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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary text notes confusion over national identity among a group influenced by rulers. The brief hints at personal or social misperceptions contrasting allegiance with perceived heritage. No further details available.
Miss Mildred Baumgartel of Milledgeville and Mr. Worman Keith Stegall of Thomasville wed Saturday in Milledgeville. The ceremony at the Baptist pastorium was small with family present. The couple left for Macon and plan to reside on Boston Road, Thomasville, as Stegall runs a dairy business and the two are active in church and community life.
A county wide Baby Show and health fair is announced by the Women's Junior Chamber of Commerce president Mrs Florence Wood. Babies from six weeks to six years will enter health beauty and popularity divisions with no entry fee to benefit preschool children through physical exams. A king and queen will be chosen and registration details to be announced. Mary Nichols will manage the contest with Ruth Norton Helen Bellhouse Selma Rosalio LaRue Dekle and Mrs Florence Wood on the committee.
A mixed up column raises questions on French peace terms and naval impact if France surrenders. It notes summer vacation timing, Lindbergh talk, airport plans for Thom asville, a Rose Theatre charity night, and a playful U S mail program joke alongside a light culinary snippet about corn and berry dumplings.
The race for the Georgia legislature heats up as Bob Chastain signals candidacy to back school funding and stability. Tom Mardre plans to run with two planks against sales tax and for teacher pay, while J. L. Pilcher becomes automatic nominee in the seventh district after the May 30 rules meeting.
Revival services began last Sunday on Cherokee street led by Pastor Rev. W. G. Boyd of Moultrie Georgia. The public is warmly invited to attend the meeting at the church or meeting place.
A Legion post committee plans to place a full sized American Flag at every business and professional office in the city this Independence Day. They surveyed locations and collected orders for flags, with 75 to 100 new flags expected to fly on July 4, reinforcing flag etiquette in public view.
A special called Kiwanis meeting is set for tonight at eight at the American Legion Home. The program features the annual message from Ben Knudson Kiwanis International president and highlights the All Kiwanis Night observance shared by Kiwanis clubs in the United States and Canada.
The regular monthly meeting of the Baptist Sunday School Teachers and Officers will convene at 8 15 this evening at the Church. All teachers and officers are urged to attend.
Thomas County tops Georgia with 142 certified 1940 cotton parity payments for 142 farms. County Agent B M Mann’s office reports rapid processing surpassing other counties. Butts is second with 9 percent and Oglethorpe third with 5 9 percent. Additional 300 farms are awaiting certification and payment.
Sheriff C M Dixon and deputies raided an Oak street store Saturday afternoon uncovering devices used in bootlegging. Two gallons of shine liquor were seized and charges filed against Tooma Davis, the proprietor. Inside the wall officers found two hollow timber pieces, hollowed to hide liquor.
Civic organization directors and agricultural committee members are urged to attend a special meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 in the Federal Court room at the courthouse. The session will consider a large project of interest requiring immediate attention with all participa nts expected promptly.
A circulating petition in Thomasville asks Washington to withdraw all U S honors and commissions held by Col Charles Lindbergh in the Army Navy Air Corps or other departments. It follows Senator Kay Pittmans radio reply challenging Lindberghs recent antiwar guidance and his stance on selling war materials to Britain and France. Signers plan to forward the petition to federal authorities once complete.
The Second Baptist church continues revival services into a second week with daily 8:30 p.m. sessions through next Sunday. The sermon titled The Coming of the Anti Christ will be the focus tonight as large crowds are expected.
The Augusta session of the State Legion Convention draws several local entrants. Active members include Mr and Mrs Roy Vinson Mr and Mrs Claude Rountree J M Clark Hoyt Wimpy Henry Moore Russell Griner Harvey Chastain H S Nelson Mrs P Dixon Mrs Greene Alday and Mrs J K Harper.
Police found a hollow wooden log block at the rear of a store containing a gallon jug of liquor. The block was bored and resealed with wood cement, a siphon inserted through the top to siphon out and sell the alcohol by the drink.
Chicago readers learn Swift & Company president John Holmes announced a revolutionary lard processing advance. The method uses gum guaiac from the quaiacum tree to keep lard fresh without refrigeration, aiming to protect natural qualities for hog producers and consumers.
The Thomasville City Court opened its June term at ten o'clock with Judge J. B. Earle in charge. First case involved Robert Benton for pistol use and resulted in a guilty verdict. Bill Colvin faced a charge of illegal liquor as the second case of the morning. The court planned to continue misdemeanor trials this afternoon and hear civil matters the following day.
Plumbing fixtures complete line for inspection listed by Brewton Supply Co. Plumbing contractors Phow present.
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