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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1931
Page
3
A crowded column blends social quips and diverse items including farming advice, local politics, travel hints, and cultural references. It mentions Georgia roads, the Chatham jail, Florida gas tax, King Alfonso, and other assorted topics as a snapshot of community concerns and wit.
The piece surveys Governor to be Russell's push for state efficiency amid budget cuts and political pressure from department heads and legislators. It also notes President Hoover's proposal delaying German reparations, its market impact, and potential effect on Hoover's reelection prospects.
After Governor Dick Russell’s inauguration the Georgia legislature faces crucial debates on apportionment finance education and departmental issues. A proposed bill would create a governor chaired commission to sell the W and A Railroad, but critics question timing and value of a sale. The piece also notes pressures from public opinion and economic shifts affecting utilities and infrastructure.
Vienna Rotarian Waller of Long Beach California won a prize for traveling the longest distance to the Rotary International convention. He completed 246 holes in 21 hours 15 minutes with an average score noted.
Chicago June 23 The big shots of college golf set out for a pair of unknowns Little Jack Reese of Yale and Husky Randall Ahern of the University of Detroit. They tied in first 18 hole qualifying with 37 36 73 to head a field of 119 as Yale led the team chase with 309, Princeton 310, Harvard 311, Tulane next, while other eastern and national powers competed for the title.
The article reports a split among bridge experts over standardizing bidding practices. Wilbur C. Whitehead and others left Ely Clubertson’s paper to form a group pushing bidding uniformity, while Culbertson Vanderbilt and Scott declined to join. Culbertson wagers a stiff bet that two players he names will beat two picked by Work et al. Also notes Ripley’s declared weekly cartoon earnings and other entertainer income in a separate contract suit.
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