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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
2
The Rome Tribune-Herald reports a nationwide revival in textile and general industry, with rising cotton prices and reopened factories. It notes improved employment, higher wages, and renewed retail demand as a sign of lasting prosperity, not a short lived boom.
The Macon News editorial notes a shift in mood as fall approaches. It urges self-confidence and cooperation to revive business and invest money wisely, claiming many local men feel poor due to psychology and could seize opportunities to boost overall prosperity.
An anon verse urges living in the present, canceling the past, and grouping today to obey will and plan. It proclaims Today as mankind's friend bound with God, encouraging courage and attainment for a bright life ahead.
Mr Robert Morris and family spent the weekend with relatives at Hick ory Lavell. Miss Vela Stewart Hackney and Prutine Horsley spent Monday night with Mrs Laura Bontright and Mrs Lern Worsley. Mr Charle and family of Clem were guests of Mr Robert Morris Sunday afternoon. George Fleming of Carrollton visited Mr and Mrs W J Hackney Saturday. Next Saturday the 10th a decoration day at Mt Carmel grave yard.
A weekend of local visits and family gatherings spans SAND HILL and Burwell communities. Notable event: Herbert ranher and Tandie Jordan wed quietly on Sunday. Observers praise the couple as the Rimshor family shares news of the groom’s parents.
Mr Blyss Powell left for Akron Ohio to enter school. Miss Lillie Warren finished summer teaching in Heard county. Union camp meeting closed with praise. Artyce Entrekin made a Bowdon trip. J D Powell and Pierce Alexander families attended Bremon meeting. W L Jones returned from Newnan with grandchildren Sam and Bex. Othel Entrekin home after North Carolina stay. J E Gammon and Fredia Bell of Carrollton visited. J Walter Jones of Mercer spent test week here.
Local notes list visits and family gatherings across Shiloh and nearby areas. Names include Richard Johnson of Atlanta staying with W A Johnson. Belle and Beulah Shumake visiting. Miriam Dean and Ruth Johnson visiting. and numerous other social visits and church activities in Lowell Liberty Carrollton and nearby locales.
If you have anything to sell advertise it in our want column. Readers are invited to place short notices for items, services, or opportunities for sale in the newspaper's classified section.
The Star Point School at this place closed for Inet Fri day. Prof Charlex Craven, the teacher, led a picnic at the creek near the school house. Nearby residents report travel and family visit updates including G T Lyle, Earnest Yaager, Wilbur Yaager, Caldwell Banks, Claude Lyg, and relatives from Leoma and Atlanta over recent days.
Mr. Emmitt Wren of Atlanta was called home after his father was hurt by an automobile. Lois and Jack Hunter of Atlanta visited here, Opal Aberholdte hosted with Mr. and Mrs. Dewey McCain of Atlanta. School opened with good attendance. Evelyn Sewell returned from Carrollton hospital. Opal Aderholdte plans to return home after vacation with relatives R. M. Aderholdte. Stanley McCain visited Atlanta, Hamp Sewell went to Carrollton, and Mrs. R. M. Aderholdte with Florence Opal and Lloyd visited Carrollton to see Mrs. Tom Hilton. Emmitt Wren returned to Atlanta Monday night.
In Carrollton on September 5 a prayer meeting directed by Vasa Walker was held at Emmit Hancock's home. Jos Cole, appointed speaker, was absent but will preside at next Sunday’s meeting at Luther White's. The community mourns the deaths of Will Alexander and Mrs Jodie Cole nee Mins Les Garrett. Mrs Cole, daughter of Henry C. and Jensie Garrett, was beloved wife of Jodie Cole. Alexander hailed from a respected family. The write up notes the end of big meetings and the enduring impact of converted attendees.
Mr and Mrs B B Duncan preside over services Sunday afternoon. Mrs Ella Huggins returns from visit to Boma. Ice cream supper at Mr N E Spence's Tuesday night draws large crowd. Felix McCalmon of Norman Park Ga returns home after visiting mother and sister Mrs Dungan and Mrs McCain. Mrs I N B Rowe and son Fred visit sister Mrs Alumog Wren. Laura McCain in Carrollton Monday. Eula Mae Leathers visits aunt Mrs N B Spence. Mrs E A McCulmon and daughter Louise of Carrollton stay with George and Mrs Spence. Mr and Mrs Lee Cratchfield visit with sister Mrs Laura McCain. School closes Friday with picnic at springs. Miss Mse Guice returns home. missed by many friends.
Attendees from the area reported strong singing at Liberty Sunday. Obie Carroll and spouse from Atlanta stayed with J. W. Jones’s family Saturday night and Sunday. Bill Baker and spouse visited Baker’s parents W. H. Rowe and wife. J P Rowe and spouse visited Dora Rowe on Sunday. Mallory Duncan and Walter Barronton visited Pine Grove school Friday afternoon. Russell McGukin married Clara Kurat quietly Sunday at 1 am. wishes for a long, happy life.
Miss Margaret Griff in spent Saturday night and Sunday with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Johnston.
Terbert Brasher and Blanchy Jordan were wed Sunday afternoon with Rev Curtis of Villa Ries performing the ceremony. Guests included Mrs J Johnston and children, Mrs Albert Thompson, Miss Sue Johnston at Vita Rica, and visitors from Villa Rita and nearby families. Local paper advertises classified blanks and want ads.
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