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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
THALEAN

Thalean's enrolment has in
creased from 1O7 on opening date
to 1913 at the beginning of the see
ond school week. We are expect
ing an increase each week as hac-
vesting of the crops is completed.
Last Friday afternoon the pupils
organized their Literary Society
with the following officers: Katie
Mae Smith as President; Francis
Webb as Vice President; Carrie
Nicholson as Secretary and Treas
urer; James Nicholson as Critic It
is their aim to make an intensive
study of Parliamentary Law and
other phases of handling a delibera-
tive body.
Several new books have beer ad
ded to our Library during the past
week. ]. B. Burke, Carrie NicE 81
son, Berta Grey, and Rainey Wig
gins making contributions.
On Tuesday our new buss ar
rived, replacing one of the old
ones. This gives us three good
trucks which will be an cid to bet
ter attendance.
Miss Louise Goodson was called
home last week end on account Of
illness of relatives. We are glad to
state they are better at the present
writing.
Supt. Elect f. T. Moore was a
pleasant caller Monday,
Miss Florence McWillams, of At
lanta is visiting Mrs, T. A. Finch.
Mrs. w. E. Goodson and Mss
Oma Goodson of Dawson called
They were on their way
to Americas.
Miss Halle Walker, Of Americas
came out Tuesday and organized a
music class. We are fortunate in
securing the services of Miss Walk
err.
We received from Judge J. A.
Hixon a valuable addition to oer
Library this week: "Tha Constitu-
ton and What it Means Today" 5y
S. Corwln. We wish to ex-
tend Judge Hixon our thanks for
same and our wish is that we had
more public spirited men like him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
NEW ERA.

New Era School opened Septem-
Der 1st with seventy five pupils
present. We are expecting more
to enroll as the season progresses.
The Community Club held its
regular meeting at the school bUiio-
ing Friday night, with large Mt
tendance. The following program
was rendered;
Song-Audience.
Reading-Miss Ruth Mcneil.
Piano Solo-Miss Sara Stripping.
Music-Mandolin Club.
Current Events-Miss Brewton.
Vocal Solo-Miss M. Mcneil.
Talk Community Spirit Mrs,
A. F. Hodges.
Music-Mandolin Club.
Talk-Prof. Burke.
Mandolin Club.
After the program a social hour
was enjoyed during which delicious
refreshments were served.
Prof. France and Prof. Swaiae,
of the A. & M. School were visl-
tors Tuesday.
The New Era faculty and pupils
wish to thank the Trustees for thu
new truck that they are now using.
The faculty is proud of the fact
that the entire 7th grade was pco.
NOTED to the High School Depart
ment.
Miss Ethel Barrow ana ifttIe
Mass Doris Hines of Leslie spent
the week end with their father and
grandfather, Mr.. Thad Barrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clements were vlsi-
tors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
IS. M. Cassidy, Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newt Bailey, ans
daughter, Florrie, Miss Della Giles
and Miss Eva Hill were visitors II
Leslie Sunday afternoon.
Miss Christine Martin who is at
tending school in Leslie, spent tn.
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BOIFEUILLET SPEAKS
TO MACON ROTARIANS

MACON, Sept. 12.-John II.
Boifeuillet was the principal speak
er at the weekly meeting of the
Rotary Club yesterday. Before he
arose the room echoed with the sal
utation, welcome home, John
Boifeiullet," and the former Macon
citizen, in a voice vibrant with
oratory and feeling, talked to the
gathering on Sentiment.
Mr.. Boifeuillet was preceded by
w. 7. Anderson, who introduced
him as ga citizen, who in every
political act, has reflected credit
on Macon" Mr.. Boifeuillet COM
plimented Mr.. Anderson on the work
which he is doing for good roads
in the State and told of his gladncss
to be back in Macon and his APP
probation for the welcome he had
been given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
ANDERSONVILLE

