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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1940
Page
1
A collage of boilerplate masthead notices and stray quips touches on postage and republication rights, ad deadlines, and editor notes. The column lampoons politics and wartime talk while lamenting economic and social tensions of the era.
The piece discusses the renewed political campaign in Thomasville, noting cross currents and sniping criticisms among citizens. It warns that harsh and petty remarks harm community unity, discourage newcomers, and undermine constructive progress.
There is renewed discussion on using fireworks at Christmas time across many cities as officials weigh safety rules and public displays amid holiday celebrations. Authorities consider restrictions to reduce risk while preserving festive traditions.
The Cordele Dispatch notes Ralph Ingersoll’s PM piece on RAF pilots and Spitfires. It covers bans on fireworks in British cities, public safety, and the strategic edge of Spitfires and Hurricanes against German planes, highlighting armament upgrades and dogfight superiority.
Washington reports on the Civilian Fine Arts section's water color purchase plan for a government display. The proposed 200 paintings at 30 each would total 9,000, but packing, shipping, and COD returns may raise costs to about 410,000, prompting critique of so-called economic waste.
The note argues that limits exist but no official ban on leaving home for bread. It says refusals to sell deter some buyers, but many will still seek bread, and suggests a half loaf is better than none. The text reflects wartime scarcity and improvised coping outside strict policy.
The piece urges awareness of families living on ten dollars and lacking joy at Christmas. It praises charitable groups yet emphasizes that funds should first cover the needy before personal gifts. It calls for announcements of Christmas Stockings plans so communities know where to donate and how much is needed locally.
Color fast bananas gain deeper color and richer flavor for fritters when equal parts orange and lemon juice are sprinkled on before batter.
Calendar excerpts list misdemeanor and civil cases on December 16 17 18 1940 with numerous named plaintiffs defendants attorneys and a long docket. Also includes political notices for mayor and city marshal candidates in Thomasville with pledges and voter guidance.
A crossword style grid lists numerous clues across and down including Beast Type, Egyptian deity variant, Scotch, arrow poison, ages, sleep, musical terms, digestion of words, and geography. Entries cover biblical figures Greek letters kitchen tools and many common descriptors.
Harry Carey explains he initially refused the Shepherd of the Hills role to avoid Broadway jokes and being called a shepherd. After learning the story and rewrites by studio writers, he signed on, noting the Shepherd is a rural columnist who noses into others’ affairs.
A fragmented puzzle page lists numerous clues across categories, including food dressings, presidents, archaic terms, and science words. It shows multiple numbered items with definitions and some garbled text, indicating an across and down crossword grid with word associations.
Letter to voters from W I Powell announcing candidacy for re election as mayor of Thomasville subject to the Democratic Primary on December 12 pledging to give Thomasville his best efforts if elected
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