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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
5
Sheriff D Willis was slain at his garage door when Deputy Henry Townsend was arrested on murder charges. Grand jury, after interviewing a hundred witnesses, recessed without further action and excused widow Mrs Ethel Willis. Two men, C L Baldy Johnson and Richard Cox, remain jailed as material witnesses.
The Examiner reports the engagement of Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Helene Costello sister of actress Dolores Costello. Fairbanks confirms the report saying I cant deny it. The couple reside in Los Angeles and the announcement notes the two actors intend to marry.
Thomasville city council met June 18 1927 with Mayor Hay and Aldermen. Roberts & Co. were chosen as engineers for the $70 660 bond program on street improvements with costs and survey duties outlined. Finance official Mr Andrews to handle the $70 000 bond issue. Mosquito problem on Bruce Branch referred to Health Committee. Various bills approved and treasury reports adopted. A quit claim deed was authorized to transfer cemetery land to American Legion Post 31. Council adjourned two weeks.
A man who escaped from Killarney jail shortly after being placed in a double locked cell was recaptured by a citizen posse in Winnipeg. City detectives later said he was likely the man who killed Mrs. Emily Patterson and Leal Cowan in the area, with Mrs. Dyke and family offering thanks in a local letter.
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