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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
11
Archbold Memorial hospital is undergoing minor repairs with several large pieces of equipment replaced by newer models. The left wing facing the front, previously a screen porch, is being enclosed to create two rooms, expanding maternity wards and nursery space. The new area will be air conditioned.
More than 2600 motor vehicles have decals issued since April 1 as Ton City enforces obligatory registration. Clerk Pittman reviews tax books while police check for stickers, aiming to boost license and tax collections with this city plan.
New Shiloh Baptist Church on the Moultrie Road north of Thomasville expects a Homecoming Day on June 26 1949 with dinner after morning worship and dedication of the new Sunday School annex Rev J G Garrison of Ochlocknee will preach and former pastors are invited for fellowship and reunion.
A commission of the North Georgia Methodist Conference notes only 45 ministers needed extra aid last year from a supplementary salary fund. Minimum salaries range 1200 for single ministers and 1500 for those with a spouse, plus 100 per child. Pension payments continue for 70 retired clergymen and widows. The Foundation aims to raise 300000 dollars in 12 months.
Joy Lewis of Thomasville won the post of Comptroller General at Georgia Girls State, defeating Frances Johnson of Brunswick. Other results include Alice Moody elected Governor for the Federalists, June Mundy winning Lieutenant Governor, and Peggy Simmons State School Superintendent.
A 17 year old babysitter in Albany alleges she was assaulted with intent to rape by C A Morris. A warrant was filed by the girl's mother. Morris allegedly threatened her with a revolver and forced her to remove some clothing before releasing her. License traces led to Cairo and onward to Thomasville and Valdosta before ending with Morris in jail.
Patricia Jane Hurst and Hugh Leon Coker were married at Providence Baptist Church in Whigham Georgia on June 19. Officiant Rev Stephen Milfell led a double ring ceremony with music by Mrs Josephine Greene. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Hurst, wore a white dress with pink carnations. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Wilder Coker. The bridegroom serves in the U S Army Air Forces stationed in Orlando Florida.
At Maxwell Field in Montgomery Alabama four Negro soldiers were admitted to a white airman's club and pool, reflecting President Truman's desegregation order. Col Leslie G Mulzer stated no disturbances followed the change and a Negro soldier petitioned transfer to a white unit. the move allows interracial use while dances with white women remained limited.
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