18 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1939
Page
1
Senator Walter F. George of Georgia champions peace and warns against sending troops without imminent national danger. The piece argues the country should stay out of European conflict, noting Roosevelt’s stance and public desire to avoid war while hoping for lasting peace.
Washington notes describe how presidents and aides acquire nicknames reflecting public image and personal trait. The piece lists Roosevelt as The Boss and The Captain for Garner, with others like Henry Morgentau dubbed Morgue and Cotton Ben for South Carolina senator Cotton Id.
The article argues that wartime industrial profits arise despite high taxes and that expansion costs should be included in government contract prices. It notes aircraft and steel sectors receiving large orders, with expansion financed by war demand and to be abandoned or repurposed after peace. It condemns blaming industry for war and calls for fair pricing to avoid future debt and shipping losses.
States move to remove roadside signs and widen roads, banning political and commercial displays. Landowners may rent space or permit limited road markings while major signs are torn down to improve appearance. Officials and campaigners face potential new signage rules and nickname lore in government circles.
A dense, mixed set of across and down clues listing many terms from mocassin to diocese and including varieties of down answers such as indigo plant or peeler, with several entries partial or misspelled, resembling a puzzle page layout.
A narrator recounts learning Crepes Suzette from George at the Hotel Lexington, buying a copper pan through Ray J. Kiet, and entertaining friends with the ritual flame and folded cakes. Enthusiasm meets restraint as the author’s bragging misses a pinch of salt.
Meigs Ga December 18 a music and expression recital at Meigs High School auditorium directed by Mrs. Hammond Braswell featured talented pupils performing glee club songs readings including Welcome and Blamed for Everything, piano solos such as Evening Breezes and Fascination, a play The Six Little Mothers, and multiple readings by local students amid a large crowd.
The program featured readings by Ealine Carter Eunice Bryant and Anarah Carter, duets by Mrs Braswell with Vivian Grant Mau veline Bans Dernice Banks, a skit by Myrtle Collins and Anarah Carter, and piano solos by Virgene Carter Lougenia Davis. Ernest Hartsfield delivered the closing speech.
Meigs Georgia reports illness of Mrs Hannah Johnson at home with wishes for a speedy recovery. Mrs L C Wilkes hosts Thursday guests Lannis Nicholson and Eleanor Wilkes of Cairo. John Johnson attends Roy Stripling funeral in Camilla. Russell Vick returns to Georgia Baptist Hospital Atlanta for treatment.
Meigs Georgia December 18 teachers from Meigs High School plan a two day trip leaving Wednesday December 20 to spend the Christmas holidays at their homes. Names listed include Nan Brimberry Edith Firbo Velma Rigsby Harriet Tyson Martha Rhoden Lois Merritt Chandler Carter Sarah Hinson G M Carr Rubye Duke Mildred Tuck among others.
Indianapolis firefighter Fred J. Meyers who drives a fire truck jumped into the blaze. The report notes rapid action by Meyers and the crew to battle stubborn flames. A brief incident description highlights courage and teamwork.
A home remedy spotlights Moona's Emerald Oil as a fast aid for eczema itching and skin eruptions. The ad touts night and morning use, urges asking a first-class druggist for the original bottle, claims high concentration and long-lasting supply, and offers a money back guarantee if satisfaction isn’t reached.
A driver rushed to a fire, discovering the blaze in his own home. With no key and his wife away, he used a hose to force entry. He feared damage would top about $1,000.
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