Meeting of Board of School Commissioners Carrollton Ga
The Carrollton Georgia Board of School Commissioners met January 4 1918 in regular session with members present and J O A Mandeville presiding The minutes of December 6 and 25 were approved Superintendent Adams submitted a written report via Major Marper noting cold weather reduced attendance coal supplies varied by school and new pupils entered while some moved away Enrollment since September stood at 904 including 445 boys and 459 girls The report mentions teacher visits limited by weather and a new teacher Ella Evans noted as satisfactory An auditing committee was given extra time to finish work and A O Hale reported room visits were made in Maple and other schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Board of School Commissioners
L. Z. Brock
E.B. Brodnas
Claude Griffin
A. O. Male
T. A. Teridon
J. A. Mandeville
W Menilowe
W. QO. Robinson
L. K. Smith
A. K. Snead
Mandeville
T. K. Smith
Honorable
Board of Education
Fourth District High School Association
Newnan
Tedsoe
West View School
Maple and
College Street
Misa Ella Evans
IL. B, Adams
A. O. Hale
J. K. Smith
Answers Part Of Geo Harper Letter In Carroll County Times
Fr M Harrison requests Carroll County inquiry into George Harper of Marcell county and Mae Crawford kin in response to a January 10 letter. He asks the next Carroll County grand jury to investigate who is guilty of rumors about the Crawford family.
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Carroll County
George Harper
Mosea Crawford
Marrell County
Fr. M. Harrison
Wood for Next Winter in Georgia Wool Industry Advice
Georgia farmers with unsellable wool are urged to cut cord wool now for next winter. Commissioner J Brown says it should be cut before sap rises in spring. The move aims to build a sure supply with expected demand and good profits.
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Georgia
J. Brown
School Board Notes On Heating And Appointments
The meeting reviewed school heating conditions with some dissatisfaction but noted improvement. Appointments were made to report at February’s meeting for College Street, Maple Street, West View, and Negro schools with named members. Treasurer’s report was received and minutes ordered. Adjournment followed with signatures of Mandeyville Rex and L K Smith.
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Ple Street
J. J. Brock
A. K. Snead
College Street
Haile
Herndon
Brock
Maple Street
Harvis
Snead
Griffin
West View
Brodnax
Meadows and
J. A, Mandeyvilelre
Pres
L. K
Smith
Bee
Insurance Week Seeks 100 Percent Army Navy Coverage
Secretary McAdoo proclaims February 3 to 10 as Insurance Week across military camps. Campaign aims to insure every service member, boosting protections to 10 000 maximum where possible. Early results show rapid growth with 4 486 986 500 in applications for 30 492 men and an average of 8 458 per beneficiary. Camp Lewis leads with 200 000 000, followed by Camp Custer Camp Wade Hampton Camp Dix Camp Grant and Camp Zachary Taylor as others accelerate efforts.
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McAdoo
America
Bureau of War-Risk Insurances
National Army
National Guard
Camp Custer
Mich
Camp Wadeworth
5. C
Camp Lewis
American Lake
Wash
Camp Dix
N. J
Camp Grant
Camp Zachary Taylor
Blue and Gray Unite on the Fields of France Song
Poem praising Union and Confederate imagery with calls for Grant Lee and divine guidance. The piece envisions North and South soldiers fighting together in France as one force under God.
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Trevel
France
Grant
Sons of the North
Lee
Red Cross Institute for Crippled and Disabled Men Established
New York hosts the Red Cross Institute for Crippled and Disabled Men funded by a $50,000 gift from Jeremiah Milbank. The goal is to rehabilitate soldiers and civilians through employment services, training, research, and public education, housed at 11 Fourth Avenue with Lt. Col. C. H. Conner as chair and Drs. McMurtrie Pearce among the leadership.
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American Red Cross
New York City
Red Cross Institute
Jeremiah Milbank
New York
Stamt
Fourth Avenue
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Douglas M. McMurtrie
Rey Cross
Sidney Burnap
M. D. BR
Richard M. Pearce
Philadelphia
January Household Hints for Winter Comfort and Duty
January guidance urges warm clothes for children and dry feet, ready ice house, and cozy family evenings. It stresses lamps, reading, sewing, and paper shade tips, plus subscribing to home and garden papers. It calls for girls in canning and poultry clubs and boys in corn and pig clubs, school warmth, warm hen houses, eggs, and community service through women’s clubs and wartime knitting.
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Woman’s Club
Wesleyan Advocate
Give Mother a Chance to Enjoy Herself
A reflective piece argues mothers deserve leisure and entertainment. It notes fathers and siblings busy with work while mothers juggle housework and knitting for soldiers. It urges families to take mothers to theaters or other events to brighten their lives.
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Sinter
Mother
Legal Notices From The Free Press Office
Public notices list legal blanks available at The Free Press office for fillings. Officials request prompt submission of required documents and form details to ensure proper processing.
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Free Press Office
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Geo. Harper
Carter’s
J. L. Kaylor
C. O. Gilley and
Horton’s Book Store
fFire
S. J. Boykin & Sons, Inc
General Insurance
Boykin Bldg
Carrollton, Ga
Sas
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