Hardwick and Slaton To Meet In Debate
Governor Hardwick and former Gov John M Slaton will debate the proposed Georgia income tax amendment at the Atlanta Automobile Association meeting May 17 at Capital City Club. C C Bagge calls the discussion of state wide interest with lawmakers and leaders in Atlanta backing both sides. The State Tax Commission recently failed to agree on an amendment.
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Atlanta
Hardwick
John M. Slaton
Atlanta Automobile Association
Capital City Club
C. C. Bagge
Georgia
Linton
Slaton
Presidents Club of
State Tax Commission
At-lanta
New Cashier Arrives as Carrollton Bank Welcomes Two Men
Mr. W. M. Warren of Barnesville becomes cashier at Carrollton Bank arriving Monday and taking duties. He previously worked at Citizens Bank of Barnesville. Mr. O. H. Layfield of Cedartown joins as book-keeper from Bank of Cedartown. Carrollton extends a cordial welcome to these young business men.
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W. M. Warren
Barnesville
Carrollton Bank
Citizens Bank
City
O. H. Layfield
Cedartown
Bank of Cedartown
Layfield
Carrollton
Mr J A Pope Dead at 65 in Villa Rica Route 4
Mr J A Pope aged 65 died Wednesday evening at 6 45 at his home on Villa Rica Route 4. Burial was Thursday evening at 8 at Macedonia Church with funeral by Rev G W Jones.
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J. A. Pope
Villa Rica
Pines
Macedonia Church
G. W. Jonesy
Notice for Beloved Singers Gathering on Second Sunday May
The Anumlies Grove invites all to attend the second Sunday in May service. Come and bring friends. Dewey Marris, church clerk.
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Tha Anumlies Grove
Dewey Marris
Carrollton Women Also Making Good
Tallapoosa observes Memorial Day with Senator Harold C. Hutchins as orator. A Carrollton woman, Miss Helen Brown, head of Tallapoosa High School English, organized the memorial exercises and is praised for her exceptional efforts and community impact.
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Carrollton
Carroll
Tallapoosa
Harold C. Hutchins
Helen Brown
Rural Carriers Picnic Set for May 30 in Williams Pasture
The Rural Letter Carriers of Carroll county invite all county postmasters city carriers substitutes and post office clerks and rural substitutes to attend their annual picnic in Mr Leo Williams pasture above the water works on the Tallapoosa river. Each employee should bring family or his best girl the dinner will be an old fashioned basket spread wives note this is a key item on the Hat. A short business session may be held in the afternoon with possible speeches and general edification. May 20 is the date to remember.
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Carroll County
Leo Williams
Tallapoosa
Geo. W. Davenport
Sec
BENJ
L. Camp
Pres
Temple minister to preach at Cross Plains on May 21
Reverend W. J. Garrison of Temple will preach at Cross Plains Methodist Church on the third Sunday in May, the 21st. His message is expected to draw local parishioners to the service at Cross Plains.
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W. J. Garrison
Temple
Cross Plains M. E. Church
Carroll County Women Registering for Upcoming Elections
Nearly a thousand Carroll County women had registered by May 6 to vote in state county municipal and national elections this year. The piece urges registration for governor state house officers representatives in the legislature state senator and local officials including councilmen and school board members. It warns that delays could bar voting and stresses the importance of local elections for daily life and democracy.
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Carroll County
Card of thanks from the U D C s memorial day event
The Annio Wheeler Chapter thanks all who helped make Memorial Day a success. Mr T M Hamrick organized the dinner and refreshments while many unnamed helpers contributed. Eighteen dollars from the fund was given to the chapter. plans include beautifying the monument area and maintaining veteran support.
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Annio Wheeler
T. M. Hamrick
Hamrick
Hallick
Bannier
Beng
Dr. Dobbs
Cheney
Billy Spence
Mr. Slade
Medical Association to Hold Meeting in Trade Board Rooms
Carroll County Medical Association will hold a meeting on Tuesday at 2 o'clock P.M. in the Trade Board rooms.
