Train Collision Near Tallapoosa Kills One, Injures Several
Southern Railway passenger train No 30 collided head on with work train No 29 near Tallapoosa. One laborer H Hogan of Edwardsville died. Injured include W F Austin Piedmont and Luda Richardson of Philadelphia. several Birmingham Atlanta and Muscadine crew and passengers were hurt. Traffic halted several hours. no other deaths reported.
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Southern Railway
Birmingham
Bremen
Southern System
Tallapoosa
H. L. Cox
W. E. Harden
Jesse York
Muscadine
J. T. Walton
Atlanta
O. T. Ward
Edwardsville
D. Burgess
Edwardsgill
K. L. Kilgore
A. E. Shaw
Austell
L. J. Cain
No. 30
Pinks
Baxter
Bowdon Shuts Out Roopville in Rainy Bowdon Game
Bowdon baseball defeated Roopville on Friday May 7 in wet conditions. Bowdon pitchers Dick Tarpley and Bob Robinson held Roopville to five hits while Roopville pitcher Morgan and catcher Alexander kept pace. Horace Robinson turned two double plays and Arthur Walker umpired a fair game.
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Bowdon
Dick Tarpley
Tost
Bob Robinson
Roopville
Alexander
Morgan
Horace Robinson
Bowden
Arthur Walker
Card of Thanks from Jessie Strickland
Jessie Strickland of Roopville Georgia sends thanks to friends who supported her Auto Contest entries and subscriptions acknowledging their help and best wishes. She notes she did not win first prize but valued everyone’s assistance sincerely.
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Mies
Jessie Strickland
Roopville
KR. 1
Woman's Improvement Club in Bowdon Junction
The Bowdon Junction Woman's Improvement Club met on Monday afternoon May 10. Mrs Whatley spoke inspiringly and plans were made for summer projects. Members left encouraged by the ongoing improvements their group supports with meetings now planned every month.
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Woman's Improvement Club
Bowdon Junction
Woman’s Improvement Club
Mother's Day Observed at Mount Carmel Methodist Church
Mother's Day will be observed next Sunday at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with two services. Rev. Robert Stewart will fill his regular appointment at Louis Chapel and Banning the fourth Sunday.
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Mt. Carmel Methodist Church
Robert Stewart
Louis Chapel
First Baptist Notes on Morning Music and Revival Plans
Church notices outline Morning Music on May 16 featuring Martha Brown, Imeile Higdon, and Vivian Snead with Susie Tanner at the piano. Evening Music highlights Ruby Burns and “Wonder Working Prayer.” Revival meetings move to June 13 with Home Mission Board plans. midweek service led by Judge Leon Hood on May 19.
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Gounod
Martha Brown
Imeile Higdon
Vivian Snead
Susie Tanner
Ruby Burns
Home Mission Board
Chas. W. Daniel
Leon Hood
Contracts Let for Bowdon and Villa Rica Roads
Bond commission met Tuesday and let the Bowdon Carrollton road contract to Stanley Sing Construction Co of LaFayette for 102 613 44 bridges excluded The total for Villa Rica Temple road along the Bankhead Highway is 1955126 44 with bridges excluded Begin work date not specified and completion planned June 1 The same company also handles roads from Tallapoosa to Mt Zion road.
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Bowdon-Carrollton Road
Stanley & Sing- Contruction Company
LaFay- 4
Villa Mica-Temple Road
Bankhead Highway
Tallapoosa
Mt. Zion Road
Rannie Wheeler Chapter Meeting Set For May Evening
The Rannie Wheeler Chapter schedules a gathering at City Hall on May 19 at 7 30 p m with full attendance and officers present. Memorial exercises are planned with Judge Millican to be present and tickets or passes may be obtained from a listed source.
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Wieeler
Mapck P. Im
Misael
Mpt
Millican
Pthiy
Examination Notice for Southern History Study
Mrs E B Meadows advertises a report to Mrs J A Rhody for exam in Southern history on Tuesday June 16 at 10 pm. Only those ready for high school need apply.
