Three Negroes Die in Shooting Frolic at New Hope Lodge
A bowdon area shooting at a New Hope lodge celebration left James Blount Marcellus McPherson and George Johnson dead. Tom Sims charged with most of the shooting sits in Carroll county jail. McPherson said to have fired first. McPherson from Brockville Alabama, Blount and Johnson locals.
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James Blount
Marcellus McPherson
George Johnson
Allray
New Hope Lodge
Bowdon
Janes Smith
Tom Sims
Carroll County
McPherson
Sims
Blount
Bowden
W. A. Stephenson
Tallapoosa
Brockville
Alabama
Citizens Bank Plans New Large Warehouse on Newnan Street
The Citizens Bank seeks bids for a new modern warehouse to replace the old brick building on Newnan street. It will double the capacity of the former structure, with the contract to be let immediately and binding completed within weeks.
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The
Citizens Bank
Newnan Street
Tennessee River Officials Tour Muscle Shoals Project
Judge W C Adamson and Mr Davis Brown led a party of U S army engineers and lawmakers from the senate commerce committee the rivers and harbors committee and others to inspect the Muscle Shoals project. The Tennessee River Improvement Association hosted the three day itinerary visiting Muscle Shoals Chattanooga and Knoxville.
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W. C. Adamson
Davis Brown
United States Army
San Comerce
Senate
Committee On
Grocers Plan Annual Picnic Next Wednesday at Simonton’s Mill
Carrollton grocers will hold their annual picnic at Simonton's Mill next Wednesday May 19 with all grocerymen employees and families attending. Stores will close for the day and customers have been notified.
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Carrollton
Simonton’s
Natorally
Evdence
Paralyzed Resident Arch Crawford Near Newnan
Arch Crawford formerly of Clem district and now living in Newnan was stricken with paralysis last Thursday and has been unable to speak. Hopes for recovery were slim as his children were summoned to his bedside. he is about 60 years old.
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Arch Crawford
Clem District
Newnan
Post Office at Clem Destroyed by Fire
The Clem post office was totally destroyed by a fire Monday night at about 8 30. Officials believe the blaze was incendiary in origin and the building along with office records books stamps and mail were burned.
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Clem
Bishop F. D. Leete to Speak Here Next Sunday
Bishop F. J. Leete of Atlanta will preach at 11:00 A.M. next Sunday at the Presbyterian church. Rev. W. E. Dozier will be away in Villa Rica that day. The community is invited to attend and hear the prominent Methodist leader.
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F. J. Leete
Atlanta
Methodist Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Dozier
Villa Riea
Leete
Burnett and Merrell Grocery Sold to Mr Merrell
Announcement declares the dissolution of Burnett and Merrell grocers with Mr H F Merrell purchasing the entire business from G W Burnett. Merrell will run the firm going forward and a formal notice is expected within days.
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Burnett & Merrell, Grocers
Messrs
G. W. Burnett
H. FE. Merrell
Merrell
Burwell Gets New Post Office Service
The Burwell post office has been located and begun operation by the postoffice department. Miss Maud Hearn is appointed postmaster at the new office. Burwell lies on rural route 9 nine miles from Carrollton near the Bowdoin railway, replacing the former mail supply.
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Burwell
Carrollton
Miss Maud Hearn
Supt Steed in Demand For Commencement Addresses
Superintendent F E Steed remains a sought after commencement speaker. He will deliver the literary address at John Means Institute in Meansville on the fourth Sunday in May and speak at Hampton High School on May 21, returning to a previous engagement.
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FE. T. Steed
John Means Institute
Meansville
Steed
Hampton
Hampton High School
Miss Dozier Re elected as Teacher of Music
When the school board last week elected the city schools faculty for next year it re elected Miss Katherine Dozier of La Grange as teacher of music. Dozier is completing her first year and has been successful. friends are gratified she will return next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Dozier
la Grange
Dozier
Jackson to Undergo Eyeball Removal in Atlanta
Mr J R Jackson of Bowdon route 4 near Bowdon, four miles out, travels to Atlanta this week for removal of his left eyeball after an accident at a planing mill on April 27. A belt struck him in the face, breaking his nose and bursting the eye, and his weakened condition from blood loss has delayed travel.
