Thomasville Delegates Not Staying At Winecoff Hotel
Town families feared for local Hi Ya Tri Y delegates as the Winecoff Hotel disaster broke. Telegrams confirmed Thomasville delegates were not registered there. Watt Jefferies Gus Watt and Tommy McComb were confirmed safe at the Biltmore and Ansley hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winecoff
Thomasville
Hi-Y
Tri-Y
Atlanta
Watt Jefferies
Gus Watt
Tommy McComb
Biltmore
Red Milton
Carolyn Dixon
Betty Terry
Ansley
Youth Center Hosts Holiday Parties and Regular Activities
The Youth Center saw October and November activity with parties from the Home Builders Class Presbyterian church and other groups. Regular meetings included Teen Canteen committees, Key Club, and Girl Scout leaders. Attendance recorded October 1,001 youths and 81 adults. November 1,028 youths and 479 adults.
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Home Builders
The
Presbyterian Church
Methodist
Baptist
Beta Sigma Phi
Jr. High
Sr. High
Hasty
Pecans Gift Packages Change at 118 Kennington Ave
Toscoga Produce announces a change to gift pecan packages at 118 Kennington Ave with new pricing and availability. Special offers include a $77 ex phone package for bulk orders and limited edition tins.
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Kennington Ave
Toscoga
Enlistment Open to Partially Disabled WWII Veterans
The Albany Military District Headquarters announces immediate acceptance of partially disabled combat wounded World War II veterans into the regular army. Eligible veterans must meet all non physical requirements and be able to care for themselves. Applicants with combat injuries should not expect further hospitalization or duty time loss. Full particulars available from the U S Army Recruiting Station Thomasville 315 Upchurch Building.
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Albany
Military District
Regular Army
Lfe
U. S. Army
Thomasville
Upchurch Building
Christmas Parcels Should Be Mailed as Possible
Patrons of the post office are urged to mail Christmas parcels quickly due to coal shortages delaying train service. With many trains discontinued, the volume of mail rises and parcels must be packed and addressed clearly. Pack fragile items with padding, use wooden boxes for preserves, and keep parcels within 18 inches by 60 inches and 5 pounds. multiple 5 pound parcels may be sent to meet limits.
Christmas Gift Assortment Shown In Store Windows
A local shop promotes a festive display of Christmas gifts with inviting windows. Shoppers are urged to visit to view the stock and find suitable presents for the season.
A Futch Howe Co Inc Over Forty Years of Service
The Thomasville Georgia firm A Futch Howe Co Inc marks more than four decades of service to the area. The company emphasizes its long history and local availability for customers seeking reliable quality and support.
Atlanta Winecoff fire horror shocks Georgia
The Atlanta Winecoff Hotel blaze draws mourning statewide with uncertain casualty counts and tales of panic from guests across Georgia towns. The piece notes possible investigations and critiques labor leaders amid broader national tensions.
Coast Line Suspends Four Trains Through Thomasville
The Coast Line will cut off four daily trains passing Thomasville and reprint them on alternate days. Train 57 departs Savannah December 9 arriving Thomasville early December 10. Train 189 leaves Savannah December 10 for Montgomery. Train 180 departs Montgomery December 10. Train 58 departs Montgomery December 10 for Savannah arriving December 11.
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Coast Line
Thomasville
M. T. Wells
Savannah
Montgomery
Car Burglary on Broad Street Ends with Coat Theft
Mr Herbert Singletary and his daughter Miss Lilly Claire Singletary found a white camelskin coat missing from their car after dining at the Mayfair Restaurant near the Tosco Hotel on Broad Street. A white man named Charles Smith was questioned, admitted, then denied taking the coat, and later claimed to have sold it but gave no buyer details. The Times Enterprise is asked to help locate the coat and offer full refund to any purchaser. Theft occurred between 7:30 and 8 p.m.
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Herbert Singletary
Lilly Claire Singletary
Broad Street
Tosco
Mayfair
Miss Singletary
Charles Smith
Singletary
Georgia Key Club Governor Reese Turrentine attends Florida convention
Reese Turrentine recently elected Governor of the Georgia Key Club left for Miami to attend the Florida State Key Club Convention. Mise Merle Jenkins, Emory University Cadet Nurse, has been at Bellevue Hospital in New York for three months, broke her knee cap, and is expected home today.
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Reese Turrentine
Georgia Key Club
Miami
Florida State Key Club
Mise Merle Jenkins
Emory University
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Local Veteran Purchases Thomas County Service Station
A. E. Scott, a World War II veteran and former Tan ner Oil operator, buys the Thomas County Service Station at 429 North Madison Street from Meda Crawford. The Times-Enterprise notes the transaction and Scott’s experience in the gas station business. Christmas cards offered by Times-Enterprise Co. for early delivery.
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Thomas County
A. E. Scott
Tanner Oil Company
North Madison Street
Times-Enterprise
Meda Crawford
Scott
Times- Enterprise Co
Beck y White to Wed James Johnston II
Miss Becky White engages James David Johnston VII son of Mrs Johnston and the late Colonel James D Johnston II of Roanoke VA The couple will wed December 22 at Chakri country home after he completes post graduate work at the University of North Carolina They both served overseas in the United States Army.
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Rob White
Becky
James David Johnston VII
Thomasville
Mr. Johnston
Miss White
United States
Finney Hospital Patients Enjoy Henry L. Scott Concert
At Finney Veteran Hospital patients were entertained by pianist-humorist Henry L. Scott who performed last night aided by Mrs. W. Fred Scott, president of the local Entertainment Foundation. Scott toured wards with a movable piano, playing and amusing patients for about an hour, drawing a warm reception similar to the prior program.
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Finney Veteran Hospital
Henry L. Scott
Scott
W. Fred Scott
Finney
Auction of church building and lumber in Coolidge Georgia
A sale on the premises to the highest bidder will take place Saturday December 14 at 3 00 PM. The old Methodist Church building in Coolidge Georgia is offered with lumber and windows at low prices. C QO Jordan Trustee.
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Coolidge
C. QO. Jordan
Trusteo
Woman Saved Four From Winecoff Fire Heroic Act Noted
Maude N. Whiteman 52, hotel cigar counter manager and mother of Mrs. Readling, pulled four people from the 15th to the 16th floor during the Winecoff Hotel blaze and lowered them to firefighters. She rescued Mrs. A. F. Gelee Sr and family, then refused to leave until others were safe. Despite a wrench, X rays showed no burns or injuries beyond shock. The town hopes for due honors for her meritorious deed.
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Maude N. Whiteman
Winecoff Hotel
Whiteman
Herbert Readling
Henry Grady Hospital
A. F. Gelee, Jr
Johnny
Esther
Mrs. Whiteman
Gelee
Notice of Lease for Russell House Property in Thomasville
Notice states the building at 204 N Broad Street Thomasville Georgia formerly Russell House was leased from Mr F W Eidson starting December 5 1946. The leasee will operate it at the Colonial Hotel and Dining Room with Mr and Mrs E R Gaskins listed as the undersigned.
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Russell House
N. Broadstreet
Thomasville
F. W. Eidson
Colonial Hotel
E. R. Gaskins
Colonial
Broad & Jefferson Sts
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Timberland
Chick Carter
Als
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HH. L. Key
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Alice P. Joseph
Secty-Treas
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Piedmont
Henry Grady
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Donalsonville
Bainbridge
Columbus
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John L. “Lewis
Lewis
Becky White
James D. Johnstonii
W- Lewis Wilsogr Certified Public Accountant
Scott Bidg
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Steverman
Sino
Thomas County Service
Madison St
Thomas County Service Station
N. Madison
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