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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
4
The Carrollton Civic Club calls for a citywide beautification campaign ahead of the Georgia Proas Association convention July 19 to 21. Ward chairs will organize workers to clean and improve public buildings, yards, gardens, and playgrounds while promoting home gardens to counter rising food costs.
The article outlines upcoming First Baptist Church revival events starting Sunday June 15 with morning and evening music and sermons. It notes guest singers Mrs. Bartow Smith of Atlanta and Misa Ruby Burns, Scripture readings, and sermons by Dr. Charles W. Daniel. Junior and Willing Workers are mentioned with leaders and preparation for the revival.
The Carrollton Civic Club hosts a ward judging contest with a 20 point largest percent home cooperation. Awards include best kept business area and boat kept lots free from rubbish. A committee led by Dr. R. W. Jones and G. E. Comer plus Mrs. W. S. Henderson oversees.
The Civic Club schedules its regular meeting for next Thursday at 4 30 p m June 8 in the Woman's Club room of the First National Bank building. Members are urged to attend as plans for the City Beautiful Campaign will be discussed.
Mrs. J K Griffin has been ill at home on Rome street with muscular rheumatism. She and her husband plan a trip to Hot Springs Arkansas next week with their son J W Griffin. Cliff Griffin was ill last week and confined to his room this week. Velvet Beans-Jackson's 192 Store Mrs C L Payne and baby are visiting relatives in Atlanta. Mrs Stewart, mother of Mrs C P Merrell, on Cedar street, was stricken with paralysis and in a critical condition not expected to live. Mrs H C Brown is visiting friends in Cave Springs.
Notice to Carrollton taxpayers that the 1920 real estate digest is on file with the City Clerk Ex-Officio Tax Collector and may be inspected. Any protest/arbitration must be completed by June 21 1920. Also a church sermon notice from Kansas church inviting attendance next Sunday at 2.
Sunday in Atlanta and Tuesday in Newnan mark a steady stream of visits as residents travel to Atlanta Rome and surrounding towns. Many attend commencements church meetings and school events while shoppers browse half price hats at The Myers Stores.
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