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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1939

Page

6

Atlantic Coast Line Passenger Train Schedule Entries

Schedule of Atlantic Coast Line trains in Eastern Standard Time with arrival and departure times for Montgomery Savannah New York Jacksonville and other destinations. Notes mention except Sunday and Wednesday and Saturday service and a thru sleeper to Montgomery Savannah Atlanta Tampa St. Petersburg Detroit Chicago. The notice lists M T Wells as ticket agent with phone number 162.

Atlantic Coast Line R. R Montgomery

Poor Window Frames Cause Damp Places

Damp spots on interior walls often arise from poorly built or weatherproofed window frames. Water seeps around frames, staining plaster and spreading moisture inside walls. Repair windows, repaint damaged areas, and consider FHA Property Improvement Credit Plan loans through qualified lenders.

Federal Housing Administration

Meigs Church School and Services Schedule

Meigs Georgia announces church school Sunday morning June 18 at 10 30 from the Methodist and Baptist churches. At 11 30 a m church services will be held from the Baptist church and again in the evening.

Meigs

Bond family visits Camak and Thompson in Georgia

Meigs Georgia on June 17 Rev and Mrs Roy J Bond and their young daughter Menetta visit Camak and Thompson Ga Mr and Mrs J M Felker are also mentioned in the local note detailing visits and social calls.

Meigs, Ga Roy J. Bond Menetta Camak Thompson J. M. Felker

Building notes of interest about town

Rains hinder building and repair work across town delaying exterior projects and increasing demand for home and business screens to combat flies and mosquitoes. The North Madison street paving contract was won by W F Scott & Co with plans for sidewalk work to improve access, while Bartow Street and East City Street remain cited as heavily traveled and nearly impassable in wet weather.

Madison Street W. F. Scott & Co North Broad Bartow Street Fletcher Street Hansell East City Street Vashti

Meigs Area Guests and Visitors Noted Across Nearby Cities

Meigs residents hosted and visited relatives in Jacksonville Beach and White Plains while others traveled to Thomasville Cairo and Pelham. Highlights include Miss Lucy Nella Ward resting better after illness in Cairo and Mr and Mrs Leland Cooper returning from a Florida and New Orleans honeymoon trip.

Jacksonville Fla Dorothy Johnson Thomasville C. E. Hay Jr Hay Meigs Lucy Nella Ward Cairo Exa Childs Ocilla Ouida Murdock Jack Bright Millen Jacksonville Beach J. A. Hartsfield Johnny White Plains Clinton Cooper Pelham Leland Cooper Florida New Orleans Cooper

Attic Affects Temperature of the Home

Attic ventilation by louvers or additional windows helps lower home temperatures. The article advises checking chimney joints, cracks, fire stopping, and wall coverings while inspecting the attic. Repairs may be funded through the Federal Housing Administration Property Improvement Credit Plan.

Country homes reborn through remodeling trends

Home buyers nationwide remodel old country houses preserving charm. FHA notes growing interest in restoring gabled dormers porches and Victorian details. Financing for improvements comes from lenders under the Property Improvement Credit Plan.

Federal Housing Administration Yesteryear

Betrothed Couple Honored at Meigs

Meigs Georgia June 17 among prenuptial entertainments for bride elect Mrs Ina Sasser Register of Meigs and groom elect Perry J Simpson of Pelham a chicken dinner at Hart's Pool with Miss Hazel Sasser as hostess featured swimming and dancing. Electric waffle iron presented to the bride elect by guest H L Wingate.

Meigs Ina Sasser Register Perry J. Simpson Pelham Hart’s Pool Hazel Sasser H. L. Wingate L. H. Singletary Frank McCidin H. P. Singletary Elaine Gainous Hattie Lou Yates Mary Pearle Adams Lou Alice Powell Gertrude Miles Irene Newsome W. P. Miles Richard Turner Fortson Turner Malcome Palmer Melvin Miles Bert Singletary Roy Groover Eddie Groover Maitland Yates Ouida Murdock Rubye Rolin Willie Curles

Meigs Admits Miss Myrthe Rolin Before Marriage

A clipped note records Miss Myrthe Rolin of Meigs being admitted or noted prior to her upcoming marriage. The fragment preserves a social detail tied to local families and events in Meigs.

