08 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1961
Page
1
The stock market extended its up trend in heavy trading in New York. The AP 60 average rose about 60 points to 2480 with many sectors gaining while utilities and steels varied. The Dow industrials climbed to 645.42 as bond dealings remained irregular.
Light to moderate receipts at the Atlanta produce fair show cabbage at 1.36 to 1.75 per bag and sweet potatoes 4.25 to 4.50 per bushel. Turnip greens 2.00, turnips 2.25 to 3.50 per dozen, mustard 1.50 to 1.76 per bush, collards 1.50 to 2.00 per dozen, Tyreen onions 0.75 to 1.00 per dozen, wade beans 3.25 to 8.75, poles 8.70 to 4.00, yellow crookneck squash 4.00 per bushel, lima beans 4.00 to 4.50, celery 2.75 to 8.00 per crate, eggplant 2.00 to 2.50, best 3.50, delta sizes 3.25 to 8.00, cucumbers 4.28 to 7.50.
North Georgia poultry markets report fluctuating demand with several plants posting premiums as values rise. Farm prices range 16 to 18 cents with drovers and fryers 3 to 4 pounds at 16 to 18.6 cents and hens heavy types 20 to 21 cents, cull birds at 21 to 22 cents.
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc will mark Dixie Products Days February 13 to 18 in 526 supermarkets across Georgia and ten other Southern states. The event highlights meat staples and produce sourced from farms and ranches in the region with store decorations and staff attire reflecting Dixie.
Hog receipts 4,000 for 24 hours in Georgia at five plants with varied weights and prices. Georgia cattle auctions across multiple markets reported steady to lower slaughter steer and heifer prices, cows and bulls mixed, with calves and stockers showing varied declines and gains. Chicago hogs sold higher on weights over 230 pounds, with多数 prices around 18.5 to 19.0 for barrows and gilts. cattle markets in Atlanta Camilla Douglas Macon and Sylvania showed overall softer beef demand and mixed calf values.
Hog receipts reach 2,900 at Camilla Douglas Nashville Trenton Arton Samson area. Prices rise to 10 cents higher. Barrows and gilts 180-240 lbs bring 17.56-18.05, around 125 head at 17.36. 160-180 lb hogs 16.85-17.78. 140-160 lb 16.55-16.94. Sows 11.55-14.94.
A Detroit motorist escaped a drunken driving charge Tuesday when police lacked testing facilities. Under a new state law a driver may demand a blood test to measure alcohol level, with evidence admissible in court. Sylvanus Snyder, 47, made the demand, but facilities were unavailable.
London AP reports Tony Hodgson a 21 year old animal keeper at Regents Park Zoo remained in a coma entering the seventh week after a freak gas accident that killed three visitors at the zoo.
Lee Thompson of a Nita street address died yesterday after an extended illness. A Metcalf native, he had lived here about 20 years. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Hadley Funeral Home in Thomasville.
Today features Art Class at the Youth Center at 3 30 p m Evelyn Mallard leads UD C Chapter at 4 p m Women s Bowling at Rose Lanes 8 p m Rotary Club meets at Gien Arven 1 p m Luncheon at Garden Center 1 p m Study Class8 at Municipal Building 4 p m Kiwanis Club of Thomas County at Post 31 home 6 30 p m Men s Garden Club at Garden Center 7 p m Lions Club at Hotel Sect Toe F amp AM Lodge at Masonic Building 7 30 p m
Ranger Jack Foley of the Thomas County Forestry Unit says about 49 000 acres in the county could be profitably planted with trees. Landowners have purchased 649 500 seedlings this season, compared with 2 655 500 last season, and seedlings remain ample.
