Blood Drive Set for June 17 in Thomas County
Breck Conoley, chairwoman of the Red Cross drive, reported 101 Thomas Countians have signed to donate blood Tuesday as the Bloodmobile arrives. The county goal is 192 pints. she urged excess donations from new and returning donors and noted players nationwide have set June 15 to July 5 for giving under the slogan Play Ball America Give That Others May Live.
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Breck
Conoley
Red Cross
Thomas
Thomas County
Catan
America
Harris Jefferson Addresses Boston Kiwanis
Harris Jefferson of Cairo Kiwanis spoke at the Boston Kiwanis luncheon in the Carnegie Library cafeteria. He touted public service, Boy Scouts, church support, and wholehearted titheing while stressing character, responsibility, and civic involvement.
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Harris Jefferson
Cairo
Thomasville
Pavo
Meigs
Boston
Martha Vann
L. L
W. E. Davis
John Lowe
Roy Hollman
Lillian Christopher
Bill Davis
Mra
J. C. Pittman
Phyllis Pittman
Betty Norton
Tier Father
Harry Vann
Helen Abbot
Cecil, Abbot
T. ¥. Dekle
Dot
Kathryn ‘Dekle
T. Y. Dexle
L. Sunday
C. D. Can‘hon
Tom Penland
Roy Adams
Mary Mayo
Mayo
Why Truman and Murray Fear Taft Hartley
The Chicago Daily Tribune editorial notes why President Truman avoids invoking Taft Hartley in steel disputes. It outlines the act’s 80 day process, the labor board election, and the attorney general’s duty to seek dismissal of injunctions, stressing congressional oversight and potential acts if the steps fail.
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Truman
Congress
Chicago Daily Tribune
the Tribune
Murray
Taft-Hartley
DeWitt Emery
National
Smallusiness Men's Association
President Truman
Emery
Board of
National Labor Relations Board
Philip Murray
Tobin
Barkley
Steel
Labor Board
Sen. Taft
Supreme Court of Truman
Requist
Mrs A C Palin Wins Honors At Thomas County Demonstration
Mrs A C Palin won first honors in the Thomas County Home Demonstration Club dress revue and placed second in the state contest at Athens. Her sports dress was runner up in casual classification. She wears a yellow cotton dress with black stitching. Delegates including Miss Ophelia Smith and Mrs John Herring attend state council in Athens with 500 farm women. The meeting runs June 9 to 13 on the University of Georgia campus and features a state dress revue with home made outfits and accessories.
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A. C. Palin
Thomas County
Athens
Palin
New Shiloh
H. D
John Herring
L. 8. Hudson
Ophelia Smith
Smith
Coordinate College
Lurline Collier
State Council
Mena Hogan
Extension Service
Washington, D. C
Don Kirkpatrick
Athens First
Cotton futures rise on trade buy and covering
New Orleans cotton futures advanced as trade buying and short covering supported by better textile reports. At 11 a.m. prices showed gains of 70 to 90 cents per bale. Savannah turpentine and rosin markets had no quotations with receipts and stock data listed for turpentine and rosin.
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New Orleans
Savannah
Thomasville Poultry Prices Steady for Broilers and Fryers
North Georgia live poultry market remains steady to firm with adequate supplies and solid truck demand. Farm trading ranges 25 to 44 cents per pound with broilers under 8 pounds at 24 to 27 cents.
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North Georgia
Atlanta
USDA
New York Cotton Futures Rise On Trade and Charter Buying
Cotton futures firm on trade and commission house buying with late afternoon gains of 80 cents to $1.10 a bale. July at 40.32, Oct 37.49, Dec 37.16. An enrollment offer from Joye's Business School promises 20 percent savings before June 16 with a free position and welcome address for E L Griffin who organized local arrangements.
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New York
Personal notices and visits spread across regions
Mrs C E Wildman returns from Charlotte visit. Misa Anne Mathews arrives from Houston to visit Mr and Mrs Herbert Neel. W W Busbee admitted to Archbold Memorial Hospital with others also admitted. Birth announced for Vivian Turner. Guests include Mrs Edward Simpson and Flo Myers visiting in town. Jarnagin Stoddard wedding attendees travel from Hamilton and Atlanta. Roy Tucker heads to Walnut Creek California with stops in Beaumont Texas on return.
