Rail superintendents oppose fast tracking college men
A committee of railroad superintendents at the American Association of Railroad Superintendents meeting urged not to promote college graduates into supervisory roles ahead of practical ranks. Chairman R C Randall of the Erie Railroad warned college men can be an uncertain quantity and should start in clerical or similar positions.
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Chicago
Ytailroad
R. C. Randall
Jersey City
N. J
Erie Railroad
American Association of Railroad Superintendents
A Bonus Of Recreation Awaits You Every Day At Rock Springs
Rock Springs offers daily recreation bonuses for visitors and residents alike. Local authorities promote varied activities and facilities to encourage ongoing community engagement and leisure opportunities.
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Rock Springs
Sharp southern split over Democrats two thirds rule
In the solid south a sharp cleave raged over proposals to abrogate the Democratic two thirds nomination rule. South Carolina and Texas leaders signaled opposition while some delegates hinted at a possible change, as the convention nears and a solid front is urged by Alabama and Georgia figures.
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Atlanta
Solid South
Philadelphia
Bennett Champ Clark
Missouri
Sen. Clark
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Claud Sapp
Columbia
South Carolina
Palmetto
Texas
Bibb Graves
Alabama
Marion Allen
Georgia
Rotary Club hears Boy Scout program on local activities
The Rotary Club hosted a Boy Scout day with Allie Robison organizing and Al Scaife conducting. Guests included Thomasville Scouts leaders Ansley Moore and Red Milton, plus Scout Masters Harry Owens and Cocenour. Fred Brewton discussed Orchard Pond camping and its activities. Sam Jones recounted a rescue of South Carolina legislators in Charleston.
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Rotary Club
Allie Robison
al Scaife
Scaife
Ansley Moore
Thomasville Scouts
Red Milton
Scout Court of Honor
Harry Owens
Cocenour
Fred Brewton
Orchard Pond
Sam Jones
Pendleton
S. C
South Carolina
Charleston
General Assembly
Scout Jones
Moore
Joe Cook
Cook
Bainbridge
Thomasville
Tallahassee
Former Thomasville Man Lands High Federal Post in Louisiana
C P Carroll of New Orleans named director of the division of finance and statistics of WPA and FERA in Louisiana by James H Crutcher state administrator Carroll succeeds R D Pittman who becomes regional examiner in Washington Pittman to join Carrington Gill staff in federal relief hierarchy Carroll and Pittman have long served Louisiana relief programs since 1932 with duties in unemployment relief emergency relief administration and works progress administration The appointment highlights Carroll’s rise from Thomasville resident to a key federal post while noting Pittman’s transfer and staff shifts
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Thomasville
New Orleans
C. P. Carroll
WPA
FERA
Louisiana
James H. Crutcher
Carroll
R. D. Pittman
Carrington Gill
Washington
Pittman
Crutcher
Federal Relief Office
Unemployment Relief Committee
Emergency Relief Administration
Civil Works Administration
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Works Progress Administration
Division of Finance and Statistics
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Second Quarterly Conference Set for Wednesday Eight PM
The Second Quarterly Conference will be held at eight o'clock Wednesday evening in the Wesley Class Room during the prayer meeting hour. All D.I. classes are expected and the public is invited.
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Wesley
D.I
Nomination Procedure Change Championed Since 1832
Reform proposal seeks to revise the nomination method set in 1832 under Andrew Jackson. Supporters argue the old process hinders modern political competition while opponents warn of instability. No dates or organizations specified in readable text.
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Andrew Jackson
Camp Report Highlights Nature, Song, and Camp Fire Fun
The camp report describes Bee Hive Cabin singing a new night song and Ann Eidson hammering a rustic mail box. Ducks in the Zoo read a morning paper and Joyce Watts shows signs of future city editing. The Turks and Arabs perform southern barn dance as Ruth Logan plays Turkey in the Straw. Our camp program is living outdoors building skills and appreciation.
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Ann Eidson
Zoo
Betty Watt
Eleanor Forrester
Betty
Joyce Watts
Ducks
America
Ruth Logan
Mildred Bibb
June Bonus Sale Opens at Rosenbergs This Morning
Rosenberg's department store opens a ten day June bonus sale with large crowds. Manager Herman Rosenberg says advertised prices are exceptionally low on shoes, dresses, shirts and other items. Exchanges or refunds on unsatisfactory purchases will be honored.
