Holder named on State Highway Commission
Governor Hardwick sent to the senate for confirmation John M. Holder of Jackson County as a member and G. H. Toward of Atlanta as special attorney. Holder would likely become chairman if the highway law is amended to grant the governor power to designate the chair, with Holder succeeding C. M. Strahan and new appointee to take effect September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardwick
Senate
John MN. Wolder
Jackson County
State Highway Commission
G. HH. Toward
Atlanta
Holder
C. MM. Strahan
Howard
D. Hill
Dorsey
Wolder
House of Representatives
Highway Commission
Mr. Holder
Tan
Tax Returns Consolidated for Carroll County 1921
Tax Receiver W. M. Chambershaus reports the consolidation of Carroll County tax returns for 1921 shows a decline of about 15 percent from the previous year. The drop suggests a higher rate may be needed if operating expenses remain the same for the coming year.
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W. M. Chambershaus
Carroll County
Mrs Dobbs Feted At First Baptist Church Reception
The Willing Workers of the First Baptist Church hosted an informal reception at Mrs. Fannie Veal's home to honor Mrs. Gilbert Dobbs wife of the church's pastor. After the business meeting the ladies were invited to meet her, with sandwiches and punch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Veal
First Baptist Church
Gilbert Dobbs
Dr. Dobbs
The
Baptist Church
Dobbs
Nell Aycock Hosts Shontess Friends Party
Friday morning Miss Nell Aycock entertained about a dozen intimate Shontess friends. After several games she served salad sandwiches and tea to guests.
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Nell Aycock
Rock
Shontess
Miss Aycock
Booster Day Promises Big Carrollton Baseball Benefit
Carrollton plans Booster Day on Monday August 15 to benefit the local baseball club. Merchants close early for clerks and customers to attend a matchup against Rome with special admission tickets priced at one dollar for adults and twenty five cents for children under twelve. Tickets are valid for the August 15 game and, if rain, for the next game. The club aims to win the 1921 pennant and asks residents to pack the grandstand, boost the team, and enjoy a community holiday together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Rome
Wny
Carrollton Baseball Club
Fang
The
Baseball Association
Senate Debates W. and A. Discount Bill in Georgia
The senate considered a bill to discount the next five years rent of the Western and Atlantic railroad. Governor Hardwick attended the session, consulting with President Clay and other leaders on the measure as debate continued with strong support anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Senate
Hardwick
Clay
Protracted Meeting at Roopville Baptist Church
Protracted services begin at Roopville Baptist Church on Saturday August 6 at 11 a.m. The preacher is Bro J A Bell from Athens GA. Two services daily at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. All welcome to attend and help make the meeting a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Roopvilla
J. A. Bell
Athens
Missing $34,000 Currency From Mail at Atlanta Reserve Bank
An empty mail pouch received by the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank from West Palm Beach disclosed a robbery of $34,000 in currency. Bank officers and post office inspectors will announce details as they cooperate in solving the disappearance. The currency was shipped in routine business and the pouch is believed rifled in transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank
West Palm Beach
Fla
Post Office
Six Melons Weigh 388 Lbs In Star Show Window
Six watermelons weighing a total 388 pounds are on display in the Star office window this week. Grown by Lenox Henderaun and developed by J. D. Henderson Sr, the gray variety aims to seed for future crops. The largest melon is 78 pounds. other weights are 75 64 57 and 46 pounds.
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Biz
Star Office
Orilla
Death of Mrs. W. W. Parks in Atlanta
Mrs. W. W. Parks of Auburn Georgia died Wednesday night July 27 following surgery in Atlanta. Funeral and burial were held in Winder. Surviving children include two sons R. C. Parks of Auburn and Stylea Parks of Atlanta and three daughters Mrs I.2 Erwin of this city Mrs A E Pendergrass and Mrs L D McNabb of Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Erwin
Erwin
A.e-Pendergrass
L. D. McNabb
Atlanta
Homecoming Day at Boulaty Beulah Church
Boulaty church schedules Home-Coming Day on an August Saturday. Events start at 10:00 a.m. with opening songs, a business meeting led by J. W. McLeod, devotional by RB Hughs, welcome by O. L. Hammond, and a history address by Rev. W. W. Roop. Afternoon program invites former pastors and members to speak, and members are asked to bring baskets.
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Boulaty _church
J. W. McLeod
QO. L
Hammond
H. M
Hughs
Gable
Mrs Stevens and Mrs Henslee Honored at Morning Party
Mrs Horace Cole and Miss Belva Cola hosted a Wednesday morning event honoring Mrs Amos Stevens and Mrs Nolan Henslee. After banco, a salad course was served with tan. Attendees included Mrs Grady Cole Mrs Paul Brown Mrs John Sewell and several other guests from Newnan Cartersville and nearby communities.