Meigs Myrthe Rolin

Pretty bridge and checker party honors Bride Elect Flowers

Bainbridge Ga June 17 social affair featured Mrs Thomas R Simmons and Mrs T Gordon Jester hosting Mrs William Mason Flowers at Lake Douglas Road. Roses gladiolis and zinnias adorned the living room. Bridge and Chinese checkers followed by a salad course and sherbet. Prizes awarded to Annie Martha Belcher and Carolyn Powell.

Bainbridge Thomas R. Simmons T. Gordon Jester William Mason Flowers Ray Ratcliff iRay Ratcliff M. F. Flowers John M. Simmons Ramsey Simmons Glover M. Burney W. M. Flowers Annie Martha Belcher Jane Castleberry Sara Wilkinson Nel Hale Frances Williams Frances Kittrell Carolyn Powell Nettie Claire Bryan Anne Harrell Georgianne Bowen Aileen Sims

Mrs J E Willis Hosts Bridge Party Honoring Mrs Ashley

Bainbridge Ga June 17 one of the pretty parties of the week featured a bridge party at Mrs J B Willis home on Broughton street honoring Mrs Wallace Ashley. Guests included Mrs Ashley and family. Mrs Mayo Livingston of Albany. Mrs Julian Slagler of Montgomery.

Bainbridge J. B. Willis Broughton Street Wallace Ashley Wesley Callahan H. H. Nussbamm Ashley Mayo Livingstone Albany Julian Slagler Montgomery Mesdames Owen W. Fields Ramsay Simmons Vance Custer L. W. Willis M. A. Ehrlich H. H. Felty T. L. Smith H. H. Nussbaum Jillian Slagler A. H. Parker Mayo Livingston Fred Drake Fannie Mayes

Decatur County Movie to Be Shown Again in Bainbridge

West Bainbridge and Hutto High School faculties and patrons request additional showings of the amateur film Decatur County. A revised and extra features screening will be scheduled soon at West Bainbridge High School with plans to show activity programs from Hutto High School alongside the picture. Sponsors seek constructive criticism and active support to make the local production a credit to Decatur County.

Bainbridge Decatur County West Bainbridge West Bainbridge High School Hutto High School

Presbyterians and Episcopalians Plan Joint Night Services

Bainbridge Ga June 17 Congregations of the Episcopal and Presbyterian churches will unite for evening services during the summer alternating between churches The first united service will be held at the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening at seven thirty The sermon will be by Mr Robert Baxter of the Episcopal church All friends are invited to attend

Bainbidge Episcopal Presbyterian Churches Presbyterian Church Robert Baxter Episcopal Church

Bainbridge City Agencies List Phone Numbers

A readable clipping lists key Bainbridge city agencies with phone numbers for Water Works, Sheriff's Office, Police Department, Fire Department, Mayor's Office, and City Clerk. It references Bainbridge Hospital Riverside Hospital and districts.

Bar Association to Meet Thursday in Bainbridge

Bainbridge Ga June 0 Mr Vance Custer president of the Bar Association of the Albany circuit has called a meeting of Lac association for Thursday afternoon June 29. The local Bar Association will host and the meeting will be held at the Bainbridge Sportsman's Club. The business session starts at four with dinner at six. Judge D K Bryan is president of the local group and Henry Grady Bell chairs the entertainment committee. About eighty eight members are expected.

Bainbridge Vance Custer Bar Association of the Albany Lac Association Associaton Helbat the Bainbridge Sportsman's Club Custer D. Kk. Bryan Bar Association Henry Grady Bell

Mrs William M Flowers Honored At Bainbridge Shower

In Bainbridge Georgia on June 17 Mrs William Mason Flowers a recent bride was the central figure at a kitchen shower hosted by Misses Nettie Claire Bryan Frances Kittrell and Carolyn Powell at the former home on Donale TM Street. The room was decorated with gar den flowers and she received many attractive gifts. Guests included Mrs Harry LeGette Mrs Ray Ratcliff Mrs Lola LeGette Mrs M F Flowers Mrs Ralph Smith and numerous friends and relatives.

