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Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

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Local Pair Weds in Surprise Blalock Ward Union

Miss Lucy Ward and W A Blalock Jr exchanged vows on Sunday at 7 30 pm. She is the daughter of C C Ward formerly of Waycross and now living here. He is the son of W F Blalock Sr of Waycross and they will reside in Homerville. Tomato donations interest Times Enterprise readers as W F Quarterman brings two crates from Smith Avenue garden.

W. F. Blalock Sr Waycross Times-Enterpriser W. F. Quarterman Times-Enterprise Smith Avenue John King John BD. Archbold Memorial Hospital

A. B. & C. Announce Summer Excursion Rates

The A. B. & C. will begin their first summer excursion next Wednesday June 24 with round trip rates of $6.00 to Atlanta and $8.00 to Birmingham plus proportional prices to intermediate points. Excursion tickets are valid for return on any regular train leaving Atlanta or Birmingham before midnight Monday June 29. Pullman sleeping accommodations may be reserved at station ticket agents at regular charges.

Atlanta Birmingham

Oliver to tour west for mule market purchases

Dr. W. E. Oliver left Friday for a two month tour through western states to inspect mule markets and secure a supply of quality mules for the regular semi monthly auctions at the Oliver Livestock Stables. He will visit Springfield and St. Louis Missouri Casper Wyoming Denver Rexburg Idaho Ontario Oregon and plans to handle about five thousand head at auctions this season, more than doubling last year’s volume.

Oliver West W. E. Oliver Oliver Livestock Stables Springfield St. Louis Nebraska Casper Wyoming Denver Colorado Rexburg Idaho Ontario Oregon

Boston Woman Injured in Archbold Crash Near City

Mrs M B Alligood of Boston is hospitalized with badly cut and bruised hands and body after a Thursday night collision near Archbold. A truck driven by Mrs H H Drew struck the Alligood auto as it traveled toward Boston. Mr Alligood and Mrs Drew were uninjured. A third car driven by Tommy Pitch was also involved but undamaged.

M. B. Alligood Boston Archbold ‘Memorial Hospital H. H. Drew Allgood Alllgood Tommy 4Itch Alligood Alligoods Drew

DAV Chapter Sets Sept 27 Argonne Day Drive

The Thomasville Chapter No. 28 Disabled American Veterans held their regular meeting at the American Legion Home. They postponed the forget me not drive from July 4 to September 27, designated Argonne Day, marking the 1918 start of the Big Push by American Doughboys to end the war.

Thomasville Wimpy

Western Union Manager John W Reed Dies in Jacksonville

John W Reed district manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company Jacksonville branch died Sunday morning at 9 45 after a two day illness from meningitis. He was 65. Reed was once supervisor in Philadelphia before moving to Jacksonville eight years ago. A sister Mrs Walter W Woodside of Philadelphia arrived before his death and accompanied the body to Philadelphia.

John W. Reed Jacksonville Western Union Telegraph Company Monticello Philadelphia Reed Walter W. Woodside

Rally of Thomas County youths at Baptist Church

The Thomas County Association youth rally takes place at the Baptist Church of Thomasville on Wednesday June 24 starting at 10 30 a m. All Young Women Christians G A R A and Sunbeam groups are invited. The program includes songs playlets reports demonstrations and addresses with a noon lunch.

Thomas County Association Baptist Church of Thomasville Sunbeam

Jones-Jones wedding in Albany at family home

Miss Vivian Viola Jones and Mr. James Emmitt Jones wed Sunday afternoon at the bride’s parents home in Albany. The ceremony featured evergreen and shasta daisy decor, with Rev. Reese Griffin officiating and music by Estelle Jones and Clifford Murphy. The couple plans a Florida trip then residence in Albany.

Clifford Murphy Florida Albany Mr. Jones

Miss Elizabeth Britton to Teach in Shanghai School

Miss Elizabeth Britton daughter of Mrs Rosa Britton of this city leaves Saturday for Ada Ohio to teach physical culture at Ohio Northern University this summer She then goes to San Francisco and on to Shanghai China where she has accepted a two year post as a physical culture instructor at the Shanghai American school Her successful career led to the coveted appointment.

Elizabeth Britain Shanghai Elizabeth Britton Rosa Britton Ada Ohio Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern Leon Mason Greenville Fla Leonore Mosely L. E. Mason Warren Avenue Mason Mildred Milliner Madison Fila Florida State College For Women At Talla Alpha Gamma Delta

Missing Ochlocknee man sought by wife after two weeks

Mrs. D L Benton of near Ochlocknee asks Times Enterprise to help locate her husband D L Benton who vanished from their home two weeks ago driving a Chevrolet sedan and may be in Florida. She says he is hallucinatory and believes someone intends to kill him for land and money. Nine children remain at the farm.

