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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1930
Page
2
Mr A R Fender of White Springs Fla was a business visitor in the city Saturday. Numerous locals and visitors attended events, visits noted with several Pensacola and Bamberg connections. Methods and services advertised include music goods sales, shorthand and typing courses, and casual dining options.
Messrs. V. E. Fillingim and J. T. Holland attend Georgia Bankers Association in Savannah then tour New York and eastern cities by boat. The group enjoys a musical showcase titled The Musicale Miracle of the 20th Century featuring the R. EH. 45 Victor Eler tross Radio Co Croft's.
The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously approved renominations of Alexander Legge as Farm Board chairman and C. C. Teague as the member representing fruit and vegetables. With committee approval, early senate confirmation was expected.
Cab 557 operates under Blue Stripe Taxi Co Inc offering day and night service. The brief notice lists the cab as part of a fleet and notes its blue stripe branding.
Augusta Ga June 16 Federal Judge William H Barrett day overruled a demurrer presented by counsel for William LaVarre former southeastern newspaper publisher at the opening of his hearing on charges of criminal contempt of court
Mr. Ben Stewart owner of Stewart's shoe repair in Thomasville reports 346 customers served in eight days. The free rubber or leather heel offer continues all week with every soles or half soles service. Stewart's delivers and picks up, located on North Broad Street near the Tosco Hotel.
Five members of the University of Georgia 1870 graduating class will gather in Athens tomorrow for what is described as the oldest class reunion of any American college. The event marks a rare reunion of alumni from the antebellum era at the state university.
Frank Carter, noted Merrillville businessman, was shot in the side today by his son in law Joe Barnes during a domestic dispute. Barnes said Carter threatened him with a stick. Carter was arrested along with Mrs. Nolie Daugherty for disorderly conduct amid community uproar.
Sunday services at the Methodist church drew two large congregations. Rev. Pierce Harris preached on sin and the prodigal, with Mr. John Hinton singing solo. Sixteen members applied for church membership as services continue daily at 10 30 am and 8 30 pm.
Albert B. Fall former secretary of the interior has filed for a government pension for military service during the Spanish American War.
National League games included Chicago vs New York with runs by Terry Jackson Allen Leath and Oxx. St Louis at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. Cincinnati at Boston with Berger homer. American League featured Philadelphia at Detroit with Johnson homer. Boston at Chicago. New York at Cleveland postponed.
A National Guard pursuit plane failed to gain altitude during takeoff in rain and struck a sedan on a crowded suburban highway near Hammond Indiana. Three occupants from Chicago were killed instantly, a fourth injured, while the pilot and mechanic escaped with minor injuries. An inquest was awaited.
The Cook County grand jury opens a broad crime probe as William F. Russell resigns as police commissioner and John Stege quits as detective chief amid the Chicago murder and rising lawlessness. The city council police committee calls for department reorganization. Russell had served since 1928 after a career starting in 1900 and notable exploits.
In Savannah Georgia on June 16 a check for 1 165 426 69 was paid to Uncle Sam by the Savannah Sugar Refinery to settle customs duties on the cargo of eleven steamers that discharged raw sugar locally over the past two and a half months. A second check for 113 696 63 covered a shipment arriving.
The Ashinments reported 81,250,000 pounds of raw material to fuel operations. B O Sprague, president, said the refinery bought sugar to keep current prices in force after the new tariff bill. The tariff raises duty by 24 cents per 100 pounds.
Atlanta, June 16. Councilman W. E. Saunders, recently convicted of bribery, submitted his resignation to the city council. Immediate acceptance was expected. He will continue his re election bid and seeks vindication by the voters as he appeals a two year chain gang sentence and $1000 fine.
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