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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1937

Page

2

Williams-Wall Nuptials Reported In Doerun

Cairo announces the June 7 marriage of Ella Gladys Williams to Charles Flurry Wall at the First Baptist Church of Moultrie. The couple plans to reside in Doerun with Rev. C. L. Wall and family offering well wishes from Cairo and Doerun communities.

Cairo Johnnie Williams Ella Gladys Williams Charles Flurry Wall Deeran J. B. Alligood First Baptist Church of Moultrie

Barrymore and Elaine Barrie Reunite in Public

John Barrymore and Elaine Barrie, in Los Angeles, declared reconciliation after a kiss at a railroad station. Barrie will dismiss her interlocutory divorce decree.

Los Angeles John Barrymore Elaine Barrie

Georgia Peaches Move More Rapidly This Week

Georgia peaches move more rapidly as workers finish loading 150 cars overnight and shipments from Saturday to Sunday total 109 cars. To date, 7 488 cars have been shipped, with Macon reporting the activity in June.

Macon Georgia

Druggists Discuss Fair Trades Law at Meeting

Macon Georgia June 22 discussions of the fair trade law passed by the Georgia legislature and the pending Tydings Miller bill before congress marked the opening of the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association meeting here today.

Macon Georgia Georgia Pharmaceutical Association

Navy to Build Two New Battleships Very Soon

The navy announced plans to construct two new battleships in government yards. One ship will be built at the New York yard and the other at Philadelphia. Private bids exceeded government estimates, ranging from 46.21 million to 59.90 million dollars. NY yard estimate was 36.56 million. Philadelphia 37.27 million.

Washington Navy New York Yard Philadelphia New York Navy Yard Philadelphia Navy Yard

Jennings Deputy Pennington Drives to Stop Theft Week

Deputy C W Pennington of Jennings reports a weeklong operation to curb thefts, targeting perpetrators and safeguarding property across the area.

Mr and Mrs Williams Host Bridge Club in Cairo

Mr and Mrs Walter Williams entertained the Cairo bridge club and friends at their home with eight tables of play last Friday evening. The decor featured gladiolas and pink roses with red zenias in sun parlor. an ice course with mints and candy followed. Attendees included numerous local couples and Miss Clara Mauldin.

Cairo Walter Williams Fred Roddenberg Maynard Smith John Powell, Jr Wayne Walker M. L. Mayes Dwight Brown Clara Mauldin

Mrs A W Rehberg Hosts Swimming Party for Miss Yvonne Miller

Cairo Georgia June 22 Mrs A W Rehberg entertained at Hart's playground Friday night honoring her niece Yvonne Miller of Lakeland Florida. After hours of swimming guests were served a picnic supper Alma Broome assisted with entertaining Those invited included Yvonne Miller Martha Pope Evelyn Pope Frances Pipkins Virginia Reynolds Wallace Forsyth Sam Cain Walter Graham Billy McManus and Edwin Sapp.

Cairo Lrwin Horwitz Hilda Simon Adel Marjory Cain Lavoice Chason L. C. Powell Lucille Perkins Miss Simon Lucile Perkins Lucy Alma Singletary Kathryn Allen Lillie Eva Shores Adene’ Morgan Beulah Zant Mesdames W. ¥. Bryan W. O. McManues Lottie Levie Tom Gandy E. N. Powell P. L. Chason Ira Higdon J. E B. Forsyth Fondren Cassells S. P. Cain R. E. Allen Mary Hurst A. W. Rehberg Harts Playground Yvonne Miller Lakeland Fla Alma Broome Rehberg Martha and Evelyn Pope Frances Pipkins Virginia Reynolds Wallace Forsyth Sam Cain Walter Graham Billy McManeus Edwin Sapp

Cairo W C T U Meeting Yields Essay Prizes

Cairo Georgia June 22 The Cairo Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a Monday afternoon meeting at Mrs J R White's home with president Mrs W C Ham in charge. Prayers were offered, financials reviewed showing $24.25 income and $39.40 expenses. S T I reports note 787 essays written in 1936 37 across grades two through high school on abstinence themes with several prize winners listed.

Cairo Cairo Woman’s Christian Temperance Union J. R. White W. C. Ham W. M. Blitch P. Cain Edna Lou Broom Doris Dorsey

Cairo Couple Wed in Tallahassee Nuptials

Rosa Lee Cassells and Robert Dudley Dyson married June 17 in Tallahassee. The bride, daughter of O. B. Cassells, taught at Cairo High School after studying at the University of Georgia. The groom, son of the late T. F. Dyson, is shop foreman at Grady County Chevrolet Motor Co. They will reside in Cairo after a brief wedding trip.

