19 Jan 1960
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1960
Page
1
A local discussion proposes a central center to collect, distribute, and re circulate old magazines and periodicals from Annie Wright Memorial Library and other sources. Suggestions include using civic groups or agencies to manage donations, with schools hospitals and readers benefiting from expanded access to print material.
A survey shows Thomasville residents with names matching their jobs. Capt James Burns, Sheriff Law, Floyd Baker, Joseph Bass, Herschel Clay, and Lt FR Alley are among locals teased for names tied to firefighting, law enforcement, baking, fishing, real estate sales, and police work. The piece notes pride and humor offset the ribbing.
Cecil Plymale, automobile drivers license examiner, announced today that he will be stationed at the Thomasville State Highway Patrol Post three days a week to renew licenses. Motorists have been slow obtaining new licenses.
Pelham chamber manager R B Stone Jr presents a report on chamber activities and answers member questions. The annual meeting is set for April 21 with Noah Langsdale of the Georgia State College administration as the keynote. Pope's Museum lease and repairs are under way funded by the chamber with minimal local expense. The Business and Professional Women's Club will handle minor repairs. A combined Pelham map and brochure is near completion with one copy per member and extra copies at 20 cents.
In Los Angeles the prosecution tied Dr R Bernard Finch’s red haired mistress to an alleged plot to murder his estranged wife Barbara Jean Finch. Testimony described meetings with a “shady character” and a $1400 payoff offer, while details surfaced about Finch and Miss Tregoff sharing apartments and private discussions on criminal activity.
Lieut Colonel Albert G Karnell, a Kirkland Air Base chaplain with wide recognition as an Asiatic affairs speaker, will address the Executive Club Friday night at the Glen Arven Country Club. He recently returned from Tokyo and has served along the Burma Road in China India and Burma.
Albany naturalist James Fowler reports trapping a live adult Harpy Eagle in British Guiana. He cites a wing span exceeding eight feet and two nests under observation. Fowler notes Harpy numbers in captivity are rare, often wounded or captured away from nests.
An advertisement touts Doan’s Pills for urinary irritation and backache relief. It claims soothing bladder irritation, fast backache and headache relief, and mild diuretic action to aid kidney function, noting the product has helped millions for over 60 years.
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