19 Apr 1950
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1950
Page
1
Fragmentary note urges public support for an air stop at Thomasville and criticizes readers who have not yet contributed. It parodies editorial style and references a grand reclining chair and after dinner discussion.
Radio and television stocks have advanced and are expected to grow further if the invention progresses and reaches the people who want it.
The column cites farm plans to raise yellow corn and favors Golden Bantam and the Tike varieties. It notes Senator George's high standing in Washington and unopposed election talk. A nationwide crime probe is mentioned, plus a grand jury session with potential hearings on local welfare. Roosevelt's grave site in New York attracts thousands daily amid broader civic debates.
Patchy text from a local page shows scattered words about a town and statistics. No clear event or names emerge to form a concrete item.
A columnist warns drivers against risky passing on narrow roads where twenty foot lanes and shoulders are limited. Fatal head on crashes and serious injuries follow premature passes while stop lights and school zone speeds face enforcement to protect pedestrians and children.
The baseball park burned down after hours with the fence largely intact and the light plant nearby spared. Firemen struggled to reach the flames and residents fear a future park site may be needed for a power plant or new underpass at the Coast Line crossing. City officials vow rapid action to meet this season’s needs and to consider a replacement on the site.
Andrew encounters Katherine in the moonlit lane after leaving Morton in a volatile mood. Katherine reveals fear of going home alone and hints at Mary Morton’s plans, while Andrew contemplates the risk to Katherine and to himself as he walks toward Morton's cottage with intent to stay. The scene ends with Morton inviting Andrew inside for supper.
Police report $16,000 in county funds unaccounted as two men confess aiding a suspect's escape. A bloody car, a prison riot in Rhode Island, and a church fire in Romania headline a day of tumult. Thomas County hosts a Home Folks Association meeting with guest speaker Hon. Lee Branch while local teams prep for a busy spring.
The Rt. Rev. Middleton S. Barnwell of Georgia addressed the 128th diocesan convention and Women's Auxiliary in Augusta Ga on April 19 outlining conditions in the diocese. Delegates from Georgia parishes attended as routine business sessions concluded and Rev. John M Hines former rector of St. Paul s Augusta spoke on a world of revolution and religion s role in current crises.
A playful exchange frames a partner as a small-talk expert. She jokes that if there’s nothing to say, he will say it anyway. The vignette highlights on‑the‑spot wit in a couple’s banter.
A humorous discussion on spring onions suggests social strategies to avoid blame. The speaker argues cohesion matters, proposing unanimous eating to prevent criticism while noting social consequences after eating onions.
To the voters of Photnas Counts fauna candidate for re election to the House of Representatives jre the General Assembly for the seat tew held by ome bon how completing my free term and rust my servicrs have met with your approval ly honored with re election do pro mise any continrued best efforts in the hat of your county and Suite and will at all times welcome the counsel andy sueoperation of the people. I wn grateful for your loyalty and support in the past and earnestly ask your vote and influence in the June 28th primary election. With deep appreciation for your friendship and support, am Ghicerely yours, QO. 8. (SY 'EWART) WILLIS.
A 40 year old New Yorker Roland Nelson is held on $25,000 bail for coin ing after allegedly learning the craft from a cell mate in Atlanta. Prosecutors say he claimed $30,000 earned in three weeks but expenses exceeded earnings. Nelson plans to return to Atlanta to learn more from Pearlman.
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