Rountree Checks Bankhead Highway Plans Across South
Secretary A Rountree of the Bankhead Highway Association returns from a two week trek from Washington to Atlanta with T B Plowman and Senator Bankhead. They conferred with road officials and bankers to officially locate the route from Washington to Atlanta and onward to Memphis. An locating committee will soon designate the highway from Washington to Atlanta with an early start anticipated around July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Als
Wf. A. Rountree
Dikhead National Highway Association
Bankhead Highway
Washington
Atlanta
T. 8. Plowman
United States
Bankhead
Memphis
Congress
American Automobile Association
Plowman
East
Tanja
Hes Bei Sting Ul Bilonius
Sewan
Ao Atptea
Gullford County
N. C
Cherokee County
North Carolina
Spartanburg County
Allanta
Little Rock
Ark
Little Miss Elizabeth Johnson Celebrates Seventh Birthday
Elizabeth Johnson held a birthday party on Wednesday afternoon to mark her seventh year. She and a few friends enjoyed games and refreshments including sherbet and cake in a cheerful, informal celebration.
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Wizabeth Johnson
Double Six Club Meeting With Mrs Haile in Janun Ala
A fragmentary note describes a meeting with Mrs A O Haile on a Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included J A Lott Miss Mat is Jones and Mrs H L Creel of Janun Alabama. A late afternoon salad course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Haile
Reguar Sembera Mya
J. A. Lott
Matis Jones
H. L. Creel
Janun
Ala
Bowdon College May Be Made Branch of State University
Citizens rally around three aims large U S flag raising the Bankhead Highway and a Bowdon College branch of the State University The plan would have Bowdon College property taken by the state to form a junior college normal school in Bowdon Trustees backed the idea and a mass meeting urged legislative approval as local leaders prepared to push the proposal in the forthcoming session Carroll County Bowdon and area leaders vow strong support for the project as a public uplift effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Georgia
Atlanta
Bankhead
State University
Bankhead Highway
Carroll County
Sara
Bowdon College
General Assembly
H. J. Renven
Roy
Thos. M. Elliott
Bowdon
Col
E.T. Stead
Carrollton
Athens
University Board of Trustees
Triatees
Jenna W. P. Smith
Joe ‘Lovrorn
W. Bartow
Biot I
G. W. Burson
W. T. Beck
A. J. Fleming
Carroll County Volunteers Honor Roll Names Grown Men Enlisting
The following Carroll county men enlisted with Corporal Catron at the army recruiting office in the Post Office building since June 5. Robert L Werson infantry, Robert D Jackson hospital corps, Henry M Dial infantry, Colvin P Carroll hospital corps, Carl V Chappell infantry, Damon Miller quartermaster, Oliver D Harris infantry, James B Hudson infantry, Ben H Jones infantry, James W Crawford infantry, William E Durrett infantry, Otis Smith infantry, James B Wallach infantry, Grady Smith infantry.
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Carroll County
Catron
Army Recruiting Office
Postoflea
Robert L, Werson
Robert D. Jackson
Henry M. Dial
Colvin P. Carroll
Carl V. Chappell
Damon Miller
Oliver D. Harris
James 8
Hudson
Ben H, Jones
James W, Crawford
William E. Durrett
Otis Smith
Wallach
Grady Smith
Bonita Theatre invites Carrollton residents to free week
W L McClure invites men women and children to visit the Bonita Theatre in Carrollton as guests all of next week from Monday June 25 to Saturday June 30. Viewers are asked to critique the motion pictures on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Bonita Theatre
Carrolton
W. UL. McClure
The
Bonita
Bowdon Loses Noted Citizen W T Johnson Sr at 58
Bowdon Ga June 20 1917 community mourns the death of W T Johnson Sr found in a field on his plantation from heart failure His death followed a casual talk with friends He left a wife eight children and broad kinship In Bowdon he helped found local business and supported Bowdon College He was a Baptist church founder and a longtime citizen with deep local ties Services were at Bowdon Baptist Church with large attendance Interment in Bowdon Cemetery and sincere expressions of sympathy from many friends and relatives
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Bowdon
W. T. Johnson
Tin
Ig Fa
Ant
Bowdon Baptist Church
J. B
Johnson
Wemory
Bowdon College
Baptist Church
