22 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1936
Page
1
The country viewed a Paramaribo report claiming Paul Redfern was found in Guiana. Discrepancies emerged as Williams denied knowledge of Harred and the tale collapsed, prompting investigation into the reporter’s account and broader questions of credibility.
A historical discussion defends the independence of the Supreme Court as final arbiter of federal statutes. It argues Congress cannot fix majority rules or impose procedural limits, and emphasizes judges as unbiased, accountable only to conscience and God.
Last week some pupils were shifted between groups without a fixed rule. Promotions depend on averages in English and overall effort, with schedule issues causing reassignment and no general guideline.
Students look forward to a second semester with new subjects in English literature and algebra replaced by plane geometry. Latin, Caesar, and the Gallic Wars study continue as tenth graders juggle work, operetta prep, and a return of social notes on staff and flu season.
A school weekly activity sees the assembly singing every Wednesday at 11 10 in the auditorium. Students from different voice types occupy seats, Mr Mahler makes brief announcements, then Miss Cioff conducts for half an hour with songs from various tunes.
A student social column rails at alleged cult figures in Harlem while noting baseball and football recall on campus. It covers student letters on Rose Marie and opera, Miss Williams illness, flu's hit to the staff, and a Tri-Hi-Y Bible study initiative led by H W Rohrer.
Nonsensical retro column notes praise for musical acts and staff contributors. Nell Hammond recalls past successes while Jeanette MacDonald’s film work is praised. Cornelia Jones introduces junior reporting, Lois Smith poetry, Eleanor Walton numerology, and Miss Lowe modeling.
Polly Flowers aspires to become a foreign diplomat while Leleah Drew is highlighted as an expert basketball center. The note mentions Vivian Jones, Mr Mahler's student secretary, and praises her usefulness to him and the school. The letter blends school updates with personal gossip and a poem excerpt from Winter's Hill at Dawn. STEBBINS
A nostalgic column wanders through school activities and radio programs. It praises gym class and teamwork under Miss Lowe, notes the Tri Y event, and recalls classmates and teachers. It also lists favorite radio shows and performers, with playful asides about contemporary culture and local life, ending with a high school football loss 11-10.
The season closed with a 44 to 9 loss. Despite the tough finish, students are urged to keep faith and work hard for next year. The team will travel to Savannah to represent local boys aged 14 to 17 and show fine spirit regardless of results.
Enthusiasm grows for intra mural basketball with Miss Lowe starting a Y program last period to give each class a chance to play. Plan calls for each grade to field boys and girls teams and hold a tournament with banners as prizes. Committees to be formed when the Athletic Association opens next year.
News from Cornelia Jones reports several juniors were absent due to illness scarlet fever and a cold while others returned to class. A February program by Miss Meteks entertained pupils. Student council officers were elected in home rooms with multiple posts listed, and engineers described contour ditches to preserve soil moisture.
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