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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
1
The census bureau reports Carrollton population at 4363, up 1066 from 1910 or 32.3 percent. Officials note the gap between claimed 5000 and current figures and call for housing to attract new residents.
Miss Pearl Phillips of Temple Georgia and Mr Olin Lee of Shreveport Louisiana wed at 4 PM at the Methodist parsonage in Villa Rica Rev Veach officiated in a small gathering of close friends and relatives They will reside in Shreveport and many friends extend best wishes for happiness
Mrs P G Shaefer hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at her sister Mrs T A Hindon home. Guests included Mrs C C Fitts and Mrs Chip Foster. The highest score earned Mrs Joe Aycock a box of correspondence cards. Salad frozen pears ready dice and tea were served.
A legislative proposal in Carroll County seeks to abolish the roads and revenues office and substitute five elected commissioners. An alternate plan would appoint a chairman and retain four bond commissioners as the four other commissioners. Voters urged to write their representatives about elected versus appointed commissioners.
Grand Master Charles L. Bass calls Carroll Lodge No. 69 F and A M to a special communication Monday night July 19 at 8 o'clock pm All Master Masons urged to be present Fail not under this summons W J Aldridge Worshipful Master
The Double Six club spent a day at Mrs. Glenn Holmes residence on Wednesday to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. W. E. Reese and Mrs. I. C. Loftin. Members gave gifts and an elaborate luncheon was served.
Eight coal cars overturned at Buck Creek crossing three miles north of Onrighton at about 4 a m Thursday. Mail and passengers are being transferred and trains will not pass until early Friday morning. The wrecking crew from Macon arrived around 2 p m.
The Treadaway Barker couple, Treadaway and Dr H L grere, wed quietly on July 14 in Tallapoosa. They plan 10 day summer leave and travel to Asheville Chattanooga Birmingham Gadsden and Tallapoosa before returning to their home city around August 15.
A meeting for boys twelve years old and over will be held Friday afternoon at 0:00 in the Trade Board office on the fourth floor of the First National Bank building to organize the Boy Scouts. G E Comer, secretary manager of the Trade Board, will start the organization as Scout Master with Mall ory Carlisle as assistant Scout Master.
Dedication ceremony for the Lowell church conducted next Sunday morning by Dr J A Sharp head master of University Academy. Runday school will convene at the same time for services and observance.
Woodruff to preach on The Great Physician at Sunday service. Special thanks to donors for the new building. Evening sermon to cover Trresolution at 8 o clock. Trantors and Seniors group meetings scheduled for Sunday 7 p.m. and Monday 8 p.m. respectively.
The notice urges everyone to maintain physical health to support their families and work. It advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation and indigestion, claiming quick relief to resume daily labor.
Lindale nips Carrollton 6 to 5 as Rich pitches creditable game but Lindale batters fail with runners on base. Summitt leads Lindale with three hits while Bell stars at third for Carrollton. fans praise both teams and highlight Lindale’s resilient comeback and standout players.
Miss Grace Dyer and Mr. J B Washington were married Sunday afternoon July 11 at his home near town. officiant Enquire D M Jo atright presided. Legal blanks noted at this office.
Public notice lists legal blanks available at The Free Press office for purchase. Includes dispute forms probate filings and other standard legal document templates.
Lindale defeated Carrollton 6 to 2 to rebound from a recent loss. Teague and Pig provided key hits as the lineup capitalized on opportunities to secure the win.
The annual teachers examination will be held in Gueze Street across Carrollton Ga on July 20 and July 31. Work will begin at 9 o clock sharp. Every applicant should be present.
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