12 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1941
Page
1
In Purley England a airedale named Chum digs through wreckage to rescue a woman from a damaged air raid shelter and earns the first canine bravery medal of the war. The article also notes dog safety tips, a scottie dog alerting police, and dog care advice including feeding and cleanliness.
A jumble of editorials and society items discusses the coal strike, international tensions, and public manners. It mentions Gen Lindbergh in a broadcast, German-England fears, and the North Carolina battleship, with remarks on fashion and domestic life.
Rose Show day arrives in Thomasville on April 25 with a free public exhibit of cut flowers and trees. The organizers emphasize planning, town beauty, and the aim to make this year’s show the best yet despite a late season and ongoing preparations.
The piece muses on Easter's meaning across Protestant and Catholic faiths, contrasting divine truth with world conflict. It notes darkness in war torn nations, the hope Easter offers, and calls people to worship and reflect on eternal verities despite fear and misery.
A columnist argues Germany cannot win outright while Britain remains unconquered and the US aids England. He notes naval dominance, Balkan battles, and possible long range bombers as key factors shaping the war. The piece shifts to a Polo Grounds baseball scene, celebrating sunlit play and the human spectacle of the game.
George Tucker reflects on New York City life and summer sights while predicting a Giants season at the Polo Grounds. Despite recent slumps, the piece says fans still back the Giants over any other team as optimism mixes with city life and baseball chatter.
Washington Daybook by Jack Stinnett profiles Harvey Klemmer a former Detroit News reporter turned London embassy staffer. It covers his war experiences teases for new books including They ll Never Quit and the failed title Murder In the Blackout. Also recaps Morgenthau press talk on defense stamps and a counterfeit food stamp case in New York.
Whigham residents report arrivals and guests from Tallahassee Cairo and Thomasville. Mrs Bennett ill and hopes for quick recovery. A Fort Meade soldier arrested, fined, and sent back to camp after a brief leave.
Boston Ga April 12 Revival services will begin at the Boston Continental church Sunday April 17 with Easter services at eleven thirty in the morning and a night service at eight. Each night through the week the pastor conducts services and in the second week Rev E M Overby of Tlakey Ga will lead. The high school band will join Sunday night at eight. Public is invited.
Mrs. Bob Jones of Cairo visited here with her mother Mrs. Ailain Alexander. Miss Ivey Bussy of Cairo visited Tuesday with Mrs. Broughton Connell. Mrs. Charlie Hightower of Bail Bridge stayed Wednesday with her mother Mrs. Goldie Swicord. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Belvin returned Tuesday from Thomasville joining Mrs. Belvin’s sister Mrs. Hubert Burwick. Mrs. James Overton of Bainbridge visited Wednesday with her mother Mrs. A. O. Geddie. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ulman and Cairo children spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Buford Wright. Colorado has more than 25 hot springs.
A fragmented schedule shows times listed as 10335 a m 2 15 p m and 6 39 p m for Tifton. The text lacks context but indicates passenger or service times.
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