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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
8
Classified notice asking to return a lost pair of goggles to Free Press office or to Mrs. Smith on Bremen route 1 noting the finder should contact the Bremen route.
A sale listing offers two livestock items: a thoroughbred Big Bone Poland China boar from Joe Martin's Wonder Buster and a registered Jersey bull from hay farm at Hay's Mill one mile south of Carrollton. Sale date May 25, three months standing.
Washington reports cotton linters will be used to manufacture print paper. Agricultural department experts deem the project feasible. Two large mills are under construction, one at Hopewell Virginia and one at Dallas Texas, with Dallas expected to produce about 20 tons daily.
Obituary notices included if under 150 words with charges at one cent per word for every word over the limit. The notice also mentions payment due with the copy and separate cards or expressions of thanks priced at one cent per word.
Mrs L Dorsett returns from Griffin and many residents visit Atlanta Columbus and Covington. Miss Kemp from Scotland Ga visits J J Guill and plans Scotland departure. Dr J K Richards returns from Savannah and Miss Evie Johnson visits home folks. School dresses at Jackson 10 store and other locals travel to Ball Ground Pablo Beach Montgomery and Cullman. Residents and visitors from Ada Alabama Columbia University and Buchanan frequent Carrollton social rounds.
Mr J C McElroy and J M Johnson travel to Atlanta with the Buick. Rev C D Fleming and family visit Newnan Street after a week with G W Fleming and family. W M Cobb suffers a cut from a broken pinel in the Muse Hooper auto room. Glenn Burnham Wil and family plan a Wednesday return after visiting Leo Baym and family. Jack Aycock welcomes a son born August 8. Progressive Carroll County farmers invited to the Western trip with “Seeing is Believing” departures August 29. Special train and full itinerary announced elsewhere.
Miss Myrtle Goodwyn entertained a group of friends at her Dixie street home Thursday from four to six. After many lawn and porch games, punch and finger sandwiches were served. Attendees included Frances Morris Marguerite Jackson Luta Clarke Atlanta Virginia Smith Caroline Cheney Estelle Veal Mary Hyatt Mary Alexander Marion Mary Nell Smith Evelene Cheney Grace Watson Frances Plannery Dorothy Word Virginia Word Ruth Upshaw and others.
Horace Lipscomb of Newnan Georgia hosted a four day camp party from August 6 through 9 at Camp Smiles a scenic 10 mile from Newnan bluff overlooking Chattahoochee River. Guests included Hazel Lipscomb Emmie Powers Lula Moe Williams Mary Anderson Fram Joss Anne Wimberly Ellen Lightfoot Francis Beacham Velma Folds Annie Whattey and many others with chaperones Mrs H B Lipscomb and Mrs J H Lipscomb.
A newspaper column notes that voters will elect a president with no previous religious precedent and lists past presidents with their denominations. It argues the next leader may be the first United Brethren or first Baptist president, highlighting a long pattern of diverse faiths among past chiefs. It cites numerous denominations and specific presidents to illustrate the trend.
Farmers invited to a Western trip aboard Boeing specialists depart Atlanta Sunday August 29. Several trains are planned with a full itinerary published elsewhere in the paper. Readers are urged to ask neighbors and friends to patronize The Carroll Free Press.
A bill by Rep Marvey Jackson Jasper seeks universal U S government grading for cotton in the state making it a misdemeanor to use other grading systems. Mr Jordan argues a single system eliminates farmer confusion and ensures correct classification. Another Jordan bill to create a state warehouse commission is recommended to pass.
The piece surveys presidential religious affiliations noting Buckeye State citizenship and the rarity of Baptist or other denominations in the White House. It lists past presidents and their faiths from Washington to Wilson, highlighting diversity and the question of Cox’s Episcopal ties.
Macon August 7 300 applicants for Wesleyan College admit were refused by Professor Leon P Smith vice president citing strong demand from girls completing junior college work. He noted 160 freshmen will enter this year as the college expands enrollments.
A Pearlson Tribune note recalls old Atkinson County neighborliness during hardship. Five young men may find wives as neighbors help with farm work while a man recovers at home, illustrating community support and shared labor.
The school at this place flourishes under Prof Hamp Benney with 80 students enrolled.
The Free Prose office lists legal blanks of all kinds and Salon bills available through the Free Press.
Journal reporters recount Carrollton gathering with Hoke Smith Walker and others in attendance. They note rain disrupted Bowdon and Douglasville activities, highlight Gordon Lee’s hospitality, and praise Carrollton’s growth, roads program, and civic spirit amid a large turnout and productive convention atmosphere.
The Georgia Press Association gathering in Carrollton featured warm hospitality despite rain disruptions. Editors attended sessions at city hall and courthouse, enjoyed a barbecue hosted by J. J. Thomasson, and elected Washington as next meeting site with officers including J. K. Simmons and W. Sutlive.
State College of Washington reports 98 women attended hat making courses. 26 new and 66 made over hats cost about 1.57 dollars each, saving about 5.81 dollars per person. Schools in home arts foster independence and better taste, easing the millinery trade in cities with such training.
The author urges communities to unite beyond rivalries and use existing resources from agricultural colleges farm bureaus and government agents. Emphasizes civic duty building a town through collective effort and dedication to Carrollton and its future.
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