27 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1939
Page
1
A stream of casual observations and reflections from a Thomasville column notes rain affecting a golf tournament audience, local debts, charity, and public manners. It compares historical figures, critiques public campaigns, and lampoons current trends with a mix of humor and opinion.
Local groups debated the prohibition issue with lively opinions. The writer notes personal views influenced by selfish reactions in the ballot matter for Thomas county.
A century old editorial surveys two major threats. It warns of postwar Franco recognition and the danger to Spain, while urging decisive action against illegal liquor sales and organized crime at home. The piece laments fear and injustice but calls for justice and peace amid global upheaval.
Fragmentary text discusses imprecise handling of income and outgo with lax oversight and unclear financial management. The excerpt hints at criticisms of budgeting and public funds without presenting concrete names, dates, or outcomes.
The United Georgia Farmers Chapter of Mitchell county met at the county courthouse and passed resolutions urging Georgia's congressmen and senators to back the Smith bill with an amendment for parity cotton prices. Secretary Julian Collins urged two hundred farmers to organize for better farm product prices. County Agent J C Scarborough announced the chapter was approved by the American Farm Bureau Federation and affiliated with it.
The excerpt describes a reception with yellow and white decor including jonquils and refreshments. Mrs. Curtis wore a black silk dress with a cameo pin and red rose corsage. An out of town guest, Mrs. J F Russell of Thomasville, is noted as an aunt of the honoree.
Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Busbee and children from Vienna visited Ochlocknee with the Guest family. Several locals hosted weekend guests including Lois Merritt of Meigs and Miss Christine Clifton of Albany. Others from Georgia Southwestern College and Norman Junior College attended family gatherings in Ochlocknee.
Camilla in February hosted a Lions Club ladies night banquet at the Camilla Methodist church basement. W L Millers chaired the State Highway Department as an honored guest. Mitchell County Commissioners were also invited. seven new members brought total to thirty seven, including Guy B. Taylor J C Pelham Byron Hurst Grady Knight and A B Cochran.
Mrs Alton Curtis of Atlanta formerly Miss Corinne Cullens of Camilla was feted at a four to six reception hosted by Mrs J E Brooks. The event honored the recent bride, with guests welcomed by Catherine Cross and Harriette Burson and a receiving line including the bride's mother and grandmother, as well as other relatives and friends.
The Camilla Enterprise reports Mitchell County has 40000 in excess current assets over current liabilities and a 375000 sinking fund for bonds. Warrants total 7000 outstanding, a favorable condition for taxpayers and credit, contrasting past rumors of debt and unpaid warrants.
A dense set of crossword style clues spans across and down entries including Markedly conspicuous flow back and various short definitions. The puzzle lists many solved and unsolved terms with references to plants animals and objects and hints at classical mythology and daily items.
In Fort Payne Alabama on a February night Fletcher Murphy aged 63 died in a fire that his eight loyal guard dogs failed to summon neighbors to help extinguish. A Henagar resident reported seeing the pine-pale shack burn and being driven away by the dogs. Murphy's charred body was found near the burned dwelling.
In Brigham City Utah hunters in a rabid drive killed a jackrabbin described as having four ears, though ordinarily possessing two. The incident underscores a bizarre report from a local chase.
Mr and Mrs J Gorham Garrison and Mr and Mrs C O Roberson visited relatives here. Mrs D F Watson of Cairo spent the weekend as guest of Miss Mamie Watson. Fred Beverly of Norman Junior College Norman Park was weekend guest of his parents. Miss Mary Asbell of Andrew College Cuthbert is spending several days here with her parents.
Meigs Ga Feb 27 Miss Anerya claire Wilson of Leesburg Fla visits grandparents Mr and Mrs C C Maddox and aunt Mrs T Rogers in Pelham Dr J C Brim of Pelham visited Meigs Hal Wilson of Columbus called on relatives in Meigs and Ochlochnee Jerry Davis spent Thursday in Pelham Gene White and family guests in and near here Ann Rose Wilkes confined with mumps wishes for speedy recovery Julian Rouse visited Pelham Thursday Hollis Johnson visited Lakeland Mrs Jenne Davis returned home from spending days here with her parents Mr and Mrs J J Golding Mrs Himma Crawford and Miss Annabel Crawford are guests of Mrs Crawford s son Mr and Mrs Will Crawford and family in
A Vermont county fair tale recalls Swifty the High Diver who leapt from a ninety foot ladder into a water tank. An amused crowd at a general store hears a boast by a local liar claiming a cousin could beat him, citing a failed bet that ended in Denver, Colorado.
Fitzgerald and Albany residents visited Meigs and Pelham friends this week. Local figures like Mrs. F S Norton and Mrs. Clinton Cooper were noted in town while PTAs plan a March meeting at the school auditorium. Others including J L Pilcher, Page Smith, and Lawson Murphy Jr. conducted business or visited relatives in the area.
Orphir Utah February 27 a shift boss at the Hidden Treasure Mine named Larsen was buried when a snowslide engulfed his bunkhouse He crawled through snow and debris to safety after leaving his clothes behind A separate note recalls Herbert R Whilden who died in 1935 leaving 1250 to North Carolina and South Carolina for educational purposes
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