Local Notes From Bowdon Junction and Nearby
Bowdon Junction residents report visits from J W A Rowland of Miller's Academy and J T Stallings for business. Carey Earnest of Camp Jackson Florida visited his father J M Earnest while Grover Earnest of Camp Gordon spent Sunday with relatives. Courts Demonstration Agent F J Jeter traveled through on return from Athens. Family of Dr G W Smith has mumps. News out of Camp Jackson South Carolina recalls the death of James Free last week and rejoin with tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. A. Rowland
Miller's Academy
J. T. Stallings
Warcollton
Carey Earnest
Camp Jackson
Jocksonville
Fla
J. M. Earnest
Dunewy
Carrallton Satunday
Grover Earnest
Camp Gordon
Buuday
Reat
G. B
Dsis
Carrollton
F. J. Jeter
Heard County
Athens
State
Camp Jackson, & C
Weather and crops in wartime Shady Grove district
Weather threatens wheat and oat crops with freeze risks during war times. Boll weevil concerns persist as growers hope for crop survival. Community notices report a midweek social at Mrs C Harris. Daisy Jackson reports 52 scholars, others visit L Morgan, Alvena Jordan, and Almedia Toslin. Illnesses include giourasy and previnonin but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Jackson
Alvena Jordan
Almedia Toslinn
Mesara
J. 2
Jordan
J.T. Morgan
L. 2
Morgan
Sa Jom
Roopville Community Notes of Cold Weather Visits
A list of local residents visiting relatives and spending time with family. Mrs Eliza Morris stays with daughter Mrs Carrie Merrell while Mr and Mrs Hamer Divis visit with current Mr and Mrs S B Craven. Mrs G Wymerrell and Mrs G We Willace host visits. Nannie Low Searcy returns home from college at Rappville for weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Morris
Carrie Merrell
Mes. Hamer Divis
Craven
Chm Ragland
G. Wy Merrell
GN. Aderhold
Mer
G. We Willace
da Bell
Wy Merrell
Nannie Low Searcy
Schipel
Rappville
Aderhold
Minnie Walk
Laura Merrell
Nora Ninnett
Shiloh Singing Night at Mr Ben Ayers Home
The Shiloh singing to Mr Ben Ayers Sunday night was enjoyed by all present. Rev Will Hammond and family stayed with Mr Wilson Harper. Miss Willie Baughan and others spent Saturday night with friends and relatives. Ming Bela Johnson visiting Mrs Calle Williamson at Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Ayers
Will Hammond
Wilson Harper
Willie Baughan
Mae Johnson
Holly Stone
Stella Harper
Pearl Stone
Ellie Stone
Camilla Harper
Mittie Hammonds
Ming Bela Johnson
Calle Williamson
Lowell
Tempie Stone
Mami Harper
Misalla Manvey
Mamie
Stelle Tlarper
Cold winter brings neighbors to Carrollton community
In Carrollton near Route 2 Dear Free Press reporters note recent arrivals Mr and Mrs Lassenster to the river farm and welcome their family. The town extols a growing community, praises a bridge repair promise, and urges support for strict law adherence as the county endures cold and farm work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tix Water
Smong
Aml
Lassenster
Local notes from Indian Creek community happenings
Indian Creek residents report visits and moves as families like Phillips and McClain share Sunday afternoons. Burials, births, and illnesses appear, including a newborn girl for John Stogner’s family and Mrs. Alice Gray’s visit from Cullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Phillips
Baway McClain
Jayne Smaith
Backylile
J. A. Dolinsny
Joh Smith Hay
Inks Plove
Banks
Bowdon
John Stogner
Lagrippe
Bradley
Nelson Roberts
Lt Tudinw Creek
Barn Moon
North Alabama
Alice Gray
Cullman
Alt
Ear. J. Ea. Teo
John Moller
Heth
Mary Duke
Grandima Spruch
Salem
Levins Adams
C. B. Pierce
Union Preaching Days and Conference Schedule
Jake News reports regular preaching days at Union next Saturday and Sunday with a quarterly conference on Saturday. Several local people are noted visiting, staying, or employed, including Mrs. Henry C. Johnson ill with measles and Mr. Lee Barrow taking a mail clerk post on the Southern railroad. Various social visits pass among Ridley, Moore, Johnson, and Leak families across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Bro
Anderson
Rey
Ridley
Ramah
Henry C. Johnson
Lee Barrow
Oa Positor
Southern Railroad
Iko Prater
Annnie Johnson
Henny Johnson
Martha Johnson
Annie
