21 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1941
Page
1
A quirky local column blends civic notes and wartime musings from Thomasville, praising the Rose Show while commenting on industry, politics, and labor. It jokes about secret ballots, fears Allied setbacks, and notes U S production urgency amid labor and fascist anxieties.
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During early World War I the British War Office enrolled ex-officers for drill. A Celt misread Montague, calling him Montague but jokingly mispronouncing it as Mon-ty-goo, prompting a lighthearted exchange about names.
The piece argues about management and labor tensions hindering defense housing, with labor and government blamed for slow progress. It notes proposed homes and rents, calls for unity between labor and management, and recounts a Fairbanks Alaska relief train in severe weather.
The article explains slum definition extending to rural housing and outlines federal rehousing efforts. It notes funds of 14.9 million for low rent rural homes, costs around 1 600 dollars to build, and rents about 70 dollars yearly with possible reductions for maintenance. It highlights Thomas county's adoption and a plan for 50 homes after local deliberation.
Washington Daybook reports a Class 1-A selectee furious over his dog not being a dependent. It details draft camp life through voices over loudspeakers, new rules on dentition, and stories of officers, circus owners, and hostesses amid World War II mobilization.
New York column notes box office activity for Arsenic and Old Lace at Pictton theater. Virginia visitor misses tickets yet hopes for cancellations and a ham reward. Robert Waithman, London correspondent, shares anecdotes about squirrels, a bridge table, and sugar theft. Keenan Wynn discussed as Bil Wynn’s son with racing and acting ambitions and a new radio show. Avenue 50th to 42nd still shows showy, rude street life amid cheap goods and nightlife.
A string of Georgia residents and relatives visited Boston over the weekend and recent days. Marion Horn of Fort Valley and her mother Mrs. Jessie Horn were guests here, with nearby Perry couples and others from Fort Jackson and Morven also stopping by.
Monticello and Mrs. A. D. Martin and Mr Vann Herring of Jacksonville spent last weekend in Boston. The Twentieth Century Club met April 1 at the library with Mrs W A Taylor host and Mrs W E Davis program chair. Rev George Downs spoke on Religion at Work for Democracy. Mrs Harvey Cay son sang. Methodist Sunday School presented an Easter program. Dixie band performed Sunday evening. Revival at Methodist church began with Rev H P Stubbs preaching, and Rev Mr Overby will lead next week. The W M A met at the Baptist church Monday afternoon with an engaging program. Rev John Dixon preached at the Baptist church Sunday.
Sunday night a morning Easter performance drew praise as an effective playlet with Mrs Jim Hatcher in charge guiding the cast and staging.
Atlanta April 21 Willis Hudlin of Little Rock tossed the circuit s first no hit of the year in the night cap defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 4 0 in seven innings. Little Rock also won the opener 6 5 before about 3000 fans as Hudlin retired Harry Schmiel for the final out. Only two Pelicans reached first base both on errors.
Atlanta dominated Knoxville in a doubleheader 8-1 and 7-4 before about 4,000 fans, remaining undefeated with nine wins and one loss in their nine games versus Knoxville. Memphis won a twin bill at Birmingham 4-3 and 4-3 to seize second place, while Chattanooga rose to fourth behind New Orleans after a 27-9 first game victory over Nashville and a 6-3 nightcap.
In Augusta on opening day 1941 South Atlantic League action Columbus Redbirds beat Augusta 5-4 after rallies in the eighth and ninth. Macon Peaches shut out Jacksonville 3-0 behind Foster Thornton's eight strikeouts.
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