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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
5
A long Georgia political column discusses upcoming elections in Thomas County, Sheriff race dynamics, and local endorsements. It notes Charles M. Dixon as a strong sheriff candidate, references past liquor enforcement tensions, and comments on district politics and fiscal outlook amid national debates.
The piece outlines partisan stances on taxation and a balanced budget. Republicans oppose new taxes yet seek budget balance, while Democrats resist taxes but concede they are needed for solvency. A statistician claims current levies would apply to business in 2029.
New Orleans June 9 Former Judge Roscoe Luke of the Georgia Court of Appeals seeks a new trial at the U S Fifth Circuit in a federal conviction for using the mails to defraud tied to Citizens Building and Loan Co of Thomasville Ga Luke argues memo records found at the late Oscar Groover Thomasville secretary should not have been used since originals exist Luke sentenced to two years in prison Dearland free on 5000 bond pending appeal Luke contends the company had a board of directors and bonded officers District Attorney Davis says Groover ran the company and Luke acted as the active head of the firm Luke allegedly defrauded $230 961 01 from 1927 to receivership with the loan company used as a private bank.
The United States circuit court of appeals docketed a hearing today for Roscoe Luke former member of the Georgia Court of Appeals convicted of using the mails to defraud Luke a Thomasville Georgia resident appealed after US Judge Bascom Denver denied a new trial Luke under sentence of two years was convicted at Valdosta Georgia on September 27 1935 The government charged he headed the Citizens Building and Loan Association of Thomasville which failed in 1984 Luke claimed insufficient evidence newly discovered evidence and juror separation during trial Judge Deaver said a golf game occurred but he kept the juror under supervision throughout the game
Social notes list Sunday dinner visitors and weekend guests in the Dublin Cairo Pelham Hartsfield Sug nce and Arbor Dale communities. Names include Lacey Lacy Jarrell Taylor Lemott Singletary White Brinson Hudson Tinsley Norman Boutwell Atkinson Peacock Aldredge Carter and Hartley with various family gatherings noted.
Woodland residents report visits and gatherings in town. Mrs. Ramsey Carter and children stay with Eva Vanlandingham in Thomasville while E Jones family and Zimmie Fulford join T C Clark. Sarah Jones and Doris McGraw dine with Ruth Dixon. Fred Hughes and family call on H L Hughes and Louie Hughes. Peul guests with L L Biking family.
Mr John Moreland returned to Tampa after visiting his parents in this area. L G Philips of DeFuniak Springs and J W Philips of Marianna spent Sunday and Monday with relatives. W B Dollar made a business trip to Whigham. Bettie Fleetwood of Thomasville visited Mrs A D Fleetwood. J O Newton is in Tallahassee this week. E J Nesmith family and James Williams from Merrifville visited Sunday. C W Oxendine returns to Thomasville after visiting here. Brint Rudeell Rehberg of Sale Lochnee section visited relatives here Sunday afternoon.
Thomasville post office returns to first class ranking on July 1 after steady receipts growth since 1933. Postal receipts for January to May 1936 show a rise over 1935, with total annual target near $44,500 and praise for Postmaster Blanton and staff.
The Thomas County Sunday School Convention meets at Metcalfe Baptist Church on Wednesday June 17 starting at 10 a.m. Eastern. Dr. T W Tippett leads the program at 11 40 with an open forum on Sunday School problems. Local ministers and Mrs Agnew Andrews direct a Workers Council Demonstration. Dinner on the grounds provided by the Metcalfe church.
Members of T. L. Spence Jr. Post 31, American Legion, elected A. A. Clark as commander at the June meeting. Hoyt Wimpy became vice commander and R. J. Hawthorne adjutant, with other officers named for the next term.
Mr. S. V. Ward, screw worm supervisor, leads an active campaign across the county and nearby areas to curb screw worms in livestock. Meetings and demonstrations are planned, including June 18 at 11 to 12 at E. J. Norton’s Boston site and 2 to 3 at J. A. Bowers’ Meigs farm, urging participation for valuable prevention information.
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