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Misa Anne Mathews
Houston
Texas
Herbert Neel
Bill Neel
Jackson Terrace
Roy Tucker
Walnut Creek
Oakland
California
J. J. Buffin
Mr. Suffin
Caroline Tucker
Mrs. Tucker
Beaumont
Funeral services planned Sunday for Earl K. Sanders
Earl K. Sanders 65 an employee at the City Water and Light Plant died unexpectedly. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Whiddon’s Funeral Chapel with Dr. Paul Brooks Leath and Rev. E P Hartsfield officiating. Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers include Herbert P. Sanders C P Sanders Earnest Sanders Robert L Sanders Lester Sanders and Albert Murphy. Survivors: wife one daughter Mrs Edna Earl Carlton six brothers a son in law Sgt Gilbert L Carlton four grandchildren.
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Earl K. Sanders
City Water and Light Plant
Whiddon
Paul Brooks Leath
E. P. Hartsfield
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Herbert P. Sanders
C. P. Sanders
Earnest Sanders
Robert L. Sanders
Lester Sanders
Albert Murphy
City
Edna Earl Carlton
Columbus
Carl
Albert
Herbert Sanders
Thomasville
Omer Sanders
Merrillville
Leon Sanders
Poulan
Eugene Sanders
South Carolina
Sgt
Gilbert L. Carlton
Korea
Martha Nan Carlton
Lyma Sue Carlton
Sylvia Fay ‘Cartin
Gilbert Lyman Carlton, Jr
Heat Wave Tightens Its Grip Across Rural and Urban Areas
Extreme temperatures push past 100 degrees in many places with crops like corn melons and cantaloupes showing stress. City lawns suffer as tree roots sap moisture and nights remain uncomfortable for residents. Air conditioned spaces offer relief while fans provide partial comfort in a hot spell.
McCormick Hosts Another All Night Gospel Concert
Gospel promoter McCormick brings an all night concert to the city auditorium with doors opening at 7 p m. Sunshine Boys Blue Ridge Quartet Smile-A-While Quartet and the Carver family will perform alongside McCormick. Tickets may be sold at the door before showtime due to demand.
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Lou McCormick
National
McCormick
Sunshine Boys
Blue Ridge
Carver
Southland
Bank of Thomas County
Cherokee Hotel
Tallahassee
Fla
Thomasville
Grand Ole Opry
Mrs M H Eason of Quitman Dies Here
Mrs M H Eason of Quitman died late Wednesday night at Archbold Memorial hospital. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. today in Quitman. Survivors include two Thomas villians John Morris of Cassidy Road and Hines Carter.
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M. H. Eason
Quitman
Archbold Memorial’ Hospital
Thomasvillians
John Morris
Cassidy Road
Hines Carter
Origin of Martinet term traces to 17th century drill master
The word Martinet, meaning a strict military disciplinarian, comes from Jean Martinet a French infantry drill master active between 1660 and 1670.
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Martinet
Jean Martinet
Joye's Business School Secures Position Without Charge
Joye's Business School confirms a secured position for the client by Monday January 16th. Contact number 1791 is provided for follow up.
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Joye
Business School
Jane
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Thomasville Poultry
E. L. Griffin
C. E. Wildman
Charlotte
North Carolina
W. W. Busbee
Archbold Memorial Hospital
A. L. Davidson
Vivian Turner
J. W. Cassels
J. B. Hart
Edward Simpson
Ft. Myers, Fla
W.W. W. Peacock
N. Crawford St
Ft. Myers, Flo
J. W. Peacock
Charles Sibert
Hamilton
Ohio
Julia Allen
Woodrow Raines
Florida
Harry D. Taylor
Covington la
Josh Smith
Hattie Johnson
Oscar Davis
Olin A. Wilkinson
Winter Haven
Shirley Dukes
Pembroke
Miss Dukes
Jarnagin
Emerson-Electric
Tuck Implement CO
West Jackson St
Monash Shop
Western Union
Elessa
Launndry
Eda
Luke
General Electric
Max
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