Editors to Be Invited To Carrollton in 1920
A movement seeks to bring the 1920 Georgia Press Association convention to Carrollton. Delegates from across the state will visit Monroe next week to urge editors to select Carrollton. The convention draws about two hundred delegates for a two day session with post meetings at mountain or seashore venues. Carrollton offers pleasant facilities and hospitality, and officials hope Monroe accepts the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Presa Association
Carrollton
Monroe
Antte
Corralitos
Mandeville Mills Fourth Of July celebration at plant grounds
The Fourth was celebrated at the Mandeville Mills with morning races and afternoon barbecue and baseball. About 60 employees and families enjoyed perfect weather at the recreation grounds. Races included twenty five yard dash, potato race, three legged race, and tug of war won by Lloyd McLennon Warner Hale Grady Baker Leonard Davis Richard HatsCH Gladys Pike and Katie Mine Adams. barbecue served pork beef and mutton. The Mandeville Mills team beat Hutcheson Manufacturing in a baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandeville Mills
Narieg
Lloyd McLennon
Warner Hale
Grady Baker
Leonard Davis
Richard Hastsch
Gladys Pike
Katie Mine Adams
Attemton
Mandeville Millseam and
Hutcheson Manufacturing Company
Woodmen to Unveil Monument for William Ivey
The Woodmen of the World plan a ceremony at Corrollten City Cemetery Sunday July 20. Members should meet at the hall at 4:30 p.m. with the public invited for the unveiling at 5 p.m.
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Wmn, Ivey
William Ivey
Corrollten
Baptist Tabernacle Revival and Sunday Schedule
Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 led by the pastor on A Revival topic. Evening service at 8 with preaching at 830. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening led by Mr W M Chambers. Oglethorpe meeting postponed. Bro Parrish to fill pulpit Sunday. Ladies urged to meet at the parsonage Monday at 4. Sunday School picnic Tuesday at Kingsbury Spring drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subjeet
Servier
W. M. Chambers
Oglethorpe
Parrish
Kingsbry's
Two Houses for Sale at North Cliff Street
One five room house with basement and large basement yard, large lot, pasture and barn, water and lights on 21 31 North Cliff Street. Also a four room house on a large lot two blocks from public square. For information write T. Jackson Cartolltau or G W Jackson Sewnan Ga.
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North Cliff Street
Pardey
Public Square
T. Jackson
Cartolltau
G. W. Jackson
Sewnan
Coweta Farmers Hold Cooperative Hog Sale
County Agent E. T. Jackson accompanied Mr. J. A. Johnson to Newnall to attend two cooperative hog sales for Coweta county farm data. About 07 hogs were sold to a Macon packer at $19.80 per hundredweight for No 1, $18.30 for No 2, and $17.30 for No 8. A fine lot of hogs sold, with several thousand dollars returning to Coweta county farmers. County organizers praised the sale's success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Jackson
J. A. Johnson
Newnall
Coweta County
Macon
Civil Service Exam for Fireman Vacancy Announced
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination for a fireman vacancy in Carrollton Georgia on April 7. 191% with a yearly pay of 4780. Applicants need six months firefighting experience and must be age 20 or older. If male applicants are scarce, females may be admitted. For details contact the Secretary Civil Service District Carrollton Ga or the Atlanta district post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Civil Service Commission
Carrollton
Gus
Seeingo Bord
Civil Service District
Post Office
Atlanta
Chautauqua Program Extends Over Three Days
The Radcliffe Chautauqua program runs three days from July 18 to July 22 with afternoon and evening sessions. Monday includes a woman's conference led by a household engineering specialist. Tuesday features a Red Cross Nurse led conference titled Home Cargo of the Sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliffe Chautauqua
Fiat
Francis Maltby
Red Cross
Great Physician sermon at First Baptist on Lord's Day
The First Baptist notes announce a 1 o'clock Lord's Day message titled The Great Physician addressing troubled and sorrowing hearts. An evening theme The Perfect Book is planned with a talk on a book many are vending. A. O. Hale will conduct the mid week service on Friday, July 16, at 8 p.m. Road of Deacons meet Friday at 3 p.m. in Citizens Bank directors room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Hale
Road of Deacons
Citizens Bank
Mrs H A Smith Dies at Villa Rica at Eighty
Mrs. H. A. Smith died Saturday night at her Villa Rica home and was buried there Monday. An estimable woman aged eighty she had lived in Villa Rica for fifty years. She was the mother of Mrs. L. Z. Dorsett and aunt of Musars, T. M. and Claud Home Tick of Carrollton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Smith
