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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1920

Page

5

Happy Corner Social Roundup in Rufus Dewberry's Area

Mr Rufus Dewberry and sisters Misses Bertie and Ola spent Sunday with their brother and sister Mr and Mrs Bud Dewberry. Mr and Mrs A N Allen motored to Temple Monday. The singing by Misses Eulat and Beulah Dobbs Sunday night pleased all. Mr Steve Lamberts mule ran away Sunday wrecking his buggy badly. Mr and Mrs J J Weaver and son Loftin went to Villa Rica Saturday. Mr Hubert Wynn was riding in the area Saturday. Miss Eula Dobbs visited Miss Maureene Allen Saturday. Messrs Lamar Newburn Glenn Rafferd Gordon and Mr Richard Shackelford visited Mn Frank Colo Sunday.

Rufus Dewberry Bertie Ola Bud Dewberry A. N. Allen Temple Eulat Beulah Dobbs Steve Lambert J. J. Weaver Loftin Villa Riea Hubert Wynn Eula Dobbs Maureene Allen Lamar Newburn Glenn Rafferd Gordon Richard Shackelford Frank Colo

Bethel Notes Busy Spring At Local House And School

Mr and Mrs Joe Crumbley announce a new boarder arrived April 28. Cleve Nixon wed Sunday May 2 and well wishes extend for a long life. Burwell school closed Friday after a fine commencement the prior Thursday and Friday nights. The writer laments losing teacher Miss Lucigano Alexander. Mrs Saltie Musick and Mrs Fannie Griff ies plus Mrs Annie Ruth Musick spent ...

Joe Crumbley Cleve Nixon Burwell Lucigano Alexander Saltie’ Musick Fannie Griffies Annie Ruth Musick

Social Visit Highlights in Crumbley Household

Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Joe Crumbley. Mr. Rufus Spruell from Alabama spent Sunday morning with his sister Mrs. Joe Crumbley. Mesdames Lula and Emma Cantrell visited Friday afternoon with Mrs. Joe. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cantrell stayed Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cantreny.

Joe Crumbley Rufus Spruell Alabama Mesdames Lula Emma Cantrell Bill Cantrell Frank Cantreny

Family Visits Across Flint Corner and Nearby Towns

Local residents report multiple weekend visits. John Henderson and family visited his brother Charlie Henderson near Jake. Leander Johnson and spouse called on James and Mary Driver near Temple. Homer Thompson and family visited Mary Henderson of Shiloh. Tom Pitts and spouse visited Tom Williams near Cross Plains. J C Davis and family called on F J Thompson. N C Thompson and wife saw his brother Fletcher Thompson near Carrollton. Kemp Jones and family spent Sunday with J T Jones near Flint Corner.

John Henderson Charlie Henderson Near Jake Leander Johnson James Driver Near Temple Homer Thompson Mary Imenderson Shiloh Tom Pitts Tom Williams Near Cross Plains J. C. Davis F. J. Thompson

Carrollton Trade Territory Ad Offers Cheaper Coverage

Advertiser proclaims coverage of Carrollton trade area at less than half cost by choosing a newspaper that serves the field twice weekly.

Carrollton

Mrs J M Parrish Dies at Alabama Home

Mrs J M Parrish died at her home near Cullman Alabama last Friday and was buried Saturday. She was born Miss Warris daughter of Mr and Mrs B Harris who moved from Shady Grove about seventeen years ago. She was about 48 and had many relatives in this county. She was a first cousin to Mrs W O Robinson and Mr W C Morgan. Attendants from hotel included W C Robinson Oscar Muse Mr and Mrs W T Harris Mrs O R Jordan and others who boarded the train at Temple and Bromen.

J. M. Parrish Cullman Ala Warris 8. Harris Shady, Grove W. O. Robinson W. C. Morgan W. C. Robinson Oscar Muse W. T. Harris O R. Jordan Temple and Bromen

Sunday School Division Convention Program

The program for the Sunday School Division Convention at Tyna Baptist Church on Sunday the 23rd begins at 2 0 clock p m Devotional services led by the president. The Aim of the Sunday School Rev W P Cumbie The Relation of the Sunday School to the Church Rev W A Woodruff How to Organize and Build Up a Sunday School Rev J R Speer Report from the Sunday Schools The Worth of the Sunday School to the Church and Community Hon K J Reaves

Tyna Baptist Church W. P. Cumbie W. A. Woodruff J. R. Speer K. J. Reaves

Community notices from Carrollton area gatherings

Town residents attended Tabernacle church services. Visitors included Mrs. J. A. Rhody and families gathered with local residents. Families from Clem and Temple spent weekends with neighbors. Mrs. Young Houseworth plans an Atlanta hospital operation today. best wishes for recovery.

Wanted address for Private John Allen colored

Carrell County Trade Board seeks the address of Private John Allen colored of Company E 202nd Regiment U S Army. Readers who know his address should notify him to inform the Secretary of The Trade Board or at the office.

Carrell County Trade Board John Allen Company E U. S. Army Secretary of the Trade Board

Sa cred Tarp crowd attends Sunday singing in Mabry

Report from Mabry notes a good crowd at the Sacred Tarp singing on Sunday. The writer attended with the group. Mrs. A G Titts is on the sick list. Minnie Levens, Mr and Mrs Buchanan and C D Whitehead made a business trip to town Saturday. Guy Phillips is remodeling his house to improve its appearance.

A. G. Titts Minnie Levens B. Buchanan C. D. Whitehead Guy Phillips

Alonzo Alexander Declines Race After Broad Support

Alonzo Alexander states he cannot enter politics despite strong backing from about three hundred friends. He explains his plans are already set and he will not run this time, thanking supporters for their friendship.