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J. BR. Jackson
Bowdon
Route 4
Atlanta
Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Mail Carrier Narrow Escape As Bridge Collapses Near Mandeville
Rural carrier M E Reid of route 1 Mandeville had a near miss Friday when a bridge over Little Turkey Creek southwest of town collapsed as his buggy crossed. The horse sprang free, and the buggy tipped to the ground just as the horse stepped off, sparing Reid from injury.
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M. E. Reid
Mandeville
Little Turkey Creek
Serious Charge Faced by Clem Postmaster
Federal authorities placed Sam J. Gook, Clem postmaster, under 500 bond over alleged post office irregularities. He was taken Tuesday morning by postal officials to Atlanta, later released on bond. Gook, about 24, is well connected. C. M. Costers acting as postmaster now.
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Sam J. Gook
Clem
Postal Department
Atlanta
C. M. Costers
Jurors Drawn For June Term Carrollton City Court
Carrollton City Court sets June term jurors under Judge James Beall. Names listed span First and Second Weeks with jurors including W. J. Davis H. C. Windom J. B. Moore J. P. Carroll and J. J. Wardegree along with numerous others.
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Carrollton City
Jane
Carrollton
James Beall
W. J. Davis
H. C. Windom
J. B. Moore
NAS Griffins & Tyre Watson
G. G. Masite
C. W. Griffles
G. W. Lee
EL. Eidson
Johnson
J. D. Mote
E. Cassels
J.T. Wardegree
James PD
Smith
Marvin D. Hendricks
J. M. Stephens
W. CG. Shadinger
J. P. Carroll
W. A. McCain
J. W. Boyd
H. AL. Hanson
B.D. Jones
G. M. Holder
G. W. Cook
L. Taylor
McCluog
J. D. Nalley
J. A. Miller
W. H. Farmer
Connell
O. M. Hamilton
B. Duncan
W. B. Campbell
B. Legg
W. E. Johnson
E. A. McCalman
J. Wessinger
W. R. Kent
C. B. Shirah
T. T. Daniell
L. E. Reid
N. Adams
J. H. Croft
Ross McLendon
S.A. Gaulding
WH. Eady
John M .Mabley
Jonas Wilson
A. A. Walluar
W. J. Boatright
Ul. A. Wagan
KR. G. Strickland
Aydeta
Child Dies from Burns After Long Sufferer
Viola Strickland two died after sustaining severe burns in March at the old Carter place on Cla route 1. She lingered two months, succumbing Thursday morning to burns inflicted earlier this year. Parents Mr and Mrs Joshua Strickland mourn her death in this tragic accident.
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Viola
Joshua Strickland
Carter Place
Big Fourth of July at Carrollton Fair Grounds
Secretary John Matthews of the A and M Pair Association says preparations are under way for the biggest Fourth of July celebration in Carrollton. The event includes fast racing a large attendance goal Georgia barbecue lemonade and music by Gray's Wass Band. The Carrollton baseball club may play two games against a strong team with game times arranged to avoid conflicts with fairgrounds attractions.
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John Matthews
A & M. Pair Association
Carrolltan
Georgia
Gray
Wass
Carrollton Baseball Club
Fairygrounds
Fair Association
Free Press Subscriber Details From Office Visit
Mr John Houseworth of Whitesburg Route 1 visited the office last week regarding the Free Press subscription. He keeps subscriptions paid well in advance often two years ahead and also forwards the paper to Mr B F Holland of Bartow, Fla for more than 35 years.
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RK Sharpe Bette
Rfiyak
Mi Bot
John Houseworth
Whitesburg
Route 1
Houseworth
B. F. Holland
Bartow, Flau
A M Won Championship At Atlanta Track Meet
The Fourth District A M School captured the second annual preparatory schools track meet at Atlanta on Saturday. Fred Hallam led the effort with first prizes in four events and strong showings in the relay, as the team overcame missing entries to clinch overall victory. Hallam won half mile and mile races, low hurdles, and broad jump, with Nutt and Rutland also scoring in sprints and the relay securing the win for A M. Baskin of Carrollton High School took third in the 440 yard dash.
