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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1917

Page

6

Bankhead Highway Plans Move Ahead Between Three Cities

May 12 report from Birmingham notes enthusiasm for creating the Bankhead Highway linking Atlanta Birmingham and Memphis. Two U.S. engineers have been sought by the Road Division of the Agriculture Department to begin work once a date and itinerary are set. The Bankhead Highway Association headquarters in Birmingham hosted discussions with local officials and others about inspection locations in Georgia Alabama and Mississippi.

Birmingham Ala Atlanta Memphis Bankhead United States Agricultura Department Spoons Tonkhend T. 8S. Plowman Talladega Bankhead Highway Association

First Baptist Notes and Events From May 2nd Week

The pastor expects to preach on Daniel in the Den of Lies and Grieving the Holy Spirit. The Toy Scouts meet at the church at 2 p.m. as boys 12 and older, plus men, may elect their council. A&M commencement is Friday May 8 with a life address at 11 a.m and a Bavcaloureste Ade dress at 8 p.m. The Southern Baptist Convention sessions in New Orleans are noted with major issues. Freeman will lead mid week service May 2 at 8 p.m. Seniors and Tamine urged to attend. Local ministers urge end to Sabbath desecration. A Creed for Carroll County mentions May 21-287 and roads for Simonton Hospital with possible farmland crops.

Daniel Nhave John T. Boifeulett Felton Southern Baptist Convention Nyan Orients Te. Freeman Carrollton Cararll Simonton Hospital

Rally Aims to Boost Bankhead Highway Support

Reports from rentes and Secretary FA urge faster inspection reports and mileage submissions. Jefon county division starts planning a grand banquet in Birmingham for the Scouting Party arrival. Plans include escort convoys from Pell City by over 100 automobiles. Bankhead Highway Association seeks 25 000 members before the next annual meeting.

Jefon County Hawkhead Highway Birmingham Pell City Ala Cfty

Attendance Drive Urges Carrollton Churchgoers to May 20

A sermon-like appeal cites Carrollton as a model for county church attendance and urges every man, woman, and child to attend services next Sunday May 20. The message warns neglect of the Lord's Supper disobeys God and insults Jesus, urging faithful participation.

Villa Rica Sand Hill Carrollton Rowden Heftin Holcomb Greece God

Revival preparations and church notices in local column

Preparations for a revival begin as Sunday School classes, including the Berena chiss, are highlighted. The pastor leaves for New Orleans for the Southern Baptist Convention with no morning service, evening services planned, and church prayer meetings plus teachers' conference noted. A parish joke about heaven gates is included, alongside parishioners Will H. Malone and Mrs Eugenia Malone visiting Carrollton on Wednesday.

Tiune Berena Chiss Youngyinet New Orleans Southern Baptist Convention Sanlay Heaven St. Peter Mike

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