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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
3
An editorial urges Carrollton to invest in youth recreation and democratic civic formation. It cites Atlanta Journal on play as essential to character and citizenship, noting postwar crime rise among children and the need to safeguard young citizens for the nation’s future.
An observer cites Carrollton and rural areas as generally polite, noting business people take time to advise youth and telephone workers maintain courtesy despite glitches. The piece argues manners in smaller towns compare well with the past and reflect local behavior rather than New York trends.
Residents of an Eastern city petition authorities to stop dust and sand blown into homes by winds. The quote suggests frustration with unpredictable winds and the source or destination of the sand remains unknown.
Questioning how many of the hundreds of young moms and young women will succeed in life after commencement, the piece hopes most will thrive and that the world will be brighter for their efforts.
A flurry of names, trips to Atlanta and nearby towns mark the week with residents visiting relatives and attending graduations. Figures from Mercer University and Clemson appear among the itineraries, while out-of-town guests and returnees frequent Athens area stops.
On the third Sunday in July an all day singing is planned at a Kansas church with guests invited. Mrs. W. B. Johnson joined Mrs. M. W. Teague Thursday. Rev. Womack held his regular appointment Saturday and Sunday. Nearby families shared visits across Sunday including the Teague and McGuire households.
A lengthy real estate list offers numerous farm tracts from 10 to 780 acres around Carrollton, Whitesburg, and surrounding roads. Properties include orchards, pastures, timber, cottages, and farms with various cultivable acres, buildings, and payment terms. The notice touts Carroll County as a thriving area with schools, mills, banks, and growing prospects, inviting buyers to inquire for city property lists next week.
ASE invites neighbors and friends to patronize The Carroll Free Press by subscribing and using its columns for advertising, aiming to boost local readership and business engagement.
Sealed proposals due July 2 1920 at 8 p m from Carroll County Georgia Board of Commissioners for sand y clay road 7 16 miles between Stations 0 and 378 465 Plans file at Carrollton office with project details including pipe 15 18 24 30 inch headwalls earth and rock excavation top soil surfacing and slopes. 85 percent payment monthly. remainder on final completion. Bid bond 5 percent required. right to reject bids.
Bethel residents begin cotton chopping as Mrs Windom of Atlanta visits son Alton Windom. Music teacher Mian Retle Steed conducts. Miss Mittis and Myrtie Crombley stay with Dora Crumbley. The Cantrells visit relatives. Carrollton trip by Belle Steed and others.Sunday family gatherings and parish notices fill a local weekend.
First Baptist Church begins revival services with morning music on Sunday June 13. Soloist Miss Mary Lou New of Atlanta performs Praise to the Father, and Miss Vivian Snead with Mrs W E Reese offer My Faith Looks Up to Thee. The Holy Spirit in the Revival is the theme for the first sermon and Baving Faith is the subject for the first evening service at 7 30.
The note invites Dr. Daniel to contact us Monday and asks everyone to join in singing and choir participation. It emphasizes coming together to worship God and participate in the services.
Presbyterian church schedules services next Sabbath at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday School at 9 45 am. Dr Henderson will speak on The Second Coming of Christ. Westminster Society met pleasantly Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Hap Horton’s home. Prayer meeting is set for next Wednesday night.
Rev. A. J. Parrish preaches at 11 am and 8 pm with themes The Greatest Crime of the Age and Unpardia big Bin. He resigns to join Lanier University in Atlanta as Bible teacher and evangelistic director. Dr Daniel urged to attend First Church work. Parishioners urged to hear him before departure.
Residents invited to Lee's Chapel for a Sunday school organizing meeting next Sunday at 9 o'clock. Local visits include Henry Lee's family near Graham and various neighbors traveling to Blackgum. A singing event at Frank Warden's drew a number of attendees.
The Crochet Club entertained Tuesday afternoon at Mrs C H Stewart's home in Carrollton for Mrs A R B Adams. Dororthy Porkins decorated with daisies. Music provided by Carrollton's orchestra of young Indies. A pearl and sapphire pin was given to Mrs Adams as a parting gift. Guests included Mrs T K Smith and many others.
Snakey Hollow notes several social visits and family gatherings. Ora Lee Jackson and Nova Lene Jackson hosted and guests included Mr and Mrs Loasetter Mrn Thomas and others. Trips to Grenloch LaGrange Glenloch and W. M Jackson's home are listed with various relatives.
Miss Martha Preeman spent Sunday with Miss Bell Daniel. Mr. and Mrs. E. Ti Freeman and Yat the daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Daniel. Miss Belle Daniel saw Florence Tillman on Saturday. Mr. Jim Daniel stays a week with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Freeman.
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