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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
6
Luxora Arkansas June 13 130 Black laborers loaded into a large truck for a cotton-plantation run when a side collapsed and they spilled from the vehicle. Mayor R C Langston said none were seriously injured though many had cuts and bruises.
An old health ad explains kidneys contain millions of tiny tubes that filter waste, comparable to bowels, and warns that reduced urine output signals possible toxin buildup. It promotes Doan's Pills by Oster Milburn Co as a long trusted remedy and urges readers to consult their druggist.
Davenport Florida June 13 The Florida Citrus Institute says in advertising and publicity it will step aside for the new state citrus commission created by the 1935 legislature. The institute will focus on developing citrus by products from culls drops and third grade fruit. Shippers are being released from advertising contracts.
Council extends street tax levy to three dollars through June and four dollars after July. R. J. Hawthorn, Treasurer for the city of Thomasville, announces the new rate and collection timeline. The report mentions a minor injury to a crew member requiring medical bandaging by Luxora doctors.
Grace Fenton Butler of Chicago married Edward Anton Holm also of Chicago at 5 30 pm Tuesday at First Baptist Church Atlanta Rev Ellis A Fuller officiated A reception followed at the church parlors The couple will live in Chicago after a wedding trip to Burnside Lodge Minnesota
An automobile caught fire at the Gulf Refining Company plant near gasoline tanks while being overhauled after a motor cleaning. The fire department arrived and contained the blaze with no serious damage reported. A community event notice follows for Zaggenfest at Paradise Park on Friday June 14, 1935 at 8:00 pm with musical performances and group acts.
Thomasville Police Department seeks price bids on standard equipment two door sedans and complete chassis with steel delivery bodies suitable for patrol use. Sealed proposals due by 6:00 p m June 17. City clerk to receive bids with right to reject any or all offers. Police Committee.
A barn owned by Mr. Bob Saunders near Coolidge burned last night with evidence of incendiarism reported. Dogs were kept by the owner while a trail was followed from the barn but was lost. The extent of the damage was not learned today.
Miss Vivian Manry a 1935 Thom asville High School graduate entertained classmates and guests at a lively dance at the American Legion Home. The event was among the season’s top social functions and drew many young attendees. Girl Scouts bound for camp are asked to meet at the Legion Home Friday at 9 00 a m, under Mrs James F Evans camp committee.
New York June 13 Max Baer heavyweight champion will have an edge of about 20 pounds on Jimmy Braddock for their 15 round title bout at Madison Square Garden Baer weighed 209 12 Braddock 191 3 4 The weigh in featured tense exchanges with Braddock distancing himself from Baer and a near bust up before calm returned as both men stepped to the scales.
Washington June 13 The Shriners continued their 61st annual conclave with a parade after a rain soaked review before President Roosevelt and the first lady. Spectators braved the downpour while thousands sheltered under umbrellas as the finale loomed tonight.
The Thomasville weather bureau forecasts partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with possible local thunder showers. Temperatures show little change, with a high yesterday and a low last night recorded. precipitation totals include 2.00 inches in the last 24 hours and 24.74 inches for the year up to January. A separate narrative mentions a crime incident where Brannon escaped during a hold up, prompting a city search and noting Longino's departure for Albany to address the Georgia Mayor Association.
In East Point a white man attempted a bank robbery but was overcome by Clifford Brannon a negro janitor who had just finished sweeping. Brannon was tied and blindfolded before the intruder fled after cutting bank telephones and entering the president’s office.
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