27 Jan 1969
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1969
Page
1
A reader asks how to stop a mosquito invasion in a fifth floor apartment. Advice notes that standing water and plants in water breed mosquitoes and urges frequent water changes to curb the infestation.
Irene Castle Enzinger known as Trene Castle, a pioneer in public dress and an animal welfare leader, died at Municipal Hospital in Eureka Springs at age 75 from congestive heart failure. The article notes her fame with Vernon Castle in ballroom dance and her later advocacy work.
The 1969 Follies raised several thousand dollars for the Child Welfare Program. Despite cast illness changes, the Friday and Saturday performances drew improving attendance with sparkling headliner turns by Gwen Kelly, Winfred May, Faye Sholar, and many others. A Cabaret party at American Legion Post 31 followed, featuring a Miss Congeniality Award to Ann Timmerman and a Coast trip for her and husband Bob.
Nixon and Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau were selected for the Fashion Foundation of America 30th annual best dressed list. The statesman category includes Nixon, while Trudeau is listed in international government, among 15 top honorees in various categories.
Mercer University in Macon received a $2000 unrestricted grant from Gulf Oil Corporation under its educational assistance program. The company plans to distribute $2.3 million this year to students and higher education institutions. Dr. Rufus C Harris accepted the check from T. J. Nichols district sales manager.
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