Threatening letters sent to wealthy Wilmington woman
A series of extortion notes were sent to Mrs. Jesse Kenan Wise, a Wilmington and Northampton Mass. socialite, one claiming links to the Lindbergh kidnapping. Police arrested John J. Furlong Sr. on blackmail charges and detained others after a package with ransom money was reportedly received at a nearby filling station.
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Wilmington
N. C
Jesse Kenan Wise
Northampton
Mass
J. O. Carr
Wise
John J. Furlong, Sr
Furlong
Here
Farm Loan Provisions Extended to Livestock
Washington June 18 Reconstruction Finance Corporation extends farm loan provisions to crops harvested in 1855 and to livestock farming including poultry and dairy. House passes bill and returns to Senate with minor amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
House
Senate
Thomas County runs over primary for sheriff Cobb announces
John A Cobb announces his candidacy for sheriff in Thomas County for the run over primary on Wednesday June 24. He thanks supporters from the first primary and says Herbert Rehberg would serve as chief deputy if elected, pledging to serve the city well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas County
Herbert Rehberg
Rehberg
John A. Cobb
Thomasville District Methodist Conference Set for Pelham
The Thomasville District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will convene in Pelham June 21 at 9 30 a m and run two days. Delegates from thirteen counties will attend with about fourteen thousand Methodists represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Pelham
Osgood F. Cook
C. K. C. Ausley
C. M. Shaeffen
Bainbridge
Woman's Missionary Societies
W. H. Ketham
Marie Patrick
Camilla
Ed. F. Cook
Macon
J. M. Cutler
C. L. Shepard
Fort Valley
O. B. Chester
Blakely
Woman's Missionary Society
Pickets Ordered Away After Shooting Near Arcadia Mills
Spartanburg reports Kenneth Moore was shot at three times while driving near the city limits. Superintendent W. S. Moore ordered guards away shortly after midnight following the incident at Arcadia Mills.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Arcadia Mills
W. S. Moore
Kenneth Moore
Methodist Church Services Schedule in City
Morning session of the School of Christian Education begins Sunday at 10. W E Fillngim is general superintendent. Classes for all ages. Young People’s Services Sunday at 7 30 p m. Preaching at 11 15 a m and 8 30 p m by the pastor. Morning subject The Shepherding God. Evening theme Dealing In Futures. Mid week Prayer and Praise Wednesday at 7 45 a m. Service lasts forty five minutes. Strangers and visitors welcome.
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Methodist Church
Silas Johnson
N. Broad St
School of Christian Education
W .E. Fillingim
First Baptist Church Announces Sunday School and Services
Miss Evelyn Lewis is Educational Secretary to a.m. Sunday School with M. H. Goodwin as superintendent. A class for every age includes a nursery and three men’s classes. Sermon by Dr. D. P. Lee at 11 10 a.m. and evening preaching at 8:30 p.m. B Y P U directed by L. S. Crosby. Mid-week prayer service Wednesday at 8:30.
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First Baptist Church
T. F. Callaway
Evelyn Lewis
A.m. Sunday School
M. H. Goodwin
Ardis MacDougald and
D. P. Lee
Cairo
B. Y. P. U. Department
L. S. Crosby
L. D. Ferguson
Presbyterian Church Sermon and Sunday Schedule
Rev McDowell Richards leads Sunday activities at the Presbyterian Church with 10 a m Sunday School 11 15 a m Morning Worship on Man's Vinpoint Amy Gods 2 30 p m Junior Young People's Society 8 30 p m Opening service of Young People's Week Sermon Faith's Adventure to close the day The Young People's Vesper Service will be omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
McDowell Richards
Amy God
St Thomas Episcopal Church Service and School Schedule
Rev Robb White presides at 8 a m Holy Communion 10 a m Church School and 11 a m Morning Prayer Y P S L will not meet again until September.
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St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Protestant Episcopal
Robb White
Saint Augustine Catholic Mass Schedule Summary
Reverend Thomas A. Brennan, pastor, directs Mass on the first and third Sundays at 8 o clock, and the fifth Sunday at 11 o clock. Sunday School runs at 4:00 pm, with Sunday School sessions every Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine Catholic
Thomas A. Brennan
Primitive Baptist Church Bible Class and Services Schedule
Elder V. F. Agan announces Sunday Bible Class at 10 a.m. Preaching every fourth Sunday Friday night and Saturday before. Friday 8 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Public invited to all services.
