Local News from Carrollton and Surroundings
Mrs Tizaie Chappell of Bremen spent Friday in Carrollton. George Parrott of Atlanta visited Athanta relatives and returned home. Miss Susie Tanner came from Winder last Friday. Pauline Holmes of Atlanta spent Sunday at home. Mr and Mrs C J Wright and others returned from Chatanooga and Atlanta visits. Various locals including Rev Parrish, mr and mrs Sims, and many travelers were noted with brief health and visiting reports across Carrollton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tizaie Chappell
Bremen
Carrollton
Susie Tanner
Winder
Pauline Holmes
Atlanta
C. J. Wright Aml Baby
Letha Williams
Chattanooga
Tenn
Leo Hugtens
Carrellton
Garland Merrell
C. A. Morrell
Wodar Street
Jamie Bledsoe
J. T. Layton
Salem
Vernon Sox
L. J. Rozar
Aianette
Macon
J.T. Bell
Vester Parker
Louise Wiliamson
Covington
J. 8. Williams
Flutener
Sallie Perdue
Olin
Alabama
M. Tanner
Eloise Horrin
Mary Joe Moss
Rome
Howard Robinson
Beby
Mississippi
Ed Robinson
Birmingham
H. R.robinson
Amanda McKinney
Tallapoosa
Jim Bradley
InGrange
In Honor of Visitors at Miss Stevens Party
Miss Pauling Stevens hosted a Friday evening gathering honoring visitors Miss Evelyn Lassetter and Miss Lilla Myrl Allen from LutherVille. Attendees included Ruth Steed Clarice Burnett Robbie Leo Williams Nell Cobb Floy Strickland Nell Haile Lydia Tanner Corinne Bass Christine Hicks Vasale Taylor Winnie Austin Lois Smith Laura Kyile Velma Brock Ruth Smith William Lovvorn Holland Melson Carl Young Ticket Holmes Sidney Holderness Vernon Folds Luther McGouirk Robbie Vaughan Keifer Snead Leonard King Chas McGouirk Bernard Styles Horace Stewart and Guy Cheney. Progressive conversation followed by a delicious iced course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauling Stevens
Evelyn Lassetter
Lilla Myrl Allen
Luthersville
Ruth Steed
Clarice Burnett
Robbie Leo Williams
Nell Cobb
Floy Strickland
Nell Haile
Lydia Tanner
Corinne Bass
Christine Hicks
Cartersville
Vasale Taylor
Winnie Austin
Lois Smith
Laura Kyile
Velma Brock
Ruth Smith
William Lovvorn
Holland Melson
Carl Young
Ticket Holmes
Sidney Holderness
Vernon Folds
Luther McGouirk
Robbie Vaughan
Keifer Snead
Leonard King
Chas, McGouirk
Bernard Styles
Horace Stewart
Guy Cheney
Large turnout at teachers examination this week
Superintendent W. D. Whatley reports about two hundred candidates attended the teachers examination held Friday and Saturday. Supervisors Mrs. L. R. Smith Miss Helen Brown Miss M. A. Archer and Mr. John M. Jackson oversaw the testing. The superintendent faces a lengthy grading period likely six weeks to two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WY. D. Whatley
L. RK. Smith
M. A. Archer
Helen Borwn
John M. Jackson
Carroll County urged to grow and market sweet potatoes
L K Smith president of Carroll County Food Production and Conservation Association urges farmers to grow sweet potatoes for Army ration demand. He notes potential surplus and advises obtaining free USDA Farmers’ Sweet Potato Bulletin No 548 by postcard to Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
U. S
U. 5
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
L. K. Smith
Carroll County Food Production and Conservation Association
Rainy season brings good crops and local notes
The community reports plentiful rain benefiting toad and corn crops, calls General Green from hiding, and notes Mr Floyd Driver recovering from surgery in Carrollton. An ice cream supper hosted by Mr W A Jones impressed attendees, while health worries and mail delays due to floods affect residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Floyd Driver
Lewis
Carrollton
For Sale or Trade Ong Survey with pole and harness
Local listing offers a good survey with pole and harness along with a good family mare. Buyer to specify terms if exchange by EB or JV. Contact KAYLOR for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaylor
For Sale Fifty Thousand Shingers From Watson & Bonner
Classified notice advertising sale of fifty thousand first class shingers by Watson and Bonner. Details terse, no further information provided about price or contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson & Bonner
Bowdon Seeks State Normal School Move Rejected in House
Bowdon community reports defeat of a proposal for the state to take Bowdon College property and establish a state normal school. Absent members likely cost passage. organizers vow to reintroduce next year. Community notes praise EB Steed, local family news, wartime food efforts, and patriotic spirit with a large national flag shared in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdon College
General Assembly
State University
Georgia
Bowden
EB. T. Steed
Carrollton
Sam
Messrs
Asa Bishop
Albert Fowler
Policeman McDow
J. B. Dayia
W. B. Combs
Maud Johnson
J.B. Jones
W. A. Stevenson
H. J. Reaves
Stevenson
Nest
Store Room For Rent On The Square In Boykin Building
One store room available for rent on the square in the Boykin building next to the Glenn Holmes soda fountain. Apply to Buford Boykin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boykin Building
Glenn Holmes Soda Fount
Buford Boykin
Evening program lineup with four features
The schedule lists Monday screening of Give Becky A Chance starring Vivian Martin in five reels, Tuesday shows A Woman's Awakening with Leena Qwen, a one reel comedy Her Candy Kid, and Friday presents Master Hand a special feature starring Nat Goodwyn in five reels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky
Leena Qwen
Candy Kid
Nat Goodwyn
Farmers Union Meeting Date Change Announced
The Carroll County Farmers Union will not meet on August 16 as announced. The change allows all sections to greet the Pathfinders of the Bankhead Highway as they pass through the county on the 15th and 16th of August. The next meeting date will be announced later. WY D Whatley President and W D Chappell Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Farmers Union
Bankhead Highway
Counry
Ith
County Union
Foley's Honey and Tar praised for cough relief
Mrs John Bourne from Brussels Wis says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound heals irritated coughs and she will never be without it. Sold by Hed Cross Drug Store in Carrollton Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
John Bourneville
Brussels
Wis
Hed Cross Drug Store
Carrollton
Dr Bringhurst Coming to Carroll County
Dr Bringhurst will visit Carroll and nearby counties to examine eyes and dispense glasses. He promises to test thoroughly, advise on changes if needed, and honestly assess eye conditions. Call to arrange a visit during the week of August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
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