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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1935
Page
7
Valdosta Georgia June 12 The City Attorney is directed to draft an ordinance banning all forms of street noise for advertising including loud speakers talking machines bells horns and similar devices. The ordinance aims to curb a nuisance created by pervasive public noise.
The Cairo Methodist Sunday School and a large portion of the congregation enjoyed a delightful day at Hart's Playground yesterday. Presiding Elder N. H. Williams attended and Rev. A. T. Hart invited picnic parties to use his facilities, described as second to none in the section.
Boston youth John Manley, after completing his freshman year at North Georgia College Dahlonega with high grades, held leadership roles including president of the freshman class Rex Pledge Club and elected editor in chief of the Cyclops. He also earned top cadet officer rating in ROTC and will captain Company A next year. A Thomasville High School commencement dance at the American Legion Home followed the graduation exercises with Ed Jinright’s Rhythm Kings providing music for the first post cruise return dance.
City treasurer R. J. Hawthorn announces a street tax hike in Thomasville extending $3.00 through June and increasing to $4.00 after July. Tax proceeds support city street maintenance and services.
Rev Thomas Chapman of Atlanta visits Thomasville area to aid pastorless churches and preach Sunday at Pine Park Universalist Church 11:00 am and 2:30 pm. invitation extended and church located near Mr D P Ward’s home on the highway between Thomasville and Cairo. Modernizing and Repairing All Kinds Construction Work B L Brewton & Son. Purported camp notes urge Girl Scouts to register for Camp Frances Archbold with emphasis on social and personal growth. revival plans at First Baptist Church progress with Dr Roland Q Leavell preaching and early morning services scheduled. music directed by W Plunket Martin includes pipe organ pianos and choirs. a religious census of Thomasville to be conducted by over 150 church women.
The Pittman family expresses heartfelt appreciation to the people of Boston and vicinity and especially Mr and Mrs J C Pittman for kindness during the sickness and death of Weldon their son and brother They thank friends for flowers and send prayers for God s blessing on all.
In a Thomasville Superior Court session Judge Luke directed a verdict of not guilty for Will McMath on the Pavo Bank robbery charge after witnesses misidentified his brother at the defense table. Jackson received five years for his role. The proceeding marked an unusual coup in the local court.
The regular monthly meeting of the Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Friday evening at eight o'clock. All directors are expected to be present at the beginning as important matters will be discussed. The T E L Sunday School Class picnic tomorrow afternoon at Hart's playground.
In Mobile Alabama on June 12 the Supreme Court ruling granting new trials to the Scottsboro defendants due to exclusion of negroes from juries delayed murder trials of two black men, Vaughn and Millhouse, with new indictments to be sought at the July Mobile county grand jury. Washington meanwhile reports Secretary Roper says a textile industry study continues despite the NRA collapse, with a late month report planned.
The Thomasville Police Department invites sealed proposals for standard equipment on a two door sedan and a regular chassis with steel delivery body suitable for conversion to a patrol car. Prices with allowances on the current police sedan. Proposals due by 6 00 p m June 17. The police committee may reject any or all bids.
Mel Goodwin introduced Rev. Robb White at the Rotary luncheon where White urged humane aid for the ill and elderly while opposing private law enforcement efforts. He criticized youth crime in Georgia and suggested reform schools, noting recent legal changes and ongoing grand jury discussions. Chastain Transfer Line advertised after the talk.
Louis Gregoriius, a local youth, sustained a painful head wound yesterday when a wood fragment fell from a pole as a lineman worked. He was knocked unconscious, taken to a doctor, and is resting at home. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
The Thomasville graduating class of 87, 58 girls and 29 boys, received diplomas in a large auditorium ceremony led by Rev Robb White. Dr Harold Gulliver spoke on changed ideas and ideals. Awards went to Walter Willis Moreland and Miss Mervin Blanton, with diplomas delivered to named girls and boys by Jerger on behalf of the Board of Education.
The Market Bulletin, official Georgia farm publication, prepared 125000 copies for mailing. Commissioner Thomas M. Linder says the issue critiques the AAA and processing taxes. The Post Office ruled the bulletin forfeited second class mailing rights due to political editorials by Linder.
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