments in various portlong of the state, abolishing some and creating others. This was found necessary by the rapid growth and creation of other schools, which had resulted in dif fuseness, bickering and general weakening of the system. Under the new plan C(which really was merely a reversion to the original jideas lald down in the first char ter) the University became oOnce more the largest state institution and included all the other colleges, which became branches of it. In 1933, the College of Education, formerly the Georgia State Teach ers’ oollege and State Normal school, located in Athens, became the Coordinate College for fresh man and sophomore girls, a non coeducational institution. The Col lege of Educationn became an inte gral part of the Unlversity located on the main campus. Many new buildings havé bheen aéded to the campus in the past twenty-five years, including some of the finest examples of Univer sity architect in the South. The Lumpkin Law school was recent 1y moved into its new home, Har old Hirsch hall. The Commerce and journalism schools are housed in a magnificent Commerce-Jour nalism building. Memorial hall built by alumni in memory of Georgia students who fought and fell tn the World war, san im- Jpz:im: edifice of white marble, and . E, Brown dormitory, with its divisions into apartments, ig one of the most modern dormitories in any Southern (or any, for ' that matter) college. A special bulilding housing the military department wag erected In 1931 next to Woodruff hall, bas ketball court and agsembly hall where graduating exercises and the big dances are held. John Milledge hall, located opposite Memorial hall, is a dormitory which is the gift of Clarke county in memeory of 'Clarke county boys who fell in the World war, Recent addi tions on-the College of Agriculture campus include the Physical HEd ucation building, with {{s large g'ymnag‘lum, stage, and swimming pool, and Dawson hall which houses the home economics department. Numerous scholarships and loan funds are avallable for students who wish them. It the loan of $2,700,000 to the University System, now pending under the Public Works plan of tho government, ig approved, $900,- 005 will be spent in adding builld ings to the Univergity here. New dormitories, a dining hall, and au ditorlum will be erected, and will place the University in the top rank of American colleges insofar s equipment 18 concerned, a place which it already occuples in regard to scholarship. Athletics, as an ald to the stu dent, are stressed at the Univers sity. Intra-mura] forms pf sports fer thoge who are unable, for one reagon or another, to participate in varsity athletics, are held under a separate director. Memorial hall contains a gymnasium and swim ming pool, and next to it is mag nificent Sanford stadium, mnamed in honor of Dr. 8. V, Sanford, president of the University, whowe anergy and efforts made its erec tton possible and who has dond muolh towards bringing the institu tion to the fore in the past de cade. Varsity athletlc teams have fared well In competition, the University of Georgfs football team being itnown throughout the country. Memberg of the track squad have shown up well in track meets, gsome of them setting new records, and the basketball téam has won several champlonships. ISeveral wyears ago thd quarter system was inaugurated at the University, under which each quar- TS TRAIN HERE ter of three months became a com plete whole, and students could enter at the beginning of either of the three, So successful was this plan that it was extended this vear to the summer school, which was made a regular quarter of the segsion. The libraries of the University which include the General Lidbrary on the main campus, a smaller one at Memorial hall, the library on the Coordinate college campus, and the College of Agriculture campus provide complete library faecilities, including newspapers, magazines and books, to Athenians as well ag University students. Athenians who wish to secure books can pay a small fee for this privilege. The reading rooms are open to anyone Who wants to use them. Cultural aspects furnished the city by the University include reg ular weekly recitals by the Musie department, which is headed by Hugh Hodgson, one of the South’s outstanding teachers and pianists, a regular series of plays presented by the University Theater play ers, ani lectures presented wunder augpicers of wvarioug Institutes held throughout the years and the Bar row Foundation for this purpose, sponsored by Mr¢, Craig Barrow of Savannah. Institute of Public Affairs, Women’s club, and relifi ous conferences bring outstanding speakers, economisgts, and special ists to Athens, and these meeatings are open to the publie. The Military Department of the University is one of the higl st ranking in this section. The cav alry department sponsored the first collegz polo team th the Southern states, and the Inspections are events of state-wide interest. The Athens Banner-Herald observed Its ‘“century of progress” twvo years ago, as the year 1932 completed one hundred years of continuous operation. 