Clean Town Plea Highlights Carrollton Civic Effort
A citizen urges Carrollton residents to clean up unsightly yards and vacant lots, reduce dust with sprinkling or oiling streets, and promote sanitary habits. The appeal links health costs to dirty premises and praises local teachers and Miss Susan Myrick for health work in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Sweinberg
Jerusalem
Carrolltan
Busan Myrick
Georgis Normal & Industrial College
Mile Fedgeville
Mins Myrick
Myrick
Presh Alt
Misa Myrick
of Physical Education
Battle Creek
Mich
Dust and Disease Town Sprinkler Proposal
Corrontton Georgia September 10 1958 readers voice support for purchasing a town sprinkler to keep streets watered to ward off influenza and related illnesses. Dr J D Hamrick signed the letter praising the sanitary move and urging city action. The writer cites local conditions and calls for broader civic cooperation to improve public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrontton
Turge
J. D. Hamrick
M. D
Five Die in Bremen Hotel Fire
The Boswell Hotel in Bremen burned Friday morning. A Mr Pirkle his wife and three Alabama children perished. Police say thefts were being concealed by the blaze and several arrests have been made.
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Boswell
Bremen
Pirkle
Alabama
Brock to Seek Tax Receiver Post in Carrall County
Mr C C Brock authorizes the Free Press to announce his candidacy for Tax Receiver of Carrall county subject to primary election rules. His formal announcement will appear in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Brock
Carrall County
For Sale Iron One Ton International Track Vehicle Notice
Classified notice advertises a for sale item described as a one ton International track vehicle in good condition with new tires. Contact details reference J. M. Merrells and a person named Taylor for viewing or inquiry.
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Taylor At
J. M. Merrells
Trade Board to Hold Barbecue and Bond Meeting
Secretary Comer announces a Trade Board barbecue and membership meeting at 6:00 am on Tuesday September 16 at the Carrollton Court House grounds. The event, a county organization, will include a quarterly activity report and discussions on Trade Board goals, with a free barbecue for attendees holding tickets. The same date to witness a government payment on the Philadelphia Liberty bonds totaling $88,750,081.81 and related savings promotions.
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Comer
Thetrait
Darbeene
Sharp
Tuesaday
Cort House
Carrolltoi
Thy Trade Bank
Trienna
Citixilis
Carroll Counts
Thse
Trade Board
Lognnis
Pues
Poatmanter
Carrollton
Anid Tyes
Tle
Treasury Department
Prater
Boyt
Wedding of Miss Winnie Alexander and Mr Robert Garrett
The ceremony took place at the Methodist parsonage in Bowdon on September 7. Rev. W A Maxwell officiated. Mrs Garrett and friends then drove to the groom’s parents’ home for a buffet luncheon before departing for their Atlanta home.
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Briday
Winnie Alexander
Burwell
Robert Garrett
Atlanta
Méthodiat Parsonage
Bowdon
W. A. Maxwell
Garrett
Fe Grooms
Garett
Carroll County
Picnic chaperoned by Dr Fitts at Jones' mill
Tuesday evening Dr onfl Mrs W T Fitts chaperoned a crowd of young people to a picnic at Jones' mill. Attendees included Mixsey Clare Holderness Vivian Brodnax Marguerite Adams Susie Tanner Mosgra Bill Horton Herschel Harris Frank Cooper and Dr Harry Bledsoe.
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Onfl
W. T. Fitts
Pronto
Jones' Mill
Mixsey Clare Holderness
Vivian Brodnax
Marguerite Adams
Susie Tanner
Mosgra
Bill Horton
Herschel Harris
Frank Cooper
Harry Bledsoe
Stray mule escapes from Carrollton stable
A blue horse mule about 10 years old escaped from Charlie Wood's stable in Carrollton on Wednesday night near Nanzy Wood. Neighbor Haynes Hoard Co. of Roopville is reported as involved in the incident.