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Carroll County Medical Association
Trade Board
Hore Smith Cup Won by Newnan in District High Meet
The Fourthistrict High School meet at West Point April 28 29 drew large delegations from Newnan LaGrange West Point Carrollton Fourth District A M Hoganville Chipley Buena Vista Talbotton and Setvin. Newnan High School won the Hore Smith Cup with 471 3 total points. West Point was runner up, Carrollton third. In literary events Newnan also claimed the cup with 28 to West Point 19. Several events listed top finishers with names and schools across track field and recitation.
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Weat Point
Newnan
LaGrange
West Point
Carrollton
Hoganaville
Chipley
Buena Vista
Talbotton
Setvin
Wewnan High School
Carrollton High
da! Grange
Robert Bsegrest
Evelyn Thompson
George Smith
Chesley Moore
Sara Brown
Lucy PeLonch
Mary Howell
Arch Avery
Allen Post
Gee
Smith
Clyde Jones
Hogansville
Edith Forter
Moselle Horton
Benda
Hamilton Hall
Hamilton Taylor
DaGrange
John Persons
Gladys Spradlin
Nina dJoner
Sara Lee Hogan
Poole Pickett
Sanford Smith
Joe Lamar
Helen Potts
Caroline Cheney
Sarah Wood Overstreet
Chip
Haynes
Dorman
Durham
Bhotput
Pearce
Ies
Nixon
Neo
Urphy
Goodman
Ian
Lillian
Mayfield
Edwards
Pearey
Hadley
Holder
Benna Vista
lHeight
Fuller
Logan
Fulch‘er
Eolay
la Grange
Regional B Y P U Convention a Success
The B Y P U convention drew over 160 delegates from towns across the region and about 800 visitors at the night session despite bad weather. It ranged from Tallapoosa to Columbus and Atlanta to the Alabama line, with 185 delegates the largest turnout. A basket dinner and Bowdon trip complemented the event, which closed with 60 youths pledging to be better Christians.
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Tallapoosa
Columbus
Atlanta
Alabama Line
West Point
Carrollton
Bowdon
Williams
Petition of Mayor and Council Denied in White Way Case
The petition of the Mayor and Council against the Georgian Railway and Power Company for a rate reduction for the white way in Carrollton was heard a month ago. A decision rendered midweek allowed the company to charge the same rate. Operating the white way costs about 140 to 150 dollars per month, a greater expense than the city desires.
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Georgian Railway & Power Company
Carrollton
Whiteway
Villa Rica Furniture Co. announces new firm in charge
J. T. Hixon manager states Styles stock of goods is in business to stay with a large Fur niture selection and a vast Coffinna and Crikets stock at bankrupt prices. New goods arrive daily and offerings include Furniture and Undertaker’s goods.
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Tam
Villa Rica Furniture CO
J. T. Hixon
Free Band Concert At City Hall Next Sunday Evening
Gray's young band aided by members of the old band will present a free concert at city hall auditorium Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The program features Mercedes Debutante, Myora March, and the Star Spangled Banner. The event invites the public. no collection.
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Gray
City Hall
Piavey
Carrollton Boys
George Gray
Vata
First Baptist Church Plans Mother’s Day Service Next Sunday
The First Baptist Church will observe Mother’s Day with a special program including a sermon and appropriate music next Sunday. Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the observance. Please wear no rose in memory of Mother.
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First Baptist Church
Fourth District A and M School Commencement
The acholastic year of the A and M school closed Thursday with graduation exercises and a barbecue. Governor Hardwick was to speak but was detained by his daughter's illness. About thirty graduates received diplomas. The class day exercises were Tuesday and the senior play The Romances was shown Wednesday. Prof Ingram is doing splendid work for the district students.
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Thos. W. Hardwick
Sandoraville
Prof. Ingram
Bremen and Newnan Trains To Be Continued
A hearing before the Railroad Commission in Atlanta to discontinue the Bremen and Newnan trains was dismissed as railroad authorities failed to appear.
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Bremen
Newnan
Railroad Commission
Atlanta
Nowan
Superior Court Adjourned Wednesday Amid Disqualification Ruling
The adjourned term of April Superior Court met this week to settle cases in which Judge Hoop was disqualified. Judge Edwards of the Tallapoosa fault presided as press reports note the court adjourned Wednesday afternoon.
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Tey Nome
Hoop
Edwarda
Tallapoosa
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