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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
4
The piece notes a Cornell University event during Farmers Week praising country papers for service per dollar. It argues these papers unite local interests, promote progress and education, cover general affairs, and encourage reader engagement in state and national issues.
Mr O D Parrish and family visited J D Huddleston family last Sunday morning. W N Parrish and family were in Bremon last Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs A G Gray is improving from flu and pneumonia. Mrs A Hamrick visiting relatives in Carrollton and below then returned home. Grady McCalman death at Atlanta hospital last holiday night. deepest sympathy to family. Miss Elma Threadgill visiting cousin Miss Vera Driver of Stripling's Chapel. The young son of Ed Wilson ill with pneumonia improving. W Muse and daughters ed Rhusy and Gladys of Carrollton visited W H Threadgill family last Sunday afternoon. D H Wamrick and J D Huddleston flew to Roop Villa last Sunday morning. Miss Norvelle Threadgill shopping in Carrollton last Monday. Mr and Mrs William McCane visited Larkin Alien family last Sunday. Murrah for The Free Press.
Special music Sunday April 25 at 11 oclock with Miss Nelle Hale singing Tears of Christ and violin obligato by Miss Vivian Snoad. At 7:30 Miss Corene Bass and Miss Margaret Morrell sing In The Garden. A sermon follows next Lord's Day at 11.
The piece urges ideal reading conditions with quiet surroundings and good light. It warns against dim light and poor posture, calling such acts unpardonable. Readers should approach text with intent, keep notes, and use a dictionary to sharpen speech.
Rev C L Matthews reports progress on his bunga low. Mixa Susie Rooks returns from Atlanta after an operation. Mrs Ida Hancock is ill this week. Matthews preached two funerals this week. Bertha Davis visited Miss Mattie Cash and Miss Ada Cash spent the day with Miss Bertha Davis. Wilson Matthews joined Mr and Mrs John Cash for Sunday afternoon visit. Yollie Burnett and Albert Crawford visited Emmitt Hancock Sunday afternoon. Beatrice Burnett and children visited Ida Hancock Sunday afternoon.
J O Holloway signs as secretary announcing two thirds of Carroll County voters against the League of Nations. He urges continued organization to defend Americanism and Jeffersonian democracy ahead of national elections.
Mr and Mrs Burr Gordon and child ren spent Sunday with Ben Cox and family. J W Bracknell visited his brother in Newnan last weekend. Sympathy to the Sands family on Mrs Katie Lou Sands. Rena Coffey stayed with Dewey Kilgore. W T McLendon with C W McLendon and E M Strickland families. A large quilting gathering hosted by L A Gordon with many attendees. W T McDendon attended Rocky Mount singing. roval music noted. Joe Folds and Carl ton visitors to Folk s. Bracknell family at Terrell home. Cliff Terrell from near Hulett.
A crowded pound supper at Mrs. J R Cammon’s Saturday night drew local residents including Rev T A Griffin and many neighbors. Attendees listed include the Mckays Nix Little Veal Shackelford Story and others visiting relatives around Roopville Carrollton and nearby areas.
A large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon for a fine sermon by Rev. Ira Lyle. Visitors included Miss Allie Crawford of near Whooping Creek and many locals such as Mrs. C Eidson and family and Rev. and Mrs. Ira Lyle with kin. Several neighbors and friends visited others and made local social calls through the weekend.
Mt Zion reports large Sunday School turnout with Prof Cramer from New York giving a talk and Rev G W Eliott delivering a sermon. Obituaries note the death of Milton Adcock and Mrs Tubert Phillips. Local residents and visitors are listed, with Mother’s Day events and a revival planned by Rev J W King and Bro Eliott.
Potato tomato onion and bell pepper ready now for delivery. Accepts large or small orders by write phone or in person with Alva B Pace Route 1 contact 4602. Local ad emphasizes quick fulfillment and easy ordering.
The Free Press office lists legal blanks of all kinds for sale. Local buyers can inquire at the newspaper office for available forms and pricing.
Miss Sara O Kelley of Grantville arrived Wednesday to spend several days with Miss Sara Frances Begll. Mrs J E Cramer and Miss Cecil Cramer spent Thursday in Atlanta.
Mr and Mrs John T Fullilove formerly of Carrollton now of Atlanta announce the birth of a son. Legal blanks at this office.
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