19 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1939
Page
1
The Thess Enterprise front lists staff and publishing details, including editors and managers, with Associated Press rights and subscription rates. It then presents a string of opinion sentences on Christmas shopping, wartime sentiment, and social roles, reflecting era viewpoints and populist commentary.
A wartime column comments on naval threats including the Graf Spee and German air force, reflects on Christmas spending, and notes a dire outlook for civilians and farmers as global conflict intensifies. It cites hunger, cotton prices, and Germany’s justification of sinking ships to avert losses and save lives.
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The piece argues the Roosevelt third term remains central with public push for acceptance growing. Garner signals non candidacy yet hints a challenger could emerge, while McNutt and Farley scenes loom in the backstage. Global risks and wartime dynamics temper the campaign tone as Christmas concerns loom for civilians.
Thomasville emerges as a desirable home city attracting many visitors and potential residents. The Kiroy Club champions civic initiatives promoting comfortable living and strong community life, highlighting the city as a premier home base with easy travel access for families.
Hill City Kansas December 19 The pilot of an army bombing plane ordered three crew to bail out at 9000 feet after win motors failed Two parachutes were seen in the air but Seaman Private Kenneth died when his chute failed to open Pilot Lieutenant Harold Neely and crew members Lieutenant John O Neal and Private Henry F Zielinski escaped with bruises Neely guided the ship to a belly landing and retrieved Seaman s body was found near the wreckage home towns Scranton Pa Nashville Tenn Georgetown IH
A reflective piece notes Christmas as a season of joy for many while acknowledging personal sorrows. It suggests that despite hardship, millions derive instinctive happiness and meaning from the holidays.
Cairo residents report weekend visits from Havana Cuba Mr and Mrs C O Schsaler and from eclectic Alabama Rev and Mrs J S Johnson. Judge T T Shepherd of Huntington W Va stayed in Cairo. J Boorsyih hosted visitors with Mrs Vereen Pell and Mrs J L Daniels in town. Roddenberg couple returned from Leesburg Florida after a stay with Emma Freeman.
Cairo Ga December 19 Mrs Tor Harlow Mrs J B Leaton and Mrs L M Dyal hosted a bridge party at the Woman's Club House The decor featured a Christmas color motif with a lighted tree and yupon branches Prizes included a guest notebook for high score to Mrs H T LeGette a perfume merry go round to Mrs Harris Jefferson and a Dresden china dog to Mrs Bob Hammond A tea was served.
Merc Frank Wight won the guest prize a bunbou dish at a Yuletide event. The table featured red and green refreshments, cheese trays and coffee with a centered Christmas tree. Attendees included Mesdames Ti Yo LeGette John Herndon Culler Whienaum W T Searcy Thomasville Dick Ramsey and many others.
Cairo December reports final preparations for a busier Christmas shopping period. Merchants anticipate a record volume during four remaining days with hundreds of pastel lights brightening principal streets. Local groups including the American Legion Post and Auxiliary team with church agencies to aid the county's less fortunate residents.
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