UF Honor Society taps Thomasville student for Phi Kappa Phi
Herbert B. Lewitt of 201 Park Ave. son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lewitt, joins 102 seniors 16 graduates and four alumni tapped by Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Florida Gainesville. Ceremony June 9 and banquet June 7 honor Lewitt and other members. Also Mildred Adams of Pavo among 40 students with B average in spring quarter at Georgia Southwestern College Americus.
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University of Florida
Gainesville
Phi Kappa Phi
Herbert B. Lewitt
Louis Lewitt
Park Ave
Lewitt
Hugh 4. Peacock
Quitman
Georgia Southwestern College
Americus
C. Staton
Mildred Adams
J. J. Adams
Pavo
Adams
Americus Hardware Co
Chamber of Commerce Adopts Rotation Plan For Directors
The Chamber of Commerce approved a by law amendment introducing a rotating board formed by fifteen directors with staggered three year terms. Five new directors will be elected each year. after term expiration, a director cannot seek re election for one year.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fire destroys residence. neighbor’s home saved
Fire Chief Oscar Davis reported a one story colored house at 623 McKinnley St. burned yesterday. Firefighters, lacking water except from a chemical truck, saved the adjacent dwelling occupied by O. Odum as flames engulfed the Odum residence.
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Oscar Davis
O. Odum
McKinnley St
Davis
Odum
Thomasville Market Brings Buyers To Local Produce Scene
The State Farm Market in Thomasville attracts growers from the region as buyers converge with Hudson Norman arranging trades. The market’s success has quieted earlier complaints, while events like the Fourth of July Golf Tournament and nearby tours gain momentum. A National Geographic writer visited, planning a future feature, and local plans include repurposing the former State Patrol station. Cordele and Tifton games loom ahead as league standings shift.
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Thomasville
Hudson Norman
Altho
Woody Woodall
South
Public Accountants Attend Southern States Conference in Savannah
Two Thom asville certified public accountants attend the Southern States Accountants Conference at the General Oglethorpe Hotel in Savannah today. They are P. James McCollum and C. R. Simmons Jr.
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Savannah
Southern States Accountants Conference
General Oglethorpe
P. James McCollum
C. R. Simmons, Jr
First Methodist Plans Mid-Week Prayer Service Tonight
You are invited to attend the Mid-Week Service at the First Methodist Church this evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Forrest Brown, Director of Religious Education, will be in charge of the service.
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First Methodist
First Methodist Church
Forrest Brown
Bride Elect Feted in Pantry and Coca-Cola Showers
Miss Louise Jarnagin, soon to wed H L Stoddard Jr, was honored with two pre wedding events. A pantry shower at Mrs H B Woodall's Myrtle Drive home featured gifts for an emergency guest shelf and a milk glass centerpiece. Earlier a Coca-Cola party at Mrs Robert Wise's Huclid Drive home included a surprise handkerchief shower for about 25 friends.
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Louise Jarnigan
H. L. Stoddard, Jr
H. B. Woodall
Myrtle Drive
Woodall
Robin Wise
Green Alday
J. C. Scott
Miss Whisenhunt to Wed Ramon L Palmer of U S Air Force
Mr and Mrs W J Thursby of Ochlocknee Georgia announce the engagement of their foster son Ramon L Palmer of the U S Air Force to Miss Joy Ann Whisenhunt of San Antonio Texas. Palmer a graduate of Ochlocknee High School is stationed at Laredo Air Force Base Texas. Whisenhunt a Round Rock Texas graduate is employed with the Children's Service Bureau in San Antonio and is the daughter of Mrs Jewel Whisenhunt of Waco Texas. The couple plans to marry June 12 at the First Christian Church in Laredo Texas.
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W. J. Thursby
Ochlocknee
A-lo Ramon L
Palmer
Air Force
Joy Ann Whisenhunt
San Antonio
Texas
A-lo Palmer
Ouchlocknee High School
Laredo Air Force Base
Laredo
Alma Grinstead
Mount Vernon
Miss Whisenhunt
Round Rock High School
Children's Service Bureau
Jewel Whisenhunt
Waco
First Christian Church
Sergeant Warren Williams Receives Army Commendation Ribbon
Sergeant Warren J. Williams of the 68th Field Artillery Battalion in Korea, part of the 38th Infantry Division, was awarded the Army Commendation Ribbon for meritorious service from September 13, 1951, to April 12, 1952. His wife Thelma resides at 117 Dowdell St., Thomasville, Georgia.
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Warren Williams
38Rd Infantry
Korea
Warren J. Williams
Thelma
Dowdell St
Thomasville
Williams
68Th Field Artillery
United States
Briarcliff Garden Club to Hold Father’s Day Bake Sale
Briarcliff Garden Club hosts a bake sale at 9 a.m. Saturday June 14 at the corner of Broad and Jackson. Proceeds fund club activities with cakes cookies candies and other treats for Father’s Day gifts.
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Father
Briarcliff Garden Club
Corner
Broad and
Jackson
Mrs. Jasper C. Davis Installed As President Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Jasper C. Davis was installed as President of the T. L. Spence Unit No. 91 American Legion Auxiliary during a dinner meeting at the Post home on North Broad Street. The ceremony was led by Mrs. Ed Hughes and included officers installed: Mrs. John Roth first vice president, Mrs. Curtis Culpepper second vice president, Mrs. O. O Neely recording secretary, Mrs. O. J. Crawford treasurer, Mrs. Herbie Carlton Chaplain, Mrs. M. T. Sampson sergeant at arms, and Mrs. E. R. Stackpole received a past president's pin. Joint hosts were Mrs. Henry Moore and Mrs. Lamar Nicholson.
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T. L. Spence
American Legion Auxiliary
Post
North Broad Street
Ed Hughes
Camilla
J. Fleming Green
Davis
John Roth
Curtis
Pilot Club to honor London president with Thomasville luncheon
The Thomasville Pilot Club will host Mrs. Heather McConnell president of the Pilot Club of London England at a June luncheon. She arrives Thursday and will visit 81 Georgia clubs during a two week stay meeting local members and touring Georgia communities.
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Thomasville Pilo Club
Heather McConnell
Pilot Club
London
England
Moultrie
Georgia
Clayton
McConnell
America
United States
Mary Miller
Brunswick
London Club
Thomasville
Mc Connell
Ora Berta House
Pilot International Good Will
Mrs. House
Doris Mitchell
Mackinnac Island
Mich
Calvary Baptist Prayer Service at Vashti School Pavilion
Calvary Baptist church holds an 8:00 pm prayer service at the Vashti School Pavilion led by Mr C H Floyd. Attendance is urged as an important matter will be presented to the church.
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Calvary Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church
Vashti School
Kill Pin Worms With Mother Gray's Tablets
Pin worm misery affects the whole family with sleeplessness and fatigue. Mother Gray's Pin-Worm Tablets claim to kill pin worms safely and quickly, marketed as a remedy doctors and hospitals approve for household use to protect children and parents.
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Gray
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