4 During all that period, and under varying vicissitndes and chang ing conditions, this publication hag occupied a position of preemi nence in this field. Floods, fires, wars, depressions and disasters of every description have faileé to impede its onward march. Today, with the first century: behind it, and having just crossed the threshold of the second, finds this venerable newspaper in tle paradoxical position or being ripe with age, yet possessed of the vigor and redolent glow of youth. Today finds The Banner-Herald more conscious of the respect and confidence, indeed the affection of its eclientele than at any time in its history; and thus entrenched, it feels {ite responsibility to this great and good community to con tinue in the future, as In the past, to champion those causes that are for the advancemrf,nt and welfare of this section. ¥ The Banner-Herald is grateful to it loyal following in this fa vored community that has made possibly its one hundred and two years of operation. The Banner-Herald is not unmindful of the obligation which this loyalty imposes to give its readers the very best newspaper that its resourceg will permit; and, that we have not been unsuccessful in that effort is attested by the fact that 4,300 discriminating subsecriberg in Athens and its envquns like The Banner-Herald well enough to pay for it. ] Recorded av a member of the American Press Century Club, The Banner-Herald has set out on its second “century of progress,” in spired by its ancient and honorable traditions and jemlous of its rare heritage, That the next ninety-elght years will be rounded out with a devotion to the betterment and upbuilding of this sec tion .that will equal, if not excel, The Banner-Herald's contribution in that directlon during the past one hundred and two years, 1s the aim of the present management. We're “on our way’ and while none of us will be here at the completion of the second century, our course hag been mapped, our destiny assured, and ninety-eight years hence, The Banner-Herald will still be in the forefront of the fight for the welfare of this incomparabe community. Athens Schools Use Modern Methods, Ranking Is High in Educational World City Free of Major Crimes Because of Active Police Force Athens has one of the most effi clent police departments in the state, and the fact that the city has been freg from major crimes ig particularly noteworthy since It {s g 0 near the larger cities of the gtate. Under the capable guidancg of Folice Chitef C E. Seagraves, who has held that position for two years, the force has kept law and order in Athéns with few excep tions, and those quickly squelched. Despite the name the South has for lynchings, there have heen ne lynchings lln the clty of Athens or no prisoners taken from -the city jafl in the past twenty-five years. Chief Seagraves worked his way up through the ranks of patrolman and plainclothes man to his pres ent position, which was the result of hard and applied work. He is the third oldest man in years of service on the force. Plainclothesmen on the force are Martin Nelms and B. M. Woods, both of whoem have done splendid work since their appointment to that position. Besides keeping law and order, thg police force, during school ses slons, helpg the children at dan gerous crossings. This feature of the work 1s particularly helpful, as many of the gchools are near buzy thoroughfarés. Even on dayg whén wnusually lavge crowds come to Athens, as on big football week ends or eircus days, the police de partment maintains order, and few brawls and robberies are reported. The force congistg of Chief Sea graves, two captains: Fred Sea graves and C. E. Craft, the two plainselothesmen, and the follow ing patrolmen: C. H. Allgood, T. J. Hall, R. L. Bvrpee, J. L. Gar vin, H. H. Seagraves, D. D. Beus se, Herman Steln, 1.. C. Corneli son, R. E. Eidam, K. A.