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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1972
Page
1
The Dow Jones average fell 5.57 to 935.73 by noon amid slow trading. Analysts cited McGovern's presidential proposals and inflation concerns as weak factors. Levitz Furniture slumped after announcing its president's resignation and prior SEC allegations.
Daily stock prices provided by Harris Upham & Company Inc of Tallahassee Florida member New York Stock Exchange Inc. The listing notes prices and market activity for noon trading, reflecting securities in the exchange system and firm quotations for local investors.
Georgia cattle markets report receipts at 14 200 across 24 markets up from last week and year ago. Price ranges cover slaughter steers heifers cows calves and feeders with varied grades and weights across multiple size categories. Also notes on broiler and fryer prices and other produce markets in Atlanta.
Floyd H. Searcy Sr of Thomasville sold about 239 acres to Mobile Home Industries Inc for 539000 dollars. The sale, tied to a Forest Service land swap, reflects a booming market near Florida capital with a prior 200-acre parcel fetching 639000 dollars.
Funeral services for William Peter Lawson Sr. of Thomasville will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Clifford Temple CME Church with burial at Peaceful Rest Cemetery. He was born Sept. 16, 1905 in Brooks County and lived in McRae before moving to Thomasville 59 years ago. Survived by wife Willie Mae Jackson Lawson two sons William Peter Lawson Jr. and Willie J. J. Cone two daughters Meryl J. Larkins and Carolyn Lawson and Gertrude Barnes. Funeral plans for Mrs. Barnes unnamed.
Thomasville Jaycees and Jaycettes host tonight’s banquet at the Elks Club. Congressman Fletcher Thompson will speak at 7 30 PM. The Distinguished Service Award and the Outstanding Young Farmer Award will be presented during the program.
A flurry of Grady County political activity as new candidates surface for public office. May 17 qualifying began with additions including Thomas L. Hatcher challenging Robert L. Vanlan. Rumors say more incumbents may face opposition before the June 14 noon cutoff. General Primary set for August 8.
Graduation exercises for ten Birdwood Junior College graduates will be held at Mt. Carmel Chapel at 11 a.m. tomorrow with commencement at 3 p.m. Rev. Wilson L. Nearing delivers the baccalaureate sermon and graduates lead the program titled Past Present and Future. District 1 board of education race includes Grady County candidate Robert W. Miller challenging Elmer H. Wilcox. District 3 candidate Fred H. Collins may not contest as incumbent seeks re-election. Two county commissioners and Sheriff Lane Waldrop, Clerk Leland Harrison, Tax Commissioner Carrie W. Cline, and Janey C. Butler run unopposed. Rep. Burton Wamble runs unopposed after dinner. Gary Wilson of Cuthbert installs officers for the Wayne region Jaycees. Eight directors announced: Dee Adams, James Logue, Charles Copeland, Chick Harvey, Larry Harmon, Jim Stroud, David Clark, Robbins Chastain, Wayne Dodson presides. Thomasville Jaycettes install new officers tonight by Mrs. Carruth Chadwell.
Thomas County Tax Collector Stewart announces retirement after 24 years in office and five unopposed terms. He plans to hunt and fish, see the United States, and thanks Thomas County residents for their confidence. Stewart notes his service with local civic groups and a long tenure at the University of Georgia training for tax officials.
The article outlines transportation costs for Thomas County including mechanic wages insurance and bus replacement funding. It notes about 3,600 students outside the 114 mile radius and 400 inside the zone with potential transportation changes next year. The piece includes a retirement announcement expressing gratitude for five terms of service and commitment to the community.
Sen. Herndon announces reapportionment expands his 10th District from the Florida line to Columbus. Born December 3, 1939 in Ione near the Thomas County line, he grew up in Thomasville, attended local schools, and earned degrees at Washington and Lee University and the University of Georgia. He served in the Army, earning the Army Commendation Medal, and holds a captain rank in the Army Reserves. He is active in legal and community groups and recently married Jane Elizabeth Dykes of Columbus.
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