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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1922

Page

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Barbecue celebration marks Harris School bond approval

A community barbecue at Elizabeth Harris School celebrated a $3,000 school bond vote and the opening of a new building. Uncle Bee Harris hosted the feast after surveying nearby stock for the menu, as Norma Moore led the school with three assistants. County official W W Whastley and Judge C E Roop spoke, praising education and local progress.

Uncle Bee Harris Elizabeth Harris Bee Harris Maui Norma Moore Carrollton W W. D. Whastley C. E. Roop

Tax revisors meet in Carroll county jury boxes

The jury revisors of Carroll county met this week to revise the county’s jury boxes. They completed their work Wednesday evening and adjourned around Thursday evening. About 800 men were placed in the boxes.

Carroll County Carrell County

Dodd Accepts First Baptist Pulpit at Winder

Rev. Jesse M. Dodd of Tallapoosa Ga accepts the pastorate of the First Baptist church in Winder and will begin September 1st. He formerly led Carrollton church for ten years and has spent the last two in Tallapoosa. The congregation welcomes him and plans pastorium improvements this week under his leadership.

Jessa M. Dodd Tallapoosa First Baptist Church First Baptist Dodd Carrollton Jerso N Winder News

Tyler man W H Griffies dies at 67 in Texas

Dr J Grifies of Carrollton R 2 received notice of the death of his brother W H Griffies who died in Tyler Texas on Sunday. He was 67 and formerly resided in this county. His wife was Miss Sallie Kelley of this place. He besides his wife is survived by six children.

J. ©. Grifies Carrollton R. 2 W. H. Griffies Tyler Texas Sallie Kelley

Presbyterian Church Fire Damages Structure

Fire of unknown origin discovered in the church switch room Monday morning. Considerable damage to the switch room and smoke damage to the auditorium. loss covered by insurance.

Presbyterian Church

Judge Adamson Enjoys a Vacation at Home

Judge W C Adamson is at home spending his vacation among friends and loved ones. The judge finds comfort in familiar surroundings and the quiet of home life.

Judge Adamson W. C. Adamson

Cross Plains Methodist Church Notice Urges Attendance

All Methodists of Cross Plains are urged to attend the eleven oclock service next Sunday August 20th if at all possible. WM J Garrison pastor.

Methodists of Cross Plains Methodist

Mr. Farmer and the Boll Weevil Menace

Lavonia Times urges farmers to aggressively combat boll weevils this season. It warns that heavy infestation threatens partial or total crop loss if not promptly addressed, advises daily field checks, proper poisoning, and continued plowing through August, and cites growing banker concerns and regional pressure to succeed.

Ncares Eld South Georgia

Bill Board and Lunch Stand Removed in Newnan

The Bill Board at the corner of Tanner and Newnan streets, an obstruction to view, has been torn away. The vacant lot, owned by Mr Studham of Temple and leased by Mr Will O Perry of Newston, had a dispute over future rent. A lunch stand on Tanner Street, long a gathering place for locals, left the sidewalk congested and the area valuable property.

Tanner and Newnan Streets Newnan

Egg Circle Organized at W. H. Kinney's Farm

The Egg Circle was organized at W. H. Kinney's Bermuda Eye Farm with officers President Mrs. W. H. Kinney Vice President Phelix Williams Secretary Treasurer F Hichardo Truateca R W H Eady and Weasley Raskin. Members own poultry with 10,000 hens. Eggs will be marketed in large quantities and sold at top prices.

W. H. Kinney Bermuda Eye Farm Phelix Williams F. Hichardo Truateca R. W H. Eady Weasley Raskin Ciale

Aldridge Sells Cedar Street Home to Mr Traylor

Mr W J Aldridge sold his Cedar Street home to Mr W M Traylor with possession set for September 1. Aldridge has not decided on a new residence for at least another year.

W. J. Aldridge Cedar Street W. M. Traylor

Georgia May Put Ban On Pistol Toting

Georgia considers a bill by Senator Golucke to curb pistol carrying by irresponsible elements. The measure, backed by superior court judges and most newspapers, passed the state senate 47 to 1 and awaits house action on a constitutional amendment.

Georgia Atlanta Georgii Golucke Crawfordvills Nineteenth Mont State Senate House

Money lending pitch with vague terms at Jackson & Sors

Unclear advertisement for loan services claims unlimited credit and low rates. Mentions 566 us and associates but provides no concrete terms or qualifications.

Vaugimo R D, Jackson

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Elizabeth Harris School Jesse M. Dodd Winder Lewis S. Sims L. K. Smith Citizens Bank Carrollton, Ga Free State National Farm Loan Association S. 8. Sims Mr. Farmer Carrollton Drug First National Bank the Peoples Bank Federal Reserve System Geo. W. Fleming G. C. Cook Caastiter The First National’ Bank Mandeville Pres A Eyle Carrolltoni,’Ga
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