02 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1937
Page
1
A compilation of New Year notes and outlooks from 1936 to 1937, including remarks on drunken driving trends, sports results, politics, and international events. The brief column reflects global mood, Florida politics, Pope status, Britain’s stance, and local Thomasville sentiment as 1937 begins.
The Roosevelt inauguration aims for simplicity but Washington plans a large parade with 37,000 grandstand seats priced up to ten dollars. Community leaders urge locals to invest at home, betting on local business growth and job creation rather than distant promotions.
The piece details Georgia road construction from July 1 1933 to the present under Governor Eugene Talmadge, noting about 45 million spent with 26 million state funded and 18 million federal, plus unspent federal funds due to conficts with federal authorities. It discusses possible highway commission restructuring by a new anti-Talmadge legislature and notes Talmadge's control over the department. It also shifts to New Year football coverage and Shrine hospital charity work, highlighting the Rose Bowl results and various cultural references.
The article argues communities suffer when participation and funding come from only a small minority. It stresses that city progress depends on broad engagement from those best able to contribute both time and money to worthy movements, aiming for more equal apportionment of funds and spirit.
A quick tour through 1936 literary and cultural notes. Bent’s award winning Blood of the Martyers draws praise for its sharp, jolting storytelling while Preston’s Revolutionary War novel 1776 fascinates him yet leaves him bored with existing works. Schemeling peaks in a decade of competitive sport with the top upset.
A Southern city features a Shakespeare club noted for its varied performances and notable members. The article recalls a social scene with costumes and a dramatic line that captivated attendees as a famed actor or celebrity appeared in a memorable presentation.
The piece notes President Roosevelt failed to win Senate ratification for both the world court protocol and the St. Lawrence treaty despite earlier support. It highlights regional and state opposition, especially Illinois over Lake Michigan water, and suggests renewed effort only after careful counting of Senate votes amid changed European dynamics.
Huntington West Virginia residents saw city budget cuts lead to Domenico Prino losing his job as dog catcher yet end with 12 mongrels freed. Prino opened the pound gates and shouted Gitt, marking a happy day for the dogs.
Police traced break in with bloodhounds to Edward Price and Isaiah Thomas but the suspects had perfect alibis and were already jailed on unrelated charges of disturbing the peace.
Judge Tartaglia marked the New Year and his birthday by offering free marriages, but none accepted. The remark highlights a waning mood for romance in the city, with no couples signing up for the symbolic ceremony yesterday.
Lloyd Tegge, 15, held a New Year fair with hamburgers and hot dogs in Waukesha Wisconsin. The event showcased local youth participation and community spirit as the year began.
Lincoln Nebraska football fan B F Sheehan endured six hours of failed air travel and one unused Rose Bowl ticket after bad weather grounded his airliner. He flew to Cheyenne then returned to Lincoln, out $45 and disappointed by the trip.
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