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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
9
A national plea for unity backs war support as households of Carroll county are urged to fund the War Savings Stamp drive by June 28. The message highlights sacrifices, calls for citizen backing, and notes Hon. W. Wright’s bid for re election in the Fourth District after succeeding Judge Adamson.
War time appeal urges women to train as nurses for home and field service. It cites Surgeon General targets of 25,000 nurses, outlines courses in hygiene and first aid, and stresses patriotic duty to support troops in France. Enlistment details point to Carrollton Temple, Ga, and Carroll County Chapter leadership.
Hogs for sale to the highest bidder will go at 12 o clock Tuesday. Ten eight month old hogs weighing 150 to 200 pounds each, with potential to reach 200 to 400 pounds for fall. Sale at Bledsoe's barn near J R Styles. Fourth District Agricultural Agent J A Johnson in Carrollton. to be at A M School after July 1. We welcome Mr Johnson and family.
By order of Carroll county Board of Education an election is ordered to elect Trustees for school districts. The vote will be held Saturday July 27 1918 and annually thereafter on the fourth Saturday in July under same rules as county officials. June 17 1918 J K Smith President V D Whatll y Secretary.
A letter from W. P. Hamby urges Carroll County residents to volunteer for agricultural defense and wartime food production. He calls on local officials and various professionals to organize volunteers to work without pay, criticizing German militarism and urging action next Thursday by thirty four young white men leaving unfished crops to prepare for wartime needs.
Y P M S program lists events for the evening at 7 30 with hymns Bible lesson Mark 2 22 27 Lovce Smith Lord's Prayer reading by Lyilia Tanner Agnes Adams Paling Stevens instrumental solo Margaret Hearn readings Some Japanese Customs Grammar Marion Orider Superstition Martha Jackson Home Elizabeth Copeland songs announcements Loyce Smith president Pauline Stevens secretary.
A man from John L. Moore & Sons in Admita GA lost his cement bi focal glasses with a gold frame and table temples about three weeks ago. The bar owner can reclaim them by presenting the prescription and paying for the Free Press copy.
One good second-hand Foyt Touring car and one second-hand Chevrolet are offered for sale by W E Jacobs at Carrefiton Auto Supply Tanner Atroct.
Church notices report weekly prayer meetings at private homes hosted by members including Mrs D G Wilson at 57 Maple Street and upcoming appointments. July communion planned and church groups welcome visitors. several members listed for travel and new memberships noted.
Mr and Mrs Charles C Askew announce the marriage of their daughter Belle to Mr Charlie Clifton Carter on Saturday June 1 at 10 1 at the home of Rev A Ed mmiddson in Allinti The groom is a sergeant electrician in the aviation corps stationed at Garden City Long Island NY The Rome District Conference held in the city church last week was profitable with Miss Theadisia Wailoa a missioner from China attending and inspiring. The conference officers did efficient work and Rev J M Claymore preached the gospel at the First Baptist. The ring is struck with carelessness about landing. The pastor endorses every word and urges support for War Savings Stamps and church work. Stand by your church Sunday School and the Kingdom of God.
The Local Board states it had no knowledge of Wichard Thomas Irel's enlistment and did not publish earlier notices. It is reported Mr. Folland asserts the citizen served bravely for the country, and the board declines further disclosure.
Miss Minnie Crockett and Mr Leo Edgeworth were married on Sunday afternoon June 16 by Rev J M Dy Stallings. The couple are receiving congratulations from their friends amid happy reflections on the new union.
In a June heat, leaders like Bishop W. R. Lambeth oversee Southern Methodist war work. The message urges readers to stay hopeful, maintain good humor, and bolster patriotism as the long days transition toward historic times.
The Baptist Tabernacle announces guest preacher Rev W W Roop from Brinkley Arkansas will speak Sunday morning at 11 o clock as the pastor is away at a meeting. No Sunday evening service due to revival at First church.
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