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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
8
Readable social items show Andrew Wilts traveling to Newnan to visit relatives. Multiple residents visit, return, or host guests from Atlanta, Griffin, Jasper, Monticello, Buchannon, Bowdon, La Grange, and Birmingham. Several weddings, births, and family reunions noted along with travels to Athens, Piedmont, and Rome.
Howdy Girls entertained Miss Willis Maude Bonner at her home on Maple Street last Thursday. Four new members joined the club and visitor Miss Ruth Scroggins from Smithville attended the program and refreshments followed.
In Carroll County district No 31 known as Elizabeth Harris school district 48 voters supported bonds and 21 opposed to finance a new school building and equipment. Fifteen women voted yes and the community celebrates advancing education with a barbecue planned to honor the Harris family.
On Sunday morning Rev. E L Barber was ordained and installed as pastor of the Presbyterian Church by a Atlanta Presbytery commission. The service featured strong charges, a forceful sermon, and noted music. Dr Melton Clark preached in the evening from Luke 19 1 10 to a large audience. The community welcomes the new pastor as a strong local Christian influence.
A Tuesday evening prom hosted by William Young featured a long guest list including Elizabeth Brown Nell Vaughan Louise Glass from McDonough Louise Crenshaw from Birmingham Elmer Cadle Francis Morris Virginia Smith Ruth Upshaw Gladys Stansard Mary Tompkins Margaret Phipps Helen Morrell George Burnett Jr Perry Copeland D Carter Buford Holmes J D Sewes Paul Pearce Rayleigh V Thompson A J Baskin Jr Frances Fitts Dana Morgan Richard Hamrick Frances Bullard of Baxley Ga and Robert White of Columbus.
The friends of Dr Lloyd Aycock II regret to learn of his serious illness at his home in Montpelier Vermont. His wife left Saturday for his bedside. He is suffering from meningitis and relatives here report his condition has improved.
Miss Billa Mae Carroll and Mr William Stanley McCain were married Thursday evening in Bremen with guests including Lloyd Aderhold and Havel Matthews. Carroll is a Temple high school graduate. McCain works in North Georgia. They plan to relocate with plans for a long, happy life.
Washington reports the duty on wheat rose to 30 cents per bushel, five cents more than the house rate, after a tense Senate vote. The move signals higher bread costs for consumers as the measure clears immediate opposition.
Help wanted young man or indy as sales representative on salary. Must furnish local references. Permanent position for right person. Apply with reference and address P. D. Box 1028 Atlanta Ga. AGENTS WANTED to sell Watkins products in open territory. Write for day offer and free samples J R Watkins Co Dept 78 Memphis Tenn. WANTED men or women to take orders for hosiery earning 40 a week plus 1.00 hour spare time Expo no necessary. International Stocking Mills Norristown Pa. l0augpd.
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