25 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1948
Page
1
A garbled note from the Associated Press mentions Hargrave and Kelly at the Thomianville Post Office. It references second class mail rules, republication rights, and deadlines for ad changes, with an editor and business manager note and a stray remark about a hen-pecked man.
The piece discusses slow adoption of dial phones in Thomasville and a building planned for tolls and internal work. It reflects on business wisdom, political campaigning, rising living costs, road dangers, and the Times-Enterprise stance on giving fair space to candidates while urging informed voting.
A 1947 discussion notes more than 4 250 000 out-of-state cars entered Georgia seeking to skim stays of one to ten days. It compares Georgia with Virginia and urges stronger, lower cost attractions and plans to convert short visits into longer, profitable stays for tourism revenue.
The piece argues the GOP maps a confident path to victory led by Tatman and Dewey, opposed by a reform stance and protectionist lines, while Democrats face a Southern defection and civil rights disputes. It notes Dewey’s strong ticket with Warren and suggests Truman faces mounting doubt among backers as electoral college votes loom.
The article urges travelers to follow state polio quarantine rules and reports frequent voluntary notices from those returning from affected regions. It stresses the value of two weeks of quarantine, school protection, and avoiding gatherings to protect children and the community.
Phil and Nettie share breakfast then plan a ride for Gay. A horse and rider surge off, men chase, and Gay falls into Phil's arms as the crowd gathers. Nettie watches, then Gay walks away with Phil after the incident.
The piece argues for broad nurse training expansion in the country as hospitals face shortages. It highlights nurse education's impact on patient care, urges accreditation and local accessibility, and notes small hospitals struggle to provide proper facilities while planning for a new A&P store on the Groover lot.
A compact clue set covering multiple definitions and wordplay items across various parts of speech. Includes references to maritime terms whale notes edge goods buoy and a mix of archaic and modern terms spanning town Maine old musical note and several short answers.
Solution of yesterday's puzzle 55 finish 66. A garbled list of crossword style clues including lair down hook porpoise emblematic old Indian tribe finery feminine name unchanging casual observation winglike public recreation ground chaff bry part of ground grain stow slope money of certain poetry St John’s head 26 8 30 whun whirls uneven post of a staircase cuts lengthwise base pournes rope exposed scoffed.
Air base crews at Brookley Alabama prepare to ship handkerchiefs and candy to Berlin for Captain Harold Shubrick’s operation Vittles. The effort supports Lt. Gail S. Halvorsen known as the lollipop bomber who parachutes candy to children.
Report notes boxes around the base are being fitted to collect contributions. No further details provided on location or organizers.
A detailed day plan lists 6:30 Sign on through 7:15 Sign off with hourly segments of news weather music and program blocks. The lineup features Circle T Roundup Toasttime Tunes Sunrise Serenade Glenn Miler Betty and Bob and Hollywood Show segments plus sports and special acts like Sagebrush Cowboys and Riders of the Purple Sage.
A catastrophic subway collision in New York City results in fifteen dead and ninety nine injured at the city’s largest traffic hub. Authorities blame a single operator error as investigators review the crash amid a nation anxious for details.
The Coolidge Woman's Society of Christian Service elected officers at a meeting held Monday August 23 1948 in the new Coolidge Methodist Church. Officers include President Mrs O S Willis Vice President Mrs Joe Parramore Jr Secretary Mrs M Lamer Evans Treasurer Miss Alma Jordan Secretary of Spiritual Life Mrs G M Entrekin Secretary of Missionary Education and Service Mrs Chandler Carter Secretary of Christian Social Relations Mrs P P Suber and Secretary of Supply Work Miss Thelma Cune. The next meeting is September 13 at Mrs Chandler Carter's home.
Roy Mack Abigood of Meigs Georgia expresses gratitude to many people who helped him win first prize, a bicycle, in a recent contest sponsored by L. Pilcher and Son’s and F.N. Carter Company in Meigs.
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