Johnnie Wiliams Cairo C. L. Wall Wall Doerun Rosa Lee Cassells Robert Dudley Dyson Tallahassee O. B. Cassells Grady County University of Georgia Athens Cairo High School T. F Dyson Chevrolet Motor Co Savannah Jacksonville Pelham Mary Ellen Glenn J. E Glenn Alvin B. Jones Deerfield Fla Harmony Baptist Church S. O. Thomas Mendelsshon Lillian Glenn Fern Pauline Joiner Ocie Thomas Dora Mae Adams Janette Chason Leghorn Ammerylis Williams Joyce Glenn P. W. Curles, Jr Carl Glenn Lesley Hinson Hubert Hinson John Lennard Jack Butler J. E. Glenn Florida Pelham High School Jones W. B. Jones J. D. Butler Harper Beville C. L. Pullen Gainesville, Fla Leon Joiner Thomasville

Trailer Baby Arrives in Iowa in Narrow Traveling Home

In Nashua Iowa Dr. P. E. Stuart delivered Darla Frances White the first trailer born baby in Iowa. He crouched under a low ceiling as the 7 by 16 foot trailer heated with an oil stove. he bumped his head but succeeded despite the cramped conditions.

Nashua E. Stuart Iowa Stuart Burton White Dr. Stuart Darla Frances White

Murder charge after Jennings fatal shooting

A murder charge was filed in the Jennings shooting case involving John Swiller. The incident occurred Sunday, with the suspect facing reprless driving and related accusations. Further details on the motive and injuries remain unclear.

John Swiller Jennings Penning Swilertarany Gay Howplta

Grady County Driver Injured In Late Night Wreck

Grady County resident Mr. John Merritt suffered a broken leg and other injuries when his old style Ford collided with a Pontiac driven by Robert Trenaman of Kokomo Indiana on the Thomasville Monticello road. Trenaman and his wife and child were shaken up with minor injuries. The Pontiac was wrecked and towed for insurance adjustment. The Trenaman family continued to Florida after receiving medical care. Merritt was hospitalized in Archbold Memorial Hospital and deemed to be resting in fair condition.

John Merritt Grady County Archbold Memorial Hospital Thomasville-Monticello White Beverly Places Merritt Robert Trenman Kokomo Ind Trenanman Robert Mr. Trenaman Ord Pontiac Trenaman Thomson-Alderman, Co Southland Florida Indiana Times-Enterprise

Young University of Georgia Graduate Dies in Athens

Jeannette Wiley 21, Cordele, died in Athens a week after earning a journalism degree from the University of Georgia. She had graduated from Bessie Tift College Forsyth and was among the top in her class. Survivors include her parents H G Wiley and Mrs. Wiley, a sister Marylin, a brother Olin, all of Cordele, plus aunts and uncles.

Athens University of Georgia Jeannette Wiley Wiley Bessie Tift College Forsyth State University Crisp County H. G. Wiley Marylin Wiley Cordele Olin Wiley

Youth pleads for electric chair in girl’s murder case

Tommy Smith, 19, pleaded to be sent to the electric chair for the murder of 17 year old Mary Ellen Babcock in Buffalo. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in Attica State Prison after being found guilty last week of first degree murder.

Buffalo N. Y Tommy Smith Mary Ellen Babcock Tommy Supreme Court Samuel J. Harris Smith Justice Harris Attica

Navy Planes Attempt Nonstop Flight Over Central America

Twelve navy planes roared along the Nicaraguan coast in a non stop formation from San Diego to Coco Solo bucking thunderstorms. Weather over Nicaragua threatened to delay the arrival time set for 4 p.m. EST. In Chicago, Frederick B. Snite Jr. remained alive in an iron lung after 479 days as he neared the end of a remarkable medical journey.

Colon Panama Navy San Diego Calif Coco Solo Canal Zone Nicaraguan Nicaragua Chicago Frederick B. Snite, Jr Annals of Science China Layt Halal

Pelham Car Without Lights Crashes Into Ford Near Pelham

Pelham Georgia June 22 traveling salesman Mr P Barkley of Hapeville reports he struck a stalled Model A Ford without lights on Dead Man Hill near Pelham about 9 30 last night. Barkley says he hit the rear of the Ford and damaged his car front end and lights. The Ford owner Dan Fann worked for West Curles in Mitchell County.

Pelham P. Barkley Hapeville Dead Man Hill Barkley Ford Dan Fann West Curles Mitcell County

Justices Russell and Atkinson to unveil marker in Clayton

The state supreme court named Chief Justice Richard B. Russell and Associate Justice Samuel C. Atkinson as official representatives for the unveiling of a memorial to the late Chief Justice Logan Bleckley in Clayton on Saturday July 3. The court will join the Clayton mayor and councilmen for the ceremony and all members expect to attend. Former Associate Justice Price Gilbert will also be present.

Atlanta State Supreme Court Richard B. Russell Samuel C. Atkinson Logan Bleckley Clayton Price Gilbert

Libraries to Be Placed in Georgia Schools This Fall

Georgia state superintendent Dr. M D Collins announced libraries will be established in all Georgia schools by the fall term. A committee discussed plans to place selected books in every county, aiming to expand access to reading for students.