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Horace Cole
Belva Cola
Mra
Amos Stevens
Nolan Henslee
Nat
Mra. Stevens
Henslee
Grady Cole
Paul Brown
John Sewell
Tyndall Spence
Walker Beck
L. Z. Dorsett
Ernest Snead
A. K. Snead
Eloise Sewell
Olive Copeland
Newnan
Inez Robison
Ethel Smith
Adolph Covington
Alma S Rephens
Vaunie Phillip
Christine Hicks
Cartersville
Reba Martin
Vivian Snead
Clare Sneads
Card of thanks from Rowland Griffin family for fire help
Mr and Mrs Rowland Griffin and a family express gratitude to the fire department and friends for assistance and sympathy during the recent fire when they were away from the city.
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Rowland Griffin
Governor to urge further cut in state appropriations
Governor Thomas W Wardwick plans a special message to the legislature likely Wednesday urging that appropriations be kept within revenue from the general tax. The decision followed a morning conference with Comptroller General William A Wright Secretary of State S G McLennan and other officials behind closed doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Wardwick
William A. Wright
G. McLennon
No Permanent Change In Temperature Since Revolutionary War
Weather Bureau officials note there has been no lasting shift in average temperatures since the Revolutionary War. A compiled table shows warmest periods ending in 1800 1810 and 1920 with the coldest decades following, and nine months of the year record coldest months occurring after warmest months.
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Weather Bureau
United Btat
Department of Agriculture
Yeur
Obervers
New Margn
Conn
Tuta
Oetsbor
Cost of Power Farming at New Low Level
Farmers face lower costs as tractors from International Harvester cut prices for 8 16 and 10 20 250 and 15 30 models since March. With fuel, oil, and lubricants cheaper, tractor power rivals animal power in efficiency. Poor horse conditions in heat and a Fargo North Dakota demonstration underscored the shift toward mechanized farming to reduce production costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Nort Dakota
Death of Nine Month Old Child in Local Home
The nine months old child of Mr and Mrs Dick Holmes died after a burn from an oil stove with complications. Funeral was held Friday and the infant was buried in the city cemetery in the presence of a large circle of friends expressing sympathy to the parents.
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Dick Holmes
Mason County Masonic Convention Notice
On next Wednesday at nine o clock August 10 the Masonic convention is called. The committee seeks members to return their cards promptly. Do not delay and attend for a good time. V D Dickson W M
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Carroll County
Whatley Hurt In Auto Accident
The youngest son of Superintendent and Mrs. W. D. Whatley was injured at home Tuesday afternoon when a parked car in the yard rolled forward, pinning his left leg. A deep gash and muscle damage were reported with X rays showing severe injury and a recovery of three to four weeks anticipated.
Bridge Club Finds Prize Triumph At Luncheon
Mrs B M Long hosted a Wednesday afternoon bridge gathering. Mrs C C Fitta won the two handmade handkerchiefs prize. A luncheon followed the games.
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Mra. B. M. Long
Mra. C. C. Fitta
Mountain Creek Drainage Work Under Way Across Georgia
The Mountain Creek drainage project advances after dredging near the new bridge. Contractor E M Willian sets a company record by starting work within two months of award. The plan reclaims 450 acres of fertile land boosting area agriculture, with Wilkes and Jackson counties reporting progress on nearby districts. Carroll county residents urged to act as drainage projects promise ongoing land reclamation east of the Savannah River.
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Mountain Creek
E. M. Williann
Touches
Kettle Creek
Wilkes County
Willian
Wilken County
Williamin
Jackson County
Walton Tribune
Carroll County
Georgia
Savannah
Careroll County
S. P. Steed Dies At 76 At Daughter’s Home Near Waco
S. P. Steed died July 27 at his daughter’s home near Waco. He would have been 77 on September 6. Burial was in Bowdon at the Capital church where he was a member, conducted by Rev. W. A. Maxwell. Born in Campbell County, he moved to Arkansas, then returned to his daughter’s home in July for a few days. Survived by two sons O. M. Steed and E. E. Steed and daughter Mrs. L. P. Archer.
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P. Steed
PB Archer
Waco
Ife
Bowdon
W. A. Maxwall
Methodist Church
Campbell County
Steed
Arkanais
Weekend High School Showdowns In Northwest Georgia
Rome visits LaGrange in a Thursday matchup while Cedartown travels to Lindale and Griffin heads to Carrollton for Friday and Saturday action.
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LaGrange
Cedartown
Lindale
Rome
Moa
AGS Carrollton
Griffin
Nee
Carrollton
Neeze of Clem Dies at 51 in Home Burial Set
Mr W L Neewe of Clem route 1 died at his home early Wednesday aged 51. He was buried Thursday at 11 a m in Mt Plesgent cemetery. He is survived by his wife and children.
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W. L. Neewe
Clem
Route 1
Mt Plesgent
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Roopville
Citizens Bank
Newnan Street
Carrollton, GA
Reserve Bank
Beulah Church
Stevens
Mrs. Henslee
Masons
V. D. Dickson, W. M
Fields Whatley
Bridge Club
S. P. Steed
Georgia State
W. L. Neese
Carroll Free Press
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