24 Apr 1934
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1934
Page
1
A fragment from the Thomasville Times Enterprise lists the Rose Show set for Friday and includes a string of local humor and social observations about Thom asville life. It mentions public spaces, politics, and community remarks intertwined with light musings.
The Georgia state committee pushes a two primary system requiring payment by counties for the Septem ber 12 primary. Thomas County estimates about three hundred dollars for the election. Candidates and county officers face higher fees as counties fund the primary cost, with apportionment to be determined and efforts to equalize the burden.
The article argues Leland Harvey and Aubrey Smith’s early release may influence the Talmadge opposition. It notes the convicts were not killers, credits Governor Talmadge for offering a chance at reform, and suggests they could prove worthy citizens if given fair opportunity. It cautions against partisan backlash and emphasizes the issue of justice and liberty.
New York reports Libby Holman aims for a higher key in stage work, delaying revues and planning a London debut after intensive study at her country home near New York. The piece notes her aviatrix image, private theater presence, and a critics’ rivalry with Noel Coward in Rialto fashion.
At the University of Georgia the 14th annual Little International Livestock Show and the annual Livestock and Legtime Day will be held May 10 as coaches showcase modern livestock production methods.
Friday marks the start of a vaudeville engagement for Jesse in New York with plans to travel to Florida afterward. Miss Talmadge, smiling, phoned her sisters Con stance and Natalie in California after the ceremony.
Mrs. Lucinda Burford, 83, has had no food or drink by mouth since 1929. A stomach-opening operation feeds her directly into the stomach, keeping her active despite her ailment and age. A ruby throated hummingbird nests near Seventh and Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles as students observe. Two hundred fifty boats serve tourist fishermen off Miami during winter. Tomorrow: The Golden Wedding family.
Norma Talmadge and stage comedian George Jessel wed at the Hotel Ambassador in Atlantic City after securing a license last Thursday. Mayor Harry Bacharach officiated. The couple had denied plans to marry for two years following Talmadge's Mexican divorce from Joseph Schenck. The newlyweds planned to stay in Atlantic City for a time.
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