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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1954

Page

2

Mixed early trading in civil defense drill period

The York stock list shows a mixed early deal with trading muted in parts and several sectors slipping. Aircrafts, electrical equipment, chemicals and upper segments led gains while oils lagged. United Gas moved a 4300 share block down about 1 percent to 20. top gainers included Alleghany Corp Emerson Radio United Fruit and Continental Motors.

YORK Atock Mar United Gas Alleghany ‘Gorp Emerson Radio United Fruit Continental Motors

Weekend cantaloup surge hits Atlanta market prices drop

Heaviest cantaloup receipts on a weekend at the Atlanta market with prices lower than Friday. Yellow squash, okra, and butter beans all fell in price amid higher volume. Georgia catalog numbers show mixed values with various crops and prices across bags and bushels.

Atlanta Georgia Cataloups Georgia

Nations Flag Day Observance Noted Across Town

Local readers report a Flag Day celebration marking the 176th anniversary of the American flag. Stores, offices, and public spaces participated though details are scattered due to rough OCR. Community groups such as the American Legion Posts and local organizations were involved in promotions and displays.

Storg Legion Moone Lodge Elka Club Jaycees - Spon- Tge Beturdey Galling Ata

Georgia and Alabama Livestock Receipts and Prices Report

Estimated receipts totaled 600 cattle 250 calves and 800 hogs at major plants in Albany Moultrie Thomasville Ga Dothan Ala and Jacksonville Fla Hog prices mostly 600 lower than Friday with various weight brackets and sows around 165 50 at heavier weights Chicago hog receipts about 9 000 with mostly 26c lower Lightweight prices cited North Georgia cattle prices show steady to strong tone last week and mid June sales with ranges for slaughter cattle calves stockers and cows across several classes.

Thomasville Mas Jor Albany Moultrie Dothan Ala Jacksonville Chicago North Georgia Atlanta

North Georgia live poultry market steadies amid firm Friday prices

Atlanta reports a somewhat strengthened North Georgia live poultry market as plants maintain Friday dressed poultry levels. Buyers hesitate to change prices, especially at farm level, with 31 percent movement noted. Demand remains good, supplies adequate. Prices paid over 24 hours ending 10 a.m. to Jay broilers or fryers 34-4 lbs at form 21447324, f.o.b. plants 2240-34.

Atlanta North Georgia Jay f.C.b

New York Cotton Futures Mixed on Board as Market Shifts

Futures moved a mix of gains and losses at Pi-11:45 a m with July slipping to 34.09 and May rising to 34.80 while October and December showed modest changes. Prices ranged around 33.90 to 34.26 in active contracts.

New York

Ring Family Reunion Held in Barwick

The annual Ring family reunion gathered about 50 at the Community House in Barwick. Rev. R. B. Ring led a memorial for Mrs. T. F. Powell, with Doris Clark Ring and James Wilson welcomed as new members. Oldest descendant H. B. Ring of Boston and youngest Randy Arnold of Florida were noted among attendees. Next year’s reunion will be at the same site.

Barwick W. C. Ring R. B. Ring T. F. Powell Doris Clark Ring Russel Ring Thomasville James Wilson Myrtie Ring Boston H. B. Ring Randy Arnold W. 4. Ting Valdosta W. D. Ring Quitman J. G. Ring R. 3. Ring McKinney Texas R. F. Ring Pelham

Thomasville Guards Depart Fort McClelland Training

The Thomasville Guards, Co. 1, 121st Infantry of the Georgia National Guard, left at 8 a m Sunday for Fort McClelland Alabama for a two week training period. About ninety men rode in motor equipment under Captain P C Andrews Jr. and expect a very interesting session.

Thomasville

Lions Club Meeting Called For This Evening

A special business meeting of the Thomasville Lions Club is set for this evening at the Scott Hotel. President Grover Newton urges full attendance from all members.

Thomasville Lions Club P.m Scott Hotel Grover Newton

Ten Cars of Central Freight Derail Near Albany

Ten cars of Central Freight, a Georgia line, derailed three miles west of Albany this morning. The pulp wood cars scattered along the tracks in a tangled wreckage. Officials cited a broken rail as the probable cause. Train No. 67, with 10 cars, was en route to Dothan Alabama, driven by Odel Christian of Albany.

