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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1918

Page

6

Pleasant Hill Community Letters Warm Rainy Weather

Local notes describe ongoing social visits among Pleasant Hill residents Mrs Velma Broom and Mrs B R Turner visiting in Plownshire and Carrollton. Various families including the Brannon Turner Cooper Jennings and Springer households are seen at singing conventions, weddings, and visits with relatives as Paul Springer prepares for military service.

Velma Broom B. RK. Turner Plownshire Tom Wilson John Brannon Plowshare Brannon BR. Turker Velma ‘Broom C. C. Turner W. L. Long J. H. Burks Alta Maud Turner J. M. McElroy Carrollton M. L. Turner Mra J. H. Cooper Sam Jdamea Sand Hill C, C, Turner Ys. Turner W. C. Jennnings John Eady Old Carrollton Bertha Jennings Belle Robinson Clyde Martin Bremen Will Pate T. ©. Gray GC. C. Turner Lee Williams W. O. Jennings Concord Paul Springer R. I. Cooper Ind Mys R. H. Springer Blanche Broom Lauvern’s Mill BB. Turner Mina Addie Walker

Shiloh Preaching Days Draw Large Crowds

Shiloh hosted preaching sessions Saturday and Sunday with four large attendances. Several local residents visited relatives and hosted guests, including Moody and Williamson families. Rev Luther Cowart plans to preach on the fifth Sunday in June and the community invites all.

Shiloh Rov J. D. Moody W. A. Johnson Cora Williamson Banting Susie Willinmon Walter Williamson Mack Willamson Jeff Buchanan Babe Buchanan Mack Williamson Grorge Stone Pearl Stone Hear Lowell Elle Stone Mamie Stella Harper

Ford Tractors Offered to Georgia Farmers Through Defense Council

A letter from Charles J. Metz states Henry Ford and Son will supply tractors to Georgia farmers via the State Council of Defense. Tractors cost 760 dollars f o b Dearborn and will be distributed by the Blue Council of Defense for non profit use with neighbors aid. Orders require certified funds. the State Council disclaims liability for tractor operation.

Charles J. Metz State Council of Defense Carrdll County Henry Mord Han Georgia Dorsey Ford Georgia Council of Defense Georgia Farmera Mr. Ford x England Canada Massachusetts Michigan Ford Enor Henry Ford & Bon Dearborn State Council of Defauns Detroit Hou Candler Building Audit Company of the South Atlanta

Card of Thanks to neighbors for aid after house fire

Mr and Mrs See Whid express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during a house fire. They wish God’s abundant blessings on those who assisted and hope others repay the kindness.

Local Socials and Weekend Visits Reported

Shady Grove guests Miss Effie Harris and Miss Eunice Morgan hosted Saturday gatherings. Carrollton singing drew a good crowd with visitors from here and nearby towns. Lucile Rigsby remains ill and will be moved to Atlanta hospital this week for recovery. Multiple families, including Harris, Jordan, Green, and Carter households, note Sunday visits and hospitality at their homes across the community.

Cabc Belle Winnie Turner Amy Peck Effie Harris Eunice Morgan Lillie Kelley Carrollton Victor Jordan Floyd Green Leonard Hendon Robert Green Lucile Rigsby Atlanta John Morgan Vera Jordan Jim Carter John Carter Harris J. W. C. Harris Katie Lou Brown Lowell

Bethesda Social Notes and Local Visitors

Local residents report rain on Monday and a Sunday all day singing at Bethesda. Camp Wheeler and Camp Gordon guests attended, with several Bowdon singers and multiple Wallaces visiting. W. W. Harper suffered eye injury and a horse was lost last Tuesday night.

Bernien den Camp Wheeler Bethesda Watney Williamson Camp Gordon Maang Dukes Lonnie Bonner W. W. Harper Bowdon Maude Casper Virgil Crews Lonnie Casper Anny Crews G. L. Hall George Wallace Dewey Wallace Tom Wallace John Wallace Alvin Wal-lacé Noah Aderhold Curtis Jackson Annie Ruth Cban Susie Cash Roopville

Thousands of Women Needed for War Work

The United States Civil Service Commission calls for women to fill at least 60 government job types as men go to the front. Women are already 40 000 of the 70 000 civil service workers added in the first year of U S involvement, with roles from stenography to nurses and chemists. Officials in major cities offer information and application blanks to qualified applicants.

Washington War and Navy Departments United States Civil Service Civil Survie Poat

Seed Offers from Tenn Valley Seed Co

Tennessee Valley Seed Co offers sweet potato plants Porto Ricos Dooleys Nancys and Triumphs at 100 for 650 and 1000 for 300 postpaid. Also lists pepper tomato potato seed millet velvet beans peas sorghum fine seed corn and insect destroyer Itgetsem at 256 a pound or five pounds for 100. Agents wanted. Albany Ga

Porto Risos Dooleys Nancys Triumphs Express Tenn Valley Seed CQ Albany

Five Points Singing at Flat Rock and Local Notices

The report notes singing at Flat Rock attended by Cass, Miss Rosa Smith, and Miss Clara Williams, with various family visits including Mrs. Freeman Smith ill and Mr. Johnston in Atlanta. A large crowd enjoyed the Saturday night singing at Mr. George Story, and Master Marold Williams had gone to Atlanta for the week.

Cass Miss Rosa Smith Misa Clara Willams Carrollton John Johnston Atelanta Freeman Smith Misa Clyde Johnston Rosa Smith Jordan George Story Myrtle Thompson Thuraiay Billig Stone Marold Williams Atlanta

Ministerial Association Praises Liberty Loan Effort and Antibootleg Efforts

The Ministerial Association commends Carroll County residents for the Liberty Loan drive and praises sheriff, deputies, chief of police and assistants for breaking up illicit whiskey operations across sections including stills and blind tigers.

Ministerial Association Carroll County W. T. Wamey A. T. Ivey W. T. Hamby Ivey

Notice for Singers at Shady Grave Conference

In the conference held on the fourth Saturday at Shady Grave it was decided the annual gathering would be held on the fourth Sunday in May. Everyone invited to come and are requested to bring well filled baskets as well as good singers and a new booker.

Shady Grave

Five Bills Strive on Senate Shore as One Drops Out

A rhythmic roster tracks five Bills named Hardwick Warris Burwell Howard Ostman bound for the Senate. Upshaw quits the field, leaving four Bills. Burwell then leaves, reducing to three Bills as the countdown continues. John T Boifeuillet records the tally.

Bill Hardwick Bill Warris Bill Burwell Bill Howard Bill Ostman Bill Upshaw John T Boifeuillet

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