New York Stock Market Posts Fresh 1929 Peak
The market rose today with the Associated Press average at 125.80, the highest since 1929, despite quiet early trading. General Electric led gains as electrical, steel, and oil groups advanced amid broad strength among major stocks.
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Atlanta Produce Market Receipts Mixed on Wednesday and Thursday
Prices in Atlanta for vegetables showed liberal to heavy receipts with fair trading. Georgia cabbage sold 50 to 1.25 per bag, butterbeans 2.00 to 2.50 per bushel, field peas 1.00 to 2.00, okra 3.50 to 3.75, green beans 2.00 to 8.00 per peck, corn 25 to 36 cents per dozen ears, turnips 1.25 per dozen, turnip greens 1.00 to 1.25, and collards 1.00 per dozen bunches, green onions 60 to 75 cents per dozen.
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North Uwa Poultry Atlanta Market Report
North Georgia live poultry market steady to firm with relatively heavy demand for birds around 3 pounds. Supplies of the heavier weights are limited and sizes are irregular, tending to lighter weights. Prices paid at 10 a.m. today include broilers from farms at 24 to 31.6 cents per pound and fob plants at 23.5 cents.
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Regional Livestock Receipts and Prices Across Southern Plants
Estimated receipts total 80 cattle 600 calves and 1200 hogs at major plants in Albany Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Ga Dothan Ala and Jacksonville Fla Hog prices show losses from 1.00 to 1.25 lower with varied ranges by weight and grade Chicago reports 5000 hogs steady to 50c lower. North Georgia cattle auctions in Atlanta show receipts up from last week with wide price spreads across stocker and slaughter classes.
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Miss Scott and Mr Courson Honored at Supper Party
Miss Mary Edna Scott and her fiancé Clayton Courson were feted at a formal supper hosted by Mr and Mrs W Fred Scott Jr and joined by the Cochran Scott and Miss Coorthy. Supper for 18 wedding party members featured Peace roses and greenery with a china gift for the honorees.
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Weather Summary for Thomasville June 17 1954
Partly cloudy and hot with high humidity. Widely scattered afternoon thunder showers expected through tonight and Friday. Temperature ranges show 104 for the record high this month and 49 as the low. yesterday’s high 104, low 69. Precipitation 0.32 in last 24 hours and 1.24 in this month, 12.23 since January 1. Normal for this month 5.45.
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Quitman Couple Weds At Dixie Methodist Church
Miss Gladys Inez Crane daughter of Mr. and Mrs Maurice Crane wed Guy Franklin McAllister son of Mr. and Mrs James McAllister at Dixie Methodist Church in Quitman The ceremony featured magnolia decor and music by Elizabeth Jones and Mrs Herbert Kitchens Jr The couple will reside in Quitman after a school teaching assignment for Mr McAllister.
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Alan Young Faces New TV Chapter and Hollywood Return
Alan Young, 10-year Hollywood veteran and English born comic, stars on NBC Saturday Night Review this Saturday and will appear eight times this summer. He may headline a new series tentatively titled That's Life and plans a personal show with a stock company. His career rose from Canadian radio to a CBS TV deal that became a smash from the start.
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McCarthy contendsAbroad clash on staff amid hearings
In a heated exchange with Welch, Senator McCarthy defends his control of staff and accuses critics of unfounded charges. He faults McClellan Symington and Jackson for rejoining the committee, warnings that investigations could shift if he regains chairmanship. Welch cites soldiers and a looming war as stakes in the dispute.
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Local Notes From Thomasville Society Column
Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Lambart return from Fort Walton Florida. Miss Judy Asbell undergoes surgery at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Judge and Mrs. Hugh J. MacIntyre enjoy time at their Highland North Carolina summer home. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thrower Jr of Cairo welcome a son born June 16 at Arch. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fensell welcomed a son on June 16 at the local hospital. Allan Friedlander leaves for Camp Chimney Rock North Carolina for summer. Mrs. J W Hawthorne and Mrs Archie Pittman depart for Bermuda via New York on June 19. Mrs. Paul L Sampson and children visiting, Capt. Paul Sampson stationed at Ft. Benning. Out of town patients include Randall Manning of Pavo and Mrs Miles P Murphy of Cairo. Mrs. Horace Goodman and daughters head to West Virginia with Mrs Edward Salmond for summer. Mrs. George W Shirley travels to Atlanta, plans to return with Mrs Shirley after spinal operation recovery. Two parties head to Highlands for weekend to enjoy cool climate and golf at noted links hosted by Dr C H Watt and Dr E F Wahl. Mrs. Ray Washington leaves for San Diego to visit daughter Pfc Martha Washington, secretary to General John T Walker, Marine Corps recruit depot commander. Martha, a 1953 Thomasville High graduate, enlisted in October and trained at Parris Island before reporting to San Diego for a two week stay.
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Mary Joe Cawley Weds Dr Jeff McGee in Quitman
Miss Mary Ioe Cawley daughter of Mr and Mrs L V Cawley and Dr Jeff McGee of Albany son of Mr and Mrs J D McGee of Morgan were married at the Methodist church in Quitman Rev W H Littleton officiating The ceremony marked the silver anniversary of the bride's parents A reception followed and the couple planned to reside in Albany after a Florida wedding trip.
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S S Tax Returns Due Next Month
Douglass M. Richard of the Thomasville Social Security office advised local employers that second quarter Social Security tax returns are due next month. He urged verification of employees' Social Security numbers and offered to issue new or duplicate cards at 111 North Crawford Street, with post offices providing applications.
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Janelle Yates and Jack Adams Wed in Quitman
Janelle Yates and Jack Stephen Adams married at Garrett Memorial Chapel in Quitman on June 5 with Rev. L D Hippey officiating. The ceremony featured palm and fern decorations, blue linen gowns for attendants, and a reception at the Country Club before a Florida honeymoon.
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Hospital Admissions Report From City and Thomasville
Robert Petle notes two new admissions this week. Thomas Jr. was brought to the city hospital on Wednesday for surgery. From Thomasville comes Mrs J J Jackson Jr admitted for treatment.
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Miss Martha Boykin to wed Irvin N Cone Jr
Monticello Florida announces the engagement of Martha Lee Boykin daughter of Mr and Mrs M G Boykin to Irvin N Cone Jr son of Mrs Trudie Cone of Meigs and Monticello. Miss Boykin a Jefferson County High School class of 1954 graduate cheered for Tri-Hi-Y. Cone a Meigs High School graduate served four years in the U S Army attended the University of Georgia and works for Dunlop Tire in Thomasville. Marriage planned for June 2 at 5 p m.
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St Thomas Annual Picnic Draws Large Crow d Despite Rain
St Thomas Episcopal Church members held their annual picnic yesterday at Bob's B& Time. Rain did not deter a large crowd as youngsters swam and others enjoyed games and music inside the lodge. Families provided supper while the Guild supplied cold drinks.
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Marriage Invitation At Ebenezer Church In Monticello
No formal invitations are issued but friends and relatives of the couple are cordially invited to attend the ceremony at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Monticello.
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Johnson Barrett engagement announced for June wedding
Mr and Mrs John H Johnson announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Ann Johnson to Edwin B Barrett son of Mr and Mrs Paul Barrett of Cairo The marriage is planned for Saturday June at the home of Rev Ralph Foster Miss Johnson attended Thomasville schools and works at Warner Brothers plant He served two years in the United States Army and now works for the City Water and Light Department
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