About Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current | View Entire Issue (April 15, 1924)
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 15, 1924 GREEK PEOPLE VOTE TH DISMISS Iffll IST? Overwhelming Majority Favor ble to Republic Polled in Sun day Plebescite ATHENS, April 15. (By Asso ciated Press). —The Greek people Sunday voted for the establishment of a republic. The government made it known this evening that a big mar jority in the plebescite held through out the country favored that system The newspapers announce that martial law will be proclaimed Mon day. **l€* This probably is for the purpose of reserving order. The voting in Athens and many towns in the pro vince was overwhelmingly for a republic. The Greek national assembly or- March 25 passed a resolution in fa vor of the overthrow of the Glucks burg dynasty and the establishment of a Greek republic. On December 18, last, King George II was ordered to leave Greece by the government, pending the decision of the national assem bly as to the form of the future government. He proceeded to Bucharest, and later took up his res idence at Brazov, Transylvania, where on April 8, he issued a pro clamation to the Hellenic people protesting against recent events in Greece and claiming the right to reign in accordance with the consti tution of the country. The national assembly’s action in overthrowing the dynasty was taken by virtually a unanimous vote and in celebration of the coming repub lic, Athens displayed much enthus iasm. Preparations were begun im mediately for the holding of aple biscite, upon which (the assembly had based its decision. WOMAN KILLED IN FALL FROM AUTO Tennille, April 15. —Mrs. Emaa Downs! of Mitchell, met death here when she tried t 0 recover her hat that was blown from her head while riding in an automobile. Mrs. Downs, accompanied by her husband and three children and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burgmay, of Mitchell, were en route to Wrightsville this morning to attend a reunion. They were in a Ford car. Two miles south of the city Mrs. Downs’ hat was blown’ from the car. She stepped onto the running board while the car was still in motion and fell. She lived three minutes. Doctors said that she died of a hemorrhage or ruptured blood vessel, from an internal in jury. The body was taken honu this afternoon. EXPECT 175,000 AUTO TAGS TO BE ISSUED ATLANTA, April 15.—At the present rate of increase in the sale of auto license tags, registration of passengers automobiles in Geor gia this year will reach 175,000, according to figures given out oy the motor vehicle department of the office of the secretary of state. Up to April 10, it was shown that 132,400 license tags for pleas ure cars had, been issued by the state, an increase of approximately 18,000 over the number issued up to the same time last year. A total of 154,150 tags for pleasure cars were issued last year. Thus, It was pointed out, if the increase con tinues at the present rate, the total number of 1924 tags issued, will reach approximately 175,000. In addition to the tags for pleas ure, or passenger cars, a total of 17,000 tags for trucks of all sizes has been issued, it was stated. HUNTINGTON Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Perry and Miss Minnie Perry motored to Moultrie Sunday to spend the day with friends there, returning W their homes Monday. Miss Gladys Murphy was guest of Miss Bernice Bradley Satiftday. night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Childers ShepparcJ spent Sunday pleasantly with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. 0. 11. Green at their home near Ellaville. Mrs. Curtiss Patrick and Miss Vera Hayes sent Friday in Ameri cus with Dr. and Mrs. C. K. Chap man. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bray, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kinard, Mr. and Mrs. G. A Perry were visitors at the horns of Mrs. M. C Harris Sunday afternoon.. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kjnard and family spent Saturday in Americus as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Guerry. Easter will be appropriately ob served Sunday morning at the Sun day school in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and the public is cordially invited to be present to participate. Mrs. W. A. Parker, Louise, and Hugh Bray, of New Era were visi tors to Mrs. M. C. Harris Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. ,B. A. Bradley Misses Bernice Bradley and Gladys Murhy were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Bradley at their home in New Era Sunday afternoon. 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Miss Ruby Parker who has beer, teaching- in Mitchell county return ed home Saturday, her school hav ing closed. Mrs. Willie Howell Campbell left Saturday for her home in Camilla after spending a week here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Park er. jMrs. Mary Sick of Tampa, Fla., and her son, Mr. Felix Sick have been visitors at the home of Mrs. J. H. Williams, since Fiiday they will leave for Columbia, S. C., Tues day where they will make their new home. Messrs. V. E. Filligan, Edwin and Rubin Hines and George Jackson, of Tuskeegee, Ala., spent Sunday here with relatives and friends. Miss Louise Griner of Vienna spent the day Sunday with Miss Leila Kale Williams. Mr. E. I. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Phillips Mrs. G. C. Austin and two small girls of Richland were visitors at the home of Mrs. W. J. Cafrter Sunday. Gladys Taylor, Martha Get your Easter Dress from Churchwell’s Remnant Sale tomor row. TAX NOTICE State and County Books are open. Close May Ist. 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