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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1961
Page
7
Dr. O Earle Frye urged tighter duck hunting limits and more outdoor access, arguing Florida's 5 million acres of land are near capacity. He proposed two public hunting days per week across counties to balance private plantations and public waters, while voters supported the measure 18 to 2.
Washington reports the Food and Peace Program will supply daily food for a year to about 500 000 school children in Madras India. George McGovern says the program marks a major expansion of Food for Peace begun under President Kennedy.
Channel 10 Albany WALB broadcasts a dense daily slate across daytime and prime time. Programs include Today, The Price is Right, Love of Life, Perry Mason, Maverick, Gunfight westerns, news, weather, sports, movies, and church/family shows. Local schedule details show multiple time slots and regional program blocks.
The Veterans Service Officer in Thomasville says VA regulations give a one year limit to file for a waiver of VA overpayments. Requests must be written with evidence the overpayment was not the recipient’s fault and that recovery would cause financial hardship. Waivers are not automatic and require proof.
Thomasville Kiwanians heard Chamber of Commerce Manager Herman Huff tout extended area telephone service as offsetting any Public Service Commission rate increase. He outlined EAS plans, led a Q A, and showed a film on short wave radio service in Alaska.
The schedule lists a weekly dance at Amvets Post home at eight and a father’s day dance at Ells home at nine. A dinner and dance at Glen Arven Country Club also at nine. Tomorrow features a nurses club meeting at AMH Clinic seven thirty and Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall eight. Several clubs meet after.
Construction of a 130000 peak shaving plant began this week in Thomasville to stabilize natural gas costs during peak use. Arthur Lee Inc. handles work in Albany with two 30000 gallon underground tanks planned. The city expects savings to cover the cost in about four years, reducing bills by avoiding demand-rate increases.
A Norwich England incident prompts Thomasville to warn patrons about overdue books. Canon Edward Parr returned a 1650 lexicographical work found in a church library. records show it vanished from local shelves between 1782 and 1819. Potential fines could total 168 dollars at normal rates.
A 15 year old Monticello boy was arrested for shoplifting at a Park Way Shopping Center variety store and referred to juvenile authorities. A covered sidewalk and canopy project connects Monticello high and elementary schools with a new Palmer Mill Road crossing. Jefferson County teachers Dell Arrants and Miira Tindell were honored on retirement after 30 and 31 years. Healthyways Inc. progresses on a $19,000 dental clinic and a $2,800 loan closet facility behind Gerry Medical Center. Jefferson County Court opens with 191 cases. Monticello operates a $300,000 sewerage disposal plant after a 90 day trial. State PIA delegates attend Daytona Beach meeting. Monticello Elementary eyes a new library by converting the old cafeteria, pending state approval, with salary revisions to follow new tax reforms. Resignations from Howard Academy include Janice Jackson and Ethel Buggs.
No rain is forecast this week end with cloudy skies and cool temperatures through Sunday. Highs reach 74 today and around 78 tomorrow with a low near 64 tonight. Winds are light to variable.
Funeral services for Mrs Ane Mills were held at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Rumsey and Rev. William Lowe officiating. Burial followed at the local cemetery.
Receipts totaling about 2,600 were recorded in auctions at multiple locations including bridge, Cordele, mitten, Geneva, Als, and Prete. Prices ranged for various cattle types with gilts at 16.26 to 16.61 and other lots around 13.00 to 18.20 per hundredweight. small consignments noted.
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