24 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
1
The article blends wartime thoughts on Germany Japan and leadership with a focus on pulpwood demand and forest preservation. It discusses political shifts, military readiness, and economic plans, emphasizing timber as a war resource and urging landowners to plan reforestation and sustainable production.
An opinion piece argues the Benedictine Monastery in Rome, dating to the fifth century, was destroyed by Allied bombing aimed at German forces using it as a fortress. It lauds the site as a shrine yet condemns German barbarism and paganism while asserting the necessity of bombing to open the advance against invasion fears.
The report notes crops showing substantial gains over recent years with several varieties especially productive financially, indicating a favorable harvest outlook and potential market gains for farmers.
The Georgia State Department of Education held a vocational rehabilitation clinic to place 100 to 166 physically handicapped Georgians in war industry work. Paul S. Barrett, director, said the effort seeks to place attendees in vital war jobs with participation from Southern shipyards and aircraft plants and the U S Civil Service.
Teana Gilbert hosted the Senior Tri-Hi-Y gathering in Donalsonville Gra. Members answered roll with Bible verses and planned projects including reorganizing a Tri-Hi-Y at Enterprise school and drives for tin cans paper and costume jewelry next week. A Carr Springs party was slated for Friday. Gloria Wurst led a Matt 6 22 25 devotional and Billy Jo Sheffield read Bible questions. Refreshments followed at Seminole Drug Store.
In Donalsonville Georgia on Monday afternoon the Kathryn Bryan Circle of the Baptist WMA met at Mrs. L L Canningtons home with ten members present. Flowers included camellias and narcissi. The service opened with prayer and the study Christianity Our Citadel by Roland Q Leavell was started. Two sections were presented by Mrs. J B Thomas and Mrs. L J Cowart. Members discussed questions and planned the Week of Prayer. A member ill was prayed for.
A detailed mock example explains completing the short federal income tax form for a married filer with one child, showing income, deductions, credits, and the victory tax. It traces steps from gross income to taxable income, tax due, forgiveness, and final payment or refund, labeling the process the simplified form.
In Bainbridge Georgia on Web 24 Sol the Army Air Field community raised funds for the Salvation Army Drive totaling $301.41. Lt James P Bradford announced the drive with units including the 679th Flying Training Squadron Major Patrick Casey and the Aviation Cadet Detachment contributing significant sums.
Bainbridge Georgia February 24 8 snack bar operated by the post exchange opens in the cadet area across from the post barber shop. Captain Edmund Melhado says a soda fountain may follow if reception is strong. Bar open weekdays 6 to 11 pm Sundays 3 45 to 8 45 pm for basic pilots their wives and guests.
Yugoslav Partisans derailed a train near Rakek paralyzing the Trieste Ljubljana line for two days. They also claimed victory over 600 Germans at Novo Mesto and eliminated a German garrison near Kamnik Sostanj, signaling Tito led forces gain.
Akron Ohio February 24 The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company reports consolidated net sales of 760 491 004 for 1943 with net profits of 2 479 0488 before renegotiation. Board Chairman P W Litchfield says the report notes the company handled the greatest volume of war work in its history and announces a $100 000 revolving credit with banks plus a $50 000 000 revolving bank credit available until June 30 1947 with 80 percent government guarantee. The letter explains Goodyear’s role in synthetic rubber production and their voluntary discontinuation of ordnance production at two plants to aid conversion of products and war supplies.
Bainbridge, Ga. Feb 24 Captain Sheldon Brinson lauds the Red Cross for aid to soldiers overseas. He recalls coffee and doughnuts on landing fields, Christmas packages from home, Red Cross clubs on leave, affordable meals, Coca Cola access in Australia, and blood plasma transfusions that saved wounded men amid bombing missions.
Caerion Matin offers apron pattern 9057 suited for KP or hostess duty. Describes back button, tie back belt for a snug waist, and sizes from Small to Extra Large with fabric requirements listed.
A company outlines plans to increase output in tires and essential goods for military and civilian needs. It reports 351 million dollars in wages paid to 101,571 workers with 17,836 ex-employees in the armed services. Leaders emphasize improving efficiency, securing raw materials like synthetic rubber and fibers, and modernizing equipment to back Allied forces until victory. Also notes a new Nova Scotia salt field to provide bacteria-free salt for fishing industries.
Rep. Camp and Rep. Welcher of Georgia predicted the state delegation would vote to override President Roosevelt's veto of the tax bill. Camp urged that Roosevelt discuss the issue with Georgia Senator Georgi and Rep. Donoho n. The speech defended Congress against the veto message saying the President overstated the case. An earlier note recalls a plant safety reform eight months after consultants were called.
Sixteen cents in coins for this pattern to Times Enterprises pattern department at 232 West 18th Street New York 11 NY. Write plainly size name address style number. Ten cents more buys the 1944 Marian Martin Spring Pattern Book. New easy to make styles. Free pattern printed in boo l. Send order as directed.
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