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Atlanta
Fred Hallam
Hallam
Rutland
Nutt
Hallum
Hyde
Baskin
Carrollton High School
Rev W J McGarity to preach at Protestant Church
Rev W J McGarity will occupy the pulpit at the Methodist Protestant Church Sunday, delivering sermons at two times. Everyone is invited to attend these services.
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W. J. McGarity
W. J. MeGarity
Woseloek Aml
Itu
Derviers
Commencement at Roopville Next Sunday May 16
Commencement exercises at Roopville begin Sunday at 11 o'clock with Rev. Bennett preaching the commencement sermon. Monday features primary and intermediate grades, Tuesday brings a large picnic with speakers including Hon. W. C. Adanson and Judge W. J. Millican, ending with high school exercises Tuesday night. Prof. A. H. Johnson leads a prosperous school year.
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Roopville
WW. Bennett
W. C. Adanson
W. J. Millican
Hh, Johnson
Preparations for Opening Ball Season at Depot Street Ground
Work continues this week at the Depot street baseball ground as Bermuda grass is hauled away to ready the field for play. Management promises better diamond condition and exhibitions this year along with new uniforms for the team as the opening series approaches.
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Depot Street
Teachers Summer Course At A and M School In June
A two week summer course for teachers to be held at the A and M School in June. Dormitory lodging and classrooms provided with a nominal $5 fee, volunteers fund the program. Attendees from Carroll Heard Haralson Polk Paulding Douglas Coweta counties expected. E T Steed serves as general manager. Prof J H Melson oversees boarding. Lectures from M L Duggan M L Britain and others. electives plus evening entertainments and athletic activities.
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Nat Ther
Carroll
Heard
Haralson
Polk
Paulding
Douglas
Coweta
E. T. Steed
Mianager
J. H. Melson
Celeste
Parrish
State Department of Education
Death of Infant in Mandeville Services Held
Eight month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Tor Smith of Mandeville died Monday. Burial at Pleasant Grove Tuesday with Rev FV Amis of Canvejo County conducting the funeral service.
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Lile
Tor Smith
Mandeville
Easant Grove
FV. Amis
Canvejo County
Serviers
Evangelistic Campaign Announces Weekday Services and Meetings
An evangelistic effort outlines hours for services from 6 30 a m to 8 00 p m during the week while the protracted meeting runs. Sunday services will fit within total hours and a full opportunity is given to plan worship. Cottage prayer meetings will continue without intermission until the protracted phase begins urging open homes and active volunteers.
Ladies Prayer Meeting At Methodist Church Next Tuesday
Women from all churches are asked to meet at the Methodist church next Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock for a union prayer meeting. A leader will be provided and one pastor will present a plan for future meetings. A large attendance is earnestly urged.
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Methodist Church
Baseball Association Commended by Local Pastors
Pastors express pleasure that the Baseball Association plans opening events with Revival in mind and decide to have no games. They voice appreciation for the association’s thoughtful act and the sentiment of Christian people.
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Baseball Association
Yani
Garrol
Etna Fes Ra
TLV
Ese 5 Tv
Pro communal request to close businesses during revival hours
All business houses will be asked to close during morning and evening service hours as protracted meetings begin in June. Not an exorbitant request given churches engaged in revival services. If granted, large publicity will inform customers in town and beyond to govern themselves accordingly.
All Social Organizations Asked to Suspend
Ministers' Association meeting calls all social organizations in town to suspend gatherings from now until the close of June to avoid harming the church's campaign. Pastors affirm social instincts but urge total focus on the essential work during this critical period.
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Ministers’ Association
Go and Take Others to Church Services and Meetings
Fragmentary OCR notes urge attending church services Sunday schools prayer meetings and preaching. The garbled text references forsaking assembly and contends sermon examples prove contagious, urging action beyond selling and citing page four as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conlinosd
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Tennessee River
Hishop F. D. Leete
J. R. Jackson
Child
Sid
A. & M. Fair Grounds
A. & M. School
Miss Parrish
M. L. Duggan
M. L. Britain
John E. White
J. S. Stewart
Merrell Hutchinson
Caroline Cobb
J. C. Couch
Powder Springs
Melson
Hunt
Supl. Steed
Prof
Evangelistic Campaign
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