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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
4
Local notes record visits and trips across cities including Mra and Jim Smith in Green ville, John Snead in La Grange, Jessie Travis in Tallapoosa, Naomi Jones and Hazel Horrin from Atlanta, and many others staying with relatives or attending events. The piece lists numerous short journeys and hosting duties with several mentions of Borden Springs and Cedar Town.
The Week's Work and Worship outlines Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 4 a m and 7 30 p m Epworth League at 7 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m choir Friday 7 30 p m The article notes a 7 30 p m service time and reports four new members last Sunday urging teachers and parents to lead children to Christ with a call to witness and service.
The Tabernacle led by Pastor W L Hamrick reports strong Sunday attendance up by 21 from the prior week. Hamrick is in Villa Rica this week for a revival but will fill the pulpit next Sunday morning and evening. Prof T B Mosely directs a music class with 150 enrolled and leads both services. Choir practice is Friday at 8 PM and Ladha Missionary Society meets Monday at 4 PM with Junior Choir sessions on Monday and Thursday at 4 PM.
The piece argues citizens should regularly engage in public affairs, attending hearings and forming opinions. Citing Philadelphia's Bureau of Municipal Research, it urges Carrollton to organize simple civic meetings to discuss issues, influence policy, and keep taxes down while improving services.
A memorial tribute recounts the life of Dr J T Gibson born June 22 1850 in Polk county Georgia near Cedartown who died July 28 1921. A former law student and newspaper etc he chose the ministry serving in the Methodist church and later the Missionary Baptist church becoming a pastor and moderator. The piece notes his family life four marriages one adopted son Paul and his deep commitment to family worship community service and church leadership with a funeral remark that he had few equals and no superiors.
The superintendent will open registration for Maple Street and College Street Schools for 1921 22 from August 22 to September 3 at Horton's Book Store. High school students will also register and plan courses before the session. Pupils are urged to register promptly to avoid seating delays.
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