City Commission Debates Refund for Rose Festival Gospel Sing
The Thomasville city commission discussed a $125 refund request for Municipal Auditorium rental tied to a gospel sing during the Rose Festival. Officials said they were not notified of festival involvement and had no prior request for free use. The gospel event promoter sought backing for Rev. Charles E. Zimmerman Jr.’s role at First United Methodist Church. Zimmerman arrives in Thomasville to begin duties after graduation from Emory. The church’s pastor indicated Zimmerman will share duties and educate, with formal introductions planned for Sunday worship.
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Roy Trefftzs
City Commission
W. R
Bill) Daniels
Thomasville-Thomas County
Chamber of Commerce
Charles E. Zimmerman, Jr
Thomasville
First United Methodist Church
Zimmerman
Candler School of Theology
Emory University
South Georgia Conference
The
United Methodist Church
St. Simons Island
Georgia
Tifton
Charlies E. Zimmerman
George L. Zorn
City refunds Rose Festival promoter fee after bad show
City commissioners decide to refund the 125 paid by the festival promoter and allocate the money to the Chamber of Commerce. The council also notes a $450 unapproved queen’s float charge charged to city funds, part of a 12 500 annual Chamber appropriation.
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Rose Festival Fund
Chamber of Commerce
McRae
City Commission
Industrial Development Department
Chamber
Liberty Homes Inc
Women pilots to compete in Puff Derby from Calgary to Baton Rouge
Two Georgia teams led by Mrs. McNabb and Miss NeSmith arrive for the July 5 Puff Derby start in Calgary. The 2,442 mile course ends in Baton Rouge with a $22,500 prize pool. Pilots must hold varying ratings and fly stock aircraft under 10 years old. Pauline Malory of Allanta to pilot third Georgia entry.
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Calgary
Baton Rouge
California
Pennsylvania
McNabb and NeSmith
Roy McLain
Mac’s Flying Service
Eufaula
Ala
Mongrel Dog Adopts Lavonia Town
Charlie, a 7 year old mongrel dog, kept returning to Lavonia after his family moved away. After owners retrieved him three times, the town adopted him with about 10 families giving him a special collar engraved Charlie the Dog Who Adopted the Town of Lavonia.
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Lavonia
Charlie
Bailiwick
Zoning Hearing Debates Historic District In Thomasville
Public hearing on the new comprehensive zoning ordinance and maps for Thomasville scheduled for 2 30 pm July 6 at the City Commission meeting. debate over including a historic preservation district. Landmarks Inc advocates preservation to attract tourism.
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Thomasville
City Commission
Landmarks Inc
Thomasville - Thomas County
Landmarks
Earle
William McCollum
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