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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1941
Page
2
State Senator Cecil D. Franklin of Polk County warns that voting amendments 1 and 2 creating a four year term for state officers without amendment 69 enforcing annual legislative sessions could lead to a governor-dictatorship in Georgia. Franklin outlines the circumstances under which the four year term resolution passed.
A Georgia state senator urges Polk County readers to consider two amendments on the June ballot. He notes the four year governor term and annual legislative sessions, arguing they should be defeated or ratified together, and questions administration push while stressing Legislative checks. He emphasizes Georgia’s history, debt levels, and the need for balanced power between governor and legislature.
Readers are urged to consider why the governor and state administration push a four year term while opposing annual sessions. The piece argues political pressure and advertising reflect broader strategic aims rather than public welfare, citing fears about Britain's war stance and routes to Baghdad amid Nazi advances.
A partial report states cotton is grown in 19 states with Texas having the largest annual crop. The fragment notes Texas dominance in U.S. cotton production.
The Georgia Junior Chamber of Commerce backs Amendment No 68 to the state constitution. The proposal, to be voted June 3, would let state agencies advertise and promote Georgia resources and assets. It received overwhelming approval in the General Assembly.
Sidney Augusts Scott 73 native of Georgia died at the local hospital and to be buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery after services at the Methodist church in Thomasville. He had lived in St Marks since 1933, was a former Swainsboro merchant and farmer, and served in the Georgia legislature in 1918 and 1919. Surviving are four sons and two daughters, with burial arranged by Herring's Funeral Home.
T. L. Spence Post No. 31 American Legion meets Tuesday night to install officers for the coming year. Dr. McIntosh Burns of Pelham will induct the new leaders. Plans for the state convention in Valdosta June 5 will be discussed.
scattered showers in the Southeast failed to ease drought conditions and power shortages. The Weather Bureau forecast general rains but warned they would do little good. Conferences loom between Federal Power Commission chairman Leland Olds and utility officials, with Atlanta hosting the first gathering Wednesday as southern cities face voluntary blackouts.
The Y W A meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed to Tuesday night at the home of Miss Eva Jane Wilson on Mimosa Drive.
The marriage of Margretta McGavock of this city to Paul Hines Trulock of Climax and Fort Knox Ky occurred Saturday night May 31 in Columbia Town. The ceremony at the bride's sister Mrs Cheairs Porter's home featured Rev L F Ligon officiating. The couple soon left for Fort Knox where the groom is in a three month training course. The bride is a local girl and a former Climax school faculty member. Lieutenant Trulock is a University of Georgia graduate and reserve army officer.
Workers from Ria to S Bicycles and Den Auto Supply report wage demands and tentative gains. Seattle lumber workers push for 0.75 wage rise plus 1 week vacation, retroactive to April 1. Mediation seeks to resolve Pacific Northwest contract conflicts with Woodworths and CIO employers.
The passage refers to remarks by the outgoing commander and mentions James G C Pringle. It notes tallies from the Auxiliary will serve after supper, adding to the meeting's items and discussions.
Mr and Mrs Vereen Bell Mr and Mrs Lawson Neel Mr and Mrs Jim Campbell and Mr and Mrs Fondren Mitchell plan a week at Ponte Vedra Beach. Mr S P Redding of Ashapoo S C arrived to visit relatives before traveling on vacation. Miss Eva Mitchell of Washington DC arrived to spend several days with her parents on Dawson Street.
Four soldiers were injured when their car collided with a train near a city crossing. Witnesses described the front end crushed and a quick rush to hospital as troops moved through on their way back to Camp Bland ing. Poor visibility and lack of warning signals were cited as factors, with calls for crossing signals to prevent future incidents.
Fire destroyed two Vann Transfer Company structures and equipment with insurance only partial on the buildings. Trucks were saved and service will continue. rebuilding to start after adjustments and debris removal, using temporary space at 126 N Stevens Street.
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