Social notes from Florida and Georgia visits and travels
Mrs. James Burch guests at Ponte Vedra Beach Florida. Mrs. Edna Willis returns from seven weeks in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. L R Davis and Judy with Miss Jo Hette Smith at Jacksonville Beach. Mrs. K M Reeves ill after major operation Archbold Memorial Hospital. Sidney Stringer Jr returns home from Young Harris Junior College with Bim Sharpe. W W Alexander among Atlanta visitors. Mardie Ann Davis and Helen Davis home for summer. Mrs. Forrest S Caldwell returns from Ft. Lauderdale and visits Neels. Spt Caldwell assigned to Caribbean Area after Italy. Misses Jacelyn Comer Mary Katherine and Gail Gentry guests of Harry Larson. Mrs. Larson visiting W H Fisher and Mont B Comer family. Larson to join later in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Stringer, Jr
Young Harris Junior College
Bim Sharpe
The
Gulf
Forrest 8. Caldwell
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Ralph Neel
Spt
Caldwell
Italy
Caribbean
Jacelyn Comer
Mary Katherine
Gail Gentry
Nashville, Tenn
Harry Laurson
Larson
W. H. Fisher
Mont B. Comer
Mr. Larson
Drouth and Prayer Under Georgia Weather Strain
Observations show severe drought in Georgia threatening crops. Metter residents prayed for rain at a 11am to 1pm service at the Primitive Baptist church. The piece condemns waste, cites past crop failures, pests, and warnings from history, urging reverence and reflection amid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metter
Primitive Baptist Church
Providence
Miss Lucile Wimberly Weds Cpl Kenneth McKinnon in Thomasville
Miss Lucile Wimberly married Corporal Kenneth W. McKinnon at First Methodist church in Thomasville on Monday June 11. The ceremony featured a royal white décor, organ music, and a double ring rite conducted by Reverend M. P. Webb. The couple will reside in Thomasville before joining McKinnon at Camp Crowder Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Wimberly
Kenneth W., McKinnon
First Methodist Church
Herbert Neel
James Reid
Roland Clayton
C. W. McKinnon
Len McKinnon
Roland Mayton
M. P. Webb
K. S. Wimberly
Aress
R. S. Wimberly
Camp Crowder
Missouri
R. §. Wimberly
W. B. Simpson
Westbrook
Lumpkin
Bayne Wimberly
Richland
Kathleen Wimberly
Rome
John Wimberly
Floyd Buys Half Interest in Boyett Barbershop
H H Floyd announces purchase of half interest in E B Boyett barbershop on North Broad Street and will operate from that location. He notes sale of his West Jackson Street barbershop to Lee Cumbest and severance from that business. He invites former customers to visit for barber services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Floyd
Wedding Guests Include Warren Wight Family Guests
Boston groom's relations include the bride's mother and a Cairo couple among attendees, with Charleston aunt of the groom also noted in the wedding party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Boston
Warren Wight
Cairo
Dan Wade
Charleston
S. C
Bonds Stileee Far Behind Its Quota in Thomas County
Thomas county faces a shortfall in E bonds with a quota of 538000 and only 270000 sold. Two weeks remain for the campaign as organizers push EX bond sales, noting prices and redeemability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millep
Ents Siornini Dist
Thomas County
WAC detachment at Finney now numbers 145
The WAC detachment at Finney now numbers 145 as Captain R. Le Bow announces 59 additional women have arrived from Fort Oglethorpe to serve as medical and surgical technicians. New privates include 35 from Fourth Service Command, 13 from the Third, and 11 from the Fifth, with a long list of named recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAC
