Boll Weevil a Blessing to Carroll County Farmers
L W Traer argues boll weevil drives true diversification in Carroll County Georgia. He recalls Southern Alabama farmers shifting from cotton to hog raising and dairying after losses, noting stronger prosperity, new monuments, and broad local cooperation. He visits Carrollton for an upcoming Georgia Swine Growers’ Association sale.
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Carroll County
Alabama
Anana
Butler
Greenville
Butler County
TA Man
Salvation Army
Fins
North Georgia
Georgia Swine Growers’ Association
Carrollton
County Board of Trade
Stephens Grand Jury Dismisses Two Officials in Stephens County
The July term grand jury removed a justice of the peace accused of aiding bootleggers and another county official tied to bootlegging. The court house grounds were ordered kept sanitary, and no successor was elected for the board of commissioners to replace Dryde Davis whose term expired. Sheriff John of Extanolice was chosen for Davis's seat. Foreman M Guston led the panel, hailed as Stephens County’s best in years.
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Toccon
Superior Court
Stephens County
Simon
Board of Commissioners
Dryde Davis
John Sheriff
Eixtanolice
Wag
F Davis
Stephens
M. Guston
Camp Ground to Be Enlarged for Shiloh Camp Meeting
The Shiloh camp meeting at Bowdon Shiloh in Georgia Methodist history is praised as the greatest in years. Authorities plan to allow up to 30 tents for next year's revival with rules agreed by tent-holders. tents to remain and be transferable but not removable. J Quillian Maxwell notes broad interest and no charges for attendees.
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Shiloh
Bowdon-Shiloh
Methodis
Georgia
J. Quillian Maxwell
Forty Ninth Carrollton Baptist Association Session at Harmony Bowdon Ga
The forty ninth annual session will be held at Harmony church Bowdon Function Georgia on Thursday and Friday September 7 and 8 opening at 10 oclock Thursday morning. The association has thirty three churches with a member rate exceeding five thousand Baptists, mostly in Carroll County although three are outside.
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Carrollton Baptist Association
Harmony Church
Bowdon Function
Carroll County
Lost black and white spotted dog wanders from Allen Mecka
A small bob-tailed dog of mixed colors has strayed from its home. Allen Mecka at The Free Press offices requests any information leading to the dog’s return.
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Straven
Allen Mecka
Free Press
Short course at A. and M. on August 17 and 18
The August 17 18 session at the A and M School drew 03 girls from various counties. Miss Ruth Redwine Campbell county 3 girls Miss Amilo Mitchell Haralson county 3 girls Miss Lonali Collins Coweta county 2 girls Mrs Vi D Whatley Carroll county 50 pinks plus 2 girls from Whitfield county Letla R Mize District Tom a Economics Agent for Atlanta District led the program. Activities covered canning preserves baking bread cakes biscuits corn muffins and dressmaking plus use of a steam pressure canner. Carroll county contestant won the bread making contest.
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Jpressak
Mra
Hettie White
Morris County
Mise Ruth’ Redwine
Campbell County
Amilo Mitchell
Haralson County
Misa Lonali Collins
Coweta County
Carroll County
Mra. V
D. Whatley
Misa Wilma Mitepull
Womo
A. & M. Selioal
Mint Frances Bimpaon
College of Agriculta
Bel
School Registration Dates By Grade At Maple Street Buildings
Registration opens for first to third grades at College Street Maple Street buildings on Thursday August 24 at 8 30 a m. Fourth to sixth grades register on Friday August 25 at 8 30 a m. Junior High for 7th and 8th grades Saturday August 28 at the new High School building 8 30 a m. Senior High for all above 8th grade Tuesday August 29 at 8 30 a m.
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College Street
Maple Street
New High School
Tuesaday
Fifty Acre Farm For Sale Near Carrollton
Fifty acres one half mile from Strip Sling's Chapel church and two and a half miles from Carrollton, known as the N Reid place. Apply to W O Jones, Carrollton Route 3, itpd.
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Sling’s Chapel
Carrollton
Reid Place
W. O. Jones
Hines and Fish Brothers in Law Linked in Georgia Court
The Winder News opines that Chief Justice Willian H Pish and Justices James K Hines are brothers in law, controlling a Supreme Court division. It opposes one family governing the court, notes Judge Hinck backs Judge Fish, and urges electing Richard B Russell to the bench.
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People of
Georgia
Blues
Fish
Richard B. Russell
Supremes Court
Dick’ Russell
Court of “Appeals
Supreme Court
Winder News
Word with the bark in it bank pitch
A public notice style sales pitch urges readers to become bank customers. It stresses frank, honest treatment and better service with a larger customer base. The ad favors a lively, attention grabbing approach over staid advertising.
Carroll County Appeal for Hog Sale Banquet Baskets
A public appeal invites Carroll County residents to host visiting officials and members of the Hog Bale event with decorated baskets and a basket dinner. The drive asks for participation from Carrollton and other towns, with tickets exchanged for each basket and per family member. The goal is to showcase Carroll County hospitality to a state wide association.
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Carroll County
Carrollton
W. W. Baskin
Clintenan
Park
Seraions
Laskie
Carrel County
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First National Bank
G. Mandeville
Pres. c. A. Lyle
Carrollton, Ga
Meeting OF
Ruth Ingram
William Bradford
Mr. McKay
Morticultural Depu
College of Agriculture
Hinck
Bank of
Roopville
Roopville, Georgia
Carroll
the Peoples Bank
Federal Reserve System
W. Fleming
Cook
Osshier
Farm Land Bank
Columbia, D. C
Joint Stock Land Bank
Atlanta
Citizens Bank
Newnan Street
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