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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
2
Berrien County News argues education spending by Georgia averages about 3.00 per person while luxury outlays reach 319,875,000 statewide. It calculates Berrien’s share, estimates pro rata totals, and notes whiskey as an unlisted but implied expense.
The article notes women in the South increasingly accept voting and may serve as officials. Though opposition existed, many women who opposed suffrage now see citizenship as a duty and plan to vote. A sizable portion may eventually become qualified voters.
A Clark's Noterprise entry argues that criticizing one's hometown harms families and divorces, urging cooperation with local churches schools offices and businesses which serve daily needs and leisure. It stresses civic unity through shared services like paving, lighting, water, and entertainment.
A rural organization should plan for better physical development among the young. The old view that country youth need no physical culture has led to slouched posture and health issues. Rural towns need Boy Scout style drill, local gym classes, and trained leaders to foster upright posture and confidence.
At Old Camp Ground the protracted meeting ended Saturday with one accession to the church. Eureka meeting closed Friday with seven converts and two by letter. Severs and others attend singing school in Carrollton while local families visit relatives and others travel. New Hope protracted meeting and quarterly conference began Sunday. Local school reports declining attendance but teachers hope for a better August average.
The two week revival at Mt Zion ends with Rev I J Derr aided by his Florida relatives. Nine new members were added and Shiloh Bethel camp meetings planned. Local residents Dr Howard and family join, with school improvements underway. Several visitors from Atlanta Birmingham Oklahoma and Memphis visit or stay with area families.
A Walton News piece argues cities without the Sabbath breed crime and social decay. It condemns loosening Sabbath observance and warns against altering commandments including keeping the Sabbath holy.
A reflective piece notes a tentative truce between male and female camps over tobacco usage and related fashions. The author observes lingering tensions as both sides cling to familiar habits, ending with a cautious sense of stalemate and curiosity about the continuing social tug of war.
A Indiana Farmer's Guide piece by a stockman shares experience with pure bred bulls boosting steer prices. He notes steers sired by a top quality bull sold for 144 dollars each while those from an average range type registered bull sold for 88 dollars. Blood will tell and return.
August 8 1921 Carrollton bulletin reports rain postponing a meeting at Mrs Smiths under Mrs Hancock with plans to resume next Sunday. Notes Janther Garrett visit, Melon gifts to J W R family, typhoid cases at Tommie McLeod’s, vaccinations underway, visits by Winnie McLeod and J W 3B, revival at New Hope M P church, baptist success at Eureka, Camp Ground meetings and plans at Amyrna Shiloh Beulah Stripling’s Chapel and Talapoosa Primitive Baptist second Sunday.
TEMPLE Misses Florence and Soe Aderholdt visit Carrollton relatives as eighteen new members join the church. The Bethel south meeting closed Sunday inviting all. Winnie Brooks, Jewell Brown, Laura Carter, Lullie Smith, Ruth Wells, Eula Wren and others appear in local social notes.
The Gaston family plus relatives gathered in Carrollton for a weekend visit. Mr. and Mrs. Will Gaston and son from Atlanta arrived, joined by Prof. L. M. Carter and Mrs. Carter of Athens, Mrs. O. W. Bledsoe of Lafayette, and Mrs. Fannie Garity. They shared dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Robinson on College Street, with a yard picnic under shade trees.
Beginning July 23 to 28 a good meeting at Lewis Chapel was well attended with much accomplished. A god meeting at Hulett followed, though not as strong as hoped. Meetings drew many from other denominations. Next we start at Clem August 11 and Grass Plains August 21. The third quarterly conference will be at Cross Plains August 28. Reverend W. J. Garrison, P. C.
Dr Campbell Morgan, renowned English divine and Bible scholar, may settle in Athens this summer if suitable housing is found. He has no son entering the University of Georgia if arrangements allow residence, while his two daughters would enroll at Lucy Cobb Institute.
The Victory Medal officer consolidates processing for the states of North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Tennessee at Fort McPherson Georgia. Delays occurred due to office consolidation and personnel reductions. Veterans with undelivered discharges are urged to contact the Victory Corps Area Fort McPherson.
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