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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1961
Page
1
New York AP market update shows the Associated Press average of 60 stocks at noon down 0.70 to 22710 with industrials lower about 1.8 points and rails down around 0.20. Bond prices rose as investors took profits in a modest decline not seen since January.
Atlanta Produce reports light trading and largely unchanged prices for cabbage 1.25 per 50 pound bag turnip greens 1.75 to 2.00 collards 1.00 to 2.00 dozen turns 2.09 to 2.25 mustard greens 1.75 bushel basket green onions 1.00 dozen Wade beans 3.25 to 3.75 bushel pole beans 3.75 to 4.50 yellow crookneck squash 3.50 to 4.50 small cucumbers 6.50 to 7.50 medium to large bell peppers 3.50 to 4.00 eggplant 4.00 fair 2.00 to 2.50.
North Georgia Poultry reports limited offerings and adequate demand at several points. Current farm prices range 16 to 16.75 cents per pound with Monday quotes for broilers and fryers 3-4 pounds at 16.17.5. Hen prices show heavy type at 19 f o b plants 20 and light type at 11 f o b plants 12.
The Department of Health Education and Welfare approves Hill Burton grants totaling nearly 122000 for South Georgia health facilities. Clinch County Hospital Authority receives 105800 toward a 240000 addition for a 15 bed unit in Homerville. Echols County Commission gets 16324 for a new Echo County Auxiliary Health Center at Statenville.
Dr Roy Pope of Chickamauga Georgia has been elected chief of staff for 1961 at Hutcheson Memorial Tri County Hospital Fort Oglethorpe AP reports. The appointment marks a leadership change at the hospital serving the Tri County area with Dr Pope succeeding prior staff.
Hog receipts across Georgia and Alabama show steady to modestly higher demand with 180-240 lb barrows and gilts trading around 17.50 to 18.00. Chicago receipts of 8,000 hogs indicate slower bidding with mixed lots at 17.30 to 18.00 for 190-220 lb barrows and gilts and 17.00 to 17.80 for 190-240 lb ranges. Georgia cattle auctions at five markets show higher prices for slaughter steers and heifers and strength in stocker calves, with beef cattle trading 14.00 to 26.20 depending on weight and grade.
Hog receipts totaled 4200 across packing plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Dothan with several sales in Jacksonville. Prices for U S 1-2 grade 180-280 lb barrows and gilts ranged 17.50 to 18.00 with lighter weights 17.00 to 17.50 and some 16.50 for peanut fed hogs. No 2-3 and 1-2 weights 240-270 and 160-180 lb quoted 16.00 to 17.00. sows 10.75 to 13.50.
A schedule of events listing various clubs and classes across the week. Activities include MISS STITH Bible class, NAVAL RESERVES etc at multiple venues such as YMC A Armory Glen Arven Garden Center and Masonic Building. Times range from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. across Wednesday Thursday and related days.
A 42 year old Merrillville man James Albert Murphy was hospitalized after a hunting accident while quail hunting with his employer Jasper A. Davis near Coolidge. Murphy was sprayed in the legs by birdshot as Davis fired quickly at flushing quail. His condition was described as good at Archbold Memorial Hospital.
Pope John XXIII elevates Arch bishop Joseph E. Ritter of St Louis Missouri and three other prelates to cardinals. Ritter receives the hat at the Pontifical North American College. Also named were Jose Humberto Quintero of Caracas and Luis Concha Cordoba of Bogota and Msgr Giuseppe Ferrero of the Vatican Curia.
County authorities captured Richards after weeks of investigation revealing a 500 gallon moonshine operation hidden behind Summerhill. A local poll deputy reported the discovery and arrest followed a lengthy search.
Gladys Taylor dies in hospital as final rites planned for today. The report notes her passing and arrangements underway for a community funeral service.
A 62 year old man identified as Breese fell onto a paved area near a fire escape in downtown and died from a self inflicted injury. Coroner says death due to own action. investigation continues.
Pallbearers include Yoby Cone Lawson Croft Otis Ylor John McKinzie Buddy Lor and Carol McKinzie. Survivors list Donnie Taylor Wanda Taylor J. Floyd Cone George Cone Otis L Cone and three sisters including Mrs LeRoy Cooper Mrs M Culpepper and Mrs W J Shite all of Ochlochnee. Braswell Funeral Home of Pel Nom will be in charge.
Jesse Martin Barwick reports the death of Martin Riley age 48 at Arch Limit One Cats Memorial Hospital Thorville after a sudden heart event. Funeral details were not available.
J Martin, a Bulloch County native who lived in the area over 25 years, farmer and Baptist Church member, died recently. He married Opal Simpson of Barwick and is survived by wife, four children Zack nda David Kara, a sister, and Chapman Martin of Barwick. Funeral 3:30 pm Wednesday at Barwick Baptist Church. interment in church cemetery. Maxwell-Eason Funeral Home Quitman in charge.
Funeral services for James Washington of Merrillville, fatally stabbed yesterday, will be announced by Hadley Funeral Home in Thomasville.
A Thomasville man Roscoe Gay of Springwood Plantation was injured yesterday when he fell from a ladder while painting a sign over a local jewelry store on E. Jackson. He was admitted to Archbold Memorial Hospital and treated by physicians.
A strike by ground personnel of East ern Airlines halts all flights in and out of Mexico City. Workers demand pay hikes from 7 to 30 percent, while the company offers a maximum 6 percent increase.
The patient underwent surgery on the left ankle and is listed in fair ly comfortable condition.
The 144 page edition of Publication No. 17 offers new information on individual federal income taxes. It covers all forms with chapters and examples for complex sections. Priced at 40 cents, it is available from IRS district offices and the Government Printing Office. A companion Tax Guide for Small Business with a calendar is also new.
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