24 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
1
A jumble of aphorisms and musings on birthdays, winter, spectacles, education, taxes, groceries, phone operators, Kate Smith, and the varying effects of everyday substances. The piece mixes humor with social commentary and cultural references in a newspaper column tone.
President Truman faces a postal deficit and proposes higher second class rates. The article cites 1946 government mail volume over 2 billion pieces with 18 million registered items, noting free government mail and urging audits of official mailing privileges to cut costs and reduce reliance on taxpayers. It argues the Post Office is a service, not a business, and efficiency could save money.
Plans are under way for the 1949 Rose Show to be staged in Finney Gym on April 29, the fifth Friday of the month. Merchants and clubs are entering floats and exhibits as organizers push to make this event bigger and better than last year. The Arden Club seeks the gym site after stalled school ground plans, with blooms and landscaped exteriors showcased to reflect artistry and community pride.
A taxpayer advocates replacing ad hoc assessments with a scientific valuation system to equalize property values across the state. He argues it would adjust for market shifts, reduce reliance on dealer or owner influence, and require only minor revisions by trained city officials. Some towns have experimented, noting initial resistance but eventual acceptance once standardized measures deter manipulation.
The article cites three convictions involving Free Zoo operators and warns of roadside attractions selling knickknacks and possibly alcohol while using gambling as a lure. It urges thorough inspections to prevent unwary travelers from financial loss and exploitation by racketeers across Decatur Grady and Thomas counties.
Atlanta reports John Wallace a Meriwether county dairy farmer convicted in a lynching of William Turner faces the Pardon and Parole Board after Governor Talmadge granted a stay. Wallace says Turner was killed during a confrontation over cattle theft and liquor on the farm.
Hunter Lyon Perner, 12, was found dead in Hialeah home with a 22 caliber rifle beside him after being kept after school for playing with a yoyo. Deputy Sheriff Claude Hannan and Police Chief Paul Flinnan said despondency over schoolwork contributed to the death. A note read Ive decided to end it all. His mother Mrs. Henry Perner discovered the body yesterday.
Hungary France and Spain are highlighted as dictatorial powers face pressure from Britain. A House vote 85 to 48 keeps highway funding at 42 million for two years while debates continue. Thomasville film casts 75 local children and invites auditions at Rose Theatre. Pro-amateur golf opens with 54 hole Thornsville event as players arrive.
A humorous piece argues against family members making early engagements that force others to rise, cook, and disrupt routines. It notes the chain reactions of earlier breakfasts, restless actions, and lost sleep, urging a rule to avoid earlier than usual plans and suggesting hotel refuge for grave emergencies.
A chicken pilau supper is to be served Friday night February 25 at 2 30 pm at Ochlocknee Methodist Church. The Roabel Mills Sunday School class will host the fundraiser to support the church renewal fund. A modest price is suggested but all may contribute as they wish and enjoy staples like stew pie and coffee.
The report commends its organization BT U and highlights Pastor Rev D A Simmons as a dedicated worker in the community.
A grateful note praises the line of work guided by a trusted mentor. The writer expresses confidence in their unit and its progress, crediting the mentor’s wonderful guidance as essential to their ongoing success.
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