New Mayor and Council Sworn In for City
The old council retires after three years and a new city government takes charge. Officials elected include City Clerk J. J. Thomasson, Chief of Police J. N. Crider, Water and Light Commissioner L. C. Boykin, City Attorney Emmett Smith, and ward tax assessors E. A. Merrell, J. N. Johnson, Tyre Watson, W. W. Baskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
J. J. Thomasson
Maybelle Amith
J. N. Crider
T. A. Himrick
J. J. Ivey
W. W. Spruell
F. Eidson
Robert Zachry
Raymond Phillips
Frank Searcy
Water and Light Commission
L. C. Boykin
Emmett Smith
Cuy
Grady Cole
J. Ft. Jackson, Sr
Citizens Bank
W. 8.Campbell
Board of Health
T. W. Reeves
H. Askew
C. C. Pitts
Protem
J. P. Travis
M. M. Hallam
T. W. Moore
T. Hi
Merrell
E. A. Merrell
J. N. Johnson
Tyre Watson
W. W. Baskin
The Automobile Trade in Crisis Cautious Shift in Production
The Iron Age notes auto makers are canceling steel orders and cutting output by 25 to 50 percent. While farmers struggle to obtain food, manufacturers hover between necessity and excess as workers in auto-related fields face changes. A cautious reallocation from luxury to essential production could benefit the broader economy.
Mrs Harris Hosts Midweek Social for Miss Cramer and Miss Garrett
Mrs J H Harris will entertain Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss Cecil Cramer and Miss Reba Garrett. Congressman W C Wright of Newnan spent Monday in the city.
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J. H. Harris
Cecil Cramer
Reba Garrett
W. C. Wright
Newnan
City
Dunt
Mra
Laude Cobb
Atlanta
Alt. Cobb
Walter Thamaguon
Af Douglaavilly
Laura Tail Capple Morrell
Miga Mistulle Tara
Westeyan
Mra. L
Doravtt
Nora Dur- Tam
Miss Holland
Villa Riva
Carroll Superior Court In Session
The regular full term of Carroll Superior Court convened Monday morning with Isis Honor J Render Terrell presiding. The grand jury was empanelled and L W Statings chosen foreman Henry Payne clerk. Solicitor General C E Roop assists the grand jury. Court stenographer M Henry II Revill attends. John Smith of Tyus selected as grand jury bailiff. other bailiffs named were Meagra J J Gries J W Brown Reuben Williamson A D Tower.
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Caroll Superior Court
Isis Honor
J. Render Terrell
L. W. Statings
Henry Payne
Terrell
Grand Jury
C. E. Roop
Carroll should build grain elevator and potato warehouse
G. E. Comer argues Carroll must diversify beyond cotton to stabilize markets. He urges establishing grain elevators canning plants sweet potato drying houses and small stock yards to meet local demand and support farmers in expanding other crops while cotton acreage may not shrink immediately but diversification will grow wealth.
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Carroll
Butler
G. E. Comer
Dr Hallum Leaves for Chattanooga in Death Notice
Dr M M Hallum travels to Chattanooga following the death of his father Mr T W Hallum. Burial will be at Blue Ridge.
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M. M. Hallum
Chattanooga
T. W. Hallum
Blue Ridge
Notice, Club Women Change Meeting Time
The Womans Civic Club will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at 4 o'clock p.m. instead of 4 30.
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Womans Civic Club
Fourth Year Club Girls to Receive Certificates at City Hall
The Fourth Year Club Girls of Ci roll county will hold a special program at City Hall starting at 10 oclock. Speakers from the State College of Agriculture will attend. Certificates will be awarded to Katie Mae Adams Eva Mae Jones Hattie Johnson Jewell Nixon Clevie Nixon Jennie Belle Nicholson Ruby Strickland and Ruth Wynn. No admittance fee. Mrs V D Whatley praised for her work as home demonstration agent.
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Ciroll County
Taleane
State College of Agriculture
Katie Mae Adams
Eva Mae Jones
Hattie Johnson
Jewell Nixon
Clevie Nixon
Jennie Belle Nicholson
Ruby Strickland
Ruth Wynn
V. D. Whatley
Carroll
Correction on First Bale Cotton Purchasers in Carrollton
The paper corrects an omission and notes Burson Dial and Co. was among the firms buying Carrollton’s first bale of new crop cotton. The correction states the firm contributed to the purchase and holds no misattribution of its involvement.
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Carrollton
Burson, Dial & Co
Catton
Surprise Party at Dr Jones Home Delights Local Guests
The Jones residence hosted a Tuesday night surprise party for Dr and Mrs R W Jones. Guests included Winnie Hightower, Olive Moran, Maydian Moran, Mattie Lou Blackwood, Allasahr Blackwood, Mary Nick Smith, Mr and Mrs A B Crane, Dr Tracey Bledsoe, Mr June Dowling, and Prof Woodall. Music and conversation followed with a dessert course served by the hostess.