*Hil, 8. J. Medlin and Max Pinson. C. O. Roberts is motorcycle officer, THOSE WHO DIRECT THE BANNER-HERALD For over a century the Banner- Herald has been one of the out standing smaller daily papers in the state. The policy of the paper is to present a variety of news and features, and to give its sup port to all measures designed for the advancement of this section. The present staff of the paper is composed of Earl B. Braswell, pres ident and publisher; Hugh J. Rowe, editor; B. C. Lumpkin, managing editor; Ben A, Juhan, advertising manager; Mr.. Allce Adamsg, society editor; Carl Han cock, city editor; Miss Mary Fred Broughton, feature editor and F. M. Williams, sports editor; Jack Flatau, book page and school page editor, 'and John B. Davis, circu lation manager. Others associated in the business office are WMr. Thad Hawkins, Mrs. Thad Hawlkins, Marvin Tucker and Walter Burpee. In the news room are Jack Reid, Miss Katherine Gentry, Misy Fve lyn Center, Hyman Aronstam and Miss Wright. Roy . Wilson, foreman of the mechanical and composing room staff, has been with the paper for many yveasrs. The composing room staff ine’udeg Jewell Short, Tom Paschal, J. D. Burgess, R. B. Moore, Warren E. Hill, Marion Wilson and Mark H. Smith. The press room 1s In charge of Alex Save, who is asgisted by Fd Ken yon, T i A. B. C. Paper—Single Copies, 2c—s¢ Sunday Athens schools today stand as a models to the rest of the state, and keeping them up-to-date and modern in every respect is the aim of those who direct thelr destinies. The latest modern development to keep these schools in their high place among schools of the mation, 1s the curriculum revision, which almg at preparing the student bet ter for after-life, whether in col lege or in the business world, Supt. B. M. Grier of the city schools is chalrman of the ocurriculum re vision committee of the Georgla Bducational assoclation, and is oonstantly in touch with the latest educational developments. The as sociation today is stressing curri culum revision in high schools and elementary schools and the Athens institutions are leading the way in Georgla for this most important reform. Health and extra-curricular ac tivities are stressed In these schooly as well as the class-work itself, and students recefve a well balanced education. May Day ex ercises, current events lessons, and other features of the work keep the pupils in touch with the world and give them a Dbroader and firmer outlook. z The pubHc school system of Athens Includes four Institutions in which the lower five gradeg are located, a junlor high school with the six and seventh grades, and a four-year high school, which ranke as one of the outstanding in the state. Students graduating here present one of the finest reo ords as a whole In colleges of any school in Georgia. Headed by E. B. Mell, who has ‘been principal for over 20 years Athens High school is run accord- Ing to the most modern, approved educational methods, Students are grouped according to achlevement and graded according to achfeve ment. Fach class {s divided Into divisions. Each of these divisions covers a different amount of work, according to the ability shown by its students. As a stu dent ghows his ability to do more work, he is promoted from one section into one higher, and as he shows his failure to keep up vith the work in one class, he is sent to another which. does mot cover the work quite so fast. Trn this way, the student himself deter mines how much ground he covers, and thé boy or girl who {is unable to keep up with. some of his school mates in his work is grouped with others who are his egual. 'Thus, the student covers as much work a 8 he possibly ean, bheinz shifted when he shows himself able to do more or less, s ¥ ' Berining next fall it is hoped to put the mnew ecurriculum- revision project into effect. This will mean that the student ~will have his choice of subjects. with a mini mum number required. These re quired subjects will consist of such vital things as English, Amerfcan history, and gbvernment. The pupil will be allowed .to choose other subjects .to ‘complete the four courses he must take each vear from groups ranging In numbet from four té nine. Extra-curricular activities at the High school Include the presenta tion nf plays, thé publication of a school newspapers. and various clabs: Selence, Dramatle,” T.i terarv. and Current Events. Ath ens High sSchool also boasty a high-ranking R. O. T. C., sup< ported by the governmment. Next vear, the school day will be divided into five 50 minute periods, which will give the student better onvnartnrities for preparation and recitation. The prammar schools are Bar. row. Mre. Nell Flanigen, prineipal Oconee street. Migs Mary Woads, principal; College avente, Miss (Contlnued gn Page Six) CENTURY OF PROGRESS EDITION i v § va ¢ | -%:5,‘,2‘ B BRI jos s N ALL OF GEDRGIAG I l (:, P . . gh’. 