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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
2
A man and his wife were target of a robed assault as he was beaten with a belt and dragged from their home, then dumped 80 miles away. The episode marks a spree of hooded-robbery incidents in the area, with officials denying Klan involvement.
The Thomasville Lincoln-Mercury Co Inc has moved into a modern new building at 612 North Madison Street. The spacious concrete block structure with a stucco front houses display space for 1949 Lincoln and Mercury cars and a fully equipped service department including all-electric lubrication and wheel alignment. President Mr F. Jenkins invites the public to inspect the new quarters and view the models now on display while noting improved facilities for customer service.
The Bethlehem Commandery No. 30 holds its regular conclave this evening at 8 30. All fraters are urged to attend and visiting fraters are welcome. Peter DeSantis Omar H Goodman Rec.
The City of Thomasville invites bids by 7 30 P M June 27 1949 for 126000 of athletic building bonds in 1000 denominations numbered 1 to 126 bearing 2 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds due 8000 each year 1950 1964 and 5060 in 1965. Bid as a whole with highest price. bonds not sold below par. Mayor W A Watt signs, clerk noted, June 1949.
County leaders urge delay and repeal of the new re registration law citing wasted funds across 159 counties. They argue the measure fails to curb block voting, imposes travel and registry costs, and propose a simpler purge of voter lists by removing deceased and inactive names. Governor urged to call an extra session to repeal and reform the process.
Exchange Club of Thomasville will send Bernard Lanigan J C Wise and others to the Georgia State Exchange Clubs convention at the Oglethorpe Hotel Savannah June 16 17 and 18. Judge D Russell Bontrager Indiana jurist and state senator will be guest of honor and speaker.
McDonald proposed a 2 million dollar rate increase to yield 5.5 percent on invested capital, a figure the Commission previously deemed fair. Hubbard argued that Georgia costs rise faster than rates, noting Southern Bell has not decided next steps. Earlier battles yielded 1.6 million, 2.65 million, and 1.483 million boosts in 1948 and 1949.
Charles H. NeSmith aged 67 of Woodville Florida died when the truck he rode in overturned. The driver was uninjured. Funeral services planned at Big Creek Baptist Church with burial details to follow. Survived by wife Maxie Milan NeSmith and children Missey Betty Joe Verna Juanita Dell Janie Hertuli and Clarence H. NeSmith. brothers Elander Leon Olin Asa Ottis NeSmith. sisters T. F. Davis and J W Hattaway. NeSmith was a Woodville Baptist Church member and active citizen.
Bill Dodson hosted a steak supper at Dodson Grill in honor of his cousin Miss June Woodward fresh from her first year at the University of Alabama returning home for the summer. The event served as a farewell for Dodson who departs June 20 for Rome to attend Dariington School for Boys. Guests included Audrey Singletary Susan Williams Harriet Yeargin Jackie McLean Ann Wahl Shelly Chastain Wen Park Bill Woodward and others amid blue hydrangea and pink asters. Nearby Glen Arven Country Club opened its summer social season with a supper dance for members guests and Georgia PGA professionals as hosts and attendees. The program featured Harold Sargent introducing visiting pros and Osco Hughes and his orchestra provided music. Separately Neel Department Store employees enjoyed a Wakulla Springs outing with a large picnic supper after swimming and sightseeing.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at four o clock at the Whiddon Funeral Chapel for Mrs Mary Frances Outts conducted by Rev L A Harrell and Dr L A Stephens of Albany with many relatives and friends in attendance from Cairo and surrounding areas. The guest list included numerous local residents and out of town mourners. Also update notes reported Mr Walter J Hammond showing improvement after illness in the state capitol this week. The item closes with staff acknowledgments and remarks by Miss Julia Davenport on behalf of Neel s employees.
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