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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
Odus McCune about twenty two living near Hickory Level was struck and killed by lightning while hoeing in a field Saturday evening around three o'clock. He worked alone. family searched when he did not return, finding him cold in death on the ground after the heavy rainfall.
Carrollton city school board met to elect superintendent and teachers for next scholastic year. All faculty retained except sixth grade. Miss Brown did not apply. Mrs. Maggie Foster named to sixth grade. Music directed by Miss Ethel Carroll and Miss Davidson. Elocution by Miss Ethel Walthall. Physical culture under Miss Helen Brown. Term praised. next term expected to rise in interest and success. W W Roop secretary. Money Tolendon farms offer of 50,000 at 6 1 2 percent for five years from 2000 to 6000. apply before funds exhausted. Mrs J M Hughens promotes millinery on Maples Street Crossing.
A Monday afternoon reception for Carrollton Graded School teachers at Mrs T B Slade’s home featured games refreshments and peach treats from the host. Music by Miss May McDonald and a surprise set of silver spoons for her upcoming marriage to C L Faulkner highlighted the event. Reverend J M Radford’s commencement sermon at the high school drew praise and Prof Adams noted teachers may stock up on gifts for future weddings. Foley's Kidney Remedy ad urged early action on kidney issues.
The 4th district Agricultural and Mechanical school held successful commencement activities. Rev George D Harrin delivered the sermon at First Baptist, and the annual oratorical contest awarded Hubert S Copeland the boys medal and Miss Lillie Jean Brown the girls medal. Tuesday showcased the Industrial Programme with demonstrations in fertilizers nutrition bread and more, followed by the first graduating class ceremony and diploma awards by Col George P Munro.
The Carrollton Public School held brief exercises this year with large crowds in attendance. Friday evening Miss Ethel Carrolls class gave a musical program to strong approval. Sunday morning Rev J McD Radford preached the commencement sermon to a large audience. Wednesday morning graduating exercises occurred in the auditorium with Judge Richard B Russell delivering the literary address.
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