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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1934
Page
6
Five nurses care for the five Dionne sisters on their eighth day of life. All five infants are underweight and jaundiced. A new incubator arrived, with Marie weighing one pound ten ounces receiving special attention while her siblings remain in another. Dr A R Dafoe remains hopeful though the situation is hazardous. Exhibition plans for the Chicago World's Fair have been dropped.
In Los Angeles a 21 year old son who confessed to killing his mother Carrie L. Payne 45 and her 14 year old son Robert awaits a meeting with his father Lucius S. Payne St Louis utilities magnate. Police hope the encounter will shed light on the motive described by the youth as an impulse and little things.
Millen Georgia endured three days of heavy rainfall as the canal surrounding the town overflowed 50 to 100 feet on both sides. Evacuations occurred on the east side while streets and parks flooded and water service was disrupted by a mains washout. Crop damage was feared across southern and eastern Georgia with fields washed out and crops late or destroyed.
Six year old June Robles may perform as a vaudeville act or movie actress for four weeks in California or elsewhere. Her father Fernando Robles received offers worth $1,000 weekly and plans to set aside $1,500 of earnings as a reward for her kidnapers.
The late Lou Wescott Beck and his Newfoundland Rufus dedicated 15 years to desert rescues in Death Valley. Rufus carried water, found water holes, and aided 33 people solo, with Beck and the dog saving about 400 travelers in total. Beck secured a $100,000 government grant to mark desert trails. Tomorrow: The Mouse-power spinning mill.
Fred Scott announces candidacy for State Senate Seventh Senatorial District covering Thomas Brooks and Grady counties in the September 12 1934 primary. He pledges to lower taxes support common schools and keep teachers and Confederate veterans paid and schools open nine months. He endorses the governor and urges voter support. He also notes past tenure in the last legislature and requests votes and influence.
To White Voters and Citizens of Thomas County, D Roy Hay announces his bid for the unexpired term as judge of the City Court of Thomasville. He promises economical, fair court administration, safeguards rights, and says he would refund one fourth of the salary to taxpayers. He cites eight years as mayor and police court experience as his record.
A candidate for Judge of the City Court of Thomasville announces seeking the unexpired term. He will perform duties to the best of his ability and accept a salary of 2400.00 per year from the start. The filing notes a Democratic primary set for September 12, 1934 and mentions prior entry into the race.
To the voters of Thomagy County a candidate announces run for City Court Judge subject to a Democratic Primary on September 12. The pledge promises faithful impartial duties and budgetary restraint while protecting defendants constitutional right to a trial by jury. those waiving the right receive a cautionary note.
Mr W J Van over of Rome Kentucky says he is 71 and has used Thedford s Black Draught for about forty years. He keeps a package at home and takes it for relief when bilious dizzy or head swimming. The product is described as a pure vegetable laxative.
The speaker endorses the Grand Jury recommendation to reduce the salary from $4500 to $2400 and declares the change effective from taking office. He thanks county friends for their support and seeks continued cooperation.
The County Commissioner announces reelection candidacy for Coolidge Bullabie and Merrillville districts in the September 12 primary. He thanks supporters and pledges to prove worthy of loyalty and confidence.
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