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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1921

Page

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Tabernacle Y P U Delegates Attending West Point Meeting

Mesars. Erig Johnson Percy Smith Peter Lovvorn Claude Hendon W D Stanley and Ernest Mambrick left early Wednesday morning to attend the Y P U meeting at West Point yesterday as delegates from the Tabernacle church Y X U. They were instructed to invite that body to meet in Carrollton next year. The young men are enthusiastic about Carrollton hosting the convention and believe 300 delegates could attend with local support.

Erig Johnson Percy Smith Peter Lovvorn Claude Hendon W. D. Stanley Ernest Mambrick Ca. Winn West Point P Lay Carrollton

Commencement Sermon and Graduation at Bremen High

The commencement sermon will be preached at Bremen High School auditorium by Hoy J. M. Bagwell of Car Tolston at eleven a m May 8. Everyone invited to attend. Graduation exercises follow at the same place on Monday May sun at eight p m. Six diplomas to be awarded five young women and one young man. They are Minson Helen Biggers Ruth Golling Beulah Maude Goldin Velma Sharpe Laura May Redding and Walker Carpenter.

Bremen High School Hoy J. M. Bagwell Car- Tolston Minson Helen Biggers Ruth Golling Beulah Maude Goldin Velma Sharpe Laura May Redding Mr. Walker Carpanter

Notice to Masons in Carroll Chapter No 22

On the evening of May 12th a convocation of Carroll Chapter No 22 R A M will be held with Temple Keepville and Bowdon in attendance. A sumptuous supper will be prepared. Several pant grand officers and present grand officers will attend including Companion Jamoa W Taylor W G England and A Harve pant grand high priests. The degrees of Most Excellent Master and Royal Arch will be conferred. Harry Moore High Priest.

Sacred Harp Singing at Harmony on fifth Sunday in May

An all day Sacred Harp singing will be held at Harmony Bowdon Junction the fifth Sunday in May. Attendees are asked to bring their song books. O F Lambert.

Harmony Bowdon Junction O. F. Lambert Peoples Bank

Cutting his wife and himself with a razor in Georgia tragedy

Sycamore Georgia May 2 Oscar Trudgins a former resident suddenly attacked his wife while shaving and cut her throat He then slashed his own throat Neighbors say he has been mentally unsound Doctors fear for the wife's recovery and consider the husband beyond hope Both were formerly from Villa Rica Mrs Hudgins Miss Myrtia Smith of Villa Rica is identified as the former bride of Hudgins The couple moved to South Georgia about five years ago

Sycamore Oscar Trudgins Hudgins Atlanta Constitution Agtheas Villa Rien Mra Judgins Myrtia Smith John William Smith Villa Riea South Georgia

Why Teachers Teach School

An excerpt from the Home Circle Column urges teachers to teaching for good and the pay, not to gripe, and to endure hardships cheerfully. It stresses dignity in labor, patience, and avoiding constant complaint about salaries or status while sowing seeds for future generations.

John Mary Home Circle

Bouquet for Mrs Betty Cobb at Newnan Memorial Day

Mrs Betty Cobb of this city was invited to Newnan to deliver the memorial day address. She accepted and gave an eloquent, stirring oration praised for patriotism and tribute to the South’s heroes. Miss Selom Long introduced the speaker and the paper promises full texts in a future issue.

Betty Cobb Newnan Selom Long Appesh Dbattie Reynolds Cobb Carrollton South Hasher Mids Long

Sunday School Convention Program in Villa Rica and Temple

Villa Rica and Temple Diatriot Bom bay School hosts a Sunday School convention on May 8, 1924 beginning 9:30 p m with devotional exercises led by Mose West and a Sunday School lesson by W B Candler. An address by B D, Georgia general superintendent follows at 11 am. Evening sessions include sermons, committee appointments, and multiple Mother’s Day themed programs. attendees asked to wear white roses in memory of mothers.

Villa Rica Temple Bombay Cord Mose West W. B. Candler B.D Georgia W.T. Irvin Erder Henry Vandike Dudge Geall T. W. Dimmock 8. C. Fielder

A M Commencement Sermon Next Sunday In Carrollton

Dr B G Smith formerly of Emory University now at Newnan First Methodist will preach the commencement sermon for the Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School on Sunday May 8 at eleven in the First Methodist church Carrollton. Class day exercises are scheduled for Friday May 6 in the academic auditorium. Saturday evening the senior plays The Kentucky Bell will be presented. Dr Andrew M Soule president of the Georgia State College of Agriculture will deliver the annual commencement address Monday at 11. Carrollton and county friends are urged to attend.

