Carroll Free Press challenges Times on circulation proof
The Carroll Free Press accuses The Carroll County Times of unjust claims about supremacy, cites bank deposits and subscriber numbers, and calls for proof or a public showdown. It asserts Free Press reaches advertisers with double the circulation, twice weekly, and urges support from readers.
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Carroll Free Press
TIMES
Free Press
Swice
Okeapont
Thomas
Carroll County Times
Bowden Bulletin
Villa Biss
Tri-County Sentinel
Free Prosa
Citizens Bank
Carrollton
Good Roads Fund
School Fund
Hospital Fund
Clatma
Bluff
Pree Press
Carroll Free Preas
Free Preas
Carroll County Coxfield letter on county commission reform
M Robinson states support for a three or five member county board if a referendum allows voters to choose. He argues the people should decide the board size, and he will abide by majority vote in the coming primary to end disputes sparked by J A F Broom.
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J. A. F. Broom
Im & Card
Carroll County
M. Robinson
Boys Literary Society Meeting at Errollton High School
The Boys Literary Society of Errollton High School met on Friday April 9. Minutes of the previous meeting were read corrected and adopted. The program included essays debates songs and critiques with named participants listed.
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Boys Literary Society
Errollton High School
Tokes
Walter Hood
Foster Williams
Ahaz McPherson
South
Alton Parker
J. R
Hanson
Joe Aatia
V. D
Army recruiter Sergeant Campbell to visit Carrollton area
Sergeant Campbell, stationed nearby, will leave on the 15th for Dalton Georgia and return around April 26 to continue recruiting. He has fielded questions on allotments and insurance and rejected several enlistment applications, with Roy L. Knott accepted for a one year motorized artillery post at Fort Sill. Campbell plans to reopen recruiting April 26 to 30, inviting visits at the post office or by phone. After returning to Columbus Georgia by April 30, further information can be obtained at the Atlanta recruiting office Room 230 Transportation Building.
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Campbell
Daltom
Bream
Bern
Campbell Haa
Roy L. Knott
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Uncle Sam
Columbus
Army
Transportation Building
Atlanta
Presbyterian Church Announces Sabbath Services and Sermon
The Presbyterian Church schedules services next Sabbath at 11 a m and 7 pm with Sunday School at 9 30 am The sixth sermon in The Gospel in the Hebrew Tabernacle series titled The Brazen Laver will be delivered. The Westminster Society meets Tuesday afternoon with Miss Claire Holderness to pack clothing for Thornwell Orphanage. Members urged to attend.
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Bia A. W
The
Westminster Society
Claire Holderness
Thornwell Orphanage
Crews and Hay Wed in Spring Ceremony near Carrollton
Crews Florence Alza Crews and Mr. Benjamin Vern Hay married Saturday afternoon April 10 by Esquire J T Norman. Bride daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Crews near Roopgills Groom son of Mr W R Hay near Carrollton. Neighbors say both well known around Carrollton. Wishing them long happy life.
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Mise
Florence Alza Crews
Benjamin Vern Hay
Esquire
J. T. Norman
J. L. Crews
Roopgills
W. R. Hay
Carrollton
Carrolltor
Oscar Dorsey On Trial For Murder In Georgia
Oscar Dorsey a colored man sits on trial for murder indicted with Leon Powell for a killing two weeks ago. The state began the case Monday after earlier evidence concluded and jurors were named. Powell may be tried later. other related cases follow in a busy criminal week at Carcall court.
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Oscar Dorsey
Leon Powell
D. ©. Iggow
Oscar Dorsty
Smith & Smith
Eugene Sprachin
Raymond Robinson
M. Wallis, Jr
W. D. Barrow
W. H. Chappell
B. D. Styles
W. G. Jeter
W. D. Powell
M. D. Jordan
W. P. Hosterles
J. .H. Davis
E. B. Brown
J. M. Tarpley
Walter C. Morgan
Dorsey
Jack Jones
White
Clem
Charles Embry
Charley Mitchell
Magre
Villa Rica
Alphas Bowen
Will Burg
Villa Bica
Carcall
Bue
Quota for Near East Relief Reaches Carroll County
The committee in Carroll County raised 1500 dollars toward the Near East Relief quota of 42196. The Mandeville Mills directors voted to cover the remaining balance, showing Carroll County’s dedication to the obligation.
