Luncheon Celebrates Bride Elect Miss Robinson
Informal gatherings honor Miss Robinson and Lt Smith before wedding. Sessions feature nautical and aeronautical table motifs, blue and white color schemes, and gifts, with hostesses including Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Jinright organizing parties at homes in Mimosa Drive and Glenwood. Attendants and family attend and share refreshments and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irda
Alaska
Smith
William Croom
U. S. Air Force
Prince H. Jinright
Angeline Pope
jBhelby~ Pope
Miss Robinson
E. F. Wahl
Correction in Mrs. Mamie Barwick Chastain story
The paper corrects a death notice from Florida last week. Mrs. Major Gibson of this city, a surviving daughter, was mistakenly listed as living in Coral Gables Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Barwick Chastain
Florida
Major Gibson
Coral Gables
Filling Station and Store Destroyed by Fire Outside City
A morning blaze at a filling station and storehouse nine miles from town along Albany road destroyed the entire complex. Fire crews fought a long run starting at 3:30 AM after alarms. a window incident at 10 AM reportedly damaged the structure. The station was operated by J. C. Howell and owned by W. J. Jackson and reportedly housed fireworks and bullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
J. C. Howell
W. J. Jackson
Romulo to Speak at Jaycee Meeting in Colorado Springs
Gen. Carlos P. Romulo, Philippine ambassador to the U.S., will address about 10 000 delegates at the 34th annual U S Jaycee convention in Colorado Springs. Delegates from Hawaii Alaska Mexico and Canada expected. Thomasville trio Pete Jones Bruce Singleton and C K Billings will join on June 11. A brief fireworks incident occurred as fireworks fire reached buleks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos P. Homato
U.S
U. S
Jaycee
Thomasville
Pete Jones
Bruce Singleton
C. K. Billings
Colorado Springs
Youth Camp Seeks 2500 For Vital Improvements
Thomas County Youth Camp appeals for 2500 more funds to finish planned upgrades before the June 12 YMCA camp session. Work completed includes a new swimming pool, caretaker’s house now occupied by Mr and Mrs Logan Lewis, a shower house, and repairs to sleeping units. About 7000 has been raised including timber sale proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas County
Roland Clayton
Logan Lewis
Boone Leach
Clayton
FFA
Lewis
Economy Keynote At County Commissioners Meet
The June meeting opened with an economy keynote as the board discussed boosting forest protection by about four thousand dollars for a new truck. State Forester Allen detailed the budget, while Forester Donald Stewart received praise for handling 116 fires. The sheriff addressed hospital bills for a Negro man shot escaping, jail fees, and turnkey charges, as commissioners weighed cutting county posts and road right of way terms. The session continued beyond noon with heated road matters and no final closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C.” Balfour
Thia
Allen
Donald Stewart
Alton Harrison
Hig Tern
Neely Reichert
Vacation Reading Club Work Begins At Public Library
The Vacation Reading Club at Thomasville Public Library starts soon and runs until August 15 requiring at least ten books for a state certificate. Booklets titled Board a Space Ship to the Wonderful World of Books will be given to each child to track readings, with plans for extended story hours announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville Public Library
J. M. Hicks
Reading Club
Sam Houston
Kighter
Jasper
Fullback
Tim
Texas
Roy Rogera
Danny
Rogue
William Allen White
Three Thomas County Prisoners Escape Galaxy Gang
Three convicts of the Thomas County gang escaped yesterday. Lonnie Tillman, serving a life sentence for murder, surrendered to Warden Neil Williamson this morning near Chastain bridge. Willie Turner and James Mitchell remain at large, serving life and 8 to 16 years for murder and burglary. Sheriff Callice Law and Warden Williamson continue the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas County
Lonnie Tillman
Chastainbridge
Neil Williamson
Willie Turner
James Mitchell
North Thomas County
Turner
Mitchell
Callice Law
Williamson
Democratic Executive Committee Meet Set
The Second District Democratic Executive Committee is called to meet Friday at Hotel Scott. Delegates from all 14 counties are expected. Congressman J L Pilcher will attend and Judge R C Bell will speak at a luncheon after the session, which begins at eleven o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Hotel Scott
W. Fred Scott
J. L. Pilcher
R. C. Bell
Griner Receives Mercer Law Degree At Commencement
Charles Edward Griner of this city earned his Bachelor of Law degree during Mercer University ceremonies in Macon. He joined the William Hansell Fish Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta fraternity and plans to take the Georgia Bar exam next month. He will practice law with his father Russell Griner, a tax consultant, after moving to Thomasville with his wife Virginia Immen dorf and their five year old son. His parents attended the graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Griner
Mercer University
Macon
Griner
Wiliam Hansell~ Fish
Phi-Alppha Delta
Georgia
Russell Griner
Grin
YMCA Summer Schedule At Thomasville YMCA
The Thomasville YMCA announces a summer schedule led by W R Milton. Activities run weekdays and Saturdays with water classes for all ages from preschool to adults. Highlights include multiple swim groups, junior and senior programs, and the men’s softball league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
YMCA
W. R
Red
Kiroy Club
Beta Sigma Phi
Boys Summer Camp and Sunday Activities Schedule
Boys summer camp runs from June 13 through June 27 with showers and lobby games available at all times. Int and swim sessions occur Sundays at 10 am and a Men's Bible Class is offered, expanding weekend and weekday activities.
Tractor Driver Killed in Lanier Field Accident
Roland E. Cribbs, 11, died in Lanier Georgia after falling into the rotary blade of the tractor he was driving in a field yesterday. The tragedy occurred as Cribbs operated the machine near his home, authorities said. Local investigators are reviewing the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanier
Roland E. Cribbs
O Quinn Re elected To City Pension Board
J H O Quinn was elected to himself on the City Pension Board. The election for pension fund participants was held at the Municipal Building from two to six o clock. The vote was over a hundred for O Quinn to succeed himself, others 16, so the incumbent will continue on the board for another full term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. O’quinn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Honor Robinson
Lt Smith
Romulo
Kc. O'Connell
Agnes Kowalski
John Mark
Rosary College
River Forest
Ill
Hanover
Iim
County Commissioners
Rose Franken
Erica Maria Ramarque
Alexandra
Edward VII
E. EB. P. Tisdall
Robert Carson
Mr. Hobb
Edward Streeter
Virginia Sorenson
James P. Wood
Sara Ware Nassett
Frances’ Parkinson Keyes
Ruth
Frank G. Slaughter
Love
Hmilie Loring
King’s Rangers
John Brick
Donald’Barr Chidsey
Taylor Caldwell
Mary Deasy
Bhawani Junction
John Masters
Morton Thompson
Lawrence Schoonover
Elizabeth Ogilvie
Tibet
Heinrich Harrer
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ashab
Charles E. Griner
Mercer Univ
O’quinn
Jacquard
Belk
Hudson
Hunter
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