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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1948
Page
8
Oscar Pappus a retired broker in Francisco died recently leaving a large bequest to charities but a clause required his mongrel dog be put to sleep and buried with him. The dog was buried with Pappus in the family plot. The column discusses pet burial requests and dog care advice for clipping puppies feeding and housing.
The Waycross Bears defeated the Tallahassee P rates 4-1 for their sixth straight win in the Georgia Florida League. Thomasville Tigers edged Americas 7-6 with a late rally to snap a skid, while Cordele Indians won 6-4 at Albany. Valdosta-Moultrie extra innings and other close results filled the night slate.
Cairo June 12 cattle prices climbed to 29.80 per cwt for top grade beef steers at the Grady sale. Hog prices held near 24.50 per cwt with feeder pigs top at 26.25 per hundredweight. Offerings increased in volume from last week.
Long-suffering Boston fans cheer two leaders as Ted Williams drives in seven in the Red Sox 12 4 rout of the White Sox while the Braves surge to the NL lead with a 7 3 win over St Louis. Other results include Hamner beating the Cubs and Wehmeier’s fifth straight win for Cincinnati.
The report highlights batting and fielding leaders in the Georgia Florida League. Valdosta outfielder Joe Kwiatkowski leads with a .389 average across 28 straight games since May 7, while Tallahassee pitcher Gene Yebernetsky dominates with 11 wins and no defeats in 12 appearances. Weathers of Waycross drives RBIs with 62 and Fisher of Waycross has 31 stolen bases. Tallahassee tops team batting and Valdosta tops team fielding at .958.
In Denaigonville on June 12 Mrs R F Wheeler hosted a refined supper party in honor of Miss Blaine Wilson, with daughters Mrs Lamar Billings and Mrs Le Guterman assisting. Guests included Eloise Wilson, Betty Wilson, and numerous local friends, the event featuring chiffon daisies, blue and white decor, wedding bells, and a bridal gift of china matching the bride’s breakfast set.
Willims led the surge with key hits as Boston won seven of eight. Ted doubled three times driving in two with each hit and a seventh RBI on a bases loaded walk. Jack Kramer went the distance as Chicago collected ten hits but Papish earned the decision.
Meigs residents led by the Rev and Mrs Tom A Whiting attend the Methodist Youth Assembly at Wesleyan University in Macon. The group includes Miss Vivian Norton Miss Joan Rackley and Ochlochnee delegations Anne Groover Anne Stringer and Mary Ham.
Mobile Alabama June 1 AP district engineer Col Joseph Y Twitty disclosed a large construction program for next year with about 6 million trimmed from recommended appropriations. The plan includes a veterans hospital building program and a substantial military project under air force expansion plus civil work totaling around 12.5 million for major civil works. Real progress in fire control traces to discovery of oxygen thirteen acidity relations long ago.
Sam Snead holds a one stroke edge after 36 holes at the Riviera course with a 138 total after two 69s. Hogan, Locke, Worham, Stranahan and Demaret trail in a crowded field as the final round approaches and past Open misfortunes loom over Snead’s bid for the title.
Alexander City sits second in the Alabama league after a 10-4 win over Griffin. Tallahassee beat Opels 9-8 in 14 innings. LaGrange lost fourth straight as Opelika took a late four-run lead. Cichon and Robert led with four for five for the Hornets.
Horace BW. Sharpe died June 5 1948 in New York City. Funeral services are set for Sunday June 13 1948 at 3 30 p.m. at First A B Church with Rev. James N. Greene officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Clark and Gilmore Funeral Home in charge.
Seventyseven survivors ranged upward to a halfway total of 148. The field included former Owen champions Tommy from Boca Raton Florida and Ralph Guidahl of Medinah TH, both noted as double winners of 1987 98.
A list of numbered clues with definitions and wordplay hints including entries for common informer and several cryptic prompts. The page shows scattered hints such as Italian river and unit of electrical capacity, inviting readers to fill the grid.
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