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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
8
Fire Chief Albert Rowe showed a reddened face after a clash with police and smoke seen near Terre Haute City Hall. witnesses reported officers observed smoke as he entered the building on city business.
Atlanta officials report 86 Georgians have filed claims for lump sum and death payments under the federal Social Security Act. Joseph Kurphy of the Atlanta Social Security office noted public surprise that the plan is already operative.
In Thomasville Division the United States Court heard a land title case stemming from Bainbridge between Rich and the G. F. A Railroad. Depositions influenced the lengthy trial with a conclusion expected today. Also, L. A. Jeffcoat and Bryan Reynolds received one year and one day for liquor offenses, while two doctors faced Harrison Narcotic Act charges. The Harvey annual reunion near Moultrie marked Father’s Day with a large multi generation gathering at Center Hill.
The Camp Frances report describes daily camping life stressing cooperation and self discipline. A Harlem Night event featured a mock wedding, skits by staff and visitors, Pie Dixon storytelling, opera singing, and birthday celebrations with decorations.
James Gribben Inc has installed a complete line of Firestone tires tubes and auto accessories and now features Firestone products exclusively as part of its stock. Attractive display racks and counters hold the accessory lines available at all times. A large Firestone advertisement appears in this issue over the dealer’s signature. Patrons can now obtain these products at the station.
Hardware and farm supplies seller Leon Pavis advertises quality materials at right prices with tools. Card of Thanks expresses sincere thanks for sympathy and deeds of kindness during bereavement from the Watkins family and relatives.
Chicaro June 24. Witnesses fail to pick Ruth Freed in police showup for the Audrey Vallette Fane slaying. Mrs Freed, wife of Eddie Freed, linked to a near north side club, was paraded with seven other women before detectives after surrendering following a year’s disappearance.
R. V. Walton alias Joe Watts, a white man about 30 from Orlando Florida, was arrested by city police on warrants charging felony forgery. Police say he cashed two checks for $14.40 drawn on a local contracting firm, one at a grocery and one at a dry goods store, and kept the cash.
A large advertisement in today's Times-Enterprise announces Warshaw's Annual Sale starting Friday at nine o'clock and running for ten days. Featured items include dresses shoes ladies hats blouses and other merchandise. The store was closed Thursday to prepare and some items are listed in the ad while others are on display.
The City Court of Thomasville met in the Superior Court room today with Judge Earle presiding. Several prior criminal matters were concluded with verdicts including multiple not guilty findings and several guilty judgments across cases against Mose Milton and Paul Curry among others.
J W Brinson of Wrightsville was chosen president of the Georgia Pharmacists at the convention in Macon on Wednesday. Other officers named include W W Fincher Canton Bonnie Brown Lyons and John White. Thomasville’s C O Moore Warrenton chaired the Board of Directors. Local pharmacist John White is praised for being elected a state vice president.
A group of sportsmen from Mari etta Woodstock and Canton Georgia passed through Thomasville on their way home after several days on the Gulf fishing trip. They report trout were scarce but many other fish were caught. They carried two large barrels of fish on their chartered bus as proof of success.
The Chamber of Commerce committee said the late season caused the annual watermelon festival in Moultrie Georgia to be postponed.
The annual Baptist Young People's Rally will meet at Metcalfe on Wednesday June 30 announced by Mrs Elmer T Horne. The program starts promptly at 10 30 a m and members of the W M A organization and Baptists interested in youth are urged to attend along with visitors in the Association.
Atlanta June 24 Attorney General M J Yeomans ruled that administrators in the state university system may keep student fees totaling over 980000 yearly. The decision upholds a 1935 law directing fees to the state treasury and then to be re allocated by the board of regents to institutions. University authorities warned the plan could force closure of several units.
Beginning July 1 the total funds reach 2 000 000 dollars. Georgia Tech fees total about 260 000 dollars annually and the University of Georgia costs around 350 000 dollars. The Athens summer school is supported almost entirely by fee revenue.
Atlanta boxer Ben Brown, a rising middleweight, trained here for a July 6 bout with an opponent to be announced. He recently beat Carmen Barth before 15 000 fans in Richmond and is likely to face Billy Hood or Texas Joe Dunde.
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