Lois Horne Weds Lt Charles Pearce at Finney General
Miss Lois Harriette Horne of Metcalfe Georgia becomes bride of 1st Lt. Charles A Bill Pearce son of Rev and Mrs A L Pearce of Avinger Texas. The double ring ceremony was held by Chaplain Major Andrew at Finney General Hospital chapel on Saturday evening June 2 at ten o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Horne
Metcalfe
Georgia
Lois ‘Harriette
Charles A
Bill Pearce
A. L. Pearce
Avinger
Texas
Andrew, CG
Aston
Finney General Hospital
Teen Canteen Schedule and Senior Committee Leader
The Teen Canteen will be open Friday 8 to 11 36 p m Saturday 8 to 10 p m and Sunday 4 to 6 p m Mrs J C Thoroughman is the Senior Committee member in charge of this week's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Thoroughman
Metcalfe officer acts as mayor of German town
First Lt. Arthur E. Stringer of Metcalf Georgia acting commander of Co K 320th Infantry jokes he is the “active burgermaster” of the village where his troops are quartered. With the German mayor’s aid he has screened the male population for status and collected 20 Nazi soldiers who had deserted and changed to civilian clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Stringer
Metcalf
Co. K
320Th Infantry Regiment
Tech Sgt Campbell Fought With Patton Army In Europe
Tech Sergeant Robert M Campbell served with the 243rd Field Artillery Battalion supporting General Patton's Third Army across France and Germany. He arrived at Camp Shelby in 1942 and later landed in France in 1944 with the main troops, earning credit for the St Malo action that helped force Col von Aulock's surrender. The unit then moved through Brittany to Brest, Metz, and Moselle Saar campaigns, supporting 16 infantry divisions 4 armor divisions 2 ranger battalions and 2 cavalry groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States Army
Robert M. Campbell
West Jackson Street
243Rd Field Artillery
France
Germany
T/5
Campbell
243Rd
Camp Shelby
Miss
Eastern Defense Command
Fort Bragg
N. C
3Rd Army
248Rd
St. Malo
Col von Aulock
St.Malo
Ivén ‘Aulock
Brittanny
Brest
Std
Metz
Patton
Moselle
Saar
von Runstedt
Belgian Bulge
Sgt Julian Turrentine Wins Combat Infantryman Badge
Sgt Julian A. Turrentine of the 106th Infantry Division in Germany is awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge for satisfactory performance against the enemy. He also receives two Bronze Battle Stars for campaigns in Germany and Northern France. his parents reside at 500 E Washington Street.
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106Th Infantry
Germany
Julian A. Turrentine
Julian Turrentine
500
E. Washington Street
France
Geiger Named Commander of Pacific Fleet Marines
Lt. Gen. Roy S. Geiger is appointed commanding general of the Pacific fleet marine force succeeding Lt. Gen. Holland M. Smith. Geiger, noted for amphibious campaigns, takes over after Lt. Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. was killed at Okinawa. General Smith shifts to head marine training in San Diego, replacing Maj. Gen. Charles F. B. Price who retires.
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Geiger
Pacific Fleet Marines
Washington
Roy S. Geiger
Pacific Fleet Marine Force
Okinawa
Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr
Holland M. Smith
A. A Vandegrift
Marine Corps
General Smith
Marine Training and Replacement Command
San Diego
Calif
Charles F. B. Price
Benes Orders Czechoslovakia Farm and Company Seizure
Prague broadcast states President Benes issued an order confiscating all farms and corporations in Czechoslovakia. The decree signals sweeping nationalization amid wartime or postwar upheaval, affecting private property and economic control nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Benes
Czechoslovakia
Belorg
Atlanta and Thomasville growth plans and civic drive
The piece discusses Atlanta expanding toward a million residents and Thomasville’s potential as a regional distribution hub with rail and truck links, plus a bonded warehouse for merchandise. It notes open house at Thomasville Air Base for bond drive contributors, and mentions civic writings on psychology and local gossip alongside Bartow County’s grand jury calling for the county commissioner chair’s resignation as part of a broader county reform effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Atlanta
Gulf Territory
Traitors and Nazi Collaborators Targeted in Rhetoric
The text labels enemies as Germans and Hungarians and condemns "traitors" and Nazi collaborators of any nationality, reflecting a harsh wartime stance against perceived disloyalty and collaboration. It highlights broad suppression rhetoric and a call for unwavering loyalty.
Mack Robinson Jr Promoted From Private to Corporal
Mack Robinson Jr son of Hager Robinson of Thomasville Georgia has been promoted from Private First Class to Corporal in Calcutta India announced by his commanding officer. He joined the army December 29 1943 and serves as a Medical Technician in the China Burma India theater with a unit of the Base Section India Burma theatre commanded by Brig Gen R R Neyland. His wife resides at 1034 2nd Avenue North St Petersburg Florida.
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Calcutta
India
Mack Robinson Jr
Mgr
Hager Robinson
Rt 4
Thomasville
2Nd Avenue
North
St. Petersburg
Fla
India-Burma
R. R. Neyland
First Lt. Kimbrough Joins Ellington Field Navigational Course
First Lt. Troy H. Kimbrough Jr., veteran navigator and son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy H. Kimbrough of Thomasville Georgia, reported to Ellington Field Texas for an advanced navigational techniques course after service with the 92nd Bombardment Group in England. He earned the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters and three battle stars. He previously worked for Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and has two brothers in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellington Field
Texas
Troy H. Kimbrough
North Hansell St
Thomasville
RAF
Flying Taining Command
Atlantic Coastline Railroad Company
Kimbrough
Buckingham Field
Fort Myers
Fla
Advanced
Selman Field
92Nd
England
San Marcos Army Air Field
San Marcos
Alvin F. Kimbrough
William J. Kimbrough
Revival at Dawson Street Methodist Church Deepens Attendance
The second night of revival services at Dawson Street Methodist Church draws larger crowds and shows growing interest. Mrs M B Johnson plays piano as a volunteer choir leads hymns while Bro Tom Whiting preaches powerfully, urging Thomasville residents to deepen spirituality through daily services at 10 30 a m and 8 30 p m except Saturdays.
