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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1939
Page
7
Fragmentary report recalls 1870 partly female jury in Laramie Wyoming. Tablet marks old building from 1922 when women’s participation in court was noted. Language hints at mixed reactions and federal attention as the event prompted legislative reflections.
The brick store at the corner of Madison and West Jackson streets, recently bought by William Linton from the Parker estate, is now under development with renovations underway.
The Mash Drug Company will stay in its current location as front renovations modernize the store on East Jackson Street. The project includes a new tile floor and upgraded frontage, with the Thomasville Press occupying the new front. Recent sales involve the estate of Sadie Garber selling to Chris Blane then Wallie Hawthorn, and a Belmont subdivision dwelling sale to H. R. Cleveland. Progress on the new municipal building continues with brickwork and coping shaping up amid rain delays. Citizens are urged to check home plumbing lighting and termite risks to improve safety and value.
The owner of an old frame house can modernize at minimal cost by using existing lumber with expert advice from lumber dealers, architects, and builders. Focus on saving old work where possible, then plan to preserve structure while adding features like cupboards, entrances, and escalated insulation.
The timetable lists arrival and departure times in Eastern Standard Time for trains from Montgomery New York Savannah Milwaukee and other stops. Notes indicate exceptions on Sundays and that through sleepers run to Montgomery Savannah Atlanta Tampa St Peters burg Detroit Chicago among others. M T Wells is the ticket agent with a phone contact.
Arlene Arline records show each sale processed via the real estate office of W. F. Macintyre.
Miss Hazel Sloan and companions travel to New York World's Fair after Bainbridge visit. Bankers convention in Savannah features Hans Kaltenborn address. Local residents return from trips to Florida New Orleans and Washington while others visit Washington and Gainesville for summer programs.
Services Sunday at St John s Episcopal Church conducted by Rev Robert Baxter. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 am with an evening sermon at 7 30 o clock. You are invited to attend.
Bainbridge Ga June 10 The first public appearance of scenes from Decatur County was staged at the Bainbridge grammar school auditorium. A large audience attended and favorable comments were heard. Requests have been made for a return showing. The premiere featured general scenes, two reels of the Bainbridge public school activity program and the Shriners ceremony. No sound was shown and some scenes were omitted. About one hour fifteen minutes of Decatur County scenes and ten minutes of amateur pictography previews were shown. Citizens are urged to attend future showings and offer suggestions to boost community development.
Evangelist Eugene W. Clevenger from Chattanooga Tennessee will begin summer work at the Bainbridge Church of Christ on Water streets starting Sunday June 11. Bible classes at 10 a.m. worship and sermon at 11 a.m. Gospel sermon at 7 30 p.m. plus a mid week Bible Study Class to be announced.
Water Works Sheriff's Office Police Department Fire Department Mayor's Office City Clerk Bainbridge Hospital Riverside Hospital Lawton Jones Times Enterprise District. 384-M ov. 02 -276 -185.
Bainbridge Georgia reports the engagement of Maury Reynolds Williams of Sparc Nevada to Oliver Cole Cluster of Sparc Nevada. The wedding is set for Saturday June 17 at 11 oclock at the Church of Immaculate Conception in Oparta. Custer is the youngest son of the late Judge and Mrs W V Custer and brother of Vance Custer of the city.
Bainbridge Georgia announces a homecoming dance sponsored by the Bainbridge Junior Country Club at the Country Club on Thursday June 29 starting at 9 30 pm. Bill Farmer and his orchestra from Dothan Alabama will perform after a nine week engagement at Capital Gardens Tallahassee Florida. College students return home for summer, ensuring a big turnout.
Broad street Room 4 on the second floor of the Pringle Block hosts a Bible and all authorized Christian Science Literature for reading borrowing or purchase. It is open weekdays from 10 00 a m to 2 00 p m The prince is cordially invited to attend services and visit the reading room.
Boyce B. Mall leads 10 00 p m Sunday School and 10:0 a m Worship service at Hi Bs mh TH N Yo. Benh Evangelistic holds 8 00 p m Wednesday mid week prayer service. The public is cordially invited.
The Friendly Church led by Pastor James A. Bryant and Sunday School Superintendent C M Joye invites attendance at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. morning worship and BTU. J T Pipkinus of Cairo to preach at the evening service with a prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
Rev Thomas Sheehan, pastor, announces Mass at Saint Augustine's Church. Sunday Mass is at 11 o'clock a m and weekday Masses are daily at 7 o'clock in the morning.
The Primitive Baptist Church at Ty Ty Georgia lists services with times for Bible class Sundays at 10 a.m. and preaching on the third Sunday Friday night and the preceding Saturday. Friday night 7 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. Sundays 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. The public is invited to all services.
Klansmen from 30 states assemble in Atlanta for their biennial policy meeting and expected to announce a new Imperial Wizard. The June gathering consolidates leadership amid ongoing organizational prerogatives.
Miss Evelyn Lewis leads the educational program with a class for every age and a nursery. Sunday School at 10 a.m. M. H. Goodwin superintendent. Worship at 11 10 a.m. with Feeding the Fires. Evening Baptist Training Union and preaching from 7 30 to 8 45 p.m. Pastor T F Callaway. Theme Washing Stripes.
Sources say discussions began yesterday on successors to an incumbent post held by J. Baskin of Richmond and J. Colescott of Atlanta as factions debate mayoral leadership. Talks center on Klan progress and extending influence over the next two years.
Rev. Richard T. Gillespie presides over a morning worship at 11 15 with a sermon A Prayer For the Right Attitude In Life. Church School runs at 10:00 with classes for children and youth. Evening worship at 8:00 PM features Growing Time. Young People's Vespers begin at 7:00 PM. Adult classes include Men Women and Young Women led by named teachers.
Mack Anthony pastor leads church services with Communion at 11 15 a m and a meditation The Goodman of the House. Evening Young People’s Services at 6 45 p m and a commencement sermon at Vashti Are Ye Able Wednesday midweek prayer at 7 45 a m.
St Thomas Episcopal Church reports no church service on the first Sunday after Trinity June 11 1939. Church School is closed for the summer.
Sunday services held at 11 o clock in the church at Dawson and Washington streets titled God the Preserver of Man. Sunday School begins 9 30 A M. Wednesday testimony meeting at 8 o'clock. Reading room located at 113 1 2 South.
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