18 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1948
Page
1
Miscellaneous odd lines mention senate rounds grand jury and calls to end parades and hood usage. References to Hilgrie voting, wine letting, hunting grounds birds food supply, Joan of Arc movie impressions, street lighting, judges Byars delay, oldsters enjoying games, alluring photos, rising costs, Eng George improving, Charles becoming king, and Chicago hotel fires with a looming death list.
The article discusses growing registration figures in Georgia and worries about voter participation. It notes many would vote if not obstructed, and questions whether election laws and revenue certificates will affect support for a proposed issue.
A high official argues that government salaries for president cabinet and legislators should rise. He notes top posts require costly living and that larger pay would attract capable men, reduce personal wealth reliance, and align compensation with duties across departments.
A final Berlin settlement grows opaque as Russia signals possible eastern German Communist governance and control. Western allies fear a divided Germany if they cannot halt Soviet plans, with Moscow restricting relief to zones while observers warn against yielding to the Kremlin.
Veterans at the VA Domiciliary Center in Thomasville emphasize normalcy in daily life and thank local Auxiliary groups for meals and entertainment. Executive Officer J. Wallace Legg notes weekly checks on member needs, while residents praise hospitalty and community inclusion amid agency care.
Local prose salutes a group of twenty Thomasville businessmen who quietly support civic projects and community growth. They give time and expertise without seeking praise, aiming for better jobs and opportunities for residents, while critics fear disruptions to the town’s forward momentum.
The church at the center of our town hosts Chaplain Richardson whose strong theology and veteran mindset guide weekly sermons. He preaches a powerful message inviting neighbors to attend Sunday service at 1 o clock and take home pearls of wisdom.
The note suggests that the small bow or ribbon on men's hat sweatbands dates back to the era when hats were adjustable. It reflects a belief about a functional origin linked to adjustable headgear in historical headwear.
Voters will cast ballots for mayor and alderman at City Hall and Court House with other city officials on the ballot. Arbitration offers ease regional crisis as peace talks shift toward settlement. Georgia tobacco growers meet with officials over annual weed production near year from B C Westbrook agricultural college. Council session discusses welfare matters. Mrs Roadenberg nominated as Pestmaster by President Cual on Sunday.
Atlanta AP reports Warren Neel, formerly chief state highway engineer who lost his job when Tiernan Talmadge became governor, will become county manager of McIntosh County at Darien. The move follows his departure from state service and marks a shift to local government leadership.
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