02 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1935
Page
1
The page surveys national issues and local concerns from 1930s Thomasville, with quips on business, tax, railroads, war tensions in Africa, and planned postage stamp rail travel while noting editor and advertising contacts. It blends commentary with advertising boilerplate.
The piece urges strong public opinion to drive decency and order, urging citizens to pressure officers and shut down venues promoting drinking and gambling near youth. It links safety, youth welfare, and moral standards to community action, praising efforts to curb vice and urging continued public involvement.
The article notes August as the peak of summer distress and July heat prior, yet suggests the year round climate of Thomasville is desirable. It contrasts this with views from a New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles observer who values the seasonal mix of winter warmth and summer heat, despite occasional discomfort.
The article urges a return to strong advertising to spark sales and profits. It argues that in current times smart, well-timed campaigns will drive business growth and capitalize on improving market conditions.
Pensacola Florida will host the Giants for spring training and Bill Terry will run a February baseball school. The city has not hosted a big league club since 1931 when the Boston Red Sox trained there.
Six Atlanta police officers were dismissed amid a long investigation into petty grafting. One officer was convicted of mooching, another suspended 29 days for leaving post. The probe cited restaurant owners supplying food and drink without charge.
Arbor Dale reports visits and activities including Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Aldredge of Gold Springs visiting the Dunlaps, Mrs. Emory Parrish with Mrs. Richard Wade, Mrs. J. S. Oliver attending her mother's funeral in Moultrie, and the return of Mrs. J. D. Wade to Sunday School. M. L. Strong and John M. Smart of Valdosta will attend services next Sunday, August 4, at 11:00 A. M. and 8:00 P. M. All are invited.
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