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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1954
Page
3
Bridge Authority and 8th Way Commission approve 12 bridge construction projects at an estimated total cost. Officials signed off on funding and timelines for the work.
The Gospel Light Singers, directed by Mrs. Sophie, will perform as a featured attraction at the Church of God in Este, presenting Sunday gospel in a light concert format.
Observers report plans for the fall opening of Birdwood Junior College by the Primitive Baptists in Thomasville. Elder Harley Chapman and leaders discuss the project before the Chamber of Commerce with Dr. Eric W. Hardy and Miss Annie Mae Powell present. The financial program shows assets around 200000 with small indebtedness. President J Walter Hendricks plans to relocate to Thomasville. The Chamber of Commerce backs advisory support and local fundraising, praising the initiative as a future leader in religious education.
Hog prices eased in Chicago and southern markets as heat dampened demand for meat. cattle receipts fell but movement to larger markets accelerated. Grain fed steers and heifers remained scarce while cattle prices showed mixed declines. the Georgia-Florida area saw strong cow and calf pricing with regional variations. Watermelon cantaloupe and peaches kept southeastern harvest active, with Maryland tobacco auctions at midseason and overall volume behind last year but higher prices per hundredweight.
Clifford Temple M. E. Church will hold Sunday school at 10 a m. morning worship at 11 a m. and evening worship at 6 30 p m led by Rev A A Hammond pastor.
A list of jurors drawn to serve at the June term of the City Court of Thomasville in 1954 includes Henry Blair, Douglas M. Phillips, Rust Richard, M. Maloy, Shelton D, J. R. Fielding Chastain, Hermen Rosenbed, J. Langford, and many others arranged alphabetically. The roster covers numerous citizens nominated to fulfill juror duties.
Lolita Lebron and three co defendants were convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon for wounding five congressmen and acquitted on five counts of intent to kill. In a cell interview she vowed to keep fighting for Puerto Rican independence and said the end may be the beginning.
A brief notes that someone is enjoying a month’s vacation visiting friends and relatives in the South. Rev. Nevers will conduct the morning services and Rev. Mrs G B McClain will be in charge of the evening service.
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