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Rosenberg
Thomasville
Price
Herman Rosenberg
Rosenberg’s
Times-Enterprise
Local Jaycee Group to Join National Organization
Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce met at the New Russell Hotel where Joe Robinson Jr spoke on the Memphis convention highlights. John Nixon explained the aims of the national Junior Chamber and the group voted to join the national body.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
New Russel Hotel
Joe Robinson, Jr
United States Chamber of Commerce
Memphis Tenn
Robison
Atlanta
Highway Board
Boston Road
Albany
Department
John Nixon
National Junior Chamber of
Clararret
Department of Extension
Keyton
Nixon
National Junior Chamber of Commerce
Tomorow
National Order
City Signs Contract for Drilling of New Water Well
The City Council approved a contract with Virginia Machinery and Well Co. of Richmond Va for a 16 inch artesian well at the light and water plant. The 300 foot well costs 2100 dollars with 675 dollars per added foot if deeper drilling is needed.
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Virginia Machinery and Well Co
Richmond
W. R. McGrew and Co
Pomona Pump Co
Pomona Calif
Thomasville
First Watermelon Carload Heads to Market
The first carload of watermelons this season was being loaded by Mr. L. D. Crosby on the A B C tracks and will head to market. Crop is reported shorter this year by about 25 percent. Tuesday night the Thomasville Community Center hosted a group of young people at 404 Fletcher Street with Carl Brown playing accordion. Plans are forming for more Tuesday evening events hosted by playground supervisor Mrs. Sam Evans.
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L. D. Crosby
Thomasville
Fletcher Street
Carl Brown
Sam Evans
Crowds Gather at Hart's Playground on Cairo Road
Large groups spent the day at Hart's playground and swimming pool on the Cairo road with about 75 from the Cairo Methodist Church. Meigs Consolidated School thanks the Board of Trustees for aiding a Washington trip and specially credits Ralph Groover for skilled driving and kind assistance. Signed Louise Stiles, Teacher.
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Hart’s
Cairo Road
Methodist Church
Cairo
Behart
Meigs
Board of Trustees
Washington
Ralph Groover
Louise Stiles
Feacher
Bonus Bond Cashing at Headquarters Ties Up Post Office
The bonus cashing headquarters worked all day with ten assistants led by Fost Master Lester Wyche. Twenty eight fewer than 364 packages remained awaiting veterans, while 165 cashed all or part of their bonds this morning. The total nears seventy five thousand dollars and should rise by tomorrow night.
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Fost
Lester Wyche
Huckabee predicts peak watermelon prices in five years
Albany June 17 Thad Huckabee manager of the watermelon control committee forecast the highest prices in five years for the 1936 Georgia crop yesterday but warned growers to keep unripe melons off the market. He said there is a trend in South Georgia to rush shipments which would lower prices and reduce demand if continued.
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Albany
Thad Huckabee
Georgia
Huckabee
South Georgia
Weather Forecast For Thomanville And Vicinity
Forecast for Thomanville and vicinity calls for a generally fair tonehnt Thursday with partly cloudy skies and possible scattered showers. Temperature details are unclear with yesterday's high and last night’s low not fully legible. The record notes a high for the month at 42 years ago and hints at monthly and yearly measurements.
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Weyvile
Gol
Dune
Thomanvile
Jude Leowest
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Thomas Drug Store
Thomas Drug Store Inc
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Charles King Mallory
Norfolk Naval Station
Mallory
Pratt Williams
New York
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City Fruit CO
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Mary Inman
Elizabeth Sims
Jenelle Chastain
Lois Chastain
Betty McDavid
Lillian Schwenke
Connie Bafour
John Turner
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Mary Mardre
R. C. Balfour, Jr
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Bill Searcy
Lee Kelly
L. C. Foster
Claude Rountree
Sidney Fleming
Rosenbergs
Jaycee
Luten Teste
Thomasville Municipal Band
Teate
Jaycees
Hart
U.S. Department OF Agriculture Weather Bureau
Wweather
Associated Pharmacists of Baltimore, Inc
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Western Union
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