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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1950
Page
8
A citizen profile letter to the people of Thomas County outlines support for the Minimum Foundation program and a 1961 juvenile justice reform. The writer pledges to sponsor stronger auto license sales distribution and other progressive measures while thanking supporters.
Tilton Holt, an 11 year old from Wilmington Delaware, defeated Gordon Rowse of Orden Utah in the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Marbles tournament finals. Holt earned a trip to New York a bicycle and two trophies.
The National Geographic Society states that the Transvaal district of Africa is the world's leading gold producer, highlighting its dominance in precious metal output.
A candidate bid pledges to continue best efforts toward a progressive program for the county and state if re elected. The submission is signed by Robert E. Chastain.
In Vienna Georgia a bronze bust memorializes Senator Walter F George praised by Rep Stephen Pace for his farm program leadership and veterans aid. The Georgia Vocational Association funded the statue near the Dooly county courthouse with student organization leaders unveiling it.
Television and radio listings across NBC CBS ABC and Dumont outline Saturday night and Sunday programs including Joe DiMaggio Show Dimension X Grand Ole Opry Starlight Operetta Gene Autry Show Gang Busters Godfrey's Sing It Again Buzz Adlam Playroom Hollywood Byline Rayburn and Finch Hour Sleepy Hollow Show and more with Time changes noted for daylight standard.
In Charleston Mississippi on May 25 a 10 year old girl gave birth to a baby daughter named Sarah Lee Moore. The infant, fed by an eye dropper at first, is cared for by the mother and health department staff in a home made incubator. The birth certificate lists Dr BE W Ryan as attending physician with father unnamed.
The New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist church at Wright and Stephen St lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Deacon L. A. Taylor as Superintendent. Worship services occur 11:30 a.m., 4 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. B T A meets Sundays at 6 p.m. A two week Vacation Bible School begins June 19 at 9 a.m. for children ages 3 and up, led by Mrs. M. Hi. Jones.
Ochlochnee Lions Club installed new officers effective July 18. President James Thursby and fellow officers were inducted by retiring president Thomas M. Chason. Lion Vernon Ellis and Lion Donald Sink secured sponsorship for the Harmoneer Quartet, to perform June 28 at the High School auditorium with admission 1.00 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12.
Governor Herman Talmadge campaigned in Quitman and Moultrie amid a push for the June 28 primary. He attacked the National Democrats linking them to Communists and Progressives and criticized Milledgeville State Mental Hospital conditions. He touted road and highway construction under his administration.
Victor McLaglen, back from Europe, plans a Africa safari after finishing a film with John Ford. The actor has lived an adventurous life from Canada’s north to South Africa’s diamonds and Baghdad police work. He aims to make one or two films a year and continue global travel between roles.
Bather's Day will be celebrated tomorrow at St Thomas A M E Church corner N Broad and Webster. Rev John Wesley Judge will preach on The Fight Man For The Rough Places in Life. 7:30 p m evening program features men of the church with A G Nixon as speaker. Frances Weston to sing. J W Judge to lead.
Bangkok reports a member of parliament says 100000 Vietnamese refugees are in northern Thailand nearly all followers of Ho Chi Minh as he battles the French. Thailand has recognized the Bao Dai regime in the State of Vietnam amid Indochina conflict.
City commissioners led by Mayor Kidson discuss labor for farmers using sound tracks, street light at Grady and Strew, and amendments to city ordinances. Bids for $600000 revenue certificates are opened with multiple firms bidding. Equitable Securities and John Nuveen accepted. Sanitary program, water system plans, and stadium funding discussed. new associate members named to zoning committee and training grants approved.
The notice invites attendance at St Luke's C M E Church services led by Rev T A Clayton. Morning Worship at 11 a m with preaching, Sunday School at 10, Epworth League at 5 p m, Evening Worship at 6 30. A Father's Day program with a dramatized piece will be presented.
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