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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1919

Page

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A and M Opens with 152 Pupils in New Term

On Tuesday morning August 26 the Fourth District A and M school opened its annual session with dormitories at capacity. Principal Molson and the pastors Rev Dodd and Rev Cooper spoke. Faculty members returning included Miss Lucy Brown and Mr. H H Chimichael, with new teachers H C Ingram and Ruth Crain among others. Enrollment stood at 152 students.

A. & M. Bohoo JM. Dodd W. H. Cooper J. J. Molson Prencht H. Adamy G. K. Smith Sw. O. Baskin Facntty Weners Causey Lucy Brown Maud Sewell Olive Moore Ard A. Johnson W. HH. Chimichael Olive Bradley Massey Hergy C. I Nunders Agricultiursliat Mike Martha Unro Annid Sue McKie Ruth Crain Oul Gail Far No Otter Gorps

OE board appoints membership committees in Georgia towns

The OE Board appointed local Membership Committees in Carrollton Villa Rica Donalsonville Fort Payne Whitesburg Temple and nearby areas. Chairs include GARROLETON Te Refae and J I Hilley with members such as W W Baskin J N Jones and A S Crane. The committees will recruit members and oversee financial duties under Treasurer A K nit.

Carroll County Meby C Smith, Gener Trade Board Mmbers A. K.nit Garroleton Gay Te Refae W. 0. Haskin le J. Brock Ralph Meeks A. S. Crane Lyle Frank Thopsayeon J. N. John T. Jackson W. W. Baskin C. K Henderson al. W. Mourney Villa Rica S. C. Connally Mac R. H. Howell C. Meller W. Lasseter Felix Williams Don J. A. Jones J. E. Moore J. A. Simsy Tomple Gal. Fi.West B. L. Connell Oem SL. Holloway Ming J. N. Jones D. W. Manard Burwell L. L. Robinson Miena Dr. O. R. Styles J. A. Qenra

Rural Board Plans Meeting for Entire Membership

The board will hold a meeting with all members to align with the organization’s aims. A committee was formed to arrange the gathering and draft a plan for the event. Comer serves as Secretary Manager.

Alo Comer

Cotton Men Urged to Fight Bear Movement in Cotton Market

Atlanta August 27 urgent advice to farmers to hold their cotton is urged by the American Cotton Association executive board. The resolution warns against selling at current prices and denounces a bear movement aiming to depress cotton prices. President Wannamaker and Chairman Brown endorse delaying sales until the association presents its plans.

Atlanta Thomas J.sinckelford American Cotton Association Association J. 3 J. J. Brown Georgia Tohend

Presbyterian Church to Hold Services and Meeting

Services Sunday at 12 a.m. and 3 p.m. with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome. J Campbell White discusses Four Questions With Myself urging Christians to active work. Westminster Society to meet Mrs Mary Bickford Tuesday Sept 2 at 4 30 p.m. Bible study covers the Four Gospels. full attendance urged.

Sumuay J. Campbell White The Westminister Society Mary Bickford

Trade Board Meeting Promises Insight Into Local Progress

The Trade Board invites members and interested Carroll County residents to attend a meeting. A program will show the organization’s progress and early accomplishments. Announcements and invitations go out next week. Members should send names of friends to attend to Secretary Comor.

The Trade Board Ee Hct Carrol County Comor

Fiat Week Scores And Player Totals From Meet

A scanned segment lists numerous player names and scores from a track or football week. Entries include Moore, Taylor, Robson, and Carter with various point totals, plus multiple clubs or teams and officials. The fragmentary text reads like a results page with individual event tallies and partner results across many lines.

Walt Mason Converts With Salvation Army In Los Angeles

Walt Mason, long friendly with the Salvation Army, is described as converted after passing a Salvation Army drum. Brigadier Roy praises Mason in his style as Mason recounts his night at the army hall, detailing a return to faith and commitment to the Calvary track through prayer and renewal.

Walt Mason THE Salvation Army Los Angeles Salvation Amy Corpa No. 1 Mason Drum Brigadier Roy Salvation Arms Rome Spad Jesus

Maxwell Re-Enlists in Thirty-Seventh Infantry at Laredo

Private Ernie E. Maxwell of Roopville Ga re-enlisted in the Machine Gun Company of the Thirty-seventh Infantry at Laredo Texas. He is well liked by fellow soldiers and officers and cited desire to await improved civilian life conditions as a key reason.

Laredo Tex Ernie E. Maxwell Route 1 Roopville Mia Mary Thorton Thirty-seventh Infantry Maxwell

Preachers Plan Labor Strike And Hell Threat

A controversial sermon by Rev. John Beratton of Calvary Baptist urges unity among preachers to form The Amalgamated Association of Preachers Promoters. He suggests organizing strikes for eight hour days and a 50 percent pay increase, warning they will go to Hell if demands are not met.