Villa Rica
Election of Trustees in Carroll County Schools July 26 1919
By order of the Board of Education an election is ordered to elect one trustee for three years in each school district. The election will be held Saturday July 26 1919 during legal hours under the same rules as other county elections. W D Whatley secretary notes the notice dated July 7 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Enducation of
Carroll County
Quinty
Pyard
W. D. Whatley
Cotton Weevil Infestation Warns Local Farmers
In Great Kin Dapedally area boll weevils are damaging cotton fields across the county especially in the southwest Carroll region. County Agent E W T Jackson urges timely picking of fallen forms and burning them to prevent spread, noting no chemical destroyer exists. Cultivation should continue to grow food on top of the soil to starve pests and protect crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
E. Wt. Jackson
Jackson
South Georgia
Newt Power Sells Brock Yarm to Dr Hansard
Newt Power sold Brock Yarm to Dr. Hansard in Carrollton area. The transfer included property on Newinn road near King place and another farm of 47 acres several miles from town. A Maple street lot was sold to Mr. J B F Dial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Power
Brock Yarm
DR. Hansard
Whit Brook Place
Carrollton
Newinn Road
W. B. Hansard
King Place
Fred Turner
Power
Maple Street
J. B. F. Dial
Presbyterian Church Announces Service Changes and Guests
The Presbyterian Church schedules services next Sunday at 9 00 am and 8 30 am with Sunday School at 9 45 am Everyone is invited Secretary and treasurer of the Sabbath School named to succeed Mr Roy Walker The morning service welcomes Mika Mamie Redwine and Mr and Mrs Knox Walker into church fellowship The Westminster Society met at Mrs Jo Newell home with strong participation The pastor named to install Rev L J Kite as pastor of Villa Tied and Austell Churches on the third Sunday of this month Services at the former church will be morning only and others at night The message calls for more daily prayer to avoid future regrets and laments the need for closer communion with God.
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Nek Ayeack
Roy Walker
Mika Mamie Redwine
Knox Walker
Eaumiiion
Fellowship of
Our Church
Westminster Society
Jo. Newell
L. J. Kite
Villa Tied
Austell
Mr. Dozier
Dr. Henderson
Dre Henderson
Andrew A. Bomar
General Meeting To Be Held At Salem Church
The general meeting of the second district will be held at Salem Church seven miles west of Carrollton on the lower Bowdon road on Friday before the fourth Sunday in July. A large attendance and a good meeting is hoped for.
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Salem Church
Carrollton
Bowdon Road
Carroll County Trade Board gains momentum countywide
Carroll County trade board begins operations with nine members and new recruits. Residents show strong support, pledging time and energy to organized county development through road improvements, better highways, and closer town county cooperation. W M Robinson Commissioner Roads and Venues assures hearty support and cooperation.
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Carroll County
W. M. Robinson
Tvvenues
Campaign to visit Carrollton churches May 27 through August 1
The Carrollton Association announces an active outreach campaign beginning May 27 and running to August 1. Teams from the Layman’s Work and the Board Enlistment Workers will visit each church, coordinating with pastors or representatives to schedule meetings. Advertisements with details and team appointments will appear in county papers soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayinan
Waly
Leon Hoon
H. C. Lovvorn
Garrollton. Association
Grand Jurors Drawn for October Court
Carrroll Superior Court lists October Term 1819 grand jurors. Names include N Thompson, T J Ballard, W B Borders, L Burson, Wm. Campbell, J Vines, J Stallings, A McWhorter, Misy, Wm. Duffey, J A Yowler, and others. Jurors selected to serve at the October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrroll Superior Court
N. ‘Thompson
T. J. Ballard
WH. Stewart
W. B. Borders Ban
L. WM. Burson
Beck
James Vines
Wyonoo H. Tl
Camp
J. W. Stallings
D. A. Drolngon
Mensley
Boyd
Elon Misy
Civic Club Notes Highlight Local Civic Efforts and Play Plans
A meeting of the iCivic Club at Mrs. J P Bradley’s home discussed municipal institutions and women’s civic preparation in Carrollton. The group plans a July 17 session at the First National Bank building, with G E Comer hosting, plus Chautauqua support. They promote Little Women at Strand Theatre on July 22 and urge members to boost family and community engagement with local screenings and educational programs.
