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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
2
The press association cites a push toward final German defeat with joint Allied action in Fliutlers and notes close British French army coordination. Britain plans to evacuate 47 000 children from east and southeast coast towns to new reception areas as a safety measure against a potential German attack.
Brooks County truck growers report their best season in four years despite an April freeze. L. T. Beverly, a local shipper, notes green beans nearing completion while squash and cucumbers begin to come in, with squash at 40 cents per hamper and cucumbers around 10 to 12 dollars per 100 pounds.
Cairo Ga June 1 Preston Osburn held in Grady county jail under 7500 bond after a preliminary hearing for assault with intent to murder. He and fellow foreman J Furman Davidson face murder charges tied to the May 14 shooting of Sonny Daniels and Walter Sam Hill at a state highway camp. Judge Howell Cobb may convene a special term to hear the two cases.
The 35 000 ton battleship Washington was launched into the Delaware river at 10 16 a m at the Philadelphia Navy Yard in front of about 30 000 spectators. The $65 000 000 vessel was christened by Virginia Marshall descendant of Chief Justice John Marshall. Senator Walsh declared the launch signals a renaissance of naval preparedness for U S defense.
A large Douglas aircraft in navy tests crashed near the Los Angeles airport today. Airport officials fear 3 to 15 people were killed, with reports placing 12 to 15 aboard the doomed plane.
Romanian Foreign Minister Grigore Cafencu resigns due to ill health and is replaced by Ion Gigurtu, the former communications minister and a close ally of the German government, effective June 1.
Statefarm Market reported May produce handling near fifty thousand dollars led by Snap Beans 20,730 bus at 20,865.00 and other crops including Cabbage 426 tons and Tomatoes 1000 bus. Dry weather cut bean yields, yet overall May totals reached 48,973.30 under W R Stewart's filing with state marketing officials and Chamber of Commerce.
Tyler Kent, a clerk dismissed by the U S embassy, has been detained by order of the British home secretary in London. The action follows a stated cooperation between U S Ambassador Joseph P Kennedy and British authorities. The home office described Kent as under observation since his dismissal.
London reports General Lord Gort, commander in chief of the British expeditionary force, has returned to England after overseeing evacuation progress. He handed command to a less senior officer as remaining forces in northern France were reduced. Lord Gort arrived in England this morning.
Belgrade June 1. Balkan entente economists convene for an eight day conference to boost inter entente trade while avoiding contracts with Europe’s great powers. Delegates from Yugoslavia Romania Greece and Turkey may only make suggestions to their governments. Yugoslavia seeks copper for Romanian oil and cattle for Turkish cotton amid large commitments with Germany Italy and Soviet Russia.
Roosevelt seeks authority to call out the National Guard to enforce neutrality while defense moves advance. Senator Wheeler Nye and Bridges back the plan. Senator Austin warns of harm to executive congress harmony. Woodring clarifies no immediate Guard use. Marshall warns mobilization could pull workers from defense.
Berlin reports Hitler ordered the German commander in the Netherlands to release Dutch prisoners who fought as honest soldiers. The decision was announced tonight via radio.
More than sixty residents gathered at the city hall to back an airport project. A committee was formed to secure funding, plan government involvement, and explore expanding land beyond 267 acres to a full square mile. Colonel Noble aided with site experience and recommended postponing runway paving in favor of sod for early operation.
The Thomasville Municipal Band will give a concert tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 at the courthouse. A good program has been arranged and a large crowd is expected to attend.
President Roosevelt nominated several postmasters in Georgia, including Alma Bustle Coolidge. The report also notes Greenland's population and size comparisons to Texas, with mentions of its capital Godthaab and a population figure.
Mrs A H Hough returns from Atlanta after Washington Seminary graduation for her niece Patrica Slater. Mrs P D Phillips and daughter Mary Lou plan Jacksonville Summer Teachers School. Mr and Mrs S P Redding visit Ashepoo relatives. Elizabeth Lewis Grady Hospital nurse returns to spend vacation with Rev and Mrs Lewis. Ann Fioneta at Vendee College Lynchburg returns home for summer with Robert O V PEPE family. Mr K Davisi visits Meigs on business.
Public health engineer R. Tabor requested investigation by malaria biologist R. E. Bellamy into mosquito breeding in drainage ditches around Thomasville. He studied pools and vegetation in the ditches over two days, aiming to determine if Anopheles quadrimaculatus malaria mosquitoes breed there after reported malaria cases in the city.
Delicious fifty cent luncheons will be served at Glen Arven Country Club each Tuesday in June. All members are invited to participate and help ensure success. Prizes will be awarded for the highest bridge score each afternoon. Reserve by phoning Mrs. Shaumber before 6 PM Monday.
The local Girl Scout Council will hold its annual court of awards at Camp Frances on Monday afternoon at 4 30 o clock. All scout mothers are cordially invited to attend.
A Christian Science lesson sermon at First Church of Christ Scientist handles Necromancy Mesmerism Hypnotism renounced with citations from Proverbs 14 22 and from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. The correlative selections affirm that error cannot destroy error and that Mind governs the universe through one omnipotent Mind reflected by man.
Moultrie Georgia June 1 Colquitt county guard W J Tyson 42 collapsed and died after pursuing a fleeing convict. Tyson a trusted guard chased the escapee a short distance then fell dead, a fellow guard said exhaustion likely caused the heart attack as the suspect vanished amid the confusion.
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