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Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1940

Page

5

Death Claims Mr W R DuRant at Jefferson Street Home

The death of William Roland DuRant at his 123 East Jefferson street residence occurred about eleven o clock last night after years of poor health. Funeral services were set for five o clock at the home with Rev. Mac Anthony officiating. Interment will be in Laurel Hill cemetery. He was born February 17 1877 in South Carolina and moved to Thomasville 45 years ago, employed by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad for many years. Surviving are three sisters Miss Mary L DuRant Mrs H J Messer Mrs B F Clayton and a brother L C DuRant. He was remembered as a faithful worker and friendly neighbor. Funeral arrangements were handled by Herring.

W. R. DuRant Jefferson Street William ‘Roland DuRant East Mac Anthony Sloan Alexander Taylor Dickey J. D. Baker B. C. Blanton T. B. Dobbins Dick Walden Laurel Hill Cemetery 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

Robert E Chastain Qualifies as Thomas County Representative Candidate

Robert E Chastain formally qualified as a candidate for Representative from Thomas county. He paid a fifty dollar entrance fee to Secretary W T Jay of the Thomas county democratic executive committee and seeks one of two seats in the September primary. He plans a formal announcement outlining his platform for the upcoming term.

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

Woodman Circle Set Meeting for June Twenty Fourth

The Woodman Circle calls a regular meeting for Monday night at eight o'clock in the lodge hall on Broad Street. All members are urged to attend.

Woodmen Circle Woodman Circle Broad Street

Chamber urging rural housing support in Thomas County

Thomasville Chamber of Commerce promotes the County Housing Authority project with letters to farmers and businessmen. It outlines annual rents from 40 to 60 dollars, notes local labor and materials, and explains bonds are paid by rents. Only 200 units available for 20 households, with outreach via WPAX broadcasts and Mr. Ackerman at the courthouse.

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

Modern Day Cleaners Promises Quality Service

A local cleaner advertises "We win customers by giving them good work" and invites callers to phone 1179 for service. The brief note emphasizes customer satisfaction and prompt cleaning options.

Hotel DeSoto Beach Club Plans Gala Events

The Hotel De Soto Beach Club at Savannah Beach Tybee Island announces July 4 festivities and a four day Southeast vacation. The resort offers 125 rooms with private baths, famed cuisine, and entertainment by nationally known orchestras on the pavilion under the stars.

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

Is the Universe Evolved by Atomic Force Sunday Sermon

In Thomasville the First Church of Christ Scientist offers a Lesson Sermon titled Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. It includes Psalm 100:3 and a correlative reading from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures addressing mortal life, shells, and Christian Science views on existence.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Joh

Presbytery Camp Set At Camp Frances Beginning June 24

The Southwest Georgia Presbytery annual camp opens Monday at Camp Frances on Chinquapin Plantation. Director Rev. M. A. McDonald leads a faculty including Rev. Wm. McKay Rev. R. T. Gillespie Mrs. W. A. Watt Mrs. W. J. Powell and Rev. Marion Bradwell of Pelham. Rev. Fulton Lytle of Griffin speaks and leads songs. Scouts girls and boys ages thirteen to twenty from Albany Camilla Pelham Climax Donalsonville Cairo Dillon and Thomasville will attend.

Camp Frances Southwest Georgia Presbytery of Presbyterian Church Chinquapin Plantation M. A. McDonald Moultrie

Albany Road Sunday School Notice

The Albany Road Sunday School urges members to be present and invites new attendees. It asks all ladies to remember next Wednesday's Circle meeting and welcomes both young and old to participate.

Albany Road

Second Baptist Revival Services Conclude Sunday Night

Revival at Second Baptist Church ends this Sunday after two weeks. Pastor Rev. F. A. Bone will preach both morning and evening, with Mr. J. H. Harris Jr. directing 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

Bridge Tournament at Glen Arven July 1st 4th

The Glen Arven bridge event runs parallel with the July golf tournament from July 1 to 4. Open to members and non members, players may choose partners, with committee assigning partners if needed. Entries due by 11 am July 1, fee 1.00 per player or 2.00 per couple.

Glen Arven Fraser Mitchell

Anthony Announces Sunday Sermons at Methodist Church

Rev Mack Anthony will preach at the Methodist Church in the morning on Seeing the Invisible. An 8 30 p m union service will feature Dr Atticus Webb speaking on Temperance. The public is cordially invited to attend both services.

Mack Anthony Methodist Church Atticus Webb

Union Temperance Service at Methodist Church Sunday Night

A union temperance service will be held tomorrow night at 8:30 at the Methodist Church. Dr Atticus Webb will deliver the address. he is a noted temperance advocate and former Texas Anti Saloon League superintendent now assigned to Florida. The talk will discuss national intoxicant trends in a calm, one hour session.

Union Methodist Church Atticus Webb Webb

Sound Films at First Baptist Church Wednesday Night

The midweek service at First Baptist Church will feature moving sound pictures titled The Book of Books starting at 8 30 p m. The films portray the Holy Bible as a symbol of faith and are presented through the generosity of Mr E C Mann.

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 message interprets present day conditions with biblical prophecy and outlines signs said to precede Christ's second coming.

T. F. Callaway First Baptist Church Christ Earth

Nehemiah Sermon at Presbyterian Sunday Service

The sermon titled Nehemiah a Work man for God will be given by Rev. R T Gillespie at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. It is the final sermon in the series moved to morning due to a union meeting at the Methodist church.

Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Nehemiah R. T. Gillespie Methodist Church Atticus Webb Anti-Saloon League Gi’ Lespie

Hull reiterates U S aim to maintain Pacific status quo

Secretary Hull at a Washington press conference restates U S desire to keep the Pacific status quo. He commented amid reports of Japanese troop movements into South China across the Hong Kong border. The official stance stressed stability and orderly postwar arrangements in the region.

Hull U. S Pacific Washington United States South China Hongkong

Italian Submarine Reported Captured by Moonstone

The Admiralty announced that a large Italian submarine surrendered to the British trawler Moonstone in the Gulf of Aden after Moonstone attacked the submarine with depth charges. The surrender was reported tonight in London.

London Admiralty Briish Moonstone Gulf of Aden St. Marine

British Scharnhorst Damaged By British Forces

London reports the 26,000 ton German battleship Scharnhorst was damaged by combined British naval and air action. A German destroyer was also hit by a torpedo in the operation announced by the Admiralty and the air ministry.

London Admiralty Air Ministry Scharnhorst

Milk choice for children labeled Play Safe

Marketing line urges parents to choose Stegall's milk for kids, promoting either pasteurized or raw varieties as the safe option.

Stegall

They Paid the Piper in Memphis County Rat Drive

More than 12 000 rat tails were turned in to the county agent in Scotland county drive to curb rats. Merchants offered a one cent bounty per tail, estimating each rodent causes about one dollar in damage annually.

Memphis Scotland County

Bus Schedule Between Tifton Thomsville and Savannah

Bus times listed for routes from Tifton and Tallahassee to Valdosta and Savannah. Timings include morning and afternoon departures with arrivals in Thomville at 7 00 am and Savannah at 2 05 pm and 9 50 pm.

Picedda Thom’ville Savannah Thornville tLvi Atlanta Tiften Albany Bainbridge IRL LRP Loli Pali Alia Dothan Dothan Epaper Monticello Poel Alll Tifton Arriva Tallahassee Valdosta Waycross

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