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Newry
Carrolly
Mandeville Milla
Carroll County
To Correspondents and Others
The Free Press explains it cannot promptly publish advertising, correspondence, obituaries, and cards due to paper shortages. It notes a paper famine, rising white paper costs, and efforts to improve delivery and avoid waste while awaiting more supplies.
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Free Press
Carrollton Socials Report From Weekend Visits
Mr Hastin Eierbow traveled to Carrollton on Friday. Walter Griffin and family visited Mr and Mrs W I Day on Sunday. J K Akin and Misses Loona Akin Jennis Lizzie Annie Farrow were in Carrollton Saturday shopping. Mr and Mrs W J Nixon announce the birth of a son April 10. Tank Coolie and family were in Carrollton Sunday. Mrs Burnie Coolie visited her mother Saturday evening. Cam Johnson is sick. Sam Hutson and H N Akin spent Thursday afternoon with J H Bartlett. Frank Tillman bought a new cow. his old one died. Mae Beavers Thelma Beavers Gladys Shaw Paul Shaw Elisha Garrett enjoyed a Sunday ride to a singing. J F Akin and family spent Sunday with Harrison Akin and wife. Olin Akin visited his grandmother Mrs Margaret Smith Sunday afternoon. Misses Clara and Zelma Johnson visited Mine Willie Mac Johnson Friday.
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Hastin Eierbow
Carrollton
Walter Griffin
Harrison Akin
Olin Akin
Maragaret Smith
Clara and
Zelms Johnson
Willie Mac Johnson
Seven Gallons of Booze Captured in Police Action
Sheriff Garrett and Deputy Webb seized seven gallons of liquor and 67 gallons of bootleg liquor from a suspect described as a Madson Buger-Sls party. A second car attempted escape as boats moved toward Atlanta. Hindson Bix faces sale if no counter evidence is presented.
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Garrett
Jim Webb
Tigers
Alabama
Atlanta
Travis and Long Move Office to Bank Building
Wis and Long have moved their law office into a building recently used by the Peoples Bank. The new location offers a good site with ample room, utilizing the old vault for safety and protection of records.
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Wis & Long
Iaise
Peoples Bank
Shower Given Mrs Tyus at Depot Street Home
Mrs Tyus received a farewell shower Friday afternoon at her Depot Street home. Katie Lou Thomasson hosted the gathering and guests brought useful gifts for her new home. Attending were Mrs Tyuson, Mrs W M Meadows, Mrs M J Mandeville, Mrs Oak, Mrs B F Boykin, Mrs Eugene Spradlin, Mrs Marie Bradlay, and others.
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H. M. Tyus
Depot Street
Katie Lou Thomasson
Roopville Notices Public Life And Local Ties
Roopville neighbors share news of W. H. Alexander’s return from Atlanta after surgery, local travel by Henry McElroy, and the Staples Stripling firm forming. The school closes next Friday. Postmaster Pentecost visits Berry School. residents joke about boll weevil and illnesses. Henry Brock and Roy Alexander noted for hunting and music, while Carl Staples greets friends.
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W. H. Alexander
Willie Jones
Atlanta
Henry McElroy
Roopville
Henry
Staples & Stripling
Pelham Staples
Ed Stripling
Old Sol
J. Phiius
Pentecost
Berry School
Rome
Joe Tor
Death of Parks Chandler Near Tallapoosa Church
Parks Chandler died at his home near Tallapoosa church Saturday morning from dropsy. He was buried in the church burying ground Sunday. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Charlie Kuglar. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist church and was born in Franklin County, Georgia.
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Parks Chandler
Tallapoosa Church
Church Burying Ground
Garrett
Charlie Kuglar
The
Primitive Baptist Church
Franklin County
Merrell Brothers Store Burglarized Over Weekend
Morrel Bros Co opened Monday to find a burglary at the back door. Thieves entered Saturday or Sunday night and stole a considerable amount of men s wear including suits coats shoes hose ties shirts and underwear. Two suit cases were also taken.
