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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1971
Page
4
Memo from Roy Tr highlights Wilson school demolition near completion and a plan to repurpose the site. Mrs Esther W of Memphis cited for a $10,000 Calgary connection in a 2442 mile context. Douglass Board of Education votes to tear the tech school building as part of next year’s personnel and construction bids.
Mrs. Wright and her copilot Anne Wagoner plan a July 5 start for a Baton Rouge bound race in the Puff Derby Jubilee Derby contest with a $22 000 prize. They will fly a Cessna 182 covering the route and attend receptions and luncheons along the way.
The 87th Tennessee General Assembly ended with Republicans gaining control of the governor’s chair, House and Senate seats, forcing the Democratic party to rely on Black legislators to pass bills. Alvin King said the Black vote kept Democratic control, while Ned McWherter urged caucus support. Senator Avon Williams won a resolution delaying capital punishment reconsideration.
A partial guide describes storing ice cubes in a freezer and using chilled ingredients for salads. It mentions filling a container with ice to keep items cold and suggests adding olives, pickles, or capers to salads.
Edgar H. Smith, 37, freed on bail within 24 hours after U S District Judge John J. Gibbon ordered a new trial for the 1957 murder of 15 year old Victoria Zielinski of Mahwah. Buckley accompanied Smith. prosecutors say witnesses and evidence may be unavailable.
In Cupertino California the De Anza College student council approved a 20 percent cash discount for narcotics officers FBI agents and CIA members admitted to student activities upon presenting proper identification. The measure passed unanimously on Monday.
La Grange College awarded degrees to 110 graduates during the weekend ceremony. Top honor went to Cheryl Akins of Griffin for a 3.89 GPA in the math program at the 140th commencement.
Northwest Georgia politicians and business leaders push to remove Cobb County from the 7th Congressional District saying the county is part of metro Atlanta. Rep John Adams of Rome and Sen Sam Doss cite Cobb’s inclusion as metro Atlanta aligned while Rep Jim Floyd notes “romancing” with suburban lawmakers. Several Cobb figures oppose redrawing, and Rep John Davis of Summerville favors removing Cobb from his district.
New York stocks edged lower in moderately active trading as profit-taking and rate hike concerns weighed on sentiment. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 3.45 to 919.61 at noon, while the AP 60-stock average dropped to 324.3 with declines leading advances on the Exchange.
Georgia cattle auctions across six markets report Monday receipts of 2,100, down from 2,200 last week. Prices cover slaughter steers, heifers, cows, bulls, calves, wealers and feeders with wide ranges by weight and quality across market listings. Demand for live broilers and fryers in Atlanta remains fair to good with farm prices around 14 cents and adequate supply. Produce market notes show light receipts, steady prices for watermelons, unchanged Florida oranges, and Texas West grape fruit offerings.
Hog receipts from Thomasville Georgia and regional packers show uneven prices with most gains, barrows and gilts steady to 50 cents higher. Plant delivered sales list Nos 1 and 2 190-230 lb hogs at 18.40 to 18.50, 60 head long hauled 220 lb at 18.75, 2 to 3 190-240 lb at 17.50 to 18.00, 2 to 4 240-270 lb at 16.75 to 17.50. Egg prices posted in Atlanta show extra large at 34-442? large 324-33, medium 274-28.
George W. Johnson 2 died today at Archbold Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He is survived by Mildred Bishop Johnson and three sons Jesse, Howard, and Royce. three daughters Louise Howell, Lillie Mae Lee, and Brenda Johnson. a brother Henry. two sisters Katie Mirick and Grace Tilley. and several grandchildren. Services will be announced by Clark Funeral Home. He was born in Grady County and was a World War I veteran. He was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church.
Mrs Ida Rash Sholar 75 dies at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home Cairo funeral at 3 p m Clark Funeral Chapel Rev W G Turner. Burial Houston Cemetery Colquitt born Henry County Ala May 1 1896 widower William Oscar Rash d Jan 28 1936 later married Sam Sholar. Survived by two sons two daughters two stepsons one steps daughter three sisters two brothers seventeen grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Lonnie Heard of 910 South Street died Saturday after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hatcher Peoples Funeral Home.
Miss Mittie Pierce formerly of Thomas County dies at her Beaver Falls home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Groom's Funeral Home.
The family expresses gratitude to friends for flowers cards telegrams food and other kindness during their bereavement. May God bless each and everyone. Lettie Hendrix speaks for the family.
The Atomic Energy Commission on Monday proposed tighter federal radiation guidelines to protect the public from light water reactors. The plan, built on two years of work, targets keeping exposure to nearby residents under 5 percent of average natural background radiation and could lead to warnings, fines, or plant closures for noncompliant facilities.
Whiddon's Funeral Home contact Bob Bibb at 226-5621 and Kirkland Cray Hughes Home for Funerals at 226-6331. Local obituaries or services may be arranged through these listed numbers.
A collage of print ads lists Times Enterprise classifieds with rates for lost and found, in memoriam, cards of thanks and situations wanted. It promotes beauty school enrollment with Frank Connell and lists lost downtown brown leather Chillfold contents money and papers with a reward. It touts U S Civil Service tests for men and women 18 and over with free information by mail.
The City of Thomasville Georgia invites sealed bids by June 14 1971 5 00 P M for three ton pickup trucks and two three wheel vehicles similar to Cushman Police Vehicle for the Utilities Department. Specifications from Superintendent of Utilities. Bids opened June 14 1971 7 30 P M at the Commission Meeting.
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