History of Carroll County Trade Board Highlights
A historical outline lists Carroll County projects and achievements. It notes branch establishment in Bowdon, Georgia. Georgia press and commercial conventions. farm facilities like hitching grounds and parking. government foodstuffs distribution. merchant bureau reorganization in Carrollton. a cotton bureau and market reports. cemetery caretaker. good roads bond election. poultry farmers organization. Boll Weevil School trip and institute. soil survey. county farm and home agents. a stem laundry. Carroll County Baseball Association. representation at several 1919-1920 conventions. and goals including soil survey, a county hospital, and a health officer under Ellis law.
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The
State University
Bowdon
Georgia Press
Carrollton
Carroll County
Carrolll County
Mr. Richards
Athens
Ark
Bankhead National Highway Association
Hot Springs
Great Revival at the Tabernacle Draws Crowds
The revival at the Tabernacle attracts large congregations. Dr Ben Cox of Memphis preaches while Rev J Parrish hails himself as the greatest preacher in America today. The meeting is described as good and open to all attendees.
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the Tabernacle
Ben Cox
Memphis
J. Parrish
America
Getz Burnham Marriage Unites Local Couple
The marriage of Joseph Glenn Burnham and Misa Laura Katheryn Qetz occurred at the bride's home, 312 Pennsylvania Avenue. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Gets. Burnham, from Catrallton, Georgia, works for Keystone Wire and Steel Co. They departed for a short wedding trip to Bloomington, Illinois and will reside at 206 Garfield in Peoria after June.
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Joseph Glenn Burnham
Misa Laura Katheryn Qetz
Pennsylvania Avenue
M. Gets
Burnham
Catrallton
Pearls
Keystone Wire and Steel Co
Bloomington
Ill
Garfield agento—Peoria
Associational Workers' Council May 28 at First Baptist
The Carrollton Association urges executive committees and officers of WMA groups to attend a Workers' Council at First Baptist on Friday May 28 at 9 a.m. Dinner on the ground served by Tabernacle and First churches. Also notes plans for city park improvements, playground equipment, housing relief, a drying house for sweet potatoes, street maintenance, and a Carroll County poultry show this fall.
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Clayméne
Carrollton Association
First Baptist Church
Tabernacla J
Firat
Carroll County
Want Ads Connect Buyers and Sellers in Carroll County
The Free Press back page want ads help buyers and sellers in Carroll County find each other. The paper does not guarantee a sale but helps pair interested parties. Over half the county reads The Free Press twice weekly.
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Free Press
Carroll County
Carroll
The
Ex-Service Men Laud Salvation Army Support
Atlanta May 6. Franklin D Olier national commander of the American Legion declares every ex service man is a friend of the Salvation Army and urges support for its May 10 to 20 home service fund drive. He notes ex service men valued the Army for aid in France and praises the Army’s long years of relief work.
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Atlanta
Salvation Army
Franklin D'Olier
American Legion
D’oler
Mr. D'Oller
France
Thong
Frances
Salvation Army campaign urged to aid veterans efforts
Delighted at the prospect of support for the Salvation Army the piece notes the Army plans an early campaign and promises aid to ex-service members. It praises the Army’s work with troops and its strong standing with veterans.
Birthday Party for Miss Mary Chapell With Friends
Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Ben Chambers home, Miss Mary Chapell celebrated her eleventh birthday with games and a white cake centerpiece. After dining, guests enjoyed an ice course and a Strand theatre screening of a children's film. Attendees included Antonette Tyus, Louise Tyus, Marion Sheets, Katherine Bass, Sara Crider, Marion Bledsoe, Caroline Boykin, and Vorner Bazemore.
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Ben Chambers
Mary Chapell
Antonette Tyus
Louise Tyus
Marion Sheets
Katherine Bass
Sara Crider
Marion Bledsoe
Caroline Boykin
Vorner Bazemore
Sewing Club Meeting Reported With Tea Service
Miss Susie Tanner presided over the young ladies sewing club on Wednesday afternoon in a pleasant gathering. The sewing hour was observed and in the late afternoon chicken salad sandwiches and tea were served. Those present included Miss Brodnax Adams Holderness Bradley Tanner Mrs. Robert Haile of Atlanta and Brs. Ed Baskin.
