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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
8
Mrs J Lee Young hosted a Friday afternoon Ladies' Domino Club gathering in a decorated living and dining room with sweet peas. Sixteen guests played “42” with pink parasol score cards, enjoyed salad and sherbet, and admired pet arrangements in roses and urns.
Mrs Hilton Tyus entertained the Recreation Club and guests Thursday afternoon in honor of her mother Mrs T R Talmage. The gathering included a Forsyth theater party followed by Red Cross tea room sandwiches and drinks with Mrs Mandeville among the guests.
A Sav es daughter piece recounts Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky finding relief after six months of illness and three months in bed. She credits Cardus the woman's tonic after eleven bottles restored strength, weight gain, and ability to work. The ad urges women with similar ailments to try Cardus, claiming it has helped thousands in fifty years.
Mrs Clarence Ehrhardt entertained on Friday afternoon in compliment to Miss Sue Stilwell of Atlanta. Rose filled rooms and pot plants decorated the house. About twenty guests were invited to meet Miss Stilwell and dainty refreshments were served.
Miss Inez Robison hosted the Three K Club on Friday afternoon at her West Street home. Pink and white roses adorned the rooms and each guest received a corsage bouquet of roses. Pink and white cakes and ices were served. Seven members attended.
The Penelope Club was entertained Friday afternoon by Miss Elizabeth McClellen. After a thoroughly enjoyable game of rock the hostess served a salad course amid tea. Ten members attended with guests Misses Mildred Lee and Christine Lythgoe of Newnan.
Mrs Ralph Brown hosted a pretty pink themed luncheon Saturday at her Cedar Street home in Forsyth honoring Mrs T B Talminge. Pink roses and crochet mats adorned the table with little girl figurines as place cards, a four course menu served. guests included Mrs Tal mage Mrs Tyus Mrs C H Stewart Mrs Walker Flournoy Mrs J M Carlisle and Mrs C H Wright.
The Bridge Club was entertained by Mrs Shirley Boykin on Wednesday. Highest score was Mrs Join Lowry with consolation won by Mrs Joe Aycock. First prize was silk hose and consolation a deck of cards. Only members attended and refreshments were served.
Mrs Frank Moncrief entertained the Jokers Club Tuesday evening with six members present and Mrs Homer Perdue as a guest. Ices and cakes were served.
Mrs. B F Boykin hosted the Work-A-While Club Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Eldred Bass as the sole invited guest. All members attended and the hostess served salad sandwiches and tea to close the pleasant gathering.
Mrs. Jesse Thomasson hosted a six o clock birthday dinner for her husband with the mayor, council, and Mr. J J Thomasson and Mr. Evan Thomasson. The rooms featured rose decorations and a central rose arrangement as a course dinner was served.
Mrs L L Walker and children spent last week in Graham Alabama. Mr and Mrs F A Martin spent part of last week in Atlanta. Mrs Charles Griffin of Atlanta visiting this week. Mrs Bill Hubbard of Newnan guest of Mr and Mrs Tom McLendon. The singing at Rocky Mountain was fine with a large crowd and good behavior. Jeff Denney and L A Eason attended the singing. Allen McLendon and Joe Martin attended Bowdon singing. Preaching at Oak Grove was called in for the singing. Henry Alman and family attended Bowdon. John Stallings stayed in Carrollton. C M Stallings in Bowder for the singing. A J McLendon spent the week-end here. Speney Hall and Porto Rico Yams. G M Holmes, Telephone 400.
D W Hackett explains years of illness left him unable to work and obligations unpaid. Brethren of the church sent funds to send him to Florida to recuperate with hope of returning to work and paying debts. He asks for prayers and approves of the aid received.
Local advert offers shoe repair and delivery service by John M. Butler contact 471. Delivery scheduled Friday and Saturday featuring 10,000 potato slips Nancy Hall and Porto Rico yams along with tomato plants.
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