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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1957
Page
6
Margaret Ragin of Coolidge graduated from Valdosta State College with a perfect attendance record, not missing a day in 16 years. She attended Coolidge schools for 12 years and plans to teach, with location to be decided.
The Thomasville Y M C A Board of Leader Examiners will hold a symposium at the new Y M C A Saturday at 7 30 p m with a swimming demonstration and lecture. Supper rescheduled for June 15 at 7 p m invites families to bring picnic lunches and tea. Delegates from the Thomasville Hi Y and Tri Hi Y clubs attend the state Y M C A training conference at Rock Eagle Park Eatonton with listed members and a morning devotion at the Youth Center. The conference theme is Here I Stand and the Thomasville delegation plans to return June 13.
Yesterday admissions at Archbold Memorial Hospital include Dave H Single tary Cairo William Terry Watts Mrs James A Campbell Thomasville Rufus H Davis James C Parkman Mrs Jackson L Brown Meigs Curtis A Hicks Coolidge Mrs D M Walden Whigham Walter Bragg Hartsfield and Mrs Thomas J Gibson Madison Fla Sunday admissions add Walter C Swilley Monticello Mrs H Luten Teate Mrs Ray L Willett and Mrs William M Chason Thomasville Mrs Eddie Ward Live Oak Mrs William Eugene Garrett Quitman and Miss Agnes E Marchant Tifton.
One hundred girls registered for Bainbridge day camp to be held July 8 to 12 at the new Girl Scout Center. Programs include swimming, lifesaving, nature study, crafts, folk games, sports, hikes and cook-outs with Youth Center and municipal pool facilities.
The First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met in the chapel with the Fountain of Youth as the theme. Circle 2 led by Mrs. Charles Johnson and program chair Mrs. Carl Paulk Jr featured devotions by Mrs. Harris Mitchell and music by Gladys Ferguson. Representatives from Young Women's and Girl's Auxiliaries spoke on mission work, and Virginia Kimbrough spoke on becoming a Queen. The setting depicted a garden around a fountain with daylilies and roses, decorated by Mrs. Paul Howell and others.
East Side Baptist Church hosts a Vacation Bible School for children aged 3 to 16. Led by principal Mrs. 8 Trobe, sessions run daily this week from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. with Bible study singing worship handwork and recreation. Refreshments served and church bus shuttles between Cherokee and Reid Streets at 8:15 a.m. and back after dismissal.
Two out-of-state families join Thomasville’s community as new residents. From Louisville Kentucky Mr and Mrs J T Keister and six children relocate, while Mr and Mrs F W Finch and two children come from Vernon Alabama. Other newcomers include Mr and Mrs C E Myercough and two daughters from Smyrna and Mr and Mrs John MacConnell with two sons Pavo and Mr and Mrs H H Small and three children from Moultrie. They are welcomed by a Thomasville Hospitality League representative.
The Art Show Committee announced rules for the June 29 and 30 event at Garden Center under Garden Club sponsorship. Entries split into amateur and professional classes with multiple media, mounting by students under Jimmy Johnson, and entry days June 25 26 27 at the Youth Center. Mrs W R Daniels named Mrs W H Nee general chair and Mrs J R Alexander cochairman with hours 1 to 6 and refreshments 8 to 5.
Eugene Merritt and Lenwood Ferrell wed Saturday in Cairo. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Merritt. Her husband is stationed at Parrilla Island South Carolina.
A local Girl Scout Indian Encampment is praised for a unique experience with strong community support. Hosts Thomasville volunteers supply camp space and facilities while several civic groups and individuals provide tents meals horses and nursing care. The Times-Enterprise notes extensive newspaper coverage and photos. Evening events list Elks Lodge Odd Fellows Jayceettes and Home League meetings.
Cecile Partee daughter of Mr and Mrs James Partee of Bainbridge celebrated her sixth birthday with a party at their Tallahassee road home The event moved from a planned swimming party to a porch picnic due to weather Guests included Sue Rich Bob Rich Belle Woods Diane Malone Rebecca Roberts Mary Ellen Murray Frances Willis Joy Youmans Katherine Gibson Katherine Kwilecki Emily Rich Carole Pair Kathy Emanuel Laura Lee Jeffords Ginger Schultz Katrina May Nancy Reeves and Tom Reeves The cake featured a Southern belle bouffant design with pink and green trim
Meigs-Daily reports the Meigs Baptist Church hosts a two week morning Bible School starting 7 45 each day with capable teachers led by Mrs Tom Smith. Students enjoy light refreshments as a parade highlights Friday activities after registration. All denominations invited to participate.
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