28 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1941
Page
1
The article recalls Memorial Day observances in southern communities, noting reverence for sacrifices and the lingering political tensions shaped by the Civil War. It discusses democracy, education, and social changes, emphasizing trained trades, schooling, and evolving gender roles as part of a rebuilding moral structure.
The article argues that higher education has expanded for women and men alike, but calls for sustained funding and training to boost worthwhile pursuits. It notes universities align with co-ed needs, celebrate women in college, and warns about public pension policy debates and state versus federal control.
Fragmentary Washington Daybook notes discuss army orders to a company at Port Bennine and Camp Ord California. The jagged text mentions soldiers, equipment, and supply concerns with references to officers, trenches, and a damaged Phoenix Ave section.
A New York columnist recounts a trip to Littleton New Hampshire and a surreal encounter involving Miss Bette Davis on her 35th birthday. He recalls plans to avoid jury service in a People v. an HUDmobile case while describing a public meet and the celebrity’s birthday celebrations and procession on the plaza.
In a crowded street scene I counted 157 shop windows all bearing Happy Birthday Bette signs. The area had streets renamed for Bette Davis films creating a festive, if odd, tribute as strangers and locals alike enjoyed a special weekend atmosphere.
In Columbus Argueta on April 28 the Columbus Redbirds aimed for an eighth straight win to cap a near perfect season as they prepared to finish a three game set with the Charleston Rebels. Charlie Fichter pitched a 23 0 shutout over the Rebels with eight hits allowed and 2325 fans watching.
Cairo Georgia April 28 the Cairo Phat of Future Mariners of America quartet won first place in the district preliminaries. Other placers were Whigham second Spence third and Colquitt fourth. The Cairo quartet Pierce Wilcox Beavene Bishop Glenn Gainous and Carlee Singham advance to the district contest with the state contest to follow at the IBA camp at Lake Jackson this summer.
Six school boys from a six mile distant school visit in Danville to spade much of the garden of Richard L Hedge who has been bedfast for twenty years. His sole income comes from bulbs and flowers sold from his small plot.
Elwood Lawson drove in the eighth inning run after Onnie Robinson exited for a pinch hitter, delivering a single to spark a victory for the Indians over the Reds. Augusta’s Arky Biggs doubled in the ninth to cap a rally that scored Don Savage against Jacksonville. Morgan belted a homer for Augusta.
Pompey tells Ike a tall tale of a grizzly bear chasing him up a mountain and across a frozen river using skates to escape. Ike doubts the story, noting the hot day and a river that could not freeze, until Pompey adds that the chase lasted from July into December.
The 1941 SEC race centers on Mississippi State Georgia Tech and Alabama each showcasing strong pitching and powerful hitting. MSU leads with six conference wins and one defeat while Georgia Tech sits 10 2 and Alabama 9 2. Georgia beat Florida to move to 6 2 and Alabama pride lies in Walter Becks pitching and Lewiss and Russ Craft hitting over 400.
A vintage ad touts Black-Draught as a gentle vegetable laxative to be taken at bedtime for a thorough morning evacuation. It claims relief from constipation headaches and lethargy and notes a price of 25 cents for 25 to 40 doses.
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