Central Freight Albany Centra Georgia Here Het Dothan Ala Odel Christian

Death Claims Rev. J. J. Boswell at 85 in Pavo region

Rev. Jease James Boswell, 85, pastor of Salem Baptist Church near Pavo, Ga., died at Archbold Memorial Hospital after seven months of illness. Born January 30, 1889 in Valdosta, he served multiple Georgia baptist churches and leaves a widow Evelyn Reeves, a daughter Gladys Bailey, three sisters, two grandchildren, and many relatives. Funeral services 3 PM Tuesday at Salem Baptist Church, with burial at Norton Park. Dekle Funeral Chapel, Thomasville, in charge.

Pavo Jease James Boswell Balem Tist Archbold Memorial Hospital Georgia Baptist Hospital Atlanta Salem Baptist Church W. E. Pledge William T. Cain Norton Park Leon Simmons W. B. Murray Cordey Parrish Wesley Gandy Harold Clark Eugene Stephenson Ronald Vonier Bobby Pafford B. Murray Vonier Hugh M. Vonier George Btchengon J. P. Wilson C. D. Bimmons Coffee Hampton Rogers Grady Etheridge Gordon Pierce Douglas Hall Frank Whiting David Sledge Robert Fox Earl Megahee Arnold Forne Vernon Horne Melton Ham Bruce Hall Celeb Guenther Clarence Rabun Carl Rabun T. E. Howett J. Stanley Newton Gerald Weaver Leon Norman Thomasville Salem Dekle Thomarville

New Resident Fred G. Meyer Honored On 70th Birthday

Fred G. Meyer on Claire Drive celebrated his 70th birthday with a surprise party at the home of Mr and Mrs B T Clark. Mayor Heath Varnedee spoke of Thomasville pride while messages came from Ralph Alday Glen Arven County Club J C Wallace P E Stroud and New York friends. Engagements included a birthday cake by Mrs Lennon Marchant and greetings from Washington. Meyer born in Brooklyn lived in New York before settling in the area.

Fred G. Meyer Claire Drive 8. T. Clark Lennon Marchant J. A. Robson Heath Varnedee American Telephone “and” Telegraph” Co Réep de Pilcher Washington William G. Finney Newton Savannah Mr. Meyer Brooklyn New York

Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Births

Miss Ruth Wood hosts Mrs. Wesley Fulghum of San Antonio with several local visitors. The Blanton couple announce Benjamin Clayton born June 1, mother and child thriving. Local youths Lynette Levar and Horton Griffin Jr recover from tonsil operations. Mamie James recovering at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. Mrs. Lee Brady and son Wilford return from Tampa. Mrs. Robert Bowen and children visit here. Mrs. Gerald Peck Jr. to join husband in Iceland. Woodham family returns from a ten day tour of Kentucky Tennessee and North Carolina. Herbert Moreland visiting family here. Stoddard family welcomes son born June 13 at Archbold Memorial Hospital.

Herbert L. Stoddard, Jr Archbold Memorial Hospital

Kin and military families visit local residents

Mrs. W E Kennedy and children Peggy and Patrick of Sharon Pa visit their grandmother Mrs. Sam Carroll here. Sgt Ray L Short USAF and Airman Clyde Short spend leaves with parents Mr and Mrs R L Short. Mrs Henry Whiddon and Miss Joyce Whiddon travel to Dallas for a nephew's wedding and then to Mexico City. Local patients Arthur Lee Atkins Wade Chastain Bryant Ellis Collier admitted. out of town patients Mrs W R Johnson Quitman and Mrs Emily Thomas Hill Sale City.

