Thomasville Mourns Joseph Levitt Longtime Resident Dies
Joseph Levitt died after a three year illness in Thomasville. Born October 30 1898 in Boston he was devoted to B Nai Israel Synagogue and B Nai Lodge. Funeral at Whiddons Chapel with Rabbi Kohnen officiating and interment in B Nai Cemetery. He leaves two sisters Mrs Sara Levitt and Mrs Dora Levitt along with out of town relatives.
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Joseph Devitt
Whiddon
Nathan Kohnen
Fitzgerald
B'Nai Israel
Morris—.Rosenberg
Buster Rosenberg
Julius Goldberg Toe Harris
Joe Rosalio
Leroy Rosalio
Mr. Levitt
I. Levitt
Boston
Thomasville
B’nai Israel Synagogue
B’nai Lodge
Sara
Dora Levitt
Dora Goldberg
Ju Mus Goldberg
Monticello
Young Negro Struck By Car On Lee Street
A bystander report says Roscoe Simmons, a youth riding on a truck, leapt from the vehicle on Lee Street Saturday night and was struck by Bill Whitfield’s 1960 Dodge. He suffered a compound fracture below the knee. his condition is listed as good. The incident is viewed as unavoidable with no high speed involved.
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Roscoe Simmons
Youke
Lee Street
Bill Whitfield
Cairo
Whitfield
How Did It Happen in Thomas County News
A Thomasville column notes Thomas County’s four votes in the county unit system amid Georgia politics. It predicts a runoff if no candidate gains a majority and mentions advertising’s impact on local merchants, a candidate’s bet, and Lewis Wilson’s Sportsmen's Fishing Club property near Inwood Plantation.
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Thomas County
Ystem
General Assembly
Talmadge
Lewis Wilson
Inwood Plantation
VA Dam
Gulf
Two Young Men Injured in Truck Car Crash in Capps
Two Monticello youths were brought to Burke General hospital after a wreck near Capps. Earnest Hawkins and Burke General suffered fractured legs and various injuries. Hawkins is in fair condition and Burke General is feared to have a concussion though his condition remains fair.
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Capps
Monticello
Burke General
Earnest Hawkins
Spence Legion Post And Auxiliary Set Tuesday Meeting
The Indies of the Auxiliary of the Spence Jr American Legion Post No 31 join their men at the regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at the Legion Home on North Broad Street. The gathering starts at 7 30 with a supper served by the ladies and a musical program featuring Miss Pat erson Yeorgin and other performers.
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the Indies of the Auxiliary of the
T. L. Spence, Jr
Regular Meeting of Legion Post 222 Tuesday Evening
The Thomas County Post No. 222 American Legion holds its regular monthly meeting at the Legion Home on Park Front tomorrow Tuesday night at eight o'clock. Supper will be served by the Auxiliary ladies. Adjutant Dupre extends a special invitation to bring a new member.
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Legion Post
Thomas County Post No. 222
American Legion
Legion
Park Front
Auxiliary
Dupre
Masonic Convention Meets Tuesday Night in Cairo Lodge
The Thomas County Masonic Convention will hold regular communication Tuesday evening June 13 1950 with Cairo Lodge No 299 all brethren invited. Edwin Z Sterling Secretary. Notice to public I have sold my hardware business to Fr L Ponder effective Friday June 9 1950 and will not be responsible for debts contracted after that date B S Pat Smith
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Masonic
Thomas County
Cairo
Fr. L. Ponder
B. S
Pat) Smith
City Commission To Accept Bids On Light Plant Certificates
The City Commission holds a regular session to receive bids for 500000 dollars of light plant revenue certificates. Manager Layton says notices were sent to 48 bond houses and only one bid has arrived so far, with more expected when bonds are opened tonight. Par is guaranteed and a premium is anticipated.
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Layton
Patsy the English Fox Terrier Dies Beloved by Residents
Patsy, a 14 year old English Fox Terrier and longtime companion of Frank Driver, died after being struck by a passing automobile. The loyal pet was known for friendliness to neighbors and many soldiers during the war, and will be greatly missed by friends and the community.
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Patsy
Frank Driver
So You Can Hear Free Offer For Deafened Persons
Public notice promotes a free brochure entitled So You Can Hear for hard of hearing individuals. It outlines sermons music companionship and business success as benefits and asks readers to mail name and address to Beltone Dept 5192 1450 W 19th St Chicago Ill for a copy.
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Beltone
Dept
19Th St
Chicago
Personal notices from Archbold area for regional readers
Judge Bird of nonticello. George Dempsey Jr. returns from Jacksonville. Athens visitors B L Brooks weekend in town. Jim Koyton and family at the National Coal Convention in Chattanooga. Betty Sims leaves for summer vacation. Mrs Ray and Mrs McCullar undergoing Archbold hospital treatment. Cadet William Raiford at West Point visits home. Others away include Pettigrew in Atlanta meetings, Flovers in High Point and Ponte Vedra Beach plans, and June Woodward recovering from a concussion after an Alabama college accident.
Card of Thanks for Mrs. W. C. Burton Death
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of Mrs. W. C. Burton. They appreciate floral offerings sympathy and every kind thought and wish God’s blessings on all. Signed by Mrs. Hattie Davis and Family Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Burton and Family Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Burton and Family Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Burton and Family.
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W. C. Burton
Hattie Davis
Herbert Burton
Lawrence Burton
Clyde Burton
Softball Officials to Meet Tuesday at YMCA
AW managers and officials of the Soft Ball League are urged to attend a meeting Tuesday evening at 7 p m at the YMCA to discuss league matters and officiating.
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Offferrmn
YMCA
Thomasville among towns acquiring sites for housing
Atlanta reports six southern states will receive nearly 800 million dollars in federal funds for low income housing over six years. Fifty five Georgian towns and several others in Alabama Florida Tennessee Mississippi and South Carolina have prepared sites and bids for dozens of new units.
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Atlanta
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Davis Family Reunion At Big Creek Baptist Church
Descendants of the late Jasper Davis gathered at Big Creek Baptist Church on Moul trie Road for their annual reunion. Sponsoring hosts were Mr and Mrs Oscht- Davis. A large assembly enjoyed dinner under the trees and a spirit of love and fellowship marked the gathering with many invited friends in attendance.
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Davis
Big Creek Baptist Church
Jasper Davis
Moultrie Road
Oscht- Davis
Auto Collision on Cairo Road Injures None
An automobile collision on Cairo Road about seven miles from Thomasville involved a Negro from Perry Florida crashing into the rear of Raymond Kelly of Thomasville. No one was injured. the damage to the cars was heavy.
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Cairo
Thomasville
Perry
Raymond Kelly
Philathea Class Meeting Tonight at Neel Home
The regular monthly Philathea Class business meeting will be held tonight at 8 p.m. at the home of Mike Rasy Neel on North Carnford. All members are urged to attend and bring any notes.
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Philadthea
P.m
Mike Rasy Neel
North Carnford
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