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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

4

Miss Sara Elise Johnston Merges With Charlie Braswell

Miss Sara Elise Johnston, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ezra Johnston, married Charlie Bob Braswell, son of Mrs. Wm. Hammond Braswell, in a garden ceremony June 20 at 7 p m in Byromville. Reverend Jason Shirsh officiated with music by Mrs. Hammond Braswell and Ruth Statham. A reception followed at the Johnston home amid colorful summer arrangements.

Byromville Sara Elise. Johnston Robert Ezra Johnston Byrooville Charlie Bob Braswell Wm. Hammond Braswell Meigs Jason Shirsh Hammond Braswell Ruth Statham Mrs. Braswell

Youth in Georgia Jailed for Slingshot Death

In Macon Georgia a 13 year old boy was ordered held on involuntary manslaughter charges after 12 year old Lucy Wood died from a head injury in a plum orchard. Authorities said the stone struck her, and the boy claimed he was not aiming at her while he was nearby seeking a dove nest. Funeral services were set for Bonaire and the juvenile court may take the case after the solicitor general returns.

Macon Lucy Wood Lester H. Chapman Roy Peters Lucy Chapman Lily Lucy Jane Wood Bonaire Solicitor General

Roosevelt seeks funds to train workers for defense needs

President Roosevelt asked Congress for 22.59 million dollars to speed training of skilled and semi-skilled workers in industries vital to national defense. The request targets the Education, Social Security, and Labor departments and ties to plans by Sidney Hillman of the CIO.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Congress Senate Appropriations National Defense Commission Sidney Hillman Hillman CIO Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America House Rep Cox D-Ga Woodrum D-Va Appropriations Committee Office of Education Social Security Board Labor Department Burke D-Neb War Department Senate Red Cross

Federal officials push probe into state affairs

Atlanta June 21, federal officials advanced their probe into state affairs after new subpoenas. Highway Commissioner Lawson T. L. Patten said a subpoena required his grand jury appearance on road department purchases. Similar subpoenas were served on commissioners W. L. Miller and Herman H. Watson. Indicted so far are Hiram W. Evans, ex imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, and John W. Greer Jr., a Rivers aide, on mail fraud and Sherman act conspiracy. About 20 subpoenas were issued this week, not yet made public.

Atlanta Greeveia Lawson TL. Patten John Doe W. L. Miller Herman H. Watson Hiram W. Evans Ku Klux Klan John W. Greer, Jr E .D. Rivers

Japs Warn France Over Aid to China Across Indo China

The Japanese warned France again to block war supplies from reaching China via French Indo China. A prior accord allowed Japanese inspectors on the Yunnan Railway, dubbed the blood transfusion route, while reports from Shanghai said Japanese forces including an aircraft carrier massed off Hainan Island near Haipong.

Honkong China Indo- China Indo-China Yunnan Shanghai Hainan Indochina Haipong

Bride’s Wedding Trip Planned After Ceremony

The bride will travel later in the evening for their wedding trip, wearing a black ensemble with white accents and a gardenia corsage on her shoulder. After returning, they will be at home with friends in Pelham.

Gardenia Pelham Braswell

Smokescreen Tactic Helps Pilot Reach Allied Lines

Pilot Officer Alexander Leod, 34, after being forced down in German territory, pretended not to hear a sentry and sat on a riverbank to light a cigar. The sentries, believing him German, allowed him to slip back to British lines.

London Alexander Leod

Congress Works On Defense Tax Bill In Washington

Congress made little progress on the 1.007 billion defense tax bill as talks between Senate and House conferees failed to resolve differences. Speaker Bankhead suggested a possible one week recess with sessions Monday to tackle appropriation bills before July 1. Leaders indicated a pattern of brief ad hoc recesses tied to the upcoming national conventions.

Washington Congress Bankhead Senate House Harrison D. Miss Philadelphia

Stocks Hold Narrow Course as Armistice Details Await

New York markets paused with prices fluctuating and many traders inactive awaiting German French armistice details. After a mixed session about 300000 shares traded overall, transfers were uneven and sector notes showed mixed moves across rails, metals, cotton and potatoes. The president's cabinet nominations to form a coalition drew attention alongside standard market indicators and futures in Chicago and New York.

New York Hitler Marianne Pittsburgh

Hog Market Report Southeast Plants Slaughter 1589 Hogs

Thomasville Georgia June 21 combined hog receipts at Southeastern Packing Plants Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and others total 1589 head with shipments. Prices show soft hogs at 140 to 240 pounds and lighter ranges from 3.26 to 5.60 per cwt depending on weight and grade.

Thomasville U. S. Dept. of Agri Albany Columbus Moultrie Miffton Gate Keatin Ala Jacksonville Fla

Chicago hogs and cattle market report shows gains and strong demand

Trade at Chicago United States Department of Agriculture reporting hogs 6,400 to 11,000 total. prices largely 5 to 15 higher with top hogs around 5.20 and lighter weights 4.35 to 6.60. Cattle and calves remain strong with beef steers hitting 9.00 to 10.40 and vealers at 9.00 to 9.50. stockers slower but firmer on week’s advance. cannners and cutters steady to higher.

Chicago U. S. Dept

Chicago Butter and Eggs Prices Steady

In Chicago on June 21 butter totals 1,126,029 pounds unchanged as firm prices hold. Eggs reach 23,950 cases with prices steady and unchanged for the market session.

