22 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1937
Page
1
A nostalgic column set in Thomasville quotes editorials and local views on communism anti lynching bills and press photo trends. It notes FDR seeking government economy and comments on the blue Monday auto accidents and political spoils. It mentions Glen Arven and local planning needs.
A reflective column discusses profit distribution as the core of economic problems. It contrasts profit earned by capital from sale above cost with labor claims and calls for a middle ground. It jokes about Congress and Washington visitors while noting local baseball and a new swimming pool for the country club.
Mr and Mrs H M Hanna announce donation of a modern swimming pool to Glen Arven Country Club for use by members in Thomasville and surrounding areas. The gift honors their son’s memory, reflecting the youth’s love of swimming and the family’s affection for the city.
A fragment reflects on the spirit of generosity shown by two prominent individuals whose lasting fitness and fineness have long defined their character. The passage hints at a respect felt for their generous sentiment beyond ordinary expectations.
Excerpts from Phil Stongs recordbook describe Manhattan personalities in breezy portraits. Profiles include Sybil a tall blonde who attends wrestling bouts with new boyfriends and faints at brutality, Doris a statuesque moody dreamer, Rita a flashy would be journalist exclaiming How fantastic, Pandra a well educated fan who still believes Hoover is president, Fern an outdoorsy hearty type, Twa a model in disguise, Joan a wiry redhead chatterbox, Grace a serious biographer reader, and Marcie a shy stenographer miscast.
A description paints a person with dark soft brown eyes and a pretty smile. The voice hints at romance and attention while awaiting a prince charming to ride in on a moon-white charger and take command.
Washington debates the farm tenant bill amid fears of government handouts and political backlash. The president notes limited initial funding and potential expansion while critics worry it favors large landowners and resembles serfdom. Congress trims provisions and preserves a $50 million mortgage approach, signaling slow progress.
Mountain Lakes council passed an ordinance requiring residents to tie a bell or other musical instrument on cats found at large after the flower guild raised concerns about cats disturbing birds in local sanctuaries.
Washington reports 121,625 trees on its streets making it the largest tree city. The average spacing is 52 feet and a single 1,200 mile row would stretch across the capital. Annual spraying requires two to three months and 20 tons of arsenate of lead.
Three truck drivers in Temple Texas claimed they were broke. A state patrolman warned fines or plates, and the drivers agreed to proceed. The officer, after a quick look, allowed the trucks carrying circus lions to go on.
At the county hospital a patient recalls her family name after a nurse calls for food. The patient identifies herself as Gertru es Bacon Zboralski and explains she fell and hit her head while leaving the post office.
Senate routine business and Judiciary committee hearings on Roosevelt court bill. LaFollette committee investigates labor conditions in Harlan County Kentucky coal fields. House considers Agriculture Department appropriation. Ways and Means continues hearings on railroad retirement pension. Agriculture secret sugar quota study. Labor begins apprentice labor bill.
Wally Rospond a former Capital now with the Nashville Vols is in a hospital after an exhibition game injury. An X ray showed a broken leg, ending hopes for a utility infield berth and forcing the Vols to seek a replacement. Rospond had hidden the injury from Manager Lance Richbourg and teammates.
The Academy of Sciences geophysical and geographical departments plan a two to three year oceanographic expedition to the Pacific using two large ships. The study aims to map depths surface and atmospheric movements with a focus on the deep area near the Philippine islands. The main vessel will host seven laboratories.
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