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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1939

Page

7

Legion Post 21 installs officers in annual meeting

State Trooper Jack Redfern administered the oath to Claude Rountree as Post Commander and other officers including James Pringle as vice commander Glenn Cowden adjutant and E F Shippey chaplain. Chastain retired after praising the post’s work and district activities.

T. L. Spence No. 21 American Legion Legion Jack Redfern Thomas County State Highway Patrol Redfern Claude Rountree Harvey Chastain James Scrap) Pringle J. J. Gainey Glenn Cowden Reggie Hawthorn E. F. Shippey Robb White Levy Carter Sargent At Arms James Gray Paul Searcy House al Scaife Lonnie Ferguson Chastain Legion District Times- Enterprise WPAX

Hats and dresses on sale at Mrs. J. H. Spence

About fifty new dark straw hats offered for cash at 1 percent price. Dresses reduced at Mrs. J. H. Spence store located at 128 South Broad Street.

J. H. Spence S. Broad Street

Camp Frances Notes Bright Spirits And New Silver

Camp Frances reports cheerful weather and high spirits as campers sing grace at breakfast. Scouts earn swimmers badges with Nancy Hodges and peers. Miss Helen Gallard from national headquarters visits, sharing stories from California. Visitors include Bess Woody, Marjorie Wahl, Lily Mack as page gains and pet field mice projects captivate the camp.

Kelley Wood Florence Ferrell Ice Company Gloria Boline Miss Gallard Santa Monica Joel McCrae Robert Taylor California Nancy Hodges Jean Galt Jean Frazer Jean Grace Pauline Marks Merle Jekins Lynn Seely Pat Cannon Peggy Merle Jenkins Jane Darby Betty

Elementary Exercises At Vashti Tomorrow

School program at Vashti School includes hymns scripture lesson by Miss Mary J Houns prayers by Miss Ruby Lannom and announcements. Presentation of promotion card by Miss Pearl Walarath followed by chorus poem to Summer by Jr. Glee Club welcome to high school by Bernie Bigelow and response by Willie Mae Mercer. Certificates presented to long fourth grade recipients listed.

Vashti Dame Mary J Houns Ruby Lannom Pearl Walarath Jr. Glee Club Bernie Bigelow Willie Mae Mercer Daisy Ritter Pearl Walwrath Alice Benson Julia Bennet Doris Bunn Carolyn Bird Genevive Connor Carolyn Cook Betty Jolce Crowell Mary Ethel Daughtery Eunice Parham Hazel Sims Audry Tyler Verla Vaughn Elizabeth Street Louise Burris

Orchard Pond Boy Scout Camp Opens Its 13th Season

Camp Orchard Pond of the Suwannee River Council, Boy Scouts of America, opened its 13th season on Sunday June 11 with a capacity of 64 scouts and staff. Thornwell Brown of Foley Fla directed the staff with several troop leaders and scouts listed, as camps run for four weeks ending July 4.

Orchard Pond Suwannee River Council Boy Scouts of America Thornwell Brown Foley Fla John Gwynn Walter Thames Nature Fred Clark Jack Owens Joe Porter Mosley Collins Jinmie Thames Kenneth Gratz Langdon Flowers Charles Safley Water Front Lawson Neel Thomasville Ga Larry Roffe Alfred Grout Cherry Lake Farms Lazar Hart Foleys Troy Kimbrough Thomasville Eugene Books, Jr Robert Scott Kent McLeod Wifons Harry Buzzett Maurice Fain Dwight Mershall Cleve Randolph Apalachicola Edwin Fleet Perry Lionel McGill Bud Braddock Wilbur Hitchcock James Cutter IS. B. Jones, Jr Monte Vickers James Croft Talmadge Murray Edward Shoupe Grady Thompson Harold Sigman George Stewart Luther Fekler Albert Messer Richard Ledbetter Luther Vickers Raymond Rosier James Skirvan Don Nipper Red Shoupe Wilton Rosier Joe Hill Smith Howard Milford Henry Merryday Willme Coggins Billy Hay Medison Gene Clark Bainbridge

Local Women Jaycees First In State Not Griffin Group

Members of Thomasville's Women's Junior Chamber of Commerce dispute a Sunday Atlanta Constitution claim that Griffin Jayceettes hold the state’s first unit. The Thomasville group formed in 1935 and has since sponsored local projects aiding underprivileged children and health efforts while participating in state Jaycee activities.

Jaycees Griffin Organization Thomasville Women’s Junior Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Constitution Griffin, Ga South Dorothy Maddox Griffin Jayceeettes Activiies Jaycee Junior Chamber of Commerce

Evangelistic Meetings Announced by Church of Christ

The Times Enterprise lists a series of evangelist meetings under a waterproof canvas at Bartow and Fletcher streets. Evangelist Thomas H. Burton preaches with Luther Self directing music. services start at eight each evening and will be brief. Only one collection will be taken, on Sunday afternoon.

Times-Enterprise Bartow and Fletcher Streets Church of Christ Thomas H. Burton Luther Self Evangelist Burton Burton The Barton and Fletcher

U No We No Radio Southern Radio Service Ad

Local radio shop at 342 West Jackson Street advertises radio service and sales. Phone contact listed for inquiries and repairs.

U-No-We-No-Radio Southern Radio Service W. Jackson St

Primitive Baptist Meeting Invites Community to Weeklong Services

Our annual meeting runs daily with services at eleven in the morning and eight fifteen at night. Elder Watters of Claxton Georgia preaches a strong message on the old time gospel in its purity. The congregation invites you and your family to attend despite bad weather.

Watters Claxton

Prayer Meeting at First Presbyterian Church

Regular midweek service held at First Presbyterian Church Wednesday at eight o'clock led by Rev. James Coad in the pastor's absence. A cordial welcome extended to all.

First Presbyterian Church James Coad

Mrs Harris Shower Hosted by Miss Pettigrew in Thomasville

Mrs Jack Harris bride to be attended a mixed shower Tuesday night at Miss Madeline Pettigrew residence on Futcher street. About twenty five guests filled the room while Miss Gladys Johnson arrived. Games at the piano with Miss Alice Smith and gifts to the bride from Elsie and Bobbie Pettigrew.

Jack Harris Ruth Autrey Marion Peacock Elsie Bobbie Pettigrew

Jaycee Directors Meeting Scheduled

A Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycee directors meeting was set for this afternoon at 6 39 at Joye's Business School. The group is pursuing several projects including a campaign to raise funds for an iron lung for the hospital.

Flag Day Observance Reminders From Judge Hopkins

Judge H. W. Hopkins reminded citizens to display Old Glory on Flag Day. He toured Broad Street this morning urging merchants to fly the Stars and Stripes as flags appeared at several local business establishments.

Jay Judge H. W. Hopkins Judge Hopkins Broad Street

Thursday Supper At Glen Arven Club

A Thursday evening supper is scheduled at Glen Arven Country Club from seven to eight o'clock for club members and their guests. The event repeats weekly as a Thursday evening affair hosted by the club.

Glen Arven Glen Arven Country Club

Club Adds Delightful Summer Social Events

The club this summer added events to its social calendar and found them delightful. Members are urged to make reservations at fifty cents per plate.

Play Safe Drink STEGALLS Milk for Children

If you are particular as to the kind of milk your children drink consider STEGALLS Pasteurized or Raw Milk. The ad urges choice of STEGALLS brand milk for family use and health concerns.

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