10 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1948
Page
1
A verbose opinion piece discusses health tips and social issues as the community grows. It mocks sensational advice, notes political and media dynamics, and references water power and health preservation while criticizing what constitutes civilized behavior.
City urges strong volunteer effort to stage a successful Rose Show as a community celebration. Officials emphasize improvement of facilities and broad agency cooperation to deliver a meaningful event that showcases local pride and supports future pageants and outdoor activities.
The report notes Stassen leading in Wisconsin with a stronger showing than expected, while Dewey and Macarthur trail. It mentions Dewey’s campaign for electors, Taft’s aim for the Philadelphia convention, and the shifting view of Stassen as a viable national candidate amid Midwest support.
Dr McRachern of the American College of Surgeons urges men and women to relax and take sufficient exercise to stay in fair physical condition. He warns mental tension drains living forces, leading to accelerated aging and possible death if not eased.
Tallahassee prepares for a 1952 light plant with a three million dollar budget, aiming to leverage capitol location and nearby university growth. The piece notes caution against over expansion and warns that new facilities may harm existing profitable ventures, citing Thomasville and Albany as examples of prudent growth.
A Chicago report notes limited violence during voting with scattered disorders. A witness claims witnessing men burned alive. A former member recalls an execution in Texas. A proposed city ordinance to ban wooden shingles to cut fire insurance costs discussed. Washington and Boston teams open Major League season as Coolidge leads national fangs into a stadium.
Revival services start Sunday morning at the Boston Baptist Church and run through Sunday April 18 with Rev. W. H. Reed of Brown Memorial Baptist Church Wrightsville Georgia as evangelistic speaker. Reed, Mercer University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate, has pastored Adel, Corona, and Atlanta churches and is a noted speaker. Special music by junior intermediate and adult choirs accompanies each evening. Youth week activities include a Fellowship Hour, midweek devotional by youth, a YWAs banquet, and Sunday morning Sunday School classes led by the church youth. The climactic Sunday features the intermediates providing music and a presentation of a pigeant. The cross call marks the evening service.
The Suwannee River flood severed the peninsular from the state’s northwestern coast cutting U S 19 at Fannin Springs and blocking routes to Tallahassee and Jacksonville. All rail traffic from the east, south and west into Tallahassee is halted. Traffic must detour through Georgia and road blocks persist on US 90 and US 20. Typhoid inoculations began in Suwannee County to prevent an epidemic after the flood.
We thank friends of all colors for kindness flowers and sympathy after the death of Will Ralph, beloved father brother son and uncle.
Steve M. Watkins, candidate for Judge of Thomasville City Court, will address listeners on WKTG and WPAX in Thomasville. The dates and hours follow, urging residents to hear him.
An advertisement notes a program on Monday April 19, 1948 from 7:15 to 7:30 p.m. over Station WPAX listing a short air time and station.
A detailed list of morning and afternoon radio programs featuring Vladimar Belinsky Melody Time Sunday Strings and other acts. The schedule includes time slots for church services News Roundup Lynn Murray Jack Lawrence Wayne King Airlane Trio David Rose Show and Sunday Concert Hour with World News Roundup and Sign off.
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