The Andersonville High school
opened September 1st, with an en-
rollment of about IS. The teachers
elected were as follows;
Prof L. B. Strickland, High
School; Miss Vannie Griffin, Elo-
mentary; Miss Adele Etheridge, IL
termediate; Mrs. A. E. Pennington,
Primary; Miss Halle Walker, Music
teacher; Mrs. L. D. Slappey, Elk
preston teacher.
Friday September 18th, the Lit
erary Society was organized. The
officers chosen were Addison Davis.
President; Mary Allie English, Vice
President; Jesse Peek, Sec. and
Treas; Marguerite Rouse PianolgT,
Prof. L. B. Strickland, Chouister.
The meetings will be held weekly
on Friday afternoon.
Miss Vannie Griffin spent the
week end with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. R, L. Griffin.
Mssl Cleone Rouse and Mack
Stewart, of Albany, were visiting
relatives here Sunday.
Mr. Hoyt Brown, of Macon, was
a visitor of his mother, Mrs. Nellie
Rouse, Sunday.
Misses Nell Newsom, Doris Toole,
of Lyzella, Mr.. Douglas Bradley,
and Frank McKenny, of Walden,
visited Miss Mary Allie English,
Sunday.
Those who attended the Singing
Convention at Oglethorpe, Sunday
were, Misses Marguerite and EVELYN
Rouse, Mary Allie English, Netylow,
Mary Leila, and Addison Davis.
The singing given by Mr.. ard
Mrs. Jesse Aycock was attended by
a large crowd, Sunday night.
Miss Thelma Hill was a visitor
of Miss Annie Laurie Gilmore,
Sunday night
Mrs. w. f. Thomasson and daugh
ter, Sara, has returned from visit
to friends and relatives N Ala.
Miss Thelma Langsford, of Am
CIRCUS is visiting Miss Mary Leila
Davis.
There will be box supper given
in the school auditorium. Sept. 10
for the benefit of the school. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
TURRET GUN STAND
FOUGHT BY OFFICERS
Navy Placed at Hopeless Disad-
vantage, They Say, By Stand
of President Coolidge
BY HARRY B. HUNT

WASHINGTON, Sept. IL
Practically without exception
American naval officers declare that
Pres. Coolidge's attitude against
elevation of the turret guns in -
out of the country's IS tirst-hne
battieships means her navy remains
at a hopeless disadvantage com
pared, certainly with the British,
and probably also the japanese war
fleets.
Obviously, thd higher the eleva-
ton of the guns muzzles, up to a
certain point, the farther they can
shoot.
Formerly there was no object in
shooting farther than the gunner
could see. There was no chance OF
a hit, except by a miracle, beyond
his range of vision. But with the
advent of airplane spoting, the pra-
ctical range was increased to as far
as the guns would carry.
The British promptly made the
proper adjustment.
America did the dame thing in the
cases of her five newest battleships,
but there was delay in readjust-
ments on the 10 older ones. Naval
officers began to agitate for an ins-
provement. Two years ago they got
$6,0O0,0O0 appropriation to do the
work.
England objected. Secretary Of
State Hughes took England's side.
Fanally the money went back into
the treasury.
Since then the question has been
up repeatedly.
Now President Coolidge has an
nounced definitely:
"The government feels that cor
petitive armament should be dis
couraged and that elevation of guns
by the United States would lead to|
similar activities by other great
powers, thus multiplying the provisi
ons Of the farms reduction treaty.
This would be all right, naval Of
ficers say, but for the fact that
England already has elevated her
guns and that Japan has elevated
hers or is engaged now in doing so.
The difference in range, they
point out, is one of miles.
A long-range fleet, they explain,
simply could batter a short-range.
enemy to pieces in perfect safety,
for the latter would be unable to hit
the foe while being sent to the bet.
tom.
There is also a dispute as to
fact. The State Departments
story is that Great Britain has pro-
tested against American gun eleva-
ton, as in violation of the arms
limitation agreement.
Navy officers declare they are
certain no such formal protest has
been filed.
Their opinion is that the British
ale seeking to give the impression,
through 'skillful propaganda, that
they have protested, hoping the Am.
erican public will veto the elevation
program rather than risk doing any
thing in violation of national
promise.
Democrats are cashing in on
Republican prosperity" Since the
party convention ended in July, the
number of Victory Clubs" through
which the finances for The Davis
campaign are, it is claimed, being
raised, has more than tripled.
And every club means at least
20 members contributing minimum
of So each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
News Of Sumter's Rural Schools
Prepared Publication by Prof. A. B. Phillips

week end with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Martin.
Miss Louise Walters, one of the
Leslie teachers, spent the week end
at home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

