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Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1940

Page

10

Death Claims Mr W R DuRant at Jefferson Street Home

William Roland DuRant dies at his 123 East Jefferson Street residence around eleven last night after years of ill health. Funeral at 5 PM from the residence with Rev. Mac Anthony officiating. interment in Laurel Hill cemetery. Survived by three sisters and one brother, all in Thom asville area, with long Coast Line Railroad service in the family.

W. R. DuRant Jefferson Street William Roland DuRant East Mac Anthony Messrs Sloan Alexander Taylor Dickey J. D. Baker B. C. Blanton T. B. Dobbins Dick Walden Laurel ‘Hill Mr. DuRant South Carolina William Langdon Elizabeth M. DuRant Thomasville Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Mary L. DuRant H. J. Messer B. F. Clayton L. C. DuRant Coast Line DuRant Herring

Chastain Files For County Representative Seat

Bob Chastain formally qualified as a candidate for Representative from Thomas County in the September primary. He paid a fifty dollar entrance fee to Secretary W. T. Jay of the Thomas County Democratic Executive Committee and plans a formal announcement with a platform for the coming term in the General Assembly.

Robert E Bob Chastain Thomas County W. T. Jay Democratic Executive Committee General Assembly

Woodmen Circle Plans Meeting on Broad Street

The Woodman Circle will hold its regular meeting Monday night June 24 at eight in the lodge hall on Broad street. All members are urged to attend.

Thomasville W. R. Milton Milton W. W. Braswell Woodmen Circle Woodman Circle Broad Street

Rural housing push aims to place 200 units in county

The Thomasville Chamber of Commerce promotes the Thomas County Housing Authority project urging local support. Letters to farmers and businesses cite annual costs from 40 to 60 dollars, include taxes and maintenance, and note 200 units available with bonds funded by the federal government.

Thomas County Housing Authority Court House Thomasville Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Nu Farm Thomas County WPAX Ackerman THE Malville

We Win Custom e By Giving Them Good Waste Modern Day Cleaners

The message promotes a cleaning service inviting customers to call 1179 for residential waste removal. It emphasizes affordable, reliable cleaning and uses a direct phone contact. No further details or dates are provided.

Hotel De Soto Beach Club Plans Gala July Fourth

The Hotel De Soto Beach Club at Tybee Island near Savannah reports ten thousand guests since opening and outlines July 4 celebrations. The pavilion hosts national orchestras for dancing under the stars with surf bathing badminton tennis and more. Accommodations for 125 guests include private baths and cabanas similar to Riverina standards. Charles G Day vice president and manager invites inquiries on conservative rates and arrangements.

DeSoto Beach Club Savannah Beach Tybee Island Southeast Atlantic Charles G. Day Riverina Day

Universe and Man Evolves by Atomic Force Sermon

The Thomasville church announces a Sunday Lesson-Sermon at First Church of Christ Scientist on the theme Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. Biblical citation from Psalms 100 3 and a correlative excerpt from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy discuss God as creator and mortal life breaking from material life.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Holdy Job

Presbytery Camp Opens at Camp Frances

Beginning Monday June 24 the annual Southwest Georgia Presbytery camp starts at Camp Frances Chinquapin Plantation. Director Rev M A McDonald leads faculty Rev Wm McKay Rev R T Gillespie Mrs W A Watt Mrs W J Powell Rev Marion Bradwell with Rev Fulton Lytle as speaker and song leader. Teens from Albany Camilla Pelham Climax Donalsonville Cairo Dillon Thomasville attend.

Camp Frances Southwest Georgia Presbytery of Presbyterian Church Chinquapin Plantation M. A. McDonald The Moultrie Presbyterian. Church Wm. McKay R. T. Gillespie W. A. Watt W. J. Powell Marion Bradwell Pelham Fulton Lytle Griffin Albany Camilla Climax Donalsonville Cairo Dillon Thomasville

Albany Road Sunday School Invites Members and Guests

The Albany Road Sunday School urges all members to be present and cordially invites new attendees. The notice also asks all to attend and reminds ladies of next Wednesday's Circle meeting.

Albany Road

Second Baptist Revival to Close Sunday Night

Revival services at Second Baptist Church conclude Sunday night. Pastor Rev. F. A. Bone will preach morning and evening. Mr. J. H. Harris Jr. directs the music. All are invited to attend the 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. services.