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Dawson ‘Street Methodist Church
M. B. Johnson
Tom Whiting
Thomasville
Captain Terry in Halle Germany Parade on battalion anniversary
Captain William H. Terry Jr. of Thomasville Georgia joined a Halle Germany parade on June 1 marking the 817th Tank Destroyer Battalion’s third founding anniversary. The unit served in Belgium and Germany including the Hurtgen Forest and Rhine campaigns reaching the Russian front. He serves as a motor officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Terry, Jr
Germany
William H. Terry Jr
Thomasville
Halle
817Th Tank Destroyer
Belgium
Hurtgen Forest
Rhine
Terry
Seek to Lift Ban on Use of Yarn for Chenille Industry
Dalton Georgia reports Rep M C Tarver and Senators George and Russell will seek talks with War Production chief J A Krug on lifting yarn restrictions for Chenille bedspreads. WPB first banned certain yarns January 15 for army needs, later extending to June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
M. C. Tarver
Walter F. George
R. B. Russell
J. A. Krug
Tarver
WPB
Georgia Labor Dept Official Speaks at Rotary Meeting
At the Rotary Club gathering at the Country Club M. L. Goldwire of the Georgia Department of Labor discussed war work under Title Five of the unemployment code. He explained Veterans Readjustment Allowances and adjustment compensation, noting strong and weak points while answering questions.
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Rotary Club
Country Club
Lewis Wilson
M. L. Goldwire
Georgia Department of Labor
Goldwire
Powell
N. C
Thomasville
Rotarians
Frances Evans
Vashti School
Vashti
Methodist
D. 2. Young
W. J. Powell
S. H. Coker
Truman Holland
Paul L. Maloney
Barberton
Ohio
Paul L. Maloney Jr
C. Hart
George B. Dillinger
John Dixon
William Rumpf
J. D
C. W. Rumpf
Bill McIntyre
Panther Room Serves Half Fried Chicken and T-Bone Steaks
The Panther Room offers half fried chicken and T-Bone steaks from 6:00 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. Dining hours are posted for patrons seeking morning to late evening meals.
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Panther
Farm Bureau Meeting At Courthouse In Thomas County
The Georgia Farm Bureau Thomas County chapter holds its regular monthly meeting at the courthouse starting at four o'clock Saturday afternoon. All members are urged to attend and participate in the business and discussions. An interesting program is planned and a large turnout is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas County
Georgia Farm Bureau
Court House
Glen Arven Tourney to feature golf and bridge events
Heath Varnedoe reports Georgia’s oldest invitation golf tournament returns to Glen Arven Country Club July 2 to 4 for the twenty seventh annual event with a new ladies entry option. The schedule includes qualifying Monday, matches Tuesday, and semifinals and finals Wednesday, plus an Invitation Bridge Tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath Varnedoe
Thomasville
Georgia
Glen Arven Country Club
W. A. Britton Jr
W. A. Roberts
Joe Higgins
Fragmented reminiscences and a cryptic note about a French actor
The passage recalls repeated medals in a same event and a long-ago conversation about a pianist and golfer. It mentions Miss Hoyt not speaking of a past achievement, compares time to moving pictures, and notes a note found after Misa Velez's death claiming Harald was the father of her child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Glen Arven
Lupe
Misa Velez
Harald
Ramond
Lupe Valez Home Sold at Auction in Beverly Hills
Lupe Valez’s 12 room Spanish villa in Beverly Hills fetched 41 750 after a 30 minute bidding. jewels furs and personal items valued over 100 000 were auctioned to curb debts. May Pickford and Charles Rogers watched. about 500 attended.
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Lupe Valez
Beverly Hills
Calif
Pasadena
Virginia Kuppinger
Lupe
Kippinger
Hedy l Lamarr
Weather forecast for Thomasville Georgia June 22 1945
Forecast for Thomasville and vicinity calls for mostly cloudy warm and humid conditions with showers and possible thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight Saturday remains cloudy with showers and slightly cooler. Increasing winds tonight and Saturday. Observation at 8 am reports 76 degree temperature with mixed precipitation totals 1.42 inches this month and 25.12 inches since January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department OF Agricul
Thomasville
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Tax Inc
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Charles Pearce
Mony
Mrs
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Metcelfe
Miami Beach
Thomasville Fertilizer Company
South Broad St
Jigoroomplete
Swift & Compu
S. Broad
Steverman
Just
Grief Timely
Campus Toy
TECH
Gen. Patton
ARMY
Upchurch Bldg
S. Russell Gainer
Sherwin Williams
T. A. Futch Howe
Thomasvilla, Ga
Alrady
Edwin Callaway
Gadsden
Thomasville Air Base
Howard
Dick English
Hole
Bartow
Milt Fleetwood
Mack Robinson, Jr
Troy H. Kimbrough, Jr
Dawson Street
Georgia Labor Dept
Rotary Meet
Farm Bureau
Courthouse
C.B. Keeler
Bill Goodloe Jr
Georgia Tech
Beatrix Hoyt
United Stat
J. C. Pringle
Prudential Insurance Company of America Home
Newark, N. J
Life Insurance Estates
Upchurch
Office
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