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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1920

Page

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Dr Eliot urges voters to back Democratic ticket

New York October 21 Dr Charles W Eliot Harvard president emeritus argues in Atlantic Monthly that Democrats offer greater trustworthiness for progressive government and social economic reform. He predicts young voters will vote on moral grounds and cites veterans seeking meaningful national duties as pivotal.

New York Charles W. Eliot Harvard Eliot Atlantic Monthly Will

World War and the Fields of France event at St. Michel

A fragment refers to Colonel Smith leading a battalion into St. Michel and returning with 327 men. It mentions a program titled The World’s War and the Fields of France, hosted by the Anti Saloon League and the State League, with free admission and an event date noted as Tuesday, November 2nd, 75.

Smith St. Michel France Anti- Saloon League State League

Griffin Family Hosts Pink and Green Dinner Event

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Griffin entertained Monday evening with a four course dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson. The home featured pink and green floral decorations. Guests included E. J. Jackson J. W. Jackson Mrs M. N. Jackson Edna Earl Brown George Jackson and Hettie Holland.

Cliff Griffin George Jackson E. J. Jackson J. W. Jackson M. N. Jackson Edna Earl Brown Hettie Holland

Jackson Lee Wed in Atlanta Quietly

George Jackson of Carrollton and Miss Lela Ruth Les daughter of J W Lee Cedartown were quietly married Sunday afternoon at Rev 8 J Parrish's home in Atlanta. They left for Birmingham to visit relatives and will reside on Cedar Street. Jackson works with Lloyd Griffin Auto Company.

George Jackson Lela Ruth Les J. W. Lee Cedartown Atlanta Mr. Jacksbn Carrollton Miss Leo Mrs. Jackson Gre Cedar Street

Shackelford Queen Wed in Bremen Home Ceremony

Miss Emmie Shackelford and Mr. Hol land Queen of Atlanta were married Sunday evening at the officiating minister Rev. H P Sholl home near Bre men in a small ceremony witnessed by few friends. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Shackelford of this city and the groom holds a lucrative position in Atlanta.

Emmie Shackelford Holland Queen Atlanta H. P. Sholl Bremen W. A. Shackelford

Largest Bible Class Claims 2200 Members in Mount Vernon

The First Methodist Church of Mount Vernon New York reports the world’s largest Bible class with over 2,200 members. Organized ten years ago by Pastor Dr. Otto F Bartholow, the class includes representatives from many denominations.

Mount Vernon N. Y First Methodist Church Otto F. Bartholow

Civic Club Postpones Meeting For Georgia Federation Convention

The 24th annual Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs meets November 3 to 5 in Atlanta. Carrollton club women are urged to attend, with a revised meeting date set for the second Thursday in November at Bt. Marks church. Betty Cobb, president, notes members can read the full program at The Free Press office.

Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs Atlanta J. E. Hayes Georgia Carrollton Bt. Marks Church Prevs Betty Cobb

Horned Owl Calls Back and Captures on Georgia Farm

G T Williams of Temple Georgia recounts calling to a horned owl on his Carroll County farm and luring the huge bird close. The owl charged, Williams stunned it with a gunshot, and he later noted the owl remained in Atlanta with a buyer’s letter from South Georgia.

G. T. Williams Temple Carroll County Williams Mr. Williams Atlanta Journal Carrollton Atlanta South Georgia

Young Peoples Missionary Society Meeting Schedule

The Young Peoples Missionary Society will meet Tuesday at seven with Miss Eunice Upohur related Ortheatin Song. Devotional by Mrs Smith. Violin solo by Miss Sara Gray. Talks include Expeditionary Force in Africa and What We Learned from Mr Reeve. Bible study and mission study notes follow with an orchestra. Also noted is one hundred tons of domestic coal for sale by Temple Cotton Oil Co.

The Young Peoples’ Missionary Society Miss Eunise Upohu K. Smith Sara Gray John Simms Africa George Smith Epworth Bro Reeve Miriam Stone Nell Hale Temple

Missionary Society to Meet at Church Monday Afternoon

The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will gather at the church Monday afternoon at three o'clock. An interesting program on Africa will be rendered.

Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Africa

J M Ogletree Dies at About 80 in City Area

J M Ogletree aged about 80 died Thursday morning at his son H C Ogletree’s home on Newgan road east of town. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the First Methodist church with interment in the city cemetery.

J. M. Ogletree H. C. Ogletree Newgan Troad First Methodist Church

First Baptist Notes Sunday Sermons and Meetings

The Man of Fear is the pastor's subject for next Lord's Day at 11 o clock. The Grounds of Assurance or Can I Know if I Am Saved? is the theme for 7 o clock Sunday. Sunbeam at 3, Juniors at 6 next Sunday. Seniors moot Monday at 7, Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7. Rev. W. Ti. Barrett’s sermons last Sabbath praised amid campaign work in Western Georgia.

W. Ti Barrett Sors Georgia

Presbyterian Church Announces Series of Services and Meetings

The church schedules next Sunday worship at 11 a m and 7 p m with 9 30 a m Sunday School and urges daily prayers for spiritual uplift. A Westminster Society box for Thornwell Orphanage is noted along with a Ladies Missionary Society meeting next Monday at 3 pm led by Mrs Turner.

The Westminster Society B. M. Long Thornwell Orphanage

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DR. Eliot America Hiss Wilson Washington Paris League Republican Convention United States WTF Tha Carrollton Drug Company First National Bank Building 358Th Infantry Dan Morgan Smith MR. and Mrs Lee-Jackson Jackson Lloyd Griffin Auto Company Shackelford Civic Club Notice Horned Owl Temple Man Margaret Hearn W. H. Cooper Missionary Society First Baptist Sunbeama Beniors Presbyterian Church Ladien’ Missionary Society J. C. Brock Turner Cerae Mandeville Tidderness Henderson B. Lassetter Joe Aycock I, Henderson Jack Aycock W. R. Wonderson K. Henderson W. R. Henderson T. W. Dimmock Kathleen Alma Boykin Mra L. C. Mandeville J. T. Warner Holderneas R. A. Wood W. A. Spruell Hap Horton Oscar M. Hamilton Liberty Bonds Citizens Bank Carrollton, Georgia
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