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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1936
Page
5
A fragment from a 1930s paper includes a mix of ads and editorials about local politics, unemployment, public sentiment, and brief societal observations. It mentions Thomasville baseball, Mrs. Dionne, Zioncheck, Roosevelt, veteran bonuses, Show Boat praise, and cautions about reckless drivers.
Governor Eugene Talmadge told Georgia Democrats he will support the party nominee and platform. He criticized the president and administration but said he will back the nominee after a bitter intra party fight. The piece notes the primary fee dispute and predicts depature of Talmadge loyalists from leadership roles.
The death of Senator Duncan A. Fletcher of Florida in the U S Senate this week is a sad loss for Florida and the nation. A veteran legislator, Fletcher was regarded as one of the ablest and most honest figures in the body, following closely the death of Senator Park Trammell and leaving Florida bereft of two seasoned public servants.
A warning warns that bonus men are being exploited by racketeers with various schemes aimed at veterans. Owners of bonds face risk only if cash is involved. keeping bonds protects funds from government seizure and taxes. The piece notes government awareness of baited schemes and urges caution, especially among southern African American veterans.
A severe hail storm near Pelham Ga on June 20 caused about 1 million dollars in crop losses across cotton corn tobacco and melons. Farms from Camilla to Doeren reported extensive damage including destroyed barns wiped out crops and damaged livestock while Pelham residents noted property damage and downed street lights.
Georgia gathering of about two thousand delegates endorsed Athens lawyer Judge Fortson as keynoter and potential governor candidate opposed to Talmadge. Rivers received 140 votes on first ballot and 154 on second, indicating strong show of support despite not attending. The event drew delegates from across the state, raised funds to cover expenses, and featured press photographers and transparent deliberations.
Adjutant General Lindley W. Camp announced Georgia national guardsmen will begin summer camp on July 11 and end August 16. The 121st Infantry units from Macon to Brunswick will report to Camp Foster near Jacksonville Florida and Camp Jackson in South Carolina under Col. L. C. Pope. The 122nd Infantry units from Atlanta to Eberson will go to Camp Fort McClellan Alabama Camp Williams and Port Oglethorpe Georgia.
Funeral services were held Sunday at four o'clock at the Ochlocknee Baptist Church for William Sanders Barwick a former resident who died suddenly of a heart attack in Immokalee Florida He was born August 30 1871 in Thomas County survived by his wife two daughters and four sons and remembered as a skilled sawmill operator buried in Ochlocknee Cemetery with Whiddon's Funeral Home in charge.
Senate insistence on a separate court delays action on the northern district judgeship measure. Georgia naval stores producers gain a share of war losses, while Fort Frederica and Chickamauga park work advances receive congressional approval. plus river bridge and Cockspur Island title transfers move forward. Pelham notes report local social visits and upcoming departures and relocations in Georgia.
A cooler air mass accompanied gusty west winds and vivid lightning across the sky for several hours last night as the storm peaked to the north. Some rain fell locally but no damage occurred in this immediate section.
William E B Sanders 36 of Ochlocknee died Saturday morning in a Milledgeville hospital from pneumonia after a recent health decline and sanitarium stay. Survived by wife Lois Fain and four children Hoyt Coy Pauline Billie, plus one brother and two sisters. he was a Barnett's Creek church member with deep Ochlocknee family roots and public work history.
Frank L Forester announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Southern Circuit subject to Democratic Primary rules. He currently serves as City Court solicitor and pledges honest, impartial, economical service if elected, aiming to meet voters across the circuit.
George R R Lilly announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Southern Judicial Circuit in the Democratic primary set for September 9, 1936. He pledges faithful, fair, conscientious, and impartial service and notes he will meet as many voters as possible despite circuit size.
Former Georgia representative Tom Tipton announces candidacy for re election to the General Assembly. He credits prior service and pledges to push for better education facilities and stable government in Georgia, thanking supporters for their vote and confidence.
Jesse J. Gainey announces candidacy for Representative in the General Assembly from Tiomins County under Democratic Primary rules to be held in September. He vows to discuss state and sub-division problems.
Atlanta spent Friday visiting Mrs. W. H. Harris. Misses Mary Helen Florence and Emma Hand visit their grandmother Mrs. J. L. Hand. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Smith Jr visit Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pickton. The W C T U holds district meeting at the Methodist Church on June 24 with all-day sessions and church dinner. public invited.
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