D. L. Benton Ochlocknee The Times-Enterprise Florida

One Man Killed as Coal Miners Battle Sheriffs

In Pittsburgh on June 22 a clash near the Wildwood mine left one striker dead and seven others hurt as about 250 marchers clashed with ten deputies enforcing a court order against picketing. The National Miners' Union led the march with William Foster reported among the leaders.

Pittsburgh Wildwood Butler Consolidated Coal Company National Miners’ Union William 2. Foster Trades Union Unity League

Albany Chapter invited to July lake fish fry

A motion passed to invite the Albany Chapter to a fish fry at Lake Iamonla on July 12. Members were urged to recruit a new member and participate in chapter activities amid war effort references to soldiers and health losses on French fields.

France Albany Lake Iamonla Rew As & Rent

Grandson of Thomas Countian Delights Miami Recital

Donald Rodney Justice five year old son of Mr and Mrs V J Justice of Miami performed in an expression recital by J Worth Hayes of Miami on June 16. The boy known as a noted child orator in the Miami area is grandson of Mr Joe Cook of Boston with parents well known locally. Thomasville friends will be proud of his successes.

Thomas Countian Miami Donald Rodney Justice V. J. Justice J. Worth Hayes Donald Joe Cook Boston Thomasville

City Court Adjourns After One Trial In Civil Calendar

Monday's proceedings report City Court adjourning at 2 o'clock after disposing of the first day's civic cases. Only one trial occurred, brought by W B Cochran Jr against R H Estridge over a paint account. Jury deliberated after 3 pm. eleven other cases were settled. Civil calendar to resume today.

W.B. Cochran Jr R. H. Estridge

Georgia Alabama Singing Convention Set for Thomasville Event

The Georgia Alabama Singing Convention meets in Thomasville next Sunday June 28 at the Methodist Church with visitors from three states and many singers. The event starts at eleven and runs into late afternoon with a lunch break not planned this year. J W Evans chairs the committee and expects a standout affair. Monday marks the year's longest day with heat reaching near 97 degrees and no rain forecast for several days.

Thomasville Baptist Church Methodist Church J. W. Evans

Public Works Spotlight on City Roofs Water Mains and Boulevards

The article reports rapid progress on the Pick-Ups Roofing Colored High School project with foundations and roof work underway and sanitation upgrades in place. It notes a large water main contract to Greenwood, direct connections to buildings, fire protection, and a project valued over twenty thousand dollars. It highlights widespread home construction, strong rental demand, and extensive Pine Tree Boulevard improvements widening and grading routes around the city toward the Dixie Highway.

Colored High School Messrs J. M. Culpepper Greenwood City McGrew Pine Tree Boulevard Cairo Polo Field Cameron Forbes Neel Place Boston Road Pavo Road Dixie Highway Cairo Road Winter Estates

Markets at a Glance Leads with Steady Cattle and Strong Bonds

Markets at a glance show work stocks and foreign exchange holding firm. Cattle move steady to lower while hogs rise. Bonde and Kimyanee curb noted as strong. Portor and Tage cage set firm.

Kimyanee Curb Strong Bonde, Strong Foreign Exchange Porter Her A Fea Tage Cage

New Orleans Spot Cotton Ends Steady Up Amid Higher Prices

In New Orleans on June 22 spot cotton closed steady with a 66 point rise. Sales reached 644 bales while low middling held at 9.58 cents per pound and middling at 9.68, with good and middling around 10.418. Receipts were 372 and stock 648,370.

New Orleans

Chicago Grain and Provisions Prices and Quotes

Market rounds from Chicago show bid and offer quotes for grains and provisions. No. 1 wheat and corn varieties listed with highs lows and closings. oats rye and barley prices noted along with lard ribs and bellies. St Louis cash grain prices cited with wheat and corn quotes and finishing with corn July close.

Chicago St. Louis T. Louis

New York Poultry Prices Dressed Steady

New York poultry markets report steady dressed meat prices on June 22. Chickens fetch 25 to 36 cents per pound fresh or frozen fowls 17 to 25, old roosters 12 to 17, turkeys 25 to 32 fresh or 36 to 45 frozen, ducks 18 cents per pound fresh.

NEW York Poultry New York

Moultrie Hog Market Prices Reported

Market figures as of Saturday June 20 1031 list No 1 packers 6 25 No 2 packers 5 75 No 1 ples 5 25 No 2 ples 5 25 Roughs 4 75 with numbers shown in dollars per hundredweight.

Packers

New York Call Money Rates Steady On June 22

New York call money steady at 1 1/4 percent for all day. Time loans for 60 to 90 days quoted at 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 percent. 4 months at 1 1/2 percent. Prime commercial paper 2 to 24. Bankers acceptances unchanged with 30 days 1 7/8, 60 to 90 days 1 1/2 to 1 3/4, 4 months 11 1/8 to 1 1/4, 3 to 6 months 1 4 to 1 4.