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hour without stopping are being
made because there is no law
against it,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

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New Britain herald., 1924-12-06
@ lpAND DOWN THE TRAIL OF SPORTS IS
RANGERS PLAYING
 HARTFORD OUTFIT
Tackle CrimsonS Tomorrow at
 St. Mary'S Field

Having failed to arrange a game with the Mohawks to play off their tie for the city championship, the Rangers have decided to lay full claim to that honor, and according ly will close their season tomorrow with game at St. Mary's field with the Crimson A. C. of Hartford as their opponents. This IS to be an inter-clty title match as the Hart ford boys claim the Capital City championship.
 This is not the first time the Grim sons and Rangers have met as they have previously visited one another at cayd tournaments and on the bowling alleys.
 The Crimsons have had a good season, and among their notable games this season was their victory over the Acorns of Hoyoke. They also won over the All Adams team, | which held New Britans profes- s.onals to low score. The team has been together for five years and Ed Dorsey, the old Rambler coach has | been their mentor. Bill Booth al fullback, "swede" Holms at quarter and Frankie O'Brien at half are a triple threat that must be watched Frankie incidentally IS former state amateur boxing champ. Bob Young at end is another man the Rangert must watch, but Kredor Is likely tc play him to a standstil.
 | The kickoff will be at 2:50 o'clock
New Britain herald., 1924-12-06
VET FIELD TODAY
 IN PACIFIC GAME
Syracuse and 5. California Play.
 ing on So6gy GTidiron

Los Angeles, Dec. 6.-WAt seats and soggy turf faced spectators and participants in today's intersec- tional football clash between Syra cuse university and the University of Southern California, but there vas no indication that the rain would wash away the enthusiasm Of the throng set O. seeing the contest.
 To insure plenty of light for the fray, no matter now gloomy the weather, Coaches Meehan and Hen. derson agreed 10 start hostilities al o'clock tPacifc coast time).
 Gridiron prophets predicted the wet, blus,ery weather would make Syracuse particularly hard to heat since a warm. dry day undoubtedly would have lampered players fresl from the winfry east.
 Even aside from such consiiera tions, however, Tro.an supporter were not oyer-confdent Of the resu for in Syracuse T.. g. c. faced al opponent with a record as good a any eastern team that has ever ap prarel here. Syracuse lost only on game IT the east this year while tn Troians had two defeats,
 Any advanfagc in weight vas ot the side of the Trojans, for tl Orange line inc}uled no pon1eroI players.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-06
ROMERO IS WINNER
 OVER JACK RENAUL7
Verdict Is Close and Really
 Little Difference

Boston, Dec. 6.-Quintin Romero, Chilean heavyweight. last night won the decision in his 10 round battle with Jack Renault, of Canada. The fighting was done at close range throughout, and Romero's advantage was slight.
 The two heavyweights battied through the 10 rounds on compara- lively even terms, the South Ameri- cans greater aggressiveness and an effective left counting largely in the final award. There was little of the toe to toe slugging which had been predicted by some, innghting. punc- tuated by occasional rushes being the rule in all of the 10 rounds.
 Ted Ballat St. Paul, Minn., ban tamweight. was awarded the decision at the end of his eight-round semi final bout with Abe Friedman, oi Boston, Wolf Larsen, of Boston won the decision in an eight-round preliminary over Jack Hanktnson oi Lynn, former English light heavy. weight.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-06
NATIONAL GUARD VERSUS LEGION
TerryYille Outfit to Be at AT.
 nory This Evening

