Farewell Talk Highlights Rotary Guest's American World View
Rigopoulou guest of the club on her first week after landing. She delivered a farewell talk praising American methods and their fortitude. The evening honored Dr Charlie Toole departing for Temple Texas with his wife Em. Rotarians welcomed several visitors and noted the strong attendance.
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Rigopoulou
Rotary
Genes
Rotar
Ro- Kary Chiba
Vin
Watt
Robert Heinigahn
Charlie Toole
Lovely
Temple
Texas
Nfe
Bolling
Jones
Jin- Fight
Charlie Wall
Sary
Thomasville
Emly, Searcy
Nell Leach
Em’ Toole
Lillian Heinsohn
Bill Arnold
Bill
Luncheon Honors Miss Robinson Bride Elect
Mrs. Kent Sanders and daughters hosted a luncheon in honor of Miss Patsy Sanders Robinson at the Plantation Room of the Hotel Beall. Guests included Misses Musidore and Phyllis Jordan and Anne Peyton with centerpieces of roses and Queen Annes lace, and fortunes as favors.
Pavo Baptists Plan Vacation Bible School
The Pavo Baptist Church schedules a Bible School from 3 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. with Rev. Gibbs as pastor guiding. Betty Jean Dorothy serves as principal with departments led by Dorminy Herndon McPherson Phillips Mathews Thompson and others teaching primary and beginner classes.
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Pavo Baptists
Petro
Pavo Baptist
Ye Church
8. Gibbs
Betty Jean Dorthy
W. D. Dorminby
H. Herndon
H. W
Graduation Reflections and Local Civic Notes in Thomasville
Local column reflects on graduation pride in Thomasville, urging support for graduates as they pursue training or work. Readers comment on road safety, parking etiquette, library honor and summer school, with reminders about responsible driving and parental supervision for students to avoid a lost year.
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Thomasville
Dawson
Washington
Glenwood
Clay
Boston Baptist Vacation Bible School Opens
The Boston Baptist Church launched its annual Vacation Bible School at 9 a.m. with registrations and a parade through the main business district. Classes run 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily for children from age 3, with nursery hours 9 to 10:30 a.m. and Friday features a picnic lunch and parent showcase of week’s work.
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Boston
Boston Baptist Church
Scott Knight
Hester Ann Baker
H. M Groover
Hugh DeLoach
Jack Murphy
Joyce Bleck
Paul Smith
George Owens, Jr
Helen Baker
Barbara Anderson
Page DeLoach
Edward Young
Wade Freeman
C. B. Maxwell
Frank Jones
Carol Hatcher
John Sherrod
BE. R. Jenkins
Frank Porto
Lila Lipham
P. G. Collins
DeLoach
Frank Norton
E. T. Joyners
H. J. Cool
John W. Lowe
D. A. Parramore
Ed Jackson
Clayton Peeples
James Hatcher
Election Set Monday For Pension Trustee
An election at the Municipal Building Monday afternoon from 2:30 to 6:00 selects a member of the City Pension Fund Board of Trustees. J. H. O'Quinn's term expires and his successor will be chosen then, with no by law provision prohibiting him from succeeding himself.
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City Pension Fund
J. H. O’quinn
Nursery and music staff appointed for event program
The article notes Mrs. Leroy McClelland will run the nursery while Miss Kathleen Miller and Miss Joy Matthews supervise the music. This outlines the key organizers for the event’s child care and musical components.
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Leroy McClelland
Kathleen Miller
Joy Matthews
Boy Scout Trip Heads West From Tallahassee
A preview of a Scout troop departure on June 12 from Tallahassee to Mobile and New Orleans then Fort Worth and Albuquerque with 12 days in Philmont. Billy Alexander Bibb and Butch Huggins join Jack Hurst from Thomasville area. a return route includes Amarillo Dallas Lake Charles Jackson and Tallahassee arriving July 7.
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Bert Whiting
Eld
Suwannee River
Voundile
Thomasville
Billy Alexander
Y. Bibb
Tallahassee
Florida
Mobile
New Orleans
Mississippi
Beaumont
Texas
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Alamo
Carlsbad
Carlsbad Caverns
Waras
Alberquerque
Cimarron
N. M
Philmont
Amarillo
Dallas
Lake Charles
Jackson
Miss
Honors Seniors and Faculty at Class of 1954 Party
A festive al fresco party followed Graduation Exercises at the Auditorium for Senior High’s Class of 1954. Misses Carolyn Holton Connie Miller and Eleanor Neel hosted in the Neel home terraced yard with Chinese lanterns candles and summer flowers. Guests enjoyed chicken salad sandwiches chocolate cakes with white 54 decorations and punch tables assisted by several hosts and hostesses.
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Ralph Neel, Jr
Senior High
Carolyn Holton
Connie Miller
Eleanor Neel
Neel
Joe Holton
J. K. Harper
al Stringer
Anne Marie Hill
Augusta Mitchell
Janis Horne
Deryk Parker
Card of Thanks for James O. Cumbest
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our father and grandfather James O. Cumbest. May God bless each one. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Cumbest Sr. Jr. and son Randy, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Smith and son Jim.
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James O. Cumbest
Robert L. Cumbest
Robert L. Cumbest, Jr
Randy
James H. Smith
Jim
Elks Auxiliary backs mental health program in county youth camp
The Eleven O Clock Club endorsed a mental health program proposed by Miss Emily Jerger for Thomas County Youth Camp. Mrs Billy Zalamas was urged to accept as parliamentarian on the state board. The club also discussed Girl Scout work, teen dances, and new members were welcomed.
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Plana
Thomas County
Billy Zalamas
The
Elks Ardmore
Emily Jerger
Thomasville
John Stillwell
Eleven O'Clock Club
Henry Fox
Robert Russell
Ansel Frohberg
James Peck
Eilis Dollar
Ellis Bryant
C. BE. McGee
Zalum
Beta Sigma Phi Adopts City Youth Center Project
The Alpha Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi unanimously votes to adopt the Thomas County Youth Center as its chapter project. Miss Inez Bishop notes a Ways and Means Committee meeting to plan fundraising for the Youth Center Board. Mrs. James Brookins oversees social meeting details.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Thomas County
Inez Bishop
James Brookins
Julian Hudson
Janet Harris
Joan Reaver
Funeral Sunday for Susie King
Funeral services for Mrs. Susie King, who died after a 10 week illness, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Saints Temple Church corner Pine and Webster Streets Elder W. M. McQueen officiating. Burial in Magnolia Cemetery with Hadley Funder at Home In charge. She is survived by two daughters Alberta Bunyon Thomasville and Anna Westbrook Tampa Florida three brothers four sisters and four grandchildren.
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Susie King
Saints Temple Church
Corner Pine
Webster Sts
W. M. McQueen
Magnolia Cemetery
Hadley Funder
Alberta Bunyon
Thomasville
Anna Westbrook
Tampa
Fla
Judge Singletary Back Home After Surgery at Mayo Clinic
Judge A. M. Singletary returns from Rochester where he underwent jaw surgery. He and Mrs. Singletary are glad his condition allows discharge and plan a brief visit to his YWCA Monday for a short time.
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A. M. Singletary
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
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Boy Scout News
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Blondie
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Jenks Shoe- Repair Shop
Rapid-Repair
Washington Airport
Wairpin
Sandy
Commander Ducks Bride
Les
Gry
Sorree
Saire
Humphrey
Daisy Mae
Critter
Duffy
Continuep Tarza
Horsey" Hogan
Spark Plug
Judge Singletary
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