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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1949
Page
7
Jeff tracks a missing specie box along Cougar road and across a creek. A masked horseman dives with the heavy box, but Glenn Gleason reveals himself at the ford and knocks Jeff unconscious as the scene ends.
Atlanta June 2 AP The Georgia legislature may be asked to refund counties for money spent on re registering voters under the new administration backed re registration law. Governor Talmadge signaled plans to seek reimbursement from the legislature. County officials had urged halting re registration due to prohibitive costs.
Mr E S Bolton Jr and Mr A L Bacon schedule events. Miss Clara Hargrave returns from Bradenton Florida with family. Mrs W D Hargrave and daughters also travel home. Miss Mary Hargrave taught in Bradenton and visits Thomasville. Mrs Clo Cranford and Mrs M T Sampson attend sewing at the Center. Mrs Howard Dougherty and daughter Maureen return to St Petersburg. Red Cross and Disabled American Veterans host Tuesday night ping pong at the Center with prizes. Movie tonight Hell Fire stars William Elliott and Marie Windsor plus a comedy.
The New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church at Wright and Stephens holds song services led by Rev. F OD. Martian Jr. The Thomas County convention meets there Friday night and all day Sunday. Everyone is urged to hear the gospel in songs.
Mrs. Carlton Stewart newly installed Auxiliary president presided at the June meeting of Post No. 222 Auxiliary delayed from the second Thursday. Reports were given on finance treasurer secretarial and Girls State selections. delegates highlighted a regional convention. plans discussed for child welfare camp and other committees with remarks on members and guests.
Mr Henry Mitchell died yesterday after a short illness at the home of his son in Moultrie where he had been living. Funeral services will be held at 4 PM Thursday at Sueur Plantation with interment in the family cemetery. Born June 6 1861 he was a longtime farmer and county commissioner, part of a prominent Grady county family with nine children and many grandchildren.
Local letter carriers and wives hosted a dinner here with visitors from Moultrie. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. R. Summersford Jr and others while discussion covered post office changes after a recent inspection and plans for the state convention in Columbus July 23.
Hostesses offered delicious ice cream and cake which was greatly enjoyed by attendees, adding a sweet highlight to the event.
The Exchange Club heard a film titled Unemployment Insurance and You presented by Bob Oakman of the Army recruiting service and shown at the YMCA building. The 25 minute educational film explained phases of the Unemployment Insurance Act affecting workers and employers as part of the national and state social security program.
Clarence Jackson, 35, asks New York’s Appellate Court to halt a local ruling ordering his return to Georgia to serve a 20 year burglary sentence. He cites alleged brutal treatment at Ben Hill Camp near Atlanta and danger on return, while judges note no evidence of cruel or inhuman punishment. The case was submitted to Justice Peck.
A 1940s advertisement touts Devoe One Coat House Paint claiming thorough protection and fast results with a single application. The copy emphasizes durable finish and time savings for homeowners and builders.
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