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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
1
A patchwork of editorials and stray remarks cover topics from King Leopold and the BEF to Ford’s aircraft plans and German threats. The column notes local concerns like Thomas County airport, population gains in Tifton, and ongoing debates about democracy, war, and Allied command.
A wartime appeal urges Americans to support the Red Cross and maintain daily responsibilities. It contrasts comforts at home with the suffering of civilians abroad, stressing national resolve, morale, and unity to preserve civilization and global stability.
An essay extols faith in civilization and daily safety while warning of Europe under an invading force. It contrasts trust in banks, government, and schools with the harsh reality of a conqueror's advance, stressing that America remains a haven amid global upheaval.
The piece argues for adding another one billion dollars to U S defense spending citing dangers from Hitler and Germany. It asserts speed and scale, warns of unpreparedness, and says air power and aggressive armament are essential to deter attack and protect the nation within a year, costing many billions but offering better odds against aggression.
Washington reports plan to trim the Naval Academy to three years to boost officer output as the fleet expands. Officials say 165 more ensigns yearly could be produced, with juniors pushed from summer cruises to midyear 1941 graduation and broad curriculum cuts including English and foreign languages to speed navigation, gunnery, electricity and steam training.
A noir reminiscence from New York’s era describes a hustler outside a shooting gallery on Sth avenue selling rifle shots and later recalling a gym pitch by an ex wrestler. The piece notes Queenie the trained flea star dying unexpectedly, leaving the gang puzzled and lamenting recent losses.
A compact listing of crossword style clues ranges from lettuce variety and seaweed to words like bound and blunder, with quick hints such as Anglo Saxon money and attending the sick, plus several abbreviations and terms tied to air, time, and space.
A list of crossword style clues with numbered entries 3 through 51 covering diverse definitions. Includes slang terms for police and various linguistic hints. Contains many paired definitions like Belonging tome and Sign and map to synonyms across subjects.
The Liars Club held its annual gathering with a prize of a watch for the best lie. A guest was invited to judge but confessed he had never lied. The Liars then canceled the contest and awarded the watch to the town's famed fisherman guest.
A fragment from a dialog question and a playful line about a bird who avoided the doctor by eating apples, reflecting rural speech and character humor.
Mack Anthony pastors a full week at the Baptist Church with 10:00 a.m. church school and 11:15 a.m. communion service including the pastors meditation The Last Request. Evening programs feature 7:30 p.m. Young People and 8:30 p.m. commencement service. Additional events include Monday 4:00 p.m. W M S Auxiliary Bible study, Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Stewards Supper and 8:00 p.m. midweek service.
Rev George W Shirley rector leads Holy Communion at 8:00 a m and 11:00 a m with sermon. Mrs Harris Jefferson organist. Evening Young People’s Division at 6:30 p m. Second Sunday after Trinity observed at St Thomas Episcopal Church.
Sunday School at 10:00 a m with M H Goodwin as superintendent and classes for all ages. Worship at 11 10 a m featuring the Annual Cradle Roll Service. Baptist Training Union at 7 00 p m directed by G B Zeigler and J B Franklin. Union commencement service at 5 30 p m with sermon by Rev George W Shirley.
A church notice outlines services at 10:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. with Richard T. Gillespie as minister and W. F. MacIntyre supervising the church school. A quoted anecdote hints at social uncertainty and friendship in a past gathering.
The congregation joins other churches for an eight o clock p m joint gospel service at the Baptist church.
The notice lists weekly times for Church of the Nazarene activities including Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 10 50 a m Senior N Y P S at 7 15 p m Baccalaureate Sermon at First Baptist Church at 8 30 p m and Wednesday midweek prayer service at 8 00 p m with Rev G W Shirley delivering the sermon.
Christian Science church holds Sunday services at 11 am in the Dawson and Washington streets edifice with a Sunday School at 9 30 am. The midweek testimony meeting is at 8 o'clock. The reading room at 1134 South Broad Street Room 4 Fringie Block is open weekdays 9 am to 1 pm for reading, borrowing or purchasing Bible and authorized literature.
The Primitive Baptist Church invites Bible Class every Sunday at 10 a.m. Preaching services occur on the third Sunday, Friday night and Saturday before. Friday service at 7 30 p.m. Saturday at 11 a.m. Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. All times and days observed.
Rev Joseah G Cassidy serves St Augustine's Catholic Church with Sunday Mass at 9:00 and an evening service at 8:00, a schedule to be followed throughout the summer.
The Second Baptist Church under Pastor Rev. I A Bone holds Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Mr. C M Joye as superintendent and a 11:00 a.m. sermon. Evening service is canceled due to First Baptist Church commencement exercises.
Valdosta Ga June 1 A A hearing on H J Hicks contest of L L Patten s right to a place on the Georgia Highway Board has been postponed a second time until June 15. Superior Judge W R Smith of the Alapaha circuit will preside. the May 18 date was first moved and a May 28 postponement followed. Fitness of participants cited for both delays.
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