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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1941

Page

7

World Famous Bicycle Traveler Visits Thomasville

Prof. Fred A. Birchmore, musician, explorer and teacher at South Georgia College, spoke with prospective freshmen in Thomasville. His globe spanning tours, books, lectures, and media appearances are noted, along with his bicycle Bucephalus and plans to remain at the college.

Fred A. Birchmore South Georgia College Douglas Thomasville J. W. Thrash Douglas College Birchmore University of Georgia Cologne University Germany Athens North America New York San Francisco Georgia Canada Northwest National Geographic Society Atlanta _Journal - Sunday Magazine We the People U. S Robert L. Ripley Life Saturday Evening Post Columbia United States Bucephalus United States National Museum Washington, D. C Hitler Rhine Cologne Rhineland Austria Vienna Scandinavia Balkans Crete Syria Suez Iraq South Africa der Fuhrer Okefenokee

How Did It Happen N Y B Russia Capitulates to Germany

The column argues Russia is near capitulation without resistance, cites Finnish resistance as evidence, and predicts Germany will gain Baku oil and Ukraine wheat to sustain the war. It criticizes Vichy and France, notes supposed labor and communist influence, and claims food control will rise in England and allied supply. It mentions the Commercial Bank’s 25th anniversary and local social notes.

Russia Germany Baku Ukraine England the Commercial Bank Metcalfe J. W. Horne Thomasville

Harris Pawn Shop Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Harris Pawn Shop in this city marks its fifth year in business under owner Joe Harris since its founding on June 15 1937. The store offers jewelry watches luggage and assorted items as it grows to be a well known local establishment.

Harris Joe Harris

Marriage of Marjorie Groover to Robert Ricks in Ochlocknee

Mr and Mrs Clarence Groover of Ochlocknee announce the marriage of their daughter Marjorie Kathleen to Robert Leon Ricks of Thomasville and Moultrie. The ceremony was held Saturday at the bride's home, with Rev J Gorham Garrison officiating and a fern altar with seven branched candlebra. The couple took a Florida trip and will reside at 709 Gordon Ave Thomasville.

Ricks-Groover Clarence Irvin Groover Ochlocknee Marjorie Kathleen Robert Leon Ricks Thomasville Moultrie J. Gorham Garrison Florida Gordon Avenue Ricks C. J. Groover Georgia State Womans College Valdosta Teachers College Statesboro

Weekly YMCA Schedule Highlights Daily Swim Sessions

The schedule lists recurring YMCA activities throughout the week. Each day features multiple swimming classes for ladies girls boys junior prep intermediate and senior levels with specific times and a few special sessions for business ladies and men. The KiRoy Club and pool access hours are noted with mixed family and adult participation.

KiRoy Club

Knight Atkinson Bride Weds Joseph Knight in Tallahassee

Jimmie Eugenia Atkinson and Joseph W. Knight married June 15 at First Baptist Church Tallahassee in a ceremony attended by immediate families. The bride, a Thomasville native, wore a navy dress with white accessories and gardenias. The groom, from Cairo, has business ties in Jacksonville. The couple will reside in Jacksonville.

James P. Atkinson Thomasville Jimmie Eugenia Joseph W. Knight Geo. Knight Cairo Pierce S. Ellis First Baptist Church Tallahassee Fla Knight Thomasville High School Jacksonville

Baptist Vacation Bible School Off Tea Fine Start

Despite morning rain the Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church opened well with 176 attendees. The program lists numerous department superintendents and assistants from nursery to intermediate, led by Miss Evelyn Lewis as general superintendent and Mrs J Bowman directing music.

Baptist Vacation Bible School The First Baptist Church Martha Jane Knapp Mary Frances Pearson James K. Harper Wade Chastain J. D. McBride G. Ff. Smith Brady Fallin Mary DeHar Ruth Anderson Mamie Evelyn Hancock Abbie Mann Rose Ferguson EB. K. James A. M. Enary W. G. Tuck Z. L. Mott Inte Mash Alonzo Singletary Lenora Criner Lola Carroll Frances Moncrief Virginia. Staton Dorothy Gravenstein Nell Cates Dorothy Felkel Katherine Felkel T. F. Calaway G. H. Owens Jack Herring J. O. Allen Keiro Singletary K. W. Andersen R. T. Bibb J. G. Franklin Norman Stegall N. M. Huckabee Olina Fields J. M

Manley Jr Graduates Army Cadet at West Point

Lieut. John B. Manley Jr and Mr and Mrs J B Manley of Boston arrived from West Point where he earned his diploma and commission after graduation from the United States Military Academy. He will stay with family before heading to Fort Monroe for ten weeks then Camp Stewart to begin active service. Friends in Boston and locally applaud his fine academy record.

John B. Manley J.B. Manley Boston West Lieut. Manley Military Academy

Nazarene Revival Draws Large Audience at City Church

A Nazarene church revival drew a large audience as Rev. Sby led a service with Evangelist Lee narrating based on Saul’s disobedience. The message emphasized obedience to gain God’s presence and warned of later calamity. Services continue daily at 10:00 am and 8:15 pm. the public is invited.

Church of the Nazarene Sby Evangelist Lee Saul Israel Meno God

Presbyterian Church Men Meet to Discuss Education Programs

The men of the Presbyterian Church and congregation will meet Tuesday June 17 at 5 PM instead of Thursday. Three young men from different church colleges will speak on The Program of Religious Education in Our Colleges Today as the last meeting before adjournment for the summer.

Presbyterian Church and

Miss Upchurch Hosts Bridge Party For Two Brides

Two brides to be Miss Susan Mitchell and Miss Josephine Bailey were feted by Miss Mary Upchurch at Gordon Avenue home. Guests wore pink and white, prizes awarded to Miss Mitchell, Miss Bailey, and Mrs. James Culpeper III. Attendees included Mrs. J Culpeper III, Mrs. Albert Tuck, Mrs. Allen Crawford, Mrs. James Caine of Macon, Mrs. Dick Ramsey of Cairo, Mrs. John Many of New Orleans, and Misses Sara Renfre, Harriet Clemens, Gloria.

Mary Upchurch Gordon Avenue Susan Mitchell Josephine Bailey James Culpeper,iii J. Culpeper, III Albert Tuck Allen Crawford James Caine Macon Dick Ramsey Cairo John Many New Orleans Sara Renfre Harriet Clemens Gloria

Local Notices Mention Multiple Names in Obscure Listing

A fragment lists individuals including Jean Watson Ann Beutell Mary Julia Atkinson Doris Hasty Mildred Dickey Barbara Holder Betty Pringle Lillian Schweneke and Barbara Turner as part of an unidentified local notice or notice collection.

U S O Meeting At Moultrie Tonight

The USO will hold a meeting tonight at eight o’clock in the Court House in Moultrie to discuss plans for raising funds for a ten million dollar national campaign. A committee headed by James C. Pringle will attend from Thomasville, inviting others to join the effort.

USO United Service Organizations Moultrie Court House Thomasville James C. Pringle American Legion

Farmers Practice Company Named Purina Chow Distributors

An advertisement announces the appointment of Farmers Practice Company as Purina Chow distributors. Partners Produce Company will offer proven feeds, dependable low-cost feeding programs, and new Purina Service Books for management and feeding needs in the territory.

Farmers Practice Company Partners Times Enterprise

War disrupts spice trade driving prices up to 1000 percent

Disruption of the spice trade by the war has increased prices for some items as much as 1,000 percent.

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