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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
5
A dramatic photo play with Bob Leonard and Ella Hall screens at the Bonita featuring love mystery and adventure. Other pictures and good music accompany the program. Also advertised are The Million Dollar Mystery on Tuesdays and Exploits of Flaine on Wednesdays.
Mrs J A Mandeville Mrs C K Henderson Mrs Lee Fitts and Mrs Hilton Tyus played bridge Thursday afternoon at Mrs Tyus home A salad course was served at the close of the game The Work A While club met Tuesday afternoon hosted by Miss Marie Bradley All members attended including Mrs M M Bradley Mrs Lloyd Griffin Mrs Walker Flournoy Mrs J G Cheney Mrs Buford Boykin Mrs Robert Kinna brew and Mrs Pat Bradley An ice course was served
Little Miss Della Carlisle celebrated her ninth birthday Thursday afternoon at the Bonita with a picture party for neighborhood friends. After the pictures, guests enjoyed ices and cakes in the Red Cross Tea Room. Attendees included Lida McCarthy of Atlanta Elizabeth Brock Ethel Johnson Mattie Brock Elizabeth Boykin Carolyn Cheney Catherine Stewart and Mary Nell Fitts.
Mrs. Will Herrin hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her daughter Hazel’s third birthday with help from Mrs. J Z Thompson. Children enjoyed lawn games and ice cakes on porch tables while dolls served as souvenirs. Guests included Celeste Long Wylene Merrell Sarah Helen Campbell and others. Rev F J Amis of Cowen County visited Tuesday night with the Lyle family.
Mrs C M Tanner hosted a Saturday afternoon Ladies Domino Club gathering at her Dixie street home. The parlor held small tables with rose filled vases, and guests enjoyed grapefruit and a salad course after the game. Attendees included Mrs Oscar Hay, Mrs Warren Meadows, Mrs Leon Mandeville, Mrs J A Rhody, and Mrs Mollie Coleman.
Mr J G Wall and Miss Hollie E Pittman were married by Rev J N Hudson in Bronwood Sunday. Miss Pittman, formerly of Dawson, worked as a stenographer in Yeomans Wilkinson law offices and made many friends. Groom, a native of Terrell county, came to Dawson from near Bronwood and is praised for his character.
A humorously phrased verse from the Dawson News notes how waistlines rise and fall with fashion. It recalls Mary and the idea that natural curves guide trends, with the line about the waist following fashion everywhere.
Evangelistic prayer meetings are set for next Thursday evening May 20 at three residences. J B Bledsoe 45 Longview, M R Ader hold 18 Mill Street, and T E Hughston 39 Croft Street host the gatherings. Glenn Holmes offers auto hire service and can be reached at phone 400.
A Carrollton Free Press update lists social visits and homecomings in the region including Lida Carlisle's return to Atlanta after a Whitesburg trip, Mrs Tappan Strickland's Sunday visit, and Miss Pauline Harmes in Newnan. It advertises Southland apartments, Norman buggies, Red Cross products, and local events like the play Beyond the Rockies to aid the fire company trip.
The Annie Wheeler Chapter U D C will meet Wednesday afternoon May 15 at 4 o clock in the chapter room at City Hall. Officers for the ensuing year to be elected. Jefferson Davis Ornament contest participants to assemble at 3 30 at the same location.
The Whitesburg Association met at Lewis Chapel church on May 8 with Prof Whatley presiding. A full program followed including song service, prayers, scripture, Welcome by Rev Thompson, roll call of schools, several addresses by leaders and judges, dinner, and reports from schools. Adjournment set for the Saturday before the second Sunday in September with place to be chosen by the Executive Committee. Public notices of local sale and children's clothing offered by Baskin & Co.
A last Thursday and Friday rain revived local spirits with strong singing at Tallanoose and Beu-In churches. The piece notes abundant fruit prospects, steady work across the community, and a call for unity against class contention as J. W. B. warns against harming business or provoking division.
W T Henry of Carrollton Ga offers 50 000 tomato plants at 25 cents per 100, 1 75 per 1000 delivered by Parcel Post. Plants available through the 16th with varieties Nancy Hall Porto Rica Norton Yam Dooly Yam Bunch Yam and Early Triumph. Also 75 per 1000 for Sh, or $1.90 per 1000 by Parcel Post. Cash balance orders preferred. refunds if unable to fill.
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