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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1921

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Southeastern Shoe Retailers Convene in Atlanta

Plans are set for the Southeastern Shoe Retailers association convention in Atlanta June 7 and 8. Leaders will discuss new styles and buying strategies with rail fare and hotel logistics arranged. events include registrations, business sessions, an automobile tour, and a banquet at Ansley hotel. The gathering aims to produce tangible results for Southern shoe retailers.

Southeastern Shoe Retailers’ Association Atlanta Griffin Amar Ray Conmally Building Piedmont Hotel Ansley Hotel Rample Nineheon Ansley

Evangelistic Revival Planned at Whitesburg Church

At the Whitesburg Christian Church Owen Bi will pregeh at Whitesburg on Saturday night and Sunday morning at 11. On account of its evangelistic work Mr Till has been compelled to have his place filled by others. The work is progressing and plans are being made for a great revival which is to begin on the fourth Sunday in July. Every member is urged to be present on Saturday and Sunday.

Owen Whitesburg Till

Card of Thanks for Horace McGukin Help and Blessings

We thank friends for kindness during illness and after the death of our dear Horace McGukin. We appreciate Dr Spruell for faithful service. God bless you. Mr and Mrs Wm McGukin request current and old addresses when you move. Will you

Horace Dr. Spruell Wm, McGukin

Two Boys Drown In Cedar Creek Boat Mishap

Cedartown Georgia May 17 two white boys aged about twelve John Baxter and Melvin Wilkes drowned near the town in Cedar creek above the dam while four boys tested a homemade boat. A negro on the bank named George Pattick broke a chain and towed out and saved two of the boys through heroic effort.

Cedartown John Baxter Melvin Wilkes Cedar Creek Will Dam George Pattick

Busy Men's Bible Class Organized in Tabernacle

A Busy Men's Bible Class was organized in the Tabernacle church last Sunday morning led by John Heaton as principal teacher Claud Hunrick as president and J A Pritchard as secretary The group aims for one hundred attendees next Sunday at ten for a study of the book of St John Carrolton men not in a class are invited and a barbecue might occur within sixty days

Tabernacle Church John Heaton Claud Hunirick J. A. Pritchard Carrollton

Mrs Mandeville Entertains At Bridge Club

Mrs J A Mandeville hosted the Bridge club on a Wednesday afternoon. Mrs B C Boykin led the club with the high score and received a sowing basket. Visitor prize went to Miss Susie Tanner for a box of Cutex articles. A luncheon followed with chicken salad stuffed tomatoes potato chips and tea. Attendees included Miss Joseph of Atlanta Miss Susie Tanner Miss Vivian Bradnox and Mrs Eugene Sprain.

Bridge Club J. A. Mandeville B. C. Boykin Susie Tanner Mandeville Joseph Atlanta Mia Vivian Bradnox Eugene Sprailin

Boy Scout Rally Inspires Carrollton Youths to Form Group

The largest city rally gathered seventy plus boys ages 12 to 18 at the Carroll County Trade Board offices. Field organizer C. W. Brevena spoke, befriended attendees, and urged creating a lasting Boy Scout organization to train them for future duties.

Carrollton Carroll County Trade Board C. W. Brevena Boy Scouts Thone

Sunday School Convention Program 1921 Cary Jollton Baptist

The Cary Jollton Baptist Association schedules its Sunday School convention at Bowdon Baptist Church on May 26 1921. Activities include morning song services invocation address of welcome responses, talks on The Work of the Convention and The Great Purpose of the Sunday School, community relations, and B Y P U program with multiple five minute talks led by named participants, officer elections, and a closing benediction.

Cary Jollton Baptist Association Bowdon Baptist Church W. G. Barrow J. T. Hixon Welecome C. M. Garett Will H. Cola Malo Quartette

What's What in Mount Zion

Mount Zion items describe a Sunday School year end with new Cradle Roll Department led by Mrs. Frank Martin and a baby cradle wall display. Sermons by Dr. C. J. Carder, cartersville trip by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fowler, a play The Average Man with cheap admission, campus picnic with games, Ever Ready class gathering at Myra Gammon's, Patton Oratorical Contest, and graduating exercises upcoming.

