27 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
1
A wrap of local notes reports on the Greek forces overcoming rebels with some fighters remaining near Albania while cleanup proceeds. Mentions Thomasville sports, civic club praise, and a hospital patient named Marrs Cooper at the VA. Contains editorials on taxes, the draft, and local quirks.
A narrative portrait of a man strict about waste and thrift. He saves every scrap, mends and reuses clothing, avoids dining out, and limits grooming costs to keep expenses low, maintaining a simple, self-denying routine.
A vintage column urges students to value every school hour warning that neglecting even one period weakens future prospects. It cautions thirty million in training face penalties for careless work, stressing that lost opportunities require double effort to regain and a solid foundation supports later success.
The piece weighs inflation vs recession, noting wage boosts at General Motors tied to cost of living, and argues bonuses and flexible wages could stabilize the economy. It warns that rising costs push prices and wages, threatening layoffs and broader danger if no balance is found.
The piece analyzes how speakers in campaigns spend hours shaping remarks and the difficulties of delivering concise, persuasive messages. It cites Truman’s strategic thinking aboard his yacht and critiques Georgia gubernatorial tactics, warning against factional tricks and praising clean, capable candidates, with a note on Thomasville oleo production and local plant cleanliness.
Twenty years ago a world peace treaty was signed in formal ceremonies with key figures such as the German ambassador and US signatories present. Reports speak of pre election campaigning, international warnings over European tensions, and ongoing political activity as events unfold.
Donalsonville Aug. 27 4-H advisors Mr and Mrs George Odom led a community meeting with folk games and peanut boiling The event invited county camp 4-Hers to join in games learned at camp A Seminole group attended Gra dy county Triple G 4-H Club achievement meeting to learn about a thriving community program Gene Ragan urges Seminole to adapt this model Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Odom Mrs Anta Garwood Raymond Odom Beth Tolar and Peggy Bush
W E Young of Better Homes Inc announced the sale of Southern Terrace Estate to HH Hedrick and Sons of Albany Ga. The deal covers property valued over 300000 and 39 houses on a development with FHA financed homes, a city deeded park, and offices set up in Robinson Building 115 N Broad. The sale marks a major real estate connection in the area.
States rights Democrats announce they have enough petition signatures to place a Thurmond Wright presidential electors slate on the Louisiana ballot. New Orleans headquarters report over 800 signees in New Orleans and 387 in Caddo and Bossier Parishes. total needed is 1000 signatures.
Calcium chloride can be used to firm apple slices so they hold shape during baking. It helps maintain structure in pies and preserves texture after cooking.
Three Swiss dentists on their first U. S. visit describe Los Angeles as highly automated with machines handling many tasks. They note credit dentistry and retail signs promising six months to pay, plus observations on cold foods and fully refrigerated surroundings affecting flavor and even mentioning their impressions of the city’s lifestyle.
Atlanta Aug 27 AP Superior Judge Bond Almand postponed until Monday a hearing into complaints from 15 South Georgia counties against an electric power rate increase.
A dense daily radio lineup lists sign on at 9 45 with Leslie Bell Singers and Tommy Dorsey then various music segments through the afternoon including Dinah Shore and Marine Band. Evening features Georgia News Market Review and Hillbilly Platter shows before a 7 15 sign off.
Donalsonville August 27 Bob Armstrong soil conservation technician leads a drive to establish a demonstration plot of pasture grasses legumes and other new plants in a central spot Planters Products Company donates a small area near the courthouse for the project About seventy plants will be grown the soil analyzed and treated per recommendations The plants will give Seminole county farmers a chance to see newer varieties in action.
An item notes that there are 77 acceptable or approved medical schools in the United States and only one outside the acceptable list. The count underscores the breadth of recognized programs and hints at scrutiny over outliers.
Bainbridge Georgia August 27 unusual record marked the third week at Cypress Lake Camp none of the tenderfoot entrants left without rank Seventy five Scouts earned 122 awards Promotions to Second Class included Troop 503 Bainbridge leaders H F Bentley Jr and Glenn Griffin Rise to First Class saw Henry Ehrlich Gilbert Gragg Irving Hodges and Bill Storey from Troop 502 Rotary Club led by J L Nisbet.
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