20 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
1
The piece rails at taxation for war funding, praises Red Cross relief, and critiques Nazi propaganda while detailing Allied war dynamics, fuel and car restrictions, and postwar speed limits. It notes Roosevelt’s possible defeat, German morale, lend lease, and Ford’s aircraft production.
The Victory Garden movement gains traction as households plant more vegetables and preserve surplus. Citizens urged to use vacant lots and yards to boost production, easing reliance on shipped produce and lowering transport strain while improving home diets.
Boston Georgia April 20 report that 1800 surgical dressings were completed and turned in to the local Red Cross chapter. Work room closed until more materials arrive, with 25 Ditty bags to be made by May 1. List of women praised for hours volunteered follows.
Bainbridge Ga April 20 Harry Burton De Rieux 20 son of Mr and Mrs N M De Rieux Bainbridge has earned the Silver Wings of anAAF Filot and sworn in as a second lieutenant at Napier Field Alabama an advanced single engine pilot training school. He attended Bainbridge High School Mercer University played varsity football and belonged to L A K fraternity. Before induction he worked briefly for McDougald and Wright Construction Co. The piece also covers a Masonry banquet honoring Grand Officers with songs and speeches and notes on attendees and the Macon June Grand Chapter session.
April notes show A P Phillips at Grand Lodge in Macon. Guests include Mr and Mrs Allen Fox and Mrs C Hi Litteral and grandson Charles of Corbin Kentucky. Margaret Smith returns to Atlanta after visiting Bainbridge and starts at Emory University Hospital next year. Lt H B Funderburk and father depart for Washington D C after a stay at the U S Naval Hospital Bethesda. Thompson of Ozark Alabama, Donalson and son Tommy in Jacksonville Florida, Lamar Jester back from Macon, Lamar Jones of Newport News Virginia visiting Bainbridge.
The Stephen Decatur Hotel hosted a Tuesday evening benefit bridge event in Bainbridge to support the Women's Field Army for the Control of Cancer. Prizes from local merchants were awarded to top players, with high scores going to Mrs. J. B. Ehrlich and Mr. Reuben Reynolds.
Advertising problems of Georgia daily newspapers will be studied at the Georgia Daily Advertising Association meeting in Macon. William Barnwell of the Georgia association will lead the discussion Saturday.
Power Company and Dean John E. Drewry of the University of Georgia will be principal speakers. The convention opens Saturday with a business session, Barnwell speaks on the post war south at lunch, Drewry opens afternoon, Jack Williams discusses small circulation papers, banquet Saturday night with Carriage Walls presiding, Pat Rice presiding at sessions.
An advertisement promotes FASTEETH a powder that sprinkles on upper and lower plates to hold them firmer. It claims no gummy taste, no pasty feel and helps reduce denture breath. Available at drug stores.
Washington April 20 AP Congress faces renewal of the wartime law governing OPA controls on prices rents and wages set to expire June 30 Labor seeks continued price controls arguing living costs have risen sharply since 1941 while wage groups push for higher pay The disagreement centers on how to measure living costs and how far wages should rise Gasoline shortages and black market threats are also noted with potential impacts on rationing levels and business operations
OPA official Shad Polier told Congress that illegal gas sales could drain up to 2.5 million gallons daily and hot coupons at 50 cents each threaten civilian gasoline rationing. The notice was prepared for a House interstate subcommittee.
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