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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1922
Page
3
A 1922 letter from W. M. Parker, secretary, urges officials to consider Thomas County Georgia for the state prison farm. The missive cites favorable crops, year round production, abundant fuel wood, strong rail access, and comparative ease of livestock raising. It promises to provide further data on Thomas County resources if needed.
The miners leader and union officials pledge full cooperation with rail unions in a wage dispute over the transportation act. They condemn wage cuts as 'unjust' and warn rail slowdowns would follow a broad walkout, intensifying existing coal mine stoppages affecting 680,000 workers since April.
J W Davis manager of an auto mobile bus line in San Antonio Texas suffers eye injury after his artificial eye explodes while he watches three flappers pass a shine parlor. He removes shattered pieces and is taken to emergency hospital.
A letter received by a Thomas County representative in the Georgia House warns of corruption in state government tied to the Kimball House in Atlanta. It calls for uncovering improper influence and appealing to pure legislators to resist invisible, entrenched powers.
Moscow June 19 Premier Lenine's condition was reported as improved by a German doctor Premp Jerer and other physicians in a June 16 bulletin. The bulletin said he had left his bed and felt well though impatient under doctors orders.
J A Trever, traffic manager of the American Short Line Railroad Association, told ICC investigators in Atlanta that combination freight rates from main junction points to Southeast stations would allow the short line roads to operate profitably. He spoke during today’s hearings.
A Saturday afternoon ceremony at the Crawford home on Bartow Street tied Miss Martha Crawford to Mr Charles Dewey Norwood. Rev W M Harris officiated with no attendants as green and white decorations, arches of Southern Smilax, Shasta daisies, maidenhair fern and daisies created a floral bow. The couple plans a home in Thomasville after a brief bridal trip.
Miss Geraldine Donaldson wed Artice Rehberg son of a former sheriff in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the bride’s mother Mrs J T Donaldson East Clay street officiated by Dr W M Harris of the First Baptist church They will reside in Thomasville with both already longtime residents. In Bluffton Ga Millard Halisten and Thelma King wed quietly at 9 30 am with Dr Harris officiating Thelma received gifts at a shower from Rena Davis and Sunday school class. City Court in session Judge Hammond presiding. criminal business addressed. Methodist Women urged to donate linens to new Wesley Memorial Hospital in Atlanta list of required items and deadline provided. Curb Market in Quitman opens next Tuesday for local produce with two weekly market days.
Pelham issues notice urging Thomasville to supply workers for melon harvest. The message stresses the need for fast gathering next week to save the crop and asks for volunteers or inquiries from anyone able to work, listing contact details and times.
A well on Mr Pleas Strickland’s farm holds a bream believed to be sixty years old. A Thomasville gentleman recalls seeing it fifty-five years ago and says the fish, kept in water, survived repeated cleanouts. The owner and visitors say the fish seems content living on wiggle tails.
Austin notes that ex governor James E. Ferguson and his wife enter the Texas Democratic Senate race as teammates. If barred by party rules he may bow out while Mrs Ferguson runs to push him as secretary. if he survives she retires. Ferguson backs abolition of the federal reserve and a return to issuing currency to back commerce.
Savannah report says E. I. Smoake a Monteith general store owner, 45, was shot in the abdomen and right arm by W. E. Parnell, Atlantic Coast Line section foreman, after an argument over an account. Parnell held at county jail awaiting outcome. Smoake in critical condition. A bystander negro later described hearing a shot near the store.
Mr. Ernest Milton joins Albany Herald mechanical department and reports satisfaction with his role. Jesse L. Newton, ex Thomasville Times-Enterprise staff, now with the Sanford Florida Herald, visits relatives. Guests include Mrs. R. L. Whipple and son Robert L. Whipple Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Harvard. Clyde Johnson of Port Arthur and Mrs. L V. Rigsby welcomed a son Clyde Jr. Miss Susie Ansley arrives from Chicago for summer with sister Mrs. Edgar Brandon. Mrs. Tom Griffin of Coolidge dies after brief illness. she is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Suber. Fire at Henry Whiddon home clarified as not the Henry Whiddon of East Washington street. Miss Helen Morris leaves for Carrollton Missouri. she was a Thomasville High School teacher and will not return next term.
Friday locals note visits from Monticello residents including Mr and Mrs A Y Clement and Mr and Mrs J D Minter. Rev F C Symonds attends Young Peoples Conference in Gainesville Ga. Postmaster Dixon and son Hambleton Dixon visit. Weekend plans include J T Culpepper Jr and wife to Pablo Beach and Miss Maria Lindsey heading to Waynesboro VA. Martin L Dollar of this place ill at Walter Reed Hospital. A Panacea Springs house party hosted by Miss Frances Wright with guests Mary Balfour Robert Thomas Jr H Lathrop Bill Wright and Charles Way.
June 16 New York fire devastated Arverne seashore bungalow colony between Rockaway and Bar Rockaway. It destroyed between 600 and 700 structures including eighty private residences, seventy five bungalows, and fifteen hotels or boarding houses. fire boats assisted from the bay as residents were rescued.
A fragment describes Parnell holding a smoking gun and waiting at the store, while bystanders recall tense confrontation and a doglike warning. The scene hints at unresolved conflict and imminent action connected to the earlier incident.
Mrs Marshall dies?Mortos?home in Columbia area for several days. Mr and Mrs J W E travel for White. they plan to spend time there. Mr J D McClure of Atlanta visits on business for a brief period. Miss Virginia Cochran hosts a theatre party for Monticello guests. Mrs Harry Feinberg and child leave tomorrow for Baltimore for the summer. Mrs S A Roddenberg Mrs Clarence Palin and Mrs Worth Upchurch return after weeks at Daytona Beach Florida. First National Bank receives new varnish and paint, appearing fresh. Mr J C Jarrett of Southern Express Ft Lauderdale visits home for a few days.
An optometrist is endorsed as the safe choice for eye strain and a discussion with LAWHEAD is advised. The report lists several locals traveling this week to San Antonio Athens Grand Rapids and Monticello and notes guest visits from Misses and students, including Miss Lorretta Balger from Buffalo.
A large blaze near Arvena and adjacent resorts drew seven New York engine companies to assist Beach resort volunteers. Firefighters dynamited a row of small bungalows to halt the flames. several firefighters were injured. Hundreds of residents and visitors ferried out valuables as tents housed the displaced. The Israel Orphan Asylum, housing 150 children, was evacuated and destroyed. Power lines were burned leaving the area without light.
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