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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
6
Two year old Gerald McCarley of Woodland Iowa inhaled a peanut at home. He was breathing on only one lung and was rushed to De Leon Infirmary where doctors removed the nut, though his condition was still serious.
Deanna Durbin the young singing star will marry Vaughn Paul next summer. The announcement came from Durbin's mother Mrs Jamies Durbin after months of engagement rumors. Paul, USC alumnus and aspiring film executive, rose from studio mail clerk to associate producer on Mermaids in Distress. Durbin’s early fame and rising salary marked her ascent in Universal Pictures during a period of studio financial trouble.
W J Powell announces candidacy for re election as mayor of Thomasville subject to the Democratic Primary on December 12 1940 He asks voters support and pledges to continue giving his best efforts if elected.
A letter from John W White declaring his candidacy under the White Primary rules on December 12. He notes two years on the city council and pledges efficiency and economy in government to build a bigger and better city with unity of action. He asks for votes and influence.
Campaign notices from Guy R. Milton and J. M. Richards seek voters in Thomasville for City Marshal on December 12. Milton emphasizes fair administration and veteran service. Richards outlines eight years with the police and pledges impartial rule and traffic regulation in cooperation with the Council.
Bainbridge December meeting featured Chief Idus Lynn praising the FBI as the world’s greatest law enforcement agency. He described its growth from 1908 to 1924 under J Edgar Hoover, highlighted the fingerprints bureau with 13 million records, and noted FBI divisions in crime detection training espionage and defense. He recalled FBI Academy aims to serve communities with trained local chiefs and lauded Bainbridge Lions Club for community projects.
In Bainbridge on Wednesday a informal tea honored Miss Roberta Wheat, bride elect for December 28, and Miss Marjorie Powell, fiancé bride elect for December 30. Guests enjoyed chrysanthemums and gladioli, with Mrs Vance Custer pouring and Mrs Osler Wheat greeting attendees. About thirty five guests attended the afternoon event at Mrs Donalson's home and a hot plate was served.
Women’s Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church hosted a reception at Marshall Hall in honor of Reverend and Mrs H H Heisler who recently moved to Bainbridge to occupy the pulpit. Christmas decorations and Yuletide scenes filled the room as Mrs Ramsey Simmons led the receiving line.
San Francisco December 6 Warden James A Johnston and guards kept about 300 inmates in their cells on Alcatraz Island as heavy fog持续s and a prisoner strike kept the prison in lockdown. A recent inmate killing and theft led to heightened vigilance while 12 laundry workers balked at work. Young bank robber Harry Young is in solitary after the fatal stabbing of Rufus McCain earlier in the week.
Milledgeville Georgia December 6 hundreds of Georgians attended a state escorted motorcade to dedicate the new 4.25 million dollar Milledgeville State Hospital on 132 acres. The facility includes three H shaped units a smaller T shaped structure and a modern tubercular hospital with its own water and sewerage systems. Speakers included John M Carmody Governor E D Rivers and Congressman Carl Vinson.
Clyde Odell Brown a Georgia farm youth is celebrated as the first draftee of the Fourth Corps Area in Atlanta. He previously served a two year Army stint ending in 1936 and plans to help on the family farm. Also noted, over 1 000 justices of the peace and constables will be elected across Georgia tomorrow.
George W. Saxon of Arlington formerly Albany died when his car crashed near the Arlington Newton roads intersection south of Albany. He likely fell asleep at the wheel after sitting up all night attending a friend's death. Funeral set for Arlington Baptist Church at 10 30 a m with survivors including his wife Mabel Kivy and siblings D G Saxon Jesse Saxon and Mrs J G Whigham.
The text notes that for a four year period the individuals are named on the first Saturday in December and assume office on January 1. This outlines the schedule for their terms and transition dates.
The text notes Montreal as the provisional capital of the German-occupied Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. It contrasts with the Philippines where rice is the sole crop fully consumed by the population.
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