13 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
1
City reports remodeling at West Jackson Stevens corner by Albert T. Stringer, new real estate office by Frank Hudson, and Flowers addition for cakes. Mention of industries along near streets, expanding laundry by Mars Cooper, and a failing school access on Broad street amid ditch and shop entrance issues.
Column discusses how readers in small towns rank War news, sports, society and local items, with daily papers investing in specials while classifieds draw readers. Notes growing emphasis on local and general news and concerns about market shifts and feature sections.
An elderly observer notes extensive city upgrades including curb and gutter, sidewalks, and paving funded by the state. Clay Street will extend from Hansell to Vashti enabling modern residential development with sewer water and power. A West Clay site will host a new negro swimming pool and a YMCA nearby, under YMCA St Louis oversight, while a community gym and school facility is planned on Dewey City grounds for negro residents and schools.
Debate over creating a dedicated colored ward at John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital to expand capacity. Proposals call for a one hundred thousand dollar ward for colored patients and expansion to care for thirty additional white patients, with county and state funding, plus donations and hotel proceeds. Whether the plan secures county backing and sufficient funds remains uncertain.
The piece argues against attacking socialized medicine on doctors profits and urges focus on public access to care. It warns clinics and shift work could threaten timely treatment while noting hospital costs burden sixty percent of people. It says patients want their own doctors and doctors strive to be paid, citing Finney and hospital bed capacity as obstacles.
The page lists numerous crossword clues across and down with varied answers ranging from objects to ideas and place names. It includes terms like Dagger wound, Medley, Alcoholic liquor, Greek letter, and many others across a broad puzzle grid.
Carl and Jane Whittier argue over Jane’s roommate Helen who pesters Carl for help on a key paper. Jane grows angry, feeling the Washington trip is ruined, and the couple cancels joyful plans. A Christmas Eve party is proposed while Ted must move Pauline Clark’s husband to another home after a stroke.
A powerful storm off Florida adds to flood horrors with high winds from Boca Grande to Philadelphia where one man is missing and nearly 100 rescued. Gale conditions persist in the Gulf as warnings spread to ships. other items report Georgia tobacco sales and local operatic rehearsals in Thomasville before a new club house project.
The Glenn Arven Country Club plans a new tile and brick veneer structure with an estimated expenditure of about $20,000. This project aims to expand facilities and improve clubhouse amenities for members.
Milledgeville Ga Aug 13 The Ku Klux Klan of Georgia officially endorsed Hermann Talmadge as its favored candidate in Georgia's governor race Grand Dragon Samuel Green announced the stance at a meeting of masked and robed Klansmen in front of the Baldwin County courthouse.
The Ku Klux Klan endorses Herman Talmadge for governor citing his white supremacy platform. Talmadge, son of the late Gov. Eugene Talmadge, campaigns on this platform.
A detailed morning to evening lineup lists guests and shows including News Weather and Music blocks. Notable segments include Georgia News Morning Melodies Hillbilly Platter and Jungle Jim along with speeches by Neely Peacock and Marine Band.
Gov. James E. Folsom of Alabama announces plans to leave politics when his term ends in January 1951 and to return to his insurance business. He spoke during a visit to Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia, stating he wants to remove the political urge while young.
The Big Creek Baptist Church near Coolidge Georgia will host revival services from August 15 to August 20. Morning worship starts 10 30 a m and evening services at 8 30 p m nightly. Guest preacher is T W Snider from Columbus and C R McCutcheon of Atlanta will read the song. Everyone is invited to attend all services.
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