New York Call Money

Sugar market quiet with firm undertone in New York

New York sugar drifted with a firm undertone as refiners showed interest at 3.35 for spot sugar while buyers held from 3.38 to 3.40. No sales were reported. Refined sugar unchanged at 4.55 for fine granulated.

New York

Turpentine and Rosin Market Report from Savannah

Savannah notes a turpentine firm showing sales 4834-51 receipts 687 stock 365174 with no shipments. a rosin firm reports sales 861 receipts 2250 stock 213929 with no shipments. Quotes list various grades and prices including B D F G H 1 K M N WG WW X with ranges.

Savannah

New York Butter and Cheese Market Overview

New York markets report butter production and pricing with firm creamery demand. Butter totals show 7,816 units with higher extra grades and scoring around 24 to 92. cheese output at 142,486 with state wide milk flats and fancy grades.

New York

Chicago potatoes market steady on good stock notes

Chicago June 22 report shows potato stocks steady with Louisiana Texas Mississippi and Arkansas supplies described as good. Prices quoted for cobblers and fancy Texas ranges highlight losses for decayed stock with typical per cwt figures around 1.25 to 1.50 and regional bids around 2.25 to 2.55 for North Carolina cobblers.

Chicago Louisiana Texas Mississippi Arkansas North Carolina

Cotton seed futures close steady with mixed meal gains

Memphis Tennessee June 22 Cotton seed futures ended quiet with June through January bids listed from 21.00 to 21.50 and October at 20.00. Cotton seed meal futures closed strong with bids from 21.90 to 22.00 and sales reported at 600 rogy.

Memphis Tenn

Chicago Livestock Prices and Bids Report

Chicago livestock market notes hogs at 58 000 head fairly active mostly 15 higher with various weight ranges pushing up to 7 60 per cwt. Cattle about 21 000 steady to 25 lower on slaughter stock with steers 7 50 to 9 00 900 to 1100 pounds and cows 4 00 to 6 00 per cwt. Stocker and feeder cattle reported 6 00 to 7 50 for 500 to 1050 pounds.

Chicago Livestock Chicago

Physician and Merchant In Pistol Duel Kills Fleming

In Georgetown Mississippi on June 19 Dr J H Woods a 58 year old physician and W D Fleming a 55 year old Rockport merchant fought a pistol duel on a downtown street. Fleming was fatally wounded and Woods was shot in the head and hospitalized. Authorities say long standing ill will existed between them and that Fleming’s wife had been a patient of Woods. Fleming leaves a widow and a daughter.

Georgetown Miss J. H. Woods W. D. Fleming Rockport Fleming

New Auditorium Plans Improve Seating and Access

The draft outlines a new auditorium with lawn seating for about 7150, replacing the prior limited space. Completion aims for mid August to allow fitting and installation before school opens in September, expanding capacity beyond the current 150 seats.

Oa Ua Eibeerus

Those Who Come and Go Mondays Personals

Local society notes list visitors and travelers in town from Charleston Birmingham Jacksonville Houston Palm Beach Guntersville and Washington. Several families announce trips and summer plans including camps in North Georgia and visits to relatives in Florida and Maryland. A birth is announced for Mr and Mrs John King at Archbold Memorial Hospital.

Monsel Bracey Guntersville, Ala Florida Harry Ainsworth Harry Ainsworth, Sr Athens Y. Camp North Georgia Mountains

Colored Knights of Pythias to Meet in Thomasville Next Month

Thomasville merchants support preparations for the Grand Lodge Colored Knights of Pythias Georgia convention week of July 12. An expected large delegation will attend July 12 opening session with Mayor Hay welcoming the city. Organizers project economic benefits from a 500-person encampment and lodge delegates, as funds are sought to cover expenses.

Thomasville Grand Lodge Colored Knights of Roses Rabins Tybee’s Dade Gora Ete Knight's of Pythias Brn

Hoover plan sparks optimism and debate in congress

The article reports on reactions to President Hoover's proposed reparations plan with comments from senators Borah Couzens McKellar and others. It notes support from ambassador Dawes while Collins and Garner voice concern about legislature and moratorium implications. Also mentions recent local social notes and visits.

Senate House Congress Hobiison Arkansas Garner Texas Borah Idaho Laguardia New York Couzens Michigan Hoover Black Alabama United States Europe Great Britain Charles G. Dawes McKellar Tennessee

In Memoriam of J. L. Carter 1931

The notice honors J. L. Carter who died June 4 1931 and rests in Henry Cemetery. Written by his daughter Mrs Minnie Benton it recalls his sudden passing and faith in Heaven with verses about opening gates and reunion.

J. L. Carter Henry Minnie Benton

Letters by Starr Faithfull to Dr Carr surfaces in court records

New York reports three letters from Starr Faithfull to Dr G Jameson Carr appear in court records. The letters move through a detective lens with references to witnesses and vital information.

Starr Faithfull Doctor Carr New York G. Jameson Carr Nason County F Teday

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