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Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1954

Page

2

Next Three Weeks Seen Critical by Congressman Pilcher

Congressman Pilcher declares the coming three weeks critical as he shows constituents a film of Operation Ivy the first hydrogen bomb test. The memory of the late Congressman Cox is honored at a district meeting with tributes read by Judge J O Bell and remarks from Carl Vinson and Voorhees. Delegates from 14 counties attend the gathering in Thamesville with a long list of district officials and supporters.

Charles Pilcher Cong Pilcher Cox the Congressional Committee J. O. Bell Georgia Supreme Court Scott House of Representatives Judge Bell House Carl Vinson Georgia Judge Cox Congressman Voorhees Ghio Ahso Congressman Cox Thamesville Public Library Carl Rhodes Ed Williams Roy Lawson Boyett Oscar Witchard Thomas Harper Mitchell A. R. Royal Joe Boence Harry Frosteg L. G. Hineson J. Cheney Robinson Miller Raymond Young Pat Dozier Calhoun J. M. Jordan Baker J. H. Cotton L. Cotton Tift Frank Lamb A. N. Aycock Frank Corry Russ Pittman Andy Garrison Dougherty Rosser Malone Paul Kennan George Joiner Wallace Grouch Adie Durden Colquitt Jim Mack Odum Bill Clark R. B. Wright Richard Garrett Bill Slocumb R. H. Carter Worth Leon Houston W. J. Forehand Harmon Jeffers H. H . Wollard

Elks Plan Radio Flag Day Program Across Nation

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will sponsor a Mutual Broadcasting System Flag Day radio program Monday marking the 176th birthday of the flag. Ansel Frobberg Exalted Ruler of the Thomasville Lodge said the 5:30 to 5:55 p.m. segment features Bobby Benson and Bob Haag with Earl Be James of Oklahoma City opening and Arthur J. Connell delivering a national Legion message. Thomasville Elks urge residents and local businesses to fly flags Monday.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Mutual Broadcasting System Ansel Frobberg Thomasville Lodge of Elks Bobby Benson Star of Mutual Bob Haag Earl BE James Oklahoma City Arthur J. Connell Middletown Conn Natonal American Legion Thomasville Elks Minty

Vacation Church School At First Methodist

Vacation Church School will be held at First Methodist Church Monday through Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. A swimming party and picnic are planned for next Saturday at Bob’s pool from 9 to 12 noon. Mrs. Charles R. Simmons Jr. is director with Mrs. Claud Vaughn as superintendent of the kindergarten and Mrs. R. B. Hiers overseeing the primary and junior groups.

First Methodist Rr First Methodist Church Bob's Pool Vaughan

Community Council Plans Park Playground Discussion

The Community Council sets a June meeting to discuss playground equipment for Paradise Park with Park Board opposition but support for a majority decision. The plan centers on a 160 by 169 foot triangular site at Metcalf Avenue and Hansell Street.

Paradise Park Community Council Council Board of Directors John Norwood Park Planning Board Junior Chamber of Commerce Park Board Metcalf Avenue Hansell Street

Names Fragment From Obituary or Notice

Readable fragments list individuals Joe Redd Dic Higgins Ramsey and L V McKinnon Jr likely part of a notice or obituary item. No dates or context provided to determine event or relation among them.

Rev S Woodward Adams Chosen Vashti School Superintendent

The Rev S Woodward Adams, pastor of First Methodist Church Moultrie for three years, is named superintendent of Vashti School by the Woman's Division of Christian Service and approved by Bishop Arthur J Moore. He becomes the seventh superintendent and the second man in that role, with duties beginning mid July at the Vashti campus.

