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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1939
Page
7
An excited caller to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports it is pitch dark at 9 o clock, realizing she has slept through the day. The reporter confirms the time and asks for clarification as she panics about morning and night confusion.
Reverend T F Callaway denounces the city council for licensing slot machines claiming state and local laws prohibit such gambling. He argues licensing would invite legal battles and tarnish Thomasville’s reputation, urging council to adhere to Georgia law and resist gambling legalization.
The Philips and McCorea families thank friends for ministration and lovely flowers after the death of their beloved father, Mr. H. W. Smith, mentioning Southern Radio Service and address 342 W Jackson St.
Camp Frances reports a lively period with archery interest, new novelty belts crafted with Margaret's Craft Magic, and mail from home boosting morale. Frances Walden played America on bugle. nature watchdogs and frogs intrigue campers. Julie Pace lauded for leadership. a camp car assists emergencies. Friendship Class meets at Mrs Greene Alday's Glenwood Drive after noon.
Announcement states E S Bartlett Jr manager of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co store will be transferred to Chattanooga Tennessee and Mrs Tim Callaway assistant manager will be promoted to manager of the local store Callaway is son of Rev and Mrs T F Callaway of Thomasville Bartlett has been in Thomasville from Florida and will depart for Chattanooga tomorrow
Mrs Fritz Roberts teaches the Young Men's Bible Class which will lead the Weekly Prayer Meeting at the First Baptist Church tomorrow evening. The public is invited to attend.
A vintage advertisement urges parents to choose STEGALU'S milk for children, endorsing either pasteurized or raw milk as a safe option and emphasizing child health.
Regular meeting of Piney Woods Lodge 1.0.C. F. scheduled for tonight at 8 o clock at the hall on South Broad Street. Members are urged to attend. Roy Tucker N. G. Roland Durant Secretary.
The Supreme Forest Woodman Circle No 42 of Thomasville Ga held its Monday meeting June 26 at eight Oclock. A goodly number of officers and members attended. Four new members were Initiated in regular ceremony. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday June 26 at seven.
A neighborhood prayer meeting led by Mrs. Frank Kaskie will be held at 228 East Calhoun Street tomorrow afternoon at three thirty.
A local dealer advertises multiple classics including a 1938 DeLuxe DeSoto Touring Sedan with low mileage and overdrive, a 1938 DeSoto Coupe, a 1936 Dodge Pick Up, a 1937 Plymouth Coupe, and a 1934 Plymouth four door sedan. Also offered are cheap Model A Fords with payments as low as ten dollars down. Located at 118 S Madison St Thomasville Ga next to Oliver Stables.
An eight to ten o clock WPA sponsored evening program at Gordon Avenue Recreation Center invites teenage boys and girls and adults. Trained recreation leaders chaperone activities as the well lighted playground offers outdoor games during summer months.
Forecast for Thomasville and vicinity calls for occasional rain tonight and Wednesday with heavier rain later. Observation at 8 a m shows 75th meridian time with yesterday’s high and low noted. Rainfall totals include 0.63 inches in the last 24 hours and 6.45 inches for the month so far.
June 13 in Flint Michigan reports clashes between UAW AFL and CIO factions at Fisher Body Plant No 1 as GM units reopen. About 200 men fought briefly. one man knocked out, several bruised. Police intervened with no serious injuries. Saginaw also saw injuries and arrests as unions dispute recognition.
Watermelon shipments from South Georgia are under way and expected to expand here later this week or early next week. The crop should move in earnest next week with a good volume reaching distant markets despite not matching the heaviest years.
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Jane Horne, fiancee of Sia ney Lanier of Coolidge, was held at Mrs. G Johnson Sr near Metcalfe. Guests numbered about forty and gifts were delivered by Chan Hicks using a miniature car. Joyce Hart, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Hart, read aloud adding to the cheerful mood.
Atlanta June 13 Eight highway construction projects totaling 686 190 and covering 58 miles in 10 Georgia counties were advertised for letting by the state highway board under Governor Rivers. Bids due June 30 include 15 miles on Moultrie Adel road and routes in Colquitt Crisp Sumter Echols Gwinnett Laurens Paulding Pulaski Wilcox with varied surface treated and paved segments and one bridge.
A 400 passenger Georgia special train paused in Richmond on the way to New York for a World’s Fair view of Confederate shrines. Governor Rivers urged unity for fair railroad rates as Virginians cheered the Georgia Military Band playing Dixie. Adjutant General Stoddard said the 125‑piece band would reflect credit on Georgia.
Baltimore June 13 An inquiry opened into actions of 40 junior high boys accused by Melvin Bridge 14 of carving the letter H in his neck after swastikas were inked on their arms Bridge said he was attacked for being Jewish Dr David E Weglein said the investigation is underway Morton Rosen 19 a friend of Bridge is charged with disorderly conduct and assault and to be tried today
Macon Ga June 13 Guy Ezell son of a Rome Ga minister awaited jury selection in Superior Court to try for murder in the Feb 10 killing of his employer Edgar E Norris in a downtown store.
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