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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1944
Page
1
A collection of aphorisms and observations on war effort, politics, and daily life. The piece touches topics from Argentina’s role and Meuse warfare to tax calendars, rationing, and public sentiment. It notes Chiang Kai-Shek, Pacific coast anti Jap groups, and the shift from gold to war bonds.
Changes in the rationing program after Christmas alter what stamps cover and raise points for meats and butter. Consumers face new schedules and sorely tested grocers as shortages and mistakes ripple through stores and households. Georgia plans for highway funding and rebuilding to meet federal specs amid a costly, long-term road program.
The act funds Georgia with about 66 million dollars for road improvement over three years, averaging 22 million annually. States must match roughly 10 percent, with Georgia contributing about 11.5 million yearly. Federal grants split among general highway work, farm to market, and urban road projects.
The article outlines daily shifts in Europe’s war, noting a critical upcoming battle, German reinforcements, and a German breakthrough into Belgium or a move toward Paris. It discusses Eisenhower's strategy, potential flanking from the south, and possible extended conflict with heavy casualties.
Mrs Henry Gause of Marion North Carolina has learned from the War Department that her husband S Sgt Henry R Gause is missing. He is 23, with one child, and has served four years. He trained at Fort Jackson South Carolina and has been overseas since December 1943, wounded in France and awarded the Purple Heart. He has a brother in training at Camp Bland ing Florida.
Donalsonville Georgia December 29 War Department reports James Webb missing in action against Germany. Webb a B 17 pilot overseas months entered service February 1943 recently promoted to first lieutenant and holder of the air medal for meritorious achievements during service.
Washington plans for a national compulsory military training program face key questions about length age of service reserve structure and post training refreshers. Proposals include a one year basic period with possible later specialization and periodic refresher courses.
A Toledo fireman died beneath the tender of an overturned engine after a derailment near Trenton Michigan caused by collision with a stalled auto. Fireman R D Harmon 36 and engineer O F Hayward 58 were aboard the Toledo Detroit train. A freight messenger George Frische 49 was burned and two passengers were hospitalized with injuries.
Lt. Webb, once an FSA member before service, earned his wings in December 1943 at Camp LeJeune Colorado. His wife Merle Runnels resides in Jakin.
Local families and service personnel spent Christmas holidays in Bainbridge with relatives and friends. Notables include Chester and Mrs Curnane of Gunn ter Field Alabama. Major Jack Harrell of Marklevinworth Indiana. Cpl Loring Whigham at General Hospital Atlanta. Lt Glenn Hodges and family. Pvt Baxter Williams and daughter Anne. Miss Nell Funderburk of Atlanta. Dr Julius Grollman of Los Angeles. Lt jg Joe Williams of Williamsburg Virginia. and Mrs Lannis Nicholson of Cairo among others visiting from Tallahassee Miami Seattle Climax and Seattle.
Bainbridge Georgia December 29 Decatur County officers seek information on Harris Shaffer an elderly white man who died in the county jail early Friday December 22. Shaffer was brought to jail December 11 after being found weak and ill in West Bainbridge. He carried a small bag with no papers or address. Age listed 54 but mortician estimates about 65. The body is held at Player Funeral Home in Bainbridge.
Bainbridge Iowa December 28 Mr and Mrs S Williams announce the marriage of their daughter Frances Virginia to Pvt Robert T Thacker of Panama City Florida and Newport News Virginia The ceremony was quietly held at the Methodist Church Sunday evening December 24 at 8 o'clock with Rev B A Pafford officiating The bride's attendant was Miss Katherine Smith The groom's best man was Spt Richard Emmick The bride had worked for Miller Hydro Company for two years The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs K D Thacker of Newport News and is in gunnery school at Panama City
Immediately after the ceremony the couple departed for a brief trip to Newport News Virginia.
Bainbridge Georgia December 29 Robert Kendrick Belote 19 son of Mr and Mrs William Burton Belote graduates from the Columbus Army Air Field Miss with silver wings and a second lieutenant commission Belote trained at Lakeland Florida and Montgomery Alabama attended Bainbridge High School prior to enlistment He returns home with his family and other local service members are mentioned including Ray Gainey and Mary Belle Nichols in Boston plus a note about John Honeyman an American Revolution figure crossing the Delaware
Mrs R P Stanaland hosted her sister Mrs M L Bumby and niece Miss Rhetta Bumby of Hawkinsville for Christmas. Lieut Elizabeth Groover Billstein of Portsmouth spent the holiday with her mother Mrs Ella Mae Groover. Mrs R H Perritt welcomed sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs J B Chamblee their son Johnnie B Chamblee and nephew Cyrus W Bennett of Zebulon NC. R E Leverette and three children from Warner Robins celebrated with their mother Mrs Asa Stephenson. Miss Frances Mims of Ft Meade Fla and Mr and Mrs A L Kent of Pavo joined holiday visits with Mrs J J Mims. Kent formerly Miss Marie Mims. Jacquelyn Norton hosted a young people gathering Friday night. J H Byrd of Jacksonville spent Christmas with relatives.
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