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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
2
Local notes report Rev Jones conducted regular services on Saturday and Sunday at Bowdon Junction. Attendees joined a large Eureka singing event with a big crowd. Daily Harp singing with on-site dinner drew participants. Monsant View singing Sunday well attended. Word that Mrs Rooke has been very sick.
The warm sunshine has quickened cotton growth, but many farmers must replant after losses from early planting. March cotton looks promising, and wheat crop across the area shows strong potential, with Mrck Lewis of Coater Point noting favorable conditions.
Mr Will Levins and others visited and transacted errands across Carrollton. Letters mention neighbors in Bowdon Junction and Mote households, with notes on weather, birds, and long-standing county road work. A press dispatch reports Germany and the Altes reaching a reparations accord, and reflections on postwar consequences and American ideals.
Wire weather brings heat and cotton work continues. Miss Mabel Merrell suffers a foot injury from stepping on a mouth while helping her father. Mrs Willis and Mrs Velina Brannon of Temple were guests last week. Evelyn Rapland visited the McWhorter sisters. D. M. Grentry hosted musical entertainments last week. Welcome church held regular preaching Sunday. next Sunday a new service is planned.
Pateville notes describe Charlie Smith of Waco visiting relatives Saturday and Sunday. A party given by Miss Milley drew Mosars Grady Wright Alton Smith Earl Patterson Abner and Charlie Smith and Misees Bernice Eunice Smith Pearl Olivia Patterson. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Barrow and Mr. Gable hosted with G W Harris. Mrs. Wheeler spent Sunday with her parents L H Pate. Harris attended Eureka pinging. Vera May Barrow Penn Barnest visited Harria sisters. Whatley of Carrollton and thirteen girls club visit with plans to return next Saturday.
An old advertisement claims happiness comes from being well and eases constipation with Chamberismn's Tablets. It extols prompt effect and pleasant use, presenting a simple health remedy as a path to happiness.
London reports plans for passenger airships linking London to North America Australia India and South Africa. Ships 800 feet long with 100 passengers would fly England to San Francisco in four days, stopping New York and Chicago to recharge. Fares about 60 percent above steamship rates. in three years a broader regular service may exist with larger ships and overseas mooring bases.
The community reports an all day Bas ered Harp singing at Ramah on the third Sunday. Local residents such as Roy and Lawrence Daugherty traveled to Mt Zion, Miss Lula Wingo and Lenet Cooke visited Jake on Wednesday evening, and several neighbors from Liberty Hill and Kan attended events. Folks note many visits, visits with Rev Entrekin, and that most people are chopping cotton this week.
Atlanta will host the eighth annual National Fraternal Society of the Deaf convention from July 12 to 16, drawing about 2,000 delegates. The event will be conducted entirely in sign language and written communication, reflecting the society's unique culture.
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