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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1920

Page

3

Carroll County road bid invited for 12.5 miles mandelay road

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for all labor material and equipment to construct 12.5 miles of Mandelay road between Stations 0 to 420 and 570 to 791.50 as Federal Aid Project No 20. Bids due May 12 1220 at 3:00 P M with plans from the State Highway Department.

Board of Commissioners of Roadand Carroll County Georgia Uald Board Court House Carrollton Mandelay Road Carrollton-Bowden Road H. C. Smith LaGrange State Highway Department Walton Building W. M. Robinson Boeties Bond Commission Lumaden W. T. Fresl A. J. Baskin Hoary Popa

Carroll County Georgia invites bids for road and bridge work

Notice to contractors from Carroll County Georgia calls for bids by May 12 1920 for two contracts including 90 miles of sand clay road along Villa Rosa to Temple on the Bankhead Highway and two bridges. Work covers earthwork culverts grading and paving with specified concrete and steelStats. plans available for a fee from the State Highway Department. Payments staggered monthly with five percent bond required. right reserved to reject any bid.

Board of Commissioners of Roads Carroll County Georgia Iaid Court House Carrollton Carrall County Villa Rosa Temple Bankhead H. G. Smith LaGrange State Highway Department Walton Building Atlanta Amy Er Ali

Cantrell Family and Guests From Bethel in Alabama

Bethel residents report guests from Bethel and Vida Rica visiting relatives in Alabama over the weekend. Eula Reid and Helen Gaulding of Vida Rica attended sister events with Mrs. W. C. Jones. Dora Windom and Bill Alexander stayed with Mrs. Joe Crumbley, and Lula Cantrell also visited Crumbley recently. Prayer meeting and Sunday School continue despite bad weather hindering attendance.

T. F. Cantrell Beaborn Peiberds Alabama Eula Reid Helen Gaulding Vida Rica W. C. Jones Dora Windom Bill Alexander Joe Crumbley Lula Cantrell

Lowell School Social Roundup Highlights Weekly Visits

Local notes recount Sunday visits and weekend stays by residents and relatives from Carrollton Bremen Yellow Dirt and nearby areas. Attendees include Woodruff Duncan Pyron Chappell Crook Tyson and others. The item ends with a quip about overall clubs and profiteering.

Hurst Mill Pond Notes and family visits

Miss Grace Clara Herbert and Hugh Hurst attend preaching at Bre mien. Jos Henderson and Lois visit the Daughertys. Kate Hurst of Bowdon and Essie Fowler of Mount Zion visit A A Hurst family. Hugh Hurst motored to Carrollton. Henry Tillman of Moultrie visits relatives. Walter Baskin stays with W G Henderson. Grady McCalmon dies in Atlanta after appendicitis operation.

Grace Clara Herbert Hugh Hurst Bremien Jos. Henderson Lois Marvin Lorena Daugherty Kate Hurst Bowdon Essie Fowler Mount Zion A. A. Hurst Hugh Carrollton Henry Tillman Moultrie Walter Baskin W. G. Henderson Grady McCalmon Atlanta

How Is Your Complexion A Woman Should Grow More Beautiful

A brief health column advises women to improve appearance with baths diet and exercise while keeping the liver and bowels in good order. It warns that a haggard yellow complexion cloudy eyes and flabby skin signal indigestion or a sluggish liver and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a corrective remedy.

Road Bond Commission Signatures Date 1920 Adopts Formalities

On April 18 1920 the Road and Revenue bond commission approves actions and waives formalities. W M Robinson chairs the meeting with signatures from T B Lumadis W T Pree a F Baskin J Monty Pops.

Board OF Commissioners OF Roads and Reveluer W. M. Robinson T. 8 Lumadis W. T. Preea F. Baskin Monty Pops

Local Family Visits Highlight Sunday in Waco Area

Misses Alice and Annie Griffin spent Sunday with cousins Misses Donie and Mamie Phillips near Waco. Miss Ola Hudson visited Mrs. W. B. Bailey at Rifle Range. Rosa and Daisy Pitman from Newnan joined Minues Marmio and Donie Phillips for Sunday. Velma Smith hosted a birthday party Saturday night enjoyed by all. J. J. Phillips visited his sister Mrs. Annie Harris of Alabama.

Alice Annie Griffin Donie Mamie Phillips Waco Ola Hudaon W. BR. Bailey Menace Rosa Daisy Pitman Newnan Minues Marmio Donie Phillips Mise Velma Smith J. J. Phillips Sistar Annie Harris Alabama

Community Notes From Carrollton and Nearby

Mrs. Charlie Evans of Griffin returned home Wednesday after visiting with her daughter Mrs. W. J. Nixon. Mr. Jasper Cook of Heflin, Ala attended here Sunday. Little Clarence Jacobs is very ill. E. L. Kierbow and family spent Friday with Will Kierbow’s family. Miss Ruvena Johnson visited Mrs. Lois Adams and Miss Willie Mae Johnson Saturday evening. Mr. Henry Farrow hosted a tacky party Saturday night with a large crowd attending.

Charlie Evans Griffin Ling W. J. Nixon Jasper Cook Heflin Clarence Jacobs E. L. Kierbow Will Kierbow Ruvena Johnson Mis Lois Adams Willie Mae Johnson Henry Farrow

Singing at Happy Corner Brings Local Folks Together

Sunday night at Happy Corner featured Miss Eula Dobbs with a chorus of attendees including Evelyn Smith Elsie Smith Effie Wynn Bessia Blankenship Maureena Allen Minnie Lambert Gladys Adams and Menars. Others listed include Hubert Wynn Wesley Allgood Floyd Griffis Paul Spence Bonner Allgood Raymond Yates Carl Adams Rafford Gordon Harl Steed Steve Lambbert Ira West Robert Lambert and Loftin Weaver. Mr and Mrs Shockley plan to move to their row home while Aaron Dewdberry remains ill. A new dwelling house of A H Allen was blown off its pillars and G P Allen and family visited W A Chance's home Sunday afternoon.

