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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1931
Page
3
Governor Pinchot argues utilities from graph to rail and air are subject to federal control when interstate. He says water power falls under federal act while interstate electric transmission remains a twilight zone beyond state or federal reach. He urges national leadership and coordinated state action to solve the issue.
Mr. G. S. Lott of Baton Rouge visits on business. C. B. Ireland and C. B. Ireland from Birmingham are guests. Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Swan from Philadelphia spend days here. Allen Akridge returns from Mercer University. Ed Calloway comes for summer holidays from Mercer. Chris Croft Jr. home from Mercer for holidays. J. Louis Philips returns to New Orleans after a home stay. Georgia Waterman, Chiropodist, is at 42% N. Madison. Miss Sara Jennings home from Converse College Spartanburg for summer. Clifton Williams, ex Greenville teacher, in the city. Auto storage service available.
Mr W H Turner of Chicago spent the morning in Thomasville. Mr J H Sylvester of Waycross is here for a few days. Miss Anna Mae McCollum returns home for the summer from Pelham where she is a faculty member. Louise Swift returns for summer from Georgia State College for Women. Earle Taylor, Mr and Mrs Harry Jackson return from Macon, Griffin and other relatives.
A partial excerpt discusses acting with forethought and clear constructive direction rather than passive conduct. The tone implies intentional planning and purposeful steps, though the surrounding context is incomplete.
Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at Boston anchored an unsettled early slate with noted home runs by Dickey Berry and Miller. Chicago and Brooklyn faced tough plates while Philadelphia and Cincinnati battled in a sparse scoreboard, with pitchers and batters exchanging runs in a shaky frame.
General Douglas MacArthur denounces clergymen who oppose bearing arms in war. He says open repudiation of law by clergy is shocking and notes many responses from 19 372 pastors show readiness to refuse constitutional obligations in defense of the country. He adds defense of the nation rests with Congress and the will of the people.
Prominent New York eye ear nose and throat surgeon Dr George Edward Deely was found murdered in his Brooklyn residence. He had been stabbed and struck with a mahogany ball weapon tied to a bedpost. Police said the attack likely occurred while he slept or rested in his bed.
Lake City will plant 10 000 trees as its contribution to the observance of the bicentennial birth of George Washington. The project aims to mark the event with a lasting green legacy in the community.
The many friends of Mrs. M. O T. Nunnally Jr. are pleased to learn she is resting nicely following an operation this morning at Archbold Memorial Hospital.
In Carnoustie Scotland MacDonald Smith shot 70 at Panmure Barry to lead qualifiers for the British Open as rain fell. He posted 36 hole total 141 with Horton Smith Johnny Farrell close at 148 and Tony Manero Gene Sarazen Joe Turnesa Joe Kirkwood Willie Hunter and Tommy Armour at 154 155.
A 39 year old woman, Lula M. Lewis, was killed when her car left the road and struck a ditch near Jacksonville while traveling to Savannah to attend her brother David Speir’s graduation. He escaped with minor injuries.
Samuel C. Dobbs will remain chairman of Grady Hospital trustees after the Atlanta city council passed an ordinance allowing unpaid officials not living within city limits to serve. Dobbs withdrew his resignation to Acting Mayor Millican, and provisional mayor pro tem Murphy. He said the incident is closed and he will continue to serve the hospital.
Dekalb county sheriff Jaxe Hall uncovered an escape attempt at the Decatur jail when he detected a strong odor. A jar containing sulphuric acid was found during a routine round, thwarting the plan and keeping prisoners in custody.
Annapolis Md June 2 A kissless June week was announced at the Naval Academy where 441 graduates will receive diplomas Thursday and most will be commissioned as ensigns in the navy. Miss Eloise Hanford of Syracuse presents colors to midshipmen Lieutenant Norman Hall of Syracuse tomorrow afternoon with no kiss as in former years.
The report describes a cell block with about 15 prisoners and includes details of damaged bars and equipment. One bar was softened by acid and cut nearly in half by saw blades, with a dozen blades noted among the items.
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