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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1966
Page
1
Mrs Alton Har ison and son Frank and Carey Baker and Mrs James Groovea nd two grandchildren of Oc Johnee return home after vacationing at Vogal State Park. Many relatives visit and travel to several towns for family reunions and visits with kin across Georgia Florida and Alabama.
Jewish leaders and residents urged cancellation of a Met Museum reception for Faisal while lawmakers protest his remarks. Lindsay voiced alarm over Faisal's statement about Jews and allies, labeling it a diplomatic breach. Rep Seymour Halpern and another city official condemned the remark and said the king would be unwelcome in New York.
Detroit AP report notes Rev. Merle L. Mills, president of the Bourhema New England Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists, has been elected president of the church's trans-African vision. The appointment marks a leadership move within the church's international program.
The Thomasville public library remains open at night despite low attendance. Librarian Harriet Mitchell notes some residents may not know the hours. Weekday hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
New TS football coach and athletic director Lee Forehand will outline season plans to the Thomasville Kiwanis tomorrow. He will likely discuss the summer weight lifting program started after term and moving fall football camp from Camp Piney Woods to the high school. Jimmy Chapman leads the program. Kiwanis meets at Glen Arven Country Club.
Tonight at 7 30 the Thomasville Lions Club convenes at Plaza Cafe to clear up monthly business ahead of next week's officer installation. The agenda emphasizes closing outstanding items and preparing for the new club year.
Alan Lipsey of the Thomasville Exchange Club will bring the club’s award winning One Nation Under God program to the Thomas County Kiwanis Club. The 2 30 meeting will be held at American Legion Post 31. The program was chosen as the outstanding project of the year at the state Exchange Club convention during immediate past president George Winslow’s term.
Dodd’s lobbying inquiry advances as Boyd testifies and Dodd concedes possible delays in testifying. Sonnett aims to call about six witnesses, with Klein expected to testify though not by Sonnett. Mrs Marjorie Carpenter, Dodd’s former secretary, is set to testify as ex-employees reveal moving documents to columnists Pearson and Anderson. Boyd recalls trips to Germany and unclear ties to Klein, while David Martin managed Cold War duties for Dodd, complicating the case.
The Thomas County Health Department offers a free diabetes screening clinic on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The painless test shows who is not diabetic in about five minutes and does not diagnose diabetes. If symptoms appear, a referral to a doctor is made for further testing.
Premier Ky sent about 800 troops into Quang Tri to quell pockets of rebellion spreading from Hue. Buddhist resistance at Saigon’s Buddhist Institute collapsed as rangers and 100 plainclothesmen occupied the compound without firing a shot. Police seized a 19 year old suspect in a policeman killing and drafted youths for service. U S units pursued North Vietnamese and Viet Cong on the central coast near Tuy Hoa with 321 Communists killed since Monday. Reports said 48 Viet Cong killed on the ground and about 50 from the air near Mo Duc, with light government casualties.
Ruby Wootten McLendon 79 died Tuesday at her daughter’s home Mrs. Carl Giddens. Services set for 4:30 today at Green Gregory Funeral Chapel with Revs. Julian Base and Everett Jones. burial Pine Crest Memory Gardens. Survives include four sons Autrey and Jamie McLendon of Coolidge and Quyte McLendon Thom asville. three daughters Gandy Thomasville Goodson Barwick Giddens Moultrie. sister Misa Jimmie Wooten Agrmose Beach Calif.. 20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Lizzie H Baggett 83 died at the home of her son Jake Baggett in Cairo She was the widow of Tom B Baggett and a Reno Baptist Church member Services 3 p m Friday at Reno Baptist Church burial Rehberg Family Cemetery Clark Funeral Home Surviving five sons Charlie L N Tom and Jake all of Cairo four daughters Mrs J M Bishop and Mrs Emory Collins both of Cairo Mrs Vasco Lambert and Mrs Ernest Lambert of Havana Fla
Mrs. George J. Callaway died at 72 in Albany on Saturday. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Oakview Cemetery. The deceased, formerly Ann Black, was sister of the late Mrs. Robert E. Burch of Thomasville. She is survived by two sisters in law a brother in law and several nieces and nephews.
Police: a 1963 Volkswagen driven by Joyce Moore Rabon turned onto Fleming Street from W Jackson and collided with a 1954 Chevrolet driven by Doris Hood Zeigler, 40. Both drivers face charges following the Monday crash.
Mrs. Jack Strickland of Aurora Colorado was elected president of the National Ladies' Auxiliary of the American Baptist Association.
David Phillips 48 of 506 Gordon Ave died unexpectedly at home yesterday. A Pottsville native, he lived here three years and was a World War II veteran with three Bronze Stars. He attended Weatherly and Sarasota schools and was a member of Evangelical Reform Church. Survived by wife Doris Cone, mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs Fred Yenisch of Sarasota, and sister Mrs James Shay of Portland. Services by Whiddon Funeral Home.
Atlanta AP report says transit workers vote on a proposed contract to avert a strike over wages and benefits. A midnight strike deadline stands as the negotiating committee recommends approval, with final membership approval still required. Voting occurs on three shifts at 10 am, 2 pm, and 6 pm.
Thomas County Kiwanis Club meets at Post 31 6 30 p m Lions Club at Plaza Cafe 7 30 p m Home League at Salvation Army 7 30 p m VFW Auxiliary at Post home 7 30 p m DAV at 122 N Stevens St 7 30 p m F AM Lodge at Masonic Building 8 p m Alcoholics Anonymous at Presbyterian Hall p m Toastmasters Club at Plaza Cafe 6 p m Friday ceramics class at Youth Center Hut 10 a m Kiwanis Club at Glen Arven 1 p m Senior Citizens Club at YMCA 2 30 p m Shriners 7 p m Executive Committee at Amvets Post 8 p m Amvets dance at Post home 9 p m
The 150000 man Army Reserve first line force will trim summer drills from 72 to 58 per year starting July after eight months of intensified training to prepare for possible emergency deployment. Units must pass combat readiness and other tests during summer active duty training to qualify.
Edwin J. Brach, board chairman of E. J. Brach & Sons Co., left an estate valued at 8.668 million dollars per an inheritance tax return filed in Circuit Court. The figure reflects the company founder's succession and related assets.
The youngest brother, unnamed per state law, was ordered by Juvenile Court Judge J. K. Harper to a training school for delinquents after a June 5 break in at Tucker's Frame and Auto Repair. The 15 year old brother remains in jail awaiting grand jury action. Police Lt. A. L. Butler says further arrests are expected as he reviews more suspects in a rash of city break-ins and robberies.
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