Bainbridge William Mason Flowers Nettie Claire Bryan Frances Kittrell Carolyn Powell Donale Flowers Harry LeGette Ray Ratcliff Lola LeGette M. F. Flowers Ralph Smith Mary Bower Frances Rich Jane Castleberry Helen Chalfant Sara Wilkinson Frances Williams Georgianne Bowen Annie Martha Belcher Miriam Powell Yvonne Wimberly Aileen Sims Nell Hale Ann Harrell

SPECIAL REPAIRMAN GUIDELINES FOR HOME ELECTRICAL WORK

The article warns homeowners to restrict electrical repairs to minor tasks and hire an experienced electrician for rewiring or extending circuits. It notes obsolete systems require careful upgrades and suggests funding through qualified lending institutions under the Federal Housing Administration's Property Improvement Credit Plan.

Fea Prosity Federal Housing Administration

Baxter to Lead Four Sermons at St Johns Episcopal

Robert Baxter will conduct Sunday services at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Dublin Ga at eleven oclock. He will begin the first of four sermons on The Problem of Suffering. The public is invited to attend these services.

Mystery of the barking deer solved by expedition

The Varnay-Cutting Zoological Expedition, with British and American scientists, reports solving the mystery of the barking deer. After a long trek into Burma, two specimens a male and female were obtained along with skins and skeletons.

Sombay Varnay - Cutting India News Bulletin Ae Eng Amyoma- Ecu

Politeness Pays for Omaha Driver Arrested

Police officer Walter T. Whitting testified that Erwin Stielow of Omaha was the nicest man he ever arrested after Stielow exclaimed I ought to go to jail for that during a traffic stop. Municipal Judge Dennis O Brien suspended a five dollar fine and five day license suspension.

Omaha Neb Walter T. Whitting Dennis O'Brien Erwin Stielow Stieiow Thames O'Brien Stielow

Expedition Seizes 1500 Bird and 2000 Plant Specimens

The expedition collected 1,200 small-animal specimens, 1,500 bird specimens, and 2,000 plant specimens spanning 500 species. It notes the Chinese caffa tree as a notable example amid ongoing discussion.

Bainbridge Personal News Highlights Local Visitors and Travels

Bainbridge Georgia June 17 updates list guests and travelers. William Simmons and family visit from Macon while John M Simmons hosts and T L Smith travels to Atlanta on business. Dr John Turner McCall Jr joins wife. Anna Carroll Smith returns from Richmond for summer with Mrs Ruby G Smith. Patsy Purvis ill at home. Jack Simmons and children stay with his parents. Pat Browning and Clara Nell Speight attend summer school at G T C Statesboro. Mrs O V DeLong visits from West Palm Beach. E H Kalmon and Edmund Kalman stop by from Albany. Lola LeGette returns to Cairo after several days with her son Harry LeGette and wife.

Bainbridge, Ga William Simmons Macon John M. Simmons T. L. Smith Atlanta John Turner McCall, Jr Home R. F. Wheat Anna Carroll Smith Pat Browning Claranell Speight Statesboro, Ga O. V. DeLong West Palm Beach Fla C. M. Welch E. H. Kalmon Edmund Kalman Albany H. H. Nussbaum Lola LeGette Harry LeGette LeGette Cairo

Masonic Supper Club to entertain Eastern Stars on Monday

The Masonic Supper Club will entertain Bainbridge Chapter No. 267 Order of Eastern Stars on Monday evening June 19 at the Bainbridge Sportsman's Club. Masons, their wives, O. E. S. members and husbands are invited. Program arranged by H. C. Stephens and Roy Jones. Please notify A. P. Phillips, secretary.

Bainbridge Masonic Supper Club Order of Eastern Stars Bainbridge Sportsman's Club H. C. Stephens Roy Jones A. P. Phillips

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