Lions Club reports eight locals fitted with glasses
The Thomasville Lions Activities Committee under Dr. Gene Blackman announced eight local persons were fitted with glasses in May as part of the sight conservation program. The club also plans its annual membership drive in June and July with Paul Franklin as program chairman for June and Grover Newton named for continued duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville Lions. Club
Lions
Gene Blackman
Lions Club
John Richter
Paul Franklin
Grover Newton
4 H Club Youths Attend Wildlife Conservation Camp
About 150 4 H club youngsters from several counties attended a conservation camp at Laura S Walker National Park near Waycross. The group included Ann Wade from Ohocnee and Bobby Russell from Thomasville with County Agent W L White of Thomas County, Ester Harrell Wayside 4 H and Kermit Brinson of Whigham 4 H from Grady County. They took classes in wildlife preservation and soil conservation relating to wildlife, covering fishing pond stocking, birds and snakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura S. Walker
Lion road signs to be placed on highways
July committee assignments were made. Richter announced that Lion road signs, recently received from Lions' International, will soon be placed on the highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter
Lion
Lions’ International
Final Rites Today For Mrs Elizabeth Koon Patterson
Funeral services were held at four o'clock this afternoon at the First Presbyterian church for Mrs Elizabeth Koon Patterson wife of Bruce Patterson who died Friday morning at Archbold Memorial Hospital from a heart attack. Interment was in Laurel Hill cemetery with pallbearers Cecil Palin John Porter Osgood Cook W F MacIntyre F W Hinson and Louie Watra. A native of Newberry South Carolina she was married to Bruce Patterson of Savannah where he worked as a conductor for the Coast Line Railroad. They have lived in this city since 1951 at the Boulevard on Moultrie Road. She is survived by her husband a son John S Gunter of Chattanooga Tennessee two sisters Mrs George D Smith Columbia South Carolina and Miss Ethel Koon Newberry South Carolina and an aunt Mrs Rena C Kenard Denmark South Carolina. She suffered a heart ailment for some time and Friday morning seizure came suddenly. The husband fell ill at Archbold Hospital but recovered. Funeral arrangements are by Dekle Funeral Chapel.
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First Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Koon Patterson
Bruce Patterson
Archbold Memorial Hospital
J. Davisson Philips
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Messrs
Cecil Palin
John Porter
Osgood Cook
W. F. MacIntyre
F. W. Hinson
Louie Watra
Vhorary
Newberry
D. C
Savannah
Coast Line Railroad
Moultrie Road
Patterson
John S. Gunter
Chattanooga
Tenn
George D. Smith
Columbia
8. C
Ethel Koon
Rena C. Kenard
Denmark
Archbold Hospital
Dekle
Mrs Ed J Phillips 71 Died In Milledgeville Hospital
Mrs Ed J Phillips 71 formerly of Thomasville died after a long illness at Milledgeville hospital Graveside services set for 11 30 a m Monday at Camilla Cemetery Rev E B Secrest officiating She was born in Baker County in 1880 and survived by her husband three daughters two sisters and two brothers Bramsett Funeral Home Camilla in charge of arrangements
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Ed J. Phillips
Thomasville
Milledgeville
Camilla Cemetery
Secrest Presbyterian
Phillips
First Presbyterian Church of
Baker County
James Wilson
Sarah Mallard Fleming
Hol J. Phillips
Johnny Harrison
Nat D. Jarnett
Atlanta
Robert Beck
Toledo
Ohio
David Comfort
Lucile
Fleming
R. M. Fleming
Camilla
P. W. Fleming
Witter Family Heads to McWhorter Reunion in Georgia
Mrs Louise Witter and her daughter Suzanine depart for a week in Atlanta to attend the McWhorter family reunion in Oglethorpe County near Stephens Georgia. The annual gathering honors ancestors from the War Between the States era and now draws members from across the United States and abroad, with a barbecue dinner planned.
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Louie Witter
Suzanine
Atlanta
McWhorter
Oglethorpe County
Stephens
United States
Texas
Pennsylvania
Virginia
South
Scotland
Farmers Market Sees Rise in Truck and Field Crops
The State Farmers Market reports a growing influx of truck and field crops with ninety four trucks in line at one afternoon. Butterbeans corn cantaloupes squash okra and field peas are arriving alongside other produce. Shoppers visit daily and some obtain surplus crops secondhand at reasonable prices, though retailing at the market is not permitted.
Pentecostal Holiness Church Service Schedule
Sunday School at 10 A M Morning Worship 11 A M Evening Service 730 P M Prayer meeting Friday night at 8 o'clock Rev E P Bartstind will be in charge Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Pentecostal Holiness
E. P. Bartstind
Pastorate changes at Methodist Conference noted
The Methodist Conference announced next year’s pastorates with several advances to fourth year and some reductions. The report praises the cabinet for balancing strength and addressing weaker charges. Delegates praised hotel accommodations and local support for the event.
Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Cone Dies
Mary Gale, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Cone, died early today at Grady County Hospital Cairo. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. in Laurel Hill Cemetery with Rev Hugh Mincey officiating. Surviving are the parents one sister Ruby and one brother Roger. Dekle Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
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Herman Cone
Mary Gale
Grady County Hospital
Cairo
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Hugh Mincey
Ruby
Roger
Dekle
Tax Equalizing Board Nears Year End Report
The Tax Equalizing Board, led by Chairman Brad Shaw, said work for the year is nearly complete with little change in values except new properties. They expect a higher assessment due to additions, noting last year's decrease of 385 dollars may not recur. Thomas County reports few cows taxed, raising concern for county officials as both value and headcount appear to have risen.
