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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1948
Page
5
A reflective column recalls simple gifts and joy in community life. It notes the charm of unexpected presents from loved ones, nostalgia for school Christmas plays, and local scenes from Thomasville and Little Rock. The piece touches on temptations, holiday shopping, and preserving memories with photos and roses.
Fragmented discussion outlines support and objections to a proposed sales tax to fund education. It notes concerns over tax distribution, fairness, and the need to bolster the Minimum Foundation program in Georgia. The article hints at shaping possible methods to strengthen funding.
In a Friday night battle at Albany Stadium the Fitzgerald and Thomasville teams showed enduring courage and discipline. The fourteen players endured a gruelling hour of play with valiant effort and sportsmanship, reflecting character beyond the score and leaving a lasting memory for spectators and radio listeners.
The author argues landowners and the broader community must prioritize conservation to raise farm productivity toward high-value targets. It warns that losing soil or mismanaging forests will reduce future yields, urging proper spacing, protection from pests, and sustained forestry alongside improved pasture and row crops. The county contains thousands of landowners, but only a fraction act to conserve and improve overall value.
The article describes a severe local water shortage as Thomasville relies on wells that are draining fast. Officials fear rising demand and the cost of softening hard water. A test well reached 500 feet before drilling complications. a second well nearby found a different stratum, leaving soft water uncertain. Superintendent Mathews requests more supply to prepare for emergencies.
Incomplete crossword style clues list many misprints and garbled entries. It includes numbers and partial hints for words such as insect feeler, kind of spice, ocean term, and various cryptic phrases, all jumbled with misspellings and missing letters.
The Georgia Baptists conclude their annual state convention as reports adopted on many matters of deep interest to the denomination. The event notes action and addresses a wide range of church concerns at the gathering.
Secretary Hull pledges greater solidarity as Lima hosts Pan American sessions. France and Germany move toward a new accord while Ribbentrop and Bonnet meet. Italians stage anti French riots amid mounting international strains. In local politics Powell and Inman lead city council race. no other contests yet. Douglas High of Thomasville places three men on all star team including Williams J K Williams and Sheppard.
Carl Stone reports a water well explosion on his farm after gasoline seeped into the well. Neighbors Philip Schwieder and Mrs Bonnie Perko confirm gasoline polluted wells and gardens. Schwieder says he pumped 6000 gallons in three months from his own well. Officials cannot identify the source amid nearby refineries.
Hollywood veteran Gary Cooper recalls his rise from The Virginian in 1928 to two decades as a leading star. He credits persistence and occasional comebacks, notes studio pressure early on, and argues that excess publicity about film tricks and stars as ordinary people harms the illusion fans crave. He plans a rest after Task Force and prefers projects he can truly excite about.
The National Smoke Abatement Society urges action as chimneys in Manchester intensify housework burdens and last winter’s smog damaged plants at Kew Gardens. The group cites Britain’s annual smoke damage pegged around 400 million dollars and urges adoption of a smoke abatement plant modeled after St Louis. The report notes the swordfish as a swift swimmer for contrast.
Article notes China requests increased U S aid voiced by Madame Chiang Kai-shek and cites estimates of annual military aid to China near 1 000 000 000 dollars, about one sixth of the world’s land area, amid broader Truman Doctrine efforts alongside Greece and Turkey assistance.
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