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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
1
Thomson Ga July 7 Thomas E Watson sent congratulatory messages to Governor James M Cox and Franklin D Roosevelt and pledged his full influence in the South and across the nation for their ticket He signed both telegrams expressing loyalty to the Democratic nominees and the party.
On July 4 Mr Jim Fitts joined children at Maple Street school grounds to play and treat them to ice cream. His generosity impressed visitors Mrs W L Robinson Mrs Will Gaston Mrs T R Leck Mrs Camilla Newell Mrs W R Henderson and others, as the community eyes better equipped play spaces for Carrollton.
All persons indebted to Fitts Drug Store please call at the old stand and settle at once. Signed Sjulth-tue R H FITTS, Prop.
On Monday night July 12 an entertainment by the children for the benefit of Carrollton playgrounds will be held at city hall at 8 15. The program features musical numbers by young city musicians with readings and drills. Short talks by playground workers from Atlanta and Macon follow. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
Miss Estelle Bass entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Bess Polhill of Hawkinsville. Cream and cake followed a game of progressive conversation. Guests included Velma Folds Amnice Whatley Mary Tanner Elizabeth Boykin Bess Polhill Lois Meeks Lucy Cobb Margarett Merrell Willie Maude Bonner Susie Tanner Sara Gray Margaret Searn Dollie Craven and Messrs Charles Walker Sidney Holderness Mallory Carlisle Lewis Camp W J Whatley Horace Arm Wooten Breed Stanley McDuford Brimdon Dudley Holmes Paul Kuglar Jefferson Brock.
Public dray services advertised with hauling and plowing. Parker Farms of Moultrie, Georgia offers Porto Rico potato plants from government stock with tiered pricing and prepaid parcel post options. May 27 notice.
J F Shannon of Commerce Georgia will speak on drainage at a Carroll County Trade Board meeting July 20 at 10:00 AM in the National Bank building Carralston. Editors from counties with successful drainage projects will share facts and figures, with farmers and landowners invited to attend a profitable hour.
The Chattahoochees District Conference of the Congregational Methodist Church will convene at Shiloh Church Carroll County on the Friday before the second Sunday in August. Rev C Dial of Carrollton will preach the introductory sermon. F J Dorougt, Secretary.
Many complaints this week report army worms causing great damage to low land corn. A spray mix of arsenate of lead 1 1 2 pounds to 5 gallons of water is recommended. County Agent FE T Jackson notes the guidance.
Mrs Leon Meadows hosted a Thursday afternoon dominoes gathering for her sister Mrs R Ju Smith of Carrollton as her guest in LaGrange.
Mr A Kennemore returns to Gatrolston after a year in Newnan and will join Mr J F Morris in the grocery store. He will manage the cherking out department and trek, reuniting with former associates.
A Spiezerinktum for vice at the First Baptist Church is announced for next Sunday night at eight. All interested in youth work for the Master are invited to attend as an introduction to the R. Y. P. U. Study Course running through the week with H. L. Notts in charge. Both older and younger members are welcome.
Sand Hill Woman's Improvement Club presents a program for Riinie Miss Nan Smith and members. Topics include Ways to Enlist More Members, club aims for winter term, table talks, and election site arrangements. Chm. Program Committer Editil Tichards oversees the session.
The Ila Methodist or Presbyterian church announces services next Sabbath at Ila with 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. hours and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Week-night service resumes next Wednesday. The Bynodical Conference at Narco choo opens July 24 with prominent ministers and Rev Paul M Kanamori expected to speak, offering a life story believed to be valuable for attendees.
Dornett hosted a morning party with guests in gingham dresses and a pink gingham apron prize for best rhyme about a gingham dress. Sandwiches and Coca Cola were served. Attendees included Mrs. Tom Lueck, Mrs. Lewis Hims, Mrs. Ernest Snead, Mrs. Leonard Tailes, Mrs. A. J. Baskin, Mrs. Wiley Creel, Mrs. J. H. McClan, Mrs. E. M. Tans, Mrs. Fannie Veol, Mrs. Lu Turner, Mrs. FE. Roop, and Mrs. Olin Perdue.
Mrs. T. entertained Tuesday afternoon for guests Mrs. Frank Smith of LaGrange and Mrs. Will Murphy of Griffin. After a Strand outing, cream and cake were served at Carrollton Drug Store. Guests included Mrs. Smith Murphy Cook New Foster Headley Vaughan Hensley and Misses Almand Covington Smith Cole Phillips Thom eason.
Cedartown and Carrollton players vent frustration over a struggling club. A few regulars hit over .400, but the team lacks consistent support as attendance declines amid criticisms of poor ball handling and leadership.
Weathered by errors Cedartown drops a 32 14 game as Sara Allen earns few runs. Writer laments missing players and weak fielding. The piece lists today’s local games Laurange Lindale Carrollton Cedartown Griffin and calls for more help as Allen tires of saving the team.
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