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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
8
Plans are set for Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church from June 16 to 20 for children five to fifteen. A meeting tomorrow afternoon will organize attendees, with signups at four oclock followed by departmental sessions and a parade through the city.
Evangelist Mason Lee preached on Samson from the Old Testament at the Church of the Nazarene revival. He warned against relying on past success and Delilah's temptations, urging renewal of vows and complete altar commitment for God to hear. The notice ends with a local ad for homemade ice cream and frosted malts at 107 N Madison.
Bundles for Britain will stage a sale of clothing unsuitable for the British climate on Saturday June 14 at a vacant store 317 West Jackson Street. The event is directed by Mrs J M Holder, who along with workers will collect additional garments for the cause.
The Woodmen Circle Grove No. 42 of Thomasville holds a special meeting tonight June 12 at the Woodman Hall. All members urged to attend. Mary B. Hinchen, Guardian. Bobbie Lee Wheeler, Secretary.
The Thom asville Kiroy Club met at the Y M C A for a brief session. Bob Massey introduced Watt head of the local Defense Unit who gave a history and outlined the unit’s purpose and work and urged members to join.
Experiment Station Director H P Stuckey announced new oat selections with higher yields and rust smut resistance. Georgia No 10 86 65 X produced up to 16 bushels more per acre in recent years, three year average 80.3 vs 66.6 for current varieties. Distribution awaits increased production.
Frank Knox criticizes subversive elements in labor unions as enemies of the country. Georgia bond issues split by counties. final decision rests with affected authorities. Thomas C. Law named Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of America at Indianapolis. Betty Gitner and students correspondence from Holland highlights international goodwill. Rotary Club backs Thomasville airport site and defense uses. ACL crossing safety remains a local concern with calls for a STOP order to prevent accidents and costs.
Germany reports 217 359 military losses since the September 1 invasion of Poland, with 5 893 dead in Crete and 12 day battle totals comparable to Norway and the Balkans campaigns. The Associated Press notes the continuing high toll across Nazi forces.
Mr and Mrs J P Atkinson announce the engagement of daughter Jimmie Eugenia to Joseph W Knight of Jacksonville Florida. The marriage will be held Sunday June 15. East Side Playground at East Side School is now open 9 to 11 in the morning and 2 30 to 6 30 in the afternoon for boys and girls to enjoy horseshoes baseball softball folk games and other activities with a recreational leader in charge during hours.
The Presbyterian church hosts a two week Daily Vacation Bible School beginning Monday June 16 under principal Mrs. M. H. Jeffries. Faculty includes Mrs. Guy Milton and assistants for Beginners, Primary, and Junior departments. lunch by Mrs. W. H. Leonard. Ages three to twelve are invited to attend daily 9 to 11 30.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tom Linder urged Glennville tomato growers to use state grading and market facilities to improve prices and reduce marketing costs. He emphasized uniform grades, announced three public grading belts, and called on Camp Stewart soldiers to assist in the annual tomato tribute parade.
June 9 1941 city council met with Mayor White and aldermen Watt Dobbins Key Keyton Garrison Inman. Discussions covered Campbell Street Church of God entrance request, a trash nuisance near Cherokee Street, water main extension to Belmont Subdivision, dangerous crossing on South Broad Street, new streets in Laurel Hill Cemetery, and approved bills and licenses with one beer license denied.
Harold D. Roberts, manager of the Thomasville Georgia State Employment Service, explains new simpler procedures for partial unemployment benefits. He notes many workers entitled to benefits have not received them and urges cooperation among employers, workers, and the local office to ensure efficient implementation.
Independent troop and Battery C, formerly the governor's horse guards, draw the assignment as part of a reorganization. The note highlights the shift of roles and unit identities within the state’s military forces.
An unnamed senior staff officer in Tennessee complains during the opening field exercise of a month long Army maneuver. He cites lack of real battlefield noise and limited ammunition saying realism is missing and soldiers need the danger and training that real combat provides.
An officer warned that troops remain reckless until confronted by diving combat planes or compelled to choose under the roar of gunfire, urging decisive measures to curb behavior.
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