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Morrel Bros. Co
Death Summons R. L. Griffin in Carrollton
Mr R L Griffin died Monday at 2 am at the home of George D Harris in Rome latreat of paralysis. Funeral at 10 am today led by Rev R A Edmondson and Rev W H Cooper. Interment in city cemetery. Survived by wife four sons three daughters two brothers and other relatives.
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M. Griffin
Villa Rica
T. By
Dallas
Percy
Barren
Carrollton
Mra
Will Smith
Wesley Ohapul
Leo
Ducas
J. K. Griffin
This City
Gid Griffin
Free Press Contest Ends April 14 With 1560 In Prizes
The Free Press announces 1560 in prizes to be awarded in its contest ending Monday April 14. Special cash prizes totaling 135 are listed for winners including Miss Jessie Striakland and Mrs. Boulah Smith among others.
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Bovon Big Priges
Free Press
Pyne Womonday
Jessie Striakland
Boulah Smith
Misa Cleo McWhorter
Blanch Jordan
Laura Latimer
Lida Duffey
Blasio Smith
Ruby Nixon
Bonnie Morris
Lovi Sharp
Vera Tollard
Paulina Morris
Annabel Boyd
Woodnesday
Stella
Bert
Skethie
Molly
Bella
Box Cupper Auction Raises Funds for Mt Zion School
At Mt Zion School a rainy evening auction of boxes drew a large crowd. More than thirty boxes sold for 178 dollars, later boosted to 200 by subscription, to buy desks. Thanks go to auctioneer Mr Tramrick and manager Mrs Holmes for their leadership.
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Mt. Zion School
Bavorsl
Tramrick
The Band Concert at City Hall Prompts Band Stand Plan
Gray's Band drew a large crowd at City Hall Sunday afternoon. The article urges funding for an open air band stand in the city park to host summer concerts. Carrollton should fund and install the band stand immediately.
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Gray
City Hall
Wes
Carrollton
Raise More Poultry for Local Flocks and Lower Prices
The article urges expanding small poultry flocks by families in villages towns and suburbs where production lags demand. It argues feasible cheap rearing can ease high prices and meet the shortage in areas with underproduced poultry products.
Easter Social Highlights At Lucky News Community
The Baator support Mr W Q Proctor hosted a Saturday night gathering with cake candies and fruit. Attendees included Louella Eason Chesea Eason Josie Batchelor Annie Cole Nannie Styles Mary Prostor Parks Matrokin Alvin Batcholor Bodie Kent Dewey Eason Jim Tuddleston and Martin Powell. Several readers attended a sermon in Konan Sunday and returned with positive reports.
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Baator
W. Q. Proctor
Louella
Chesea Eason
Josie Batchelor
Annie Cole
Nannie Styles
Mary Prostor
Mesars
Parks Matrokin
Alvin Batcholor
Bodie Kent
Dewey Eason
Jim Tuddleston
Martin Powell
Konan
J. B. Eason
Mra
J. D. Mclear
Grover Marchman
Albert Warren
Emory Kent
R.T. Eason
Carrollton
Odessa Enso
Gonsya Molonr
Rhody Batchelor Apent
J. B. Batchelor
Mollie Cole
B. Robinson
J. W. ‘Blanks
Scantlin Family News and Funeral Plans
Liberty Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Scantlin will have a funeral at Yellow District church Sunday in April. J. A. Scantlin and Frances Thompson family visited West Norwood and attended Sunday School at Yellow Dies. J. W. Pott and son visited J. W. Scantliniene on Sunday.
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Garfield Scantlin
Yellow Dist
J. A. Scantlin
West Norwood
Frances Thompson
Dells
J. A. Beamilin
J. W. Scantlin
Yellow Dies
J. W. Pott
Som Visheayate
J. W. Scantliniene Sanday
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Presbyterian Church
Travis & Long
Mrs. Tyus
Cloud Tuggle
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Roy Alexander
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