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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
2
At age 62 in 1926 he sold his Western United Gas and Electric Company holdings and its parent Western United Corporation. He chose not to retire from business and entered the newspaper field in the summer of 1927, defending his name against rival attacks.
The article records visiting members including Judge L, Rotarian Frank Pthorst of Tallahassee, S. W. Stey n, J. M. Edwards, William A. wma OU A UO Pinelien, and others attending the Presbyterian service as guests of W. J. Powell and Mr. Harris Jr. during an absence.
The Georgia Public Service Commission approved discontinuance of service on the Cross and Southern line after a petition showed low passenger counts and a growing deficit. Ridership dropped from 22,362 in 1928 to 12,? in 1929, with a $15,537 deficit last year.
In Augusta Ga on June 18 the effort to continue professional baseball in the city was discussed at a meeting led by Mayor Bell. The Augusta Baseball Club franchise was turned over to the South Association on Sunday.
Dr J L Bevans attends a ten day National Hospital Association meeting in Atlantic City. Local notices report lawn mower service by Busy Bee Co and repairs. new law firm Rusby and Maloy opens in Upchurch Building. Mrs Reggy Hawthorn and children head to Pittman NJ for summer with Rev W H Higgins.
The killing of Henry Virkkula of International Falls Minnesota by a border patrolman showed no change in the case. Emmett J White the patrolman remained jailed while four investigations including one ordered by Lowman advanced.
Washington reports that customs patrolman Cox, who fatally shot Archibald Eugster at Detroit, acted in the regular line of duty as rum runners attempted to retake a seized boat. The episode is tied to ongoing enforcement amid prior acts and family cases.
May 21 1929 death angel took G T Jordan to his home beyond He was born September 18 1888 in Marion County He moved to Thomas County at age 12 and lived there the rest of his life He leaves a wife three children a father brother and sister and many relatives A loved one writes a tribute noting his devotion to family and faith.
Notice from Bung Bee Co offering quick cleaning and repair of type writers sewing machines and phonographs. Contact phone 238 for service.
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