Civic clubs shape Thomasville's growth tradition
A historical look at Thomasville's early civic life notes the 1912 Chautauqua Circle as the first club, its role in fostering community fellowship, and its lasting legacy through the Christmas Empty Stocking Fund continued by later groups. Women often led the way in forming clubs, with Rotary cited as the oldest men’s organization in the town.
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T. Brumpfield
Thomasville
Thomasvil Chautauqua Club
Fiirnst Civic Club
Chautauqua Circle
Tel
Thomasville Rotary Club
Rotary Revue
Chicago
International Rotary
Windy City
George Hackney
Lexington
Hackney
Rotary Club
Thomasville Civic Groups Shape City History
A historical survey of Thomasville civic life chronicles the formation and evolution of the Thomasville Woman's Civic League into the Woman's Club in 1919, and tracks later clubs including Rotary, Civitan, Business and Professional Women, and Lions Club. It highlights club buildings, leadership, and community impact shaping the city.
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Woman's Club
Thomasville
Rotary Club
Mock Ho
Civic Clubs
Asheboro
Lexington
Mild fish stories and baseball hopes in Thomasville
In Thomasville on March 12 mild weather brings out anglers with bass tales. Pete Cates reportedly hauled a large bass at High Rock Lake, officially a little over four and a half pounds. Local confidence grows as three champion teams, the Timmons professional club, the high school squad, and the American Legion Junior team, are cited as potential season contenders.
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Thomasville
Pete Cates
High Rock Lake
Cates
City council weighs hog line extension in calm session
The petition from local citizens to extend the hog line was handled with care as council members recall past debates. City attorney H R Kyser notes a former protestor showcased white pigs as part of her ban hogs stance, highlighting heated history.
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H.R. Kyser
Public Schools of Thomasville Fellowship Drive Next Week
A note shows clubs aiming to foster fellowship and community spirit as Public Schools of Thomasville announces events next week to promote unity and support for students and staff.
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Public Schools of
Thomasville
Two Years Old Sherry Ann Curlee Celebrates Birthday
Little Sherry Ann Curlee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Curlee of Franklinton, marked her second birthday yesterday. The Curlees previously lived in High Point.
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Jean Carroll Russell
Raymond Russell
Thomasville
That City
Sherry Ann Curlee
Curlee
Franklinton
Everybody's Day Parade Promotes Clean City Living
Firemen report a rare lull in alarms lasting over a month was broken by a small roof fire causing only 5 damage. The department notes the unprecedented quiet period in its history as residents urged cleanliness during the parade's theme.
Old Time Religious Service At Wesley Memorial Tonight
Tonight at 7 30 there will be a service at Wesley Memorial edured. The congregation will sing old favorite hymns and share what following Jesus has meant. Dr E H Blackard will discuss hymn origins and tell stories. Singing led by J Gurney Briggs and the choir.
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Wesley Memorial
Flashes Of Life Sparks From Rural Field Teeth Found
In Paducah Kentucky three years after losing his teeth Jonu Rever, a 15 year old farmer, found his teeth upside down in a field. After washing them he placed them in his mouth and declared they fit perfectly. In New Jersey a mother’s fire alarm note from an eight year old led to a quick fire department response with no damage.
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Paducah, Ky
Jonu Rever
Pony Express
Harrison
N. J
William Snow
Britons Mock Mussolini and Hitler with Umbrella Slogan
London vendors display miniature umbrellas bearing a pun laden slogan praising Chamberlain and peace while lampooning Mussolini and Hitler. The line plays on "peace" and "piece" with "rock" and "Fuehr" puns, priced at twelve cents.
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London
Mister Chamberlain
Chamberlain Rock
Lunar Month Length Changes With Earth's Slowing Spin
A note on astronomy explains that as Earth's rotation slows, the length of a day increases. Eventually the day will match the length of a lunar month, a distant future consequence of tidal braking.
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Ny Et
Chair Town
the Enterprise Bureau
Commerce Street
Lle
Thomasville Woman's Civic League
Chautauqua
Thomasville Woman's Club
John Myers
C. F. Finch
M. B. Hite
Sallie McCracken
G. W. Lyles
Samuel Wiley
G. T. Cochrane
Charles Lambeth
R. M. Cooksey
R. L. McDonald
A. H. Ragan
R. W. Greene
Spring Street
Elliott Drive
Doak
George Finch
EARL
High Point Clubs Aid
Rotary
Bill Lambeth
High Point Club
Lexington Club
George Montcastle
Joseph W. Boyles
T. Austin Finch
Chas. F. Finch
Tom J. Finch
Chas
A. Julian
T. E. Jennings
M. Luther Kesler
J. Walter Lambeth, Jr
Charles F
J. Walter Lambeth
J. E. Lambeth
Howell Kyser
Bill Hutchens
R. L. Pope
F. Lambeth
R. V. Yokeley
Dr. Kesler
C. H. Phillips
J. W. Boyles
George D. Finch
I. G. Greer
Glenn Pennington
R. B. Carpenter
J. W. Hawthorne
R. C. Rapp
Sargeant At-Arms
M. L. Bales
W. H. Curlee
N. C. English
Harry Brown Finch
John Lloyd
Civitan Club
Thomasville Business and Professional Woman's Club
Greensboro B. & P. W. Club
Addie Huston
Greensboro Club
Martha Petty Hannah
Neale
Miss Perkins
Lillian Yow
Clara Johnson
Miss Yow
G. E. Crowell
Vera Phillips
Margaret Thompson
Elmina Hearne
Clara Harrison
J. Clyde Allman
Douglas C. Crutchfield
Tom J. Einstein
C. F. Gibson
H. L. Goodloe
Lank Harris
John Jones
C. A. Kearns
L. P. Long
R. L. MacDonald
Joseph Murphy
J. C. Pennington
John R. Perry
Claibourne Pennington
Eugene Lee Webb
Vernon Snyder
Vitalaire
Aires
Jean Tonle
Central Ice Delivery Co
West Broad
Chairtown
the Associat Press
Jimmy
Flint
Mich
Fisher
General Motors
Buick
Peet
Buick Main Motors, Inc
North Main Street
High Point, N.C
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