28 Jan 1947
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1947
Page
1
Editorial and business office notice from Thomasville Georgia outlining publication details and postal classifications. It lists editors and the Times-Enterprise Co. contact information and ad submission deadlines. The Associated Press retains reprint rights for news dispatches.
A fragmented passage notes a car that freezes as a vivid symbol of stubborn machinery. It contrasts slang with standard English, and reflects urban ambition vs rural roots. It hints at a legal action between Edwards and Whitehurst and quips about zippers failing at inconvenient moments.
A family tree comment notes that lineage remains living but not evergreen, as some members now appear repeatedly tied to a particular color for ongoing discussions about heritage and identity.
A playful note questions why a dominant player keeps winning while others fail to challenge. It suggests a knack for taking long shots leads to victories, implying a pattern of success that leaves competitors sidelined.
A reader notes coughing can stem from more than colds after a boy spent a hundred dollars on plumbing. The column also mentions bridge players continuing games with personal systems to mask their aims.
The text notes that lawmakers seek a satisfactory solution to Georgia troubles while recognizing various forms of majorities in different states. It critiques crude behavior and hints at tension between majority rule and democratic principles in the state context.
The excerpt notes lawyers exploiting potlucks in operations, a vanishing winter coal bin with no ashes left to pave driveways, and an unheated cold car that many find satisfying though many can reach speeds of sixty. Thomas county aims to become the region’s best cattle county as farmers protect soil and build pastures.
A wry observation on how severe cold makes feet go numb and interfere with thinking when the big toe feels close to dropping off.
A speaker questions who would offer a Georgia legislator a hundred thousand dollars for a vote without knowing the outcome. The remark implies public concern about corruption and the high stakes of legislative decisions.
A sharp critique denounces a White Primary Bill as a power grab by a few to control Georgia elections. The piece warns the measure undermines liberty, threaten registration and turnout, and could force a two party system under a dictatorlike party structure.
There are thousands of Thom as county men returning from World War service seeking to better their living for families. The program offers training in ten or more essential trades with Uncle Sam paying tuition and subsistence. Participation improves wages and job prospects, though the offer may be withdrawn, and many will benefit from even partial courses.
Meigs Georgia January 28 Mr W J Kennington marked his 75th birthday on Sunday January 19 at home with family including wife and several children and a single grandchild Susan Kennington of Thomasville. A birthday dinner with a cake bearing 75 candles followed. Others at the table were Mr and Mrs W M Kennington Mr and Mrs Woodrow Kennington and Susan Kennington. Distant relatives Mrs R G Davis and Bobby Davis could not attend. Members of the extended family offered best wishes for many more anniversaries.
An unsolicited letter from Mrs. Roy Daniels of Wyandotte Michigan credits Kellogg's All-Bran with eliminating her need for laxatives after 30 years. The ad urges daily use for ten days with water and promises double money back if unsatisfied.
Rep. Sam Mathews of Feach county asks Georgia General Assembly to repeal the 1943 five percent law by amending the white primary bill so other parties can place names on the general election ballot. He warns thousands could be disfranchised if no new party is allowed.
A party of 16 Baptist ministers led by Dr. Norman W. Cox and Dr. Louie D. Newton started a several day trip along the Gulf coast near St. Marks Florida. The voyage on the Hardin Brothers yacht ends Friday.
Thad Phipps visited the paper upset over Lem Martins dog raiding his chickens and urged action. Lem claimed the birds are kept near his home in a residential zone. By nightfall Thad reconciled with Lem.
A humorous note from 1947 discusses Lem s Dogs and Thad s Chickens meeting at Andy Botkin s Garden Tavern over beer. It argues that limiting every disagreement with new laws would strip neighbors away and urges tolerance of differing opinions.
A dense list of crossword style clues and partial answers covering topics from evergreen tree to municipal units and languages. Includes hints for names places and objects with scattered solved entries and stray letters.
James Marlow in Washington reports on the Mt Clemens Michigan overtime dispute that could set a nationwide standard. The CIO unions seek back pay for portal to portal hours, totaling near five million dollars, with Judge Picard to hear further arguments as the Treasury and Justice departments challenge the scope of claims.
Cairo Kiwanis plans a Friday rally in Macon with J N Energon Pullman Wash international president as guest. Gedilna and two past presidents Mark Smith Hamilton Holt expected to attend Juricheon meeting. Mr Carlisle named third division leader succeeding Joe Durrenberger Valdosta. Cairo club shifts lunch to a dinner honoring about 60 Cairo school faculty members.
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