John W Thompson Claimed By Death Interment Here
Longtime Thomasville resident John W. Thompson dies in a Milledgeville sanitarium after years of illness. His body returns for a Laurels Hill cemetery burial in Thomasville with a 4 p.m. graveside service led by Rev. T. F. Callaway. Pallbearers named: Paul Searcy Lee Kelly Jim Keyton Forrest Knapp B Y Vann W F Raiford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Thompson
Milledgeville
Henry C. Whiddon
Whiddon
Thomasville
Laurels Hill Cemetery
T. F. Callaway
Paul Searcy
Lee Kelly
Jim Keyton
Forrest Knapp
B. Y. Vann
W. F. Raiford
Times- Enterprise
First Baptist Church
Times-Enterprise
J. T. Culpepper
Thompson
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Henry Whiddon
Final Rites For Mrs J H Harris Held At Chapel
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at four o clock at Whiddons Funeral Chapel for Mrs Edelle W Harris who died Tuesday morning after a lingering illness The rites were conducted by her pastor Rev T F Callaway of the First Baptist Church assisted by Rev Marshall Woodson of the Presbyterian Church Attendants included many mourners and floral tributes The body was taken to Laurel Hill Cemetery for interment in the presence of relatives and friends
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Laurel Hill Cemetery
Sensational dress sale with drastic price cuts
Drastic reductions on dresses with original values up to 22.50. Rack dresses and children's dresses offered at half price. New line arrives featuring Powder Puff Muslins Dotted Swiss and cotton prints at reasonable prices from Mrs J H Spence on North Broad Street.
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J. H. Spence
North Broad Street
How Did It Happen New York Press Report on Campaign Travel
The piece details President Truman's western and midwestern tour with seventy seven reporters, noting tensions with the South over perceived cultural despoilment. It highlights Georgia reforestation issues, rising federal employment, and local voting rules for city bond measures and new community facilities.
Election Notice for Pavo Council Seat in 1948
The Town of Pavo holds a June 19 1948 election to fill the unexpired term of O H Almand. Voters may register with the Clerk from June 9 to June 12 6:00 PM. Entrance fee is 5 dollars. Voting runs 9 AM to 4 PM under the town charter. James A Sherrod Clerk. Mayor J W Rogers ordered the election.
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Pavo
O. H. Almand
Georgia
James A. Sherrod
J. W. Rogers
Local residents visit kin during summer break
Mr Bill Thomas returns from the University of Georgia for summer. Gene Berry Jimmy and Billy Gaddy Jr of Atlanta visit aunt Mrs R H Horton. Connie Chastain home from GSWC Valdosta with parents. Sara Law home from Randolph Macon College. Sasa arrives for summer with family. Mrs Crawford heads to Forsyth for summer. Jack Pait home from UGA for visit before summer term. Alma Wilson and grandson Billy Knight to Dorset Virginia to stay with daughter Thelma Wilson. Frank Houser and Delia Houser to Jacksonville Florida to visit Henry Atkinson. Ethel Spence flying to Miami to visit niece Mrs J D Cottrell Jr. Shelton Chastain attends son Shelly Chastain’s Southwestern College graduation in Americus. Horton family return from Lakeland Florida after visit. Jerger family visiting as son Joseph Jerger graduates in chemical engineering and plans to join a major chemical firm. Friends greet the Jerger couple.
Palestine in Prophecy and History Sermon Preview
Dr Callaway will preach on Palestine in prophecy at First Baptist Church Sunday morning. The June series explores Bible Prophecy with this message following The Times of the Gentiles. Discussion covers Abraham Israel promises, return and restoration of Israel in Palestine.
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First Baptist Church
Palestine
Abraham
Odd Fellows Home for Aged drive in Thomasville
Campaign committee asks donors to raise 10000 dollars to support the Odd Fellows Home for the Aged in Thomasville. Ten percent has been raised with 1000 dollars in cash and pledges in hand. Contributions may be given to H L Key treasurer or to John Q Herring at Cecroft's.
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Thomasville
H. L. Key
Home Fund
John QO. Herring
Cecroft
S. J. E. Craigmiles
E C Oliver Notified Of Georgia Board Of Pharmacy Election
E C Oliver of Thomas Jrug Store has been notified of his formal election to the Georgia Board of Pharmacy and will join the group immediately. He was elected by pharmacists statewide after serving as chairman of the second district association with an admirable record.
