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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
7
Miss Gertrude Pritchett hosted a Saturday night birthday gathering on Alabama Street with a large turnout. A hearty supper was served and guests enjoyed good string band music, all reporting a pleasant time.
Howard Boggs shows improvement after illness as neighbors share visits and trips to Atlanta. Local families from Pleasant Hill Cross Plains Oak Grove and Wayside attend gatherings, visits, and social outings across the week including Sunday rides, informal gatherings, and cotton picking sessions.
The piece argues that Southern representation in Congress and the Electoral College hinges on voting rights excluding denial for non-criminal reasons. It notes a forthcoming Congress debate on reducing Southern representation, cites Speigel’s committee plans, and links enfranchisement to national political power and party funding pressures.
The Bremen column reports activities around Route 1 including fodder pulling, syrup making, and a large all day singing at Liberty Church on the 26th. It notes Mrs Effie Matthews in bad health and the death of Mrs W H Farmer as neighbors share sympathy.
Locust Grove reports no sickness at present. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Gladney visited Rev. E. Wilson. Miss Jewell Driver and Miss Hattie Harper hosted Saturday guests. Alma Gladney and Claricy Douglas called on Velma and Ethel Driver. Guests of F. C. Bass included J b Douglas of Pleasant Hill and Otto Hudson. Relatives visited County Line, and various family gatherings occurred at Heath and Driver homes.
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