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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
6
A health note urges happiness comes from good digestion and well being. It claims Chamberlain’s Tablets remedy constipation and indigestion with prompt, effective relief and a pleasant taste.
The Free Press announces availability of legal blanks at the office for community notices filings and public document needs. Staff remind to bring necessary identifiers and follow official filing procedures.
Washington April 24 Professor Harry C Frankenfield chief forecaster of the United States weather bureau warns Welcome Spring but watch out for tornadoes in the Mississippi valley. He notes 350 people killed in two tornado events March 27 and April 20 as population grows the threat rises. He explains tornado formation from clashes of warm southeast and cold northwest air and low pressure areas. The usual season brings about six tornadoes but heavy casualties occur where populations are dense.
A Memphis Commercial Appeal cartoon caption urges more production and less talk. It links dope and idle talk to economic woes, calling for more exercise and work to restore normal times and secure scarce supplies and labor.
Rev Stewart filled his regular ep appointment at Lewis Chapel on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sam Gladney and children visited Mr T C Jones and family. Misses Annis Lizzie and Agnes Borders visited their brother A F Borders and family. Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones and son Gravy visited her brother Dewey Phillips. J R Borders and B C Borders with little Kirmett from Carrollton passed through the town Sunday afternoon.
Fragmentary notice records notes and deeds for title matters at Free Prem eftties with unclear details. The readable portion indicates property related actions and possibly transfers or filings requiring official processing.
Sunday activities at Shiloh included strong Sunday school turnout and a well received singing session. Several local families from Sargents Carrollton Rotherwood Heard county and East Newnan visited Shumake and family, with a marriage note for Miss Clara Norwood and Mr Vaughn at Frida's home.
A busy Pateville roundup notes Lettie Harris and Estelle Pate hosting visitors, Clifford Smith buying a buggy, Ruth Miller returning home after closing a Cedar Bluff school, and Leila Harris’s birthday party. Grady Wright and James Turner recur with family visits as residents plan a spring gathering at Ehiloh near Pateville next Sunday afternoon.
Residents report numerous Sunday visits among local families including Jacksons Stones and Crows with gatherings at various homes. Moody to preach at Farniera High School fifth Saturday night and Sunday, with all invited.
Missen Aline and Roselle Griffin spent Sunday with Missen Tholma and others. Many residents visited kin and friends through the week, sharing singing events and family calls. Notable names include the Littles Nix Shadinger and Kidd families with multiple visits noted. Vivian, child of J H Kidd, is ill. Rev and Mrs T A Griffin visited W L Little and family. Harrah for the Semi Weekly.
Local social life update lists visits and gatherings around Sand Hill area. Names include Mrs. Mattie Johnston Mrs. Ada Smith Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Johnston and others. The item notes the closure of Sand Hill School and multiple visits and Sunday activities in Bremen Carrollton Pleasant Home Old Carrollton and related households.
Tren spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Thompson. A Wednesday night party given by Miss Ona Conek was enjoyed by all present. Misses Berta Ashmore and Rhiney Muse have returned home after closing their school at this place.
Burwell and nearby residents share visits and gatherings. Lewis Farlow visited his son Johe Farlow Wednesday night. McElroy family of Alabama stayed with Mrs. Moon Friday night. Annie Lee spent part of the week with her sister Mrs. Farlow. Jack Walden stayed with cousin Sam Smith Thursday night near Farmora High School. Moon and Carpenter group shopped in Bowdon Friday afternoon. Sam Smith and Oscar Moon visited G Ni evey in Carrollton Wednesday.
A column advises women to improve beauty with baths diet and exercise and to keep liver and bowels healthy. It suggests yellow eyes and pale skin indicate illness or poor immigration status and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a correction.
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