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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1954
Page
2
The Cinasville Chamber reports about 14 635 has been paid toward a 19 000 budget for the current year. Several directors have yet to submit pledges or payments and completion of the budget is hoped to bring totals near the goal. Directors caution that all who can should pay promptly.
Members of the Pilot Club heard a slide presentation by Mrs. Horace Jones Jr. at the regular Tuesday meeting. Mrs. Loflin of the extension committee reported on proposed projects and progress toward organizing a Pilot Club in Adel.
Open house at the Se Center invites city youths Thursday for sixth to eighth grades with dancing and games from p m until 10 30 p m. Friday opens to ninth through twelfth graders with chaperones from the Junior Federated Woman's Club.
The Savannah Housing Authority seeks dismissal of an anti segregation suit filed by 18 Negroes in federal court. It argues that forced desegregation would violate the 14th Amendment and that its policy rests on state police power. The case targets the Fred Wessels homes, an all white project, with the NAACP opposing the authority’s stance.
Region II heads Col. Harry E. Brown and Starke Totman praised two Thomasvillians for Civil Defense Operation Alert. Kenley Lanter installed and ran radio gear sending and receiving hundreds of messages. Bill Larson acted as messenger, handling about 800 official messages.
Professor Glen Terrell of Florida State University spoke at the Exchange Club meeting. He presented views on child psychology from multiple angles and answered questions from members and guests. Jimmy Gribben introduced the speaker. Bevis Blakeney and other guests attended the luncheon.
The season's longest heat wave shows no sign of ending across the central and southeast. Temperatures linger in the 90s with nights in the 70s, marking six straight oppressive days in the Midwest. Chicago logged its fifth straight 92-plus June day, while rain and storms affected the eastern half.
Gov. Herman Talmadge announced the Georgia Education Commission will hold its second segregation hearing at 9 30 a m on June 25. Invitations were extended to candidates M E Thompson Tom Linder and Edmond F Barfield along with NAACP the Georgia Education Assn and the Georgia Congress of Parents and Teachers. Durwood Pye secretary of the commission said all except Barfield...
City officials argue Negro policemen could better serve in areas with large Black populations and advise among their own to prevent violations. They note improved protection as demographics shift and vehicle checks expand police work.
Sheriff Callice reports Paul Conley, wanted on two warrants for a deadly weapon attack and car theft, was captured near Merrillville. He was brought to the courthouse and posted bond for appearance. Deputies Burke and Trowell assisted, finding him asleep with no resistance. No trace yet of the two Tegra prisoners who escaped from the road gang last week.
Partly cloudy and hot with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms through Friday. Temperature data show a high of 98 and a low of 68 yesterday, with record highs and lows noted for the month. Rainfall totals include 0.79 inches in the last 24 hours and 0.92 inches since the month began. PTA and field indicate upcoming appearances.
The Decatur County condemnation case involving land along the Flint River was heard today before Judge Bootle. J A Ingram seeks about 67 acres valued at $27,500 with government offer of $7,000, claiming flood flow rights. jury inspected the site and will decide after the Estes case of 376 acres is heard.
Mrs. Jack W. Thompson and Mrs. J. W. Horne attend Archbold Memorial. A daughter is born at Archbald hospital on Tuesday. Halstead completes basic training. stationed at Fort Dix New Jersey. Halstead residence listed as 149 HE State Street Tren By. Mr. and Mrs. Fleischel R. McKenney welcome a son born Tuesday June 15 at the local hospital. W. S. Townsend Jr. and family visit from Charlotte. also visit Bainbridge. J. J. Braswell cancels 18th annual Butler family reunion due to illness. Out of town patients admitted include John G. Alligood, Mrs. C. Hurst, Albert Ernest Sanders of Ochlochnee. Mrs. John L. Rankin of Cairo. Mrs. Lee A. Johnson of Payo. Mrs. Jane Faulk Manning returns from Hot Springs Virginia and St. Louis after golf tournaments with Mary Lena Faulk. Dewey Griner and family from Hollandale visit then return to Florida via Columbus Ohio.
The Chamber of Commerce deficit for the Rose Show was revised to 988.27 after an April cost of 1200 was reported at Tuesday’s meeting. The figure reflects direct and indirect costs and includes some financial aid to rose show groups and the annual festival.
The First Presbyterian Church opens its midweek prayer services tonight in the Fellowship Building. The Rev. William Me will lead with the theme Haves and Have Nots Why the focus on economic disparity in a reflective address.
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