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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1957
Page
6
Thomasville Garden Club plans an art show at the Garden Center on June 29 and 30 featuring works by Thomasville and Thomas County artists. Entries include oil and watercolor paintings, pen and ink, ceramics, and sculpture by professionals and amateurs. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m. daily.
Miss Angeline Pope of Thomasville earned a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science at Agnes Scott College commencement. Dr. Lynn White Jr. of Mills College delivered the address as principal speaker. Pope, daughter of Shelby J. Pope Sr., served as senior class secretary-treasurer and belonged to the Christian Association Cabinet.
The University of Georgia held commencement exercises in Athens with graduates listed for several Bachelor of Science, Education and Business Administration degrees. Notables include Jerry Sinsletary, L C Morris, Aaron Parten, Bobby Nichols, William Pettit III, Bobby Turknett, and others. Also noted is Patricia Anne Peck of Dallas receiving top honors and a SMU scholarship alongside National Honor Roll and Mathematics Society recognition.
Raincoats towels bathing suits and other belongings left at the Girl Scout Day Camp may be collected at the Girl Scout Office at the Youth Center on Monday announced camp director Mrs Frances Seery.
Mrs. Hosea Vann, recently operated on at St. Josephs Infirmary in Atlanta, is expected to return home Sunday as her husband, who plans to go to Atlanta today, reports steady improvement. Archbold Memorial Hospital admitted Carl Virgil Sumer, the Rev. John Henry Gibbs Jr, and Mrs. Robert H. Lanier Jr. in Thomasville Coolidge Ochlocknee Pavo area.
Fay Brasington was elected president of the newly formed Y Graydale at a meeting held at Joyce Schillings home. Officers include Mrs Dee Turk vice president Miss Cook secretary Pate Gainey treasurer Deryl Parker chaplain and Hilda Kimbrough program chairman. The charter was read and charter members will be accepted for two weeks. The next meeting is June 20 at the new YMCA Club rooms at 8 p.m. Sixteen members attended.
Mr and Mrs W H Piland of Cairo announce the engagement of daughter Irene to Clifford Davis son of the late Mr and Mrs John A Davis of Cairo. A September wedding is planned. Irene is Cairo High School graduate and Times Enterprise employee. Clifford is Cairo High School and North Georgia Military College graduate and works for an insurance firm.
Mr and Mrs R A Tillman of Rosedale announce the engagement of their daughter Evelyn Tillman to Walter Thomas Hutchinson of Pavo Florida The couple met in Tomachville High School and he is employed in Panama City Florida The wedding is set for July 28
Ochlochnee school faculty outlines summer aims with many to study at state colleges and universities. Teachers list activities from fishing and canning to family time and beach visits while others plan courses in Valdosta Georgia Florida and South Carolina.
A large group of Oclocines achieved perfect attendance during the year with many missing only one day. Recipients by grade included First grade students Mrs. Utley Bob Roberson and Leon Carter among others, through Eleventh grade Vivian Hudson, with several pupils noted for arriving just after the bell.
Spring semester honor roll recognizes ninth grade students Sylvia Benton Dale Chaston Alice Dol lar Mary Jane Ellis Judson Johnson Rebecca Johnson Nadine Massey Martha Mills Larry Reeves Judy Rehberg Quinton Stanaland tenth grade students Lynd Alligood Joe Beverly Jeff Benton Sybil Baggett Jerreann Herring Wendell Long Stevie Sculley David Stubbs eleventh grade students Faye Alligood Ray Carlton Ellen Clark Frances Griner Jean Hurst Myrna Bel enantes Singletary Betty Jo Seniors Evelyn Chastain Sister Dollar Jimmy Long Landis Pippin J L White.
The awards report lists Neal Braswell and Marilyn Oxford as first and second prize winners in art followed by Rob Griffin for the highest scholastic award and Randal Smith noted among honorees.
The Thomasville Garden Center executive board welcomed new members during a luncheon. Mrs. W. R. Daniels becomes the new president succeeding Mrs. W. K. Atkinson who stays on as publicity chair. Other updated chairs include rentals shop garden and hospitality. A bird sanctuary proposal was approved as a year project. Air conditioning installation is nearly complete.
Birtie Sue Webb earned first honors and valedictorian at Cairo High School commencement as 116 seniors received diplomas. Her 4.0 record spans all 12 years, with plans to enter Georgia State College for Women Milledgeville in September.
Calendar notes several community events including Jaycees meeting at Hotel Cort at 9 30 p m Exchange Club at Plaza at 10 am County Commission at Court House 8 pm Lodge at Elise s Home 8 pm Odd Fellows at IOOP Hall 8 pm Jaycees at Hotel Beott.
The Fairview Church announces Vacation Bible School with activities for children and nursery care. The program aims to engage youth in faith-based learning and community fellowship.
The Boston Baptist Church will run Vacation Bible School Monday to Friday from 8 30 to 11 a m with Rev J R Smith as pastor aided by Mrs Scott Knight principal and a large staff including Mrs W B Moody secretary and Mrs H M Groover pianist The Nursery Beginners Primary Junior and Intermediate departments list multiple superintendents and assistants Transportation and meals are provided and WAMU handles daily refreshments.
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