B. G. Smith Emory University First Methodist Church Newnan Agricultural and Mechanical School Carrollton Smith Elays Andrew M. Soule Georgia State College of Agriculture Soule Carroll County

CGRN Club Boys Hold Rally in Carrollton May 4

In Carrollton county, the CGRN Club held a Wednesday rally with about 70 boys present. County Agent Jackson presided, Miho Apenkera and Jacks outlined plans for co operative sales and youth project funding, while Bank official Sims announced future prize support. State agent Cunningham described college and girls club plans, and Director Hill praised the meeting as the best in the South.

Worrall County Gorn Club Carrollton Gideon BT Dackson Miho Apenkera Jacks Pinan Simg Owikens Bank Lnn V. Cunningham Cunningham Parker Club H and Girls Carroll County Waaths State of Georgia W. D. Whatley H Bu Pringigal Garth Hill Washington, D. C South Boya Eveen Avon

Education in Japan vs the United States debate

Miss Garner, professor at the Moreur School of Journalism, described Japan’s higher enrollment and larger share of trained teachers. She praised Japanese youths for clear career aims by age twelve and noted personal growth from studying Japan, while stressing ongoing Christian work and global aims.

Japan United States Misa Virginia Garner Moreur School of Journalism Miss Garner Misa Garner Asia Christ

Notice to Carrollton Voters on Registration and May Bond Election

Notice to voters of Carrollton Georgia urges registration before May 10 for a bonds election. It states Thoga qualified and registered to Iyeto for the October 6 1920 mayor and council race and that those who have since registered or may register by May 10 may vote. Registration book remains open at the city clerk's office. A K Snead mayor and Jd H Thomasson clerk sign.

Thoga Iyeto Carrollton A. K. Snead H. Thomasson

Bridge Club Honors And Salad After Games

Mrs. P. L. Shaefer hosted the bridge club on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. J. T. A. Herndon earned the high score and received a Lovely Honore prize. A salad course followed the games. Invited guests included Mrs. H. A. Willey of Griffin and Misses Susie Tanner and Clare Holderness.

P. L. Shaefer JT. A. Herndon H. A. Willey Griffin Susie Tanner Clare Holderness

Capes and McClung Tie The Knot In May Ceremony

Miss Lillie Mase Capes and Mr Ollie McClung were united in marriage last Sunday May 1 with Rev H P Shell officiating.

Lillie Mase Capes Ollie McClung H. P. Shell

Shadrix and Cartwright Wed in Quiet Home Ceremony

Miss Dora Shadrix and Mr Wade Cartwright quietly married at home this Sunday by Rev H F Shell, at Brer Toom Jeab. The couple shared a simple service in the presence of family members.

Dora Shadrix Wade Cartwright Rev H. FP. Shell

Mother's Day Plans at Roopville Church

Roopville Methodists schedule a special Mother’s Day events next Sunday. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. led by mothers, 11:00 a.m. sermon on Mothers and A.... 2:00 p.m. Division Sunday School Convention, 7:30 p.m. Epworth Lyceum pageant and sermon to follow. Wear a rose to honor mothers.

Methodists of Roopville Epworth “Lyngne

Vote for Bonds last word from us is a push

The text urges readers with a blunt call to action VOTE FOR BONDS. It frames the message as the final word from the source, presenting a direct civic appeal without additional context or counterpoints.

Death Notice for Miss Pauline Dimmock at Age Thirty Seven

Ming Vauling Dimmock died at home on Sins Street after a prolonged illness. Funeral held Wednesday at 3 from the home by Rev W E Dozier. Burial in city cemetery. Survived by father Thor W Dimmock, two brothers Thos and Webb, three sisters Mere Kimmmott Sharp Mrs Wogh Cobb. Family resides in Atlanta.

Carroutet Sins Street Rov W. BE. Dozier Taurange Thor. W. Dimiweeck Atlanta Thos Biney Mere Kimnmott Sharp Wogh Cobb Bertha Dimmock

Florida letter from T W Steel Leesburg May 3 1921

Leesburg Florida May 3 1921 T W Steel reports arrival at Tavaroa and decision to stay in Leesburg for work. notes high board low wages eight dollars a week, orange groves and ripe fruit nearby, roads improving and friendly people. promises another letter next week.

Leesburg Fla Free Preas Tavaroa Leenburg Florida Loonburg T. W, Sterl

Shady Grove All-Day Singing Public Notice

Shady Grove announces a date change for the all-day singing to the second Sunday in May. Church clerk Dewey Harris invites all singers and ministers to attend and bring new books if available.

Shady Grove Dewey Harris Church Clork

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Tabernacle B. Y. P. U West Point Meeting Bremen Citizens Bank Newnan Street Carrollton, GA Newnan Herald CGRN Bridge, Club Capes Shadrix Cartwright Igrim Reaper Pauline Dimmock T. W. Steel the Peoples Bank
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