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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1921

Page

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SEEKS TO SEPARATE CHURCH AND STATE

Atlanta readers discuss a constitutional amendment introduced by Wa D Upstraw aiming at complete separation of church and state in all American towns counties and commonwealths. The measure prohibits using tax funds to found maintain or aid religious bodies institutions or sectarian organizations and argues federal constitutional remedy is needed to curb local and national abuses.

Atlanta Congress Wa. D. Upstiuw Georgia America Upstraw Maxsachuvaotta Minute Men of America

Refined sugar hits new low in New Orleans

In New Orleans on June 20 the Federal Sugar Refining Co quoted refined granulated sugar at 5.75 per pound, the first drop below six cents in over five years. The note mentions fashion trends but stresses disposing of old garments first.

New Orleans Federal Sugar Refining Company

Flagman Loses Limbs In Cedartown Yard Accident

Bonnie Nations, 22, flagman on local freight No. 08 between Cedartown and Raymond, lost both legs and his right arm when struck by a baggage truck near the Carrollton depot crossing Monday about 10 30 am. He died two hours later at Memorial hospital. His father, a conductor on a Chattanooga to Griffin passenger run, accompanied the body home to Cedartown. He was recently married two months.

Bonnie Nations Cedartown Raymond Carrollton Depot Street Memorial Hospital Captain Nations Chattanooga Griffin

Verdict Against Southern R R for 10500

In city court last week Hy Ray obtained verdict and judgment for 10500 for injuries while employed by Southern Railway. Suit sought 30000. Ray, a flagman on a freight, was injured at Tank 41 near Temple when a moving train caused him to fall between cars. Defendants seek a new trial before Judge Leon Hood, first Monday in July.

Hy &. Ray Southern Railway Company Ray Thomas J. Lewis Stant Willis Smith Frefendant Company Maddox, McCanusy & Shumako Dalton Leon Hood

Vacancy Crisis in Government Jobs Owed to Low Wages

The piece claims many government posts are unfilled because wages are too low. It notes workers who once lived on $50 a month now see that amount as inadequate, likening it to feeding mosquitoes in a typical home.

Prodigal Son Parable Sermon at First Baptist Church

A Sunday sermon at the First Baptist Church interprets the Prodigal Son as a model of repentance. It stresses the wanderer recognizing sin, yearning for forgiveness, and returning to a loving Father who welcomes with joy, kisses, and abundant blessings.

Niko

Recital at City Hall Delights Packed Audience

The pupils of Miss Vivian Snead presented a Monday evening recital at city hall with over forty participants. The well trained class delivered engaging performances, each pupil performing her or his part competently before a full house.

City Hall Vivian Snead

Promises Made Easy Yet Hard to Fulfill

A brief reflection notes that making a promise is simple but keeping it is often the most challenging task, highlighting the gap between intention and action. It underscores personal integrity and the discipline required to follow through.

Hanson Held for Murder in Committal Trial

Committal trial before Judge Norman in Carrollton Saturday led to BBE Hanson being held to await grand jury action at the October term. his son Leo Hanson was discharged. Witnesses testified Ben Sticher was killed after a confrontation with Hanson and his son over a pistol and shot. Evidence showed Sticher, Tolbert, and witnesses at a thicket near the road. confrontation escalated when Hanson armed himself and fired, killing Sticher.

Co Norman Carrollton Beneraf Owas Ai. Hanson Rube On Hallife Aitcher Hanson Ben Stieher Banning Tolbert Nore Sticher Mitsher Ben Attchor Mr. Tol Fannon Mr. Hanson Mr. Tolbert Leo Hanson Attcher Lee Bucher Stichér Norman, Smith & Millican Boykin & Boy- Sin Confundade Actio Grand Jury Ceo Hanson

Carrollton Bank Contempt Charges Withdrawn in Bibb Case

In Macon on June 20 the Carrollton Bank contempt actions against bank officials and the law firm Boykin & Boykin were withdrawn. Mrs. W. Westbrook signed an order releasing the Equitable Life Assurance Society and allowing $10,000 to the Carrollton bank to satisfy a policy, ending the contempt proceedings. Judge Malcolm D. Jones noted the Boykin firm’s actions in Carroll Superior Court were contemptuous but found no intent to wrong.

Macon Carrollton Bank Ottir Boykin & Boykin Carrollton Equitable Life Assurings Carroll Superior Court Bible Superior Court Mra Westbrook Bank of Catrolton Equitable Life Assurance Society Insurance Company the Carroll Superior Court Hibb Superior Court Cas Jones Atlanta Constitution

May goes down in history with bold Jawa mowing event

The month of May this year is noted for a historic incident involving WO bhised mowing the Jawa with bulla, including four tires.

5AM Smith Dies After Operation in Hancock Lewis Hospital

Miam Smith age 22 of Burwell died Sunday night after an appendicitis operation at Hancock Lewis Hospital. Funeral and interment were held today at Antioch church at noon. He was the youngest son of J. B. Smith of Burwell, survived by his wife two brothers James of Carrollton Tie of Mr Zion and two sisters Mrs Pritt of Alabama and Mrs Charlie Bonner of Tennessee.

Miam Smith Burwell Hancock, Lewis Hospital Antioch Church

Sermons at First Baptist Church Highlight Spirit Offices

Dr. Gilbert Dobbs preached two sermons last Sunday at the First Baptist Church with morning remarks on the Offices of the Holy Spirit and a Sunday night sermon outlining the Prodigal Son. He plans to continue preaching brief sermons each Sunday night with gospel songs led by vocalist Jimmie Bishop in the chorus choir.

First Baptist Church Gilbert Dobbs Dobbs Jimmie Bishop

Lit Mu Club Sets Thursday Session on Modern Russian Music

The Lit Mu Club will meet Thursday at 3 30 with Miss Vivian Snead. The afternoon topic is Modern Russian Music and members will discuss composers and works from the period.

Vivian Snead

We Can t Win for Losing in a Hazy Ball Game Report

A garbled game recap laments poor umpiring and pitching, noting Watson’s 21 game hitting streak and Richards’s bare handed infield play. The piece criticizes the league presidency, cites Wagner and Johnson at the plate, and encourages support for the Inde team as they struggle to win despite hard hitting.

Moonshiners Overrun Georgia Mountains

Federal prohibition agents sweep North Georgia mountains finding the region littered with a tilla as raids strike Dawson county. Dozens of stills destroyed 200 gallons of whisky 20 000 gallons of beer 1200 pounds of sugar an automobile two mules and a wagon seized and five men arrested.

Atlanta North Georgia Dawson County

Hope for Future Defense as Boy Scouts Grow Up

A brief note suggests growing Boy Scouts will strengthen national defense in time. It emphasizes optimism about youth development and readiness for future service.

Boy Scouts

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