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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1933
Page
3
President Roosevelt told the Warm Springs Foundation dinner that he expects to return for Thanksgiving and perhaps again in the spring if Congress allows. He spoke of treatment for infantile paralysis and his own recovery after an attack eleven years ago. Mrs Roosevelt addressed Women's section attendees at Pine Mountain.
President and Mrs Roosevelt arrive in Warm Springs Georgia for a flag raising ceremony and a Georgia women’s Voters League address. Mrs Roosevelt plans a noon speech before the district meeting, with about a thousand women expected. An army regulation flag pole is to be raised in the city park, cut from local woodlands by a CCC unit.
Awards in three classes recognized residents at Pebble Hill Plantation for yard upkeep and home improvement. Dr M L Walton spoke on leadership and community effort while educators and color d residents toured model schools and homes showcasing cleanliness and order.
Obituary details the life of L F Driver Sr a prominent Thomasville lumberman and civic leader born 1880 Opelika Alabama who built L F Driver & Company later operating with agencies in New York Baltimore Chicago and Seattle. The piece highlights his charitable work with the Y M C A Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club and war service including a France Europe inspection mission and captaincy. Surviving are his wife three sons and two brothers.
A list of locals and visitors includes Mr. A. F. Scoggin and Mr. R. E. Gormley from Atlanta, Mr. A. L. Des Portes of Columbia, S C, Judge and Mrs. H. J. Macintyre, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mullis, all visiting the city. Annie Ruth Eason of Quitman stayed with Mrs. Edna Willis for Thanksgiving, while I Russell Griner and family from Atlanta joined Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Check for holiday time.
Lee Branch of Quitman delivered the principal address at the Kiwanis luncheon at the Legion Home on North Broad Street. The report notes the club dues schedule, a debate over song books and flags, and reflects on the late W L Stribling and personal tributes. The item also lists local social visits and à Thanksgiving gatherings among residents, including arrivals from Jacksonville and New Orleans.
Cottage prayer meetings tonight at homes in Fairview, 208 Clay Street, Cecil Street, Colton Avenue, Smith Avenue, and others. Regular mission service Saturday at 8 p m and Sunday at 3 p m. Important business meeting 2 30 p m Sunday. all members urged to attend.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and relatives for acts of kindness and sympathy and for the flowers sent during the illness of our beloved husband and father.
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