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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
2
In a quiet pre-dawn scene at Cleveland’s large public auditorium a lone piano tuner, Fred Fray, tends to nine pianos as the strains of Ferdinand the Bull drift from the seats. The narrative frames a tranquil, almost theatrical glimpse into a city landmark at 4 a.m.
Meigs Georgia notes list guests visiting from Lumpkin Pelham Jacksonville and Pensacola including J P Holder John W Brooks Joe Brooks B Y Cooper Carl Gienn Jemme Davis and O P Flynt relatives and friends in Meigs Sunday visits and trips to Camilla Cairo and Pelham.
Meigs Ga June 2 Mr and Mrs J A Sasser announce the engagement of their daughter Ina Sasser Register to Perry J Simpson of Pelham The marriage is to be solemnized in the summer The announcement draws interest from friends across Thomas and Mitchell counties and into south Georgia and north Florida
Meigs Ga June 2 Woodmen of the World Meigs Camp to lead Sunday evening Baptist Church services as a Memorial Day observance. Rev W M Taylor of Pavo to speak with local officials aiding in the program. Morning revival planning for June 11 and repeated daily services to engage members and visitors.
Knoxville Smokies swept Atlanta 14-10 and 9-4 in a doubleheader as Memphis Lookouts beat Birmingham 5-1 and 1-0. Knoxville rose to third place behind Chattanooga and Atlanta while Memphis moved to fourth. Chattanooga led with a 3-1 win over Nashville. Abernathy ended a hitting slump with six hits in seven trips, and seven Smokies homers highlighted the games.
Frey marks completion by rolling out the final piece, signaling the task is done. This single element remains the sole component Frey focuses on as the process ends.
Florida researchers and culinary groups push a bread made largely from grapefruit, aiming to popularize the citrus fruit through a novel baked product amid food experimentation and marketing efforts.
The Camilla Consolidated School will stage its largest graduation to date with 52 graduates receiving diplomas. Weyman Cleveland will deliver the valedictory, Jimmy Lewis the salutatory, and eight seniors earn honors for four-year averages. Each honoree will speak about a five minute topic on the night.
Camilla Georgia June 2 Messers Rob Roy Cochran Carroll Spence Wood Marshall and James Lee Adams hosted a buffet supper at the home of Mr and Mrs W C Adams on North Second Street in honor of Miss Betty McCollum of Thomasville and Mr Frank Tyson whose marriage will be a major social event next week in Thomasville. The Adams rooms were decorated with roses gladiolas and zinnias. The buffet table featured a lace cloth and a centerpiece of white flowers with tall white candles. Cocktails and appetizers preceded the dining service. About forty five guests attended including out of town visitors from Thomasville Valdosta Moultrie Sale City and Columbus.
A car plowed through the wall of Paul Stumpf's house in Pittsburgh and into the living room. A 12-year-old boy seated in a chair escaped injury as onlookers reacted with surprise and a spectator commented on the curtains.
Bainbridge Ga June 2 Yesterday afternoon Mrs Vance Custer hosted a social for young graduates at her home with bridge and Chinese checkers. Miss Sara Wilkerson won high bridge and Miss Aileen Sims high in checkers. Guests included Anne Je Gette Frances Williams Mary E Kugenia Willis Yvonne Wimberly Nell Hale Miriam Powell George Anne Brown Aileen Sims Norene Young Frances Russell Sara Wilkinson and tea guests Grace Rawls Isabel Wicker Jewel White Clara Wimberly Mrs W E Williams grammar school faculty L W Willis and Harry LeGette.
The Hydro Gas Service Company opened in Bainbridge May 25 in a Kwilecki building on Broad Street. H. E. Overstreet is named manager, transferring from Tallahassee where the main office of Hydro Gas is located.
Miss Elizabeth Thompson returns for summer with her parents H J Thompson. James T Thompson comes home after Florida visit. Florida guests Ralph Wilsons attend Annie Laurie Wilson’s graduation. District Methodist conference attendees include Groover Bullock Crawford Singletary and Garrison family. John Merritt wedding attended by relatives from Ochlochnee and Griffin. Leaders and guests visit Norman Junior College board meeting. Local teachers return home for summer. Ernestine Clark and Mamie Watson plan six week western tour with Piedmont College group. Marie Giles recovers from appendicitis operation. Martha Singletary sings at Norman Junior College graduation. Mrs E C Long hosts bridge club.
In Kansas City a seven year old boy named Danny Bragnahan, questioned about a fight, gives a long account trying to exonerate himself but admits guilt. A neighbor asks who started it and the boy replies with a mischievous, smiling denial tied to a school play memory about George Washington.
Water Works Sheriff's Office Police Department 185 Fire Department 0 and 1 Mayor's Office City Clerk Bainbridge Hospital 48 Riverside Hospital 120 Lawton Jones Times Enterprise Distrib 384 M 44 399.
Paibridge Ga June 2 Mr and Mrs Jack Jackson hosted members of their club at the Howell home on Snotwell street. The lower floor was decorated with shasta daisies and garden flowers. Bridge progressed with high scores by Mrs Matson O Neal and Mr Stuart McKenzie. Refreshments were served.
Miss Freddie Ward returns from Edgefield School to spend the summer with Rev. and Mrs. James E. Ward. Robert Cherry of Southern Dental College returns to Bainbridge to stay with his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Cherry. Thomas Simmons and Birch O Neal drove to Tallahassee Florida yesterday. Birch O Neal, U S government employee, visits his parents. Billie King of Weslyn College Macon arrives to spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs C W King.
Rev Robert L Baxter of the Virginia Seminary will arrive in Bainbridge June 7 to conduct services at St John’s Episcopal Church during the summer months. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend these services.
Sennett New York resident Clayton A. Phelps heard strange noises from a furnace out of use after warmer weather. He investigated the unit and discovered a startling safety concern that prompted an immediate inspection.
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