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Bradshaw
Thomas County
Alice Elizabeth Mitchell to Wed McChesney Jeffries
Announced engagement of Miss Alice Elizabeth Mitchell of Atlanta and Thomasville to McChesney Hill Jeffries of Thomasville and Culpepper. She attended Washington Seminary Wesleyan College and University of Georgia. he, Harvard Law School graduate, Davidson College Phi Beta Kappa and Interfraternity leader. Wedding set for July 19 at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church.
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Cornel Robert Mitchell
Alice Elizabeth Mitchell
McChesney Hill Jefferies
Thomasville
Atlanta
Jesse Watt Jefferies
McChesney Hill Jeffries
Culpepper
Miss Mitchell
Washington Seminary
Wesleyan College
University of Georgia
Delta Delta Sorority
Lsted
Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities
Panhellenic Council
The
Assemblies
Cotillion Club
Atlanta Jun
Ior League
Jefferie
Davidson College
Phi Beta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa
Kappa Alpha Order
Interfraternity Council
Harvard Law School
Morse, Post and Gardner
Atlanta Lawyer's Club
American Legion
Harvard Chub
Briarcliff Garden Club Votes for Building Fund
The Briarcliff Garden Club met at Mrs. Lewis Wilson’s home with 28 members. Officers appointed to Hospital Board and Publicity. club to contribute 100 dollars to the Building Fund and plan a Bake Sale on June 14 at Neel's Corner to aid construction on Monticello Road. Junior Garden Club winners and judges listed.
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Briarcliff Garden
Lewis Wilson
John Watt
Wallace Neel
Herbert Neel
W. K. Atkinaga
Joe Jerger
Frank Gibson
A. E. Clay
Robert Robison
Garden Club
Monticello Road
J. P. Scott
Janice Scott
Barbara Harrison
Ruth Robigon
Emily Scott
Robbie Robison
Ann Robinson
Emmalyn Stegall
Forrest Knapp
Harry Larson
Margaret Fortney
Rene Roberts
Susan Kennington
Wilson
Dodson
Death of G Byron Alday in Bainbridge
G Byron Alday 78 died in Bainbridge after a fall. Funeral services set for 4 p.m. Sunday at Bainbridge First Baptist Church. He was the father of Ralph Alday, Exalted Ruler of the local Elks lodge and a Southern Bell employee, with several other children and many relatives in Bainbridge.
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Ralph Alday
G. Byron Alday
Bainbridge
Bainbridge First Baptist Church
Lodge of Elks
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Rev W E Scott Reappointed District Superintendent
The Times Enterprise notes an omission in clergy appointments at the South Georgia Conference. Rev W E Scott will remain as superintendent of the Thomasville district, continuing in the same capacity.
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W. E. Scott
Times-Enterprise
South Georgia
Mr. Oott
Taomasyie
Margaret Singletary and James Als Tom Quick Wed at Pastor’s Home
Miss Margaret Singletary daughter of Mr and Mrs R M Singletary and James Als Tom Quick of Thomasville and El Paso Texas were married May 20 at the West Side Baptist Church parsonage. The bride wore navy blue with white accessories and orchid corsage. The bride is from Thomasville High School class of 1952 and works as a doctor's assistant. They will reside in El Paso where Quick is stationed in the armed forces.
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Margaret Singletary
James Alton Quick
Singletary
Margaret
James Alstom -Quick
Thomasville
el Paso
Tex
Robert Bowen
West, Side Baptist Church
Pavo Kiwanis Club to Hear Sports Writer Harry Mims
Pavo Kiwanis announces a June 9 meeting at 8:00 p.m. with guest speaker Vic Dunaway, sports editor of the Thomasville Times Enterprise. He will discuss topics from the field of sports for club members.
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Pavo Kiwanis Club
Pavo
Harry
Mims
Pavo Club
Vic Dunaway
Thomasville Times- Enterprise
Dunaway
Do You Like Pit Barbecue Do You Like Pit Barbecue
A local eatery advertises barbecue plus sandwiches hamburgers hot dogs and homemade pies. Hours run Tue and Thu 4 to 10 p.m Wed Fri 11 a.m. to 10 p.m Sat 4 14 p.m to 11 p.m Sun 12 Noon to 10 p.m.
Tommy Crawford to Attend ROTC Camp at Fort Benning
Cadet Thomas C. Crawford son of Mr and Mrs M T Crawford of 1106 N Dawson St will attend a six week ROTC summer camp at Fort Benning Ga starting June 21 The University of Georgia junior will take part in Infantry ROTC field exercises to build leadership and technical skills Upon completing the summer program he will receive a University diploma in June 1953
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Thomas C. Crawford
M. T. Crawford
N. Dawson St
Fort Benning
Crawford
University of Georgia
Boy Scout Committee Meeting Schedule Updated
The Boy Scout Committee states meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at South. The note sets the recurring schedule for future gatherings and reminders.
Appreciation Note From Lt Griffin After Hospital Stay
Second Lieutenant David J. Griffin thanks the many patients and visitors who supported him during his hospitalization at Archbold Trial Hospital. The note expresses gratitude for visitations and well wishes during his recovery period.
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Archbold”Trial Hospital
David J. Griffin
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