Georgia Atlanta M.D. Collins

Convictions Tallied in Federal Court in Thomasville Daily

The Federal Court in Thomasville Division completed a second day of its first session. W. P. Storey of Columbus received a year and a day for postal law violations. L. A. Jeffcoat, Virgil Moore, and others were convicted on liquor or related charges. Pallas Weaver faced Dyer Act transport charges. Several defendants pleaded guilty and await sentencing. The postal fraud scheme involved fake postal positions and demand for fees. HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED Eddie Lewis 322 W. Jackson

L. A. Jeffcoat Virgil Moore Thomasville Pallas Weaver Buck Collins Aaron V. Cutts Fred Porter Nick T. Bates W. P. Storey Storey Columbus Postal Department

Chautemps Assured Support for New Cabinet Formation

Paris June 22 Camille Chautemps was virtually assured of support to form a new people's front cabinet after the Socialist National Council voted to participate in the government by 3972 to 1369. Leon Blum urged party unity in the lengthy deliberations.

Chautemps Paris Camille Chautemps People’s Front Socialist National Council Leon Blum

Six New Yorkers Named In Probe

A report details that policy holder Dwight took a $2,793,720 life policy with Standard Life Insurance Co Ltd of the Bahamas, borrowed more, and deducted $141,628 as loan interest. Tax reduction claimed amounted to $53,448.48.

Action Averts Bloodshed as Unionists Leave Plant

In Warren Ohio amid troop presence a large union group disperses from Republic Steel plant after a court order limits pickets. Cleveland mediation plans talks with John L. Lewis and leaders of Republic Sheet & Tube Bethlehem Steel and Inland Steel following a failed peace bid.

Warren Republic Cleveland — Federation Mediation Board John L. Lewis Republic, Sheet & Tube Bethlehem Steel Inland Steel

Guardsmen Protect Youngstown as Plants Reopen

Ohio National Guardsmen arrive in Youngstown under Gov. Davey to guard the Campbell plant of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co and Republic Steel as four steel mills resume operations at 7 a.m. A midmorning crowd greets guardsmen with relief after a tense night with 113 arrests and a cache of weapons seized.

Youngstown Ohio National Youngstown Sheet & Tube Republican Steel Trim Guard John J. Price National Mahoning Valley Martin L. Davey Ohio

Local visitors and residents update from the city

A list of business visitors and residents stops by the city including F H Hill from Tifton M P Shave from Jacksonville W P Crum from Tifton B C Griffin from Savannah and J T Flynt recently home from Mayo Clinic Rochester. Social items note prayers and a hospital stay as well as visits by L E Tremani from Atlanta W E Mack from Jacksonville and many local households.

Sandals for Everybody Aims at Grown-Ups at 228 W Jackson

The condition of Mr. W M Bryan, seriously hurt in a Saturday night automobile accident, was reported still serious but slightly improved today. Many friends hope for his early recovery.

W. M. Bryan

Thomas County Bar Hosts Federal Court Officers Supper

The Thomasville gathering at Lakeview Lodge brought together district court officers, Thomas County Bar Association members, and Judge Deaver. Colonel Dekle served as host while E. P. McCollum organized the cooking of about ninety-nine chickens. Potatoes, rolls, coffee, and iced tea accompanied the festive event on lush lodge grounds.

District Federal Court Thomasville Lakeview Lodge Thomas County Bar Association Federal Court Deaver Dekle E. P. McCollum

Officer Speech Ties Law Enforcement to Duty in Georgia

Griffin Georgia June 22 Superior Court Judge W H Searcy Jr told the Spalding county grand jury that an officer must enforce all laws or resign. He said decency requires action and included judges and grand jurymen among officers of the law amid references to Georgia’s prohibition vote and county unit results.

Griffin Superior Court W. BH. H.searcy, Jr Griffin Circuit Spalding County Grand Jury Commmon Decency Searcy

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Fire Department Sheriff's Office SS -290 WALL + WILLIAMS Irene Horwitz Simon Elaine Barrie Alice Manning Jones A. F. Wagner Jasper Fig C. W. Pennington MR. and Mrs. Williams Bridge Margaret Higdon Mildred Cook Helen Dixon Jeanette Lashley Edith Matthews Wilandra Carr J. W. Southall J. Q. Smith Cassells Young University OF Georgia Alvin Benton Jones Russell Atkinson Polly Ann A. G. Wilson Beckley W. Va Fay Collins Cutts Porter Bates Court House Eddie Lewis W. Jackson PROBE Ohio National Guards Thomas County Board of Directors W. F. Scott W. F. Scott & Co K. Wall H. B.gurley Caghier V. Steyerman Steyerman's, Inc W. Upchurch Tesco Hotel J. M. Golden Golden Bros., Inc W. L. Ball & Son E. B. Jerger W. E. Young Bank of Thomas County Mr. M. P. Shave W. P. Crum Tifton Mr. B. C. Griffin John Monaghan St. Simons Island J. T Flynt Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minn Frank Kaskie E. Calhoun St L. E. Tremani W. E. Mack E. L. Brown Beachton Bock Springs Airport Road D. P. Knapp Birmingham Bill Miller Mr. Powell Bridges Claude Copeland Montgomery John Powell H. L. Cheney Robison Hardware CO E. Jackson St K. B. Miller Mildred Daytona Beach, Fla Mr. Miller Wiley B. Miller L. E. Ward J. B. Norman G. T. Anderson Lee Kelly Dannimar Kelly Leon Davis W. Jackson St Thomas County Bar Associat
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