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Primitive Baptist Church
V. F. Agan
Is the Universe Including Man Evolved By Atomic Force
Sunday services at 11 30 a m in the church at Dawson and Washington Streets with Sunday School at 10 30 a m. The reading room at the same address is open weekdays 10 to 12 for reading, borrowing or purchasing Bible and Christian Science literature. Wednesday evening 8 o'clock testimony meeting. Visitors welcome.
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Dawson
Washington Streets
Church Schedule at Nazarene Church
Sunday services listed include 10 a m Sunday School led by J R Evans 11 a m morning worship and 4 30 p m Junior N Y P S with Tabitha Cheshire followed by 7 30 p m Senior N Y P S with Rubye Parrish chair and 8 30 p m midweek prayer service on Wednesday.
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Church of the Nazarene
Bruce B. Hall
J. R. Evans
Tabitha Cheshire
Rubye Parrish
Russell Favors Reorganization Amid Critique of Tax Bill
The article reports Governor Russell attacking a tax bill under Congressman Crisp, calling it drastic and burdensome. He accuses Crisp of proposing a heavy consumer levy on electricity and a large sales tax, and criticizes debt cancellation votes and European debt transfers to U.S. taxpayers. Russell vows to oppose further debt unloading onto Americans.
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Mr. Crisp
Crisp
Senate
Georgia
Russell
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Europe
United States
Thomasville Visitors and Local News Briefs
Local residents and visitors are listed including J M Hodges of Macon and E R Carmichael of Baltimore. New York and Chattanooga guests, Oklahoma City travelers, and Sea Island Beach plans are noted with several local events and social updates. Jehovah’s Witnesses hold a study meeting Sunday evening at 7:30 with invitation to all.
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Thomasville Company of
Jehovah Witnesses
Watch Tower
Golden Anniversary for Alexander II and Josephine Ferguson Mc Bride
Thomasville friends are invited to the Golden Anniversary celebration of Alexander II and Josephine Ferguson Mc Bride. The event will be held in the afternoon and evening at 1818 North Kingsley Drive in Los Angeles on June 9, 1932, as well wishers from Thomasville extend congratulations to the longtime former residents.
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Thomasville
Alexander II
Josephine Ferguson McBride
North Kingsley Drive
Los Angeles
Cal
C M Heeth Grateful For Return To Office
Tax Collector C M Heeth thanks voters for reelecting him to another term. He expresses gratitude for support from friends and pledges to remember their help and continue serving.
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C. M. Heeth
Thomas County
Young people meet at Y M C A for city wide inter denominational meet
All members of Hi Y and Tri Hi Y clubs are asked to attend a Y M C A meeting Monday at 8:00 PM to discuss vital work for an upcoming inter denominational city wide meeting. Other interested city youths are invited. W G Stracener secretary Y M C A.
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W. G. Stracener
Emergency Relief Committee thanks public for help
The Emergency Relief Committee expresses gratitude for gifts from individuals to aid the needy in the city and county. It notes not every case can be visited the day it is reported and urges continued local help. Sub committees in each town respond quickly, with many contributing milk eggs butter and vegetables to feed hungry families.
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Buelah
Thomasville Ice Co
Thomasville Plant Co
Ralph Neel
Coburn Haskell
B. Y. Conn
Arthur Little
Jas. Pringle
Hicks expresses thanks to voters after unopposed county post
G F Hicks thanks the people of his district and the entire county for support in the recent election. He states he was returned unopposed as a member of the Board of County Commissioners from the Boston-Metcalfe district and will strive to serve the county’s interests.
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Board of County Commissioners
Boston-Metcalfe
Road Completion Celebration Draws Strong Regional Support
The multi-county road celebration honored Grady county figures and praised cooperation between Grady and Thomas counties. Speakers included W. B. Roddenbury and Judge Roscoe Luke, who urged unity and growth while local representatives from Brunswick Nahunta Waycross Quitman and other allied cities attended.
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Grady County
Henry W. Grady
Jett Thomas
W. B. Roddenbury
Cairo
Thomasville
Roscoe Luke
Pine Barren
Herbert Wind
Chamber of Commerce of
Cairo Messenger
Frank Pittman
Thomas County
Highway Commission
Hughes
Brunswick
Nahunta
Waycross
Quitman
Homerville
Bainbridge
Messrs. Roland, Knight
A. L. Tidwell
T. R. Fluker
Co. T. Tillman
John Tillman
George Leaves Albany to Join Cleveland
Albany Georgia June 18 Charlie George of the Albany Lions leaves his strong collegiate batting average to join the Cleveland Indians in the American League aboard a train with the Cleveland dugout as his destination.
