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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
4
Carroll County to hold another primary election meeting
Carrollton leaders plan a Democratic executive committee gathering next Saturday May 1 in the courthouse to fix a date for a new primary. Judge Millican, nominated without opposition in March 17’s regular primary, has tendered his commission. The meeting may field many candidates as some want an early primary to fill the vacancy and reduce bitterness from past elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Houe
Carrollton
W. J. Millican
Millican
Ho Hon
Ti Ig
Free
Equity
General Assembly
United States
Rural schools demand more pay and aid to prosper
A 1930s rural education plea argues 35 000 schools lack teachers and 500 000 children have missed six months of schooling. Urban per pupil spending averages 42 dollars while rural is 13. The piece urges state and federal funding to attract teachers, improve facilities, and prevent school closures for national prosperity. It calls readers to contact their officials and press for higher teacher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Public union urged as the long-suffering gather
A call goes out for a strong public union to unite citizens who have endured hardship and seek coordinated action. The plea frames collective strength as essential to advancing rights and shared welfare amid ongoing challenges. The message emphasizes solidarity and practical steps for organizing.
Let Us Have Peace Amid Industrial Unrest Across the Nation
The piece argues unrest in the country stems from labor and capital clashes driving up living costs. It cites strikes and wage demands as fueling price increases and notes widespread dissatisfaction. It calls for industrial and political peace and laments the volatile mood and lack of stabilizing guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Dave
Keeping the Rural School Teacher
A Carroll county notice describes hardships in country schools with low pay, lack of staff, and worn facilities. It notes districts struggle to hire janitors and teachers, leading to overburdened work and continuing teacher shortages as teachers move to other jobs.
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Carroll County
Lit Mu Club Meets at Mrs Lowry's Bowden Road Home
Misa Lowry hosted the Lit Mu Club Thursday afternoon at her Bowden Road residence. Guests enjoyed chicken salad a variety of sandwiches and tea while the program listed pieces by Mendelssohn Adams Dana and others with Mrs J Aytock Mrs B I Boykin Mrs J M Carlisle Mrs M Carliala and Mrs A M Tyna among the presenters and performers including Myra G L K Henderson Jr and Miva Vivian Snead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Beesie Lowry
Lit Mu Club
Eubirhan
Bowden Road
Misa Lowry
Mendelsohn
Jack Aytock
B. I. Boykin
Nancy Lee
Adams
Mra
J. M. Carlisle
Myre
Glk. Henderson, Jr
Chantya
Mira
Lowry
M.carliala
Richard Henry Dana Jr
Mre
A. M. Tyna
Love Jack
Bale
yMiva Vivian Snead
Local Goshen Notes On Town People And Events
Goshen reports Mr J G Dean back from acute indigestion and Mr John Tuggle recovering from flu. Thanks given to Hob Hannah for cemetery work at Goshen and Walker yards. Rev Dial and Rev Aderholdt preached Saturday and Sunday. Social visits include Hobbie Folds family dinner at Wash Shumake, Irma Ray and Gindy with Miss Ruby and Jarrel Dorough, and Mrs Bell Shomeko visiting Mrs J F Folds in Carrollton. Willie Yar led a Sunday afternoon singing to a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Dean
John Tuggle
Hob Hannah F
Goshen
Walker
Dial
G, MN. Aderholdt
Hobbie Folds
Wash Shumake
Mins
Irma Ray
Gindy
Ruby
Jarre
Odie Howard
Leonard Howard
Bell Shomeko
J, F. Folds
Garrollton
Hannah
Mollie
Willie Yar
ManDeville MillsProwshing Westview Church Visit
Community note records a ManDeville Mills group visiting Westview church on the third Saturday and Sunday with many locals attending. Names mention Monton Williams, Clahorn Williams, Joh Foster, 7 M Todd, Ethel Todd, Vern Harris, Shellie Mulcomb, Jopney Johnson and others. Weathering storm damage noted with houses reported torn up.
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Westview Church
Monton Williams
Clahorn Williams
Tallapoona
Wan
Joh Foster
Ping Street
M. Todd
Canning Club
Minas Ethel Todda Om
Vern Harris
Alabama
John Foster
Shellie Mulcomb
Tallapoosa
A. G. Todd
Jopney Johnson
Resolution on Death of Stella Lester
Carrollton Board of Education records a tribute to Stella Lester, noting her as a distinguished teacher in the colored school and a woman of upright character. The board extends condolences to her husband W. B. Tester for her service to Carrollton Public Schools and requests copies be sent to papers and to the family.
