War Industries Board Urges Curtailment of Nonessential Industry
A circular from the War Industries Board and the War Service Committee warns that new industrial ventures not essential to the war effort should be discouraged and may face priority resistance. It cites plans for nonessential public buildings and new plants as wasteful of labor, materials, and capital needed for war, urging firms to halt or scale back output and proceed at their peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industries Board
Ntional Priorities Board
War Service Committee
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
L. G. Hardman
Georgia
The
Fuel Administration
United States
Woman's Improvement Club to Meet July 6
The Bowden Junction club will meet Saturday July 6 at 5 00 pm in the park. After business an program includes recitations by Ruth Smith Lizzie Raburn and Esther Earnest plus a string band. Ice cream will be sold and attendees may bring lunches for a picnic supper. Cor Sec Mrs J E Earnest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowden Junction
Woman’s Improvement Club
Ruth Smith
Esther Earnest
Lizzie Raburn
Jet
J. E, Earnest
Mandeville Mothers Urgently Asked to Bring Children
Mothers in the Mandeville district urged to bring all children aged one to five for weighing measuring and registration at Bowdyn Junction on Saturday July 6 from 2 30 to 5 o clock. Those unable to attend may notify Mrs Dr Smith who will visit homes to register at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandeville
Bowdyn Junction
Dr. Smith
Any
Mother's Club Meeting Highlights and Next Host
The Mother's Club met with Mrs. Newt Spence on the first Monday in June. A program on Morward was enjoyed. Tea and salad were served. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. C. M. Taner on Dixie Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother's Club
Newt Spence
All Day Singing Event At Needmore This July
A notice announces an all day singing at Needmore on the third Sunday in July. Organizers invite neighbors and singers to attend and join in the community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needmore
Time to Fight the Boll Weevil Now
Farmers urged to begin a thorough search for old boll weevils and punctured squares in cotton fields, especially near last year’s cotton, and to continue daily checks for the next weeks. Seek assistance from the county agent. report suspicious weevils for control before migratory activity increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Jones
Department of Agriculture
Carroll County
Ed T. Jackson
Something New of Carrollton Music Parlor Opens
H M Tyus opens a music parlor in his store in Carrollton to demonstrate Columbia Grafonolas and Columbia Records. The Grafonola features modern improvements and is pitched as a family joy for all ages with July’s new pieces available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Tyus
Columbia
For Sale One Syrup Mill and Pan in Turner
Sale notice lists one syrup mill and pan for sale in Turner County near Carrollton Georgia. Reading details indicate location and item description. Confirmed by local notice format with buyer inquiry potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Sats
Carrollton, Ga
Remember the Soldier From The Farm Remember the Soldier From The Farm
A community appeal lists soldiers leaving on June 27 for Camp Gordon with a call to neighbors to protect crops left behind. Names and hometowns across Carrollton Whitesburg Bowdon Junction Villa Rica Temple and surrounding areas are given for the drafted men who will leave unfinished fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Gordon
Samuel Seals Wella
Whitesburg
Sam David Long
Bowdon Junction
Claud B. Grimes
Carollton
Wm. O. Robinson
Graham
Ala
Tather H. Braswell
Tomes Leonard Cottle
Carrollton
Herbert R. Blandenbury
R. Turner
Bowdon
John C. Holley
Willia Wesley Norton
Carl Raymond Chance
Temple
Joseph Alton Davenport
Whitesbourg
Henry Graig Robinson
James Solon Brown
James Warren Meara
Waco
Joseph Glenn Moore
Villa Rica
James Edgar Couch
Wm. A. Robinson
Burwell
George Pierce Reid
Floyd Davis Bowden Junction
Alva Lucius Smith
Nathan Floyd Danberry
Wright aims for reelection in Georgia fourth district race
Incumbent W C Wright of Coweta faces challenger Joe Dunham of Marion in a forthcoming congressional contest in the fourth district. Reports indicate Wright will file for reelection in Sunday papers while Dunham may announce soon. The campaign unfolds as supporters discuss prospects and potential opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Wright
Coweta
Joe Dunham
Marion
Tt Ia
A. P. Persons
Hie le
Dunham
Wright
POE
Minn
Enquirer
Carroll Boy Killed in France Telegraph Confirms
The parents of Jethro Shoemake received a telegram confirming his death in action in France on May 22. The notice cites an official telegraph message from the war department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
France
Jethro Shoemake
Major Lyle Named To Governor's Staff
Major William C. Lyle of the United States medical reserve has been appointed by the governor and is now in Atlanta fulfilling duties of his new post. A longtime secretary of the Georgia State Medical Association and editor of the State Medical Journal, he is a native of Carroll County and is praised by friends for his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Lyle
United States ‘Medical Réserve
Atlanta
Major Lyle
Georgia State Medical Association
State Medical Journal
Lyle
Carol County
Canning Club Girls Open Questionnaire Drive and Short Course
The Canning Club announces a questionnaire drive for members and a planned short course in late July. It urges members to join canning activities to reduce food loss and requests responses via the court house office. The Local Board began mailing questionnaires to June registrants, with 215 on record and 25 percent mailed daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canning Club
W. D. Whatley
Howie
Revival Ends at First Baptist Church After Two Weeks
The revival meeting at First Baptist Church concluded Wednesday after two weeks of sermons by Rev. Haymore who delivered many powerful messages. He was warmly received and made many friends during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Haymore
Chris Han
Shirley C Boykin Considered for State Senate Seat
Hon. Shirley C Boykin is being groomed by friends to run for state senator from the district. He is weighing the matter and will inform friends of his intentions shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley C. Boykin
Boykin
Fitts Drug Store Promotes Rieger’s California Perfumes
Bob Fitts Proprietor invites trial orders for Rieger’s Californian Perfumes. The shipment includes Honey Suckle Japanese Peach Bud California Clover Crabapple Special Jockey Club White Rose Special Pasadena Rose Pato Alto Pink, praised as none better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieger
Pato Alto
Fitts Drug Store
Bob Fitts
Georgia Whitesburg school bill repeal notice
Notice from June 25 1918 announces introduction in the Georgia General Assembly of a bill to repeal an act approved August 10 1907 authorizing Whitesburg to establish a public school system maintain a board of school commissioners and for other purposes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
State of
Georgia
Whitesburg
W. L. Little Loses Home Farm in Destructive Fire
A Saturday 2 a m fire at Oak Ridge destroyed W L Little’s dwelling barn crib cow barn well shelter buggy garden and all provisions with little house contents saved and no insurance. Fire suspected to start from roof sparks during a droning day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EL. Little
Oak Ridge
Shopping offer promises big savings on suits and fabrics
Readers can save on men’s suits from 12.05 down from 16.50 and on other garments with discounts of 1 to 3 dollars per pair. Brown sheeting priced at 17 1-2 cents and silk hosiery discounted 25 to 50 cents per pair invite a visit to Tyus's store for an attractive display and friendly service.
