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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1950
Page
1
Fragmented notes describe Independence Day sentiment, local subscription urges, and economic strains. Mentions taxes on farmland roses, citrus and horticulture in Texas, and wartime mood shifts influencing industry and labor, with references to airfields and potential setbacks.
The Supreme Court upholds the non Communist oath for Taft Hartley, backing affidavits by union officials declaring they are not Communists to use National Labor Relations Board machinery. Proponents call loyalty to the American government common sense and insist Communists loyally serve Moscow. The court’s decision is praised as wise, with the oath stating “I am not a member of the Communist party.”
The Thomasville Public School graduation honors about 130 boys and girls as they finish courses and prepare for college or work. The speaker notes the value of education, public support for needy students, and the strong foundation this ceremony provides for their futures.
Registrars prepare a combined list of registered voters from two standing lists for the state primary. In Thomasville district the count shows a 13 percent rise over 1948, with efforts to publish a full tally in the current issue.
A long, fragmented remembrance notes 5600 plus deaths during Memorial Day traffic. The piece critiques reckless driving and liquor as factors, credits the National Safety Council, and calls for public caution. It mentions Marshall praising UN Day and peace efforts amid the holiday traffic discussion.
Reports detail a violent outbreak across Chicago Detroit and Boston with seven killed and six wounded as gunfire erupts Sunday night at multiple locations. Police say a suspect named Piney is involved and investigations continue into the motives and connections.
Moral weakness grows when people neglect small safeguards. Temptations surround us and require strong resistance. With spiritual strength, we resist. enslaved by worldliness, we fall into moral decay.
Thomasville and Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Albany treated Carter who was 66. A Meigs native, he served 30 years as Rural Mail Carrier and was a civic leader. Survived by wife Mary Oliver Wilkes, two daughters, five grandchildren, one brother, and several nieces. Funeral held at Meigs Baptist Church with Rev. J. W. Franklin officiating. Burial at Meigs Sunset Memorial. Braswell Funeral Home in charge.
A narrator ponders unpaid bills for goods or services and whether accepting a kindness without payment is proper. It weighs pride against gratitude, suggesting humility may justify not chasing the bill. The piece notes delayed bills can relieve obligation and prompt moral conflict.
Honor Graduates include Marvin Baker Randall Cooper Ernestine Hester and Betty Jean Mills. Listed names also feature Wandell Bozeman Pepgey Coke Elizabeth Daniels Merle Duncan Dally Will Mrskine Anne Ruth Gay Betty Ann addock Mary Lou Harper Ghidvs Hogan Dnard Horne Sarah Joiner Jack Jones Versie Lewis Marie McDonald Clara Owens Atsu Tommy Redfern Allan Sherrod Piihnesian Danl Wiggins Hired Wilson Ben Williwins.
Elisha J. Carter known as Kip from Meigs died at his home Tuesday night May 20 after months of illness. He passed away around seven o'clock with family at his side. The Meigs community mourns the loss of a longtime resident and friend.
Pavo Georgia graduation events include Elder W E Price delivering the Baccalaureate address on Sunday at 8:30 p m Rev EB E Smith offers the invocation and Rev P G Elrod gives the benediction The graduation program follows on Monday June 5 with J L Yaden former Moultrie superintendent as speaker W E Gear to introduce speakers and program leaders
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