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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1955
Page
3
The New York stock market showed a firmer tone in early dealings with mixed prices. Major fractions rose while extreme losses hovered 1 to 2 points. railroad, airline, steel, motor, rubber and certain chemical and tobacco shares advanced or declined as block trades appeared.
New York cotton futures declined sharply in early trade with losses of 30 to 90 cents per bale. Sly 4h 11:45 a.m. readings show Oct 33.91, Dec 33.98, Mar 33.87, May 33.98, with nearby Sly at 33.80 and 33.19 for later quotes.
Estimated receipts at major packing plants in Albany Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Ga Dothan Ala and Jacksonville Fla show hogs up 25 cents with 180 240 lb barrows and gilts mostly 18.00 to 18.75. In south Georgia and Florida 180 240 lb hogs bring 18.57 to 18.75 at several plants up to 19.72. North Georgia cattle market reports Atlanta area receipts 625 cattle 425 calves with total around 1 025 cattle and 330 calves. Slaughter steer and heifer prices mostly steady to 50 cents lower while Good and Choice slaughter calves run 17.00 to 21.00 and stocker calves 16.50 to 18.00.
Early Wednesday trade at the Atlanta wholesale fruit and vegetable market showed liberal receipts. Turnip greens sold 1.00 to 1.25 per bush, turnips 1.25 to 1.50 per dozen, collards 2.25 to 2.50, Georgia cabbage 1.00 to 2.00 per bag, butterbeans 5.50 to 6.50 per bushel, round green beans 2.00 to 2.25 per bushel, Georgia poles 4.00 to 4.50 per bushel, crowder peas 3.25 to 3.50, yellow crookneck squash 1.00 to 1.25 per bushel.
DONALSONVILLE The dress revue winner Miss Vivien Williams will model her prize winning attire at the Thursday DAR meeting. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Williams and a Seminole High School Homemaking student under Mrs. Julan Hickson. Second and third place went to Shirley Horne and Sal Nero Hillis.
The bulk of the French expeditionary corps pulled out of Saigon today, leaving Indochina’s largest city to Vietnamese forces for the first time in nearly a century. The withdrawal was demanded by Premier Ngo Dinh Diem.
North Georgia live poultry market reports steady prices as demand remains light. Supplies are ample with most offerings under three pounds. Prices paid in the 24 hours ending 10 a.m. show broilers or fryers at farms 26 to 27 cents per pound and at plants 27 to 28 cents per pound, mostly 27 and 28.
Warren Marchant of Tifton was elected commander for 1955 56 by the Second District American Legion. Other 1955 56 officers include Lonnie Barrett Cairo Cliff Arline Thomasville Dorris Holt Albany Cullen Roberts Morven Austin Gee Bainbridge and delegates nominated for the national convention in Miami. Deliberations occurred at the Bainbridge convention May 21 22 with future confirmations at the July state convention.
An international romance culminated in a marriage in Judge Albie Singletary's office. David N. Linton of Pittsburgh wed Provie McIntire of Detroit. Ages 69 and 67. They were en route to St Petersburg and plan a Hawaii honeymoon after a brief stop in the area. The couple met in Europe while traveling and later arranged to meet in Detroit. They had homes in Pittsburgh and St Pete.
Beautiful basic dress pattern 4661 designed for summer wear with a flattering sun style and simple rings. Includes half sizes and yardage for 35 inch fabric, complete illustrated instructions, and mail order details through Anne Adams at the Thomasville Times Enterprise.
U S District Court continues to hear J A Grimsley's land condemnation claim in the Woodruff Dam area of Decatur County. A verdict was expected today while related claims by J H Whillams and Caroline Smith await action if Grimsley concludes. Judge W A Bootle may move hearings to a later date to resolve all matters.
Eileen Crocker of Thomasville wins the county 4-H junior muffin baking contest held at the County Farm offices. She will represent Thomas County at the district project achievement meeting in Tifton. Runner up Ann Maddox from Ochlocknee. other contestants included Lora Stubbs, Marina Smith, and Janice Jenkins. judges were Mrs. M. C. Ball and Mrs. Theo Titus III.
A late yester day crash on Moultrie Road left several occupants with minor injuries. Grady W. Sherrod backed a car from a yard in Coolidge into a passing car driven by Bernice Flowers Williams with passengers including a four month old baby and Carl Flowers. Police said no one required hospitalization.
Swiss federal police swooped on known Italian Communists and searched their homes in Bern and around the country for evidence of illegal political activity. No arrests were reported. A government spokesman said further action would depend on what is found. The suspects hold temporary labor permits in Switzerland. Officials cited rising reports of Communist agitation.
The Thomasville Community Chest reaches an agreement to pay off current commitments following a report by Lottie Crowther that funds are available. Three new directors Henry Fox E C McDaniel and Ben Inman Jr were elected for three-year terms.
Coast Guard recruiters urge young men to visit the mobile unit in town before Saturday as it winds down its run here. The unit has drawn strong interest from Thomasville and includes several graduates of Thomasville High School among enlistees. it then heads to Valdosta on Sunday.
Mrs. Morton's Alan Lipsey will receive an Education degree this week at Emory University in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. John Sherrod Holley announce the birth of a daughter at Archbold Memorial Hospital on Tuesday. Sollie Allen of the parks department recovers from a two week illness and returns to work. Walter J. Burgess on a 30 day U S Navy leave from San Diego visits his mother Mrs. J R Burgess in Thomasville. Several patients admitted to Archbold Memorial Hospital on Tuesday include Billy John Clark Frank Edward Surles Mrs Carl Eugene Hunter Manuel Luiz William Jack Venier and Cecil Dewey Howell. Barbara Driver, a FSU student, arrives for a Thomasville vacation visiting Mrs. W H Rockwell. her mother Mrs. Frazier Driver will join from Utah with Col. Driver. The Driver children Frazier Jr Mary and Russell accompany.
Mr E F Vickers president of Citizens Bank and Trust Co Bainbridge and his wife were among prominent visitors from Bainbridge. He is among witnesses called in federal court tied to cases stemming from land seized by the government in Decatur county for the Woodruff Dam project.
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