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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1944
Page
2
Local notices urge buying bonds and supporting the war effort while observers note the shifting European crisis toward Paris and Cherbourg. Propaganda language blends calls to action with warnings of disarmament and wasteful civilian practices amid global conflict.
The piece urges all Americans to invest in the Fifth War Loan, highlighting examples of ordinary people like a son buying a bond for his father and a woman sacrificing earnings to invest. It argues that many overlook small surplus accounts, and that every citizen has a duty to aid financing for victory, condemning slackers and chiselers.
The piece notes sparse public interest in Georgia's state primary amid off year contests and potential upsets. It discusses unknown Senate challenger, district fights against anti labor actions, and possible CIO campaign influence, urging citizen voting duty on a holiday.
A political argument questions broad voter mobilization across all precincts, warning that efforts may dilute impact and raise costs without guaranteed turnout gains. Analysts note uneven engagement and propose targeted turnout strategies.
A June AP report discusses fundraising drives and public finance concerns during wartime. It highlights consumer financial behavior, FDIC limits, and a shift to government bonds, then provides an outline of price control cheating by OPA officials, detailing rackets in gas, meat, poultry, bananas, fish, sugar, lumber, waste paper, watches, radios, and more.
The Capitol pauses until August with lawmakers returning to Chicago for national conventions. Senators seek to streamline Congress by pruning and reorganizing committees. Byrd plans quick action on a bipartisan study of legislative machinery. Green of the AFL urges President Roosevelt to veto the price control extension act citing rent control changes could trigger higher rents.
A Tokyo radio broadcast said wreckage of the B 29 shot down in the June 15 raid on northern Kyushu was exhibited at a Matsuya department store. Reported items included bulletproof glass and a double barreled cannon. The War Department noted one bomber lost, another missing, and two failing to return due to accidents.
Regular evening worship at the Christian church in Bainonage, Georgia, Sunday night features Rev Wilbur Wallace of Tallahassee Florida in the pulpit. Program begins at eight o clock and the public is invited to attend.
Bainbridge Ga June 24 Rev J O J Taylor of Macon will be guest minister at the Methodist Church Sunday at eleven o clock. He has traveled in Europe and was once a missionary to White Russia and is regarded as a leading man of the South Georgia Conference.
Mrs. Miller of Bainbridge Georgia received notice that her husband 1st Lt Melvin M Miller was seriously injured in action in France on June 7 during the invasion. Miller had served four years in the National Guard beginning with the anti tank infantry and later joining a parachute division. He is reported wounded as his family remains in Bainbridge with two young children.
Bainbridge Georgia June 24 all the circles of the First Baptist church will convene at the church Monday afternoon at 3 30 oclock for their regular monthly business meeting with Kathleen Mallory Circle in charge of the program. The Junior Business Women's Circle will meet with Miss Norene Young and Miss Mary Frances Young Monday evening at 8 00 oclock at their home on Indepent street.
Meigs Georgia residents report a string of visitors and short visits. Mrs. James Barrett of Dawson called on local acquaintances. Mrs. Perry Simpson of Pelham stayed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sasser, Monday. The Wilkes family from Bradenton Florida and Allan Drake of Milledgeville were seen in town en route to Thomasville to visit a patient. Other locals, including Mrs. Hannah Johnson, Mrs. QO. Flynt, Mrs. Alma Parker, and Mrs. Grace Sweat, were noted visitors and brief guests across the area Wednesday.
Rev. Michael Manning announces St. Joseph's Catholic church services after the fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday Mass at St. Joseph's is 9 30 with confessions before. Air Field Masses at 8 and 11 are led by Father B S Moscinski Catholic chaplain.
Miami Beach AP reports First Lt. William T. Boyle 24 Albany Ga navigator flew 25 missions in Liberators and Fortresses over Europe earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. First Lt. Frank R. Tiller 24 Dunwoody Ga navigator on Liberators and Fortresses flew nine missions in Italy and Africa earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and air medal.
In 1943 American shipyards repaired serviced or converted more than 23 000 ships as part of wartime effort. The figure reflects extensive activity across multiple yards supplying the Allied navy and merchant fleets.
Meigs Ga June 24 announcement invites all to Sunday School Sunday at 11 oclock from the Baptist and Methodist churches. Classes for all the family under capable teachers and instructors. Every denomination welcome at both churches. Make plans to attend.
The 78th Congress adjourned its six month second session for a five week recess and returns August 1 to chart postwar peacetime plans. Republicans will nominate a presidential candidate in Chicago next week while Democrats plan theirs on July 19. Most work focused on appropriations tax veterans benefits and home front economy, with campaigns already underway.
Lake City South Carolina June 24 One tenth of an acre excess will be allowed for tobacco tolerance on the quota of any one farmer by the U S Department of Agriculture Secretary Sr Charles Green of the South Carolina Tobacco Farmers Association says he has been informed by Senator Smith D SC Several weeks ago the association and Wher groups were successful in having a one fifth of an acre tolerance included in an omnibus bill The bill went to conference and a report was delayed until after the summer congressional recess which began today.
Rev. R. D. Winn presides at 10 A.M. Sunday School with Deacon L. A. Taylor as superintendent. Worship held on the first and third Sundays, 6 P.M. B Y P U. The second Sunday at 7 30 the Children s Day program begins. Reporters Minnie I. Thomas and M. L. Thomas invite all.
St Thomas A M E Church on N Broad and Webster Sts invites the public to morning and evening services led by Rev. F Moore with evangelist sermons continuing through next week. Morning worship 11:30, evening services 7:30, revival daily at 8:30 with evangelist preaching both day and night. Everyone is invited.
Dayton readers learn of Buck Woodward's dog Murphy a Curtiss-Wright test pilot's canine navigator. Murphy reportedly clocks more air hours than many people and barks when pilots err, a remarkable claim amid a page of dog care notes and breed sketches.
10 A.M. Sunday School led by D. H. Williams. 11:30 A.M. Worship service with choir music and a sermon on Christian Objectives. 6 P.M. Epworth League meeting chaired by Mamie Wilson. 7:30 P.M. Evening service with choir music and pastor’s sermon. Reporter E. F. Minor invites attendance.
The notice announces Pastor D. R. Hedgsley and Sunday School at 10:30 with R. Williams on September 5 at 5 PM, and church services every first and third Sunday. Members and friends are invited to attend.
The City-Wide Sunday School Union convenes at Providence M. B. Church on Magnolia street Sunday, opening at 10 a.m. Officials include S. R. Rountree as chairman, C. H. Mitchell as president, Roza M. Farm as secretary, with Charles Mitchell noted. Adv.
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