Carrollton Defeats LaGrange in Hard Fought League Opener
Carrollton beat LaGrange 14 to 1 in a Georgia State League opener. Hopes dashed by wild throws and misplays, with standout notes on Davenport Delirium Tremeng Cannon and Craven as key infield misplays, while Coombs and Kitts split pitching duties amid a rough, error-prone game.
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Georgia State League
I. Pet
Menage
Cedartown
LaGrange
Rome
Carrollton
Griffin
Gable
Coombs
Carrollton Club
Hicks
Davenport
Delloya
Cannon
Brown
Tom Craven
Rocky Mountains
Kitts
Chancey
Richard
Horietun
Milner
Daniel
Thrasher
Sikes
Little
Basra
bail—Register
Daniels
Hitts
Tittle
Local Notes From Jake Area Residents
Misa Bertha Chaney improves and hopes for a quick recovery. Mrs. W. C. Kite returns home after a brief visit with relatives around Jake. N. A. Murphy’s barn burns Tuesday night. Martha Nelson visits W. G. Lenk. Walt and Rosa Stone return from Alabama. Dr. Rogers buys a new Ford. Ladies prayer meeting at Idella Bates flat led by Banna Johnson. H. N. Pritchett stays at C. P. Johnson's. Emma Murphy Hossie Carvel and C. P. Johnson host afternoon guests of Minnie Hamilary. J. M. Johnson, Sea Baru visit Ann Miahasl. Ray Kite and V. BR. Bailey hosts guests Rifle Range. J. M. B. Carroll and family visit R. A. Lively. Grizzard visits Hay Kite. several attend birthday dinner at Dewberry’s May 1. Bonnie Thompson visits Isaac Thompson’s May 1. J. R. Thomas placed on Bick list.
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Misa Bertha Chaney
W. C. Kite
Jake
N.A. Murphy
Ins
Martha Nelson
W. G. Lenk
Ladies’ Prayer Meeting
Idella Bates
Banna Johnson
H. N. Pritchett
C. P. Johnson
Emma Murphy
Hossie Carvel
Minnie Hamillary
J. M. Johnson
Seabaru
Ann McMiahasl
Ray Kite
V. BR. Bailey
Rifle Range
J. M. B. Carroll
R. A. Lively
Trene Grizzard
Hay Kite
Mr. Dewberry
Bonnie Thompson
Isaac Thompson
J. R. Thomas
Move notice asks to provide old and new addresses
Community notice urges residents to submit both old and new addresses when moving. The brief, dated phrasing references the Carroll Pram Press and questions the necessity of the required information.
Flat Rock 17 ieee Program for Saturday Night May 14 1921
Flat Rock program listing includes readings readings by locals Vonia Edga Margaret Samples and others. Performances feature a play entitle Seat by Barnmo Wallace a corn story by Thelma Garner and a Dot's Entertainment routine. Music by Slay brothers band. The event ends with a moral debate. Cor a Boyd secretary.
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Lee Boyd
Vonia Edga
Margaret Samples
Jester Smith
Newhborn Moore
Buster Ace
John Roberta
Barnmo Wallace
Cora
Ota Mace Boyd
Thelma Garner
Dot
O. 0
Boyd
Ona Boyd
Slay Brothers Band
Ray ‘Boyd
Oscar Lambert
Gora Boyd
Minnie Lea Hendrix
Sam Roberts
Willie Samples
J. B. Roberts
Calaway Boyd
Cora Boyd
Gasoline and Kerosene Prices Cut by Atlanta Dealers
Five local gasoline dealers in Atlanta announced immediate price cuts from peak 1920 levels. Gasoline drops to 27 cents per gallon retail and kerosene to 15 1/2 cents wholesale, about five cents below prior highs. Dealers cite lower refining costs and anticipate further reductions.
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Teoa
Atlanta
Chisago
Diary of a child’s quirky week notes
Fragmented diary entries recount a child’s week with family mischief and small lessons. Observations include visits to a dentist, odd pets, herbal tonics, church invites, and a growing sense of curiosity amid domestic chaos. The voice is informal, accented, and impressionistic.
Dress form demo promises perfect fit for women
Elizabeth Harris Woman's Club invites women to a dress form demonstration by Mrs Whatley on Friday May 13. The event promises tips on altering patterns for a better fit and cheap ways to make a dress form. The girls canning club meets at 1 30 pm the same day, followed by club activities.
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Whatley
Girls Canning Club
Valdosta Buys Bond Issue in Voter City Action
Valdosta Georgia decides to buy its own school bond issue as bids came in too low. Four bids were submitted all at par but a commission was required in each case. The city recently bought some of its 1914 bonds for a premium and implies a profitable investment return.
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Valdosta
New Bedford School Teachers Barred From Cosmetics
May 9 New Bedford Massachusetts A public schools order from Superintendent Allen P. Keith bans cosmetics for teachers arguing teachers must have clean faces and that children with dirty faces should be sent home. The directive also targets shortened skirts but allows length at teachers discretion.
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New Bedford
Maia
Tonehera
Allen P. Keith
Community Notes On Visits and Gatherings In May
Local families from Ala ama and nearby towns spent weekends with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and Mr. Cecil Powell of Atlanta. A quilting event led by Mrs. Pierds Alexander drew a large crowd with several quilts completed. Community members gathered for birthdays and meals, with sick list and upcoming Ramah singing on May 16th noted.
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John Smith
Alaama
Cleburne Smith
Cecil Powell
Atlanta
Pierds Alexander
Mexdame
J. D. Powell
Emma Proctor
W. J. Jones
M. P. Gammon
Jin ‘Bradley
A. W. Braden
Artyco Entrokin
Olivia
Carrie Log
Lillie
Thelma Warren
Ed Proctor
Bill Proctor
Wnco
W. G. Jones
Imadel
A. WV. Braden
Olivia Warren Iz
OW. Li. Braden
Alton Smith
Bowdon
Hubert Jones
Harvie Wright
Boal
Carrollton
H. P. Alexander
Burwell
John Warren
Artyee Entrohin
W. L .Jones
Hubert
Imadel Jones
Vassie Payne
Ramah
Auto tires and Ford springs for sale at reduced price
R B Meees offers used auto tires and tubes plus Ford springs at discounted prices. Contact for details and terms.
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R. B. Meees
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Indy
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