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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
7
Census Director Mr. Lancaster confirms Thomasville city population at 14 430 with 1 575 in surrounding area. City growth 13.77 percent since 1940, county gain about five percent. suburban area brings Greater Thomasville to 16 005.
Registration for Girl Scout and Brownie Camp at Piney Woods Thomas County Youth Camp on Cairo Road, Albany and Thomasville councils cooperate. Brownies ages 7-10 camp July 5 to 19, Intermediates and Seniors ages 10 to 14 camp July 19 to August 2. Fee $15 weekly per scout. Camp director Mrs E B Maultsby. Registered nurse waterfront director and staff present. Write or call Remington Avenue Thomasville 169 for information. Virginia Heisler encourages early registrations.
Troop 303 held a regular meeting with Dou glas O Quinn leading the opening oath. New scout Rodney Jackson was welcomed as members practiced knot tying for an upcoming test. An overnight hike to Hatcher Pond was planned by the scouts. Louis Stephens, a new scout, mas
A fragmented column discusses Nat Williams banning 14 to 18 year olds from shows without a parent, noting rowdy incidents at a New Jersey venue. It also critiques large ads in big papers versus local firms, then shifts to hotel plans on Tosco Corner and proposed telephone conversation time limits to curb line congestion.
Harriette Holl and Willis H Dodson wed in a double ring ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. J Davidson Phillips officiating. The bride wore an organdy gown with lace and tucks, and was escorted by her father H V Yeargin. Attendants included Patterson Yeorgin, Carolyn Patterson, Patricia Gribben, Ann Wahl, and ushers from Thomasville and Perry. The couple planned a reception at the Yeargin home and a wedding trip.
Teenagers from 13 to 19 are invited to join the Junior and Senior Teen Canteen at the Youth Center. Friday features Juke Box Dancing Ping Pong billiards and Bingo with prizes. Chaperones are Mrs Margaret Goodman and Mrs Lady Booth. Saturday hosts a Youth Rally open house with county youth. City Girls Softball League seeks players for seven teams with games at 6 45 pm.
Carter explained scout laws and their meanings as a Board of Review was planned for next Thursday but the meeting was dismissed by the living circle.
Miss Sally Harrell arrives from Milledgeville to spend Father's Day weekend with family. Miss Blaine Blane returns from a Pensacola house party with Agnes Scott classmates. Mrs. B. J. Waitson travels to New York to shop Monash. Miss Virginia Patt departs for Atlanta after visiting her mother. The Law family returns from Daytona Beach with Elaine and Elwin. The Carnes family visits Mrs. Washington in Hayney City, Florida. Marjorie Hopkins and Mrs. Hewitt visit in Thomasville. Duchess Williams and Patterson Yeargin leave for Delray Beach for two weeks. James W. Horne returns from Virginia Military Institute for summer with parents. The Clore family announces a baby girl Julie Belle. More local and out-of-town guests attend weddings and visits across Georgia and Florida.
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