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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
2
In Carrollton and surrounding areas, Rev. O W Ridley and Rev. House preached at New Hope and Smyrna with Camp Ground, as old churches and gravesite memories feature. Local events include weddings, hospital updates, and numerous visits. and farmers report heavy rains delaying planting and field work while residents plan attendance at courts and sings at Holly Springs.
Mr. Grover Turner returned home Saturday. The Misses Findley were given a surprise singing Wednesday night. Mrs. W. C. Echols and daughter shopped in Tallapoosa Friday. Many locals and older residents attended the High Point singing Sunday. Uncle John Smith’s health remains unchanged. Remember the all day Sacred Harp singing at Ramah on the third Sunday.
Farmers in the settlement have finished chopping cotton and are now harvesting grain. Rainy weather dampens activity. Mrs. J D Powell visited daughter Mrs E E Reagin in Atlanta. Dr T E Rogers has the record. A turkey sits on several eggs while others lay in nests. Mr and Mrs Nick Thompson visited neighbors Friday night. Prayer meeting was at Mrs W B Chaney's home last Saturday. next at Mrs T E Rogers. Singing school to begin Monday after the fourth Sunday in July for fifteen days taught by Prof A R Hendon of Talapoosa.
A Sunday at M. E. church drew a good crowd though short of expectations. B Y P U attendance was strong. Group 2 read a derby program on Others, Group 3 to present next Sunday night June 11. A community meeting is set for June 10 at the school house with Mrs V D Whatley. open to club boys and girls from Wayside and Sand Hill. Next weekend features regular preaching at the Baptist Church and all are invited.
Mr and Mrs Luther Taylor and family from Rocky Mount visited the Mote family Sunday afternoon. Champ Lyle from Oak Grove stayed with his sister the Litte family Thursday night. Thelma Bentley and Grace Elders visiting Mrs Earl Story spent Sunday with the Griffin and Harris households. The Harris family welcomed guests in Roopville and J R Shedinger hosted a visit with his daughter. A prayer meeting will be held at W L Little's next Sunday and everyone is invited to participate.
Attendance at Eureka Place Sunday School was strong despite threatening weather. Rev. B. Duncan of Bowdon Junction will preach next Sunday at eleven. Last week’s heavy rains washed a bridge at Davenport's mill. two loads of bridge material were delivered. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Windom announce the birth of a son. Jim mie Lou Craft is named after their Malrose duo. Mrs. Ann Peace passed away Monday morning, with interment in Holmes cemetery Tuesday. Farmers lag in work as rains continue to wash land and grass grows.
Government inspected Pure Porto Rico yam potato plants available with special monthly shipment prices. Prepaid mail 500 and 1000 units at standard rates. express options 2000 5000 and 10000 units with stated prices. Summer cabbage and Georgia Whitehead collards offered at same prices from Parker Farms Atlanta address.
Farmers lag behind due to rain yet farmers hear preaching at Ramah in a well attended Sunday service led by Bro Tarpley. Next two meeting days, Sunday and Saturday, invite all to attend. Mrs Luna McMichael of Tallapoosa visits relatives, while Irvin Carroll and family were in Waco last week.
The Rome area hosted forty singers from Rome Mt. Olivia and Dallas on Sunday with guests from Atlanta. Mr Dana Butler visited his father J W Butler. Mrs T R Couch returned to Atlanta after a week with C L Gray. Byron Fuller and Tommy Dyer wed Sunday. Fuller is Joe Fuller’s son from Villa Rios. B Y P A gathering urged for next Sunday night after a singing pause.
Miss Johnnie Johnson of Sandy Fint spent a few days last week with her sister Mrs. Bessie Rooks and others. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. White and children of Hopewell Ala Mr. Charley Craft of Lovyern's Mill Mrs. Ruth Crift and children at Mr. and Mrs. John Craft Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Walter Armstrong and children at W. W. McIntosh's father’s home Sunday.
Carrollton resident Felix MecCalmon rural mail carrier of Norman Park visited Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Duncan. Bertha Duncan visited Mrs. Tom Young on Route 1 Bremen. W. W. Spence dropped by J. H. Shadrix home near Abilene. Louise McCalmon enjoys a rested year at Carrollton High School. Aunt Nancy McCalmon returned home from Haralson county with her daughter Mrs. B. B. Duncan. Lula Wren of Temple visited sister Mrs. I. N. B. Rowe.
Mt Zion community notes welcome Mr Malla lie Bishop back from Asbury College with friend Mr Elder. Evangelistic service led by Bishop and Elder. Mallalien to lead morning service next Sunday. Local pastors attend Rural Pastors school in Athens Tenn. Visitors from Atlanta and Boaz Alabama join the Sunday services. Epworth League plans funding for church lighting ahead of revival and Georgia Alabama convention. Vocational agriculture class to start next year with Prof. Woodall and Prof. Rolfe overseeing. Seminary trustees report high applicant volume and ongoing faculty selection.
Legal blanks of all kinds are always available at the Free Press office, offering a full supply for readers and advertisers seeking official forms and notices.
SHILOH see SHILOH see next Saturday and Sunday night. Prayers at Johnson Chapel will be decorated Sunday morning with preaching at 11. Singing at Mr John Deans Sunday night. Mrs Anna Johnson of Atlanta visits Mr W A Johnson and family. Mrs Lydie Roberts visiting her brother A Z Williamson and family at Lowell. Mr W A Johnson in Atlanta with Richard Johnson and family. Mr Buren Shumake and wife and baby spend weekend with Wilse Harper and family at Mandeville Mills. Masters Preston and Roy Ayers visit grandparents J A Hammond. Will Johnson on business trip to Carrollton. Ben Williamson of Mandeville Mills visiting M L Williamson and family.
HULETT of a 8 of a 8 Sunday was regular preaching day at the M. E. church Rev. West filled his appointment Rev. Fred Hinesley spent a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hinesley this week Miss Gladys Shaw of Mount Zion is visiting her aunt Mrs. J. E. Boyd The i. Y. S. U. rendered a good program Sunday night Rev. Fred Hines sley gave an interesting talk We are always glad to have him with us Mr. George Hall is visiting his brother Mr. G. T. Hall at Carmilla Miss Mary Sewell has returned home from a month's visit to Rome Several from this community are attending court this week Mr. and Mrs. Jim Musick spent the week end with his mother Mrs. Shaw Sunday is regular preaching day at Mars Hill Everybody invited to attend
Saturday and Sunday services drew good crowds as Rev. I. W. Boatright delivered a fine sermon. Mrs. J. J. Bass and Miss Cleveland Smallwood returned from a four week visit to Atlanta. Homer Campbell with Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Connell attended a teachers summer school at A. & M. in Carollton. Sunday School is progressing nicely. Everyone is urged to come and help improve it.
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