Amea Frank Martin Tima Martin Dorr Myra Gammon's

Carrollton Drops Another Game

A scathing writeup describes Carrollton's latest loss with fan frustrations aimed at umpiring and players. It notes Hawkins and Hicks facing stage fright, weak infield defense, and calls for stronger pitching while urging the coach to hire a tougher, fighting pitcher to win the next game. The piece closes with a playful prayer to Flournoy and a plea to bring home a victory.

New lineup set as team plans Friday game

After a 1 to 8 loss at Cedartown, the team hints at fresh infield talent and new pitcher catcher and out fielder for Friday. Milner, touted as LaGrange’s best, will play second with Mike back in action as the infield excites hopes for a possible win.

Mike Georgia

Flat Rock May 21 1921 Saturday Night Program

Local talent Erma Stead Renading Lottie Hembree perform in a varied program. Acts include Charade Conundrome Ravitation and a vaudeville style lineup with jokes by Oscar Lambert and a three person play. A debate on gasoline versus electricity features J G B Roberts Willie Ramples John Leo for affirmative and Sem Roberts Henry Lea C C Boyd for negative. BAER Espore provides music with CORA BOYD as secretary.

Erma Stead Renading Lottie Hembree Conundrome Leg Boyd Weenie Edge Thelma Garner Oscar Lambert J. G B. Roberts Willie Ramples John Leo Sem Roberts Henry ‘Lea C. C. Boyd Baer Espore Cora Boyd Secretory

John W Pitts Critically Ill At Memorial Hospital

Mr John W Pitts residing about two miles east of town is critically ill at Memorial hospital. His chances of recovery are reported as very doubtful after a year of failing health.

John W. Pitts Memorial Hospital Pitts

Revival Begins at West View Church

Revival began at West View church Monday night. Interest good and attendance increasing. Everyone invited to attend with emphasis on prayer by Christian people for an old fashioned revival at this place.

West View Church

Commencement at Temple Begins Friday Night

Temple commencement runs from Friday through Tuesday with grades one to six receiving diplomas. Friday features a tender program, Sunday sermon, and a playful presentation titled Pattie Mak en Things Fun. Tuesday hosts the graduating exercises. all invited to attend.

Temple Pattie Maken

Tabernacle Church Sunday Singing Draws Large Crowds

The Tabernacle church at Carrollton holds afternoon singings every fourth Sunday with large crowds in attendance. Everyone is invited to join in or listen as others sing and you are welcome.

Tabernacle Church Carrollton

Play to Be Given at the City Hall

The operetta A Dream of Fairy land will be presented by pupils of Mises Nell Mondona and Martha Brown at the city auditorium Friday evening May 20 at 8 o clock. Admission 25 and 15 cents.

Mises Nell Mondona Martha Brown City Auditorium

Quarterly Meeting Held at Lowell

The second quarterly conference of the Koopville circuit will be held in Lowell at 11 a.m. by Dr. W.T. Irving, presiding elder. A communion service and Dinner on the ground follow, with a 1:30 p.m. conference and evening services in Roopville and Welcomb. All are invited to attend.

Koopville Lowell W.T. Irving Rome W. A. Woodruff P. G

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Whitesburg Christian Church Thia Citizens Bank Newnan Street Carrollton, GA George P. Jackson Percy Smith Mias Trone Morria P. Ailie J. B. Merrell Ati Leo Breod Mises Sa Eric Johnson Maud Johnson Lucile Bell Gibson Mount Zion C. J. Carder Ponce de Leon Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Fred Fowler Cartersville Hawkins Richards Hawkine Kitts Sakohoe Hicks iMer Iut Club SoWnon Davenport Katy Tom MR. John Pitts Tabernacle Singing Mandeville Mills Statistica The First National Bank L. G. Mandeville Pres Cashier
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