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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
1
A jumble of aphorisms and commentary cover wartime politics, economics, and foreign affairs. Observations touch France Germany Italy Mussolini air defense and public behavior such as parking habits, with loose opinions on leadership, happiness, and media control.
The piece argues unity over third terms in a presidential year, notes war pressures shaping campaign strategy, and discusses Franco-British naval moves, England’s pessimism, and the global stakes of France’s fate. it also touches on theatre history and a memorial album for Life With Father.
The Players Club of New York stages a revival of Congreve's Love for Love, initially London produced in 169%. The piece foregrounds Restoration wit with dramatic historical parallels to William of Orange and Marlborough, amid a rare private annual event by New York's aristocratic club, limited to one week.
Whigham Ga June 20 Mrs DeWitt Trulock and Miss Eugenia Swicord hosted a Coca Cola party honoring sister Miss Margaret Swicord bride elect of June 27 at her home. Guests enjoyed bridge with refreshments, floral decor, and prizes for scores.
Mrs Jack Thompson and Mrs Charles Newman of Jacksonville visited relatives in Whigham. Rural residents attended events in Macon Zebulon and Bainbridge while several locals shopped and hosted guests. Mary Hudson returned after teaching in Colquitt schools.
Mrs Louis Colling and Mrs Emory Reynolds of Jacksonville Florida visit their mother Mrs J W Brinson in Spring Hill. Homer Goolsby attends Arbor Dale revival. Dess Aldridge visits Miss Sarah Cone. James Long of Metcalfe stops by Monday. Buford Thompson J C Thompson and Laura Thompson spend Friday at Roy's home.
A fragmented crossword style puzzle lists clues and partial answers across various numbered entries including Crony, Salamanders, Pronoun, Slender finial, Pretense, Discolored place, Public store case, Comparative ending, Sea eagles, Attempt, Human race, Preposition, Prune or abridge variant, Solicitude, Topaz humming bird, Tribunal, Place, Something told in confidence, Nautical, Thick black liquid, wornly, Saving, little speed, The same, Greek letter, Equality, and other cryptic hints with missing letters and archaic phrasing.
Thompson family and neighbors hosted or visited multiple families. Alva Beckwith and Ruth Drawin joined George Beckwith. Sam Kidder visited N H Sasser. Milton Waters visited Alex Waters. Carrell Cone stayed with Alex Aldridge Jr. H R Thompson and family dined with J M Barksdale. Fondren Vick and Richard Vick hosted. Walter Wadsworth and two McMillan sisters visited E P Sculley. Martha Sculley and Dorothy Sculley spent time with E P Sculley.
Bennett and Rosa Vick visited Miss Francis Peterman on Sunday. Mr. Clarence Bailey was the weekend guest of Mr. L. Cone.
Meigs the town reports visits and illnesses among residents. Mrs. R G Davis and son Bobby host relatives from Wilmington North Carolina while Murray Fulford returns from Columbus. A new son born to Mr and Mrs Joe Gandy is noted along with several ailing or improving neighbors and multiple visits to Meigs by friends and family members from Cairo Valdosta Macon and Jacksonville.
A nostalgic note recalls H. Schaefer, a Washington coach and fan favorite, who after aging and wartime sentiment adopted the name Liberty Schaefer. Comparisons are drawn to Nick Altrock and a broader shift in names during World War I.
Revival services at the Meigs Baptist Church last week drew large congregations with twice daily messages at 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Leader William F. Parrish of Thomasville directed the singing and song service before preaching.
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