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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1971
Page
3
James K. Hubbard, manager of the local Southern Bell operation, said the new touch tone dialing is scheduled to begin here about the middle of the month. The spotlight on the city notes the system will handle about 500 calls a day.
The article profiles Donald M. Kendall, longtime Pepsi leader and wartime aviator, whose rapid ascent included overseas expansion, tripled sales, and the 1963 presidency. It notes his merger with Frito-Lay and his 1965 leadership of NAB under President Nixon, highlighting his influence in national employment initiatives.
Washington reports say James R. Hoffa will relinquish his 14 year reign as Teamsters president from prison. He endorsed Frank E. Fitzsimmons as successor and may resign before or at the Miami Beach convention opening July 5. Hoffa’s fate hinges on parole and ongoing legal battles.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Doyle Conner out-milked Georgia’s Tommy Irvin two quarts to a pint in a three minute milking contest opening Daily Month. Irvin was hindered by a kicking cow. The event drew state agriculture leaders and news crews.
C&S Bank in David Howard’s lead announces awards honoring three residents for ideas during Bank Week. Mrs. Kenneth Miller's Youth Day plan will be implemented. Mrs. James Thomas' forums for students and women will be pursued. Frank Branda urged a more mature receptionist. The bank shifted to front lobby improvements and will host forums for women and businesspeople this fall.
Deaths include Jeffery Scott Martin 2 of Thomasville from Archbold Memorial Hospital with services at Whiddon’s Chapel and burial Laurel Hill Cemetery. Nettie M. Coker 65 of Slocomb born in Slocomb dies in Whigham Nursing Home with service in Dothan Alabama. John Oliver Williamson 72 of Thomasville dies at Archbold Memorial Hospital. services at Dekle Funeral Chapel with burial Big Creek Cemetery. William Troy Hatcher 78 of Thomasville area dies at home. service at Kirkland Cray-Hughes with burial Boston Cemetery. Survivors listed for each, including spouses, children and relatives.
Services for Mellissa Bench 54 of Tallahassee who died Wednesday at home after a brief illness will be announced by Hatcher Peoples Funeral Home. She was formerly of Thomasville.
A memorial service will be held Saturday morning at St Thomas Episcopal Church with Rev Harry Babbit officiating for Louis T. Shepherd Jr. of Tallahassee and his brother Sidney Shepherd. The event marks the continued prominence of the Shepherd family in the community.
American Legion Post 519 will meet a new slate of officers at 4040 Pam Sunday. The post is located at 312 Hopkins St.
The market extended its Tuesday rally with moderate climbs across sectors. The Dow Jones industrial average rose to 923.97 as oils drugs and chemicals led advances and Penn Central also traded higher along with other top issues.
Georgia cattle markets posted 3,600 head receipts, up from 3,200 last Wednesday across six markets. Slaughter steers brought 28.00 to 30.50, heifers 26.50 to 29.75, cows 16.50 to 24.00, calves and vealers with values listed, and feeder steers at 37.00 to 44.00 for various weights. In Thomasville and Atlanta reports hogs and poultry moved with steady bids and farm prices noted for live broilers and turkeys.
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