Mrs Ercell S Parks 44 of 105 James Street died at Hahira Hospital after months of illness. She lived in Thomasville a year, husband a State Highway Patrol trooper. Funeral at 11 am Thursday at McGowan Valdosta. burial in Greenlawn Jacksonville at 4 pm. Survivors include husband, daughter Mrs Harry Bumgarner, two grandchildren, two brothers Loris Sheppard Fort Worth and Charles Sheppard Houston, two step brothers S Conrad Morgan Greggton and John T Morgan Gladwater, two sisters Mrs Sam Scothern Dallas and Mrs Lynn Browning Gradesdeck.
The Thomasville Exchange Club met to view a film on building model trains and adults enjoying the hobby. Jimmy Vaughn displayed actual models for members to inspect. C. J. Rehberg discussed the club’s new bowling team and civic league plans. Two guests from Macon, Hank Powell and Robert Pruitt, were recognized, with E. T. Smith presiding.
Mrs Jim Harvey of Coolidge was reported in good condition at Archbold Memorial Hospital today. Mr and Mrs Odus Johnston entertained their children Mr and Mrs Harold Johnston Moultrie and Mr and Mrs Emmett King of Coolidge at their home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Moore of Macon visited relatives here over the weekend. Miss Carrie White of Albany visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Luther White here last week. Mr and Mrs R A Rosserman and children of Moultrie visited at the home of Mr and Mrs F F Beckham Sunday.
More than 200 breeders and cattlemen from the U S and Canada attend the Southern Classic livestock sale at Sinkola Plantation Saturday starting 12 30 p m. The 58 head Aberdeen Anguss include females from Linkola Plantation Thomasville Longleaf Plantation of Aiken and Caroland Angus Farms. Noted sires Maximillian and Eva's Bardoliermere boost the stock. Billed by manager B D Tittle as a major regional event.
Red Cross reports 166 pints accepted during the Bloodmobile stop in Thomasville, 21 over quota. Eight State Patrolmen donated blood as part of a unit for a fellow officer's wife, Mrs. E S Parks, who died this morning. Cpl Parks recently moved to Thomasville Post from Valdosta. In all, 214 volunteered, 58 were rejected.
In the downtown business district two neighboring shops undertake remodeling to improve ready-to-wear service. Jack and Jill at 1128 Broad adds 400 square feet in a 20 by 20 rear extension. Next door, Maxon’s building is remodeled to host Town and Country, a new women’s shop by Henry Fox. Both projects finish soon. operations continue during work.
Cairo obituary notes Dr William Littleton Belcher 84 optometrist in Decatur County died after a year of illness. Funeral set 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Presbyterian Church Rev Everett Moye officiating. Interment Oak City Cemetery Bainbridge. Survived by wife brother Byron Belcher Bainbridge sister Mrs Cora Dollar Bainbridge and nieces and nephews. Clark Funeral Home in charge.
Funeral services for William Oscar Green 78 of Rt 3 Bainbridge were held in the Bainbridge Church of God with Rev M B Norris and Rev J J Floyd officiating. Interment followed at Oak City Cemetery. Green a retired farmer and Enon Baptist Church member was born in Pike County Alabama. Survivors include his wife two sons a daughter three brothers five grandchildren three step grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
The weatherman predicts considerable cloudiness today with a colder tonight. Thursday should be partly cloudy and warmer with northwesterly winds around eight to twelve mph. A high near 48 was recorded with tonight’s low around 32 to 36. The five day outlook shows continued coolness about four to eight degrees below normal.
Meigs residents attended the Wind Spring Associational Rally in Thomasville and the District Pastor's meeting in Tifton. A Meigs couple announced the birth of a daughter Jan 31 at Vereen Memorial Hospital in Moultrie. Several local residents and visitors including the Hurst and Davis families were noted visiting Albany, Sylvester, Athens, and Macon areas.
Ollie Whidden of Thomesville was elected president of the Credit Women's Club of Thomasville at the organizational meeting Monday. Eighteen members attended, including officers Dorothy Jackson Mildred George Elizabeth Roberson Mickey Waites and Alice Hagan with directors Juanita Collins Nana Mans George Taylor and Nell Kincaid.
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