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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1941
Page
7
A fragment describes a June 13 incident in Manitowoc Wisconsin involving a catcher and four other men. One man, Raymund J. Rosingky, 25, Osinsky, is named in the text. The passage mentions props being knocked from a disappeared Seay WR and a CT ens, with a dramatic moment where a man held all four others on his shoulders.
The timetable lists arrivals and departures for routes from Dothan Monticello Tifton and Valdosta to Savannah and Waycross. It shows multiple daily times including 0:15 a m 6:20 p m and 9:47 p m with connections to Tallahassee Thomsvillet and Waycross and indicates service to Savannah with evening and morning slots. The fragmentary data suggests a regional rail schedule with interchange points.
Mobile Skippers win two shutouts over Meridian to extend their Southeastern League lead to 3.5 games over Selma. Schmidt homered with two on, Russell held the opposition to four hits in the nightcap, and Anniston routed Selma 10-2. Rain postponed Pensacola vs Jackson.
In Athens Georgia rain halted the Dixie Scholastic tennis finals. Bobby Reese of Nashville and Carl Maddox of Atlanta led two sets to one with a 4-4 fifth when weather stopped play. Doubles finals will be staged later in Atlanta.
A large crowd watched as Waycross outfielders Woodall and Colgan and Thomasville infield led by Cal Armstrong at third made brilliant plays. Sullivan pitched well for both sides in a tight game with timely hitting and strong defense.
Mrs Irene Belcher of Carrollton and Elmer J Belcher of Bainbridge announce the engagement of their daughter Annie Martha Belcher to Charles Saxon Compton Jr of Athens. Miss Belcher, a Bainbridge High School graduate, earned a B S in home economics at the University of Georgia. Compton, a University of Georgia alumnus, is a second lieutenant in the reserve and will begin a year of training after the wedding.
Bainbridge Georgia June social notes report a bridge party at Mrs Jester’s Oak Lawn home honoring Misses Martha Ward and Elizabeth O Neal ahead of their upcoming marriages. Guests enjoyed roses and lilies decor, high score went to Mrs William Tonge, prizes to Ward O Neal Lewis Bell and Tyson, a salad course and ice drink followed. Attendees included Martha Ward Elizabeth O Neal Jessie Lewis Clara Wimberly Margaret Chalfant Cleo Barber Susan Bower Adelaide Bower Marjorie Bell Teressa Gammage Edna Helen Gray Margaret Seigier Frances Rich Junkie Nordan and Mesdames Stuart McKenzie Rawleigh Rollins BE J Tyson Maston O Neal Metz Holder William Tonge Tea guests listed.
In Bainbridge Georgia on June 13 a Sportsman Club dance honored Bubba Baggs and his fiancée Miss Vivian Evans of Savannah. Grace Baggs and Grace Mrs Glenn Griffin hosted a large group with festive decor, mixed flowers, greenery, and colorful balloons as guests enjoyed dancing late into the evening.
Bainbridge Georgia June 13 Mrs Stuart McKenzie and Miss Cleo Barber hosted a lawn party at Mrs McKenzies lake Douglas road home to honor Miss Martha Ward and Miss Elizabeth O Neal popular brides elect Guests enjoyed sandwiches hors doeuvres and coca colas Assisting in serving were Mrs C B Hurst Jewel Hurst Elise Belcher and Mrs Hillman Trollinger Guests included Misses Martha Ward Elizabeth O Neal Marjorie Beil Teressa Gammage Enda Ellen Gray Elise Belcher Bessie Lewis Ruth Wheat Frankie Nordan Jewel Hurst Clara Wimberly Vivian Evans of Savannah and Mesdames Edwin Warner Frank Battle Jr Jack Hurst Gene Nesbit Milton Woodberry Henry Maddox William Tonge Metz Holder Harry Spooner Hillman Trollinger C E Hurst C N
New York on June 13 reports the largest police detail will patrol the Polo Grounds and Harlem for Joe Louis to defend his heavyweight title against Billy Conn. About 2,250 officers in uniform and plain clothes will monitor the area. officials expect no unusual disorder but stay prepared for any incident.
Rain delayed play but quarterfinals were set in the Cotton State Tennis Tournament at Birmingham. Miami’s top seed Billy Gillespie drew Jack Tuero of New Orleans while Lou Faquin of Memphis faced Dick McKee of Miami and Johnny Hyder of Nashville met John Ager of Birmingham. George Pero of Miami played Harris Everett of Jacksonville.
In Augusta, the Macon Peaches abandoned a scheduled doubleheader as rain halted play. Columbia Reds widened their lead to one game as Greenville Spinners moved into a tie for second after beating Savannah. Everett Hill pitched six shutout innings for the Reds, while Pete Stein limited Columbia to three hits before rain paused the Charleston-Columbus game.
Cooper Chiétey, Griffin, Gerdon, and Dexter Ward of Tavares Florida are listed among cast members for the forthcoming local stage production. The group attends rehearsals this week as auditions close.
Bainbridge Georgia June 13. Bubba Baggs and Vivian Skvans depart for Savannah after visiting Baggs mother Mrs Grace Baggs. Mrs C E Hurst and Jewel Thurst also leave for Savannah after staying with Mrs Stuart McKenzie and Mr McKenzie. Melvin Nussbaum and mother Mrs Melvin Nussbaum of Atlanta depart after visiting with Mr and Mrs Lester A Friedman. Mrs J A Grimsley and Mrs Edwin Warner retire from Macon after several days visit.
Washington reports most states added workers in April as Social Security Board data show higher employment placements than March. Several states saw declines in unemployment compensation recipients, with Alabama listing a payment decrease of $282,947 and a drop in benefits.
The Associated Press reports more showers across South Georgia and the Carolinas with clearing skies and warmer weather later in the week. Thunder showers drenched Augusta and Macon, while Charleston and Greensboro saw significant rain. Flooding hits Texas and Louisiana with 20 deaths. New York and New England temperatures rise after unseasonable lows.
The report lists state by state figures for job placements with increases and decreases. Florida shows 327,126 and 5 in one section and 4,117 and 23.2 in another, while Alabama 4,533 and 43.4, Georgia 9,616 and 38.0, and South Carolina 5,117 and 37.3 appear as cited.
Hollywood headlines show Harry Brandt, head of Independent Theater Owners, blasting Hollywood excess and low audience interest. He criticizes extravagant salaries and double features while urging swift industry reform to win back 30 million former patrons.
A children party guide suggests light foods and attractive "mystery" prizes. It presents an easy healthful dessert option, the Chocolate Bennet Custard in orange baskets, with steps to prepare using rennet powder and no eggs or baking.
A fragment lists item prices including 7 Ounce can 15 cents 41b 10 cents per each Alb Jar 13 cents large Pho 23 cents. The text reads as a simple price listing with multiple products and unit costs.
In Jeffersonville Georgia the local Methodist Missionary Society declared war on bats roosting in the parsonage loft and now seeks expert guidance on effective removal methods. The women request practical, qualified advice to end the bat problem.
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