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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1922

Page

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Georgia Business Shows Rapid Strides Toward Recovery

Atlanta Ga May 18 Georgia moves toward recovery from the depressed conditions of the year in a shorter time than expected. The past month shows quickening business activity and optimism. Industrial expansion in several lines and better wholesale and retail trade. Financial conditions firm in large cities and country banks improved after the prior farmers disaster. High cotton prices anticipated next fall due to small carryover encourage farmers despite poor crop conditions.

Atlanta Georgia

Summer School Opens at A and M

The teachers summer school starts May 22 at the A and M school. Noted speakers include Dr. B V Sanford from State University author of a grammar used in commentary and high school grades, Prof. D L Earnest, Miss Parker, Matthews, Duggan, Bolton, and Supervisors Martin Goddard Dugan. Profs Polhill Starr offer math. Dr Camp from Bowdon College teaches psychology.

8. V. Sanford State University D. L. Earnest State Norrifil Duggan Bolton Martin Goddard Dugan Polhill Starr Camp Bowdon College W. D. Whatley Ingram

Want Ads Bring Results in Local Paper Classifieds

A compact notice highlights the effectiveness of want ads for quick outcomes. Readers are urged to place a classified entry to reach nearby buyers and sellers, with examples showing strong responses and timely leads.

Carrollton Public Schools Sevent Grade Ceremony Details

The Carrollton Public Schools close with a Seventh Grade Certificate ceremony on Thursday May 25 at five p m at Maple Street School. About fifty pupils will go to high school. The program includes Salutatory Cecil Stampa Recitation Elizabeth Brown Reveries of a School Boy J D Sewell Muric nas Will Clifton Lyle Prophesy Margaret Carter Zerah Stephens Valedictory Ruth Hammond and Delivery of Diplomas L K Smith.

Carrollton Maple Street Cecil Stampa Claus Roger Turner Morris Leaf Elizabeth Brown J.D. Sewell Muric“nas Will—Clifton Lyle Margaret Carter Zerah Stephens Muaie Ruth Hammond L. K. Smith

New Residence Rising on Tanner Street

Mr. H. L. Worthy is erecting a six room bungalow on Tanner Street, planned as a permanent home. Foundation indicates a substantial structure, with tile floors in the cook room bathroom and porches, hollow tile partitions to wood, and tiles for other floors and windows.

H. L. Worthy Tanner Street Worthy

Public School Movie Showings At Strand Theater

Carrollton Public Schools will show motion pictures at the Strand Theater on Monday and Tuesday of next week on Maple and College streets. Parents and community members are invited to view their children in the films.

Carrollton Maple College Streets Strand Theater Grifiin

Weevils Abundant Can Be Killed By Dusting Poison

Weevil emergence from winter quarters threatens young cotton as squares form. Kill wintered over weevils just before squares form with calcium arsenate dust on small plants. Use dusting methods or gather punctured squares every two weeks. follow government guidance for timing and equipment.

C. A. Whittle State Board of Entomology of Goodigin

Carrollton Advertising Club Luncheon Plans Dinner Guests

The Carrollton Ad Club announces a dinner for Thursday evening May 18 at 7 30 P M at Stanleyos Cafe with guest Mr G R Laws originator of the Neosho Plan and several other invited guests Members are urged to attend and contact committee members W F Myers H S Horton and Eric R Johnson if not reached.

Carrollton Advertising Club G. R. Laws Stanley’s W. F. Myers H. 8 Horton Eric R. Johnson

Dissolution Notice of Orgel & Harper Partnership

By mutual consent the firm of Orgel and Harper has been dissolved. Wiley T. Creel continues the business and assumes all liabilities and note collections. Alvin E. Harper withdraws. Dated May 17, 1922. W. T. Creel. 18 May. A. E. Harper.

Orgel & Harper Wiley T. Creel Alvin E. Harper Harper W. T. Creel W.T. Creel A. E. Harper

Pigs to Exchange for Corn in Rome Street Trade

Pigs to exchange for corn are offered on Rome Street by Meeks R B. The notice lists the trade proposal and names the parties involved.

Meeks Rome Street

Georgia women ballots change state politics enigma

In Georgia this year women will vote for the first time as full participants in elections. The piece notes a historic shift with education campaigns and widespread preparation among women across counties and towns for active political engagement. It discusses editorials, politicians, and how the new voters may influence outcomes.

