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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1940
Page
7
Denmark plans eight million kroners for building labor camps to house feed and employ youths without work for 100 days or more. Camps will provide housing clothing and pocket money to admitted youths.
The Hi Y Club of Thomasville wraps Americanism Week with Tonnet's program on Why We Love America. WPAX broadcast 9:45 to 9:00 p.m. Tonight features the climax after six events. last night showcased America of Tomorrow by W. R. Poole. Major Jim Clark warned on Un American Activities and voting participation.
Daughters of the Legion met December 6 1940 at eight at Mrs Joe Minchews home to elect officers for the year The group welcomed Miss Pergy Autrey and Mrs Joe Minchew as the new counsellor with Mrs E C Mann assisting Elected officials include President Juanita Mitchell 1st Vice Marion Wimpy 2nd Vice Sarah Ahead 3rd Vice Ferne Robinson Secretary Treasurer Virginia shipper Historian Martha Dykes Chaplain Enid Lawson Sergeant at arms Grace Stevens Parliamentarian Mary Bagnall Reporter Mildred Mann Music chair Mary Ellen Hancock The gathering featured doughnuts hot chocolate and marshmallows.
Friends learn of the death of Mrs. Guy Milton’s father J C Paul in Cordele at age 77 after a stroke two weeks ago. He was a retired machinist. Mrs Milton went to Cordele last night. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of distant survivors.
The article advises locating the job first before travel. It states the Thomasville office at 103-105 N Crawford St Thomasville GA with phone number 574 for inquiries. The fragment suggests a local employment bureau or office and emphasizes planning before you travel.
A brief notice lists T A Futch Howe Co Inc and the year of service, with emphasis on company names and materials.
A reader suggests wiring a number indicator for unanswered calls to push updated numbers to all subscribers. The idea would reduce directory hunting by writing new or changed numbers directly to the system. Also notes a party at the Country pub and various Georgia related items.
Ralph Mims formerly of Thomasville married Evelyn Christine Gibson in Texarkana Arkansas on November 9 at the home of the officiating minister Rev L B Burnside. Bride is daughter of W L and Mrs Gibson of Texarkana. Mims manages Firestone Auto Supply in Texarkana and they will reside at 321 Hazel Street.
Rev. Richard T. Gillespie continues morning sermons on Christian faith with a message titled The Christian Conviction Concerning Saving Faith. Evening service covers the Book of the Revelation third in the series. On Monday Women’s Auxiliary circles meet at various hosts and times, followed by a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 o’clock and a postponed session meeting.
The Society of Christian Service circles will gather Monday after 109n at four o'clock. This month’s meeting is moved up a week. Hosts include Mrs. R. H. Neel Sr, Mrs. Redden Jone, Mrs. Lee Neel Sr, Mrs. Albert Tuck, at the church with Mrs. C. P. Sims, Mrs. George Neel, Mrs. Harvey Jenkins, and Mrs. W. H. Terry. The ninth circle meets unannounced.
Rev. J. C. G. Brooks preaches at both services on Sunday at the Methodist Church. Morning sermon titled Many Members and One Body and evening sermon The Garden of God. The public is invited.
The First Baptist Church W. M. U. invites all members to a general meeting Monday at 3 30 in the afternoon. Members are urged to attend the session.
St Augustine's Catholic Church announces Advent Sunday mass at 9 o clock each Sunday in December with Benediction after. Sunday School opens and closes with a hymn. Confessions heard Saturday 4 5 and 8, weekday mass daily at 9 am.
The First Church of Christ Scientist offers a Sunday Lesson Sermon titled God the Only Cause and Creator. The Bible citations include Psalms 111:7-8 affirming divine verity and steadfast commandments, withCorrelative selection from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy stressing Spirit as omnipotent and all-encompassing.
A bag of oranges was found Friday afternoon at the Times Enterprise. The finder offers to deliver the fruit to the owner if called.
In observance of Bible Sunday the Nazaren church pastor will preach on the Bible's importance to individual life and the nation. Morning service focuses on Green Leaves and evening service on Gods Fruit Law. The youth service at 7 15 p m covers What is in the Bible.
Rev. Charles Davis will fill the pulpit at the Second Baptist Church Sunday morning. The pastor, Rev. F A Bone, will lead the evening service. A cordial welcome is extended to all visitors.
Thomas county cotton growers vote in a nationwide referendum to approve or reject the marketing control program for another year. By noon twenty four farmers had cast ballots in Thomasville precinct with many more elsewhere in the county. Unofficial reports indicate a strong trend in favor of continuing the AAA program.
A playful kitchen note suggests spreading edible gummy frosting on hot hat cakes just out of the oven. The melted candy drops create a glazed top as flavors are chosen by the cook.
The White House urges total defense including intensified war against health enemies. The National Tuberculosis Association and affiliates support public health officials in addressing tuberculosis revealed by recruit examinations as the 34th nationwide Christmas Seal Sale gains added significance.
Franklin D. Roosevelt calls on citizens to buy seals now through Christmas Day to support tuberculosis associations. He argues every dollar is well spent for the public good and stresses collective effort to overcome the deadly disease.
A vegetable salad note suggests adding two tablespoons of grated horseradish to each gelatin mix. It recommends using two cups of vegetables in the gelatin preparation for tang and texture.
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