J. G. Smith
Carrollton
Velma Moore
Annie Lee Leak
Rey, Ridley
Sam Moore
Sam Leak
Milton Leak
Hassie Powell
Misa Bonnig Entrekin
Hugh Johnson
Tallapoosa
Bertha Rayol
Barlow
Henry Thompson
Bonnie Entrekin
Earl Johnson
Irvin Carroll
Rev
J. P. Johnson
Epworth League Leader and Local Social Roundup
Mr Zion and Miss Hazel Goehring lead Epworth League activities on Sunday. Carey Earnest of Camp Jackson visited his parents. Mrs Joe Ashmore returns from Carrollton. A I Moses attended Burwell meeting. Miss Ora Bishop, teaching Whitesburg, visited homefolks. Wiley Gammon hosted a birthday dinner with Doln Johnson Hazel Gordring Minnie Elliott Retha Smith Myrtle Moses Lavada Gammon Osu Gammon James Moses Pierce Martin stan Mantrekin Lawrence Smith Mallakey Bishop Neal Moses Fred Moses Simon Windom Mrs A C Holmes improving after illness Carrollton visitors. Measles keep many students out of school this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Goehring
Epworth League
Carey Earnest
Camp Jackson
J. M. Earnest
Joe Ashmore
Carrollton
A. I. Moses
Burwell
Ora Bishop
Whitesburg
Wiley Gammon
Doln Johnson
Hazel Gordring
Minnie Elliott
Retha Smith
Myrtle Moses
Lavada
Osu Gammon
James Moses
Pierce Martin
Stan Mantrekin
Lawrence Smith
Mallakey Bishop
Neal Moses
Fred Moses
Simon Windom
A. C. Holmes
Hugh Russell
Community Notes From Bowdon and Vicinities
Sunday visits and social rounds mark the Bowdon area with Ben and Oliver Davis of Omaha Alabama joining Misses Willie and Lord Arrington of Friendship at Miss Claudie Cox’s home. The week features business trips to Carrollton and gatherings with neighbors as Mr. J O Crawford and W F Rainwater stay with Rey RB Crawfordville. A large crowd enjoyed singing at P J Williams Sunday night and Mr. and Mrs Ewell Rainwater announce the birth of a son born the 16th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosars
Ben
Oliver Davis
Omaha
Ala
Willie
Lord Arrington
Claudie Cox
W. D. Nunnally
Carrollton
Mesira
J. O. Crawford
W. F. Rainwater
Rey
H. Crawford
Crawfordville
P. J. Williams
Messia
Reuben McLendon
Artis Chambers
Mosure
Herman
Mersehel Moore
Hunday
Elbert Cox
As. F. Landers
Pat Butler
Anniston
Copeland
Megales
Jeff Arrington
In Remembrance of James Marion Free
A tribute notes James Marion Free born April 1 1892 died January 1918 at Camp Jackson South Carolina after five weeks service pneumonia. He joined Benz Alabama church in 1917 and lived devoutly, laid to rest January 8 1918 at Poplar Springs cemetery. He is mourned by family and friends who recall his kindness and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scundlmate
James Marhon
James
Earth
Lear
Aiainkions
Camp Jackson
Poplar Springs
Benz
Ala
Memorial Resolutions for H T Baker of Mandeville Mills
The Mandeville Mills board records the long service of H T Baker from 1899 to November 10 1917 at No 1 cotton mill. Baker was loyal, diligent and courteous, with minimal absence. The board resolves to send a memorial to his widow and express condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandeville Mills
Point of Serview
H. T. Baker
Tunker
Bhy Mandeville Cotton Company
Baker
J. A, Mandeville
H. C, Lovvorn
Funeral note from Wiley Gammon for cherished schoolmate
A heartfelt obituary note expresses comfort for Wiley Gammon as he recalls a late schoolmate, praying for Heavenly Father to heal sorrowing loved ones and promise eventual reunion around God’s throne free from sickness and death.
What Do You Know About Your Blood Supply
A promotional notice invites readers to request a free booklet on blood health. It emphasizes blood importance to overall health and markets S. S. S. as the world’s leading blood remedy, offered by Swift Specific Co. Send requests to Dept. A, Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
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Bowdon Junction
Shady Grove
Roopville
Shiloh
J.T. Hearn
Billaw Jocntion
J. Whitehead
Trosea Crawford
Walter RB. Barnes
George W. Fuller
Allen Barnes
George Caldwell
Jennne Warden
London
Carroll County
Alabama Street
Chevrolet
United States Tire Co
Harris Hardware Co
Indian Creek
Jake
Mr. Zion
Mrs. Ewell Rainwater
James Marion
Wiley . Gammon
Raymond Robinson
Carrollton, Ga
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