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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1949
Page
1
The piece notes budgeting gaps and calls for business help before travel and events. It questions government stances on China and red tape, and mentions a New Orleans canal trip, the Navy Air Force friction, press curiosity, and a dangerous sidewalk dip at Crawford Street. gesprekken
A column argues the United States has unleashed unprecedented debt over the last decade, rising from fourteen to two hundred fifty billion dollars. It contends citizens lack understanding of the debt and criticizes continued spending and social programs amid wartime preparations.
City leaders push a single annexation plan limiting voting to residents in the new territory and county residents registered there. Taxes and millage align with county valuations, with bonds for education paid from city and county property taxes. Officials seek broad voter participation and hope all eligible residents are included.
A local discussion extols saving with U S bonds bought monthly since the war began. It notes bonds maturing into cash at $25 for each $18 75 invested and urges continued regular purchase through the war era and beyond, citing the Covered Wagon promotion and ongoing investor interest.
The Red Cross Chapter of Thomasville calls all contributors to a four o clock gathering to hear initial reports and elect officers for the coming year. The hour long session emphasizes peace time service and the need to expand community aid through renewed involvement.
Jeff believes Chuck Gale stole his Herefords after discovering vandalized fence posts and a trail of signs. He pursues the missing cattle alone with Connie following, then enters a dangerous canyon trap where gunfire blocks his escape. The scene ends with a narrow rock cleft offering a possible passage.
Radio station WKTG lists hourly programs from sign on at 6 30 to sign off at 7 45 including News Circle T Roundup Sunrise Serenade and various music and talk shows with guests such as Art Mooney and Curtis Gordon plus local segments like Ga Market Review and Hillbilly Platter Show.
The new state highway chairman promises administration reform to reduce waste. Thomasville to Monticello road joins the state aid system while a highway to the Florida line is certified as part of the system. A motion picture project may be filmed in woods near Thomasville and at Forestry Dept sites. Graduates at East Side School seek roses participation at 9:30.
A student flier vanished 175 miles offshore and was rescued by a passing ship. Eshelman noted the airman was heading toward Mars. Governor Rivers and the house economy committees back salary reimbursement for teachers as new state obligations are added. Tom Vann delivers the valedictory with classmates photographed. local softball teams compete to decide qualifiers for a Florida match.
Ochlochnee W S C S members met on the first and third Mondays to avoid Vacation Church School conflicts. The session opened with a hymn and prayer led by Miss Fannie Clark, with reports from treasurer Mrs Goon Stamaland and notes on junior mission study. The group decided to maintain a single circle and awaits a visit from District President Mrs Randall.
An advertisement touts B.G.O. as a rapid relief formula for irritated skin from Athlete’s Foot eczema sunburn insect bites or surface rash. It cites Beeman’s Pharmacy Atlanta Ga as a distributor and claims effective results from active ingredients.
A humorous piece traces a man’s failed attempt to give precise directions to a stranger who cannot find a destination. The author jokes about vague landmarks and the futility of guiding someone who lacks basic orientation tools, suggesting basic geography lessons as the remedy.
Pupils from Mrs Ethel D Silva piano class will be presented in recital at the High School auditorium Tuesday evening June 7 at 8 oclock. The public is invited to attend.
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