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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1921

Page

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Carrollton Bonds Sweep For School Water and Sewer Upgrades

In Carrollton voters approved all bond proposals for high school improvements water service and sewer extensions with a strong turnout of 574 ballots. Women voters accounted for 123 of the total and the election ran from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Key details show support across school sewer and water bond measures amid a climate of community interest.

Carrollton C. A. Meeks Car- Fol County W. W. Baskin Mra W. D. Whatley

Thomas County Retains Health Officer After Grand Jury Vote

Thomasville May 9 The grand jury recommended continuation of the health campaign under the health officer. County commissioners had voted to abolish the office for economy, but the grand jury did not agree, so Dr. John Schrieber will remain health officer after years of active service.

Thomasville Thomas County John Schrieber

Grown Cockle Burrs Reported in Carrollton Area

Local reports from Carrollton mention grown cockle burrs brought to the office by A Hodges on May Sth and J W Wallace with a large single stalk valued near £30. J C Thompson also delivered burrs on May 10th, with P SchOLDER suggested as the expert to interpret the significance for the year.

A. Hodges Carrollton B. 2 J. W. Wallace J. C. Thompson P. Scholder

Misplaced pride in craft and business methods

A fragment contrasts the satisfaction of a bricklayer finishing a day’s work with the unease of a financier whose methods would not stand scrutiny. The piece hints that pride comes from tangible, honest labor versus questionable finance practices.

Play To Be Staged At City Auditorium

The Microbe Of Tove a mica comedy will be staged at City Hall Wednesday at 8:16 pm. Miss Myra Scott Dulin directs for Wayne P. Lowell Producing Co aided by Wayne P. Sewell. Chorus girls, costumes, and catchy music promise a light, entertaining evening with admission 35 60 and 75 cents.

Tove City Hall Carrollton Myra Scott Dulin Wayne P. Lowell Wayne P. Sewell,company

Fruit as Health Booster Urges Daily Intake

A United States Department of Agriculture note emphasizes eating plenty of fruit to stay well. It lists fruits such as apples pears plums peaches cherries grapefruit grapes bananas and avocados. advises soaking dried prunes and apricots, using dates figs or raisins, and adding fruit to breakfast for health and digestion benefits.

United States Department of Agriculture Office of Home Economics United States

Sugar Drops to Four-Year Low on Refiner Cuts

New York May 6 refined sugar marked its lowest level in four years as the Federal and Arbuckle Sugar Refining Companies announced a 10 point cut to 6.30 per pound for refined granulated sugar. The move came even as the raw sugar market showed steadier activity.

New York Federal Arbuckle Sugar Refining Companies

Opening Carrollton Wednesday Dont Forget T See Ee Ee Gee

A brief notice section mentions Carrollton events scheduled for Wednesday with reminders and initials T S E E G highlights. The fragmentary text lacks clear details on individuals or organizations involved.

Carrollton

Loyal Methodist Drive for Christian Education Movement

Nashville observers report the Southern Methodist church launching a Christian Education Movement to bolster 91 church schools and colleges. The plan seeks a $53 million fund to expand institutions and educate thousands more, with speakers and conferences urging full church support and leadership in national life.

Nashville Tony Christian Education Movement Southern Methodist Church W. F. Tillett Vanderbilt University Methodist Episcopal Church South J. H. McCoy Methodist

Little Miss Hebecca Griffin Celebrates Third Birthday

Monday afternoon littl Miss He becca Griffin daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Leo Griffin celebrated her third birthday by entertaining a number of little friends at her home on Depot street. Many games were played and in the late afternoon Mrs Griffin and Miss Kathleen Almand served the little folk ices.

Becca Griffin Hugh Leo Griffin Depot Street

Check Scheme Foiled by Newnan Merchant Loss Reported

A slick swindler used a check bait to obtain cash from a leading Newnan dry goods firm. The buyer showed a check drawn on the Bank of Campbell County Fairburn with funds unavailable after bank inquiry. The man traveled with a woman and two children in a Ford, claimed Fairburn as home, and attempted similar schemes on three other firms before fleeing at sundown.

Newnan Fairburn Bank Campbell County Raaval Newman Herald

Free Press Office Legal Blanks On File

The Free Press office maintains a full set of legal blanks available for public use. Officials remind applicants to bring proper identification and relevant case details when requesting forms.

Free Press Office

Medical Association to Present Free Health Film in Carrollton

The Carroll County Medical Society announces a five reel government film on tuberculosis covering examination diagnosis x ray prevention and treatment. It screens at Strand Theater Tuesday May 17 at 1 pm with free admission for all and space reserved for physicians. All physicians urged to attend. Everybody invited. Carrollton Ga May 10 1921.

the Medical Association of Carroll County Strand Theater Griffin

Judge Beall Declares Atlanta Bond Issue Valid

Atlanta judge rules bond election legal and bonds valid for city improvements valued at 8.86 million dollars. Walter R. Brown loses bid to block the issue and says he will appeal to the State Supreme Court. Judge George L. Bell signed the order after a hearing in progress last week.

Atlanta Walter R. Brown George L. Bell

Negroes Are Given Justice in Court in Atlanta

In Atlanta on May 9 educators at conventions argued Southern juries render verdicts based on evidence rather than race. They cited the Williams peonage case in Georgia and mob leader convictions in Virginia and North Carolina as proof. A white man was convicted in Anderson on negro testimony, while in another case the jury quickly ruled for the negro despite lacking corroboration.

Atlanta Georgia Virginia North Carolina Anderson Courts of General Sessions Aime

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City Auditorium SUGAR Federal Reserve System the Peoples Bank Carrollton, Ga Southern Methodists Ben Chambers Mary Chappell Myers’ Soda Fountain the Strand Wourth + & M Clavs Twe Rmdunies Eloven Irl Indusv8 Mic Claus Prn XK Boll Sein BR. G. Smith Emory College Oxford Smith A. & M. School America Gilbert Dobbs First Baptist Church Brewer Anderson Plorie Reed J. C. Gontwr Mattie Earnest Lucile Baird Ruth Wynn Gladys Gordon Eva Mae Jones Mamie Cook Ananda Glenn Huneo Merrell Rebeka Richardson Louise Jones William Glenn Thomas Tolbert J. C. Bonner Alton Hallam Ben Rhudy Ardy Chembers Owen Barr Ozie Horton Jackson Smith Oliver Charles Andrew M. Soule State College of Agriculture Boule Charles E. Roop W. R. Henderson Presbyterian Church Dale Ith There Carroll Counties Carroll County Medical Society Carrolton, Ga Beall Steinbach Public Square Sblz Shoes
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