R. le Bow
Wacs
Fort Oglethorpe
Fourth Service Command
Esther Adams
Audrey Bean
Gloria, Bolton
Ruby Brackin
Mary Bullins
Blanche Butler
Ethel Fendley
Rose Ferguson
Essie Garner
Laurine K. Hughes
Ida Knight
Beulah Leonard
Sylvia McNutt
Muriel Merrick
Eddie Quttlebaum
Beatrice Reilly
Agnes Sewell
Edith Thompson
Annis Thornberg
Alice’ Walaron
Virginia Wills
Julia Woodall
Ruby ‘Woolsey
Mary Feger
Annie Holifield
Opal Jowers
Beatrice Lanier
Natalie Pugach
Inez Ricks
Theresa,Rugierio
Stella Smith
Doris Stanaland
Barbara Swift
Annie Tucker
Margaret Yeager
Church Cooled for Mid-Week Service in Thom asville
The First Baptist Church plans a cool Wednesday 8:30 p.m. service with circulating air from a large motor driven fan. Attendance teams for June are urged to stay active after earlier strong showings while organizers seek a warm yet spiritual gathering. Everyone is invited tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Thomasville
Legion Post installs officers as drive for new Legion Home funds
One hundred to one hundred fifty Legionnaires and guests at the Legion Home hold monthly meeting in Thomasville. New officers for the coming year were installed by State Commander DeLacy Allen with Russell Griner as Commander. A $50,000 fundraising campaign for a new Legion Home was approved with co chairs from the post and local organizations named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwartz
Dante
Pittsburgh
Hollywood
Ritz Brothers
Tony Martin
Victor Mature
Air Corps
States
Thomasville Army Air Field
Finney General Hospital
Thomasville
Legion Home
DeLacy Allen
Albany
R. J. ‘Hawthorne
Col. Gaines
The
Finney
General Hospital
Cyrus Mallard
Finanche
Walter Garrison
Scrap Pringle
Boston
Meigs
Coolidge and
Ochlochnee
Hawthorne
Russell Griner
DeLacey Allen
Legion
Frank Raiford, Jr
Joe Minchew
Dick Wood
Rudolph Keyton
al Scaife
T. M
McComb
Harry Maxwell
Charlie Moller
House
Lynn Kirkland
C.E. Layton
Claude Rountree
Lawrence Steyerman
Mendle Morris
Goolidee
Cecil Barrow
Pavo
Pete Reddick
Barwick
Ira Massey
John Arley Grant
J. S. Wilson
Griner
W. Pred Scott
W. J. Powell
Hoyt Wimpy
L. D Ferguson
Times-Enterprise
D. Hargrave
Garden Club
W. J. Miller
Post
Former Miss Lorene Johnson Reunites With Family
Mrs. John Sharp formerly Miss Lorene Johnson is visiting her mother on Clay Street Road after living in Indianapolis with her husband Sergeant Sharp who has been transferred to Fort Leavenworth Kansas. She plans to join him soon following his discharge duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sharp
Lorene Johnson
J. A. Johnson
Clay Street Road
Indianapolis
Set. Sharp
Ft.’ Levenworth
Kansas
Sharp
Teen Canteen Open House Tonight at Youth Center
The Teen Canteen hosts an open house from eight to ten o clock at the Youth Center. Mrs Wade C Holloway leads the event as chief host and hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teen Canteen
Wade C. Holloway
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Burch
Ponte Vedra Beach
Florida
Rob Balfour
Edna Willis
Texas
Oklahoma
L. R. Davis
Judy
Jo- Hette Smith
Jacksonville Beach, Fla
K. M. Reeves
Archbold Memorial Hospital
W. W. Alexander
Atlanta
Mardie Ann Davis
University of Georgia
Helen Davis
Sarasota High School
Sarasota, Fla
Inman Drug Store
Prescription
S. Broad
Sinclair Service
West Jackson St
P. D
Georgia
Georgia Extension Service
Athens
Christ
Mone
Middle West
America
Cpl
Kenneth W. McKinnoné
Drouth
Nathan Schwartz
USO
Sgt. Schwartz
Natario
Boyett Barber Shop
Zunne
Brussels
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling CO
Lee Street
C-C Co
Coca-Cola
Coke
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