22 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1939
Page
1
A group of well informed ladies discussed war in Europe within the present year. An insider says England and France expect a break before June and that central Europe could be drawn in. Readers recall 1914 signs and warn that wars can involve America unexpectedly.
A Wisconsin judge addresses a grand jury on economic issues and cites proposed highway fencing to curb roaming cattle. He argues against removing cattle owners rights but supports measures for public safety, noting cattle owners claim inability to feed herds and suggesting local voter resolutions to settle the issue.
A collage of crossword style clues and numbers listing many across and down entries. It includes hints like Stalk, Ban der Extension, Nostrils, Kind of wild sheep, Ancient wine receptacle, and several geographic and scientific terms arranged as a puzzle solution.
A local letter defends Thomasville against a traveling salesman from a large company who called residents “half-baked home town boosters.” The writer argues merchants pay taxes and hotels are fine, while outsiders fatten on customers and dodge regulations. The piece condemns aggressive salesmen and urges action to curb their impact on town welfare.
Coolidge Ga February 22 the Coolidge W M U will stage Aunt Samantha Roast a charity play at the school auditorium Thursday February 23 at 8:00 pm to benefit the Coolidge Baptist church Proceeds go to painting the church Admission 10 and 15 cents Cast includes Aunt Samantha Simpkins Serena Simpkins Soptie Simpkins Polly Paine Blanche Bowers Lucien Littlefield Blair Boswell Frank Fairfield Carrie White and others in a village comedy night of entertainment
Dewey Woodling of Logansport Ind now has a full set of broken limbs after a ladder fall. He previously fractured both legs and his left arm.
Marion C Huey of near Hopeful died at 8 o'clock Tuesday aged 82. He leaves wife, three sons W L Huey M C Huey Jr and James Huey, three daughters Mrs A C Stevens and Mrs Bostick of Vaida, 26 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was a Mt Ebal church member and was buried at Mt Ebal at 3 30 this afternoon.
Meigs Georgia notes show Mr and Mrs Reuben Elder of Macon visiting at G B Isler s home. Mrs Wiley Roberts and her son Bob of Norfolk Virginia are guests of local relatives. Master Gene Q Steen has recovered sufficiently to go out. J L Pilcher visited Thomasville Friday morning. Mrs C E B Hay and baby daughter of Thomasville were in Meigs Friday visiting. Mrs Clinton Cooper of Pelham was here Friday. Albert Croft of Thomas...
Alton Newfoundland February 22 Robert Wadlow the world's tallest person for the first time can call himself a man at 21. He reached 81 inches tall and 249 pounds with measurements taken at Washington University three weeks ago. His party will be held at the Masonic Temple as townspeople gather to celebrate his birthday.
Ville, Mrs. Paul Harden, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Suber, and Mrs. E. J. Carter appeared among residents visiting relatives and shopping in nearby towns including Thomasville, Baconton, Pelham, and Waycross. Several professionals and locals, such as Dr. J. A. Garrett and Mr. Marvin Merick, were noted as business visitors.
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