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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
1
A call to place The Carroll Free Press in 1,000 or more homes in Carroll county. The piece compares the drive to past war-era campaigns for Liberty Bonds and Red Cross funds, arguing new subscribers benefit advertisers and the community. It frames glory as the reward, hoping future profits follow.
The Carroll Free Press announces an eight to ten week subscription campaign with prizes including two touring cars and cash awards. It seeks broad community participation, offers free literature and guidance, and invites entries by mail phone or in person with no entry fee.
Washington delegates pledge to press the League of Nations debate before the electorate. Senator Hitchcock asserts Democrats will win if the issue comes up in the campaign, praising the treaty as acceptable to America and other nations while noting Senate obstacles. He says Dowd exits press for ratification with conditions or reservations that do not nullify the pact.
B D J Gantt federal prohibition enforcer proposes a state law offering 320 or 450 for each moonshine seizure and every moonshiner or bootlegger convicted. He argues a bounty would spur sheriffs to act, noting that current raids leave officers to cover their own raid costs.
Most Worshipful Charles L. Bass Grand Master of Georgia publicly installed Villa Rica Lodge No. 72 F and A M officers on January 12 in a large audience. Bros Brown spoke eloquently and Bry Janica D. Wamrick, Senior Grand Warden, followed with praise. Officers named include F Sykes W M Martin Hamrick and G McCalmon Tyler L Cleghorn. A visitor notes the lodge should prosper in Villa Rica.
Miss Cassie Shackelford and Mr Emmett Stallings united in marriage by Rev J M D Stallings at his home on Longview street on Sunday January 11. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs BR Shackelford and the groom son of Mr and Mrs J W Stallings, a grandson of Rev J M D Stallings. Both from Sterling's Chapel area, friends extend best wishes.
Carrollton welcomes Mr. Toul Morgan of Jacksonville Florida who has returned home after a period with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Morgan. He represents John J Lipton Inc of New York in coffee and colvon plans and ranked fifth among the company salesforce at a recent New York meeting.
Mrs Jeff Brock entertained a neighborhood gathering Wednesday morning at her home. Attendees included Mrs J G Chenoy, Mrs J Ganlsle, Mrs Chip Porter, Mrs Flournoy, Mrs Worton, Mrs Hay, and Mrs Ayberndon, among others observed by attendees.
Mrs Hugh Lee Griffin entertained a sewing party Monday afternoon at her Depot street home. After an hour they sewed, then served turkey, cranberry jellies, and torten. Guests included Mrs Wh Tu Vahzhan, Mrs Griffin, Miss Merlin Worton, Miss Lis Briawell, and Mrs Kathleen Alamued.
A children’s party was hosted by Mrs. T Fy ek for her son and Jane Lutk’s friends. Honoree Atil ia Caroline McNeil of Fairburn attended as guest of honor. cake and cream were served to about twenty youngsters in the afternoon.
Saturday afternoon Mrs. Chip Poster hosted a sewing gathering with a few neighbors and friends in oy ew. The enjoyable event featured sewing followed by nalad sandwiches and goffen. Attendees included Mrs. B. C. Bass, Mrs. J. P. Bradley, Mrs. B. F. P. Boykin, Mrs. R. If, Kimbrew, Mrs. H. W. Flournoy, Mrs. Wt. A. Jolley, Mrs. Marie Bradley Vaughan and Mrs. T. A. Sterndon.
Friday evening Mrs Bass entertained in honor of the teachers of Miss Corinne Viola Bass with four tables of dominoes. After lively games fruit, chips, crackers and coffee were served. Music by Miss Laura Wydle and Sara Gray followed. Guests included several Misses and local couples listed among the attendees.
Mrs T A Herndon hosted a Tuesday afternoon sewing gathering at her South Street home. The guest of honor was Mrs Pol Bradley who plans to move to Newnan next week. Fruit salad sandwiches and coffee were served late in the event with many friends in attendance.
A fragmentary classified style note advertises a new Ford Roadster described as brand new with unclear terms. The text mentions a seller or contact Meeks and includes stray punctuation and garbled phrases, yielding a partial, ambiguous listing without complete details.
Mercer University reports debt freedom after years of borrowing as President Wesver outlines endowment goals, aiming for 2.5 million within five years and a 10 million endowment long term. The convocation features Dr. Solon B. Cousins and a call for universal auto laws to deter theft, citing New Jersey’s model and pending federal bills.
Carrollton reports thefts of automobile storage batteries with three incidents logged. Authorities anticipate recovering the batteries and prosecuting the culprits.
The planned Friday evening performance at the Tabernacle Baptist by the noted singer Charles Butler has been postponed indefinitely, canceling the event. No rescheduled date was announced.
Washington D C. One hundred and fifteen Red Cross workers are now doing recreational aid clerical work in thirty seven United States Public Health Service hospitals. More than 5 900 patients are recipients of their care.
The Oriental Order of the Palm and Shell will meet in the Masonic hall Friday night at seven o clock. A number of candidates are to be installed. All members in good standing are invited to attend. J D Hamrick Chief.
On December 25th, Misa Grace Fuller daughter of W P Fuller and Allen Land were quietly married with a few family friends present. The couple will reside in Clem. Best wishes accompany the newlyweds for future happiness and success.
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