Mr. Johnson
Eea Ee Vaann
LaGrange
Johnson Ia
Charlssa Vance Johnson
Bawdon
Henry
Atlanta
W. A. Alsanbrook
Cuthbert
D. N. Johnston
Toe Jolson
Meridian
Miss
King
Lotrange
Mra
J. Jy
Lovvern
Downs
Burnie Cooley
Six year old Daniell child killed by lightning
The six year old daughter of Col and Mrs W S Daniell of Newnan was killed by lightning Thursday evening on a farm near Lowell across the river. Danial and other children were present. Mr C O Askew, a brother in law of Mr Daniell, was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dot
Col
W. SI. Daniell
Newnan
Demonstration in Canning Beans at A M College
A canning beans demonstration is set for Tuesday at the Agricultural and Mechanical College. It starts at 10 a.m. Mrs V D Whatley, Home Demonstration Agent, invites all interested in canning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Griffin's Wheat Showcases New Grain Variety
Mr J J L Griffin of Zion presents seven inch long wheat heads with an average of five grains per mesh. The new variety, developed by Griffin over three years, was displayed Monday alongside fine samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J, J, L, Griffin
Zion
Griffin
Auto Crank Lost Near Overland This Weekend
Lost an auto crank Sunday June 10 between Hulett and Band Hill. Finder is asked to return the crank to Front Press Office, Royce T. Roberts, Carrollton, R. Contact Robert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Hulett
Band Hill
Finder Pleawe
Frop Press
Royce T. Lt. Roberts
Carrollton
Miss Lizzie Curtis Pioneer of Carrollton Dies at 88
Miss Lizzie Curtis, a pioneer citizen of Carrollton, died last Saturday June 16 at age 88. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon by Rev. W. T. Hamby, with burial in the city cemetery. Surviving sister Mia Julia Kingaberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Curtis
Carrollton
W. T. Hamby
Mia
Julia Kingaberg
Mrs Croel Hosts Rock War Party for Misa Reid
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs W J Croel entertained a small congenial party honoring guest Misa Mozelle Reid of Hogansville. After several games of rock ware s played, Mrs Croel served iced tea and sandwiches in a dollar a year Free Press renewal notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Croel
Misa Mozelle Reid
Hoganaville
Legislature To Meet June 27th In Atipatn Ga
June 16 wide inter party activity marks the opening for Congress terms on June 27 as lawmakers gather in Atipatn. Veterans such as Speaker Willian Burwell of Sparta face a factional fight for the speakership with Gahn N Holder of Jackson and Mathan Culpepper of Morlwotler in the race. The clerk and secretary appointments are tied to ongoing contest within the House and Senate factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atipatn
Aéive
Sorato
Acadion
Umlal
Willian HL. Burwell
Sparta
Burwell
Mays
Gahn N. Holder
Jackson
Mathan Culpepper
Morlwotler
Woldpe
Minirck Moore
Acanien
The Fall of a Nation at City Opera House Carrollton
A highly promoted silent epic by Thomas Dixon titled The Fall of a Nation will be shown at the City Opera House in Carrollton on Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 30. The film stars a popular author and eminent American composer in a war epic with comedy episodes. Showings are 2:30 p.m. and 8:10 p.m. Admission 25 or 40 cents. Tickets on sale at the Bonita theatre or by W L McClure for details.
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Alug
America
City Opera House
Carrollton
Thomas Dixon
Javern
Sterling Dramatic Art
Nation
Ben
Newsapert
Bonita Theatre
Esphene
W. L. McClure
Judge W. Adams on War and Allies Support Visit Home
Judge W Adams and Judge Adamson returned to Washington Thursday night after a few days here. Judge Adamson is noted as a potential member of the Interstate Commerce Commission to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon. Judson Clements who died in Washington Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge W. , Adamaon
Washington
Judge Adamson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Judson. Clements
Kinney and Smith Mercantile Firm Dissolution Notice
Dissolution notice for the firm Kinney and Smith doing business in Temple Georgia. J G Smith retires from the partnership. Kenney continues the business at the same site, assumes all liabilities, and will collect all outstanding indebtedness. Dated June 7, 1947. J G Smith and C C Kinney.