W. E. Kennedy, Jr Peggy Patrick Sharon Sam Carroll Kennedy Lois Carroll Ray L. Short U.S.A Dlass Clyde Short Air Forces R. L. Short Set. Short Shaw Afb Spartanburg Army Short Henry Whiddon Joyce Whiddon D. T. Bibb Annie Lawrie Jones Waycross Auto Dallas Texas Mexico Mexico City Arthur Lee Atkins Wade Chastain Bryant Ellis Collier W. R. Johnson Quitman Hmily Thomas Hill Sale City

Card of Thanks for Bobby Harden of Pavo and Thomasville

The Harden family expresses deep appreciation for kind services from Pavo and Thomasville friends during their sorrow. Gratitude is extended for expressions of sympathy. MR. AND MRS. ROBERT L. HARDEN.

Robert James Bobby) Harden Pavo Thomasville Robert L. Harden

45 Years in Thomasville Birthday Tribute

A retiree marked his 45th year in Thomasville with birthday wishes from about 35 friends. He noted repeatedly passing through the city en route to Florida and praised the cordiality of locals and favorable climate. He is a member of Glen Arven Club and Wilks Lodge and attends the Presbyterian Church.

Thomasville Florida Meyer Glen Arven Club Wilks Lodge Presbyterian Church

Veterinarian of the Year Honored at Georgia Convention

Dr. John W. Balter, 69, of Dawson Georgia, named Veterinarian of the Year at the 48th Georgia Veterinary Medical Association convention in Radium Springs. Dr. Roland Glanton praised Dr. Salter for advancing livestock health and Georgia farm income.

Albany Ge John W. Balter Dawson Georgia Veterinary Medical Association Radium Springs Roland Glanton Thomasville Salter Georgia Terrell County Southern Veterinary Medical Association State Board of Veterinary Examinations

Talmadge Allocates Armory Funds For Thomasville 11 Towns

Governor Talmadge commits 150000 dollars as Georgia’s share of 1200000 dollar project to build twelve National Guard Armories in Thomasville Moultrie Monroe Hawkinsville Waynesboro Cordele Thomaston Toccoa Fitzgerald Eastman Valdosta Americus Captain P C Andrews Jr coordinates with city county and state and travels from Fort McClelland Alabama with his unit for two weeks. The armory site sits near the ball park donated to the state.

Talmadge National Guard Thomasville Moultrie Monroe Hawkinsville Waynesboro Cordelo Thomaston Toccoa Fitzgerald Eastman Valdosta Americus P. C. Andrews, Jr

Calendar of Local Meetings and Activities

Tuesday events include Jaycees at Hotel Scott at 7 p m Times Enterprise carrier sale at R H Heath Albany Road at 1 pm and a masons lodge supper and masters degree at Masonic Hall at 8 30 pm Exchange Club at Plaza Cafe at 1 pm and at 7 30 pm Pilot Club at Elks Club Wednesday features Idea Exchange at Youth Center 10 am annual parish picnic at Bob s Big Time at 4 30 pm with supper at 6 30 pm for St Thomas Episcopal Church members

Jaycees Hotel Scott Times-Enterprise Sal Sman R. H. Heath Albany Road A M. Ledge No Masonic Hall Idea Exchange Club Canter Plaza Cafe Elks Club Idea Exchange Club Youth Center Bt. Thomas’ Episcopal Church

Fire at International Paper Co. shed causes large loss

Firemen fought a blaze at the International Paper Co. tool shed on Campbell Street causing destruction of the structure and contents with an estimated loss over a thousand dollars. Later a gas leak at the American Legion Home on North Broad Street was detected after a car collision, forcing evacuation and a two hour shutdown of the block while gas cleared.

International Paper ‘Co Campbell Street American Legion North Broad Street

Several Attempts At Robbery Listed Over Weekend Here

The Police report today several attempts at robbery. The first was described in brief notes as part of a weekend pattern and ongoing investigation.

Repeated Raids Hit Local C and M Drive In and Fletcher Street Laundry

The report notes a second raid at the C and M drive in on West Jackson where intruders broke into a juke organ stored in a shed. At Fletcher Street six hundred block a separate break in occurred at Donald Young's small laundry. a resident escaped as police arrived. The juke and shed contents were damaged and stolen. a fire earlier damaged a building that had also been broken into. Chief Stegall said the burned structure had been struck the previous Saturday afternoon.

C& M West Jackson Street Donald Young Fletcher Street Stegall

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