4’ it @pporti.lmtles for 1 a‘ ; ‘Wealth and Comfortable Old Age Numerous - = - One of the oldest countles in the state of Georgla, Clarke ~,§,, located in one of its richest me= glons. In the foothills of the Blue Rldge mountains, it 1s in the cem= ter of the whole Northeast Geors & gla section, and s one of the wealthlest counties in the state. = There are few agricultural prod cuts which cannot be grown profs stably here. - Ag evidence of th& possibilities of thecounty for grow= ing great yields of crops, the Cotton Club boys heré ‘have averaged a bale of cotton per ‘aore for several years. Many of the adult farmers have harvested five bales of cotton on five acres, and some outstanding ylelds - , been more than two bales per acre, - Corn can be grown in Clarke county in great abundance, with some ylelds averaging from 80 to 40 bushale per acre, while the oat yield has been asg high as 60 bush< = elg - per - acre, Alfalfa grows = luxuriantly on the clay soil, and 2 hag averaged as high as 8 and & half tons per acre with unusual & ylelds being as high as five tons. . Summer rainfall together with nu= = merous streams and great variety of grasses make it an easy matter to bulld good pastures. e Practically every varlety of vegs etable can_ be grown in abundance, and the proximity to Atlanta and other nearby markets makes truck farming a profitable activity. . = o Since 1921, dairy and livestock development in. Georgia has heem or. the increase, and the {deal pas ture land in Clarke county make this particularly true here. In re= cent years, progress in this fleld ‘has been steadily accompii M and sheep-ralsing is rapldly betng ‘developed from the experimental tstage into one of profit. : a‘ Partloularly valuable to agriculs ‘turtsts is the poultry raising In this section for which Clarke m%}‘” ty is the center. The climate I 8 conducive to high winter produe tion, the range conditons are ideal. . and the location i¢ sprendid as 6 satisfactory markets, Farmers sell fresh eggs and chickens atfi%fi? prices, and the poultry industr fj,g has been epeedily developed fi‘i Clarke county. : a&é The county of Clarke is govern= ed by a board =of commissioners consisting of three members: J. H. Griffeth, ohalrman; C. H. Strahan, and J. K. Davis. """ -tnen, with the interests of the see tion and state at heart, have help )ed to put Clarke county in ita present position among the % tles of CGeorgia. Tate Wright 18 county clerk and attorney, &fi& ;§,§ K. Nicholson is county enginesr. } The county operates two %? pitals: the General hospitai im Athens, one of the best awfi and most oox?pletdly manned.of any hospital in. Northcuf;. gla, and the Fairhaven berci losts Sanitarium, where ?;% stricken with = the dread ‘“whits iplague” are eared for adequ 33 arnd carefully, Yot The school system in this w**f ’t_v rates as one of the finest.im = ith@ state, and the Wintervills school is considered one of ‘the best in the country, visitors com-. ing from all parts of this and oths |er countries to study the work being done there. W. R. Colls is superintendent of schools. . = Clarke county is rich in W\’ cal memories, and i named after Elijah Clarke, Revolutionary War {hera It was originally a pg%j of Jackson county, which. them ‘covered the better prt of MWE tfon of the state, being separated lin 1801. Tater Ocones county gg carved from Clarke. Jacksom county, it iz interesting to.nobte, | was orizinally a part of Franks | lin. county. e | Famous Southerners who have ‘lived in Clarke- county include pers ' sons whose mames are writtew fn the history of the United Statess Howsll Cobb,~ secretary of the treasury. Wiss Millle Rutherford, outstanding historfan. Crawford W ’r.ong. discoverer of ether ana&ms,,‘f (esia. Henry 'W. Grady, outstande f?ng journalist, Alexander Stephens, ‘x-'owapreside;nt of the ‘Conf aey: - Max Cltler, - cancer spee!agm Beryl Rubenstsin, planisf. .o | Realizing ‘che fmportanes ~of | Clarke county to- the states ¥he ‘government selected it to leaé‘”’t!\u’“nfi | way in soll erosion work by locat ing the only soil erosion preject in Georgia here. e ‘: ~ This work. which embraces partd of surtounding counties, hasg offi ' ces here, and hundreds of farm owners come here to see the worlk heing done. Arrangements have been made with federal relief [agenciesr for the state for speeianl (workers to carry soil erpsion pres ventive methods to other ssctions |of Gleorgia. Already petitions have been sent to Washington asking | that the project be ex'cmdols'” ! clude other counties. Loy B & is regional director of the 'f, ' e (Continueq on Page Stx) 1 4 siat e g cuarte SR
