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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
1
In Carrollton Civic Club prose and verse the speaker recalls a bold driver navigating dark pine woods by the patch of starlit sky. The piece links earthly travel to a celestial beacon when life grows dreary and uncertain.
A local appeal outlines ordinances on sweepings streets and waste disposal. Citizens are urged to place trash in boxes for scavengers, avoid sidewalk deposits, and keep areas around the square clean to support sanitation efforts.
A March organized club lists completed tasks as proof of progress. Their visible achievements inspired county-wide unity, fueling the belief that a county federation with many good clubs will soon emerge.
Mrs Hattia Moore was elected supervisor of all thirteen Atlanta public playgrounds as they open June 1. As secretary of the park board she has a strong track record, and will oversee all activities. She plans a normal at one park, likely Piedmont, with directors chosen for individual playgrounds this summer.
The Athahian Creed urges individuals to serve the community by honesty, courage, lawfulness, and civic duty. Citizens vow to uphold city ideals, inspire reverence for laws, and pass a greater Athens to future generations.
Citizens of Bay View California converted a stump ridden lot into a play place in a single day on Washingtons Birthday. By noon a report from San shows the community effort transforming an undeveloped site into a usable playground for local children.
More than a hundred boys and girls gathered Saturday afternoon at the College Street school grounds to hear Miss Myrick tell stories. After games the group enjoyed lemonade and wafers, creating happiness for both Indica and the children as they look forward to future programs by the youngsters.
The Carrollton Civic Club unanimously approves creating school playgrounds and a recreation department. It commits to public support and effort to build backing for these city programs led by Helen Brown.
The Civic Club met June 3 1920 in the club room with good attendance. President Mrs Betty R Cobb led with Lord's prayer. Minutes were read and adopted. Reports include Treasurer Press Civic Committee Junior League and Special Committee. A Maple street planting plot was ready for noon planting. Resolutions were passed and adjournment set for 6 00 p m.
The Francisco project describes a completed Bay View playground with a chartered field and freshly laid baseball diamond and basketball court. Women cooked a hearty meal at the club house, and fraternal groups provide backstops, backers, and sand boxes for the new facilities.
A memo from National Headquarters in New York to field workers lists goals for Community Service. It emphasizes good citizenship education for adults, physical and mental health, clean living to cut delinquency, recreation for happiness, and Americanizing both native and foreign born citizens. The document stresses proper leisure time activities and home school church links to shape the best possible citizens.
A fragmented note urges Carollton Methodists to invite children and former neighbors to a two week homecoming during a June 97th meeting to boost turnout and morale. The message cites rival strife easing if the congregation gathers at the altar for revival led by Rev J R King on June 18th.
Health Officer RE. W. Jones announces a city ordinance regulating dairies with three or more cows deemed as operating a dairy. A special annual fee of 85.00 applies to residents and nonresidents delivering milk within the city limits. Licenses must be obtained immediately.
An ordinance retained by the Mayor of Carrollton requires dairy operators to obtain a health officer certificate of recommendation before license issuance. The clerk issues the license upon payment of five dollars, with revocation possible on health officer recommendation. Violations carry city code penalties.
The A and M School in Carrollton serves as the district headquarters for multiple programs including the Fourth Congressional District Agricultural and Mechanical School and the Smith Hughes Vocational Agriculture Work. A strong faculty led by Supervisor J C Martin plans a record session with lectures in methods, illiteracy, health, physical education and more.
Enthusiastic stockholders and Roopville citizens gathered in the Board of Trade zone to discuss the hospital project. W Lyle chaired the meeting with I L Kaylor as treasurer. volunteer subscriptions increased and 10 percent of capital stock has been paid in cash. Rev W W Roop delivered a well received speech praising the county effort.
The Wisconsin rural planning push urges a state law to preserve resources and beauty, plant trees, and prohibit rubbish dumps, claiming country life needs ahead planning. It notes the need for broader work to improve rural life, beyond city and town planning.
Carrollton won the first game 6 to 4 led by strong late offense. Lindale bounced back Saturday 4 to 3 with a late rally as pitching and fielding mistakes cost Carrollton. Chaplin made a standout defensive play, while Ingram delivered solid overall effort despite the loss.
Lindalo struggled as Carrollton won 3 to 0 with Hendy allowing only a handful of hits. Happy Henty stood out for Lindalo but could not overcome Carrollton's offense and pitching.
A Burwell reader signs a letter demanding corrections to a Free Press piece about Lucky items. The writer accuses the article of lying and urges the newspaper to publish truthful material first, consistently.
Our optometrist R. D. Sherrill O. D. of Atlanta Georgia will be at Jones Drug Co on Wednesday June 6 to offer eye examinations and consultation to customers.
A note describes a poker game held in auill where participation is limited to cash bets only. It emphasizes that transactions are conducted with direct cash stakes, without credit or IOUs.
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