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iCivic Club
Thurailey
J.P. Bradley
Depot
Atreat
Municipol
Carrallton
Laura Kytle
Sarah Gray
Carroll County Trade Board
First National Bank
G. E. Comer
Trade Board
Olnh
Comer
Towse
Mers
Crain
Warren Meadows
Betty Reynolds Cobb
Strand Theatre
Louisa M. Alcott
Carrollton
Ace
Civic Club
All Day Singing at Cross Plains July 20
All day singing planned at Cross Plains on the third Sunday in July. Dinner on the ground and attendance invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Plains
Woman's Missionary Society Meets For July Program
The Woman's Missionary Society will meet Monday afternoon July 14 at 4 20 o'clock in the church. Program includes Hymn The Gulf Quest, Bible Exposition Stewardship Approved Mrs J T Bradley. Reports of officers and committees, general business. Chairmen Mrs Claude Griffin Miss Susie Tanner. Topics The Task of the Americanization of the Foreigner Mrs R B Hyatt and First in Americanization. Work Mrs Jim Cheney. Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society Y
Gulf Quast
Hible Eesann
Stewardalso
J. T. Bradley
Claude Griffin
Susie Tanner
Civic Club Meeting Notice in Carrollton
A Civic Club meeting is set for Thursday July 17 at 4 50 p m on the fourth floor of the First National Bank building new Carroll County traitor Noord quarters. Hairy meiiver is urged to attend and every woman of Carrollton is invited. Mrs W J Ilondereon, Pees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natonal Bank
Carroll County
Traito Noord
Hairy Meiiver
Carrollton
Harris re-enlists in Army Motor Transport Corps
Joseph K. Harris of Carrollton re-enlists in the United States Army at Camp Bowie Fort Worth Texas for service with the Motor Transport Corps. He will be sent after furlough to an Army Machinist Training School for training and will receive full pay plus a 40 00 discharge bonus as part of his enlistment record.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Geeview
Aud Tafintey
Ai B. Army
Joseph WK. Terris
D. Harris
Carrollton
United States Army
Tne
Cmeer
Camp Bowie
Harris
Motor Transport Corps
Army Machanigat
Hinsaldenthy
Riddle from Mr G D Creal Leaves Readers Guessing
A riddle by Mr G D Creal was left in our office this week and the answer will be published next week. The verse ponders a creature once doubted to dwell in heaven or hell, suggesting an immortal soul and a mantle of fate among the just.
Farm For Sale At Bowdon With Good Terms
Farming property offered at Bowdon appears in a local notice. The listing advertises a farm of sixty seven and one half acres with favorable terms. Interested buyers should apply to W King at Mandeville Mills office, Five National Bank Bide.
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Bowdon
King
Mandeville Mills
Fivet National Bank
Pocketbook Lost Between Stewart and Roop Hardware
A small black pocket book containing about 15 in bills and some change disappeared in the July 10 current between Stewart and Fleming's Watu House and Roop Hardware Co. Finder should notify Bill Griffies, Banning Route 1, or Frese Press Office. Reward offered.
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Stewart & Fleming
Watu- House
Roop Hardware Co
Bill Griffies
Banning
Frese Press Office
Lost Lavalliere Reward Offered by Meeks at Robinson Walker
On the morning of July 1, a lavalliere with a broken chain was lost. The finder should return it to Roger Meeks at Robinson & Walker's for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavalliere
Robinson& Walker’s
Roger Meeks
Cars for Sale or Trade at J. M. Merrell’s
Several used cars and trucks offered for sale or trade in first class mechanical condition. Terms to suit buyers, and inquiries invited at J. M. Merrell, Newnan Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conia
J. M. Merrell
Newnan Street
Telephone Repair and Supplies Offered on Norman Street
Notice from Claud Ham righ and Ronald at 5 Nownan Street offering telephone repair services and a line of supplies including receiver cards batteries and other items. Located on Norman Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nownan Street
Pulao
Claud Hamrigh
Ronald
Norman Etreet
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Baptist Tabernacle
W. J. Stewart
Coweta
First Baptist
Presbyterian Churoch
Carounty
Yelow
Ant v
Tirectors
Buard
Churches OF the Carrollton Association
The
Rome
Woman's Missionary Society
W. J. Ilondéréon
Pees
Joseph EK. Harris
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