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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1939
Page
2
Boston police said the carnival was entirely voluntary and would not be prosecuted. Ryan lay in a Beverly hospital with a severe stomachache but had improved after first aid and doctors expect a full recovery with time.
Official minutes detail the May 24 1939 special meeting of the County Commissioners with all members present except Pilcher. They elect Harry A. Vann as Clerk, set a 150 dollar monthly salary, modify voucher signatures, authorize safety deposit access, and authorize bond purchases and related financial actions.
Mrs Mamie Whaley leaves for Tampa to vacation with Mr and Mrs E L Hines. Truman Holland and Miss Wortley Holland return from a New York World's Fair trip via Washington and Virginia with Truman joining from Chapel Hill. Mrs Herbert Neel and Mary Neel head to Miami Beach to visit Mrs W S Townsend. Leon Vann and Clayton Baker hosts from Miami Fla visit for a few days, after returning from Texas and Oklahoma with Pred Baker and Cecil Baker of Enterprise Ala.
Mrs L A Mann and daughter Shirley return after visiting Mr and Mrs W M Tillman in Moultrie. Paul Sampson and Edgar Blanton spend three weeks at C M T C in Port Screven Ga. Elizabeth ONeal of Pelham visits Dr and Mrs W S Brown. Irene Newsome of Pelham visits city friends. Mr and Mrs Charles Pittman Jr return to Tampa with Mrs George Atkins visiting them briefly.
The Thomas County Department of Public Welfare reports April 1939 activity. Applications: old age 17, dependent children 2 families 4 children, NYA 2, surplus commodities 91, out of town inquiries 10, general assistance 26. State funds cut public assistance 38%. cases suspension approved. six month permits and rebudgets continue. Visits by Mr. Braswell Deen included a public welfare discussion at the Court House. two children were transported to Atlanta for treatment funded by the State and Rotary Club.
In Atlanta the Georgia Department of the American Legion opens its twentieth annual convention with an estimated 3,000 delegates over three days. A parade, a district dinner, and an Auxiliary joint meeting kick off activities. Main speaker is Congressman Joseph Starnes from Alabama.
General Tashiro told British officials that discrimination at concession barriers stemmed from natural emotion of Japanese guards. He cited patience and rejected protests over mistreatment including forced stripping of two British nationals and stricter food import rules.
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