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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1941
Page
7
War-time trade disruptions push U S watch and clock sales up by about fifty percent in South Africa as merchants scramble to meet demand and replace scarce goods.
Treasury Department introduces a Defense Savings Quiz starting tomorrow to help readers understand what the Defense Savings Program means to individuals and the nation. Also notes local ads for Radilos bicycles Cowden Auto Supply and Second Baptist Church officers training. Old newspapers for sale at Times-SRM Office Bun-Three. 10c per bundle.
New York report on the 1941 yearbook of American churches notes 64,501,594 members in 1940, about 49 percent of the population. Largest denomination is the united Methodist with southern branch at 7,377,487. Baptist conventions total 4,949,174.
The Weather Bureau forecast calls for considerable cloudiness with scattered thunder showers today tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures shown include yesterday’s high and low, with month highs and lows noted and precipitation details.
The piece presents a wartime sermon urging faith and resilience as nations brace for conflict. It cites projected German victory, Russian weakness, and European stratagems, noting Churchill’s remarks and Turkey’s stance while predicting U.S. aid to Russia and shifts in global power.
Washington June 23 The federal government halts departure of Italian nationals from the United States to enforce the June 14 executive order on foreign exchange and foreign-owned property. The Justice Department orders immigration and border officers to prevent Italians from leaving until further instructions, mirroring actions taken against Germans earlier.
A group of Baptist Sunday School workers led by Dr. T. F. Callaway left for Degsie Tift College where the Georgia Baptist Convention Sunday School Conference will be held this week. Others from his church joining include Miss Evelyn Lewis Mrs. Callaway Miss Daisy Neel and several others with speakers such as Dr. Tippett Dr. Hamilton Dr. Holcomb and Dr. Ellis Fuller slated to attend.
Miami report says 62 percent of 700 Fleischer Studio cartoon artists are left handed. Dave Fleischer notes lefties show higher success in hand drawing.
Honey rock melons appear on markets with high demand as one wagon sold out its load in thirty minutes. Buyers can purchase a small melon for a jitney from a wagon or store, and the fruit is praised for its chilled full ripe cantaloupe sweetness.
On July 1 1941 all young men who have become 21 since October 16 1940 must register for Selective Service. Thomas County Local Board offices open 7 am to 9 pm at the Thomasville Post Office second floor. The notice instructs men to provide full legal names and precise personal details for local board jurisdiction, address, mailing info, age, birthplace, occupation, and employer.
The Senate adjourned in respect to late Senator Pat Harrison who died after a long Congress career. A special committee will escort his body to Gulfport Mississippi for funeral services Wednesday with more than 30 members planned to travel on the funeral train. Harrison, 59, had served since 1911 and died after abdominal surgery, with President Roosevelt among mourners.
Charlie Powell, well known young citizen, died at his home 816 Davison Ave, West Palm Beach Florida Tuesday afternoon June 16. He was the son of Mrs Roxasiea Powell of North Madison Street and brother of Mrs Jamie H Powell. The body will arrive today at 12:45. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon June 24 at 3:00 p.m. from the Hadley Funeral Home at the corner of North Broad and Webster Streets.
George Rollins a well known citizen of the city and employee of the Kirby Ievans Lumber Company died at John D Archbold Memorial Hospital this morning at 605 a m He lived at 73 East Clay street Funeral services will be announced later by Hadley Funeral Home.
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