19 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1949
Page
1
Easter league schedule notes a Thomasville baseball game while locals discuss spring scenery, gas prices, school beautification, paving bonds, and upcoming mayoral talks. Residents share views on churches, Oak laurels, and city improvements amid a nostalgic, chatty town column.
The piece argues that disease and injury threaten families with medical bills and advocates low cost protection. It criticizes insurance groups for selling to the unprepared and urges monthly affordable protection to avoid ruinous hospital costs.
A visiting notable praises Thomasville East Side schools and plans to complete beautification with a new gym and recreation center. Citizens urged steady annual improvements to preserve growth, curb neglect, and keep property values high while expanding sewer, paving, and tree planting efforts.
The piece argues federal efforts target flies and dysentery alongside past malaria and yellow fever campaigns. It praises sanitation programs, Gorgas plans, and vaccination outcomes, noting costly but life saving results across urban and rural areas.
A regional column warns readers to monitor Communist advances and Russia’s atomic capabilities. It contrasts American ideals of world peace and freedom with Soviet expansionism and urges vigilance against perceived threats to U.S. liberty.
In Ellen's apartment Raff explains Eddie Worden's two week plan to kill Hubbard using a water destroyer and a burning cigarette set to ignite carbon paper. He reveals Worden's motive the phantom author credit and how he manipulated teammates to cover the crime as the scene closes with questions for Dr Bray.
The piece argues large family connections often fail to provide help when needed. Blood relatives may demand warning and resist being away from home. They cite illness risks and criticize the materials or tools provided. Often a stranger ends up doing the essential tasks.
Thousands attend the eighth annual show with abundant roses and exhibits. Rose show judges host Kiwanis luncheon as visitors offer compliments. Bohemian girl expected to attract a large audience at the Rose Theatre tonight. Glen Arven plays Quitman in golf with a season’s first setback for local golfers. Babe Ruth works at a news stand at the plate this season.
In England a worker faltered in an English factory as Britain and France seek stronger defense links and discuss Danzig. Jaycees plan a larger county fair and push for an iron lung for Archbold Memorial Hospital. Al Feinberg advances a new drive as enthusiastic members gather. Orioles lose 6-2 to Waycross. Atwater pitches Bears to victory, yet the Birds keep the league lead. Orioles face Americas Pioneers at Stadium tomorrow.
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