Tr. jMtratton Prewchors Amalgamated Association of Progesters America

Congressional Record A Dead Expense Reform

Government printing costs are to be cut as Congress passes a bill already approved by the House to reduce the Congressional Record to essential daily proceedings. The record will show only actual floor activities and omit lengthy newspaper clippings or speeches unless delivered on the floor. The move aims at prudent spending.

Senate Congress

Chelsey Moore Narrowly Escapes Death in Auto Wreck

Chelsey Moore a 16 year old boy son of Mr T W Moore of this city nearly lost his life when the truck he was driving on a hill near Whitesburg rolled over pinning him beneath. Bud Fitts escaped with minor injuries after leaping clear. Chelsey was brought to Dr Burnett’s care in Willesburg and remained unconscious until Sunday morning, now improving but with injuries to the neck face and arms and possible chest trauma.

Chelwey T. W. Moore Loneg Hie Lite Whites Dau Chelsey Pitta Weizhbary House Lewid Broughit Willesburg Burnett Ha Wry

Carrollton Sees First Bale of New Cotton Weighing 462 Pounds

The first bale of new cotton in Carrollton weighed 462 pounds and sold for 62 1 4 cents a pound after a group of twenty eight local businessmen each contributed 5 dollars to raise the price. Homer Perdue bought the bale as the dealer. The total profit for the bale reached 287.84, with numerous local businesses listed as contributors.

Homer Predue Carrollton Coijfan Rovp Wardware Co Moore & Clein J. W. Griffin Trivia & Long Bonner, Smith & Caty Robinson & Walker BE. T. McGuire W. raolds Auto @n Onreellton Tardhwiry Kent & Simonton Centralinatehoose Hf. Perdue

Sunday School Class Entertainment Fete Recap

Mis Henrs Robinaun and Miss Laurie Morrell entertained their Sunday school class on a Sunday afternoon. After games, they visited the pictures and returned to enjoy a spread of sandwiches and cold drinks. Attendees included Mina Norris, Prop Aderhold, Mildren Rourlock, Sara Cobb, Florence McGoulrk, Caroline Vaughn, Alice Sims, Emily Turner, Emleinw Cheney, Connells Driver, Viola Bass, and Myrl Smith.

Ralph Meees Buys Calhoun Times in Calhoun

Ralph Meeka han purchased the Calhoun Times and will leave Friday for his new field. The brief notice notes his boyhood years in the town, calling Calhoun a good town and Gorton a good county.

Ralph Meees Calhoun Ralph Meeka Han Calhoun Times Gorton

Hal Merrell Returns from Honorable Discharge

Hal D. Merrell received his honorable discharge and reached home Wednesday night. His job at the Free Press office has been waiting for him for a long time. He will go back to work Monday morning.

Hal D. Merrell Free Preas Ofice

Boy Drowns in Cedartown Bathing Incident

News comes Sunday of the drowning of Conrad Coffee of Cedartown while bathing. His body was recovered Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Coffee, formerly residents here, mourn the loss as friends here learn of the tragedy.

Conrad Coffee Cedar Town Mrs. Coffee Tis Place

Good Roads Endorsed by Trade Board in Carroll County

A Trade Board committee led by Dr. T. M. Apron W. O. Barrow and T. W. Camp seeks support from Commissioner Robinson and voters for a county bond election to fund road improvements. They urge action to improve rural schools churches and commerce through better highways and condemn delaying bonds that hinder progress.

Good Roads Carroll County T. M. Apron W. O. Barrow T. W. Camp Trade Board Robinson Colynes Goo Roads Honda Cou i Progress Dentury Trade Board

Baptist Tabernacle August 6 Services and Farewell Notice

Baptist Tabernacle schedules all services this Sunday as Brother Parrish returns to Franklin briefly for a forward meeting then travels back for morning and night preaching. A Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 o clock led by Mr Erin Caen. The church regrets losing Mr Sam Fausett and family who relocate to Konawa, Alabama with blessings wished for their new home.

Brozher Parrish Franklin Biunday School Erin Caen Our Church Sam Fausett Kon Aoke Ala

Special Service for Returned Soldiers at Christian Church

A special service for returned soldiers will be held Friday evening at the Christian Church corner Whits and Newoan streets. Rev J A Moore of Orifin will lead the service, continuing a meeting that has been in progress for a week.

The Christian Church Whits Newoan Streets J. A. Moore Orifin

Farm for Sale on Scenic Red Sand Creek Road

A rural property listing advertises170 acres of prime red sand soil with two tenants and three other structures. The parcel lies along a designated faculty level road near Gayetown.

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