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Codtapoaie Momoriai
Bolton
Mra. J
McLarty Cobbs Announce Emma Hazel Engagement
Mr and Mrs J H McLarty of Douglasville announce the engagement of their daughter Emma Hazel to Mr Laude Pope Cobb of Atlanta. The marriage is planned for June with the final meeting to be hosted by the District Deacon at his home. The notice urges membership and neighbors to attend and share in the service.
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J. H. McLarty
Douglasville
Emma Hazel
Laude Pope Cobb
Atlanta
A. K. Snead
Presbyterian Church Services and Endowment Fund Appeal
The Presbyterian Church schedules services next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. A special offering for the Endowment Fund of Ministerial Relief is urged. Described past week at Tabernacle as uplifting, Dr. Cox praised for sermons including a memorable last prayer meeting interpretation.
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Chur
Tabernacle Church
Cox
Hla
Mrs Grady Cole Entertains Mrs E B Williams
Mrs Grady Cole hosted a Wednesday night event for Mrs E B Williams of Augusta Ga Guests included Mesdames Grady Middlebrooks Lynn Carter Horace Cole Noel Hensley Harry Kingsbery Misses Pauline Stevens Lois Braswell Belva Cole Yannis Phillips Alma Stephens and Mrs B B Williams The hostess served a delinicun salad course and tea to her guests
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Grady Cole
E. B. Williams
Augusta
Mesdames Grady Middlebrooks
Lynn Carter
Horace Cole
Noel Hensley
Harry Kingsbery
Pauline Stevens
Lois Braswell
Belva Cole
Yannis Phillips
Alma Stephens
B. B. Williams
Curing houses boost sweet potato profits in Carroll County
Mr Benford built a curing house in Carroll County holding nearly 500 bushels last year. Sweet potatoes kept well with minimal losses. The editor notes the profitable potential of curing houses for farmers and salutes Mr and Mrs Benford for their quality harvest and thoughtful washing.
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Carrollton
Benford
Carroll County
Mrs. Benford
Ave M. School Commencement Recalls May 14 Friday
Dr J Lyons will give the literary address at the Ave M. graduation ceremony in the morning. Graduates will assemble for exercises at 8 p m with Hon Geo Napier delivering the commencement address at 8 o'clock pm.
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J. &. Lyons
Av & M
Geo. M. Napier
Boatright Buys Roop Property on Dixie Street
John Boatright has purchased the home place of Rev. W. W. Roop on Dixie Street beside the courthouse lot.
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Boatright
Roop Property
John Boatright
Rev. W. W. Roop
Dixie Street
Court House
H M Tyus Moves Columbia Shop in Rear of Ballard’s Fount
H M Tyus announces relocation of his grafanola shop to the rear of Ballard's Fount with entry on the square. Customers invited to call and hear the latest songs on Columbia Records.
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Ballard’s Fount
Columbia, Records
H. M. Tyus
Summer School Dates Proposed by Board of Education
The Board of Education adopts a summer program from May 31 to June 12 offering eight weeks pay for seven weeks to teachers under contract who attend the A. and M. Summer School. The term begins May 31 and ends June 12.
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Board of Education
Tennhere
County Board OF Education
Reading Course Book List for Georgia Schools
Announcement lists required titles for a reading course from the Southern School Book Depository Atlanta Georgia. Items include Wooster’s Teaching in Rural Schools Dresalar’s School Hygiene Hollister High School and Class Management and All the Children of All the People with prices noted. Also mentions School Code and Manual for Georgia available from the County School Superintendent for six cents postage.
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Ranewala
Southern School Bok Depository
Atlanta
Wooster
Dresalar
Hollister
Smith
Georgis
D. Whatley
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NOPLA
F. H. Martin
Mount Carmel
Citizens Bank
Carrollton, Ga
First Baptist
Thé Banks
Misa Ethel Smith
Motler
Salvation Army
Southern Baptist Convention
Washington City
Georgia
Georgia Baptista
First Baptist Church of
Our Church
Seve
Villa Rica
Rannie Wheeler
The
Carroll Free Press
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Grady Cole
Columbia
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