15 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1929
Page
1
The column previews social vices and politics with satirical quips about whisky, tax exemptions, profanity, bribery, and liquor laws in Florida, while noting upcoming baseball season and city life. It reflects editorial voice of Thomasville Times Enterprise with broad humor and social commentary.
Revival services in four Thomasville churches last week boosted spiritual welfare with five nightly services citywide. Despite some disappointment over attendance, many conversions occurred and residents are taking religion more seriously, a sign of lasting impact from the coordinated effort.
The Georgian argues Atlanta may switch to Eastern time soon as it lies on the time zone line with Macon Albany and Thomasville. It notes most East cities use Daylight Saving Time and cites savings for trains and workers.
The Texas legislature passes a radical bill allowing the state Democratic executive committee to judge voter qualifications in Democratic primaries. Governor Dan Moody vetoes it, calling the measure extreme and risky to party and constitutional principles. The move aims to mend fissures after Hoover-era loyalties and questions remain about its impact on the party’s future.
The Eighth Annual Rose Show in Thomasville Georgia invites attendees from Georgia Florida Alabama and beyond. The display opens at 11 a.m. Friday April 19 at the tobacco warehouse on Hansell Street and stays open until 10 p.m. The event draws rose growers from the region and is highlighted by local hospitality.
Mrs J E Williamson, wife of Field Museum Williamson submarine expedition director, will sketch submarine life this spring from a spherical five foot chamber with glass window. She will photograph divers on the ocean floor near Sandy Key off Treasure Island.
In Manila the Pos tal Savings bank reported year end 1928 totals of 289000 accounts with 7850000 dollars, up more than 1 million dollars for the year. Demand and time deposits and total resources grew, with gains in government reserve as well.
New York chief magistrate William McAdoo criticizes Texas Guinan trial as acquittal driven by a “freedom” creed. Reports from Strasbourg and Havre note German and French views on Auguste Finch. Newark recalls Mack Weiss’s 40 mile daily marches and recent win in the Metropolitan A E W A walking title. A stamp worth 50 000 shown in Havre is British Guiana 1856 scarce. Cardinal Hayes comments on modern standards of womanhood. Betty Crocker announces marriage to Arden Bucholz with birth name Agnes Lutz.
South Carolina sees cloudy skies with showers in the east and cooler coastal areas tonight with a fair Tuesday and warmer interior. Georgia faces afternoon showers then partly cloudy skies with cooler north and central portions tonight and a fair Tuesday with warmer conditions in the same areas. Florida anticipates partly cloudy skies with possible showers on the east coast and cooler southwest tonight, then mostly fair Tuesday. Alabama and extreme northwest Florida expect fair conditions tonight and Tuesday, with frost in exposed places in the extreme north of Alabama.
Washington April 15 Representative Tinkham Republican of Massachusetts again pressed President Hoover to pay attention to enforcement of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. He argued for stronger action and cited constitutional guarantees as a basis for enforcement decisions.
A fragmentary letter discusses withdrawing from southern state negro voting rights and restricting franchise grounds. It mentions impeachment for failing to enforce these measures and references the president’s duty to preserve and defend the office.
An Atlanta Constitution five page section showcases the Junior Press Club with coverage on agriculture industry school topics club work and sports. W L Crady Jr of Boys High is noted as president and references to the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments appear, with impeachment mentioned.
An advertisement touts a French process for MELLO GLO face powder promising unmatched smoothness and longer wear. It claims a pure color, non flaking finish, and pores won’t be clogged, preserving a youthful bloom.
Greek Prime Minister Eleutherios Venizelos pledges to introduce municipal suffrage for women, signaling government support for expanded voting rights at local level. The move aligns with broader reform currents and strengthens participation of women in local governance.
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