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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1948

Page

9

Final tribute paid County Com Megahee

Final rites were held for County Commissioner Ancel Perry Megahee of Coolidge who died Wednesday after a brief illness. Services at Whid Don's Funeral Chapel were followed by burial at Big Creek cemetery. He served as County Commissioner since 1947 and was a trusted leader in Coolidge and surrounding areas.

Whiddon Ancel Perry (Vick) Megehee Coolege Archbold Memorial Hospital Megahee Board of County Commissioners T. F. Callaway First Baptist Church Big Creek Cemetery Coolidge Messrs. S. S. Murphy Leon Barow Wallace Googe E. T. Barrow Tom Griffin Lamer Evans Court House O Coolidge A. F. Merahee Bradenton Lu‘a Linton Ed Linton Famies Perry, Fla Hadeen Coolidge - Ellabell Merrillville Lfe

Thomasville Voters Set To Decide Bond Issues And City Rates

A Thomasville vote today will decide three bond issues and a rate increase to fund two community buildings for white and colored citizens. The change to a simple majority under new law may ease passage, with the outcome affecting youth welfare and local services.

Thomasville City Commission

State Patrol Urges Drivers To Validate Licenses

Georgia State Patrol asks car owners to visit local offices this Saturday to validate licenses before the June 30 deadline. Validation schedule lists Thomasville June 15 Valdosta June 21 Moultrie June 22 Cairo June 23 Camilla June 24 Quitman June 25 and Thomesville June 26.

Georgia State Patrol Thomasville Valdosta Moultrie Cairo Camilla Quitman Thomesville

Knights Templar Conclave Tonight at Masonic Temple

The Bethle hem Commandary No. 30 Knights Templar holds its regular conclave at the Masonic Temple on South Crawford Street at 8:30 this evening. Orders of Red Cross and Malta are to be conferred. All members urged to attend. J. M. Richards Commander. H. H. Goodman Recorder.

Bethlehem Commandary Knights Templar Masonic Temple South Crawford Street Red Cross J. M. Richards H. H. Goodman

Baptist Brotherhood Meets This Evening at First Church

The men of the First Baptist Church are reminded to gather tonight at 7 o clock for the Brotherhood meeting lasting an hour. A supper will be served followed by a short address by Mr Lee E Kelly, chairman of the board.

Th Brotherhood Lee EE Kelly

Diverse Georgia summer session moves and visits outlined

Personal notices list multiple individuals traveling to universities in Georgia and Texas for summer sessions articularly University of Georgia University of Texas University of Georgia Southwestern College and Georgia Southwestern College. The items note recoveries from illness and a hospital operation and outline family and social travels to Florida and around the region.

Dorothy Scott Athens University of Georgia Louise Hurley Boston Americus, Ga Georgia Southwestern College

Life Insurance Co of Georgia Passes Half Billion Mark

W A Hall announces Life Insurance Company of Georgia now in force at 533,991,809 with steady growth in ordinary and industrial life insurance. Company operates in 11 southern states and serves Thomasville area with many policyholders and agents.

W. A. Hall Says Life Insurance Co. of Life Insurance Company. of Georgia N. A. Hall Thomasville Aizeable Hall Ase Life Insurance Company of Georgia United States Canada

Polls Close At Five In Bond Issue Gym

Polls closed at five this afternoon for the bond issue and straw ballot on school athletic and community buildings. Early turnout was light, with most voters expected to cast ballots later as groups urge support and light-rate increases fund two school community buildings.

Convich eHew

Glen Arven Country Club Entertainment Committee Meeting

The Glen Arven Country Club Entertainment Committee will meet Friday afternoon at 5 at the club. Chairman Truman O nand Jr urges all members to attend as plans must be made for the upcoming Fourth of July tournament.

Glen Arven Country Club Truman ‘oNand Jr Father Steyerman's Dad Swank

Mandrake Plant Mentioned in Bible Cited as Fu -cean

A fragment notes a mandrake plant referenced in the Bible, described as the so called Fu -cean mandrake. The text presents a brief, unsettled reference to this botanical phrase without broader context or attribution.

Death of Dr M B Wines Mother After Sudden Attack

Mrs O W Wine, visiting her son Dr M B Wine, died after a sudden illness. She passed at the hospital leaving husband O W Wine of Harrisonburg Va and son O W Wine. Funeral plans will be made in Harrisonburg where services and interment will occur.

O. W. Wine M.b.wine O.W. Wine Harrisonburg Dr. Wine

Baptist Youth Camp Set At Spence Field July 26 30

The Thomas County Baptist WMU Association sponsors a youth camp at Spence Field near Moultrie on the Quitman Road July 26 30 with meals service and lifeguard provided. Reservations require two dollars now to Mrs J J Boswell Young peoples leader 210 Bartow Street Themasville Ga nine dollars due on arrival Ten dollars for counselors. Camp directors Mrs J J Boswell and Mrs J Olin Redfern.

Young Peoples Thomas County Baptist WMU Association Spence Field Moultrie Quitman Road Pete Donalson Abraham Baldwin College Wifton J. J. Boswell Young Peoples’ Leader Bartow Street Themasville J. Olin Redfern

Special Introductory Offer On Chase and Sanborns Coffee

Local ad promotes a two for one deal on Chase and Sanborns Instant Coffee. Buy one jar at regular price and get a second jar for five cents. J T Faircloth, local representative, says the coffee is fresh and widely available at leading grocers.

Chase & Sanborn J. T. Faircloth

Methodist Vacation Bible School Plans Program And Display

Friday morning at 10 30 the Vacation Church School pupils and leaders of First Methodist Church will present a program and display of two weeks work. Parents and friends are invited. After the program the refreshment committee will serve ice cream and cake on the church lawn.

First Methodist Church Churen Charley Burch G. 8. Walker W. Kirby

D V S Commencement At East Side Baptist Church

Commencement exercises for the Daily Vacation Bible School at the East End Branch of the First Baptist Church will be held Friday night at o'clock. Parents and friends are invited to attend and review the children’s handiwork. The section reports an average daily attendance of 120. The first week was at the First Baptist Church. Children from both locations are expected Friday night.

East End First Baptist Church

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