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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
7
Tifton voters yesterday approved a proposition to borrow $10,000 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for building a gymnasium in connection with the public school system. The project will be self liquidating and will bring no additional tax on the citizens.
Augusta Georgia reported a crash as E A Steele a traveling salesman from Atlanta plunged through a bridge rail on highway No 1 at Hamburg to railroad tracks. He was taken to University Hospital and was not seriously hurt according to hospital staff.
Advertisement notes Ken Holloway's sausage is made from inspected meats under sanitary conditions and invites customers to try them today.
Commissioners of roads and revenues order an election for January 4 1934 in each militia district to fill the unexpired term of Fred Norton deceased. Voters entitled to vote for representatives in the legislature may vote. Candidates must register by December 15 1933.
A council meeting notes a vote in favor of a proposal by about thirty three to one, indicating overwhelming support from attendees.
John Franklin Massey 53 died at John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital from a fractured skull after an auto accident last Saturday. Funeral 3:30 Friday at his residence 310 Warren Ave with Rev. T. F. Callaway officiating. Burial Laurel Hill. Survived by wife Nora Lee Evers Massey a daughter Mrs. E. S. Boyett a son Robert Massey and several brothers and sisters. Massey lived in Thomasville after moving from Grady County and worked for Schwartz Tailoring Company.
The Garden Club holds its regular December gathering Friday at 3:30 in the Stacy Class room. W R Dunlap of the forestry service presents an illustrated talk on forest conservation and roadside beautification, followed by a musical program. A wreath contest excludes holly to promote holly conservation among local groups. Treasurer requests 1933 34 dues at meeting.
Mash Drug Company advertises a complete assortment of box stationery at moderate prices and furnishes contact by phone 106 for customers seeking items.
The J. M. Rushin chapter of R. A. M. holds a regular convocation Thursday evening at 8:00. All visiting members are welcome to attend.
Mrs. Sally Smith Searcy, wife of the late John S. Searcy, died at her East Jefferson home after a short illness of about thirty minutes attributed to acute indigestion. Survivors include one daughter and four sons. Funeral at her home Saturday at 10:00 a.m. with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. pallbearers named. Born February 25, 1865 in Culloden Georgia. She moved from Butler to Meigs then Thomasville, was a devoted Methodist and beloved by many in the community. The notice also lists survivors in Missouri and Atlanta and notes deep local sorrow. The Hog Sale dates Dec 12 at the A Co. L Ry pens with hog count coordination needed.
Mrs Fred E Norton announces her candidacy for the unexpired term as Tax Receiver of Thomas County. She notes years of assisting her late husband Fred B Norton and asks for the vote and support of his loyal friends as well as her own.
Amos Bottoms died at about 6 00 AM in John D Archbold Memorial Hospital after a heart attack at the American Cafe on West Jackson Street He was 60 plus a longtime resident of Thomasville He worked for the Coast Line railroad as an engineer and was famed as a turkey caller and hunter Surviving are four sisters Mrs Mamie Cotton Mrs Annie Edwards Mrs Robert Fleming and others with funeral set for Friday at Holder and Clark with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a person named Isadori and a country phrase near ten 10ovich. Other readable terms include Russj and potential geographic markers, but the full context and event remain unclear.
Albany selected to host the Georgia Baptist Convention in 1934 at a meeting of the executive committee. J C Wilkinson of Athens First Baptist serves as presiding officer with Merritt re-elected secretary treasurer and O P Gilbert reappointed manager of the Christian Index.
Georgia Bulldogs football team arrived in Atlanta after a cold journey from the Pacific coast. Seven AA sports writers accompanied the group as they continued the last leg back to Athens campus.
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