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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1920

Page

4

Improvement Club Bowdon Junction Meeting Notice

The Woman's Improvement Club of Bowdon Junction will meet with Mrs. Co E Adama Monday afternoon May 24 1920. Demonstration of cake baking by Mrs W D Whatley then program includes Rong by the club Prayer Reading The Benefits of a Woman's Improvement Club by Mrs E J Earnest Duet by Mrs C B Adams and Mrs Crawford Reading Father Earnest What A Fireless Cooker Meant to Me by Mrs J B Farnet. Everyone is cordially invited. Mrs J B Earnest President Father Earnest Cor Secretary

Woman’s Improvement Club Bowdon Junction Co. E. Adama W. D. Whatley C. FE. Adams Woman's Improvement Club E. J. Earnest C. B. Adams

Annual singing at Lowell draws crowd and praise

Last Sunday a large crowd gathered for the Lowell annual singing starting with Sunday School at dawn. Prof Reeves led worship and songs after a short intermission, with offerings totaling about 176 dollars including an unpaid piano from Cable Co Atlanta. The day featured quartets and a chorus duet, and though some outside attendees lingered, order was generally good under Pastor W A Woodruff.

Lowell Fraf. I Mr. Garner A. D. Tynon Robert Cook Mr. Smith Co. M. Stallings G. W. Fleming Mr. Wortham Manny W. A. Woodruff

Farmers High School Sunday Singing and Social News

Miss Eva Hurst led a singing at Farmers High School Sunday night the event welcomed Mrs. Jordan from Sand Hill visiting her daughter Mrs. L. E. Morgan. Mr. Glenn Ashmore joined Miss Dora Miles for the Sunday visit. Mr. Jon Brock and family hosted a large Sunday gathering. Martha Causby is in the sick list. Elbert Traylor damaged his buggy at Mr. Smith's Sunday. All are invited to Sunday School and services next Sunday.

Eva Hurst Jordan Sand Hill L. E. Morgan Glenn Ashmore Dora Miles Jon Brock Martha Causby Elbert Traylor Mr. Smith

Ed T Jackson’s Weekly Talks With Farmers

A historical column discusses spring home improvements for farmers including whitewashing houses and fences, painting needs, and water and phone access. It gives a homemade whitewash recipe and warns about pest control using arsenate of lead, with instructions for mixing and application. It also emphasizes farm bureau efforts to train boys into self-reliant, property-owning citizens.

Farm Bureau

Letter From Club Members in Corn Pig and Wheat Club Work

Robert Lambert writes to Mr. Jackson in 1920 about corn club work and post harvest composting. He vows to work from beginning to finish with a big heart, asks for help measuring the corn club acre, and inquires about cotton prospects and recruiting more club members.

Mr. Jackson Acre Jackson H. W. Smith Robert Lambert

Farm Service Cuts Costs Through Cooperative Credit

The County Agent unloaded the eighth car of nitrate of soda totaling 200 tons ordered for Carrollton trade territory farmers. The Farm Loan Association provided a distinct service to Georgia farmers, offering money with a life time to repay at nominal interest, seen as a saving and future security for both young and mature men.

Carrollton The Farm Loan Association Georgia

Carroll Free Press Subscription Drive Urged Locally

ASE appeals to neighbors and friends to support The Carroll Free Press by subscribing and using its classifieds to advertise. The message emphasizes community patronage and local engagement through the paper.

Carroll Free Press Janms

First Baptist Notes on Sunday Services and Sermons

The First Baptist church will not preach next Sunday due to Carrollton High School commencement in the forenoon and the pastor's absence in LaFayette, Ga, to preach another school's commencement. Bible chapters for the next Sabbath are listed and midweek scripture is Matthew 7:1-12 on Wednesday May 6 at 7 30 p.m. The pastor expresses heartfelt thanks to the congregation amid a dark hour following his mother's passing.

First Baptist Church Carrollton High School LaFayette

Program Children Day at Wayside

Wayside hosts a Fourth Sunday Children’s Day program with timings for recitations music and sermons. Featured speakers include Rev W N Boatripht Prof C BR Richirda Rev Dim mork J R W Core and W D Whatley with multiple student committees and musical numbers led by Reeves Boyd and Blick Hinesley.

Wayside Mugie W. N. Boatripht Muaie J. D. M. Tountain C. BR. Riehirda Mr. Reeves W. D. Whatley Johnie Boyd Blick Hines

SAND HILL VISITS AND SUNDAY SINGING AT MACEDONIA

Mr and Mrs Clarence Cleveland of Sargent visited relatives in Samos, joining a well attended Macedonia singing service. Rev Dan Carter delivered an impressive sermon on prayer with the theme Christ s prayer in Gethsemane. Edward Inland left for Dawson Ga after visiting Rev and Mrs Wittman. Pearl Garst from Gabeville Ala paused en route to South Carolina to visit relatives. Wood and Miss Salifo were guests of Levi Griffis family. Mrs Whatley visited Mrs Pittman briefly.

Clarence Cleveland Sargent A. A. Parker Macedonia Dan Carter Geth J. E. Inland Edward Dawson A. A. Wittman Pearl Garst Gabeville Ala South Carolina Arthur Garst Phil Garat Wood Mies Salifo Levi Griffis D. Whatley

Card of Thanks for Auto Contest Support

Irce Smith thanks friends for subscriptions and assistance in the auto contest. She did not win a prize but expresses deep appreciation for the help, saying it is as valued as winning the car.

Irce Smith

Miss Effie Long Host to Carrollton Friends

Veal Miss Effie Long hosted visitors near Carrollton with Mira Velma Simpkins M amie Tou Lowrey and other relatives joining Sunday afternoon. Multiple visits among the Long Gentry Lowrey Moon and Reeves families occurred through the weekend with stays and daytime visits noted.

Effie Long Carrollton Mira Velma Simpkins Mamie Tou Lowrey Ella Lowrey Pearl ‘Moon Lidia Gentry J. F. Duke Font Ala Pearl Moon C. A. Hightower Innie, Lurn Bruce Reeves l Hattie Mapp Hell Simpkins D. P. Chambers

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C. A. Meeks Carrollton, Ga Ontside ED T. Jackson Dave Sis Carroll Farmers Bert Ap First Baptist Munie Dim J. O. Latimer J. R. Crawford Charle Horsley Elair Boutright G. F. Tinckney Vola Stewart Hackney Henry Young Loln Rontright Mia Nathan Young Frank Sewell Alton Morris M. E. Morris Hunt Jones Drug Company Veal Roy Long E. A. Gentry Sundnay Mins Ollie Emma Lou Maggie Long Willie Barrett A. L. Barrett Carrollton Shoe Shop M. W. Lovvorn Carrollton, Georgia Wirthmer Welworth John W. Baskin Co Kytle Aycock
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