Eula Dobbs Evelyn Elsie Smith Effie, Wynn Bessia Blankenship Maureena Allen Minnie Lambert Gladys Adams Menars Hubert Wynn Wesley Allgood Floyd Griffis Paul Spence Bonner Allgood Raymond Yates Carl Adams Rafford Gordon Harl Steed Steve Lambbert Ira West Robert Lambert Loftin Weaver

Five Points Visit Reports Pleasant Weekend

Five Points residents and visitors recount a pleasant trip to LaGrange with social notes on local arrivals. Albert Thompson is celebrated for recovering from flu while others report cheerful weekends and gatherings. Mrs Pittman and Mrs Ty r. smith are noted among local visitors and a leg injury is mentioned as a recent incident.

Mrs Luther Rooks Back at Home from Atlanta Operation

Mrs Luther Rooks has returned home from Atlanta where she underwent an operation. She is reported doing nicely. Mr G I Irvin was called back to Rome to attend his father’s funeral and was missed by the community. Mr Hendrix's family has recovered from the flu.

Luther Rooks Atlanta G. I. Irvin Rome

Social Roundup in Carrollton and Nearby

Mr E W Williamson and daughter Minnie spent the week end with Mrs Arnie Turner and friends for Sandy Fiat Miss Leila Johnson of Bowdon is spending the week with her cousin Miss Minnie Williamston Mr and Mrs Stevens visited their daughter in Carrollton Sunday Mr Enoch Baker and wife visited their parents the 5 W Williamson first of the week Mr E W Williamson and wife visited their daughter Mrs Etrick land of Jonesville Wednesday Mr Clove Webb and wife visited their sister of Sandy Flat Saturday and Sunday

E. W. Williamson Minnie Arnie Turner Sandy Fiat Leila Johnson Bowdon Minnie Williamston Stevens Carrollton Enoch Baker W. Williamson Etrickland Jonesville Mr. Clove Webb Sandy Flat

Weekend Visits Reported Around Villa Rica Route 4

Mr. and Mrs. Cland Camp spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. C. H. Boyd and family. Mr. Tom McCord and family visited Sunday with Mr. Job Couch and family. Mrs. Dora Slone and children visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Mendig Boyd. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmuel Couch of Lithia Springs were the guests of hie.

Cland Camp Boyd Tom McCor Job Couch Dora Slone Mendig Boyd Jimannel Couch Lithia Springs Hie

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Marriage

Saturday night and Sunday guests included Mr John Couch and Mr T S Couch. Mr Jimaine and others spent Sunday with Walter Slone and W L Ragan. Miss Burchey Causey was married Sunday afternoon in a quiet ceremony.

John Couch Jimaine T. S. Couch Boyd Wits Walter Slone W. L. Ragan Miss Burchey Causey

Florence Vines Returns Home After Five Week Visit

Miss Florence Vines returns to her home at Rome on Sunday after nearly five weeks away. She will be missed by many friends. The report lists numerous visits and social calls among Hickory Level residents including Mr. L. Vines and family, Mr. T. P. Richardson and family, Mrs. Will Griffis, Olin Garner, Lloyd Richardson, Walter Blair and family, Foster Blair, and others. Several errands and visits to relatives are noted, with mentions of Breman and Athens, and funeral bedside trip for a sister.

Florence Vines Rome L. Vines W. M. Hyde Sand Hill T. P. Richardson Will Griffis Pleasant Grove Messrs Olin Garner Lloyd Rich Ardaon Bethel Massra Walter Blair Wolace Blair Foster O. Ti. Vines Raymond Williams Misa Raymord Moore Nellie Richardson Loyd Richardson Floreence Vines Monroe Williams John Williams Garner Tom West R. AL. Richardson Elle Richardson Helton Roxis Parrish Bremen B. F. Mizo Athens Roscoe Knight Byron Knight

Burwell School Progress Under Prof McGibbony's Management

Burwell School advances under the guidance of Prof J H McGibbony with steady improvements reported. Uncle Dock Alexander is said to be improving, according to local notes from this week.

J. H. McGibbony Dock Alexander

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lowell School Rov W. A. Woodruff Jd. A. Duncan Pyron Frank Stewart Neoma Tyson Charles Chappell Yellow Dirt Jeff Chappel Misaes Zelda Driver Mozell Jones Brexselle Jones Otis Jones Clam Kathe Lou Rooks Dr. Aderholt J. W. Webb John Munick Nearbg Chapel Colbert Munick John RB. Spence Mary Holder L. W. Dean Coleman’s Mill Sid Williamson Dean Homer Thompson Sapant Davis Hulett Sho Waas W. A. Crook Vannie A. L.crook Lovyern’s Mill Crook Roberta and Kirby J. E. Lee Jim Tyson Willey Will ‘Ey Neema Tyson J. A. Jackson Berta Flora Misses Lucy Alma Pullins Jewell Sybel Duncan W. H. Chappel Hurst Mill Pond Happy Corner Eanies Vines Stripling Ed Ward Hurstt Smith E Couch Frank Pops Walter Stone Ollia Boyd Albert Thompson Misa Lillian Harper Douglanville Joss Rosa Smith Lura Beeves Harris Valley Villa Rica Burwell Free Presa Mor New Electric Shoe Shop J. Pucket Stewart & Fleming's Co. K Buick Prices C. B. Flint, Michigan Iano J. M. Johnson
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