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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
7
Christmas gathering at Lee's Chapel drew a good crowd as families and friends shared in the afternoon observance. Visitors from nearby towns, including Bartow Duke and J. O. Kent's group, joined local residents for holidays, and revivals and homecomings were noted as 1922 approached.
Miss Lillian Horria and Mr. Milton Barrow wed Christmas Day at Ray W Roop’s home in Carrollton. Guests included Margaret Eckles Lettie Harris May Barrow Ramuel Verdio Barrow. The couple, newly married, enjoyed a post ceremony dinner and warm well wishes. Community events note Bible study plans and visits from Ruth Miller and Prof. Turner over holidays.
Rev. G. N. Aderhold filled his appointment at Goaden Saturday. There were more services Sunday. Mr. Georges Hannah and family from Providence spent Monday with Mr. Bob Folds and family at Glonloch.
Waco visitors Mr and Mrs Rhody Key and daughter Pauling stay with relatives this week. Harold Koy, two years old, died of diphtheria at the Koy home in Arlington Vineyard on December 26 and was buried at Pleasant View cemetery the following day. The community wishes editor and staff a happy New Year.
Mrs Stewart of Atlanta visits relatives in the area. Rev J H Cole of Cross Plains dined with Mr W T Hackney. J T Horsley and family spent Monday with Mr W T Hackney. W A Hinsley of Cross Plains and Dallas Boswell of Newnan visited Mr C S Hackney and family Monday.
Mie Emns Thompson and Mr Wheeler wed recently, with Mrs Wheeler a daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Thompson. The piece notes sleeting on Christmas Eve and urges economy, thrift, debt avoidance, and self improvement amid hard times, signed J W B.
Memorial notice for Joseph Bohannan born April 20 1841 married October 17 1865 to Misa Elizabeth Moore. He joined the Baptist church in Coweta county in August 1886 and died October 19 1921. The church and community extend sympathy and vow to walk in the Savior's footsteps.
October 8 1921 funeral conducted by Rev J H Holliday. Burial at Heulah cemetery. Born October 1889, Beulah Baptist Church member. Describes her sweetness, faithfulness, and devotion to family and church. Committee notes sympathy to parents and siblings and requests publication in Carroll County Times and Free Press.
Miss Pearlie Hammond and Mgr. Carl Bledsoe were married in Carrollton last Monday night and will reside in South Georgia. Their friends extend best wishes. Also notes of local visits include Sebo Williamson visiting M L Williamson, Jesse Mote visiting Buchanan, and Gilbert Ayers visiting his father B F Ayers near Lowell.
Miss Kathleen Stallings and Mr. Willard Harrison united in marriage at the home of Esquire B. Duncan on Sunday afternoon December 26. The couple, ages and families named, begin married life among church and community friends. The report notes nearby baptism and church attendance, and mourns a child’s death from membranous croup, offering deepest sympathy.
Little Miss Mary Brock spent the weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Bob Brock. Mr and Mrs Archie Truitt are keeping house. Mr and Mrs W W Brock hosted a Christmas party Saturday night. W M Smith of Carrollton visited his father G M Smith. D B Brock of Bold Springs visits relatives. Mrs Drew takes a few days with Charlie Drew. Herbert McEwen returned from Florida last Wednesday. Gladys Smith hosted dinner with guests Grady McEwen and daughter, Ruth Patridge, Floris and Tiot Brock, and Mrs. Brock. W M Smith Homer Reid of Carrollton, John Tillman of Told Springs, Radford Pearce of New Hope, and Mr Duncan of Bremen also present.
Miss Ruby Michael and Mr Roy Nisning were quietly married Saturday. Miss Eula Wren hosted a spend the day party Thursday. Mr Ganner Babim and Mimsy Marie Teuvon wed Sunday. Temples and kin, Emmett Wren of Atlanta, Mion Loyal McCollisett visiting, and BR E McGas plus D E Molain weekend hosts noted.
Mr and Mrs Vari Koy express deep gratitude for friends' acts and words during the sickness and death of their son Harold. They cannot repay the love shown and pray heaven’s comfort for others in need, ending with a note about advertising wants in the Free Press.
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