DAR Chapter Meeting Deliberates on Panama Canal and Quilts
Thomasville Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. Ames Watkins Kindred’s home on Nov 15 1972. Discussions covered Panama Canal fate advocacy and NSDAR projects including tree planting Meadow Garden donations and support for the Revolutionary Museum. A guest speaker Mrs Logan Lewis showcased quilts with origins and patterns. The group planned a January 1973 meeting with Princess Catherine Caradja of Roumania as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Scharnitzky
Thomasville
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ames Watkins
Floyd Searcy
DAR
United States of America
William Watt Sr
Vietnam
Gardner Bazemore
National Defense
Panama Canal
Sen
Herman Talmadge
Rep
Dawson Mathis
United States
Regent
National Headquarters
Washington
NSDAR
Meadow Garden
Augusta
Seimes
Revolutionary Museum
Constitution Hall
Friends of the Museum
Franklin Smith
Coolidge
American Heritage Committee
Logan Lewis
Anna P. Ashburn
Catherine Caradja
Roumania
Caradja
Iron Curtain
Times- Enterprise
Mary Hall to Marry Gary Hurst in Camilla
Camilla Mrs Frances Cowan Hall announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Frances Hall to Gary Hill Hurst of Meigs. Miss Hall is a Mitchell County High School senior and will graduate in June 1973. The wedding is set for 6 p.m. December 9 at First Baptist Church in Camilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilla
Frances Cowan Hall
Mary Frances
Gary Hill Hurst
Nora Mae Hurst
Joe Hill Hurst
Meigs
James N. Hall
Miss Hall
J.C. Cowan
Baconton
N.V. Hall
Jacksonville
Mitchell County High School
Mr. Hurst
Joe Hurst
J.E. Taylor
Taylor-Made Corp
Thomasville
First Baptist Church
Three Thomasville Residents Win Health Scholarships
Emma P. Johnson Ethel M. Smith and Maggie W. Snead were awarded health field scholarships under Georgia State Scholarship Commission aid. Don Payton announced the awards as part of funding to train health professionals in Georgia with 70 percent directed to nursing students per Milton Carlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
State Scholarship Commission
Don Payton
Emma P. Johnson
Ethel M. Smith
Maggie W. Snead
Georgia
State Scholarships Commission
Milton Carlton
Swainsboro
Commission
Coffee Set For Tuesday by League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters hosts an 8 p.m. coffee Tuesday December 5 at the Thomasville Thomas County Chamber of Commerce. State legislators Michael Herndon Burton Wamble and James W. Keyton will attend to answer questions. The event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Thomasville-Thomas County
Thomasville Newcomers Are Listed For Christmas Cards
The city water and light department lists new Thomasville residents for Nov 10 to Nov 24. Dallas Windus J Wayne Clark Charles Whittaker Gary Goodin James Richeard Dr and Mrs Victor Uberta Hollis McKinnon are new and receive Christmas cards at their new addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
City Water and Light Department
Dallas Windus
Pavo Rd
J. Wayne Clark
Georgian Woods
Charles Whittaker
Boxhall Plantation
Gary Goodin
Gordon Ave
James Richeard
Victor M. Uberta
Quail Rise Apts
Hollis McKinnon
Cannon St
Newcomers Club Installs Officers At Christmas Banquet
Diane Herstrum to be installed in absentia as president of the Thomasville Newcomers Club at the Garden Center banquet tonight at 7 30. Other officers include Sue Gilmer Glenda Vancel Mary Reese Caldwell Perry Woodard. Club of about 63 members offers bridge arts and crafts and supports a ward party at Southwestern State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan W
Diane) Herstrum
Palmetto Dr
Thomasville
James
Sue) Gilmer
Tom
Glenda) Vancel
Ron
Mary Reese
Mary) Caldwell
Ken
Yvonne) Perry
Gary
Marie) Woodard
Herstrum
Southwestern State Hospital
J. Forrest Knapp
Gary Mizelle
Heloise warns against lighting metal Christmas trees
Dear folks readers ask about lights on metal trees. Do not string electrical lights on metal trees. Heat from lights can ignite wrapped gift boxes. Follow manufacturer directions and never leave lights unattended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Col. Lagarde
Mrs Sheffield Receives Camellia Replica Gift
Quitman residents witnessed an informal presentation as Mrs A B Sheffield received a porcelain replica of the Betty Sheffield Camellia. The Edward Marshall Boehm company sent the gift with a personal note expressing well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
A.B. Sheffield
Betty Sheffield
Edward Marshall Boehm Company
Retired Teachers Meet to Discuss Insurance Plans
The Thomas County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Downtown Motor Inn. Speaker Michael Ruth of Atlanta will discuss insurance options for seniors, including hospitalization and auto plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas County Retired Teachers Association
Motor Inn
Michael Ruth
Atlanta
National Retired Teachers
American Association of Retired People
Leone Redfearn
Thomas County Retired Teachers
Flea Market By Thomasville Lions Planned for Saturday
The Thomasville Lions Club hosts a second Flea Market at the Coats and Clark Recreation Center on Smith Avenue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. There is no reservation. a 10 percent commission on sold items will fund sight conservation. The Leo Club will run a daylong concession. The first sale on Sept 23 raised about $110 for the same cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Thomasville Lions Club
Lions
Coats and Clark
Smith Avenue
Leo Club
Thomasville Lions
Christmas Party Planned by Spence Post 31 Members
T L Spence Jr American Legion Post 31 members plan a 7 30 p m Christmas party December 5 at the post home A turkey dinner with all trimmings will be served and a musical program features Mrs Myrtle Ellis as special guest Gifts will be exchanged by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.L. Spence Jr
American Legion Post
Post
Myrtle Ellis
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Mrs. Herstrum
Mary Hall
Gary Hurst
Edina
Minn
Iowa State College
Mrs. Sheffield
Quitman Garden
Penelope Heeth
Paul) Haakenson
Tucker, Ga
Hospital Authority
Garden Club
City of
Julian Heeth
Svamay
Robert Jones
Libby Hertenl
Libby
Pirdle
V ' Moultrie Road
Legion Post Plans Party
Benjamin Britten
Marjorie Tyre
Carl Tomlinson
Martha McPherson
First United
Methodist Church
N. Broad Street
Thomasville, Georgia
Santa
Holiday Store
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