03 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1940
Page
1
A garbled page from a historical Enterprise section includes scattered opinions and editorials. Mentions E R Jerger Esher W D Hargrave and various local references, with jumbled commentary on politics, war, industry, and society.
The piece discusses a Georgia plan to push a presidential preferential primary. It claims a state committee would appoint delegates loyal to Roosevelt or named candidates, denying voters a direct choice. It forecasts potential New Deal and conservative party realignments and critiques Rivers administration.
The piece argues for Western powers to back Finland against Bolshevik Russia and contemplates American options. It suggests England and France join Germany to fight Russia, warns Germany could betray allies, and posits arms aid to Finland as costly yet possible amid broader European entanglements. It ends asserting America cannot wage war alone and may must let Finland handle its own fate.
The former federal judicial officer known as 3W czar of all baseball has created widespread concern among major league clubs over actions involving the sport. The upheaval raises questions about governance and control in the baseball world.
The world faces a lasting economic battle with no quick fix. Victory by any side would only spark new conflicts down the line as parties seek advantage through persistent adjustment.
Denver mayor Ben F. Staition approved the new jail design only to deem the lock system too safe. He ordered the contractor to train three Denver mechanics to repair the locks with no hay parts left over, delaying completion.
Washington Daybook notes pressure from Ohio and Illinois Democrats to back Franklin D. Roosevelt for a third term. It weighs possible successors such as Paul V. McNutt and Robert H. Jackson, comparing them to Theodore Roosevelt’s era and examining party dynamics and potential endorsements.
A feature on Dick Maney a Broadway press agent and muse behind Billy Rose. The piece describes his striking appearance in a grey suit and hat and notes his influence on show business, slang, and publicity for major spectacles and Broadway personalities.
A jumbled crossword style puzzle text with across and down clues spans various topics from animals and trees to literature and geography. It includes numbered hints, partial phrases, and scattered garbled entries, demanding solution of a wide array of clues such as animals, plants, classical references, and common words.
Congressman John K Headrick of Kentucky once deceased is described as soft hearted in a courtroom scene. A young lawyer bungles a petition in a divorced suit and the judge struggles to correct him. Col Hendrick intervenes with courtly humor to ease the moment.
Mack Anthony is pastor. Evening schedule includes church school at 10:00 p.m. and morning worship with a sermon "Do You Believe the Book of Jonah?" at 11:15 a.m. Youth meeting at 7:00 p.m. Night service at 7:30 p.m. titled "The Lure of the Impossible." Monday 4:00 p.m. Auxiliary meeting of W. M. 8. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Board of Stewards meeting. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Mid week service.
T F Calaway pastor leads Sunday School at 10 00 with Evelyn Lewis education secretary. Classes include Baraca Young Men's Bible Junior Paraca taught by J M Hughes Mrs Fritz Roberts and J K Harper. Worship at 11 10 features An Old Time Revival. Evening evangelistic at 8 00 titled Old Time Sin with Baptist Training Union at 7 00 directed by G E Zeigier and J B Franklin.
Rev Richard T Gillespie pastor. Sunday School 10:00 a m with 31 children and youths. Adult classes led by W F Macintyre and others. Morning worship 11:00 a m sermon What Does It Mean to Be A Christian. Young People’s League 7:00 p m Evening Worship 8:00 p m sermon He Must Reign. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p m.
Rev George W Shirley rector Mrs Harris Jefferson organist announces February 4 services Holy Communion 8 0 a m Church School 10 00 a m Holy Communion and Sermon 11 00 a m Young Peoples Division 6 30 p m Ash Wednesday and Lenten services will be announced in the Times Enterprise on Tuesday evening.
Bruce B. Hall, Pastor, Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:50 a.m. Senior N.Y.P. 8 at 7:15 p.m. Evangelistic Service at 8:00 p.m. Midweek prayer service at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Sunday services at 11 a m in the Dawson Street church with the topic Love. Sunday School at 9 30 a m, Wednesday testimony at 8. Reading room at 118 South Broad Room 4 Fring Block open 10 to 1 weekdays for Bible and authorized Christian Science Literature. Death notices mention Hecht and MacArthur retirement to undertakers and lying in state.
J. H. Chapman of Ty Ty leads the Pautet Bible Class with services scheduled every Sunday at 16 a.m. and preaching on Friday night and Saturday before. Friday services at 7 30 p.m. Saturday at 11 a.m. Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m.
Rev. Joseph G. Cassidy presides with Sunday Mass at 10 o'clock followed by Sunday School. Evening service includes Rosary, sermon and benediction at 3. Weekday Mass at 8. Confessions Saturday 4 to 5 and 9.
Reverend F A Tone presides with Bible School at 10:00 a m led by C M Joye superintendent. Morning sermon at 11:00 titled The In dwelling Christ. evening sermon at 8:00 titled The Changeless Christ.
Recipe notes suggest making mincemeat filled cookies by spreading 3 inch rounds of sugar dough with prepared mincemeat. Fold edges press with a fork and bake in a moderate oven. This culinary variation is welcomed for lunch boxes.
An extensive bus timetable shows departures and arrivals among cities including Atlanta Albany Bainbridge Dothan Tallahassee Valdosta Waycross Savannah and Thomasville with routes via Route 8 and transfers from Tifton. Timings cover morning to late night services on the effective date.
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