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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
1
Free Press subscription ads urge renewal after April 14th with a call to attend church Sunday to hear the Easter message. The piece contrasts faith with modern spiritualist inquiries by Lodge and Doyle, presenting the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the essential proof of life beyond the grave.
In a world fast turning away from old time religion, hope sustains from the cradle to the grave. The Free Press Campaign expresses a sincere wish that all who strive will obtain what they hope for, aiming to uplift families toward better advantages and brighter outcomes.
The Weather Bureau received 87 earthquake notices from agricultural agents in 1919, far below the 100 to 200 typical yearly global total. Most quakes were on the Pacific coast, but over 29 disturbances occurred in the Mississippi Valley region, including southern Illinois and western Kentucky, with a single event in Washington D C. Seismographs detect even minor shocks worldwide.
A local Whitesburg note hints at an election contest organized by a committee with a playful idea about holding it in darkness. The piece references Democrats in jest and mentions Mrs. Howard Jones being ill with pneumonia. It also notes a fundraising egg sale by Mrs. B. E. L. Jones for a Sunday School class and reflects on Easter’s significance with reverent tone.
Mr R F Hyatt, long time Carrollton businessman now at Griffin's store, departed last week for Texas to work three months selling clothing for a New York firm and plans to return to Griffin's after the stint.
Farmers in the Southeast report losing money as mixed corn grades rise. Officials note buyers prefer white corn for meat and grits, with millers paying a premium for white kernels. Modern standards require at least 98 percent white kernels. even small amounts of colored “mix” kernels reduce grade and value.
Last Saturday at Mr and Mrs J H Guarretts home Leon Tarpley and Bob Tarpley of Atlanta hosted a birthday party with punch, games, and a cake setup of candles and blossoms. Guests found tokens in slices including a ring for Ruby Burns, a revolver for Besa Harman, and a penny for Olive Askew. others discovered a loving cup, a miniature Ford, and an airplane while Gertrude Hamrick and Stacy Smith awaited further fate. A late salad course followed with Miss Garrett assisted by Mrs J Dodd, and the guest list includes numerous locals and Atlantans.
Mr C Harris recently sold his interest in Harris Brothers Barber Shop and has joined Roop Hardware Co as a salesman for Chalmers automobiles. He urges friends to call him at the store. He spent eleven years in the barber business and was well regarded.
The pastor will preach on Self Consecration with an evening topic The High Fool and Some Other Pollica. Junior and Senior services are as usual next Sabbath. The Willing Workers meet April 6 at 3 pm with Mrs. Jon Croft. Woman's Missionary Society gathers next Wednesday, April 7 at 2 pm. Mr. A. K. Snead conducts midweek service on Wednesday April 7 at 7 30 pm. Dr Henry Lovvorn attends prayer meetings. Miss Vivian Snead leads musical development with a strong choir performance and choir numbers at Sunday School last Sabbath.
Presbyterian Church announces Sunday services at 1 a.m. and 7 30 p.m with Sunday School at 645 a m and invites all. Spring meeting of the Atlanta presbytery set for April 13 in First Church, with C J Henderson as representative and T W Dimmock as alternate. Home Mission Day program postponed. offerings total 20 for home and 20 for foreign missions. New officers elected in Ladies Aid and Missionary Society: Mrs J C Brock president, Mrs C K Henderson vice president, Mrs J T Walker secretary, Mrs E B Meadows treasurer. Westminster Society to meet Tuesday at 3 30 p m with Mrs Charles Fitts.
Atoinback of Eatanton announces new ownership of Tyus goods stored at Consolidated Ware. Depot street plans remodeling the Holding square building with a modern front and rear annex. The project aims to expand floor space and reopen within sixty days.
Henry afternoon Mina Oliva attended the sewing club meeting where decorations featured yellow and white tones. An elaborate hors d’oeuvres spread was served. Guests included Misses Vivian, Clare Holdernoas, Susie Tan, Bradley, and Mrs. Edelina Baw.
Miss J. M. Ogletree obituary notices a burial in the city cemetery. Survived by her husband A. M. Ogletree and one half brother J. P. Williams of Griffin, with sons W. L. Ogletree of Oklahoma and A. A. Ogletree and W. Ogletree Jr. of the county. Reverend V. Uintwhs officiated at a service from the Pref Methodial church of Carrollton.
Easter afternoon little Mise Jane Taivk will celebrate her birthday with an ome Mint at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tyatt on College street. Children invited include Katherine Stown, Tionise Tyus, Mary Kelen Stapp, Mronced Lang, Ide Sue Sim, Margaret Cheney, Laura Wondon, Mary Hyatt, Karm Thompson, Angia Tsoykin, Mary Inteher, Bob Hyatt.
Thursday afternoon Mrs T H Luck entertained at a matinee party at the Strand Theatre with guest of honor Myra Pat Bradley of Newnan. After the film, refreshments were served at Carroll Drug Store. Guests included Mrs Bradley Mrs B F Boykin Mrs H W M Tyus Mrs St A Jolley Mrs Lloyd Hatcher Dawson Mrs R M Kinabrew Mrs L M Bhacfer Mrs Fannie Voal Mrs K F Hyatt Mrs Raymond Hobinson Mrs E Bass Mrs Mario Bradley Vaughan and Miss Olive Bradley.
Thursday afternoon Miss Corvins Basa hosted a large group of friends including Misses Margaret Basa Mary Jonninga Dorothy Dasher and others for rock games and a salad collrap after Easter holidays. Mrs ER. M Ines helped host while Mrs Edwin Baskin and several young ladies joined the gathering.
Regal blanks of all kind at The ree Presa office. The fragmentary note hints at a local event or meeting at a government office, with unclear specifics about participants or dates. Further readable details are needed to identify entities or confirm the event and location.
Heavy rains postponed the March organizing session for Carroll County poultry raisers. A new meeting is set for April 9 at 1 30 p m in the True Round office to form a poultry club and discuss a potential fall 1920 poultry show. Interested parties may write the Trade Board secretary to join the list of applicants.
J. Akin of Carrollton route 7 a prominent farmer and cattle raiser reported a cow that gave birth to three male calves all well developed but dead. The event highlights unusual litter size among local cattle.
Commissioner W M Robinson reports fifteen to twenty bridges washed away or destroyed by Sunday’s high waters. In Lowell district Columan’s Creek three bridges vanished, thirty to forty feet long. in Rahning district Soakea area three bridges, thirty feet to one foot, disappeared. near Lebanon church a fifty foot bridge wiped out. eighteen to thirty foot timber bridges also gone. Replacement timber from Brockville, Ain, to be hauled in with labor. This marks Garrall County’s heaviest three year bridge damage.
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