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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
1
Bowdon Bowdon Branch of the Red Cross, aided by Bowdon ladies, hosted a dinner at the Red Cross room with a 50 cent plate and 25 cent for children, clearing the sum of one hundred dollars. Attendees praised the event, and locals urged repeating the supper every other Saturday, inviting everyone to support the Red Cross while boosting business.
James Beall, chairman, calls the 87th Senatorial District convention at Franklin Ga for October 8 1918 at 11 a m to nominate a State Senator and conduct business. Delegates from Carroll County listed include W C Perry T W Tolbert Leonard Burson H J Reaves B F Roop J T Veal G A Hogan Raymond Robinson Willis Smith W J Millican A Duncan and others.
Sunday session covers laws and personal and religious liberty. Devotions center on Standing on the Promises with scripture reading by Mrs Hamby. Minutes of last meeting and program items include Our School at Wogales Arja by Myray J L Heaton, debates by several members, readings by Nell Meadows, and adjournment.
A Sacred Harp singing will be held at the Carrollton court house on the fifth Sunday in September. All Sacred Harp singers and flowers of music are invited to come and bring books and baskets. It will be a coming together of town and country. fed E Eason.
Shirley Boykin thanks Carroll County voters for support during her campaign for State Senator. She expresses gratitude for courtesies shown and wishes continued success to all.
Rent ad for a one horse crop crack house with a good barn and two units, located half a mile from Carrollton. Notice under the name J. G. MULLENIX.
James L. Smith expresses gratitude to Carroll County voters for their support in his race for representative. He pledges to serve the interests of the people of Carroll County to the best of his ability.
Retailers must apply to the Atlanta office of the Federal Food Administration for October certificates by September 20. Maximum sugar per person remains two pounds per month, with a fifteen day supply allowed per family. thirty days for country customers is not permitted. Starting Sept 23, weekly certificates must be sent to Carroll County Food Administrator with retailer name and certificate details. Noncompliance is a food law violation. Carroll County Food Administrator Carrollton Ga.
The A M fair aims to inspire citizens about food conservation and production. It offers instructional exhibits, a strong canning club, and liberal premiums from merchants and banks. Special attractions include a ninety foot headfirst dive into water and ten other shows.
The regular meeting of the Woman's Improvement Club at Bowdon Junction convenes with Mrs KB J Earnest on Saturday October 11 at 3 p m Mrs V D Whatley will be present All members are urged to attend for an interesting gathering Cor MRR B J Earnest See
A meeting of the Annie Wheeler Chapter U D C is set for next Wednesday at four o clock p m in the city hall. Full attendance is desired, signed by Mrs E B Madows, President.
A lengthy list enumerates jurors selected for October grand and superior court panels. Names include T. N. Daniel, C. F. Bidson, O. M McCarman, B. W. Trendaway, A. A. Parker, and many others, with multiple entries across two weeks. The roster details juror numbers and initials, reflecting a large pool for October proceedings.
Stewart and Fleming advertise 2000 bushels of genuine Appler seed oats 300 bushels fine saved wheat and 100 tons of high grade guano at spring prices. Orders must be fulfilled before October 15. Private sale note for potential buyers.
Young lady sought as clerk in a drug store not subject to draft. Carlisle's Pharmacy advertises for female applicants to fill a clerical position at the local drug store.
News item reports the death of Tom Lyle at his home in Ensley Alabama with burial planned there on Thursday. Parents J A Lyle and others are preparing for the funeral as the family mourns the loss of a four year old boy.
A Carroll County list details young men who entered the Students Army Training Corps. Names include Fred Earnest and Turner of Carrollton, Ga, plus Brodnax, Green, Harvey Hallum, Harman, Baskin, Fitts, Cheney, and many others from Carrollton, Bowdon, Villa Rica, Mount Zion, and surrounding areas. Several were assigned to colleges such as Emory, Cumberland, and others, with one noted for four going to the University of Hite. County Agent.
H W Flournoy mayor and councilmen G W Fleming J T Matthews Claude E Smith Lewis B Sims announce their candidacies for re election in the city primaries on September 21 They state familiarity with street improvement plans and seek another municipal year in office.
W. B. Campbell announces candidacy for City School Board subject to the primary election on September 1. He cites limited time to solicit votes but asks for support.
Tam a2 announces candidacy for the City School Board pending the September 21 primary. The message asks for support and expresses appreciation for votes. Signature appears as H and LOVVORN with initials.
Candidates J A Mandeville J H Burson and R F Hyatt announce their bids for one member of the City School Board subject to the September 21 primary and request votes and influence from readers in the community.
A candidate from Carollton submits a brief plea for re election to the School Board. He vows to extend the public’s confidence and perform duties in the best interest of the children, signing as L K Smith in Marrolitun.
The Carroll County Unit of the Woman's Committee Council of National Defense met on Saturday September 14 and elected officers and department chairmen. Mrs W W Baskin was named chairman with multiple vice chairs and department heads including Education Propaganda chaired by Mrs Hetty R Cobb and Home and Foreign Relief led by Mrs T Steed. The group aims to organize district unity across the county and notes the wartime mandate to mobilize women in support of government actions.
The third annual Sacred Harp sing ing will be held at Bethel Camp Ground the fourth Sunday in September. All Sacred Harp singers and lovers of music are invited to come and bring Lonky and baskets. J. E. Eason.
A terse note states the author turned notes and accounts over to T M Hamrick for collection, mentions Tam down sick and needing money, and requests a call to settle at once. The message appears to be a personal debt demand with contact details for settlement.
144 acres two miles of Burwell station and one and a half miles from the high school, high cultivation, four good buildings, ideal for division. Will sell if you come at once for 8000 dollars. A Q Turner at 11 West Center St.
An employment notice seeks a young man not subject to draft for at least a year to fill a soda clerk position at Carlisle's Pharmacy. The ad notes Uncle Sam has employed all the boys and leaves the shop in need of help.
A three-horse farm located two and a half miles northwest of Lowell is listed. Interested parties may apply to Misa R. Martin at 173 Dixie Street or call 407- for details.
Missing item appears to be a tank wagon faucet linked to a person named J H Gioft. Finder urged to return the object to J H Gioft for proper resolution.
Wednesday’s casualty list shows Sergeant Thomann M. Powell of Towdowux wounded severely. The entry marks Powell among service members listed as seriously hurt in action.
A county Local Board asks volunteers to assist about 1500 registrants within seventeen days. About 159 forms will be mailed daily for ten days starting Wednesday the 1st. Helpers are urged to accompany registrants, answer questions, and ensure affidavits and oaths are properly completed at the courthouse with Legal Advisory Board oversight.
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