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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
7
The Spring Hill Christian Endeavor held its regular weekly meeting last Sunday night June 12 with many members and visitors present. Miss Agnes Thompson led an engaging program that was presented and well received.
Kiwanis luncheon features Rev C Byrd Harbour who discusses Pompeii and Vesuvius with illustrated handouts. Guests include Mrs Bill Cochran and John Wight from Cairo as the club plans a larger July meeting and raises funds for convention travel.
Night baseball crowds near Fletcher street signal lights by the Coast Line crossing have parked cars close to the track on both sides. In an emergency crossing, vehicles could hinder fire engines or damage signals, creating a dangerous situation with potential crashes.
Camp Frances reports a grand time with new fishing activities and a High Hat Party planned for the campfire. The piece highlights a Call of the Fire ritual, deer and fox tracks seen on hikes, angels on horseback snacks, and a playful song about Cabin One through the cabins.
Rose Theatre and Thom asville firms sponsored a misspelled word contest. Twenty top entries won passes to see College Swing at the Rose Theatre before June 25. The list includes William Lehtonen Hazel Atkinson Mrs Hattie Stewart and others with honored mentions for near perfect papers.
An ad from Scoggins and Langley proclaims they do not discriminate in giving haircuts to all customers including bald-headed men and others, promising equal service.
At the Georgia Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Atlanta Mrs Lessie C Ulmer of Atlanta formerly of Valdosta was elected Worthy Matron. She is remembered in Thomasville as Miss Lessie Collins and has long been active in Eastern Star work.
The report describes a dangerous passage for vehicles including fire trucks with extended ladders. It suggests police place a parking restriction at the crossing and assign an officer for public cooperation to reduce the risk and protect responders.
Dr. Frederick S. Porter guest preacher and Mr Armstrong lead a productive first week with steady additions to membership. A Saturday service is canceled and Sunday services resume with 8:30 p m. prayers and youth meetings. Porter spoke on The Risen Christ and Princely Passion of Christ highlighting resurrection love and royal priesthood.
Georgia shows strong performance in Home Owners' Loan Corporation records with $5,083,786 repaid, 507 loans paid in full totaling about $1.25 million, and 14,850 loans issued totaling $33.66 million. May collections reached 97.8 percent. 8,?00 homes are owned by the corporation with 896 owned and 250 sold.
The Ole Swimmin Hole at Newport Florida opens with clean cottages water and lights sulphur water bathing fish dinners picnic tables and party rates. Approved by the State Board of Health. W B Walters proprietor Wakulla Fla. adv. Pr.
Rev. Harvey Wages will preach at Merrillville Baptist Church next Sunday June 19 at 11:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Morning topic is The Church and Her Missions and the evening topic is Weighed in the Balances. The public is invited.
The Thomasville municipal band concert tonight is postponed due to services at the First Baptist Church. No concert next week. regular weekly concerts resume Friday night July 1 at 8 30.
South Bend Indiana June 17 Pr St Pauls Memorial Methodist Church announced a 7 a.m. Sunday service for golfers fishermen and all who want an outdoor day. The Rev Robert Selle said the aim is convenience so worship fits a full day of summer outings.
The Times-Enterprise thanks contestant participants for their cooperation in a recent page. Winners may claim prizes at the newspaper office before 7 PM Saturday.
The thirty eighth meeting features a golf tournament banquet and dance a bridge party for the ladies and the annual reception by Dr and Mrs A H Hilsman at their Albany home Sessions are at the Casino Radium Springs four miles from Albany Officials include Dr James J Clark president Dr Luther Holloway first vice president Dr Seale Harris Jr second vice president and Dr F K Boland secretary A strong scientific program is planned with the W J Love memorial address by Dr J G Lyerly Jacksonville Fla All medical professionals are invited to attend the sessions.
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