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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1946
Page
7
The Vacation Bible School at First Methodist church reports good early enrollment for ages 4 to 14 with strong worker enthusiasm. Programs include Our Happy World for beginners and Working With God in His World for primaries, Followers of Jesus for juniors, and Our Living Word for intermediates. Mothers are urged to enroll children promptly as the school opens at 9:30.
Local shop advertises fancy Georgia tomatoes, ice cold watermelons, and ice cream including larger cones bars and cups at five cents. Address 225 West Jax with phone 293 lists offerings and prices.
Stockholders of Better Farms in Georgia will gather June 20 at Hamilton the home of Cason Callaway for a one day deliberative council on farm programs. Mr Callaway will host lunch at Blue Springs Farms as Farm No 97 members from Thomas County prepare to attend.
The Baptist Churches of the Thomas County Association plan a June drive to raise 100000 to rebuild and equip the Norman Junior College main administration building in Norman Park after a recent fire. Over 60000 has already been secured, with churches urging every member to contribute to support the accredited school operated by sixteen Baptist associations in Southwest Georgia.
The schedule lists YMCA Thomasville classes for ladies and girls. Lillies and Business Ladies meet 6 30 P M on Mon Wed Fri. 1st 2nd 3rd grade girls beginners at 10 45 A M Tue Thu. 4th 5th 6th grade beginners at 11 30 A M Tue. Junior High High School beginners 10 00 A M Mon Wed Fri. Girls advanced 11 00 A M Mon Wed Fri. Open to all Thomasville girls.
Crowds filled the grandstand last night for a see-saw Class D baseball contest. Thornville led for stretches but Cordele pitchers held the Tigers and a late rally fizzled. Fans blamed ragged infield play and tight calls while the scorer’s view and rules govern the hits. Off the field, Mimosa Drive sidewalk requests drew city council attention and safety concerns about old buildings prompted calls for fire protections.
Public notice from lawyer Lee Deklee states having disposed of business interests in North Carolina he will be permanently based in Thomasville.
A collection of brief notes lists Mr. William Ball returning from Highlands North Carolina, Miss Julia Wright visiting Savannah with brother Anton Wright, and others including Mr. Mitt Sampson Sr. ill at Archbold Memorial Hospital. It mentions trips to Washington, New York, Atlanta, Highlands, and Athens. naval discharge for Dick Mitchell. university entry for Robbie Robinson. Mason nuptials visits. Herman Rosenberg shopping in Atlanta and New York. trade school talks in Camilla. and fishing party at St Vincent Island.
Col Walter Herbert Smith died in his sleep at his home in Washington D C after years with heart disease. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Arlington Cemetery. Surviving are his wife a daughter Mrs Klecka and three sons plus a granddaughter. He was a West Point graduate 1903 and served in Mexico and France before retirement as a Field Artillery colonel.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist church met Monday evening at Remington Ave home of Miss Nancy Pugh with sixteen members. President Margaret Williams led a business session and announced quarterly pledge funds split between Scarrett College Christian worker scholarship and Miss Hester Bruce’s Brazil mission salary. Members will donate canned foods for overseas relief and bring warm woolens for a clothing box to aid shortages, with personal messages. Elise Tillman shared a devotional on Happiness. A Guild Handbook discussion followed and summer refreshments were served.
More than two hundred twenty one youngsters attended the First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School session this morning. The program runs daily from 9 to 11 30 with recreation, craft work, missionary and Bible instruction for Beginners through Intermediate ages.
The Archbold Memorial Hospital reported three deaths yesterday and this morning. Dr. W. J. Turner of Ashburn Georgia died at 10 47 p m. Richard Brannen 18 son of M and Mrs E N Brannen of Perry Georgia died yesterday at 3 30 p m. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs P P Parker of this city died this morning.
The T. L. Spence Jr Post 31 American Legion holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at the Legion Home on North 08u street at 8 o clock. Installation of officers for the coming year will be the highlight, with a Legion Supper served by the Auxiliary. All members are urged to attend and visiting Legionnaires are welcome.
Approved by the Veterans Administration for GI training and by Georgia Association of Business Schools and the National Council of Business Schools. Special summer rates allow three months of study for the price of two. Enroll this week. courses available with placement service free to pupils. Limited equipment and books. act quickly to secure a spot.
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