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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1948
Page
2
AP report from Oregon June 14 notes the Columbia River flood crest has begun retreating after weeks of high water. Army warnings of weeks of respite ease as troops and sandbag crews protect farms and mills. Death toll over 40 with 60,000 homeless. total damage exceeds 140 million dollars.
William Thomas Ellis a prominent Ellabelle planter died Saturday night at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at Little Ochlochnee Baptist Church with Revs. Davis Gorham Garrison and Parker officiating and burial in Little Ochlochnee cemetery. He was born August 14 1877 and was married to Eula Bell Lawrence who died December 2 1947.
Welborn Reagan of Cairo occupying a third floor room at Gil ert hotel woke to smoke and broke the window, cuts to face and body, firemen freed him from smoke and a damaged door. The room contained a cigar or cigarette origin blaze and an empty whiskey bottle. Managers list registrants Jock Carter and Joe Duran. Large crowd attracted by smoke and flames as fire crews battled the blaze.
The deceased leaves four sons T.3 Horate W and E W Ellis of Ochlochnee and George M Ellis of Jacksonville Fla. Three daughters Mrs George W Hicks Mrs Lillie Mae Law of Ochlochnee and Mrs C W Oviatt of Ft Myers Fla. He attended Little Ochlocince Baptist Church and was known for rugged honesty and good citizenship. Funeral arrangements were by Whiddon’s Funeral Home.
Observations note Joe Rabin a former McRae pastor running for governor after a $500 entry fee paid in Atlanta. Other contenders include Xvine Hoke O Kelley and Johnny J Jones with platforms announced. Acting Governor Thompson and Herman Tal[m]adge emerge as main rivals as Rivers Arnall back Thompson while Harris influence looms behind the scenes.
Miss Earline Hatcher of Cordele marries James Evans Fleming of Thomasville in a June 11 ceremony at First Christian Church Cordele. The service featured white gladiolas and tuberoses with a two tier cake reception and a wedding trip to Jekyll Island. The couple will reside in Atlanta where he is a Georgia Tech student.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold its regular meeting tomorrow June 15 at 4:00 PM in the First Baptist Church. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming activities.
Friends of Rev and Mrs W T Ray of Boston report their three year old daughter Rita is recovering from a diagnosed tetanus infection. The child was in serious condition for several days in a Quitman hospital before being moved home and believed to be on the road to recovery.
The directors of the Chamber of Commerce will hold their regular monthly meeting tomorrow at one o'clock at the Plaza Cafe. Secretary notes several matters of importance to be discussed and hopes all members attend.
Miss Celia Turk bride elect and attractive guest of honor at a lawn party hosted by Miss Elizabeth Conner. The June 19 ceremony for Turk and Gordon Ericson sparked a gatherin of friends with Refreshments and social chatter on the Conner lawn. Guests included Mrs. J L Turk Miss Madge Farr Mrs Hattie Haynes Miss Evelyn Conner Mrs Helen Fortney Miss Margaret Fortney Mrs R V Stringer Sr and Mrs W M McKay.
A large crowd of college folks met John Stillwell's guests and headed to Chinaberry Plantation for barbecue. Guests included Peggy Lowe, Robert Davidson, and Barrington Beutell. The column notes local arrivals, home purchases, a hobby show, and wedding plans with numerous townsfolk and events.
The Thomasville and Quitman golf teams tied 13 to 13 in the Georgia Florida team matches at Glen Arven Country Club Sunday. A large field played 18 holes despite heat, with both men and women enjoying the day and junior entrants from Glen Arven expected for a June tournament at Talia-tassey Country Club.
Mr and Mrs Tom Penland of Boston and Thomasville were among graduates at the University of Georgia last Thursday. Mr Penland received a law degree in the graduation exercises while Mrs Penland the former Miss Evelyn Adams of Boston earned a home economics degree.
Members of the AOPA Unit and other aviation enthusiasts will convene Tuesday evening at 5 30 at the Post 222 Legion Home to finalize plans for a breakfast flight and an air meet to be held soon at the Municipal Airport on Pavo Road. All interested are invited.
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