Second Baptist Church F. A. Bone J. H. Harris, Jr

Anthony Announces Sunday Sermons at Methodist Church

Rev Mack Anthony will preach in the morning at the Methodist Church with the subject Seeing the Invisible. An 8:30 pm union service at the same church will feature Dr Atticus Webb speaking on Temperance. Public invited to both services.

Mack Anthony Methodist Church Atticus Webb

Union Temperance Service at Methodist Church

A union temperance service will be held tomorrow night at 8 30 at the Methodist Church. Dr Atticus Webb will deliver the address as a leading Anti Saloon League figure and former Texas superintendent now transferred to Florida. The talk will cover present conditions and trends in intoxicant sales. The service should last about one hour.

Methodist Atticus Webb Webb South National Anti-Saloon League Texas AntiSaloon League Florida

Sound Films at First Baptist Church Wednesday Night

The First Baptist Church midweek service at 8 30 will feature moving sound pictures titled The Book of Books. These films depict the Holy Bible as a symbol of faith and are presented through the kindness of Mr. E C Mann and promise unusual interest.

First Baptist Church E. C .Mann

Signs of the Times Sermon at First Baptist Church

Rev. T. F. Callaway will deliver the morning sermon at 11 10 o clock at the First Baptist Church. The theme is Signs of the Times and will interpret present day conditions through the Bible as signs prophesied to precede Christ second coming.

T. F. Callaway First Baptist Church Christ Earth

Sunday Sermons and Union Service at Local Churches

The Presbyterian Church hosts Sunday morning sermon by Rev. R T Gillespie on Nehemiah followed by a union evening service with Dr Atticus Webb speaking for the Anti Saloon League. Vacation Bible School closes Sunday morning with an offering. Wednesday prayer meeting at eight with Mr Gillespie.

Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Nehemiah R. T. Gillespie Methodist Church Atticus Webb AntiSaloon League Gilespie

Bridge Tournament At Glen Arven July 1st-4th

A four day contract bridge event runs parallel with the Fourth of July golf tournament at Glen Arven. Open to members and non members, partners chosen by entrants or assigned by committee, with a Piney Woods Bridge Championship flight and several follow-on flights. Entries due by 11 am July 1, fee is $1 per player or $2 per couple.

Glen Arven Fraser Mitchell

Hull Restates U S Desire for Pacific Status Quo

Secretary Hull reiterated U S policy to maintain the status quo in the Pacific during a press conference. He spoke amid questions over reports that Japanese forces had moved into South China near the British colony of Hong Kong.

Hull U. S Pacific Washington United States South China Hongkong

Italian Submarine Reported Captured by British Trawler Moonstone

London reports the Admiralty announced that a large Italian submarine surrendered to the British trawler Moonstone after being attacked with depth charges in the Gulf of Aden.

London Admiralty Gulf of Aten Su Marine

British Ship Scharnhorst Damaged by Allied Action

The Admiralty and the air ministry report the 26,000 ton German battleship Scharnhorst damaged by combined British naval and air force action. A German destroyer was also struck by a torpedo in the same operation.

London Admiralty Air Ministry Scharnhorst

If you are Particular as to the kind of Milk your children drink

Play Safe Drink Stegall's Pasteurized or Raw Milk offers a choice in dairy. The notice promotes Stegall's milk for families seeking milk options. It emphasizes safety and variety for children’s consumption.

Stegall

Rats submitted in Scotland county drive

Memphis Missouri reports over 42000 rat tails turned in to the county agent as part of a campaign to reduce rat damage. Merchants offered a one cent bounty per tail, estimating each rodent caused about one dollar in annual damage.

Memphis iMore Scotland County

Savannah Schedules Tie City Transit to Georgia Routes

The page lists rail and bus timetables for Valdosta Albany Bainbridge Dothan Monticello Tifton Tallahassee Waycross and Thomaston with for and arrive times throughout the day. It notes connections to Savannah and multiple origin points in Georgia and nearby states.

Atlanta Tiften Albany Bainbridge AL Pala Lalla AL Apa Dothan Dothan Monticello Tifton Tifton Tallahassee Valdosta Waycross Ory Savannah Thom’ville

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