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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
7
Thomasville Fire Department shifts on vacation with Shift Captain Shelly Mash and C. C. Dunlap taking 15 days off. Mash plans to visit a sister in Albany and will visit two brothers during the break.
Miss Nina Tolly Courtenay became Mrs William Robert Scaife at St Philips Cathedral Atlanta on June 15 at 5 30 pm the ceremony was performed by Dean Hardman with Rev Herman Turner officiating The bride wore a white organdy gown with finger tip veil Her sister Linda Courtenay was maid of honor Ushers included Hamlin Callahan Cole Carr Evans Fleman and Fred Tolly A reception followed at Druid Hill Country Club The couple will reside at Hilltop Apartments 482 Dan Lane Atlanta after a short wedding trip.
American Legion Post 222 and Auxiliary members held a lively Sport Shirt Dance at the Legion Home on South Hansell street with Osco Hughes and his orchestra. Mrs Flemming Green won the ladies sport shirt contest and Alam Gordon won for the men. Commander Arline announced a forthcoming Fourth of July program and praised Cairo guests.
Emanuel Wade stabbed Solomon Branch after a dispute over a skin game at 425 Wolff Street. Branch died instantly from a single knife blow. Wade admitted acting in fear of being killed and was arrested by Thomasville police and jailed awaiting court action.
The First Presbyterian Church Men of the Church plan an outdoor steak supper at the Thomas County Youth Camp tomorrow night to conclude their year. The event is led by committee heads John Roth and Bill Poole and invites Presbyterians and guests to attend.
A block in Thomasville urges city action to enforce fire protection and building codes. Residents cite unprotected buildings, a newly sprinklered tall building, and the need for modern standards to reduce fire risk and protect property. Local hospital air conditioning and prior local figures are discussed alongside community concern.
The June term of the City Court of Thomasville opened at ten with Judge J E Craig Wiles presiding and Solicitor Calhoun representing the state. The first case, J C Weeks charged with assault and battery on J C Wilson of Ochlocknee, went to the jury after recess with Sol Altman defending Weeks.
A clean-up fix-up day is scheduled at Fredonia Baptist Church for Wednesday. A spokesman says work begins early, with repairs to the church and cemetery. Members are urged to attend and bring lunches to share.
Miss Louise Jarnagin and Herbert Lee Stoddard Jr were married in a pine setting at Pineshadow the home of Curtis Middleton. The ceremony was led by Rev. Paul Brooks Leath with a wedding party including maid of honor Miss Shirley Dukes and best man Mr. James Mason. Guests and out of town relatives attended the reception and couple plan to live in Grady County while Mr. Stoddard works in the local lumber business.
Mrs. Mary Ann Wilcox Eason died in Brooks County after a fall caused a fractured hip. Funeral services were held at Oak Hill Cemetery Quitman with Rev. Field and Rev. Kiser officiating. She was born October 19 1863 in Thomas County and survived by six children including O H Eason and H G Eason of Quitman and D B Folsom of Tallahassee. Funeral arrangements were by Maxwell and Eason Funeral Home.
Friends of Rev and Mrs Leland Moore plan a covered dish supper Tuesday at the Vashti pavilion at 7 30 p m in honor of the departing First Methodist Church pastor. Moore leaves Thomasville Thursday for East Highlands Church in Columbus Go Punch will be supplied by the committee.
Closing exercises for the Vacation Church School at the First Methodist Church begin at 7 0p m Wednesday in the church sanctuary. Children from kindergarten through intermediate join in and families are invited to attend and bring lunches for a picnic after the services.
Two minor collisions were reported to the sheriff over the weekend. In Meigs Edwin Cusick of Chicago collided with Cal A Hill of Newton whose car had paused for a train. Damage was slight. Sunday C L Dixon’s car was sideswiped by Johnson of Moultrie. both vehicles were damaged with no injuries. The road remained open and no cause was given.
You save 20 percent by enrolling for the course or subjects needed by Monday June 16. Position secured without charge at Joye's Business School. Phone 1791.
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