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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
1
A composite clipping lists notices about newspaper terms and advertising deadlines, then shifts to a string of wartime opinions. It discusses citizenship duties, military training, draft implications, and political forecasts, mentioning Roosevelt, Italy, Germany, and possible third terms amid social commentary.
The piece argues for expanded but controlled military readiness urging the president to hold emergency powers between sessions of Congress. It warns against premature national draft and favors training millions gradually, emphasizing National Guard expansion, CCC enrollees, and protecting allies through manufactured war supplies.
An editorial warns that rumors about aliens and Fifth Column activity can spark hysteria and lead to mistreatment or violence. It urges swift investigation of reported cases, careful judgment, and protection of innocent people while noting the danger of antiwar pacifism and rising tensions in Florida.
The passage notes Senator Pepper of Florida opposed a resolution to sell outdated airplanes to the Allies by proxy. It claims his tactic was a camouflage and suggests a plan to sell back to makers via trade ins for new machines.
A hurry-up supper idea beat two eggs add a cup grated cheese and a cup of canned cream of mushroom soup. Heat in a double boiler until smoking season with salt and paprika and serve over crackers toast rusks or boiled rice. Makes enough for three.
The June term calendar lists dates from June 17 to July 8 1940 for misdemeanor civil and demurrer hearings. First week covers BF Boland et al W H Kerr et al J B Zeigler et al Empire Guano Co et al and others with many civil cases and firm attorney listings. Second week continues with additional misdemeanor and civil cases including Alday McBride vs Farmers Produce Co Standard Tilton Milling Co vs G C Dempsey Mrs J L Quinn vs Mrs K R Johnson and more.
A Lamar thief specializes in stealing trousers from residents while they sleep. His boldest grab drained $200 from a doctor’s pocket in a recent home intrusion.
Camilla announces the marriage of Edyth Lynn Kirbo of Camilla to Grady Dasher of Pelham. The ceremony took place Sunday June 2 at Camilla First Baptist Church officiated by Rev S H Bennett. The bride wore navy crepe with lace and navy accessories.
Camilla will begin its first annual term of the City Court starting Monday June 10 with Judge M A Warren presiding. Judy Warren reports the town has remained quiet and orderly.
A Southern Shakespeare Club hosted an amateur performance with a social celebrity in a lord in waiting costume. He delivered a single line The Queen has swooned but mispronounced it repeatedly. The audience roared as he attempted again and again, until the stage manager urged him off with colorful exasperation.
Report notes court docket had mainly criminal cases while civil business matters were scarce and not pressing for immediate action.
Mr and Mrs Ivey White visited the Atkinson home Sunday night. Rubye Peacock returned from London Kentucky to spend vacation. Sun dinner guests included Dell Miller Martin Spooner and Grace Atkinson. Lois Williams Cairo and Clarice White visited Ivy White Thursday. Visitors to Mrs J R Peacock included Mrs J M Atkinson L C Chastain Robert Dupree and a baby and Mrs Bessie Cooley from Thomasville and others from Cairo spent Sunday with Henry White. Ivey White spent Sunday with Grady Wade and Jno Wade in Arbor Dale. Clayton Aldredge from Daily spent the weekend with Tom Aldredge. Noah Carter also spent time here.
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