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Albany, Ga
Charlie George
Albany Lions
Cleveland Indians
Sunday church services outline in Thomasville
The Christian Science Society will present a Lesson Sermon titled Is The Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force with Psalms 19 1 as Golden Text and readings from Psalms 89 6 11 and Science and Health. Dr D P Lee will preach at the First Baptist Church Cairo with Rev Callaway hosting and special Methodist music features two solos by Mrs W A Watt and Miss Alberta Goff.
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Christian Science Society
Thomasville
Mary Baker Eddy
D. P. Lee
The
Baptist Church of
Cairo
First Baptist Church
T. F. Callaway
Lee
Callaway
Pracher
Methodist Church
W. A. Watt
Jesus Redeemer—Bartlett
Alberta Goff
Methodist Services For Sunday At Local Church
The protecting care of God will be the theme of the sermon Sunday morning at the Methodist Church. The evening service features music by the choir and orchestra and an evangelistic sermon Dealing in Futures by the pastor. Morning service at 11 15. Evening service at 8 30. A hearty welcome to all.
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Methodist Church
Young People to Lead Week of Presbyterian Church Services
The Presbyterian Church in Thomasville launches a week of youth led services starting tomorrow with eight nightly sessions of song and devotion led by young church members. Rev McDowell Richards will deliver a youth oriented message each evening. A Monday supper for youths, hosted by the Woman's Auxiliary, precedes the first service on the church lawn. The Sunday 8 30 pm service opens the week and all are welcome regardless of church affiliation.
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Presbyterian Church
McDowell Richards
Thomasville
Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Meets Monday on Lawn or Church
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church will hold its monthly Inspirational meeting at 4:00 PM on Monday. It will be on Mrs. Henry Herbener's lawn on Remington Ave unless it rains, then the church will host. Members and friends are invited.
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Woman's Auxiliary
The
Presbyterian Church
Henry Herbener
Remington Ave
Circles of Missionary Auxiliary Meet Monday
The Circles of the Missionary Auxiliary meet Monday afternoon with eleven circles listed and leaders named. The Episcopal Auxiliary thanks donors for a recent benefit tea and credits many local businesses and individuals for support.
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Circles OF Missionary Auxiliary
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Mercury
Albany
Christian Science
J. M. Hodges
Mrs
A. T. Kerr
New York
E. R. Carmichael
Baltimore
Hilda Burkette
Dothan
Alabama
Edith Jean Dickey
S. Alred
Mr. Zinn Beck
Chattanooga
T. A. Dorby
Oklahoma City
Jane Sappington
Sea Island Beach
J. L. Walker
Harold Brown
Boston
School of Commerce
William Terry
Huntsville
John Watt
Charles Watt
W. G. Eager
Moore's Feed & Flour
T. M. McComb
Iamond
Virginia
Mr. McComb
T. E. Roberts
Atlanta
T. C. Watkins
College Street
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
Peggy Anne
Ethel D. Silva
Hurst & May
Remington Avenue
G. F. Hicks
George
Cleveland
American Express Travelers
Thomasville, Ga
Christian Science Church
Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary
Missionary Auxiliary
Horace Jones
Broad Street
J. A. Horn
Dawson Street
Heyward Floyd
Jerger Street
Rudolph Keyton
Monroe Street
Jas. Evans
N. E. Price
Smith Avenue
Homer Williams
Jefferson Street
Lonnie Dekle
Colton Avenue
F. C. Jones
Jackson Street
J. C. House
E. C. Jarrett
Madison Street
Episcopal Auxiliary
L. Ball & Son
Moller
Lovate
the Gift Shop
F. B. Harris Co
Lone Star Nurseries
Rose City Greenhouse
A. Etherington
Thomasville ‘Ice & Manufacturing Co
Flowers Baking Co
Miss Adeline Moller
Snowdrift & Wesson Oil Sales Co
Savannah
Rose Theatre
Thomasville Times Enterprise
T. L. Spence
American Legion
Tallahassee
State Theatre
Joe E. Brown
Ritz Theatre
Robert Armstrong
Lila Lee
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