Chicago

Coat of Snow on Upper New York State Hills Today

A cold front from Canada brings subfreezing temperatures and snow across upper New York. Whiteface Mountain reports 26 degrees with nearly an inch of snow. Buffalo records 45 degrees, 16 degrees below normal for 24 hours.

New York State Associated Press Upper Whiteface Mountain Lake Placid Buffalo Owl Adirondacks Canada Maine New York North Dakota Louisiana Gulf Region Montana Concord

New York Cotton Market Mixed After Late Session Recoveries

New York cotton futures edged higher late as short covering and professional buying supported a quiet session. July liquidation faded while old contracts closed 1 to 5 points up or down, with New Orleans showing declines on heavy liquidation amid favorable belt weather. Cottonseed oil futures closed 3 to 6 higher with light to moderate activity.

New York

Poultry Fire Affects Chicago Market Prices

Fire in Chicago affects poultry prices as 50 trucks report losses on spring chickens under five pounds and Plymouth Rock stock. Prices for other items remain unchanged with 2,000 pounds noted for Plymouth Rock stock.

Chicago Plymouth Rock

Chicago cash grain price report

Chicago cash grain prices for June 21 show No. 1 hard wheat at 02% and No. 3 yellow hard at 30% for wheat, corn at 65% to 67% for No. 1 yellow and 65% to 34% for No. 2, oats various grades from 33% to 36%, barley 54% to 60% for malting and 40% to 48% for feed, and soybeans No. 3 yellow at 78% to 84%.

Chicago RYE Jly

Turpentine and Rosin Market Report from Savannah

Savannah June 21 Turpentine firm 2644 shows offerings 62, sales 4, receipts 195, shipments 208, stock 10 669. Rosin firm offerings 121 all sold, receipts 1 233, shipments 1 379, stock 170 507. Bid quotes include B 3.20 D 3.88 E 3.70 BF H 4.02%, K 4.05, M 4.50, N 4.90, WwW 5.65, x 5.90.

Savannah

New York Sugar Markets Rise on Trade Support

Domestic sugar futures gained as July and March contracts moved higher. Cuban raw sugar offered around 2.73 cents per pound and duty frees matched the same basis, while refined prices held at 4.00.

New York

Millet and Sudan grass regain quickly after grazing

Millet and Sudan grass recover rapidly after being cut or grazed allowing almost continuous use during the summer season.

Sudan

Memphis Cottonseed Meal Prices Stand Steady

Prime cottonseed meal futures in Memphis closed quietly on June 21 with July at 22.50 cents, September 21.30, October 20.50, December 20.55, and January 20.30. Trade showed 200 tons sold.

Memphis Tenn

Moultrie Hog Market Steady Prices Guard Hog Classes

Moultrie Georgia June 21 hog market remains soft with prices steady. Peak range 4.75 to 3.00 for heavies 240 pounds and BD 4.50 to 4.75. No. 1 hogs 240 pounds 4.75 to 5.0. No. 4 210 to 139 pounds 3.50 to 3.74. Fat sows down 1.00 under smooth hogs. Stags 3.25 to 3.50.

Moultrie

Roosevelt outlines Pan American economic defense program

Hyde Park June 21 President Roosevelt announced a Pan American economic unity program designed to supplement military defense with economic defense. He said the measures would safeguard hemisphere peace and protect the economies of American states from global instability, and the plan was approved and sent to other nations for approval. The press conference touched on politics as he quipped about Alf Landon’s remarks on a third term and noted differences between patriotic and partisan motives amidst a tense era.

Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Washington Canada Alf M. Landon Mr. Roosevelt Landon

Browns surge to sixth straight win over Red Sox

St Louis Browns sit in fifth place just a game behind the Yankees after sweeping Boston in a doubleheader 2-1 and 11-4. Their 6 game streak pushes season to 27 wins against 30 losses, earlier than last season when they reached 27 on August 4.

Brownies Browns Yanks Boston Red Sox

World middleweight title change and sports signings

Ken QOverlin outpointed Cerrito Garcia to claim the world middleweight crown. Craig Wood posted 264 in the Metropolitan Open. Benny McCoy signed by the Athletics for 45000 dollars and Roy Cullenbine joined the Dodgers for about 26000 dollars.

Ken Qoverlin Ceretino Garcia New York California Craig Wood Clark Shaughnessy Detroit Benny ‘McCoy The Athletics Roy Cullenbine Doggere Greg. Rice

For Sale Small Grocery and Market in Colored Section

For sale a small grocery and market located in a well established colored section. Interested parties should apply to B ufo Tines Enterprise for more details.

Ufo Tines-Enterprise

Germans Gain Influence in Romania

In Bucharest on June 21 a German aided sweep in Romanian politics was announced as King Carol forms a new totalitarian party named the party of the nation. The group will supersede the present party of national unity and likens itself to nationalistic christian and racial ideals. Critics fear a full Nazi program including renewed anti Semitism to align with Germany.

Bucharest Batle Rumania Carol Nui Party of National Psolith Thi

Pirates Rally Past Bees 8-7 Despite Outhit

The Pirates defeated the Bees 8-7 in a tight game while being outhit by Boston. Pittsburgh built early leads and held on as both teams combined for a high scoring affair.

Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Bees

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