08 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1941
Page
1
A garbled page from the Thomasville Times-Enterprise outlines editorials and public notices. It references figures such as Dykstra and Stoddard, discussions on Britain and neutrality, and notes about government pay and school term salaries.
A garbled city notice reports a crackdown on careless driving and calls for enforcement. It mentions terms like oath, fines, and penalties amid unclear phrases and multiple place names, reflecting a chaotic OCR capture of a public safety item.
The piece discusses public safety measures amid wartime rhetoric, praising civic readiness and patriotism. It notes calls for protective equipment, youth protection, and national service as part of a broader political strategy to support Britain and prepare for potential conflict. It references Roosevelt as a likely successor and the desire to maintain unity beyond party lines.
State legislatures face proposals for home defense reforms under five model bills drafted after a federal conference on law enforcement. Key measures include saboteur penalties, explosive controls, interstate property protection, and a State Guard act to bolster civil defense. National Guard federal service may extend, with individual rights preserved, ensuring careful study this winter.
Washington writer notes Hubby Kimmel, admiral of three fleets, his roots in Henderson and Washington. Friends recall his early high school speeches and persistence, while family stories hint at quiet leadership, medals, and a lifelong naval tradition linking Roosevelt and Kimmel.
George Wojcinski a 51 year old Krakow native feeds pigeons daily along West Street and the ferry station. He says the birds are his lifelong companions and he can recognize each bird as an old friend. He spends about twenty five cents a day on corn and plans feeding stations across the area.
Annie Beatrice Henry, 24, was again condemned to die by a Calcasieu Parish jury for the Valentine Day slaying of Houston salesman Joseph P. Calloway. The verdict made death mandatory under state law. the trial followed a previous conviction overturned for prejudicial circumstances.
Jay C. Ostrander, training with the National Guard at Fort McClellan, Alabama, wrote to his parents asking for a box but not a bean. The message reads in part: “NORT tine you send a bax put no bat of beans ta it We Gant oat hrepe.”
Bainbridge Georgia prepares 60 enlisted men and 15 noncommissioned officers for federal service in a February induction. The Battery BP of the 01st Coast Artillery Corps Anti Aircraft leads the unit with officers including Marvin Griffin and Lt. William Goodner. Recruits from Bainbridge Donalsonville Cairo Atlanta and Thomasville join in a seven to nine day encampment before heading to Camp Stewart Hinesville for medical exams and training.
Battery D 101st Coast Artillery Corps AA from Bainbridge will be honored with a banquet at the Sportsman Club on Thursday night February 13. City, county and Rotary Club host. Bainbridge and Decatur County Chamber of Commerce arrange. J Orson Smith leads committee with I J Willis and J C Hooten. A reception for 40 to 100 guests includes officers and enlisted men prior to their year of federal service.
Larry Ro Mainzer of Huntington Park California says a thief sent him $229 in checks stolen from his cafe. The thief kept $1100 in currency and mailed the letter with three cents postage.
In Bainbridge Georgia Rev James I Ward pastor of the First Presbyterian Church gave a scholarly talk on World Citizenship at the Girls Circle meeting held at Miss Ruth Wheat's home on Shotwell Street. Ward described world citizenship as giving foreign countries a fair and severe deal and the talk impressed the audience. Miss Margaret Chalfant, president, led a brief business session and the club announced a Valentine dinner for February 14 honoring Mis Woodroth Dibson.
A note indicates Martha Miller, previously a club member, married in a recent event. Hostesses Ulisses Ruth Wheat, Margaret Chalfant, and Hazel Slown provided dessert and refreshments, while attendees enjoyed the conedusta meeting.
Bainbridge Ga Feb to meet Tuesday afternoon February 0th at 2 60 oclock in the lesson rooms at the community house. Mrs Roy Vinson of Thom aeville Ga department president with Mrs Jb Re Braimlett of Camilla Ga district director have been invited over for this meeting All members are urged to be present.
Bainbridge Bainbridge Ga Feb local report says the annual Jaycee Minstrel will be staged at the school auditorium on Thursday and Friday nights March 6 and 7. proceeds go to Bainbridge High School Athletic Association to aid football equipment and training for boys. all local talent will perform under director Mrs Eewin Warner with a full cast of performers and songs and skits planned to entertain Bainbridge for years.
The item lists visits and moves in Bainbridge Georgia with Mrs May Cherry of Macon as guest of O M Greene, the Tylors moving to Quitman, Mr Taylor with Guilt Oil, and Mrs Street of New Bern remembered by local friends. Quincy visitors include Mrs Gordon Chosen and Mrs George Jester and son Rant add Carlton staying with H C Jester.
Rev Michael Minaming presides at Bainbridge St Joseph Church where Mass is held Sundays at 10 00 during February with confessions heard before Mass. Services mark Septanagesima Sunday in Bainbridge Georgia.
Delegates from the Women Field Army of the American Society for the Control of Cancer will attend the regional assembly in Nashville Tennessee on February 9 and 20. Mrs Gordon Chason vice commander for Georgia's second district announces Bainbridge delegates Mrs Chason Mrs N S Bailey Colquitt and Mrs J Mo Barrett Albany. National leaders Marjorie B disig CC Little and ACSC board members will attend with the theme Death Defense is National Defense. Regional assemblies trace to hotuary and Webriuaery in Dadbies Pex Indianapolis dnd Kansas.
City and several states including Georgia Alabama Florida and New York gather in Nashville to discuss education organization and development of cancer control programs as part of a broad national health effort. The report notes rising cancer mortality and highlights expanded clinics and Army educational outreach since 1956.
Three Bainbridge Rose Garden Club members will host a membership luncheon at the Gilbert Hotel next Wednesday February 12. Viates cost 75 cents each. reservations due by Saturday. Call Mrs Rutue Lane Mrs Lucius Tennille Mrs I Hodges or Mrs Gilbert Grage for reservations.
State farm and health authorities join local officers in southeastern Alabama to curb fox rabies after spread from South Carolina and Georgia. Dr. C L Leach of the Rockefeller Foundation rabies lab advocates inoculating dogs, destroying stray cats and dogs, and reducing fox numbers.
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