29 Apr 1936
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1936
Page
1
A garbled collage of notices and commentary covers subscriptions, market quotes, local events, and political opinions. It mentions farmers markets, daylight saving, French elections, and Roosevelt donations with scattered names and figures, reflecting a noisy editorial page rather than a single event.
The piece argues against political manipulation behind a Sunday movie controversy in Thomasville. It warns that once such fights start they tend to broaden and persist, while noting public interest varies with occasional screenings, with many opposing the policy but some supporting it.
A local letteraries voices oppose Sunday movie showings linking to unruly associations. It defends mayoral candidate Williams as honest and uncorrupted while warning against using him to inflame a city fight. The note mentions Roosevelt Georgia entry and King Fuad in Egypt.
Development of the livestock industry in south Georgia gains momentum with plans for a packing plant at Albany and potential expansion to Thomasville and other cities. The region counts Waycross Tifton Moultrie Albany as centers, with Thomas County seen as a favorable site for a future plant due to its production capacity and favorable cost.
Georgia cities in the western part of the state face a test of a new daylight saving schedule as Thomasville stands on eastern time while Albany Americus Macon and Atlanta keep central time. The plan works well in summer but is less desirable in winter with early evening darkness. Text notes the split line and local adherence as the region weighs long term adoption.
Newnan Georgia April 29 Junior Chamber of Commerce leaders heard State Senator J M Simmons of Bainbridge urge Georgia Jaycees to back government reform and oust corrupt officials He urged more focus on natural resources to grow the state and tied tax relief to population and business growth while recommending a state wide campaign to promote Georgia. He also endorsed President Roosevelt and his administration.
In Atlanta on April 29 the blonde child Frances, rescued after the Gainesville tornado, inspired hope as she comforted her maimed, widowed mother Dorothy Tumlin. The two survived a seven-member family tragedy, and adoption inquiries surged after photographs.
Egypt reels after the death of King Fuad as 16 year old Farouk prepares to return to Alexandria. Elections set for May 2 to form a parliament before a regency of three statesmen, amid talks on a new Anglo Egyptian treaty and rising nationalist pressure. Mediterranean security and British interests in Northeast Africa frame the crisis. Premier Ali Pasha Maher remains in office.
The column lists Johnny Lucy and Webby Hammond trying out for Colgate teams game prospects for Colgate football and baseball, plus notes on George Sisler Jr pitching for Colgate Frosh. It mentions Buddy Hassett Linus Frey and Joe Louis, Torchy Peden plans to run for Parliament and Frank Thomas at Alabama becoming a circus fan.
An envelope from the late king contained the names of three individuals chosen as regents in the event of his death. The document suggests a planned consignment of authority and succession bequeathed to trusted officials.
A vegetable laxative praised for relieving constipation in an easy natural way. Customers like Ralph Burch of Black Alabama report biliousness and sluggishness improved. The ad notes it leaves bowels regular and urges trying it, sold everywhere in 25 cent packages.
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