16 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
1
The article traces early 20th century peace dreams by Taft Hughes Lodge and Woodrow Wilson, the League of Nations rise and collapse, and later global power shifts. It recalls the Spanish Civil War era tensions, Japan and China talks, and the shift toward nation groupings over the old alliance concept. It ends with a prison murder case in Columbia South Carolina highlighting fatal consequences of inmate rebellion.
The Thomasville city council agrees to light the municipal stadium for night games funded by the city with five years repayable by the baseball club. The project costs seven to nine thousand dollars plus training expenses, with the club paying five thousand upfront. Some taxpayers oppose the expenditure while others defend it as recreation for the community. Basketball plans also excite local fans.
The proposal by Governor George D. Aiken of Vermont would adjust national committee voting to reflect each state's Republican vote share, diminishing Southern power. The shift follows patterns in both parties to curb Southern influence, with tensions rising over reapportionment and anti lynching and wage hour debates.
Meigs Ga December 15 and 16 recounts Mrs Julian Rouse Mia Jerry Davis and others joining a congenial party by motor to Thomasville for the Santa Claus celebration. The text notes many Meigs residents visiting Thomasville Albany Camilla and nearby towns for shopping business and social visits with relatives and friends.
A European industrialist’s low publicity arrival sparks a quick press push, while restaurants court famous fiction-inspired names like the House of Fu Mahchi and The Better One. Benny Fields tours Chicago as Constance Cummings continues theater work and Georges M. Cohan faces stage slips.
Meigs Georgia December 16 The Meigs Methodist Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs Mary Fountain on Church Street Monday afternoon December 13 The rooms were decorated for Christmas Rev Roy J Bond pastor led an engaging talk on Stewardship followed by Bible study
The piece notes Ray Kenney and other stars like Peggy Wood James Melton Libby Holman and Grace Moore buying homes in Connecticut with sunny glass walls and bright outlooks. It also mentions Ruth Rath potential manager odds and a playful jab at the Babe in a cartoonish unemployment card sketch drawing public interest.
A local event featured a regular program led by Mrs Roy Segier with assistance from others and refreshments served in Christmas decorations, creating a festive gathering for all attendees.
Meigs Georgia readers are invited to attend a Christmas Pageant at the Meigs school building tonight. A festive evening is planned with community participation and holiday scenes.
Meigs Ga Dec 16 Friday Dec 17 Last day of year for pupils and teachers as two weeks vacation granted for Christmas holidays.
John Herndon of the American Red Cross lectured in Pavo on First Aid for Thomas and neighboring counties. Pavo teachers B C Holland and N V Shelley will lead in class demonstrations and begin programs in spring terms as classrooms receive equipment. Pavo Public Schools close for Christmas on December 22 and reopen January 3. Also noted is that six million people were employed in the U S automotive industry last year.
Homer Drake supervisor of elementary schools and W J Nichols superintendent visited Pavo schools Friday. Drake praised the condition of the public schools noting good work in every department and an excellent spirit among teachers and pupils observed during the tour.
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