The National Guards take the floor tonight at the armory in thelr second game of the season and an opponent worthy of their metal IS seen in the TerryNille American Le- zion team. Last year the locals and the Legion battled strenuousIy in Tcrryyile and the small towners showed up so well that Manager Lanpher decided they were worth while as a home attraction, The Legion boys have played seN- cral games this season and have gune well in each They lost q fast game this week to the piAies of Hartford, but the very next night came back with d victory over South Manchester. They have hard fighting, scrappy outfit who play ball from whistle to whistle and the To- calls may find that they will have 10 extend themselves to the limit to- night,
 Dick Dillon will again be the 11th 41nan on the floor and the Nationals will again use their entire squad It is likely that kilduff will go out after the first half 10 give Weir a chance and Reynolds probably will trade positions with LaIar. Johnny Sheehan, Restelli and Taylor form the nucleus around which the or. ganizdtion is being formed
 Their will he the usual rrelimin ary game at 8 o'clock and the big game at will be followed by danc. ing.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-06
BABES GOOD RECORD
Returns From Long Trip Without Having Lost Game And He Did hIakc Good Coli Record,

New York, Dec $. Babe F has returned from an und"tea'ed season and is hasteni1g 10 his farm ln Sudbury. Mass before the snow coz CTS hs precIoIs acres. Altar aurncyias more 'han 5000 miles and playing in E cities, tour which took him to the other side of inc continent. the Bahe dlsr"@'rrd that lIs team had not lost ball game
 EuH Dotra Y home runs for The tc..ooo spectators ha ontortaju'd and uoaun hua autographed arlroT lratn1v ..nn" l4seUalOs and da.i' er- ,d -- Srs.uaes. seN"n of th'm U' 'H. rrar.ratform brand
 lnstdcu'aav lis friends a}'r that he rroprI's3 a golf ball 35T gard, 'o lreak terorl at the Eanr1o Gol' r.Gh. Los Angeles and moreover consumed four buffalo steaks at one snlug. sfrt~E out twice "lth 'hc bases rarkeI a03 ro5e for e5@ miles oa a kausas lo-omo'i'e
New Britain herald., 1924-12-06
LUKE LEADS BOYS CLUB
star Center "f Basketball Team Chosen Captain; Newcomer, Andy Nakuhodicl, Heal second Team.

Mike "SrooNuz' z'ass" Luk" star ,eutrr and to,"arI of The Boye' club lssEf'Iag tam. Vas unanimously caoscn captain ot the team af a meeting Thursday night at rhc club. urke IS perhaps the fas'.yt mem- ler cf any o' The club ou'tits, last ssas0n he played Vu1 the state rhampior r1uhers and, as mem ler nf 'ms 'sam vas high indlRi- 4..a- sroIsr of lhe club league. In flo first game this season, the s'n.HnEn,s wonder flung in tnur ttskrrs white playing forward and tU'nt shifted 70 center and Tipped in srafler quartet from that position.
 An1y YaklhoWte1, hitherto knoUn rnnelpatly bs pounder Of thu bass H,um ln Che club ffe and drum .orrs RAk elected captain o' tnh second team. Last year he ulavci wilh the club Beavers and ear,utHs1 that outHi He ts newcomer on iar hIE teams at ihs r'ab upt sa lar Ha- demonstrated his ability th lna'' tHne hold bls oan against tHrg.r op- l rgueuts
New Britain herald., 1924-12-06
FEW MORE GAMES
 ENDING SEASON
Several Gridir0n Contests On Today
Ev Ire Associated Press.

Ey Tse Assocjated Press.
 Naw York. Dec. 6.-Foothall will splash through a few muddy grid irons today although the season IS ended for the colleges in the east with the exception Of Syracuse an' Pennsylvania, who will appear Oil the Pacific coast.
 At Los Angeles today Chick Neehan will present his capable Maroon cIe>cn against Southern California. a team which held the five year undefeated California ma chine 70 q lone touchdown this sea- son. Syracuse lost only one game during the eastern session, that to West Virginia Wesleyan 10 3.
 The Baltimore Stadium again will be the scene of a mighty serNice clash when the marines of Quantico meet the Third Army Corps Off cials of army and navy will make their second pilgrimage to Baltimore within a week 10 see the engage urnt
 Eastern and western college stars will meet in a tilt al Cleveland in the interests of new stadium for the Ohio city. The east will have in lis lineup Pre- ost Of Penn State, Crow thor of Colgate, Eckberg and Mar dacct of West Virginia and HarmonS and Haddcn Of Washington and Jer' ferson, while tLe west will pressn Anderson of Notre Dame, Steele iNick and Slaughter of Michigan ,tha Fletcher brothers Of Illinois ant iDIline of Iowa.
 Franklin Ec,d, Philadelphia, vii see one of the 1ntc resting combats 0 the day when the PcnnsylVani cle>en. among the casts lea1in three. will meet Alumni, comprisin the entire colchng staff and forme stars. Head Coach Lou Young wi pay in the hsckfeid. and sue names az wray, Miller, Thomai
 Sutherland, Bell and Lsngdon ar listed in the starting lineup of th graduates.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-06
GIBBONS LS EAVORIZE FOR
 HZSBOUTON TUESDAYk'TGHT
A Victory Over Kid Nor.
 folk Means That He Is
 Entitled to Another Chance at Jack Demp- sey's Heavyweight Title.