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Brodnax
Adams, Holderness
Bradley
Tanner
Robert Haile
Atlanta
Brs
Ed Baskin
Card of Thanks for Carroll Free Press contest
Pauline Mornis thanks friends who honored her with subscriptions and support in the Carroll Free Press contest. Best wishes to all.
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Pauline Mornis
Rule 10 Based on Neil Primary Act in Georgia Debate
A lengthy letter to The Telegraph discusses Rule 10 under Georgia's Neil primary act. It cites H. Awan of Galneaville and N. H. Perry of Gangallog, arguing party authority to set rules for primaries beyond presidential selections and to publish reports to the proper officials.
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Smith Watson
Qoorgin
H. 4Wan
Galneaville
Sil-Cominittes
Telegraph
Atlanta
N. H. Perry
Ganoagillg
Dean
A . Rec
Congress
Ghell
Georgia 1914 Senator Primary Law Referenced in Debate
The article discusses a Macon convention deadlock in 1914 with multiple U S Senate candidates and no majority. It notes bribery accusations and the eventual defeat of top vote getters, leading to the 1917 Neil primary law that shifted county unit votes to determine nominations for most offices.
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Beau Yolen
Macon
United States
Sp Tseeond
Bioto
Dean
Mountyo
Georgia
Dean Calla
Gich County
A and M Commencement Next Friday May 14
The A and M commencement will be held next Friday May 14 with 20 graduates, 14 boys and 6 girls. Dr J B Lyons of Atlanta will deliver the literary address and Hon George M Napier of Decatur will speak at the graduating exercises at 8 p.m. Prof Melson invites all to attend.
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J. 8. Lyons
Atlanta
George M. Napier
Decatur
Melson
Secretary Comer Heads to New Orleans Convention
Mr. G. B. Comer secretary manager of the Carroll County Trade Board departs Tuesday for New Orleans to attend a week of meetings with the Southern Commercial Secretaries Association. He will return to his office on Monday next week and promises news from the convention.
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G. B. Comer
Carroll County Trade Board
Eity
New Orleans
Southern Commercial Secretariess Association
Comer
Circles of Woman's Missionary Society Meet Monday
The Circles of the Women s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church plan meetings Monday afternoon at the 40 block. Bradley Circle led by Mrs B Boykin, Griffin Wells Circle led by Mrs Al Upshaw, Kirkley Circle led by Mrs C A Bonner, Meadows Circle led by Mrs A Lyle.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodiiat
Bradley Circle
B. ¥. Boykin
Griffin-Wells
al Upshaw
Kirkley
C. A. Bonner
Meadows
A. Lyle
Sand Hill Woman's Improvement Club Meeting Notes
The Sand Hill Woman's Improvement Club met on April 20. Mrs Whatley gave an interesting demonstration and members planned a May 5 play titled Not a Man in the House at the school building. All are invited. no admission.
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Whatley
Serban
Moyhan
Itra Whatley
Senatorial convention of 1914 disputed result
The Macon Telegraph notes the contested 1914 Senatorial convention outcome and argues that a majority of delegates possess the power to override rules, yet questions whether Georgia citizens or the San Francisco convention would support such action.
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Georgia
San Francisco
Macon Telegraph
Drouth Threatens Famine and Cotton Shortage
Atlanta, May 6. Agriculture Commissioner J. J. Brown warns drought and farm labor shortages threaten food crops and cotton. Crops are 40 days late. rains push back 10 to 16 days, boll weevil risk grows as planting slows. A drought could bring famine this winter, with higher food costs and labor shortages.
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Atlanta
J. J. Brown
Mr. Brown
Drouth
Arosa
Mindy
Tam A Candidate for Ordinary at Carroll County
Tam A announces his candidacy for the office of Ordinary of Carroll County in the Democratic primary on June 2 1920. He pledges a clean race and says he seeks the office only if qualified and worthy and asks voters for their confidence at the polls.
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Tam
Carroll County
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Tander Ellis Law
Associational Workers’ Council
Jesse M. Dodd
Sewing
HFE
Pragauity
Sand Hill Woman's ~ Improvement Club
Brown
Citizens Bank
Carrollton, Ga
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