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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1966
Page
5
Delegates arrive at St Simons Island to consider a resolution to abolish the Negro Central Jurisdiction and end racial bars in the Methodist Church. Some 800 delegates expected, with further voting required at lower levels if approved.
The AP stock market report shows declines in key issues pressuring averages as trading remains moderate. The Dow Jones industrial average falls 6.07 to 881.79, with Kennecott down $4 and DuPont and Westinghouse off more than a point each.
James Gray a Democratic gubernatorial candidate and publisher of the Albany Herald outlines his platform with education as the priority. He pledges teacher salaries at least the national average, higher pay for school bus drivers, and a mental health program as part of broader state reform. He emphasizes limiting federal intrusion and preserving Georgia sovereignty. He supports decentralized mental hospitals, regional facilities, and funding for the Georgia Retardation Center in Atlanta.
Trading light on the Atlanta produce market with Florida oranges 2.85 to 3.25 and grapefruit 2.75 to 3.00. Georgia peaches poor to ordinary and small. Florida watermelons 35 to 90 cents. Georgia corn and greens prices listed. egg prices by grade. Georgia cattle receipts at 10,100 across 24 markets with steers, heifers, cows, bulls and calves priced in several weight classes.
Hog receipts totaling 3,300 were reported at Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Ga Dothan Ala and Jacksonville Fla with prices on a plant delivered basis unevenly steady to 25 cents lower and some sales 50 cents off. 1-2 barrows and gilts 190-230 lbs bring 24.25-24.75. 1-3 180-240 lbs 23.75-24.25. 2-3 240-270 lbs and 1-2 160-180 lbs 22.75-23.75. 1-3 sows 200-400 lbs 18.00-19.25. 400-600 lbs 17.25-18.20.
Douglass High School concert band of 80 under Hallard Walden won district and state honors this term. They earned superior ratings at the District Band Festival at Magnolia High School on April 28, with eight schools performing, and top ratings at the State Band Clinic at Marshal Jones Jr High School in Columbus on April 30.
Brooks County faces a new slate as three candidates enter the race for the county commission post. C C Ramsey seeks reelection after four years, Frank Nichols vows his eighth year in office, and Floyd McAllister enters after Harley Mitchell steps down. Judge George R. Lilly qualified in Atlanta for the Brooks County circuit. The district covers Brooks, Thomas, Colquitt, Lowndes and Echols counties. No opposition yet for Reaves, Oneal, or Spinks.
Jose Iturbi the 70 year old concert pianist will lead the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra for the coming season. Louis Standish Jr. president of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Society announced the appointment.
Georgia Thomas County notice states that TIM RICHARDSON will not be responsible for debts contracted by others from this date onward. Dated 6 June 1966.
The City of Thomasville Georgia invites sealed bids for demolishing the concrete chimney at the Water and Light Department. Bids must be received by 2m PLM EST on June 3 1966 and sent to the City Commission or to the Superintendent of the Water and Light Department P O Box 60 Thomasville GA 31793. The city may waive informalities reject all bids or accept the bid best in the city's judgment.
The City Commission of Thomasville Georgia invites bids for gas plant equipment installation. Bids due by 2 00 P M EST June 18 1966 with 5 percent bid bonds and contract terms as specified. Bid packets available at the Water and Light Department and City Clerk offices.
The City of Thomasville Georgia invites bids for a Truck Cab and Chassis, Construction Body, and Aerial Lift for the Water and Light Department. Bids open at 2 00 P M EST June 18 1966 and must be delivered to P O Box 50 Thomasville GA 31792. Specifications available from the Superintendent of the Water and Light Department.
Classified notice invites readers to give a father a portrait as a Father’s Day gift and provides contact information at McLeod with phone number 226 7205. The brief ad emphasizes a personalized present through a portrait.
Public notice lists minimum one day rates for classified ads and extra charges for Trax numbers and mail replies. It states payment terms for Lost and Found and In Memoriam notices and warns of limited liability for a single incorrect insertion.
Demand for good live broilers and fryers today in Atlanta. Prices at farms show heavy type 15 to 16 cents and light type 8 cents. Trading is light but offerings are adequate on hens.
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