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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
2
Portsmouth Ohio June 12 Mrs Ratliff a Hatfield clan member is jailed on first degree murder charges for killing Harl Basham 35. She drove to the sheriff court with Basham's body in his car and confessed the killing after he threatened her when she spurned his advances.
Lace originated in the sixteenth century. Early lace referred to cords and braided threads used to fasten garments, braid hair, and wind around hats. Later lace served as trim for costumes.
Local column lists visitors including H H Bennis from Moultrie D P Hale from Atlanta W L Allen from Jacksonville and J B McLaughlin from Atlanta Also H H Jones from Selma and P B Kape from Tifton plus mobile services U DRIVE IT taxi Roy Truitt electrical plumbing and optometry services Lawheard Rackley offer lens services Ralph Pike leaves for Camp McClellan.
The water carnival at Camp Frances Archbold on June 10 drew many Thomasville and Quitman Girl Scout parents. Miss Louise Mims led swimming instruction and many girls, including those who could not swim initially, performed in life saving displays and a full program of swimming and diving events. Rhodie Mason, Pacey Mason, and Jeanne Demaree were among standout campers honored with a loving cup inscription for the ten day camp.
Mrs J E Smith and daughters Lucy and Nell and Mr W W Shepherd returned home after a two week visit to relatives in Miami Florida. Clarence Cook of Pelham underwent an appendectomy at City Hospital yesterday morning and is reported to be recovering. Cecroft Music Co promotes Victor Red Seal Records by world famous artists now on sale at reduced prices.
The longtime Thomasville pastor Rev Parker, who arrived from Texas to lead the high school and the First Baptist church, was celebrated last Thursday. He helped build the current church on Fondren lot at Broad and Washington, and remains active in his gospel ministry and in serving country and church with dedication.
Local Weather Bureau forecast for Thomasville and vicinity Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with occasional show ers Departures and humidity readings recorded at 8 am 1 pm and 8 pm with rainfall totals and temperatures listed Highest today 82 lowest 70 mean 72. Normal high 79 departure since month and year totals noted East wind at 1 pm velocity five miles per hour
Louis S Moore was elected president of the Lions Club for the ensuing year at the annual luncheon at the Y M C A. Other officers include Syd Steyerman as first vice president Winston Jay as second vice president Lee Chesire as third vice president and Weaver Coon Ben Inman serving as directors. New members Dr J W Reid and Fred Singletary were welcomed. The meeting also noted charity plans and updates on Vashti School leadership.
Rome May 12 Senator Luigi urged Italian emigrants to avoid illegal entry into the United States. He noted severe U S actions against clandestine immigrants and advised would be migrants to wait for their quota or consider going to France or Argentina.
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