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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1949
Page
1
Fragmentary lines discuss trust and self command with remarks about ears and listening. Several garbled phrases suggest errors in transmission but imply a message about personal judgment and effort to remedy mistakes. The text lacks coherent events or identifiable entities.
Residents debate slow progress on Thomasville community houses for schools and activities. Voters funded bonds and money sits ready, but officials emphasize need for careful contracts, equity, and full information before proceeding.
The piece argues Georgia gas taxes and motor fuel revenue fund state needs beyond roads, criticizing allocation and urging efficiency, reform, and better administration at Milledgeville asylum amid political maneuvering. It notes reforms under Governor Talmadge, resignations, and potential improvements in care while stressing fiscal and bureaucratic renewal.
Residents reflect on civic growth noting Thomasville lags in modern storefront lighting and rehabilitation. While some progress exists, officials acknowledge a gradual, conservative push to update old buildings and reduce rents to attract trade.
Jeff labors after cattle poisonings and a water hole cleanup. Glenn offers money, but Jeff declines, choosing hard work. Connie and Jeb react as Glenn reveals his long vow to forget past wrongs and seek justice, while Jeff aids in uncovering who harmed the herd.
A satirical note argues that smokers and former smokers alike should keep matches. It suggests a non smoker would be an ideal match custodian, always ready to supply, since non smokers are less tempted to use them themselves. It urges courteous refusals but persistent availability.
A mixed puzzle page lists many clues with numbers and partial phrases. Several entries reference fruits, metals, animals, and Latin terms, while others hint at names such as Lenny and Coswes see Lenny. The puzzle includes downs and across hints and ends with scattered foreign terms.
The New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church at Wright and Stephens hosts Sunday School at 10:00. Deacon L. A. Taylor presides as Rev. D. Martin Jr. continues as pastor. Tomorrow at 5 p m the children’s day program will be held. everyone is invited.
The log lists KT G 730 Sunday June 12 1949 daily lineup with morning and afternoon programs. Notable entries include News at 9:00 and 12:30, musical shows from David Rose to Sammy Kaye, and religious programs such as Presbyterian Sunday School and Episcopal Church segments.
Miss Mary Etta Lacy died suddenly at her Circle Drive NW home in Cairo on Thursday Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at Forsyth Bearden Funeral Home with burial in Cairo Cemetery Revered N G Rainey officiated pallbearers included Everett Woody Ed Reagan Donald Whitfield Oswald Owens Curtis Smith and Robert Qates She was born April 20 1885 in Florida and had lived in Cairo about twenty years surviving nieces include Mrs J L Grimes Mrs Evelyn Graham Mrs J B Thigpen Mrs Jones Forrester and Miss Patricia Lacy and nephews John C Lacy Corporal Francis Lacy and Gene Lacy She attended the Methodist Church and resided previously in Dublin
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