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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Charlie Wager and children visited relatives this week while Miss Bunning Stevens hosted a small gathering. Attendees included Minaux Pihel Smith Opal Maynard Delphin Wexter, dewell Shell Inez Robson Mexyey Braey Smith Robert Robigon Leon Tarpley Roy Earnest R Y Piller and EB. 8, Wro ner of Waterbury Conn.
The family thanks friends for sympathy and deeds after the death of their daughter and sister Miss Tommie Walker. They express deep appreciation and pray for friends to be such in times of trouble. Signed by J M Walker Misa Mattie Walker J BR Walker and Family and Mrs J A Harman and Family.
A letter from W. T. Hendon thanks neighbors for kind deeds and flowers during illness. The note mentions prayers and blessings and expresses gratitude for support from the Bodetal community. A small advertisement lists items and prices, including a wrist watch for $30 and a 20 year Hyrels case for $16.25, indicating a sale promotion by CBEEL & HARPEA.
A flurry of regional travel and visits fills Carrollton and nearby towns as residents tour Atlanta, Tallapoosa, West Point, and LaGrange. Notables include Terrell Robison, Ruth Kramer, J. P. Erwin, Tyre Watson Jr., and J. J. Smith. Attendees also plan events, receptions, and meetings, with notable trips to Florida and Texas for business, revival efforts in Bartlett, and a Winston convention in Atlanta.
Frederick Stone discovers his own play on stage while watching Victoria Green star in The Romance. He realizes Julia Arnold, his former fiancée, wrote it and forgives him as she reveals herself during the curtain call. The reunion follows years of separation and memory.
Local readers report busy week sowing oats and tending gardens while families visit relatives. Advertisements promote watches and savings offers from CRBEL & JIARPER.
Pleasant Grove residents enjoy the pleasant weather as Thao farmers start on their 1921 crop. Mr. and Mrs FR Mixon hosted Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs Wallace Wilson Mr. and Mrs Charles Davis and their son James. Also visiting were Mr. W S Bagwell and daughter Lois Mrs J T Mixon Mrs EB J Lane Birs R A Yates and Raymond and Margaret Yates who motored to the area.
Carrollton residents visited friends in Villa Rica and Atlanta last week. Mrs. Earl Embry plans to move to Dallas with her husband. Miss Mildred Wilson stayed with Miss Johnnie Lion Hixon while Mr. and Mrs. Griffies hosted relatives. Charley Stallings and Jim Sharp visited family. Best wishes to The Free Press. An ad promotes a wrist watch for $16.25 and a card case for 3.75, calling unusual values to stimulate buying.
The Eidson family mourns the loss of baby Charles Eidson after a Sunday illness. The obituary expresses faith that the child has reached a heavenly home and offers comfort to parents and relatives, urging them to look toward eternal joy and reunion in a home not made with hands.
A string of social visits fills a recent weekend and week in the Oak Grove Carrollton and Tulett areas. George Spence stayed with Henry Little while Opal Jones and Kate Morris visited nearby families. Mrs Spence and her young son dined with the James Storys. Thelma and Pauline Shadin ger visited Jennie Mote. Allen Chandler and baby spent time with W L Little. Raburn Abercramibe visited his mother in Tal Inpooat. Warner Sailors and Rhuel Harris visited friends in Carrollton and Roopville. Oak Ridge singers traveled to Bethesda, listing performers including Leone Little Nannie Little Joshe Little Jennie Mote Jim Little Honey Little Lester Lyle and Melvin Lane. The candy pulling by Mr BR Mote was enjoyed by all. Thelma and Pauline Shadinger visited Star Point school Friday afternoon. Dess Staples of Roopville visited Sunday School. A note closes with advertisements for wrist watches and card cases from Oreel & Harper.
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