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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
4
The stock market moved lower in midday trading led by declines in rails and steel shares. The Dow Jones average slipped about 2 points while numerous groups including motors utilities and electronics fell. Chrysler rose slightly while Motorola and American Telephone steadied amid broad losses and bond shifts.
Thomasville and Americus receipts show prices for steers and heifers across weight ranges. Listings include 200 to 17.00, 180 to 200 pounds at 16.53, 160 to 189 pounds from 16.17 to 16.62, lighter ranges 14.66 to 16.23, and 100 to 140 pounds with No 3-3 at 14.00.
Hog receipts 2400 in Georgia area for 24 hours ended Friday with steady to 25 cent drops. Birmingham to Chicago values show No. 1 and 2 barrows 190-220 pounds at 17.00 to 17.25, lighter weights 15.50 to 16.00, sows 13.75 to 14.75. Georgia cattle auctions weekly totals 6069 with steers 22.00 to 24.00, heifers 21.10 to 23.30, cows 12.00 to 18.10. calves 22.00 to 26.00. stockers and feeders mixed outcomes.
Atlanta market notes moderate receipts and fair trading for Georgia produce. Peaches sell 2.00–4.00 per bushel with bulk at 1.00–2.00. cantaloupes 3.25 per bushel. watermelons large 0.75–1.00 and medium 0.60–0.75. cabbage 2.50–3.00 per 60 pound bag. beans and greens range 1.25–4.50. squash 5.00–7.00 per bush. corn 0.35–0.40 per dozen. cucumbers 4.75–7.00. peppers 3.75–4.25. okra 7.50–8.75.
Poultry demand irregular though mostly fair to good. Farm prices today 12 to 13 cents per pound for broilers and fryers with Thursday gains 2 to 3 percent. Hens heavy type 12 to 13 cents at farms and 12 to 14 at central plants. Night types too few to report.
Mrs. A J Mills of Barwick Road Thomasville died at 9 a m after several years illness. She was born March 26 1884 to Moses and Mary Ann Williams and was a Salem Baptist Church member. Survived by son Lou Mills sister Mrs C A Crane brother Arthur Williams. Funeral at Salem Church Sunday 4 p m with Rev Dogie Rumsey and Rev William Lowe. body to lie in state one hour prior. Burial in church cemetery. Her husband died in 1940.
A forecast calls for scattered showers and thundershowers across the city today into Saturday. Expect continued mild, cloudy conditions with southwest winds 5 to 10 mph and temperatures near 88 during the day before falling to around 65 at night. The five day outlook shows temperatures a few degrees below normal through Wednesday with rainfall totaling a quarter to a half inch, and sunrise and moon phase details accompany the tide figures for Saturday.
Jimmy Walker of Cairo was named Chief Justice of the 1961 Boys State Supreme Court at Athens. He, a Cairo High senior, represents Grady County with sponsor American Legion Post 122. Others named include Michael Alligood of Meigs as Supreme Court Justice and Ray Brooks of Tifton as Chief Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Georgia veterinarians will see a revolutionary device that staples blood vessels, cutting surgery time. Dr. Clafford Saggar and Dr. Bob Knowles will demonstrate at the Georgia Veterinary Medical Assn convention on Jekyll Island. Thomasville doctors Dr. Roland Clanton and Dr. Grady H. Young praised the demo, noting successful dog leg grafts and potential for saving lives. The device, bought in Russia but likely German-made, could soon be mass produced for world doctors.
Mrs. R. L. Hall Sr. of Camilla went to Atlanta after the death of her brother Arthur E. Ramsaur 85 an Atlanta attorney. Ramsaur a Gordon county native, a Fairmount College and Mercer University graduate, was admitted to the bar in 1899 and practiced law in Atlanta. He is survived by his wife a son and a sister Mrs. Hall.
Leona Reddick, 59, died this morning at her Boston home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. She is survived by her son, c/o Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gibson of Moultrie Road, and another son, Richard Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bruce, Boston.
Today Warner s Women s League meets at Rose Lanes at 7 30 p m Eastern Star gathers at the Masonic Building at 8 30 p m Saturday brings a weekly dance at Amvets Post home at 8 p m a Father s Day dance at Elks home at 9 p m and a dinner and dance at Glen Arven Country Club at 8 p m Monday features the Professional Nurses Club at AMH Clinic at 7 30 p m and Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall at 8 p m Civic Clubs League meets at Rose Lanes at an evening time.
Jurors drawn for the June term of the City Court in 1961, listing names including Rupert L. Singletary, M. T. Fort, W. D. Cowart, Mrs. A. R. Dasher, J. M. Streath, and many others from Georgia towns. The roster includes dozens of individuals such as Cleburne Faircloth, J. H. Guy, J. R Dekle, H. O. Turner, Elmer E. Pritchard, and W. J. Kimbrough among others.
Jim Saxon of Charlotte built a vending machine business from 800000 to 3 million. He leaves July 20 to study three years for the Presbyterian ministry at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond. His wife and six children will accompany him.
The 100 block of Broad Street saw a minor crash when a Willoughby car struck a Post Office truck after it stopped. No charges were filed. An ice cream truck damaged equipment at a service station owned by Billy Carter. Police seek a green Schwinn bicycle stolen from Bill Bowers. Two men faced careless driving charges after a Fletcher and Merrill Street collision with no injuries. The Thomasville Lions reported strong support for their See-A-Show-So-Others-May-See fundraiser. Thomasville clerk W Garrison attended the Georgia Institute for Clerks of County Commissioners in Athens, with discussions on budgeting public relations and purchasing.
The Rev. Buford Fulford former Grady county minister will be guest evangelist at revival services June 19 24 at Bold Springs Methodist Church. Services begin at 8 pm each night with special music. Rev. Virgil Lee pastor in charge.
Cairo Public Library plans expanded operations in Whigham with three branch stations to serve the Negro community at Cemetery School. A report by Wayne Faircloth and discussion led by Mrs. J Slater Wight note brisk Blue and Gray reading and more children expected after Bible schools in progress. Library board members listed.
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