A. W. Alexander

Trough of a TWICH-A-WEEK Field Jacket Tale

A fragmentary notice references a coat covering part of a field titled TWICH-A-WEEK. No clear names dates or events are readable. The item appears to be a brief, uncertain clipping about clothing or apparel in a sports or field context.

Local social notes from Cross Roads parish

The item lists residents and guests attending gatherings and prayers across Cross Roads including Misa Leona Ward, Mr Selma Perrish, Mr Adam Hughs, Mr Albert Ward, T T Ward, Leonn, Mary Barnes, Leonard Morrow, Leo Morrow, John Smith, Blanch Barnes, Robert Williamson, Mrs Grizzard and the Barnes and Brock families. It notes a buggy incident with a frightened horse and various visits and suppers through Friday to Sunday.

Misa Leona Ward Selma Partish Adam Hughs Albert Ward Bowdon T. T. Ward Missey Mary Liezie Barnes Beulah Miss Leonn P. F. Brock Mary Barnes Leonard Morrow

Kel ley Family Attends Social at Mr Phillips and Miss Heater

Cane y head notes Mr Martha and George Kelly and families visiting Sim Phillips. Prayer meeting at Sim Phillips proved a success and moves to Hugh Stripling's next Sunday. Buddle Denney and George Kellyo families guest at Bim Phillips Wednesday. Miss Doshin Heater visited sister Mrs Ronio Teal. P J Teal visited brother Oscar Walls.

Martha George Kelley Sim Phillips Hugh Stripling Buddle Denney George Kellyo Bim Phillips Doshin Heater Ronio’ Teal P. J. Teal Oscar Walls

Misses Attend Singing Events In Pateville And Area

Pats Estelle Lennie and Curtis Jones attended the Providence singing on Sunday. Harris sisters Lottie and Lillian were guests of Margaret Tursner on Saturday night. Estelle Pats and Nettie Miller visited the writer Saturday afternoon. C. C. Smith and H. E. Patterson attended the Hureka singing on Sunday.

Estelle Pats Lennie Jones Mr. Curtis Jones Providence Lottie Lillian Harris Margaret Tursner Nettie Miller Mesara C. C. Smith H. E. Patterson Hureka

Local Social Notes From Shiloh and Surrounding Areas

Community updates list visits and overnights as residents from Roopyilie Heard county East Newnan Carrollton and Moultrie share time with family members. The column notes hospital progress for Mrs L W Dean and mentions Dr Dewey Hendrix visiting LaGrange. Many households are cited hosting relatives and friends over the weekend.

Local Socials and Transfers in Flat Rock District

Flat Rock notices show Villa Rica residents like Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gilland visiting J W Boyd and EF Boyd. Mr. David McGuire transacted business here, and Mrs. Inez Johnson visited her sister. Gilland brothers visited Villa Rica and Callaway Boyd bought a Ford truck. Reverend Parrish filled his regular duties.

Arthur Gilland Villa Rica EF. C. Boyd Jim Rainey J W. Boyd David McGuire Wna Inez Johnson Jim Brazil Mesare Jake Tommie Gilland Callaway Boyd Rev. Parrish

Local Social Roundup From Villa Rica And Nearby

Saturday and Sunday religious services noted with two sermons and social visits. Ena Lambert of Villa Rica spent Saturday night with Core Roya. Guests included O C Boyd, Cara Boyd, Aver Hendrix, Minnie Hendrix, Oscar Lambert, W S Hendrix, Velvin Boyd, Horace Boyd, Leo Perd, Barnie Wallace, Clyde Johns, Calaway Boyd, and Cors Boyd.

Ena Lambert Villa Rica Core Roya Mart Gilland Edgar Boyd Near Sand Hill Bill Boyd Masters Velvin Horace Boyd Ithica O. C. Boyd Miss Cara

Pleasant Hill Preaching Days Attract Local Visitors

Regular preaching days were held at Pleasant Hill on Saturday and Sunday with visitors from Carrollton and Bowdon. Rev. Davis on Carrollton and Rev. Coalson on Bowdon attended, along with families including the Dial, Turner, and Cooper households. A mule incident injured a child, and many neighbors shared meals and church attendance during the weekend.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Happy Corner Bethel Flint Corner MR. Advertiser OLA Aid Kytle Aycock Carrollton, Ga U. S Tabernacle Church J. A. Rhody Walt Strickland Clem JA. M. Horton J. T. Brannon Neat Temple Edger Caldwell Gordon Kelley Julia Pyron Tom Wallace G. W Hall Horace Barnea Alma Eunice Caldwell J. R. Cook Harmon Rabarn J. T. Wilson Young Houseworth Atlanta Mabry Alonzo Alexander Castori Ria Caneyhead Pateville G. N. Aderholdt Bob Long Roopyilie B. W. Gray A. W. Williamson Heard County M. L. Williamson Wilas Harper East Newnan J. A. Hammond Horace Phillips Luna Dale Banning Baren Shumaka Bello Stella Harper Madge Stallings Beulah Shumake J. G. Ayers Near Lowell Mittle Hammond Mamie Camilla Tarper T. T. Shumake Dewey Hendrix LaGrange W. C. Huffman Rotherwood Pleasant Hill Davison Roy. Coalson George Jones J. B. F. Dial Mary Dial Raymond Doster Melba Eb, L. Turner Joyce Mattie Turner Altn Mand Turner Mia John Bracknel Hazel Holton Edna Turner J. H. Cooper This Place R. H. Cooper O. T. Burks Sandy Min T. O. Gray Jewell Burke Horace Sand Hill Mra W. L. Long J. H. Burks Muse Wayalde Joe Parker Misa Addie J. L. Thomasson
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