17 Jul 1945
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1945
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item lists scattered numbers and phrases such as One Week One Month Three Months 2.60 and various unreadable terms. The content appears as stray financial or scheduling data with no clear event or context.
A dated, fragmentary outlook threads through comments on Japan and Germany, postwar Europe, and domestic commerce. It muses on radio rumors, leadership, shortages, and public life, noting strikes, prices, and wartime memories with a drifting stream of opinions.
A bill seeks government recognition for the pledge wording that salutes the flag. Advocates claim it preserves patriotism while opponents fear religious or creed objections. The piece urges loyalty without oath, warning that widespread objectors could threaten national safety.
A fragmented column uses a blueberry pie analogy to describe social classes. It sketches three population elements as the crust, filling, and core, praising the disciplined, selfless effort of women and other groups sustaining and elevating the nation.
A noted diplomat argues Germany should fund and deploy its money and manpower to restore ravaged nations at speed, prioritizing rebuilding over Germany's own cities. He claims Russia and England face parallel ruin, and predicts a ten year effort with full German manpower.
A historical overview traces the Bretton Woods conference and the talks leading to the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. It highlights Morgenthau and Keynes, the 44 nations involved, and U S Senate considerations for formal approval.
Mrs Gov Harrell returns to Quitman area after short stay in Meigs and Pelham. Joe Lodge of New Smyrna visits on business. Mrs Reuben Banks and children Charlotte and Jerry travel home to Houston from Meigs. William Smith and son Sol Lakeland Fla visit over weekend. L L Brooks of Cumpkin and daughter visit Meigs. Ann Seegers visits from Birmingham with her mother. Hollis Johnson, U S Navy, guest of Mrs Hannah Johnson. G G Summers of Monticello spends time in Meigs. Mrs M M Carr of Macon visits parents Mr and Mrs W A Hepil for illness in family. Alice McDaniel returns to Colquitt from visit nearby. Audrey Martin visits Tallahassee parents. Ennes F Howe Jr leaves for Camp Atterbury Indiana to join U S Army. Mrs Howe visiting in Meigs with grandmother Mrs Thomas A Jones. Mrs Clarence Singletary with Misses Clare and Violet Singletary visit Pelham. Mrs B E Singletary returns from Macon with daughter and son-in-law. Gene O’Steen visits briefly.
Senatorial debate centers on the Fletton Woods framework to establish an international bank and fund aimed at curbing postwar financial competition and helping nations stabilize their economies. The House has approved. President Truman is expected to sign shortly.
Pelham residents report Miss Anne Murdock is better after illness at her West Marshal street apartment. Relatives and neighbors express hope she will soon be out again. Sammy Howell visited Pelham briefly Thursday while Mr C D McClain of near Boston was among Saturday visitors. Mr and Mrs Raymond Foster and children Jeanne and John from Tallahassee Florida spent Saturday night and Sunday in Meigs. Mr J P Rogers of Moultrie stopped en route to Thomasville.
In Ades Georgia during July 47 AP reports tobacco farmers fear heavy rainfall after a hot dry start. Market time looms within a week as downpours threaten mold on mort cured leaf and slow gathering of remaining crops in the field.
A brief overview outlines the Fund and its mechanics, explaining how contributions fund programs and how beneficiaries access support. The piece emphasizes practical steps for donors and the organization’s governance structure.
Pattern 9235 promises a DIY pride with a smart contrasting yoke and belt suitable for revamping last year’s frock using remnants. It notes sizes 14 16 18 20 34 38 40 42 and fabric guidance with yardage and price cues.
Send twenty cents in coins for this pattern to Times Enterprise Pattern Dept. Include size style number name address and zone. The Marian Martin Summer Pattern Book features the latest in wearing apparel for the family with a free nightgown pattern printed in the book.
Bainbridge Ga July 17 Mrs J J Tyson and Mrs Edward St John hosted Bainbridge Service Club at the Stephen Decatur Hotel Wednesday evening. After dinner a brief business meeting planned a club swimming party with Miss Vivola Smith as arrangements chair. Graydon Pierce presented a Red Cross Hospital appeal for equipment at Finney General Hospital and a collection was turned over to Raymond Parrish who heads the committee. Attendants included a long list of Misses Vivola Smith Frankie Nord an Ruth Wheat Clara Wimberley Florence Lane Theresa Gamage and Mesdames B J Tyson Jr Edward St John Sol Altman Georgia Epps Raymond Parrish Graydon Pierce Carl Fowler and J W Starr.
Bainbridge Georgia July 17 S Sgt Emory E Johnson son of Mr and Mrs W H Johnson has received an honorable discharge from the U S Army after 29 months overseas service in the Asiatic Pacific area Johnson entered the Army in January 1942 and served in the I WPA with the 147th Infantry Regiment He was awarded the European Theater of Operations ribbon with two combat stars and a Gold Conduct Medal.
Bainbridge Ga July 17 SGT John M Harrell 26 husband of Mrs Ruth E Harrell of Bainbridge has returned from service in the European Theater He will be processed through the Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station at Miami Beach where his next assignment will be determined Harrell served six months as a platoon sergeant in the European Theater and was awarded the Combat Infantryman badge and the European Campaign Ribbon with two battle stars Before entering the service in September 1940 Harrell was a farmer in Decatur county.
Bainbridge Georgia July 77 Mr and Mrs J B Barwick Route 3 Bainbridge announce the engagement of their daughter Jeanette to Pfc James Parks Godwin of Charlotte NC The wedding will take place at the Barwick home in late afternoon July 29 Jeanette graduated West Bainbridge High School in 1942 She worked in the Time Extension payroll division of Bell Aircraft Marietta Godwin graduated Mt Girard High School NC He was stationed at Bainbridge Army Air Field and Buckingham Army Air Field Fort Myers Florida
Bainbridge Georgia July 17. The July meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was hosted by Mrs J B Ehrlich with co host Mrs M A Ehrlich. E R Young WWI veteran gave a program on flag etiquette describing proper display and respect. Hostesses served refreshments. next meeting planned for August with Mrs George P Sweeney and Mrs Ed Cloud as hosts.
Bainbridge Ga July 17 Lieutenant Hugh Clyde Maxwell Jr son of Mr and Mrs Hugh C Maxwell of Climax has returned from ten months in Europe as a B 24 pilot with the 68th Bomber Squadron 44th Bomb Group He earned the European Ribbon with five battle stars and the Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters Previously a school teacher he plans further college studies after the war
Bainbridge Georgia July 17. Mrs W P Dunn and children Jane and sill visited Colquitt with Mea hixie Dixon and Mrs Annie Busn. Mrs C Willis hosted Sgt and Mrs C V Thigpen and Madge of Craigfield Alabama. Ja visits, travels and relocations are listed among Bainbridge residents and relatives including Meyer University student Noel Brooks and others visiting or returning from Florida and Georgia towns.
The Associated Press lists validity for ration stamps and coupons. Meat and fats books four vad stamps run through late summer and autumn dates. processed foods blue stamps extend to August and September. sugar book four stamp 36 expires August 21 with next stamp September 1. Shoes airplane stamps and gasoline fuel oil coupons show varied expiration dates, with some stamps valid indefinitely and others through September or August deadlines.
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