Local Soldier Duren to Be Buried in Thomasville
The final rites for Jack Durren son of Mrs. Lee W Duren will be conducted by Rev Lawton Allen at the local Post and Legion Post. Burial will be at Laurel Cemetery after body arrival from Europe where he was killed in action March 16 1945 in the Hardt Mountains of Eastern France. A letter from military officials praised his heroism and sacrifice. Temporary burial was at the Newville en Condras Military Cemetery Belgium.
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AL. S.N
Lee W ‘Duren
Lawton Alien
Laureltery
Hardt Mountains
Hastern
France
I. S
Cemtery
Newvill-en-Condras
Liege
Belgium
George Willis Loses Barn By Fire In Morning
A barn behind Mr. and Mrs. George Willis on Boston road burned early this morning. The fire destroyed the barn and all contents including tools, hay, and supplies. Cause unknown but possible cigarette. no insurance coverage. Loss to owners is not yet estimated.
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George Willis
Boston
Knoxville Sets All-Time Traffic Deaths Record
Knoxville Tennessee reported zero traffic fatalities over a period ending Friday, setting an all-time record for consecutive days without a road death. Local officials attributed the milestone to improved enforcement and safety campaigns.
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Knoxville
Knoxille
Tenn
Diplomas Awarded To 69 THS Graduates In 1949 Ceremony
Thomasville High School honored 69 graduates in a ceremony at the municipal auditorium. Dr. Mark Smith urged courage and ethics in his address titled Just for Today. awards included Legion Medal to Cortez Cooper and DAR prize to Mary Kathleen Harper.
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Thomasville High School
Municipal Auditorium
THS
Uehle
Isle
Board of Education
Cortez Jooper
Osco Hughes
J. Harvey Clark
American Legion Post
Cortez Cooper
W. D. Hargrave
DAR
Shower Hosts Miss Knowles- Rehberg Wedding Soon
Miss Knowles Rehberg engaged to Cairo man Mr. Co J Rehberg. Shower given by Mrs. Cecil Lawhorn at 314 Young Street featured gladiolas blue hydrangeas and cakes. Attendees included Mrs. Clyde Fuller Mrs. G L Fricks Miss Lella Knowles and Miss Edna Rehberg among others.
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Lillian_ Knowles
Co. J Rehberg
Cairo
Cecil Lawhorn
Young Street
Mes
Clyde Fuller
G. L. Fricks
Juanita Bentley
Lella Knowles
Jack Sykes
Ralph Jones
R. W. Layhorn
Hazel Gulledge
Gladys Rehberg
Cherie Ann Bentley
Louise Hudson
Jess Knowles
Charles Rehbert
Clarence Crew
Edna Rehberg
Miss Claire Flowers To Receive Duke A B Degree
Miss Claire Howard Flowers of Thomasville daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Flowers is set to earn the AB degree at Duke University's 98th Commencement on Monday June 6 at 10 30 in Duke Indoor Stadium. A Duke student she is active in drama and campus clubs including Duke Players Hoof and Horn Alpha Delta Pi and has been named to the Dean's List.
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Claire Howard Flowers
Robert “Flowers
Thomasville
Duke University
Duke
Miss Flowers
National Dramatic Society
Duke Players
Hoof and Horn
Alpha Delta Pi
Fifty Women in Penn Celebrate Old Maid's Day
Fifty unmarried women in Norristown Pennsylvania marked Old Maid's Day on June 4 proudly celebrating their status. They gathered to share stories, wear pins, and toast their single life with humor and camaraderie.
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Penn
Norriston
Briarcliff Garden Club Discontinues Summer Meetings
Briarcliff Circle votes to suspend meetings for summer at a session at Mrs. J. P. Scott home. Under Mrs. Wallace Neel leadership, members will continue projects and resume regular meetings in September. Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Whitehurst hostesses aided by Mrs. Mapearlton.
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Briarcliff Circle
Briarcliff Garden Club
J. P. Scott
Wallace Neel
Scott
Jack Whitehurst
Mapearlton
Engaged: Miss Gwen Walker to Edward T Womble Jr
Announcement of the engagement and upcoming marriage between Miss Gwen Walker of Columbus and Thomasville to Edward T Womble Jr of Jacksonville Florida. The wedding is set for July 1 in Thomasville with plans to reside in Jacksonville after the ceremony and trip.
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Gwen Walker
Edward T. Womble, JR
Columbus
Thomasville
Edward T. Womble Jr
Jacksonville
Fla
R. K. Walker
Georgia Southwestern College
Kappa Gamma Sigma
Sam Hjort Votes To Join City Of Thomansville
Sam C Hjort argues for extending Thomansville city limits citing moral obligation to a community that supplied water lights and schools. He notes insurance and utility savings but expects taxes may rise later, saying he is willing to pay his part and hopes others vote to extend city limits.
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Thomasville
Sam C. Hjort
Summer School Opens Monday Morning Here
Patrons learn Susatabe School will open Monday June 6 at 9 o’clock. Pupils with conditions are urged to attend summer school to advance their work. If they fail in regular session makeup is hard in September. Summer school fees: one subject six dollars, two subjects eight dollars, each extra subject two dollars. Advanced half grade nine dollars. Eight weeks nine dollars. All classes for elementary grade.
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Susatabe School
Governor Talmadge urged to fix bridges and widen Smith Avenue
The article notes Governor Talmadge’s Thomasville visits, urging action on paving and bridge repairs. It highlights the Qochjooochee River bridge near Coolidge, Smith Avenue widening, and market grounds paving as urgent needs. It credits local advocates and promises from Acting Governor Thompson, urging Talmadge to act this time.
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Chastain
Thomas County Oy
Coolidge
Thomasville
Smith Avenue
M. E. Thompson
Fire Dpt Fights Kitchen Blaze at Wesley Vonier Home
Firefighters answered a call to extinguish a fire at 313 MacIntyre Street the home of Wesley Vonier. The rear of the house burned while crews used fog nozzles and 400 gallons from the truck tank. no hydrant was nearby and the kitchen was cited as the likely start.
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MacIntyre Street
Wesley Vonier
Special Tests Offered For Final Exams This Summer
School ends with Junior and Senior high classes in the Junior high building. Special tests are for pupils ill during final exams and can be taken June 6 to 10 or July 11 to 14, with June 6 to 10 preferred. Patrons must apply to the principal for permission to take makeup tests. Signed H. R. Mabler Superintendent.
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H. R. Mabler
Let's All Pull Together for Community Improvement
A call for unity to fund bigger schools amenities and utilities to support growth. Proponents argue enhanced facilities and services will create jobs and boost the local economy, with few reasons cited to oppose.
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