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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
6
The Scott Rotarians staged a radio test yesterday led by W. Fred Scott Jr of WKTG. Members and guests including Ben Grace Reg Hawthorn Bill Flowers Ed Jerger and others answered questions and the finale replayed the broadcast for club amusement.
Masons convene this Saturday at 10:30 a m to conduct the service at the grave of the late H E Dyke. All members are asked to meet promptly in the Lodge Room at Washington WM.
June 23 Donalsonville reports the eleventh annual meeting of the Three Notch Electric Membership Corporation at Dunn's theatre. Arthur Reynolds outlines growth from 600 to 4400 customers since 1939 and assets of 1,576,324 while L Hy-Baughman notes rural telephone legislation and urges member support. Directors present included J H Baughman Gordon Spooner and T P McDonald with new officers elected.
The candidate emphasizes trust and transparency asking voters to compare him with a rival who claims vast yearly funds for state services. He asserts his opponent offers no practical school crisis solution and accuses the other of evasive rhetoric. Thompson portrays himself as open and truthful.
The document presents Thompson's platform on repealing registration laws and expanding schooling with $80 million in new local schools, roads with a Constitutional Highway Board, and public services. It asserts tax changes, pensions, civil rights implications, and a shift of law enforcement away from political influence to curb crime while restoring state authority.
A critical evaluation highlights 2000 political employees and $10 million yearly losses. It cites failed dams, a near-imminent road collapse in Henry County, and a deteriorating route between Barnesville and Perry. It also notes 104 Highway Department staff in the chairman's county and various local scandals and misuses of state resources.
TV schedule rundown lists programs on NBC CBS ABC and others for Friday night including Stars and Starters Talent Show Jimmy Durante Life of Riley Ben Hogan sports segments and Talk shows with notable entries such as We The People Meet The Press and The Draft along with boxing and quiz programs.
Texas will defend its NCAA baseball title tonight in a matchup with Washington State in Omaha. The Longhorns earned a finals berth by defeating Rutgers last night, avenging their only loss in the tournament.
A fragmentary radio timetable lists programs across a day including music segments Morning Melodies World News Parade of Etiquettes and a political speech. The listing shows show times and program titles with several unclear items and partial station cues.
The South Georgia Police Pistol League toured Macon for a pistol match and fish fry with officials from Thomasville and other towns. Awards went to J A McDonald Albany 273 and Caldwell Macon 276. Gallow Columbus led Class A with 285. Epps Macon and Murray Americus excelled in team events.
A small party marked the second birthday of William Wayne A G, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Guests included family members Myland and Jacobson, with cheerful best wishes noted.
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