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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1936
Page
3
John R. Singletary Jr of Cairo will graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point on June 12 and receive a commission in the U S infantry. He is a Cairo High School alumnus.
Albany June 1 State Industrial Commissioner Elmer F Andrews denounced the Supreme Court decision invalidating New York’s minimum wage law. He warned millions of women lose wage protections as employers may hire at two to five dollars a week. He argued the ruling enables lower prices to drive wages down and wipes out over two decades of union and civic efforts to set minimum wage safeguards for women.
Washington invites a bill to require processors seeking refunds to prove absorption of processing taxes. House Rules Committee approved for consideration. Rep Samuel Bal estimates 75 to 90 percent of about $1 million in processing tax refunds could be saved, repealing a section of the invalidated AAA law and its refund machinery.
At its third annual convention the American Newspaper Guild urged a constitutional amendment for labor's rights civil liberties and collective bargaining. It warned current federal court power threatens newspaper workers and labor overall.
Bodies of Mathew H. Towne of Walthourville and Charles Ware, filling station operator at Port Wentworth, both killed by shotgun wounds, were brought to Savannah for burial. The killings occurred last night and today the victims were removed for burial.
Little Rock Arkansas June 1 Emergencies of public office prevented Governor Futrell from acting today on the pardon petition of life term Ed Hardwick for marriage to Mrs Lula A Turveson a 52 year old widow from South Bend England They became pen pals through a magazine column three years ago Hardwick a prison bloodhound trusted in charge in the institution seeks clemency to wed.
The Supreme Court granted the government motion to dismiss Robert A. Taft's bid for a ruling on his suit to force payment of 1.07 interest on a gold bond. Taft heads the Dixie Terminal Co of Cincinnati and holds a $50 4.14 percent gold bond maturing October 15, 1938, called for redemption March 11, 1934.
Rebels assault the president's palace in Managua with several reported deaths. Fighting continued near Campo De Marte as civilians and military forces remained in clashes over disputed elections plans.
Washington reports a house investigation panel heard Townsend movement in dire shape with calls for reorganization. Charles M. Hawkes testified the movement is led by people lacking Townsend knowledge and recounted Townsend urging subponea defiance. A separate Allentown assembly tied Townsend and Smith to a united front against perceived federal overreach and warned of foreclosures under HOLC and FHA programs.
Washington June 1 President Roosevelt may move soon to avert a jam over taxes and speed Congress home by Saturday night. Senate is split over taxes and House differences persist as the relief deficiency bill faces Senate action. Adjournment hinges on dropping fight for steep corp undistributed profits taxes and passage of the relief bill and public works measures.
Mrs C E Wright of Jacksonville visits Mrs H L Tucker. Miss Elizabeth Whittle visits Miss Caroline Tucker. Dr J T King and son Jack stay in Atlanta. Gene Barwick of Canal Point returns for lima bean and watermelon season. M L Clifton of Atlanta, Judge H J Macintyre and family, W W Parks Jr of Albany, C W Kendrick of Macon, L C Medford of Americus visit. Frances Barrow and C Gordon Anderson of Miami visit Ralph Neel Jr. Vera Singletary and son from Tallahassee visit. Mrs W H Taylor Jr returns home from hospital improved. Margaret Pittman returns from Brunswick.
The Queen Mary passed Ambrose Lightship at 7:55 a.m. on her maiden Atlantic crossing and headed for quarantine in New York Bay. The liner left Cherbourg last Wednesday at 7:35 p.m. and faced tentative speed record hopes against Normandie pending official figures.
Harry Ainsworth, a University of Missouri School of Journalism student, returned from Columbia. Mrs. S R Robison improves at Archbold Memorial Hospital and is home. Ferguson Davis, son of Mr and Mrs W A Davis, graduates from a southern veterinary college and works with Dr J C Schwencke. Otis Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Allen Johnson, a recent Auburn graduate, accepts a textile engineer post with Bibb Manufacturing in Columbus Georgia. Louis Steyerman, May Steyerman and Dr R A Hill sail from Jacksonville to New York and Boston for visits with Mrs James Bailey and Magnolia Massachusetts stay at Mr George C Krewson’s beach hotel.
Washington reports treasury officials await public reaction to Secretary Morgenthau’s plan for a 2,050,754,400 loan. The package splits roughly half cash borrowing and half securities to cover maturing obligations with various bond and note issues and upcoming redemption dates.
Paris June 1 Edouard Herriot former premier and candidate for the chamber of deputies presidency says he is ready to return to the United States on a war debt mission. He spoke as Edouard Jones an antique dealer newly elected to the chamber pressed peers on debt payment. Herriot regards debt payoff as the keystone of policy.
Mrs Z T Stidman and son express gratitude for the kindness shown during the illness and death of their husband and father. They extend prayers for everyone who offered support.
Leesburg Georgia June 1 John Lee Powell 18 member of the Albany CCC camp died Saturday night from injuries after the wagon he rode in was struck by a car on the Smithville highway three miles north of Leesburg. Franklin P Stout of Atlanta driver of the car said he was blinded by approaching lights and was not charged. Powell died after being brought to Leesburg for treatment. his father John Powell was in the wagon but unharmed.
Leon Blum prepares to lead as socialist premier but shows reluctance to align with hardline positions, signaling a cautious approach to national policy amid tension with neighboring nations.
Mrs. W R McGrew and others returned from Macon after attending Wesleyan College centennial exercises. Dr Charles H Watt came back from Boston. Mr TD Renfroe and others visit Jacksonville on business. John F Young and wife announce birth of Harvey Lee Saturday night at their Boston road home. Relatives from Miami Macon Baxley and others visit Mrs R G Jackson. Misses Pittman Briley Jones arrive from Fifth Avenue Hospital New York City for a month’s vacation.
Rev Ansley C Moore preached the commencement sermon at the Presbyterian church for the graduating class of 1936. He urged constructive work by today’s youth and emphasized godliness and kindness as core life values. The service featured Presbyterian choir music and was attended by faculty board members and many others.
Albany veteran Chet Clark becomes traveling representative of the Georgia Revenue Commission after resigning as assistant director of the state veterans service office. Leon Hobble moves from the road to Clark’s former post as veteran office aide. Clark serves in the delinquent tax division under A. L. Crowe. both served in the 82nd Division in World War II era.
A dog mascot at Fort Benning Georgia is honored with a monument. The canine, crippled, served as a morale symbol at the fort and is now remembered in a commemorative statue.
London reports the Queen Mary failed to set a new trans Atlantic record due to fog. Nor mandie holds the record as the current fastest, while the liner’s attempt is labeled a glorious defeat by readers.
Mrs. Fred Hand hosted her bridge club with pink radiance rose decor and a salad course. High score went to Mrs. Harris Hill with Miss Ruth Welch second. other social notes include visits to Wakulla Springs and a post graduation dance at Conner Hall.
In London silhouettes, short light jackets are paired over dark zouored dresses, signaling a trend in refined daytime attire. The combination emphasizes contrast and understated elegance for contemporary urban wear.
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