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J. G. Smith
Kenney
Fim
Kinney & Smith
St Temple
Agi
J. G. Amith
C. C, Kinnoy
First Baptist Girls Auxiliary entertaining from Miss Nell Cobb
On Tuesday afternoon the Girls Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church was delightfully entertained by Miss Nell Cobb. About twenty attendees included members and invited guests. Progressive conversation followed by interesting games, and late hour refreshments were served.
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First Baptist Church
Nell Cobb
Carroll County Sunday School Convention Program
Interdenominational Carroll County Sunday School Convention to be held at Melrose Union Sunday School. June 30 and July 31 feature devotional periods, talks on cooperation, and programs for teachers and grownups. Noted speakers include Mina Daisy Major and D. W. Sling with sessions on evangelistic opportunities and cooperation in Sunday school work. Official notices urge all Sunday School workers in Carroll County to attend.
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Melrose Union Sunday School
Bowdon
Baturday
Campbell
Tamby
Rew We. T
Conacy
Mina Daisy Major
Georgia Sunday School Association
Mme
W. Lin
Georgia Sunday School
H. A. Engen
Jamien Benll
C. Q. Martin
John of. Brooks
Bong
Mike Dalay Mager
D. W. Sling
Adjonrn
Rov
Anderson
Ev. T. M
Ehioét
W Sims
Daisy Magos
Notich
Carroll County
Carroll County Sunday School Association
L. K. Smith
John T., Hixon
Officers for McIntosh Reserve Chapter 1917 18 elected
The McIntosh Reserve Chapter held its latest meeting to elect officers for 1917 18. Named were Mrs C K Henderson as regent Mrs A A Simonton as vice regent Miss Almarino Slade as secretary and registrar Mrs J S Lowrey Jr as treasurer and Mrs T E Meadows as historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh Reserve
Uear
C. K. Henderson
A. A. Simonton
Almarino Slade
J. 8. Lowrey, Jr
TE. B. Meadows
Notice to City Tax Payers on 30 Day Objections
Notice that the city tax books have closed and all parties have 30 days from this date to file objections to assessments made by the board. Dated June 21, 1917. Ralph Meeks, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walph Meeks
Foster Parent for Georgians in War
The Red Cross will act as a foster parent for soldiers in France and for those left behind. American troops must be cared for from departure to homecoming, and large funds are urged to support relief in Belgium and France through government and private subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Carrollton
Sudsit
France
Ufa
Mr. Hoover
Hin Magnificent
Belgium
Educational Summer School Promises Modern Teaching Methods
A summer school program offers practical training at six dollars for two months. Experienced teachers are secured and state insights are updated to cover August examinations. Teachers with appropriate licenses gain pay tied to their license grade, and M. J. Brittain will attend on July 2 for county teachers to discuss Georgia school laws and compulsory attendance.
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Sune
Qio
Meense Asleas
Pouchera
Georgia
M. J Brittain
Farmers urged to bring best wheat and oats to fair
Farmers are urged to bring a few samples of their best wheat and oats to the fair this fall for judging and display at the agricultural event. The notice emphasizes quality and readiness for the upcoming fair activities.
Holstein Heifer for Sale by Local Farmer
A Holstein heifer aged about six months is offered for sale by Roger B. Meeks. The seller states he has no suitable place to keep the animal and seeks a purchaser.
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Eagle
Roger B. Meeks
Wanted Fresh Eggs and Country Produce Ad
Wanted fresh eggs country butter and poultry also charcoal write ACA With ers cash produce company 1 James Street Atlanta Go 76 21 2tpd i Oregon
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ACA
Cash Produce Company
James Street
Atlanta
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Rountree
Elizabeth Johnson
Uncle Sam
Carrole County
Griffin's Wheat
Free Press
MUGH
Kurwell
Bpeaker
Oliver
Prugident
Renate 18
Hayues
Dixon
W. &, Adamson
KR. M. Lovvorn
B. Wi Sima. Visid
Farwell
McIntosh Reserve Chapter
Franch
Cluthes
Hue
Trange
V. D. Whatley
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