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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1920
Page
4
An appeal to Carrollton residents praising the home merchant as a trusted credit partner, local employer, and community benefactor. It argues money spent locally circulates within Carroll county, supporting churches, charities, and prosperity, and urges loyal local shopping to foster growth and trust.
A newspaper piece argues that housewives benefit from fibersaving devices and modern appliances. It contrasts past reliance on basic tools with today’s trend in Carrollton stores, urging men to support wives with better equipment to lighten housework and improve home life.
The town eyes a bold 1920 program focused on communal living, health, and fiscal responsibility as residents prepare for the census enumeration. Caution is urged against dangerous alcohol misuse, and a Hall of Fools idea is mentioned as satire.
A New Year editorial urges readers to turn a new leaf only once and live by the Golden Rule. It calls for fewer resolutions but earnest effort to help neighbors, boost the town, pay debts promptly, and maintain one guiding aim for the year.
The piece argues housing shortages are nationwide not local, driven by high material and labor costs, scarce timber and delayed construction after the war. It urges a comprehensive five year housing plan, a thorough survey, and coordinated civic effort to meet expanding family needs and make future prices seem lower.
A reflective exhortation urges definite plans for the new year, emphasizing honor, integrity, peace, and personal courage over wealth. It contrasts clear conscience with the fear of exposure and calls for purposeful action as the path to a better year, despite external judgments.
Mrs Howlin Horton hosted a Saturday afternoon sewing party for a small group of friends. The festive table featured turkey cranberry jelly potato chips baked apples salad and coffee. Guests included Mrs H W Flournoy Mrs J C Cheney Mrs H T Griffin Mrs Jack Aycock and others.
Mrs. L. M. Turner hosted a spend-the-day party for twenty-five friends with Mra. F. M. Camp of Atlanta as the guest of honor. The home was decorated with holly and wreaths, a luncheon and elaborate dinner were served, and attendees included Mrs. Camp and numerous local ladies.
Mrs E M Bass hosted a Thursday sewing event for friends in honor of Mrs F M Comp of Atlanta. The gathering featured red and green decorations, a light hour of sewing, and a served course. Attendees included Mrs Camp, Mrs Wiley Creel, Mrs BR A Dolisy, Mrs Turner, Mrs Loftin, Mrs Dodd, Mrs Toss, Mrs Spradlin, Mrs Bradley, and Mrs Vaughan.
The Younger crowd held a fir dance at the Halcyon Club rooms with the street carnival orchestra playing. Attendees included Misses Sarah Gray Mildrad Canto Aline Correy Catherine Bass Anice Whatley Nell Duncan of Whitesburg and others. chaperoned by Mrs Hollis Gray Sr. from Whitesburg.
Mr L L Boater held a spend the day party on Saturday with guests including Mr and Mrs J Johnson Mr and Mrs Claude Hamriot Rev J Parrish and Mrs EH Bel and their daughter Mildred of Glenloch
Loftin entertained at a Saturday afternoon domino party in honor of Mrs. FP M Camp of Atlanta. Only intimate friends attended as the hostess and guest of honor enjoyed a delightful afternoon in a cordial setting.
A masquerade party for the young set was held Wednesday evening with Spanish Dutch and other fairy tale characters. Guests enjoyed guessing games and late refreshments were served by Mrs Hamrick assisted by Mrs Harry Sheata. Notable attendees from Atlanta included Max Dornett Stanley McCain and John Tanner among others.
Mrs. B. J. Boykin entertained the immediate family at a Saturday evening dinner. An elaborate couras dinner was served. Present were Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Boykin, Mr. and Mrs. D. Boykin, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Herndon, Mrs. P. L. Shaefer, Miss Elizabeth Boykin, Luta Herndon and Mr. B. Boykin.
Friday evening Mr and Mrs Hew lin Horton hosted a turkey dinner at their South street home. The house glowed with Christmas bells and wreaths as guests included Mrs J L Vaughan Mrs Tackie Almand Mrs N A Horton Miss Kathleen Amand and Mr Bill Horton.
Friday afternoon Mrs J A Mandeville hosted a children's party for John and Grace Mandeville's friends. The festive red and green decor featured a Christmas tree centerpiece and Christus favors. Cream and cake were served by Mrs Mandeville and Mrs A A Bimonton Jr.
Miss Thelma Bonner entertained at a spendy the night party last Wednesday after a masquerade at Mrs. Claude Hamrick s. Invited were Miss Jewel Robinnon Margarett Merrell Lois Meeks and Annie Belle Parrish.
Miss Katherine Swalley hosted a social gathering at her Villa Rica home on Friday night January 2. Girls traveled by post office pickup and enjoyed games including rock. After eating, the crowd dispersed with escorts for the boys. Attendees included Erma Ayera, Elizabeth Hamrick, Mildred Cole tan, Hazel Roberds, Elsie Marehman, Freddig Edge, Mary Tallay, Mildred Robirds, Mildred Wilson, and others such as Magara, Cliff Cole, Frank Green, Wallace Hinks, and George Talley.
Mr and Mrs L A Bonner entertained at a turkey dinner Tuesday December 30 with Rev and Mrs J Parrigh Rev and Mrs J M D Stallings and Mr and Mrs G T Bonner present.
Union Campground reports Mias Mea Thompson returning Sunday from Tallapoosa. Mr and Mrs C M Walton and family spent Saturday night with Pat ria Tant and family. Mr Plos Entrekin returned to White City Alabama after Christmas with parents. John Entrekin and family reached Waco last week from Cullman Alabama and plan to make it their future home. Cleve McMicheal and family also mentioned.
From Tallapoosa, Sunday visit with Isaac Thompson family. A community band played at Ally Akin's home Friday evening to the enjoyment of Mr and Mrs Raynard Rogora and daughter Mildred. Mildred and family visited Henry Thomson and Mr Other Entrekin returns to Millers Academy to finish teaching. Wordlaw Thompson returns to Morrow GA to greet his students.
Dale Silverton helps Mrs Bruce and Dorothy Bruce at the Cotton station and later assists in moving a laundry basket to a distressed family. He befriends Dorothy Bruce, the wealthy newcomer, and gains social advancement while faced with village gossip and rival suitors.
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