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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
2
A police officer was shot and killed during a raid at a residence after knocking and announcing a warrant. Conflicting witness statements from three women and officers cloud the incident as investigators seek the truth and possible motives amid claims of violation of law and threats to public safety.
The text argues farmers must plan ahead, balance crop and feed needs, and manage risk with market prices. It emphasizes careful farming: soil preparation, fertilizer choice, weed control, and diligent labor to achieve fair yields and real profits.
For the second time in fifteen years a Thomang county officer was killed in the line of duty. The deputy sheriff, Whys, was killed at Joe Grova’s home in Bostonport. He was described as efficient, inoffensive, and dedicated to his duty, never hostile.
The City Council authorized contracts for a new water softening plant with a daily capacity of 1.5 million gallons. Build by Prince E. Jinright for 19388 dollars, equipment from Buford Hall and Smith at 16900, tank from R D Cole Mfg Co at 2212, plus additional purchases from Dorr Clarifier Co and Otis Elevator Co bringing total to 45291 dollars, with full project up to 45000 dollars. The plant will draw water from the well to a 500000 gallon reservoir and will reduce soap usage and boiler scale. Construction starts immediately with 760 yards of concrete and 60 thousand bricks planned.
Local society notes list visits and stays by D. E. Horn and daughters Blanche and Marian in Live Oak Florida. Many relatives and friends from Thomasville Atlanta Quincy Tallahassee and Boston are mentioned with summer returns from Mercer University GSC IVC and college exams. Several Misses and Messrs are noted visiting or hosting in Live Oak and nearby towns.
Sunday services at Big Creek were led by Rev J W Evans returning for the first Sunday charge. Ruby Williams returns to Ellington after visiting relatives. many locals and guests from Thomasville and nearby towns are noted. The fishing season opens with picnics and fish fries along the river as residents share social visits and travel between Coolidge Thomasville and nearby areas.
Guyte Hadley J C Webb and Buddie Hill Dr M L Walton chairs of committees ask help to promote the convention entertainment. They seek pledges during visits and promise a return. They praise Thomasville and urge business establishments and friends to back the program, declaring Thomasville second to none.
Miss Josephine Herring and Miss Susie Scruggs return from Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee. Mrs J A Herring and Mrs W H Saunders joined graduation events. Dorothy Johnson of Live Oak visits sister Mrs Savage. Prof E L Henderson spends weekend in Gainesville with family. Mary Burney visits grandparents in Tallahassee. 4 H Club girls attend short course at F S C W in Tallahassee. Other locals travel to Lake Alfred Havana and Monticello for family and social events.
Readers list Sunday visits and guests across Pine Grove Ochlocknee Pavo Miami Thomasville Coolidge and Mur hpy. Local families including Jenicke Carter Wright Wil son Dekle and Hart share movements and hospitality with relatives and friends over the past week.
Members of the W. M. S. are reminded the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. W. J. Phinazee on June 26. The notice specifies the host and date for the gathering.
Atlanta Georgia June 10 State Entomologist Manning Seemans said an inspector found pink boll worms in a cotton seed shipment from Tripoli North Africa at the U S customs office The worm a destructive cotton pest is not present in Georgia and has been found in Texas and Arizona where efforts with the federal government are under way to eradicate it.
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