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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
1
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The Americus Times Recorder notes a wartime plea by Brig. Gen. Lion Hawkins urging Georgians to accurately fill National occupational questionnaires. He warns 50 percent incompleteness jeopardizes mobilization, notes use for preventing excess induction, reallocating workers, and speeding production.
The dispatch notes Japanese ships were damaged with uncertain details. Three carriers and three battleships were sunk or damaged along with heavy cruisers and smaller craft. Damage could sideline ships for months, prompting anticipated retaliatory air and sea offensives in the Pacific.
Editorial discusses the Allied war aim to defeat Hitler and Japan, plan peace terms for Germany, and maintain global policing and free trade. It cites Pacific battles, warnings to civilians, and the strategic impact on naval power under Nimitz.
Washington Daybook reviews two US government publications aimed at Latin America During World War I The monthlies En Guardia and The American News Letter promote US war spirit industries and society from a Western Hemisphere perspective The pieces note Rockefeller Office sponsorship and insist the propaganda is truthful and non Axis in intent
Dorothy Thompson advocates a militant response to Hitlerites urging destruction of German cities and long term confinement of targeted populations as a means to force surrender, arguing kindness is misunderstood and terror is required.
Montgomery Alabama June 11 Outfielder Allen Lawrence of the Montgomery Rebels in the Southeastern League has been transferred to the Columbia Reds in the South Atlantic League. In 54 games this season he has batted .308 with four homers. Jacksonville Florida June 11 All sporting eyes here turn to the boat tomorrow night between soldier Tommy Gomez and Sailor Tommy Tucker in what promises a big Army Navy style bout.
George Tucker sketches a mosaic of New York citizens amid war talk. Ahmed Mohamed lili a 45 year old Moroccan meat cook, Riffi the ex war chief and his private bond plan, Jose Iturbi in Civilian Air Patrol, and a parade of cultural icons from Zero Mostel to Orson Welles populate a city snapshot of daily life and public fervor.
Bainbridge Georgia announces the engagement of Cleo Barber to George Hichard Tyson of Bainbridge and Statesboro. Barber is a University of Georgia alumna and former Tavares Florida high school teacher. Tyson, Mercer graduate and Statesboro High School athletic coach, is from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge residents host relatives and guests from Jacksonville North Carolina and Moultrie Georgia. Mrs Stuart McKenzie and two children stay two weeks with J G McKenzie Penny Waite and Frances Rich. Ann Harrell Mazie Curry attend a wedding in Dothan Alabama. Cleo Barber visits sister Mercer Wooten in Shellman. Jewel White visits Friday with Metz Holder.
Rufus Goodwin the football coach and teacher at Commercial High School has joined the Army Signal Corps. He is an expert rifle shot and a native of Americus Georgia who graduated from Auburn. The two heavyweights will headline a ten round scheduled fight in Atlanta.
Mrs Wallace Plowden entertained the bridge club at her Shotwell street apartment yesterday. Mixed garden flowers adorned the living room as Miss Cleo Barbera won high score prize for the afternoon. The hostess served dainty sandwiches and tea.
A group of players concluded the games with a punch line after events. Those participating included Mesdames William Flowers, Edwin Warner, Metz Holder, Gordon Jester, A. J. Tyson, and Misses Jane Harrell, Clara Wimberly, and Cleo Barber.
Bainbridge Georgia June 11 a large group of members and visitors gathered at the Country Club Tuesday evening for the regular monthly meeting Hostesses were Mrs Wallace Plowden Mrs Louise Wheat Miss Ann Harrell and Miss Florence Lane Mixed garden flowers decorated the room A delicious cold supper was served Vice-president Penny Waite presided in the president’s absence Visitors introduced included Miss Mary Shirley Miss Dowling Captain Broaduss Miss Jane Harrell Mr Jack Tonge Mr and Mrs Wynn Wardell Miss Adelaide Bower and Mr Ju H McClain A barn dance was announced for Friday night June 12 at the Country Club with Curtis Davidson and his orchestra providing music beginning at 9 20.
A compact rural marketplace feature lists chickens, country pecan, versey butter, and Georgia syrup among items. Shoppers see familiar staples like eggs, nuts, dairy, and sweet syrup as part of a regional goods sale.
Puzzle items mix across and down clues with multiple entries including deface golf instructor freshman slang former U S and other scattered terms. The readable hints span various categories from animals to measurements with many partial terms and fragmented phrases.
Ongoing entertainment filled the night with games and dancing as residents enjoyed the evening. The event offered continued merriment and social activity, bringing neighbors together for light recreation and music.
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