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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1952
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR hints at a mantel themed display with Donna surrounded by scrimmed or scraped decor. No clear event or location emerges from the unreadable text.
The funeral home reports the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Howard Upham former. She was born in Thon and is survived by three brothers Pensacola Wil and Patternon Lenoir and Shan. The family notes she was an older pioneer with many friends awaiting arrival of her son and a daughter.
Weather notes from Danville Georgia on December 6 1952 report slight warming and rain. Temperatures around 48.94 degrees with precipitation between 0.08 and 0.46 inches.
A delayed natural gas explosion collapsed a three story frame home in Pittsburgh, killing six members of a local family. Neighbors reported prayers nearby as investigators began assessing the rubble and cause. Authorities described the incident as a severe urban blast with extensive damage to the area.
Tommy Nimmer was elected chairman of the Thomasville District Boy Scout Council at a meeting of Scout leaders sponsors and executives held near the Clark Thread Co plant. Wade Chastain, former leader, was praised for progress. New district commissioner C. K. Billings and other officers were named and installed by Elzy McLeod with M. G. Boswell delivering the address at a 76 to 100 attendee barbecue and Brunswick Stew dinner.
A sequence of events includes Bob Anderson's Art Exhibit at Glen Arven Country Club sponsored by Thomasville Garden Club, with public intro at 3 30 p m. An art exhibit opens at the Country Club at 8 30 p m and the Annual Christmas Program of the W. 8. O. will be held at First Methodist Church sanctuary. Junior Service League meets in Municipal Auditorium Study Class, Jaycees in Scott Hotel, and Hast. Side R. A.'s at the church. Tuesday features hospital auxiliary meeting, Exchange Club at Scott, Circle meetings, United Daughters of the Confederacy, supper at Hills Club, and Senior High PTA in the School Auditorium with all fathers urged to attend. American Legion Post No 31 Christmas art and dancing with Osco Hughes Orchestra at 7 30 p m.
Washington report says the House special committee investigating obscene material on newsstands opposes censorship "at this time." Chairman Gathings of Arkansas says members favor industry self help and will draft recommendations for tougher cross state line distribution laws and mail controls to curb obscene material.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Democratic candidate contesting an eight seat in the Mexico Senate. Details on candidates, dates, or election mechanics are unclear in the readable text.
Boston Kiwanis Club honored local Boy Scout Troop 318 at a Thursday meeting. Scoutmaster Rodney Cone led the program with A. L Turner introducing M. G. Boswell who spoke on scouting’s value and community support.
Edgar H. Frederic Jr a sophomore in Georgia Techs Chemical Engineering School is praised for his exceptional math grades after completing five courses with four A s and one B His overall record and standout ability led to his election to the Bi r ay ean Honorary Society He also belongs to the Sigma Pi Epsilon fraternity and works on the student co op plan at the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Mill in Charleston He is the son of Edgar H Frederic Sr of 403 N Madison St
The Associated Press reports that early weekend traffic accidents killed four people in Georgia. At least seven injured, including an 18 month old. A head on collision near McDonough killed two, with two more deaths in Walton and Thomas counties. Lory Young Lummus, 66, and his wife, Melissa Lummus, 62, died in the McDonough crash. His mother, Martha Lanna, 38, was seriously injured.
A trade bulletin shares the unknown poem To The Man Who Takes My Place from Allan M. Trout. It reflects on leaving a role, passing knowledge, and wishing success to the successor as the author contemplates future departure and the afterlife.
Washington reports the funeral of Mrs David Willock Wallace mother in law of President Truman will be held Monday in her hometown, with services at the family residence and burial to follow.
Joseph Lawson Briley died Friday near Pavo when his car hit a tree, likely from a heart shock. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM at Whiddon Funeral Chapel with interment in Laurels Hill Cemetery. He was a longtime railroad engineer and Masonic member, survived by wife Emmie Sue Hinson and three children plus four grandchildren.
Thomasvillians admitted to Archbold Hospital Friday include Mr. Horace Williams and Mrs. L. Letcher. Out-of-town patients yesterday included Mr. J. R. Burgess and Mr. R. L. Gaught of Tifton. First Lt Bert W. Smith and Mrs. Smith announce the birth of daughter Susan Elizabeth on Dec 1 at Scott Air Force Base Illinois. Mrs. Smith is the former Elsie Stephens of the city. W W Waters of the U S S Burdo spends Christmas leave with wife and family at the home of Mrs. Waters’ parents Mr and Mrs Frank Shippy of rural Boston.
Voters lined up at the Court House for the local election to choose a Justice of the Peace. Incumbent Buck Fleet faced competition in one district while G. B. Godwin ran unopposed in the Thomasville district as 1600 or more seats were up across militia districts in the state.
The Church of Christ led by Minister Richard H. Blackman holds services at the Masonic Hall on Crawford Street. Schedule includes 9:00 a.m. Back To The Bible on WGOV, 10:60 a.m. Bible Study, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with the sermon The Foolishness of God, 1:00 p.m. Herald of Truth on WGAF, 1:30 p.m. Evening Worship with Perils of the Soul. Wednesday Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. at 102 N Dawson St.
Bob Anderson unveils a first one man show at the Glen Arven County Club gallery with 26 original works and 6 loans. Prices range from 50 to 300 dollars reflecting his academic, nonabstract style and notable pieces Fishermen and Girl in a Chinese Coat. The exhibit opens Sunday 2 to 5 pm with a 3:30 introduction, then 9:30 to 5 pm Monday through Wednesday. 1300 students are expected to view with Garden Club volunteers on duty. Anderson and his wife and three children arrived in Thomasville last night to attend the exhibit hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Dave Karow.
Mrs. Sanford Jewett formerly Lucile Ansley dies suddenly at her Lakeland home. She lived in this city for years in the early 1900s and visited often. Survived by two daughters in Atlanta four grandchildren a husband and one sister Miss Margaret Ansley Birmingham. Funeral may be held in Lakeland. She was a longtime favorite here in early years of the century.
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