25 Jan 1947
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1947
Page
1
A fragmented notice mentions sugar shortages and pantry gaps while noting winter greens and lettuce in season. The piece jabs at Atlanta politics with a nod to Tal Madge and remarks on lawmakers and newspaper men in the legislature, reflecting local sentiment.
Money has not yet flowed into the mass gathering in Georgia and especially Atlanta as expected, with organizers noting slow financial support and enthusiasm for the event despite broad pledges elsewhere.
The piece discusses the Edwards Whitehurst race and a court ruling that could affect other state offices. It mentions Vito Mercantonio with communist leanings keeping his New York congressional seat and Parliament opinions about national and local finances. A stray note on hair care and beauty spending appears alongside.
The text notes growing protests pending a definite settlement method, followed by election routine once agreed. It discusses teacher pay and teaching quality debates, Florida winter business declines, Georgia delegation in Washington facing ridicule, and Cox taking clear sides on issues.
The director notes extreme demand and urges expansion to ensure continuous care and a public isolation ward. Last year the hospital handled $25,000 in charity cases. the city contributed $2,500, with no county grant. The donor funded the endowment sustaining free service for twenty years, but lawmakers should commit public funds to match private generosity and meet ongoing needs.
The No Fence election in Thomas County ended with a decision to abandon open ranges for pasture. Lowndes Brooks and parts of Grady counties adopted the rule, shifting responsibility to fence around crops and protect fenced lands from stray cattle. The law takes effect January first, prompting county officials to interpret the measure amid remaining questions.
Thomas County voters watch two representatives split on the governor selection. Cochran backs Talmadge duties and Neel opposes, favoring court or special election. Speaker Hand, a Talmadge ally, heads the House committees and is third in line of succession. The piece notes a deep partisan divide and potential court or public action, ending with a historical line about Iceland.
Hollywood gossip notes Adolphe Menjou predicts knickers will return for golf on The Hucksters set with Clark Gable. He defends the fashion as practical and Scottish in origin while actors and crew share stage tales of candy-gifting janitors and evolving screen personas.
Boston Methodist Church in Boston Georgia announces a full day of activities starting with Sunday School at 10 led by J S Wimberley on Christ for All People. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon Gods Commandments Are Sure and a new member welcome. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 directed by Mrs Harry Vann followed by 7 30 evening worship with congregational singing and a solo Teach Me To Pray. A warm welcome awaits all worshipers.
Meigs Georgia reports a string of visitors including Mrs Chas Pilcher from Athens guesting with her parents Mr and Mrs F 4 Frost. Several out of town guests arrive from Dadeville Camp Hill Knoxville Mobile and Albany. Local residents note progress of recovery for Mrs Henry Nelms and Mr Luther Taylor with others visiting and transacting business in Meigs.
Mrs. B. B. Clarke and Mrs. Bartow Gibson visited in Atlanta this week. Wilson Gibson underwent a tonsillectomy in Atlanta. Ed Cannington spent time with his aunt in Bainbridge. E. C. Webb of Tampa was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shinguer. Mrs. H. A. Cowart went to Albany for surgery then to Moultrie to visit her daughter. 4-H advisers Whitt Aiken I Clyde Harvard E H Cheek and others attended a training school. Ralph Moulton and wife returned to Bethany-Peniel College after holidays.
Puzzle answer list compiled from scattered clues includes corroded wait answers for corroded and noncircular rotating piece while noting objects like topaz hummingbird and armadillo, with references to Greek letter Japanese admiral and Irish location.
Times-Enterprise advertises Marian Martin pattern 9278 with a smart blouse and slim skirt. It offers sizes 12 to 20, suggests making dickeys for variety, and shows complete illustrated Sew Chart. Order with 25 cents and include size name address and pattern number. Also promotes Marian Martin Spring Pattern Book with a free infant’s outfit pattern.
Boyle's Notebook recalls Pencil the cockerspaniel living with Frances during the narrator's wartime absence. Frictions over care lead Pencil to a new home, then wanderings and possible theft. Frances laments giving Pencil up as he unsettledly enjoys newfound space and memory lingers in the couple.
Meigs Ga January 25 visitors and townspeople are invited to Sunday school and church services at both Meigs Methodist and Baptist churches in Meigs. Sunday January 26 morning worship follows Sunday school with all denominations welcome to attend with family and friends.
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