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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1967
Page
7
Mrs. J. T. Heeth, 87, cherished by train crews who adopted her as the waving girl for decades. From her front porch she signals trains nightly with a flashlight and recalls the kindness of the railroad men who left gifts each Christmas Eve.
Photo-Joe Palmer recalls Mrs. Heeth known as the Waving Girl who waved to trains as they passed by the ACL tracks. She tended flowers and yard while trains switched cars, noting fewer trains now. Neighbors and friends visit daily on her front porch with a breeze cooling the afternoon. She calls herself the world's richest woman for having hundreds of friends.
U N Security Council members fail to reach accord on measures to ease the Middle East crisis amid a gulf blockade stalemate. In Amman King Hussein warns against political maneuvering as Ahmed Shukairy urges Arabs to wage holy war against Israel.
Graduation exercises for Vashti High School's 1967 class were held at First Methodist Church. Speeches by Trabel Keener and Frances McEnroe highlighted departing to serve and entering to learn. Elaine Reid received a Pilot Club Award. Maureen Otis and Frances McEnroe wore gold tassels. seniors include Reid Otis McEnroe Calder Keener Moore. A school picnic followed.
Mostly cloudy and mild today with occasional light rain or drizzle across the south tonight. Partial clearing and warmer Sunday with highs 66 to 72 north and 72 to 76 south. Tonight lows 54 to 62 and Sunday highs 76 to 84.
MORGANFIELD Ky Raleigh Taylor of 1103 North Oak St Thomasville Ga has received his certificate of graduation from Breckinridge Job Corps Center He completed five phases of vocational training in retail selling and was enrolled in skill related academic classes.
William Ditchman used a blow torch to prepare a house for painting and started a blaze in London. Houseowner Harry Fersht claimed $5,146 in damages in court. The judge found Ditchman responsible but ordered damages assessment.
The Associated Press reports five people died in Georgia traffic incidents on Friday. Three Harper High School students Elijah Sullivan Mose Davis and Hendrick Green, ages 14 18 and 17, were killed in an Atlanta street collision. Two other teenagers in the car were injured. In addition a Carlton man Raymond Waller 31 died in a trailer truck and pickup crash near Athens and Sandra Marie French 22 of Atlanta died in a head on collision south of Butler.
Cairo Franklin Harrison Voyles 57 of Cairo died unexpectedly Friday Services at 4 32 pm Sunday at Clark Funeral Home chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery Surviving wife five sons one daughter four brothers five sisters and four grandchildren
William Braswell Bud Clements 53 of Cairo died Friday at a Veterans Administration hospital in Lake City Florida. Services set for 3 p m Sunday at Clark Funeral Home chapel with Revs Lester Parks and Billy Majors officiating. Burial will be in Cairo Cemetery. Survived by two sisters Mrs J A Nixon and Mrs Elvin Faircloth, both of Cairo.
Mrs. Susie Wilson 73 of 2238 College Ave died Tuesday. Services 3:30 p m Sunday at Quitman Church of Christ, burial Groom's Funeral Home Mt Oliver Cemetery. Survived by five sons Frank Stephen Leroy Calvin Isaac Wilson all Thomasville. two daughters Susie Carr Boston Olina Johnson Miami. two sisters Mary Jane Banks Boston Lizzie Toliver Miami. 42 grandchildren 15 great great grandchildren.
Isaiah Barber formerly of Thomas County died Monday and services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church Barwick conducted by Rev F D Martin. Burial follows in the church cemetery by Hadley Funeral Home. He is survived by Isaiah Barber Jr. Miami a brother Dock Barber Thomasville and three sisters Lorene Cain Thomasville Leannie Marshall Barwick and Corine Brewer Miami.
A three year old girl remained in critical condition with serious head injuries after a two car crash at County Line Road Ga 202. Deborah Diane Morris 3 was injured along with her mother Mrs Thomas William Morris 22 of Cordele and a driver William J Jackson Jr 61 of 800 W Jackson Jr. All were hospitalized with varying injuries. The accident occurred about 2 30 pm yesterday as the Morris party were en route to Ochlochnee from Archbold Memorial Hospital after visiting Central High’s graduation. The state trooper investigated and an operation for the girl was planned for today.
