07 Feb 1958
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1958
Page
1
A reader letters page cites allegations that Maloney obtained help from hoodlums to influence the Operating Engineers matter. The piece presents no formal charges or verifiable claims.
Joseph J. Delaney and AFL CIO ally Meany move to install Delaney as successor to Maloney after a resignation tied to a long running corruption probe. Maloney's reign, said to span 30 years, featured padded expenses and yacht living, while a physician’s note cited a serious heart condition as motive for stepping down.
A severe winter storm sweeps southern Europe with heavy snow. cities report travel disruption and subfreezing temperatures as the system traces across the region.
A murky market summary shows fractional losses and many unchanged stocks while several issues rise. Freight, chemicals, and metals show muted moves with notable gains in International Harvester Caterpillar and Royal Dutch, alongside a broad list of names and percent changes reflected in a tense trading session.
Hog receipts across Georgia and Florida markets show mixed pricing with bulk sales in 180-240 lb range around 10.00 dollars per cwt and top No 1-2 grades near 19.50-19.76. Chicago receipts strong with barrows and gilts up 36-80 cents. cattle and calves in North Georgia mixed but generally steady to higher on light calves. Local southern market activity centered in Albany Moultrie Thomasville Tifton and other southern cities with regional price spreads and notable liveweight shifts.
The Thomasville Rose Festival opens April 25 with Miss America missing due to prior commitments. Dr. Ben Grace announced that an alternate glamorous figure may attend, with plans for Miss Universe or Miss Georgia to be considered for the Coronation of the Rose Queen. The 1956 festival planning began with the Executive Steering Committee, led by Dr. Grace and Terrell A Singletary, plus parade marshal E O Garner and other chairmen coordinating floats and publicity.
Bold Springs Church will hold a work day to beautify the cemetery and church grounds for Inorrow. At 6 the women of the church will serve a chicken pilaf dinner.
Denmark Groover a longtime Quitman resident and civic figure died Thursday in a local hospital after a heart ailment. He helped found Brooks County life as a charter member of the Rotary Club and a Methodist, son of Puller and Minnie Groover. Survived by wife Mary Porter McCall two daughters Mrs Walter Warren Anne Groover a son Denmark Groover Jr two brothers Willet and Carl two sisters Mrs L P Holmes and two grandchildren Funeral services set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Maxwell.
The sheriff, county police and city police notify the public that camellia plants were stolen from nurseries. Plants may have been jerked from cans. authorities warn residents and urge reporting any sale of suspicious plants to prevent further theft.
Officials schedule a public hearing on February 10 1958 at 7 30 p m to discuss changing on West Jackson Street from R 2 to C 1 zoning. A map is available at the City Manager office for review weekdays 9 a m to 6 p m. Citizens are urged to attend and express views.
A cold front brings freezing temperatures to Thomasville and surrounding areas with downtown readings near 30 and outlying locations around 27. The forecast calls for continued cold through Saturday with modest warming early next week and light precipitation including showers and possible snow flurries in the far north.
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