20 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1939
Page
1
A parent threatened to sue after a child failed to pass, but the review found generous marks while the pupil showed poor cooperation and discipline. The piece argues social activities on school nights harm academics and calls for school authority to curb such behavior. It also notes broader concerns about home life oversight and school responsibilities.
The piece argues Finland's resistance against Russia is a costly but noble defense of its government. It urges the U S to provide funds and arms, noting France and U K support and warning that continued Russian pressure risks greater losses. It then critiques congressional budget moves on agriculture, relief, CCC, and defense outlays, suggesting tough choices are unlikely in an election year.
The Christmas Stocking Fund faces poor donations with less than thirty dollars reported. The Times Enterprise notes no direct progress, though Junior Club and Rotary Club plan contributions. The appeal urges individuals to donate to ensure Christmas dinners and toy boxes for every family and child in need.
Preston Grover argues that despite calls to trim the national budget, Congress will avoid real cuts. He contends the congressional heart resists limiting appropriations, preferring showy reductions that amount to a publicity stunt.
A Tennessee neighbor lore piece describes a man famed for appetite and digestion who swallows oysters served at a store gathering. After finishing the supply he quips about supper time, while onlookers debate whether any oysters remain and who can claim the title of champion cove oyster eater.
A fragmented piece hints at quick romances in Manhattan sparked by a new dancing teacher and a mysterious Murray. It jokes about meeting, parting, and a call to Murray Hill for bachelors amid talk of romance and a swinging band. Ghost Bob Crosby weighs women leading bands and notes wind instrument playing reshapes facial features.
Virginia Colvin McGill three years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McGill, died after a long illness in Atlanta. Ralph McGill is identified as executive editor of a local newspaper and connected with employment notices. A separate note describes a newspaper scheme printing galley proofs of Help Wanted ads for circulation at Broadway station.
In New York a trio of dancers, Ann and Jane and Jackie and Emily, build lives as dancing instructors. Emily becomes Mrs Hans Syz after meeting the Swiss surgeon through lessons. Ann Dawson, linked to Detroit financier John Greer, and Mr Founce of Philadelphia enter similar stories as romance intertwines with dance instruction.
Judge Gordon W. Chambers of Augusta Georgia sent about 1000 personal checks to unemployed city residents calling them dividends to the people. He checked his bank balance as part of the gesture and community response.
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