15 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1944
Page
1
The notice states that this paper reprints all AP dispatches credited to it and local news, with exclusive rights reserved for republishing special dispatches. It emphasizes exclusive reprint rights for AP content published within this newspaper.
A mosaic of wartime remarks covers invasion timing and air raids, Soviet liberations, Poland and Balkans, and home front topics. References include D date speculation, draft board strain, Georgia fishing season, Red Cross fundraising, and Atlanta conventions amid ongoing battles and policy chatter.
The piece discusses a relief in some quarters at a possible four term for Roosevelt and debates over Dewey and Willkie. It questions Willkie’s World War II stance and isolationist potential and compares Dewey’s inexperience with Roosevelt’s handling of national and international affairs in a wartime context.
The author urges Americans to recognize wartime sacrifice and curb complacent luxury. He argues that civilian comfort and impulsive wants distract from the danger and effort faced by soldiers, calling for disciplined support and voluntary sacrifice at home.
A fragment reflecting wartime sacrifice and home front resolve. Citizens pledge sincere effort to speed victory, striving to understand the purpose of sacrifices and how far they can go in giving.
In Donalsonville Georgia on April 15 the Uapee circles of the Woman s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Flanders home. Ida Mosely Circle reported progress and Mrs Tom Shingler shared notes from the South Georgia conference. Thirty three guests attended the tea event with lace cloths roses and refreshments.
The Thursday bridge club met at the home of Mrs L J Cowart with Mrs I B Jones hosting. Red and white roses adorned the living room as guests enjoyed the afternoon social and bridge games.
Cor Wright and Steven Sts Rev R D Winn pastor 10 A M Sunday school with Deacon L A Taylor Supt. Day of Worship first and third Sundays 11 30 A M sermon by the pastor 3 30 P M sermon by the pastor 8 P M sermon by the pastor B Y P U every Sunday at 6 P M Minnie L Thomas Reporter
St Thomas A M E Church at N Broad and Webster Sts presents Sunday School at 10 A M led by H J Martin, Supt. Morning worship at 11 30 A M. Evening service at 7 30 P M. The aim is every member present each Sunday and the public is invited. the pastor will preach.
St Mark A M E Church corner Jones and Lester Streets announces Sunday School at 10 A M with W E Rollins, Morning Worship at 11:30 A M on September 11.30 P M A C League led by W J Watt, Evening preaching by Pastor M Powell. Reporter M Powell.
Sunday School at 10 AM led by Rev. F D Martin Jr as superintendent. Morning service at 11 30 with sermon by Pastor Rev E R Searcy. B T U at 4 PM and evening service at 5 30 PM. Located at Car Calhoun and Madison Streets.
The notice from St Luke C M E Church at Cor N Broad and Merrill St lists 11:30 A M worship with Choir No 1, 12 Noon preaching, 6 P M Epworth League with Mamie Wilson president, 7 30 P M worship with pastor and Choir No 1. It calls all members to attend and bring quarterly reports for Friday April 21 conference with Dr G A Dixon presiding.
The First District Woman's Missionary Union rally met at the First Baptist Church in Bainbridge on Friday. Morning sessions focused on home foundations with talks on prayer, literature, tithing, and guiding children toward faith. An afternoon Young People's Program featured mission teaching and a keynote address by Judge John E. Drake on juvenile delinquency.
The Bainbridge Service Club sponsors a Benefit Bridge Party at Stephen Decatur Hotel on Tuesday April 18 at 8 pm. Tickets cost 1 each and a table may be reserved for 4. Prizes and refreshments are offered. Tickets on sale through club members Golucke Jewelry Company and the hotel. The hotel donates use of venue and a large crowd is expected.
A social evening featured red roses arranged before the mantel with a salad plate and punch. High score went to Mrs. C. S. Forrester and low to Mrs. George Whiting. Visitors included Mrs. George Whiting of Traverse City and Mrs. Margaret Sheffield. other attendees were Mesdames Champion, Cowart, Dunn, Borteetens, Gibson, Johnson, Martin, Simpson, Yarborough, and the hostess.
Fragmentary timetable data shows arrival and departure times for routes involving Atlanta Tallahassee Dothan Waycross Tifton Monticello and exchanges between inbound and outbound trains with several listed times across the day.
A quirky historical tale notes Paul Revere’s dog bearing silver spurs to aid his ride and recalls a holiday in Massachusetts. The column then covers sled dogs in a northern Army post, iodine care for wounds, licensing dogs, and a Q&A on keeping two pups together and toenail care.
A unit of combat trained Ordnance soldiers recently arrived in England from North Africa includes six Georgians one Alabama man and one Floridian. Most served since the 1942 invasion and handled servicing for French English and American vehicles. Pfc Ellis M Forrester Route 2 Cairo is named among the group.
Herbert Meeks of Atlanta, head of the Southern States mission, will direct a quarterly conference of the South Georgia district on April 22 and 23 at the Mormon chapel in Atlanta. The event will unite members from six congregations and conclude with a public session. It is noted that many U S families fail to save waste paper.
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