Carrollton’s rustic style community house was constructed of native pine logs in 1935-1936 by the Works Progress Administration.  Carroll Van West, who has documented a number of New Deal Administration works in Tennessee, indicates that the two primary architectural styles associated with depression-era buildings were the “government rustic” and PWA Moderne or WPA Moderne, depending upon which agency funded the construction.  The rustic style originated in the early park designs, using the natural resources of timber and stone, thought appropriate for a concept of “rising out of the ground.”

Superintendent of construction  was David Felts, a builder and contractor from Carrollton.  The community house was restored in 2001, and received the 2002 Heritage Award of Merit for restoration (Mississippi Heritage Trust).

New Deal in Mississippi: Carrollton Community House

Tatted Bracelet available at A Taste of Soup and Art Exhibit

What do crocheted rag rugs, handmade scarves, tatted bracelets, mesh ribbon wreaths and hand thrown pottery have in common?  Yes, they are all made by hand.  But the more important thing you need to know is that they will all be exhibited at the February 13 A Taste of Soup and Art Exhibit at the Carrollton Community House.  As part of the annual fundraiser for the Carrollton-North Carrollton Library, Cynthia Vlassic, Elizabeth Saunders, Margaret Howerton, Jackie Clay and Sharon Tollison will be there with items for view or for sale.  The second purpose of A Taste of Soup and Art Exhibit is to showcase talented Carroll County residents.  Tickets are still available at the Library or from Friends of the Library.  Call the Library at 662-237-6268 or Pam Lee at 662-237-6910.  Tickets are required and are $10.

The Friends of the Vaiden Library invite you to warm up at their annual chili lunch on Friday, January 22, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, at the Library.  Tickets are available at the Library for $8.00.  Tickets are required.  Raffle tickets are also being sold for some handmade items.

The Friends of the Carrollton-North Carrollton Library invite you to warm up at their annual soup tasting and art exhibit.  Held at the Carrollton Community House on February 13, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, the Friends will be serving samples of six different soups:  Broccoli and Wild Rice Soup, Buffalo Chicken Chowder, Creamy Potato Soup, Dill Pickle Soup, Vegetable Soup and Wild Rice and Sausage Soup.  These six soups were selected at a taste test session held recently by members.  The members’ favorite was Dill Pickle Soup.  What will yours be?  Buy your $10 ticket from any of the Friends or from the Library and bring your change to vote for your favorite soup.  Carroll County artists will also be at the Community House to demonstrate some of their work.  Tickets are required.

Reading is an important skill needed throughout life.  It can also be a great relaxer or entertainment.  Help the Carroll County Libraries provide more reading opportunities this year.  If you can’t attend these events, make a donation.