Dr. Charles McDaniel will deliver the commencement address for Walton Division of the Thomas Area Technical School 1967 graduating class. The ceremony is Wednesday at 8 30 p m at Greater Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Fifty three students will receive diplomas in auto body repair auto mechanics brick masonry business education carpentry and cabinetmaking and radio and television repair. The class marks the third graduation in four years. Names include Rosa L Andrews Gloria Barnes Samuel Blalock Alfredie Blue Joseph Bowen Dorothy J Brooks Hildred J Bryant Rosamond Cromartie Carolyn Cullers Snella Dennis Evelyn Drew James Dumas Jr Hazel J Everett Bessie M Francis Minnie P Glanton Ezekiel R Glenn Lilla J Gray Rhynette D Gray Linda G Grubbs Ophelia Gary Johnnie J Hull James L Hinson Claudia Hobbs Famnie Jackson Willie L Jackson Lizzie M Joiner Jessie Kirksey Jimmie L Moore Theresa McIntyre Dorothy Revels Jackie Scott Evelyn Smith Walter Smith Estela Y Wade Ollie M Washington Rosa Washington Moses Watkins Jr Delois Ward John C H Weston David Williams Frank Williams Marentha Williams Barbara A Williford Mary L Lane
The Cairo Recreation Department hosts a Monday fishing rodeo at the Cairo Country Club lake starting at 9 a.m. Pupils from grades 1 through 12 compete in three age groups for two prizes each: biggest fish and most fish caught. Prizes include rods reels tackle boxes and other gear.
Members of the Thomas County Farm Bureau will gather Monday at 8 30 p m at the bureau office. President J L White will preside over the meeting and discuss farm affairs.
One hundred nine students received diplomas at Mitchell County High School annual commencement in Mitchell. Honor graduates participated with Marcia Jean Hilliard giving the welcome and Anne Douglas Collins leading the prayer. Cadet B Cox II introduced Dr. Raymond Hunter of Valdosta State College as speaker.
Eight local youths from Thomasville and Thomas County attend a week long Boys State program in Atlanta from Sunday through June 10. Sponsored by American Legion posts 31 222 and 198, the group includes Farris Cline Bradley Williams Hardin Reichert Adams and Smith with chaperones Carter Truitt Peterman and Miller.
U.S. Marines and South Vietnamese forces press Operation Union 2 against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong units. Reports say 117 enemy troops killed with ongoing air strikes and artillery support near Tam Ky and Dons Ha, within Leatherneck Square.
Rev. Quenton L. Barns will deliver the sermon I Have Heard of Thee By The Hearing Of The Ear But Now Mine Eyes Seeth Thee at 11 a.m. worship. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Training Union at 7 p.m. An 8 p.m. Book of Jonah study follows. GA's and Sunbeams meet Monday at 4 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 8. Vacation Bible School prep day June 10 from 9 to 11 a.m.
The Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses at 121 Tower St hosts a public talk at 3 p.m. Sunday titled Psalms Beautiful Guide to Life by D Matzke. A weekly Watchtower Study follows titled Goodness Is To Be Manifested.
North Side Baptist Mission plans Homecoming Sunday with 11 am service led by Rev. J. Wallace Little. A tent revival two years ago grew to 150 members, and a new building was completed last October. Dinner will be served on the church grounds afterward.
Revival services begin Monday at Mt Olive Primitive Baptist Church Fletcher and Jones Streets and run through June 16. Evening services start at 7 30 PM. Rev Jimmy Williams notes the revival will be conducted by Rev W H Maxwell from Florida.
Rev Byron Nelson of Cairo will guest speak at Camilla Southside Baptist Church summer revival from tomorrow through June. Evening sermons at 8 with pre-service singing at 7 45 or 7 30 midweek. Music directed by Zack Worsham and Rev Jack Clark extends welcome. Vacation Bible School runs June 5 to 8 from 8 30 to 11 daily.
West Side Baptist Church will host Grady Burgess of Dawson Street Baptist as speaker for both services tomorrow. Sunday School starts 10 a.m. Training Union at 7 p.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Deacons meet Tuesday 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p.m. followed by business conference and choir practice.
Friendship Presbyterian Church announces a school start at 9 45 a m tomorrow followed by morning worship at 11. Holy Communion will be observed Sunday morning. The communion meditation is Ministers of a New Covenant. Women of the Church meet Tuesday at 9 30 a m for circle. Wednesday fellowship and prayer meeting at 7 30 while the session meets at 8 30 after the gathering.
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