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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
7
A patriotic poem urging citizens to stand against danger and defend freedom. It calls Americans from coast to coast to rally, honor veterans, and keep the Stars and Stripes unfurled as a mighty host for right. Frances Adams Halslend signs the piece.
The piece likens Germany to a mad dog angry for its own way as nations form a united front against its aggression. It argues Germany provokes opposition and faces a coordinated response from other countries.
The unveiling ceremony took place on the school grounds in front of College Street High School under the Alumnae Association. The event honored Dr William Washington Fitts born November 2 1850 with a bronze tablet memorial set in granite. Speakers included Raymond Robigeon and Eric Johnson with city and school officials in attendance.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church presents a June 6 program. Devotional by Mrs. V. D. Whatley and prayers by several members frame the agenda. Mrs. J. D. Hamrick leads Is Missions Worth While and Mrs. E. M. Bass presents The Testimonies That Count in the Home Church. Miss Mary Lou New sings All Hail the Power of Jesus Name. Mrs. Ollie Harris presents The Dawning of the Light.
Mrs Charles Wright entertained Mrs Earnest Osborn of Atlanta with afternoon sewing parties on Tuesday and Wednesday. The long living room glowed with nasturtiums as guests gathered for dainty refreshments. Attendees on Tuesday included Mrs John Hume and others. Wednesday guests included Mrs Pat Dradley and several others including Miss Katie Lou Thomasson.
Notice announces a 1917 Georgia Legislature session request to pass a local bill amending Carrollton’s 1891 charter to raise ad valorem tax from 0.75 percent to 0.90 percent within city limits. The extra 0.15 percent would apply from 1917-1918 to cover ordinary city government expenses. Dated May 28, 1917.
The Civic Club notes 802 visitors at the Indies rest room over two weeks and celebrates a successful Chautauqua week. The group invites all mothers to the June 7 program on Social Life in the Home and Training of Children and urges public support for community betterment. The regular meeting is set for June 3 at 4 p.m.
Mrs. M. E. Carter is ill this week. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carter visited Jim Carter’s family. Miss Eularah and Dora Hogan sang Sunday night. Will Carter’s family visited Jim Carter Sunday. Mrs. Bud Nixon with two daughters Jewel and Catherine visited Uncle Parks Chandler. Mrs. J. H. Jackson hosted George Adama of South Georgia last weekend. Chester Hogan has improved after illness. Adams prayer meeting will meet at L. T. Hogan’s next Sunday afternoon. Citizens urged to do good and promote God’s will.
The Carroll county recruiting office in the Bradley building lists enlisted volunteers. Names include Harvey Entreein Wiley Ogletree Barney Davis Paul Mullins Richard Edgewortis Homer Cook James Holland Judge Perry William Pitts Herman Carter Hubert Veal Henry Lovvorn George Cochran Virgil Hendrix William Garner James Morgan Will Pope Henry Loftin James Tuggle Lonnie Otwell Paul Harper Paul E Pate Tollie Duffey Barnie Maxwell Virgil Smith John Smith and others serving as infantry or quartermasters.
We express heartfelt thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our dear friend Mrs Jane Knight. We especially thank Mr and Mrs C E Yancey Mrs William Beall and Miss Allie Beall for their support.
Advertisement from J M Baker offers 14 acres in Temple with 8 cultivated, 4 wooded, a fish pond, modern house with gas and water, a good barn and orchard on Carrotton road ten minutes from the depot. Call to view soon. Dated 5 31 31.
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