Graduation class debate on county high school consolidation
The article notes 72 graduates in Thomasville versus larger totals in Cairo Moultrie Valdosta and Tifton and argues consolidation into a single county high school could provide equal diversified education. It praises Thomasville for supporting county students while maintaining an independent system and mentions a 15 mill county education tax versus 10 mills in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Cairo
Moultrie
Valdosta
Tifton
State Board of ‘Education
The Shooting of Birds and Boys with Air Rifles
A commentary argues it is illegal to kill birds in Georgia and condemns boys using air rifles and shotguns. It cites harm to people and property, blames parents for supplying weapons, and warns about dangerous cartridge explosions. The piece calls for action and policing to curb the activity.
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Georgia
Fishing season sparks rush as open waters lure crowds
The article notes many fishermen return to open waters after a close season, filling roads with cars and tackles. It contrasts fishing and hunting seasons, praising conservation aims and noting high hunting, fishing costs and the excitement of landing fish like perch. It also mentions graduation, highway deaths, and Sherrod's courage.
Power rate proposal to fund community centers in Thomasville and Quitman
The articles discuss a plan to raise water and light rates by 10 percent for three years in Thomasville and Quitman to fund a gymnasium and two community centers for white and colored residents. If $150,000 is reached in two and a half years the increase ends. The plan spreads the cost across all city elements and aims to avoid bonds, with broad support from large users who see benefits to schools and local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Quitman
Quitman Free Press
Times-Enterprise
Parody of Opinion and Local Affairs Sparks Debate
The column riffs on laziness and work duty, hat prices, Russia’s blockade, and politics. It mentions a candidate for a position climbing the ladder, quotes about peace, and students or adults using new athletic buildings to be funded by a raise in light rates.
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Russia
Marriage plans test loyalties in plantation tale
Robin and Ellen seek a private arrangement to care for Jimmy with a cottage on the Lucien plantation. Hildred agrees to discuss the matter with Mr. Lucien, hoping to secure Jimmy’s future in exchange for marriage. Mrs. McNaughten leaves for Atlanta as Randy faces a operation with his wife.
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Robin
Ellen
Hildred
Lone
Len
Jimmy
Miss Hilred
Lucien
Atlanta
Park Bench Farewell to a Soldier and His Love
In a small Manhattan park a boy and a girl share a tense moment as a liner America departs. The ship evokes memories of war and homecoming while the couple faces an uncertain future. A girl with crutches offers support as the man prepares to depart with an old frayed army jacket.
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Hal Boyle
Manhattan
America
Helen
Waite Jr elected president of Bainbridge Lions Club
W S Waite Jr a popular local businessman and Western Auto Associate Store owner was chosen president of the Bainbridge Lions Club at a Friday luncheon meeting held at the Stephen Decatur Hotel. Other officers include R E Rowan first vice president W N Hitton second vice president R W Rollins secretary Harry Thon treasurer Girard Kwilecki tail twister Willis Conger and Lion Tanner Dick Adams. Directors named O A Kitchings Jr and Sam Pettyjohn two year terms with S Marvin Griffin and H L Ringwalt as one year directors.
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W. S. Waite, JR
Bainbridge Lions
Bainbridge
Western Auto
S Bainbridge Lions Club
Stephen Decatur Hotel
R. E. Rowan
W. N. Hitton
R. W. Rollins
Harry Thon
Girard Kwilecki
Willis Conger
Lion Tanner
Dick Adams
O. A. Kitchengs, Jr
Sam Pettyjohn
S. Marvin Griffin
H. L. Ringwailt
Bainbridge Catholic Services for Sunday Mass
St Joseph's Catholic church in Bainbridge Georgia offers Sunday Mass at 10 with confessions heard before Mass.
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Bainbridge
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Bainbridge, Ga
California Woman Testifies How Son Shot His Father
Mrs. Gladys Weitzel testified at a coroner's jury in Los Angeles about her 13-year-old son Bobby firing seven times at Elmer L. Weitzel, deputy city attorney of Glendale. The jury ruled the death a homicide and urged that Bobby be held to answer.
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Los Angeles
Gladys Weitzel
Elmer L. Weitzel
Weitzel
Glendale
Davenport
Bobby
Grady Farm Bureau Market Busy as Okra Sales Rise
Cairo June 5 Grady Farm Bureau Market remains busy as okra volume grows said manager Eugene Shiver. Okra to be the volume item for weeks with pole beans and squash still selling in good quantities and demand remains strong.
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Grady Farm Bureau
Cairo
Grady
Farm Bureau
Eugene Shiver
Excavated Lebanon Skeleton Shipped to U S Egbert Arrives in New York
The eight year old skeleton Egbert from Ksar Akil Lebanon arrived in New York aboard the Marine Carp with 140 boxes of specimens. Rev Joseph Murphy of Lexington Mass and the Fordham Boston College expedition led by J Franklin Ewing named Egbert. Harvard scientists will study before the skeleton returns to Lebanon.
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New York
Egbert
Lebanon
New York City
Ksar-Akil
Antelias Valley
Beirut
Joseph Murphy
Lexington Mass
Boston College-Fordham University
Ksar’Akil
J. Franklin Ewing
Fordham
Father Murphy
Harvard University
National Museum
Cairo High School to Add Art and Occupations Courses
Cairo expects to add arts and occupations courses for the 1948 49 term. A new vocational building with two classrooms and a shop will be built on the south edge of the campus near the cooperative canning plant. The project aims to house agriculture and industrial arts and accelerate campus improvements. The county board also plans sanitation upgrades at rural schools, summer bus driver and janitor repairs, and the sale of six old county buses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
County Education Board
Co-Operative Canning
Okra Prices Stabilize After Weather Damage Fluctuations
Prices for okra fluctuated in recent days due to weather damage causing varied quality. The latest reports show more uniform quality with top prices around seven dollars per hamper.
Northern dictator killed in blast amid train bombing
Mukden reports a northern dictator died from injuries after his train was bombed by Chinese airmen. Tokyo confirms the death kept secret while Hoover forces maintain dominance as state contests wind down to follower satisfaction. Baptist Baraca Philathea convention opens in Albany with Judge Roscoe Luke of Thomasville among speakers. City Council rejects hiring a city engineer for Thomasville as Aldermen Tittle and Jeffries file committee reports.
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Mukden
Tokyo
Chang
Hoover
Baptist Baraca-Philuthea
Albany
Roscoe Luke
Thomasville
Tittle and
Jeffries
Episcopal Service in Cairo Sunday
Rev. George W. Shirley of St. Thomas Church Thomasville will celebrate Holy Communion at 9 o clock Sunday in the Cairo Women’s Club building. All Episcopalians and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
George W._ Shirley
Thomasville
Women’s Club
St Augustine Parish Church Services This Sunday
St Augustine's Catholic Church announces Sunday Mass at 8 and weekday Mass at 8. Confessions are on Saturday night from 7 to 8.
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St. Augustine’s Catholic
St. Augustine’s
Meigs Churches Welcome All For Sunday Services
Meigs on June 6 invites all denominations to attend Sunday services at the Meigs Methodist and Baptist churches. Sunday school for all ages will precede worship with inspirational lessons by capable teachers. The joint church bus will run through rural areas. Visitors and strangers are warmly welcome to attend with family and friends.
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Meigs
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