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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1938
Page
6
In Sittingbourne a wedding unfolds with the bridegroom collapsing during the vows yet the ceremony proceeds. Guests remain seated as the groom recovers while the rest of the service continues with the couple exchanging rings and celebration plans ahead.
The Scott home on Glenwood nears occupancy with most brick work done and many workers on site. Builder B L Brewton & Son plans another attractive Gordon Avenue residence for Mrs Taylor Mitchell Jr. Madam Rumor cites new Madison Street service stations and rising regional business activity. Sprinklered warehouse space is urged to attract a major distributor to Thomasville, with local investors urged to build now amid favorable rates.
During the ceremony a bridegroom collapsed at the altar. The bride, best man, and vicar aided him while a congregant fetched water. He revived within minutes and continued with the rites.
Radio listings show NBC East and West networks with varied programs from morning through late night. Notable items include Spanish Revue Orchestra, Press-Radio News, Paul Douglas on Sports, religious segments, symphonic broadcasts, orchestras, and musical variety shows across time blocks on NBC and WJZ networks.
Radio lineup lists 1:00 Kidoodlers Quartet to 11:50 Hendersons Orchestra on NBC WEAF RED network. Programs include Vincente Gomez & Guitar, Aunt Fannie Sun Dinner, Sunday Divers, Romance Melodies, Supreme Serenaders, World Is Yours drama, Marion Talley, Newsreel, Catholic service, Jack Benny show, Merry Go Round, Album of Music, U of Chicago Roundtable, Stan Norris, Press Radio News, Ray Kinney, Larry Clinton Orchestra and more.
A dense listing of radio programs across slots from 1:00 p m to 7:30 p m and beyond feature orchestras, vocal groups, and dramatic shows. Notable names include Watberg Brown, Pan American Broadcast, Kaw City Texas Rangers, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Leighton Noble Orchestra, Nat Brandwynne Orchestra, William Primrose, Tyrones Power Playhouse, and Irene Rich.
A fragment listing Bainbridge city offices including Mayor Office Police Department Fire Department City Clerk Water Works and Riverside Bainbridge Hospital. It notes the hospital and local agencies and mentions the sheriff’s office and Bainbridge Hospital.
Bainbridge Georgia saw forty three students graduate last night at the high school auditorium. Valedictorian Mary Lightfoot Elcan and salutatorian Margaret Smith led addresses as seniors received diplomas and certificates amid a crowd of family and faculty.
Bainbridge Ga June 4 Mrs Harry LeGette entertained at her Broughton street home in compliment to Mrs Robert Higdon Five tables of bridge were played with garden arrangements of shasta guigies lemon lilies roses and amulas High score earned a box of dusting powder and the honoree received hose A dainty cold course and iced tea ended the gathering Names of players include Mrs Robert Higdon Mrs Grace Baggs Mrs William Simmons Mrs Thomas R Simmons and others
Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announces a monster welcome for the first barge inaugurating the Bainbridge New Orleans Barge Line. A large parade, decorations, concerts, speeches, and numerous amusements are planned with thousands of visitors expected.
Bainbridge Ga June 4 Mr A Jones of Brinson formally announces for county commissioner from the west side of Flint River District No 2 He moved to Decatur county 43 years ago as a youth and worked at Warren Lumber Company He was cashier and director of Citizens Bank of Brinson for 13 years holds farming and sawmill interests and has served on the Decatur County Board of Education for 16 years plus as Brinson School trustee He is active in the county Democratic Executive Committee and friends urged him to run for commissioner.
Bainbridge Ga June 4 Joe T Lassie of Attapulgus announces his bid for Decatur County Fourth District Commissioner. A noted shade leaf tobacco grower he previously worked at First National Bank 1912 1922 aside from wartime service. Friends cite his business sense as a key asset for county affairs.
Bainbudee residents and friends converge in the city for a weekend visit with families including Mrs Simmons and Mr Simmons. Norman Jack returns to spend the summer with relatives. Miss Virginia Zaehert, a former student at Northwestern College, visits. Several residents travel to Atlanta and Rome for business and graduation events at Shorter College.
In Bainbridge Georgia on Wednesday evening a kitchen shower was held at Mrs. Otto Carter’s home for bride-elect Amy D Westcrook. Guests arrived with songs and gifts including kitchen utensils delivered in a wagon pulled by Master Wendell Carter.
Britain launches a wartime veterinary program to combat cattle disease. About 1000 veterinarians will be enlisted from major cities to operate under a national service aimed at protecting livestock worth millions and reducing losses.
Papeete Tahiti expels two writers an American and an Australian under a decree allowing deportation of undesirables without appeal. The move aims to guard the island from being seen as a tropical Barbary Coast and to uphold the government’s policy.
Whigham Georgia June 4. Mr. Clay C G Haynes and Mr H Fo Jennimes of Nashville Tong are spending several days this week with Mrs. Norward Clark and family. Miss Eunice Swicord of Defuniak Springs with Miss Louise and Evelyn Trilock of Whisham visited Monticello Pra with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Garland. Mr Jay Christopher left Wednesday for New York City to visit his brother Wayne Christopher. Mrs Z B MeNent of Pensacola Fla is visiting here with her sister Mrs BE Coleman. Mrs Dewitt Trijock spent several days in Monticello Fla this week with the Garlands. Mr Sam Lester of Havianas Fla was a business visitor in Whipham Friday morning.
The Thomasville light plant installs a 2500 kW General Electric turbine, the fourth unit at the site. Test runs showed substantial coal savings and preparations continue for full operation. Supt Ro Pringle and Engineer Ramsey Wheeler oversaw the setup with renovations including a new crane, enlarged cooling pond, and updated control boards.
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