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Stella Lester
Providente
Jdeath
Carrollton
Twatter
Carrollton Board of Education
Local residents plus Carrollton trips noted
Mr J W White made a business trip to Tallapoosa Tuesday. Homer Wimsley spent the weekend in Carrollton with homefolks Inez Chaneo Zilla McCain Mosara. Jay M Woorthcock and Grady Hamrick motored to Carrollton Saturday night. Miss Quriece Spake was out driving Sunday afternoon. J E Kirk and five Ben spent Monday with N E Chance Margaret Adame and Alma Me Colliater motored to Carrollton Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs G W McCain of Breintton were shopping in our city Saturday. Wylie King of Atlanta spent the weekend with homefolks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. White
Tallapoosa
Homer Wimsley
Carrollton
Inez Chaneo
Zilla McCain
Mosara
Jay M Woorthcock
Grady Hamrick
Quriece Spake
J. E. Kirk
Ben
Bonday
N. E. Chance
Mins
Margaret Adame
Alma Me“Colliater
G. W. McCain
Bre- Inton
Our City
Mr. Wylie King
Atlanta
Roopville and nearby: social visits and local events
Local notes from Roopville and Glenlochill recount visits by the Dorough, Ray, Vaughan, and Maadon families, quilting party, religious luncheon, school play, and preaching days. Mentions of a May eighth school tax vote and relatives visiting near Roopville and Goshen. Several households hosted guests Friday through Sunday, with attention to community happenings and agricultural notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dorough
J. R. Dorough
Rob Folds
Cave Holston
Tease Vaughan
Bride
J. W. Dorough
C. M. Ray
Br, Brown
Goshen
J. Fi. Maadon
Glenlochill
Iinlett Masdon
Effie
Kate Porter
Roopville
Local mix up of keys leads to botched reward note
Fragmentary OCR mentions keys between a beverage plant and courts with a reward offer, unclear names and places, and a damaged line about return to the plant.
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Chero Cola
Chero Cola Plant
Fleming Family Weekend Visit Noted in Macon
Mr Bernard Fleming of Macon spent the week end at home with his parents Mr and Mrs G W Fleming. Legal blanks at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Fleming
Macon
G. W. Fleming
Berrow Couple Attend Betrothal Ceremony in Bowdon
Mr and Mrs Will Berrow Bowdon visited Rev and Mrs Jep Leyvora Friday night and attended the nuptials at the city ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Berrow
Bowdon
Jep Leyvora
Miss Brodnax Hosts Sewing Club Gathering
Miss Vivian Brodnax entertained her sewing club Wednesday afternoon with sewing and a light meal. Guests included Oliva Bradley Clare Holderness Susie Tanner Marguerite Adams Vivian Brodnax and Mrs. Jack Aycock and Mrs. Ea Buskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Brodnax
Miss Brodnax
Oliva Bradley
Clare Holderness
Susie Tanner
Marguerite Adams
Vivian Brodnex
Jack Aycock
Ea | Buskin
Dance at Halcyon Club Captures Carrollton Heritage Night
One of Carrollton’s largest dances occurred at the old Halcyon Club last Friday after a contest. About forty couples attended with several chaperones. Music was led by Mr and Mrs Langley and praised for its perfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Halcyon Club
Fourth District
Mest
Mrs. Langley
Avery
Reception at Halcyon Club for school meet guests
A Thursday evening reception at the old Halcyon Club rooms welcomed visitors for the school meet. Several hundred guests gathered and enjoyed a pleasant evening of socializing. A sweet course was served by high school girls.
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Halcyon Club
Social Roundup From Bethesda and Carrollton
The article records residents gathering in Bethesda Monday to discuss building plans for a new house. It notes numerous visits and social calls among locals, including Mrs. Aimy Pitts Maud and Miss Etta Buchanan, Mr. Oscar White, Mr. Asberry Duka, J. D. Powers with a saw mill, A. J. Shirey cotton planting, and several guests and guests of honor visiting in Carrollton and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
Aimy Pitts
Maud
Carrollton
Ernest Hughey
Beu- Tah
Eulph Willigmson
Tessis Hewitt
Ellen Baker
Hester Barnes
Temple Locals Attend Outings and Visits
TEMPLE LOCALS Miss Loyal McCollister spent last week in Atlanta. Mr. Ernest McCain of Athens spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. McCain. Emmett Wren spent Saturday in Atlanta. Miss Louise Steed spent the week end in Carrollton with homefolks. Miss Dell Entrekin spent the week end in Bremen with homefolks. Mr. and Mrs. Will Wren spent Friday night with their son, Mr. W. A. Wren. Miss Tnez Chones spent Sunday night with Miss Lois McCain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal McCollister
Atlanta
Ernest McCain F
Athens
A. A. McCain
Emmett Wren
Louise Steed
Carrollton
Dell Entrekin
Bremen
Will Wren
W. A. Wren
Tnez Chones
Lois McCain
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A. Meeks
LIT MU
Mr.lady Ray
Miss Irma
Garret Dorough
Coshen
Morsis
Lee Smith
John Gibson
Huffman
Mogars
Roy
Wade Payton
Glenloch
Myr
F. J. Dorough
Nupital
ChiNamel
Chinamel Demonstrator
J. N. Johnson Furniture—Undertakers
Elmer
Wwe
Mabry
Ion
Carrollton Hardware Co
Carrollton, Georgia
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