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Charlie Wood
Carrollton
Nanzy Wood
Haynes, Hoard Co
Roopville
Carroll County Fair at Rome Street Oct 14 to 19
The Carroll County Fair will be held on Rome Street this year from October 14 to 19 inclusive. A large line of exhibits will be secured and premiums paid for any item exhibited. Prepared to bring something to exhibit. W. T. Henry, Mayor.
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Carroll County
Rome
W. T. Henry
Mar
Building Lot for Sale on West Center Street
Nice building lot suitable for residence on West Center Street about one half acre in wire. Apply to Mrs. I. N. Ballard, 19 West Center Street. September 2t.
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West Center Street
Mra. I. N. Ballard
West Centar Street
Carrollton Merchants Agree on Closing Hours
A Carrollton merchants meeting of the Retail Merchants Association faction unanimously approved new shop closing times. The plan set from September 1 to May 1 calls for 7:00 p.m. closings each evening, with December 11 to 26 extending open until 10:00 p.m. to capture holiday trade. Local merchants signed to adopt the schedule.
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Etail
Carrollton
Merctignty
Stray mule description from Carrollton area
Notice of a stray mule found near Carrollton described as a nine year old mare mule about 950 pounds with a few white hairs on the hip. Contact T. Py Mugé at Carrollton, B when claimed.
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T. Py Mugé
Carrollton
Teachers Entertained by Johnson Drip Company at Carrollton
The Carrollton Teachers enjoyed an afternoon gathering hosted by Johnson Drip Company last Thursday from five to six. The event featured a floral decor, the Young Ladies' Orchestra providing music, and refreshments including sandwiches, frozen punch, and bonbons. Hostesses Mrs. W. E. Johnson Effie Her Tiny Mrs. H. B. Adams and Mrs. Edgar Johnson assisted.
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Johnson Drip Company
Carrollton
Young Ladies’ Orchestra
W. E. Johnson
Effie Her
H. B. Adams
Edgar Johnson
Sunday School Class Picnic at City Park
Friday afternoon Miss Olive Bradley hosted her Sunday School class at the city park. For several hours the children played games and enjoyed a lovely picnic supper. Mrs Edwin Raskin assisted in entertaining the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Bradlley
Miss Bradley
Edwin Raskin
Pocketbook Lost Between Rome and Cotlegs Streets
Mutilated OCR fragment notes a lost pocketbook between Rome and Cotlegs streets. Contents include money, receipts, and a name Amanda Smith. Last Saturday, at an office, the item was misplaced.
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Rome
Cotlegs
Twa
Amanda Smiths
Samen
Thie
Dust a Problem for Carrollton to Solve
The article laments dusty streets in Carrollton as it grows from village to city. It urges measures to oil or sprinkle main thoroughfares to reduce dust, arguing relief for households, merchants, and doctors facing dust-related nuisances and health concerns.
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Garrolton
Carrollton
Dust problem prompts Carrollton petitions for street sprinkling
Citizens and local businesses in Carrollton urge action to curb dust hazards. Residents endorse street sprinkling or oiling, with many signing support statements and offering to cover costs. Health and sanitation advocate faster measures to reduce dust pollution.
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Alexander Carrede
Pionto
Carroll County Fai
Ogarrollton Merchants
J. W. Griffin
A.W. Baskin
Merrell Bros
Baskin Baskin-Watkina
Bensier Smith & Cadle
C. Maxwell
Ww. L. Robinson Roblison & Walker
Charlie Eilis” Moore & Clein
Carrallton Harshware Co
Baskin Roop Hardware Co
A. Lent Bullard Co
True Harris Holivare
J. F. Morris Atchie
Jackson Te Cent
Businesa Firme
G. Ay
Strand Theatre
He Harris
J. L. Merrell
HE. Wathon
W. Grinin
Campbell
Horton Book Store
H. L. Horton
J.B. Morr
Jet
Kytle
Tam
W. J. Aldridge
Baskin-Watkins &Co. I
L. J. Brock
Mother Earth
Dornatt
Parker
Walter, Nilliaga
Ateeda Waterad
Lam
H. M
Pritchett
Zi Ee
Gray
Bullard Co
Weema
Byskin
Qomfort
Gyuttee, M.D
Roop Hardware Co
Neen Walker
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