New York, Dec. s.--Tom Gibbons of St. Paul, martyr of Shelby ana London, is favorite in his fifteen round light heavyweight clash with Kid Norfolk to be staged in the Madison Square Garden ring next Tuesday night as the feature of the annual Christmas fund bouts. Victory means another meeting with Dempsey, but of necessity the financial return will be lower than is ordinary in world championship contests, for Tex Rickard plans the match as the closing drama in Madison Square Garden his historic barn-like structure downtown. Dempsey, 1t is reported, must be content with a paltry s100,000 if he engages in another bout with the deft Minnesotan who was still on l his feet at the final hell in that un- tforgettable contest in the Montana sands.
 However, Eddie Kane. Gibbons manager is understood to have sign ed a new contract with Rickard which calls for a larger percentage | than at first anticipated, a remuner- ation which cannot we'll be ignored, | considering that his boxer has few years of fistic prowess ahead of him. Dempsey. according to the Gardens director, is already in line for the contest which is tentatively planne1 for May 5. Rickard ia reported 10 have remarked that there is not suf- fcient demand for an outdoor Demp- sey-Gibbons battle.
 Norfolk can be considered an oh-
 stacle for Gibbons as the negro
 boasts victory over the Pittsburgh
 windmill, Harry Greb, who defeated the st. Paul man. Norfolk is q
 powerful hitter, a good boxer, and
 with the incentive provided by
 Harry Wills, is ont to make his for tune after several yeafs of fighting
 for mediocre pay, according to box
 ing financial standards in the heavy
 weight division.
 Gibbons Is a sturdy ringman, as
 indicated by his stubborn stand against the champion at Shelley. He
 is a boxer an asset which Is com paratively rare among heavy weights, and he can hit with both
 hands.
 Public interest in the coming bout is shown by the extra large attend | ances during the training of Gibbons s in the garden gymnasium, where y 200 have gathered during an after
 noon to see him work. Both men
 will enter the ring at apnroAimatelS , 175 pounds with little difficulty. r. A former champion of the middle D weights will appear on the Christ mas card in Johnny Wilson, who vii , meet Tiger Flowers, a negro ring ster who is making his first visl
 downtown. Flower has had seycra matches in New York but never be- 0, fore has he been invited to th' ', garden.
 SolIy Seeman of New York ha
 been substituted for Luis Nicentinl V the Chilean lightweight who was t' I have encountered Tommy O'Bricl ?. of Milwaukee in preliminary
 NiCentini withdrew because of i'll
 ness.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-06

Regardless of what the critics may think of him he is the world light heavyweight champion and no one is going to take 1t away from him until he gets ready to defend the crown.
 McTigue has bank roll of about $75,00O. It will take at least s50,- GOO 10 lure him into decision fight for the title. Meanwhile he will pick up many stray purses ranging from s2,0Oo to slo,oOo. Be- fore he quits he will have at least s150,oo0.
 And that's pretty important dough for a ham"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-06
Ferrara and SilVani
 Matched for Dec. II

New York. rrc. t - M|GH1' t'f mra, Argentine heavyweight r0. barring partner of l.u's AnE'. Firro ana Joe snvani of New York, have tspn matched for Madison >3Hsrf Garden December IT. T'rrara 3as credited vtfh a knorkolt over B. .sni fsw eeeks ago, fol0"iHs which a rhulcaa ef the state ath- itiir enmmlsaan declared mo Italian had aufIersd 6 foul bow