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Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1952

Page

2

Hog prices fall across southern markets in week report

Hog prices declined at Nashville and Georgia Alabama Mississippi packing plants with falls of 25 to 60 cents per hundredweight while Atlanta slipped 75 cents to 1. Prices at Louisville and Memphis eased, Richmond and Montgomery held steady as week end readings showed 29 600 hogs moved across six southern centers. Cattle and calf receipts rose with prices mostly weaker though Florida showed gains. veal limits and lambs mixed amid steady to lower cattle values.

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Luncheon Celebrates Miss Moreland Bride Elect

An afternoon luncheon at Mrs. Floyd Searcy’s Cubana Road home honored Miss Joanne Moreland, July bride elect. White decor and seafood plates framed the event. 16 guests attended with gifts of white satin and jewelry. Names on guest list include L W Moreland, J C Payne, Bob McCauley, Forbes Davis, Osborn Chastain, Bill Weagan, and Robert Jinright.

Joanne’ Moreland Floyd Searcy Cubana Road Fritz Roberts Fritz Frohberg

Vasco Butler and Grady Countain Die Late Friday

Vasco Butler aged 52 longtime Grady county resident died Friday night at Grady County Hospital Cairo. Funeral set for Sunday at Bethel Methodist Church southwest of Cairo with interment at Pine Level cemetery. Butler born April 18 1900 married Lexa Sutton in 1937, survived by son Lamar Butler and relatives in Whigham St Augustine Cairo Calvary. He was a farmer and member of Bethel Methodist Church Mason Shriners.

Cairo Vasco Butler Grady County Grady County Hospital Bethel Methodist Church Pine Level Cemetery Reva Gilbert Ramsey E. S. Rich Nathan A Sarah Jane Jones Butler Lexa Sutton Lamar Butler van Jones Whigham Tom Butler St. Augustine Fila Mary Griffin Ard Nancy Jones Calvary Was & Mason and Shriner Forsyth - Bearden Funeral Home

Dairy Queen Opens at 812 W Jackson St Tallahassee Road

Ralph Anthony opened a Dairy Queen drive-in ice cream parlor at 812 W Jackson St Tallahassee Road. He chose Thomasville as the site stating it is a good location and good to live, and he moved here from Macon with his wife and daughter Donna Lee.

Dairy Queen W. Jackson St Tallahassee Road Ralph Anthony Anthony Thomasville Donna Lee Bartow St Macon

Court House Grass Gets Good Sprinkling

The Court House lawn received a thorough watering to revive scaling grass and azaleas. In hot sun they had begun to dry up, and the sprinkler system in the yard provided a much needed soak to revive plant life.

Court House

Georgia GOP Factions in Snarl Over Delegate Contest

Georgia's rival Taft and Eisenhower factions clashed over a delegate dispute in the Eighth District. The national committee sent the case to state chair W. R. Tucker of Dawsonville, provoking protests from the Taft camp led by Roy Foster of Wadley. Roscoe Pickett Jr. accused Mrs. Charles P. Howard of Massachusetts of ignorance and sought appeals amid intra party tensions.

Atlanta Georgia National Republican Committee Eighth Taft W. R. Tucker Dawsonville Roy Foster Wadley Roscoe Pickett Jr Charles P. Howard Massachusetts Pickett Howard Lodge Eisenhower Elbert, Pattle Tucker Mrs. Howard

Trustees Approve Hospital Expansion Plan Discussion

A June 9 1952 meeting of Trustees of Archbold Memorial discussed a John Memorial Hospital expansion study by James Associates of Minneapolis led by Hamilton. The plan outlines space utilization analysis and a phased building program with an estimated cost between three quarters of a million dollars to a million. Immediate action assigns architects and building consultants to draft plans for public presentation.

Archbold Memorial i Hamilton James Associates Minneapol John Memorial Hospital G Hamilton Esa Bee Banas James A. Hamilton archivUt Uilding Drawir Prion

First Car of Melons Described by Local Market

A historical note reports the first carload of melons moving yesterday on the Georgia northern route. The produce included small cantaloupe sized melons and larger varieties, averaging about thirty two pounds per car. Local growers anticipate high demand as the fruit heads to farms and markets, with several shipments already staged for the season.

Citizens call for cooler police uniforms in heat

A letter argues officers suffer in full length sleeves collars and wool trousers in extreme heat. It urges Cool rayon nylon trousers and sport shirts, suggesting bank loans if city funds are short, to improve comfort and performance while on duty.