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E. C. Olver
Thomas Jrug
Board of Pharmmacy of
Georgia
O'fiyer
Baptist Sunday School Association Meeting at Beachton
The Thomas County Baptist Sunday School Association will meet next Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the New Ochlocknee church in Beachton. Miss Dorothy Maxwell of Atlanta will be guest speaker offering ideas on establishing church libraries. Pastors, superintendents, teachers, and officers are urged to attend.
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Thomas County Baptist Sunday School Association
Beachton
Dorothy Maxwell
Atlanta
Miss Maxwell
Baptist Book Store
Thomas County Association
Zeigler Receives Mechanical Engineering Degree at Georgia Tech
Jack M Zeigler earned a BS in mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech commencement held Wednesday attended by his parents Mr and Mrs George E Zeigler of Tallahassee formerly of Jack He now works in the engineering department at Seveille Company Greenville South Carolina Also Christine Zeigler graduates from Florida State University with a commerce diploma on Monday June 7 maintaining family academic success
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Jack Zeller
Georgia Tech
George E. Zeigler
Tallahassee
Jack
Seveille Company
Greenville
8. C
Christine Zeigler
Florida State University
Miss Zeigler
Dillinger Wins Culver Academy C. M. Award For Music Leadership
Cadet David R. Dillinger of Culver Military Academy earns the C. M. Award after written and oral tests in music direction and band history, plus proficiency in instruments and key signatures. He also demonstrated Infantry drill knowledge and passed an auto safety test. Dillinger is the son of Dr. George R. Dillinger of Thomasville.
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Culver
Ind
David R. Dillinger
N. Dawson
Culver Military Academy
C. M
Dillinger
Indiana
Iowa
Academy
Infantry
Cavalry
Field Artilery
George R. Dillinger
Thomansville
Home Demonstration Club Members Attend State Meet
Mrs. R. L. Jackson Jr. of New Hope Club Mrs. Big Joe Lewis of Stewart Road Club and Mrs. Thurston Smith of Beulah Club left for the state Home Demonstration Council meeting in Athens June 9 12. Jackson winner of the county style revue will model her dress at the State Dress Revue Thursday evening. Lewis as council president and Smith as Beulah Club president were elected delegates. Meetings will be on the University of Georgia campus with an excellent program planned Ruth Barwick county agent accompanied the Thomas county representatives.
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R. L. Jackson, Jr
New Hope Club
Big Joe Lewis
Stewart Road Club
Thurston Smith
Beulah Club
State Home Demonstration Council
Athens
Jackson
Lewis
Thomas County Home Demonstration Council
Smith
University of Georgia
Ruth Barwick
Thomas County
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Frank Sinatra
Iree
Lee J
Hare Cobas
Franchot Tone
Warren Williams
Broderick Crawford
The
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W. W. Cornwell
Upchurch Bldg
Russell Gainer
Thomasville, Georgia
Southern: Finance Company
E. Jackson St
Thomasville, Ga
Dee
Thomas County Board of Health
U. S. Public Health Service
Thomaville
J. Y. Conn Crowley
Chinquapin Plantation
Harold Burton
Forrest
Knapp
Woodrow Maddox
E. N. Parramore
Pebble Hill Plantation
R. M. Russell
Thomas County Health Department
Dairies
City of
John D. Stillwell, M. D
J. H. Harris
Raita
Birdseye
John Dixon
E. Jackson
T. A. Futch
Home. Co., Inc
NY. B
Truman
Far West
Midwest
South
Court House
Rose
Tigers
Bears
Bill Thomas
Gene Berry
Jimmy and
Billy Gaddy Jr
R. H. Horton
Connie Chastain
GSWC
Valdosta, Ga
Shelton Chastain
Sara Law
Randolph-Macon College
Lynchburg
Sasa
Jack Pait
University
Alma Wilson
Billy Knight
Dorset
Byrne Warren
Thelma Wilson
Frank Houser
Delia Houser
Jacksonville, Fla
Henry Atkinson
Ethel Spence
Miami
Fla
J. D. Cottrell, Jr
Ruth Rainey
Shelly Chastain
South Western College
Americus
Shelly
Joseph Jerger Sr
Joseph Jerger
Jerger
Odd Fellows Home
E. C. Oliver
Board of Pharmacy of Ga
Gap
Department OF Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Baptist Sunday School Association
Jack M. Zeigler
Ga. Tech
Home Demonstration Club
Kirk Shepard
Gordon Avenue
Pope
Service
Dad
Jayson
Bret
Hippocrates
Marchant Racé. Motors
W. Jefferson
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