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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
7
A fish fry at Ernest Spence's camp on Lake Liliquin near Sum mer Hill road was set for seven o clock with many Jaycees expected to gather in the afternoon. The event should finish in time for the Jaycees to attend the baseball game that evening.
The Thomasville Elks Club invites members and guests to an open house at the club rooms in the former public library building on South Crawford Street this afternoon and tonight. The newly organized club reports rapid progress with a large active membership and convenient quarters in the library building.
A telegram to Mrs. Geo Forbes informs of the death of Elmer D. Farr husband of Frances Forbes at his Haverhill Massachusetts home after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Forecast for Thomasville and vicinity calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with scattered thunder showers this afternoon and Friday afternoon. Observation at 8 am shows 75 degrees and 0.04 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours. Month totals and normals listed for comparison.
The city imposes a dog tax of 50 cents payable at City Hall on or before July 1 1939. Dogs must be inoculated before tags are issued. City Clerk Pittman signs.
Field Naturalist J. J. Goldman of the Bureau of Biological Survey tells on his annual trip north that Interior Alaska is a regular paradise for nesting and migrating birds. He notes the Yukon and Kuskokwim channels and sloughs could support four times as many birds as currently visit them.
Howland Spencer, affluent New York and Palm Beach resident, is shown aboard his yacht at Daytona Beach after customs patrols halted the vessel for a search in the inter coastal waterway near Pompano Florida. Spencer, back from the Bahamas, calls the action retaliation for his opposition to President Roosevelt and his former Hyde Park neighbor.
Camp Frances chronicles craft day raffia braids and cool hair setups. Mary Vann reads Uncle Remus while campers gather around a fire. Betty Nature leads an Outdoor Kitchen Hike to study animal tracks and wildlife signs before breakfast swims begin.
The Glen Arven Country Club hosts the Fourth of July bridge tournament starting July 1. Open to 10 non members with a $1 entry per person. Qualifying round of five rubbers July 1 at 2 30 p m. Flights form by team totals with rounds through July 5 finals and trophies presented.
The newly erected curing barn at Patten owned by Mr. R. J. Joiner was burned early this morning with tobacco belonging to R. C. Joiner O. Z. Bindon Duncan and Nazworth inside. The fire, started after midnight, left the structure and contents a total loss valued about 700 dollars with no insurance.
Dr. H F Readling headed county health efforts in Thomas County detailing progress since relocation in 1938, noting 1369 syphilis treatments and 3721 typhoid injections in the first five months, 28 tuberculosis cases visited weekly, and 64 percent of county births by midwives. He urged wider public responsibility and more personnel to sustain the program.
Mr and Mrs G W Reichert were honored at a surprise birthday dinner ten miles south of Boston on June 18. Mr Reichert is 78 and Mrs Reichert 57. Guests included many Reichert relatives and friends who joined under pecan trees to gift presents.
James A. Dasher director of music at Emory Junior College Valdosta Ga announces another personally conducted cruise tour to the New York World Fair sailing from Jacksonville August 18th. The party stays at the Astor Hotel New York and will have eight sightseeing days plus daily visits to the fair. They return by train via Washington. Interested parties may write for details.
A Lutheran service will be held Friday evening at eight in the Sunday School rooms of the Baptist church at North Broad and Washington streets. The Rev. Lorberg of Jacksonville Florida will deliver a sermon on "The difference between mere human faith and this Christian faith." The public is cordially invited to attend.
Advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as effective against malaria with tasteless quinidine and iron. Claims rapid relief from chills and fever, appeals to families and children, and urges purchasing the large size for value.
Sailing from Jacksonville with five days and nights at the Astor Hotel in New York. The itinerary includes sightseeing in the fall and return by Washington and train. Inquiries and folder requests are invited.
Bargain prices on footwear attract shoppers seeking deals on sneakers sandals and dress shoes. Local store promotes limited time discounts with large displays and early morning openings drawing steady crowds.
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