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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1920
Page
3
Large stock of men's and boys' clothing offered at greatly reduced prices. Customers urged to visit and be fitted for suits at Robinson & Walker on Rome Street.
The Carroll County Boys Club reports 200 participants across corn cotton and pig clubs. Corn average 43 bushels per acre at about 59 cents, top five yields listed. Cotton yields 424 pounds lint per acre with labor costs pushing net per pound near 28 to 30 cents. Pig club totals 6631 pounds, 6.8 cents per pound cost, net profit $682.54. Local prizes exceed $375. County and district standings noted amid poor crop year and financial strain.
Shady Grove reports one of its best school terms with higher attendance than last week as all eligible students are not yet present. Sunday School heals under new superintendent Dewey Harris. Community residents share visits and gatherings as local families return to routines and welcome Prof. Connell’s family back after a year away.
Misses Erma Ruth Boyd and Ruby Jordan hosted guests from Thursday to Saturday. Attendees included Opal Boyd Myrl Hall Voyes Hogan Clotis Italy Mas King and Henry Bolland Clifford Ayera Homer Campbell Candler Duncan. Local residents visited Carrollton and Atlanta for family and business matters. Reverend Jesse Garrison preached at the M B church.
The Pateville community enjoyed a Sunday afternoon singing with Miss Estelle Pate leading. A large crowd attended as locals visited, with many residents sharing Thanksgiving stays and small social gatherings across the area.
The Veal church records the resignation of pastor W P Cumbie, praising his faithful service and urging that his efforts to lead members toward love and truth will bear fruit. The note expresses deep regret and thanks from church officials for his untiring work.
Whitesburg Route 1 reports a regular preaching day at Mt Zion with funeral services closing Saturday. Rev Coulson to serve Mt Zion. J B Edwards and Mrs Wayne Gentry noted. birth of a son announced December ath. social events include a tacky party hosted by Milas Jonie Taylor and prize draws at Mrs TF Hodnett home. Jewell Giles hosts friends from County Line and Hannah Friday night.
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