Weather Report Details Storm Damage in Barwicl Region

Jim Vonier reports a heavy storm yesterday in Barwicl region of Thomas and Brooks counties. The event damaged young tobacco and caused rain and wind across Pelham Albany areas. only light rain in other sections, with crops reportedly damaged in some spots.

Jim Vonier Vick Barwicl Thomas and Brooks Co Althe Berder Pelham Albany

Court session yields several guilty pleas at Thomasville

Judge Craigmiles presided a morning session at Thomasville where defendants pleaded guilty in numerous cases. The docket included state patrol violations, concert licenses, and driving offenses as the calendar stretched with many offenses and a busy lineup.

Craigmiles Thomasville Sion

Pavo Man Slightly Injured After Auto Crash

Donald Kennedy 40 of Route 1 Pavo sustained minor cuts in a single vehicle crash on Pavo Road 14 miles east of Thomasville. State patrol said his car hit a bridge railing damaging the fender grille and tire. He was charged with driving under the influence and no license.

Donald Kennedy Pavo Thomasville Kennedy

PBYF Sessions Conclude at Birdwood College

The Sixth Annual P B Y F Conference at Birdwood College ended Friday with a candlelight service. About 100 youths from Atlanta, Augusta, Valdosta, Thomasville and other cities attended. Officers for 1952-53 were elected, and several participants received certificates and pins. The second week of camp will run June 30 to July 5.

Birdwood College Atlanta Augusta Barneyville Valdosta Glennville Jacksonville Macon Ocala Ocius Statesboro Thomasville Alice Peacock FSU Vera Thompson Newberry College Newberry D. C W. F. Agen D. O. Payne Barnesville Jo John Wilson, Jr Georgia Tech Fila Frank Williams Ga. Tech Evelyn Jones Kitty Wes LeGuin Hampton J. Harley Chapman Loren Wilson John Wilson W. F. Agan Ralph W. Riner Naughton Bradley States Naughton Beasley H. D. Wilson Birdwood

Girl Scouts Sign Up for Piney Woods Day Camp

Registration for the Piney Woods Day Camp opens for girls aged seven to fourteen from Thomasville or Cairo area. Camp runs July 8 to 11 daily 3 to 8 pm with archery boating crafts singing games and dances. Pre-camp staff training July 7 at 3 pm. Transportation and equipment provided by the Thomasville Junior Federated Woman's Club.

Piney Woods Thomasville Cairo Thomasville Junior Federated Woman’s Club Dean Whitehead Youth Conservation Committee Actitivites

Lt Gov Marvin Griffin Addresses Kiwanis Club

Georgia Lt Gov Marvin Griffin of Bainbridge praised free enterprise and individualism in a Flag Week address to the Amowilla Kiwanis. He warned against socialistic plans and extolled representative democracy as key to America's wealth and reach.

Marvin Griffin Kiwanis Club ED Kelly Georgia Bainbridge America Amoowilla Kiwania Mah Spaswalsei Veel Bravygalid Wim, Griffin Bainbridge Post-Searchlight Griffin England Russia BE. C. McDaniel Roland Clanton Club

Card of Thanks for Mrs. W. H. Ulm

The Ulm family expresses sincere appreciation for the flowers food and kindness shown during the recent loss of Mrs. Wella Johnson Ulm also known as W. H. Ulm and family thank you for your support.

Newton Elliegge Boca W. H Wella Johnson Ulm W. H. Ulm

Coram announces birth of son at Archbold Hospital

Mr and Mrs Marvin Coram announce the birth of a son Friday June 13 at Archbold Hospital. Mrs Coram was the former Inez Brady of Thomasville.

Marvin Coram Archbold Hospital Coram Inez Brady Thomasville

Caravan of Army Vehicles Moves Through Thomaston

A caravan of about fifty army trucks and jeeps passed through Thom asville yesterday in the early afternoon. They received right of way on Broad Street and attracted considerable attention. It is the third such group to pass the city recently, with others moving east and this one likely headed to a summer encampment.

Thomasville Broad Street

Joye's Business School Enroll Now for 20 Percent Savings

Enroll before Monday June 16 to save 20 percent on courses or subjects. Position secured without charge. contact phone 1791 for Joye's Business School.

Joye

Rebekah Lodge No. 20 Schedule Meeting

Rebekah Lodge No 20 will hold its regular meeting Monday June 16 at 8 p m CORA LEE THOMPSON Noble Grand.

Rebekah Lodge No. 20 Cora Lee Thompson Noble

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