17 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1944
Page
1
The notice states AP dispatches credited to it or the paper are exclusive for republication and reserves local news rights. It also warns that changes for standing advertisements must be submitted by 6 PM the day before appearance, with contact numbers for editor and business office.
A female columnist critiques presidential candidates noting most leaders are mere packages rather than achievers. She cites Dewey as overly cautious and argues Republicans failed on key votes like Lend Lease and neutrality repeal, urging a candidate with real solutions.
James F. Duffy, a Bainbridge Army Air Field aviation cadet from Montclair New Jersey, piloted a Thunderbolt over Europe at 25 000 feet. He lost consciousness when his oxygen mask failed and regained awareness with his altimeter reading 4000 feet. His damaged aircraft endured heavy enemy fire as he strafed river barges in Holland and returned to base with only minutes of fuel.
Donalsonville Georgia announces the April term Superior Court jurors for the Grand Jury list including J. F. Mims Beth el Ingram Roy Nichols Joseph Saircloth C. C. Gibson Alvin Thomay P. J. Shingter J. Ashtey Ben Alday A. A. Parker J. A. Croom RL OR Croud ad De Faircloth Roscoe Dupriest L. FE Williams L. H. Johnson M. P. Shingler John Kasom W. I. Herring George Trawick Hubert Hardy A. J. Cordell A. P. Riley Caleb Spooner E. T. Howard J. A. Cummings J. G Reagan Shelby Carter N Gilbert Carl Yarnough Waddell Martin N. M. Carter L. Le Childree Andrew
The fragment mentions Laura Sue Hang and Madelyn Drake among attendees. Names like Dorothy, King, Maxie Cherny, and Alex P Raley appear, with references to studies and a meeting that concluded. It notes Alb bringing refreshments.
A collection of quips and observations on politics society and personal conduct. The piece jokes about patronage abuses Tugwell Puerto Rico elections religiously and social manners while citing Ben Franklin and lively opinions on public life and courtesy.
The piece argues personality matters in trades and in leadership, noting interview practices and public behavior. It critiques Roosevelt era criticism, labor unions, and party divides, suggesting loyalty and efficiency in war effort while lamenting youth culture and political opposition.
Bainbridge Army Air Field Civilian Personnel Office employees posted the highest local drive participation with a total of 111 dollars raised for the Red Cross. Red Cross captain was Mrs. Wortensen Wells. other donors include Miss Strene Roberson, Miss Mary Powers, Mrs. Gladys Broadwell, Mrs. S. Stramara, Miss Mary White, and numerous staff members.
A Bowing bridge, Ga, April 17 news reports the death of James E. GridgeS in an explosion aboard a ship he bombed in the line of duty, with officials confirming his identity and the incident under investigation.
Ad finds Pattern 9097 for sewing doll clothes and toddlers toys including a dress with puff sleeves or pinafore, a sunsuit with heart shaped bib, slip and pant. Toddlers sizes 6 months to 4 years with size 2 dress requiring 11 1/4 yards of 35 inch fabric. Pattern provides yardages and options per pattern guide.
Bainbridge Ga April 17 Youth Week is observed April 16 23 at First Baptist Church with all services led by the youth. Youth workers served as ushers directed the choir and filled roles in the Sunday School program. The event is sponsored by the Baptist Training Union.
Mrs Troupe Hines hosted the Bainbridge Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting at her home on Road Street Jainbridge April 17. Members discussed founders of UDC Mrs Caroline Goodlett the Battle of Shiloh and Memorial Day in the South. Committees were formed to arrange a Memorial Day speaker and a mother-daughter luncheon after services. Flowers for Memorial Day must be contributed and left at the school building on the morning of May 10.
Bainbridge Ga April 17 Misses Marcelle Lender and Billie Hilda Chett plan a trip to Washington DC to visit Cpl and Mrs Jimmie Cliett and Mrs G H Cliett. Weet Barrett and children Peggy and Mary Louise of Jacksonville Fla are guests of Mr and Mrs O M Toole. Miss Naomi Kirabo spends a week in Barnesville with friends. Mrs J A Grimsley and Mrs RA Griffin with Mrs Stewart McKenzie stayed at Parris Island SC. About five quarts of milk are needed to make one pound of American cheese.
A scratched OCR shows mixed departure and arrival times among cities including Atlanta Dothan Tallahassee Waycross Tifton Columbus and Monticello. Times listed appear inconsistent with typos and formatting errors but indicate planned connections and station calls.
Advertisement requests sixteen cents in coins for a pattern from Times Enterprises Pattern Department New York. Include name address and style number. Ten cents more unlocks the 1944 Marian Martin Spring Pattern Book with new easy to make styles and a free pattern printed in the book. Send orders to Times-Enterprise 145 Pattern Department 232 West 18th Street New York 11 New York.
A long list of individuals including Lynn B Parker T Spooner Cecil Bolton R H Dismuke B Clarke Wesley Braswell Rayo King Frank Williams Jon Peters H R Dozier Jr Dan White Gordon Golson Gordon Barber Shafier Faircloth Frank Bragg W H Miller Henry Love and others appears as a roster of jurors and associated officials.
Donalsonville Georgia April 17 the Seminole High School basketball team the Seminole squaws held a party at Chandler s Camp on the Chattahoochee River Friday night about forty attendees including Mr MP Stein Mrs Julian Hickson Mrs Chester Williams and Mrs Sidney Shugler enjoyed a fish supper served cafeteria style. Games were played and prizes awarded with zest and songs were sung on the way home.
Members of the Christian Endeavor met Thursday evening at the church in Donalsonville Georgia for the bi monthly service. Mrs B B Clarke led the opening prayer and the program commenced with a Bible reading and hymn singing.
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