Arthur J. Moore South Georgia Adams Vasht! School E. E. Bishop Moore Frank Nalls Epworth-by-the-Sea Joe H. Bridges Warren Candle Hospital G. N. Ralay Woodward Adams Tennessee Morgan Prep Petersburg Tenn Vanderbilt University Emory University Union Theological Seminary New York New York, Mrs. Adams Is the Former Marvel Gossage of Tullahoma Joseph Buwance Atlanta Dan Gilbert Edgewood Methodist Church San Antonio Texas Woodward, Jr Monteagle First Methodist Waydross Moultrie Mrs. Adams Mr. Adams Gladice Bower Miss Bower Qarett Biblical Institute Vashti Loc Woman's Division of Christian Service New York City

Thomas Drug Store No. 2 Opens on Gordon Avenue

Thomas Drug Store No. 2 on Gordon Avenue across from the hospital opened Friday drawing hundreds of customers. Five hundred orchids were given to the ladies while ice cream cones and balloons pleased the children. The new store showcases modern equipment and aims to meet all needs with prompt prescription filling, continuing the Thomas reputation of seventy years.

No Trace Found Of Paul Conley

The sheriff reports no trace of Paul Conley, pursued on two warrants for car theft and assault with a dangerous weapon. Conley reportedly fled with his child, leaving the child with relatives.

Paul Conley Sheriff's Office Conley

Young Bill Thomas Dies Near Pelham

The death of Bill Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Robert Henry Thomas of Whigham is announced. He died at the home near Pelham after four years of ill health and three months of critical illness. Funeral services are planned for Sunday at Spring Hill Methodist church near Whigham. Survived by his wife Evelyn Tillis and several relatives including four sisters and two brothers, plus his grandmother Mrs G B Elkins of Cairo. He was twenty five years old.

Bill Thomas Robert Henry Thomas Whigham Pelham Spring Hill Methodist Church Evelyn Nelle Thomas Donnie Thomas Mary Ann Thomas Jerry Gene Thomas Thomas G. B. Elkins Cairo Pat Farmer

McGrotha Newton Nuptials Postponed

Miss Mary Eliz abeth McGrotha and Reph Donald Newton wedding is postponed from Sunday at the First Methodist Church Boston. The date and location will be announced soon by the bride's mother.

Mary Elizabeth McGrotha Donald Newton First Methodist Church Boston

Thomasville Calendar and Obituary Notice

Calndor events listed for Monday include meetings of the Ministerial Association Jaycees and F and A M Lodge No 369 at Scott Hotel and Masonic Hall. An obituary notes the untimely death of the youngest son of his parents, mourned by many friends.

Thomasville Ministerial Association Hotel Scott Jaycees F.&a.m Masonic Hall Idea Exchange Club Youth Center

Edwin A Milner Dies in Quitman at 80

Edwin A Milner, 80, of Quitman, native of Rome Georgia, died after illness. Survived by Emma Speight Milner wife. three daughters Mamie Milner, Mrs. W. B. Holwell, Mrs. Jerger. son John E Milner. three grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 3 p.m. at family home Molly Avenue. Rev L D Shippey officiating. Oak Hill Cemetery. Maxwell-Eason Co. in charge.

Uitman Edwin Asbury Milner Quitman Prida Rome Molly Avenue Rev. L. D. Shippey Oak Hill Cemetery Maxwell-Eason Company Filmer Mizz Mamie Milner Thomasville Quitman Methodist Church Woodmen of South Georgia Emma Speight George

Party Planned For Carrier Salesmen

Times Enterprise reports a Monday evening party to honor 81 carrier street salesmen at the Albany Road home of Circulation Manager R. H. Heath. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. with "Two for the Money" as the game and two cash prizes for the most asked question in the carrier room. Out of town guests from Donalsonville Bainbridge Pelham Quitman Coolidge and nearby areas are expected.

Donalsonville Bainbridge Pelham Quitman Coolidge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cong. Pilcher R. C. Bell Cox W. F. Scott, Sr Elks Plan Norwood Bruce Singleton The Ccouncil Board L. B. Craig J. A. Curry W. B. Cochran Jr. Cherris W. B. Cochran, Jr. Elder Hurley Chapman Emily Jerger Thomas County Fred Godwin C. K. Billings S. Woodward Adams Thomas Drug Store Vann McGrotha-Newton Calndor Edwin A.milner Masin Hampin W. B. Holwell Jerger John Eawin Milner Quitmen American, Legion Kiwanis Club
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