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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1936
Page
7
A garbled string of notices and musings covers topics from baby show judges and July 4th plans in Georgia to political campaign talk, Florida silences, the King’s pending coronation, road work in Pavo county, and editorials on journalism and prizes.
Congress man Cox announced yesterday that a new division of the federal court will be established in Thomasville. The measure passed the house and senate and the president is expected to sign. Leb Dekle is praised for his persistent work in Washington to secure the district covering Thomas, Brooks, Grady, Decatur and Seminole counties and to move proceedings toward Moultrie.
The Weltner meeting in Macon sparks discussion and opposition as delegates are appointed locally. Critics warn the move could influence the convention, while organizers insist delegates act on personal conscience and that Thomas County bears no official authority. Attendance is open to any interested citizen.
Earl Cocke reports through April 30 1936 the FHA insured 126 modernization loans in Thomas County Georgia totaling 49011.60 and accepted 5 mortgages for insurance totaling 14100. Statewide 11762 modernization loans insured totaling 4528384 and 860 mortgages accepted totaling 3272809. Title 1 insures short term modernization loans to repair or improve property up to 10 of loan amount. Title 2 insures long term first mortgages up to 20 years at 5 percent interest. Contact local housing clinics or Judge Waldo DeLoache FHA for participation.
The court house will be used for a larger role and a big boost for Thomasville. Remodeling is underway with preparations for court and attendants. In time, additions for the court will be built on the post office property adaptable to that purpose.
The program delivered bonus bonds to about eighty percent of World War II veterans with emphasis on safety and efficiency. Delays come from late or missing applications, but all veterans will receive bonds and can cash them when convenient. Post offices and agencies will assist illiterate veterans.
World War veterans in Thomasville collected their remaining bonus money in fifty dollar government bonds. The post office issued 364 registered bonds, with nontransferable notation and fingerprint verification. A special office in Warnedoe building opened at eight and stayed until five for two days to process identifications and cash when demanded.
Mrs G Dekle and Mrs Carter return from Atlanta after visiting relatives. Reddick family from Jacksonville and Chastain family from Thomasville joined Mr and Mrs J D Chastain for a Sunday visit. Mattie Suber recovering from Archbold Hospital. Sewing club hosts Mrs Jewell Baker and daughter Meriam Baker with a good turnout and refreshments.
Thomasville merchants are asked to donate $500 to cover start up costs for the Georgia State Farmers Market. Chamber of Commerce leaders will canvass business houses, citing rapid market growth and over $74,000 paid out in six weeks, with daily business now exceeding $2,000.
Ochlochnee Georgia June 15 the regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Club convened June 12 in the club room. Officers installed include President L L Wingate First Vice Esther Cardin Second Vice C S Groover Corresponding Secretary Mary Bennett Giles Recording Secretary Ernestine Clark and Treasurer A E Speer. Three new members D B Mills George B Clark and Miss Keta Wingate initiated amid roses and shasta daisies as refreshments were served.
Miss Eleanor Lewis Philips and Everett Daniels Drake married in a home ceremony at eleven o'clock Tuesday in Thomasville. Rev. Ansley C. Moore officiated as Magnolia decorated room hosted a reception and guests from Chicago North Carolina and Washington attended before a wedding tour.
Unofficial post office records show Paul C. Searcy first to take his bonds from the box, signing the registry receipt and leaving with convertible bonds. Numerous visitors and local residents are noted in social arrivals and weekend visits across Cairo and nearby towns.
Washington reports Congress passed a bill to add a new division of the middle district of Georgia with sessions in Thomasville covering Brooks Thomas Calquit Grady Decatur and Seminole counties. The bill moves to the president for signature and court hearings are slated for May and November. Colonel Lebbeus Dekle is credited with leading the effort.
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