Atlanta Georgié Omem Errall Fei Atnte Georgia Atnto Politien Beth

Red Cross Urges Quick Aid for Carroll County Sufferers

Generous responses pour in as Carroll County seeks rapid relief funds for flood victims. Local efforts coordinate with Southern Division HQ to funnel donations to national headquarters for food and clothing for homeless refugees. Contributions may be sent to W. C. Cobb, Carroll Chapter treasurer.

Carroll County Red Cross Sittas T Cross Oure Aeminen Red Cross John Barton Payne Harding W. C. Cobb Carroll Chapter

Engagement announced for Lucia Rene Weir and J B Hunt

Mr and Mrs BE M Astimore announce the engagement of their daughter Lucia Rene Weir to Mr J B Hunt of Valdosta Ga The wedding is planned for the latter part of June.

M. Astimore Lucia Rene Weir J. B. Hunt Valdosta, Ga

Epworth League Elects Officers For Coming Year

On May 7 the Epworth League held its annual election of officers. Frank Myers and George Smith were named Prominent and Vice President, Karl Robinson Secretary, William Robinson Tranbuter, Edith Foster Corresponding Secretary, department heads Toumy Phipps First, Turner Flournoy Third, Elizabeth Copeland Fourth, Indys Hansard Epworth Era Agent, Margret Hearn Pianist, Margaret Griffin Assistant Pianist. The group aims to boost Christian work in the year ahead and urges parental support to involve youths in League activity. Earl Robinson, Secretary.

Mannual Frank Myers George Smith Karl Robinson William Robinson Edith Foster Gwyn Toney Toumy Phipps Turner Flournoy Hklizabeth Copeland Indys Hansard Epworth Maragret Hearn Margaret Griffin Langue League Earl Robinson

Foreign Mission Day Observed At Presbyterian Church

Foreign Mission Day will be observed next Sunday at the Presbyterian Church with a program at the clever o'clock hour. All members of Sunday School and church are expected and visitors are cordially invited.

Foreign Mission Presbyterian Church Tople

Singing at Eureka Sacred Harp event moved to May 3

An all boy Sacred Harp singing will be held at Eureka church this Sunday May 3 now after a date change from the fourth to the third Sunday. Everyone is invited and asked to bring well filled baskets.

Eureka Church

Mr Tyre Watson In Atlanta Spends Week End Here

Mr Tyre Watson of Atlanta spent the week end here, visiting local friends and enjoying leisure time in the city.

Tyre Watson Atlanta

Luther Smith Dies by Suicide at Hancock Hospital

Luther Smith, about 39, of Waco, killed himself last Saturday morning at Hancock Lewis Hospital by swallowing carbolic acid. He had been there about a month for treatment.

Luther Smith Hancock- Lewis Hospital Waco

Ford Secret Fertilizer Plans Revealed in Senate Hearing

Washington May 17 A new and secret process for making fertilizer that could cut costs by half was described to the Senate Agriculture Committee. Henry Ford is sought for approval to use the method at the Muscle Shoals plant. Engineer W B Mayo declined to share full details but said the process could lower production costs significantly if perfected.

Washington Muscle Shoals Henry Ford W. B. Mayo Ford Senate Agriculture Committee Mayo

Mrs A P McCrown Called by Death

Mrs A P Melown, 58, longtime Carrollton resident desde Covington, died last Thursday at her daughter's home on Rome Street. Funeral held at residence with Rev John P Erwin officiating. Survived by four daughters Mra T E Rankin Mra Malcolm Pace of Carrollton Mra Claud Street of Griffin Ga and Mra Allen Bodlingfield of Norfolk Va, plus a brother and sister, John Cook and Edna Cook of Atlanta. Burial in city cemetery.

A. P. Melown Edwin Baskin Rome Street Carrollton Covington City Tor John P. Erwin First Methodist Church Mra T. E. Rankin Malcolm Pace Thin City Claud Street Griffin, Ga Allen Bod Flingfield Norfolk John Cook Edna Cook Atlanta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bank of Roopville Teller the Child’s Bank the First National Bank C. A. Lyle L. C. Mandeville, Pres Carrollton, Ga AD Club Red J. C. Holloway Lawrenceville Claud B. Holloway Hunt—Weir Epworth League Eureka A. P. McCrown the Peoples Bank Federal Reserve System Geo W. Pleming G. C. Cook Citizens Bank Newnan Street
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