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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
2
Announcement states William F. Driver is now manager of the St. Louis Office of the Vickers organization. Driver brings Navy experience with Vickers Hydraulic Equipment and has relocated from Detroit with wife Mrs. Driver.
The First Methodist church ends its two week Vacation Church School with strong attendance. All children are set to receive award certificates at the final day, and parents are invited to visit the departments to view the children’s work during morning worship.
Mr Bud Quarterman showcases about a dozen prize tomatoes at the Times Enterprise, continuing his father Willis Quartermans legacy. Local residents vie for the crop which is described as far ahead of others in size and quality.
Fragment mentions visiting hours between Sunday school and church hour on Sunday morning. The text lacks identifiable people organizations places or concrete events to form a fuller summary.
The article details Youth Gampasi camping July 16 to August 6 with early registration urged. Teen Canteen hosts an informal party tonight. Students and church groups from First Presbyterian and Dawes Chapel attend Young People's Conference of the Southwest Georgia Presbytery. Scouts plan Camp Orchard Pond trips. Semaphore lessons are proposed with instructors Watkins and Lanter. The Teen Talk column notes possible name changes due to sparse news.
Senator Russell and Congressman Cox of Georgia push to save Finney Veterans Hospital from abandonment. They argue to retrofit the existing plant with a vertical facility, reusing utilities and buildings to serve veterans and cut costs, rather than starting anew at Tallahassee or another city. They urge economy and support for regional veterans in South Georgia, North Florida, and Eastern Alabama.
The VFW Post 4995 met at the hall last night with Commander Henry Russell presiding. They approved use of the hall for Army Reserve activities, discussed burial arrangements for overseas veterans within a two mile radius, and praised the community for poppy sale support. A fish fry and dance were assigned to the entertainment committee, and flowers were sent to Mrs. Billy Zalunius.
Miss Migs Ruby Lois Lyle of Tampa died after a boating accident at Cherry Lake south of Valdosta. She fell under the boat and was struck by the propeller causing fatal injuries. She died at Archbold Memorial Hospital after transfusions. Funeral plans and burial arrangements were announced with services in Sheffield and Tuscumbia, Alabama.
Mrs. Mary Ables and Miss Marguerite Palin hosted a large seated luncheon for Miss Sarah Hasty and seven visitors at Dodgen's Grill. The event featured a copper urn centerpiece, dainty place cards for many guests, and a receiving line including Miss Lathem and Miss Mardre.
Mr Roland Wilson and Mr J F Brogdon, former Manry Iron Works employees, join the Muenaeville Ga foundry. Wilson handles welding and invites friends to visit. Brogdon now does machine work and hopes customers will stop by.
The five member board led by James M. Landis began hearings on aviation safety measures with closed-session proceedings. First witnesses included Arthur D. Engineering VP at Douglas Aircraft, citing three DC-4 incidents that caused 146 deaths between May 29 and June 13.
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