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Carrollton
I. M. Tyna
Tyo
HL. M. Tyus
Tyus
Weather and Crop Conditions in Georgia 1918 Synopsis
Weather across Georgia shows showers in many counties while central areas face dry, injuring crops. A June 17 wind storm damaged peaches, boll weevil damage increases in the south. Cotton varies by region with good growth in central-northern areas, grain generally sound, corn thriving in lowlands, upland corn needing rain. Tobacco, sweet potatoes, field peas, beans, and peanuts report varying progress with rains needed in some counties. Watermelons and cantaloupes begin shipping in south Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Ja Bey
South Georgia
C.F. von Herrman
Meterologiat
Patriotic Rally at Victory July 4 1938
A patriotic rally is planned at Victory on July 4 1938 with notable speakers. Dinner will be served at noon and refreshments available. Proceeds benefit the Red Crown and the event is open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Farmers High School
Carroll County S S Convention Plans July Meetings
The Carroll County Sunday School Association executive committee met to approve a program for the county convention on July 20 and 21. Glowing reports suggested Carroll will reach the gold star county in Sunday School work. Delegates from all districts are urged to prepare, with complete program details to be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Sunday School Association
Aranged
Carrol
Gold Star County
Couity
Brooks
Geo
Harper, JR
U S Will Launch 100 Ships July Fourth
Washington reports Independence Day will see the launch of at least 100 vessels, totaling 526 668 deadweight tons, as workers push to complete six more hulls for the global splash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Card of Thanks to Bowden Junction Community
Mr. Editor I and Mrs Pittman thank Bowden Junction for kindness during my illness. We praise Dr G W Smith as a faithful physician and neighbor. Wishing success to him and the community. The summer term of the school will open Monday July 8 with opening exercises. I will preach to the children at the Methodist church next Sunday at 3:00. A A Pittman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bawden Junction
Red Cross Notes Urge Bowdon Junction Meeting
Community members urged to attend Red Cross organization meeting at Pirot Baptist Church Bowdon Junction next Friday at 9 00 a m to form a Traneh Chapter. Thirty one local youths departed for camp with promises of support from Red Cross and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdon Junction
Red Coast
Pirot Baptist Church
Inlay
Carroll County Unit Meeting Called for July 2 1918
The Carroll County Executive Committee and Board meet at Carrollton city hall at 3 50 p m Tuesday July 2 1918. Reports on women s war work are expected and plans for community councils in every district are discussed. A nominating committee for officers and a county unity chairman will be appointed. All mothers and women of the county are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofich
Carrollton City Hall
County Unity
Pieage
Carroll County
W. W. Baskin
Carroll County Walt
Mirs
Betty R. Cobb
Saw Mill For Sale or Trade Notice
Scene if you want a good 12 horsepower J I Case Traction engine and pumber 1 Frick saw mill and a 48 inch inserted tooth saw all in good condition Will sell or exchange for good property M BULLARD SB0St At Bullard Go
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Case
100 Mules Wanted For Carrollton Auction
Advertises 100 army mules of any size and age for sale at Carrollton on July 2nd. Details note Thomas Carroll and Burson & Chambers as contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Thessay
Thomas Carroll
Burson & Chambers Baru
Missing Lavaliere Reward Notice on Local Streets
Lost Saturday the 224d one saltire lavalier without chain on square Tanner or Dixie streets. Please return to G M Hogan at Pold's state for reward.
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Square
Tanner Or
Dixie Streets
G. M. Hogan
Pold’s
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Dr. Hardman
Industries Board
Woman's Improvement Club
Mandeville District
Mother’s Club
R Carrollton
Jo, Canning
Questionaires
Tueatayta
Beyn
Kame Og
Claes I
State Senate
Rieger’s
California
W. L. Little
U.S
Red
Nou
RED Cross
American Red Cross
Red Cross Rooms
Carroliton
Mra M
Grim, Mra. Grus
Carrofitoma
Carroll County Unit Meeting
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