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R. W. Jones
Winnie Hightower
Olive Moran
Maydian Moran
Mattie Lou Blackwood
Allasahr Blackwood
Mary Nick Smith
A. 8. Crane
Tracey Bledsoe
June Dowling
Woodall
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praised
Mrs A H Hall of Caseville Michigan credits Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her baby's life this summer The product is described as a grand good medicine Mrs Mary Carrington of Caseville also reports long time use with prompt relief
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Chamberlain
Michigan
A. H. Hall
Caseville
Mich
Mary Carrington
Carroll County Fair Opens Today
The Carroll County Fair opens today with hopes for a record turnout and strong entries. Fair management and local residents anticipate a successful event and a landmark season for the county fair association.
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al County Fair Association
Friends
Tomorrow Is Georgia Run-Over Primary Election Day
Tomorrow Wednesday Georgia voters head to the polls for the governorship race between Thomas W. Hardwick and Clifford Walker. Polls indicate Walker may win by about 10 000 to 20 500 votes.
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Thomas W. Hardwick
Clifford Walker
Georgia
Walker
Mr. Hardwick
Ira Chandler Kicked by Mule in Hulett Incident
Ira Chandler of Hulett was kicked by a mule while feeding it near Roop Hardware. The blow struck his stomach, knocking him down and causing internal injuries the physician has yet to determine.
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Ira Chandler
Hulett Commie Hits
Roop Hardware Store
Mr. Chandler
Chander
Copeland Hosts Large Gathering at White River Home
Mr and Mrs Charles Copeland entertained many friends at their home near Whitesburg on Wednesday evening. Guests from Temple Carrollton and Whitesburg enjoyed a long table and praised the hospitality andcoordination of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Copeland
Jono Ferry
Whitesburg
Temple
Carrollton
Idle Woolen Mills Reflect Panic Era Effects
Recent figures show 42 percent of woolen mills idle in June, tracing to the panic year 1967. August data will reveal July idleness and further drops, while clothing profits rose less than other articles. Wages climbed, supporting the view that moderate prices sustain steady demand and profits.
Local and Personal Notes From Carrollton Area
Community records show residents visiting relatives, traveling for holidays, and appointments. Names include Mrs. Afeheriat, Rev. J. M. Dodi, Mr. Harvie Entrekin, Miss Evie Dolgon, Mrs. M. Griffin, and many others visiting or staying in Carrollton and nearby towns. Hospital, church events, and Steinbach ads appear among local life updates and upcoming services.
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John Crider
J. L. Thomasson
Carroll Superior Court
DR. Hallum
The
First National Bank
Carrollton, Georgia
City Hall
Mrs
Charles Copeland
Stvinhaol’s
Mrs. Afeheriat
Mrs. Alive
Matitay da Villa Riva
Mr. Most Great
J. M. Dodi
Mali
RL. Cowirt
Latvia
Tien Yen
Diva
Ante
Mr. Harvie Entrekin
Minn Huth Hom
Teriyingtien
Slinisio Little
Huehenin
M. Haytwell
Maple Street
Daniel Wat Ladhrange
J. C. Shomrick
Evie Dolngon
Steinbach
Othe Bledsoe
Lafayette
John Simms
Carrallton
J. W. Stephena
Carrolon Memorial Hospital
M.S. Griffin
Texaa
Mira Bara Grayling
Bparta
Min. Davie
Quitmany
Ome Tarvis
Aleinbaeh
Lenian Phelan
le EL Griffin
LaGrange
Mina Vebna Folds
LaGrange Vollage
Lone
P. A. Binquefield
K. T. Blnod
T. Rocker
Glen Holmes
Pal Hradley
J.P. Brad, Tey
Hey, Holiday
Bowdon
the Baptist Tabernacla
Jo Steinbach
X. Rs
W. C. Perry
Ballie Cobb
Towston
Texas
Ken Wilson
Columbia, 8. C
Hero
Jep Wilson
Joh Brown
Ry Brown
MR. Herndon
Wrauh Moniny
Mer
McCiin
Cobb
Moasra
A1 Guernett
Tug Tae Pana
Arnett Wiewmore
Vlad
Mev
Mr. CH Neill
Itngland
Ala
Toumbes Thomason
Jd. Thomasott
Miases Vern Coleman
Lillie Tripp
Roy Coleman
Mire
Chip’ Paster
Columbia
June Herrin
Mina Corine Kyte
Jadys Moore
Mina Florence Hongin
Fania Stobinson
Trouston
Frank Moncrief
David King
Regant Smith
Lanter University
Carrolton
Steinhach
W. A. Cable
Helen
Sanday
Thernice Culpepper
Newt Stengin
Dal- Ina
Texan
Lester Ahackelford
Memorial Hospital
W. G. Lyle
Barker
Steinbach’y Econsomy
Federal Reserve System
the Peoples Bank
Carrollton, Ga
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