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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
9
Citizens appeal for the Bankhead Highway and facilities in Carrollton and Carroll County. The plan calls for a cannery a warehous e for purchasing and shipping farm products and a packing house. Community leaders urge collaboration to realize these projects.
Washington May 19 1917 the United States forms a nationwide Boy Working Reserve to mobilize four million boys under military age for farm and light industrial labor. Led by William Edwin Hall the program coordinates YMC A Boy Scouts and local clubs with state and city committees to supervise enrollment and camps. Boys aged sixteen must pass a physical and obtain parental or employer consent. Each will receive a badge and possibly a merit bar, work limited to eight hours daily, and pay arrangements set by leaders.
The senior school for teachers will be held at Carrollton A M School from June 25 to July 6 with cooperation from five counties. Dormitory housing costs six dollars for twelve days. registration is required and seats are limited. Courses include drawing, handicraft, music, drama, round table work, and subject review for the State Teacher's Examination.
A Midwest correspondent quotes a mother opposing World War I, rejecting Wall Street as the war’s force. She argues America must defend itself and protect her nation, family, and liberty against imperial aggression.
During the regular Annie Wheeler Chapter U D O meeting on May 16 the treasurer reported most memorial day expenses paid leaving a small balance. Members are asked to contribute 1.00 each to cover remaining costs. Application of Miss Lois Brogwell for membership was referred to the credential committee. A nominating committee was appointed for June elections. The article discusses officer rotation and duties. It ends with a wartime patriotic message about the duty of American soldiers and families.
The Carroll county recruiting officer in the Bradley building lists numerous volunteers for Army service. Names include Harvey Entreklin and Wiley J. Ogletree as quartermasters, and many others as infantry, with Joan Smith as quartermaster and several Black volunteers such as Clifford Richardson and Essie Garrison among the entries.
The project lowers building expenses while expanding access to more residents, delivering affordable infrastructure gains and broader impact across communities.
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