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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1944
Page
7
We express gratitude to friends and relatives for services and the floral offerings during the illness and death of our beloved companion and mother. May Gods richest blessings dwell with you always. Mr J T Carlton Sr and Family.
The circles of the Baptist W M S will meet Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock in various homes. Hosts include Mrs. Harvey Oliver Mrs. H L Crovatt Mrs. Elmo Chastain Sr., Mrs. B F Herring Mrs. C C Ccrofrt Miss Col D House and Mrs. G C Newton among others.
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At 8 p m Mrs C A Gothard and at 8 p m Mrs H A Pinson are listed for church events held at the church with times noted. The fragment confirms two women linked to services at the church venue.
The Vashti School begins with a Sunday evening service June 4 at 8 30 led by Rev J C G Brooks in the school chapel. Class Day is Monday at 8 00. Elementary graduation Tuesday June 6 at 9 00. Final graduation Tuesday June 6 at 8 30 with J L Yaden of Moultrie Georgia delivering the address. Names include Mary Allen Rebecca Campbell Christine Davis Marjorie Elder Georgina Gonzalez Barbara Harden Betty Ann Lewis Catherine Souter. All events in the school chapel. Friends invited.
Thomasville churches dedicate a centennial observance for the YMCA with Dr. Josiah Crudupp of Mercer University as speaker at the First Presbyterian Church at 8:00 P.M. The talk titled The Relationship of the Churches and the Y M C A highlights education, faith, and community needs amid national upheaval.
The Teen-Canteen graduating members will be honored at an outdoor supper Monday evening at Balfour's camp. Parents should provide transportation and meet at the YMCA at 6 30 p m. The event marks the club's closing social before fall reorganization.
The Methodist Vacation Church School starts Monday at 9 30 for two weeks. All children in Beginners Primary Junior and Intermediate Departments are invited and parental cooperation is urged. Sessions run weekdays from 9 30 to 12 00.
The piece notes the 1944 class graduation with honors for Marjorie Lawing and Robert E. Allen, remarks on heat in the auditorium, and mentions a large colored-school graduation. It also covers Allied advances toward Rome, air moves toward Russia, and Japan's intensified campaign in China, framing war anxieties alongside local education themes.
Miss Margaret Powell, bride elect to Ensign Langdon Flowers, received multiple entertainments before the 8:30 pm Presbyterian church wedding. Attendees included Mrs. Jeffries, Mrs. Watt, and numerous Powell and Flowers family members, with linen show ers, a country club party, and a luncheon at Miss Jane Harrell s home on Washington Street. The events highlighted gifts, decorations, and social support ahead of the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Roy Reagan of Ochlochnee receive word their son Pvt Luke J Reagan has been promoted to sergeant. He is stationed at a replacement center in New Guinea and has served since June 5 1943.
Langdon Strong Flowers of Thomasville Georgia was among more than 1150 midshipmen graduated May 31 1944 from the U S Naval Reserve Midshipmen School on the University of Notre Dame campus Indiana He received a commission as ensign in the Navy Reserve.
Captain John Dixon Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon of Thomasville, has been promoted after three years in service. Stationed at Fort Worth Texas, he serves as an aviation instructor and earned multiple promotions for outstanding work. Local friends celebrate the achievement of this popular graduate.
Lt Jane E O Quinn of Thomasville Ga graduated from the Army School of Air Evacuation at Bowman Field Louisville Ky The eight week flight nurse course concluded with a diploma ceremony in the chapel of the First Troop Carrier Command Base She entered the army May 1 1943 trained in Greensboro NC and Montgomery Ala earned her nurses certificate in 1941 daughter of Mr and Mrs J H O Quinn of 123 Seward Street Thomasville Ga
Kiwanis club past presidents were guests and led the meeting program with Charlie Pittman as program chairman. The group traced the club’s roots from a former Lions club formed in 1922 to join Kiwanis in 1926, recalling early leaders and member counts, with remarks on service to underprivileged children and interfaith friendship.
The second in the series of pre camp weekend troop camps is being held at Camp Frances Archbold this weekend. Girl Scout leaders and parents serve as counselors as summer camping opens June 14 with Brownie and 7 to 10 year olds. Applications remain for later periods and activities include swimming, life saving, trail cookery, handicraft, singing and dramatics. Tallahassee and Thomasville groups share camp use with sponsorship by James Crowley.
An Associational Young People’s Council will meet at the First Baptist Church in Pavo on Thursday June 8 at 11 oclock. Miss Pearl Todd, a former missionary to China, will deliver the missionary message. Car will be provided for attendees at this Young People’s Rally.
The Y W A of the First Baptist Church will meet Monday evening at 8 o clock at Miss Alice Dickey s home 322 East Jackson Street. It is hoped every member will be present.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church hosts a tea for the Vashti graduating class tomorrow afternoon at o clock. Eight girls are listed: Mary Allen, Rebecca Tampbell, Christine Davis, Marjorie Elder, Georgina Gonzalez, Barbara Harden, Betty Ann Lewis, and Catherine Souter.
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