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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1944
Page
3
In Candlewood, tensions flare after a murder and disappearances as Gil, Dirk, and others clash over a supposed beaver clue and Adelaide's condition. A late night alarm and a balcony watcher suspensefully end the scene, leaving readers awaiting the next installment.
Border belt tobacco growers plan protests to the U S Tobacco Association sales committee in Raleigh on Monday. They oppose curtailment of sales time as the association prepares to set hours and opening dates for the flue cured markets at its annual meeting.
Washington reports the 176th Infantry Regiment at Fort Benning Georgia and the 246th Coast Guard Artillery are in the process of deactivation and redistribution due to military retirements. No further details were provided.
The proposal to cut one set of buyers and sales time by about 20 percent is argued to work to the detriment of farmers, threatening earnings and market access.
A garbled timetable lists multiple departure and arrival times between locations including Dothan and Waycross. The readable entries show early morning and late evening slots, with inconsistent minutes and typos.
Lt. William Ziegler outlines the new GI ten dollar War Bond at Finney General Hospital. Members of the 1498th Service Unit hear the plan for allotment based sales, continuing installments until paid, with bonds priced at seven fifty for a ten dollar bond.
Finney General Hospital supports the Fifth War Loan Drive in Coolidge Pavo and Colquitt by supplying the 395th Army Service Forces Band. Veterans Capt David B Howard Lt W Clark Wright and Sgt Charles Allen head two rallies sharing combat experiences and nurse perspectives to persuade residents to buy bonds.
A political notice from George R. B. Lilly seeking reelection as Solicitor General of the Southern Judicial Circuit. He states intent to run in the Democratic primary on July 4 and asks for votes and support, promising faithful and impartial duties if re elected.
Two Thomas County candidates indict their records and pledges. A. B. Hart seeks re election to the Georgia House of Representatives pledging cooperation and reforms. Roy Segler, a lifelong resident, runs for one of the two seats urging support in the July Fourth primary.
The candidate asks for support and votes in the July 4 primary to represent the county in the General Assembly. He promises to push for a funded state budget, improved department finances, and annual funding for schools to ensure monthly appropriations.
The bank will award a $25 War Bond to a patient, civilian, enlisted man, or officer connected with Finney General Hospital on Monday afternoon June 26. Lt. William Zeigler announced the plan, with H. B. Gurley drawing the winner during the Finney Matinee broadcast between 2 and 3 pm. Col. S. M. Browne will present the bond at the microphone if the winner is on post and reachable.
Miss Mildred Deveraux of Thomasville will host a Finney General Hospital birthday party for enlisted men and patients on Monday June 26 at Shepard's pool. Lt W Clark Wright says the event features a 7 pm start with dancing, a birthday cake, pool swimming, and partners for those not bringing spouses.
AP reports OPA Administrator Chester Bowles hints most meats may stay rationed in July with only a few changes. He notes an official July ration point values announcement will come late next week. Currently beef steaks and roasts are the only meats rationed.
Clifford Adams died Thursday afternoon after a weeks illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from Clark and Gilmore chapel with interment at Magnolia cemetery. Louise Hudson died Saturday morning at John D Archbold Memorial Hospital after brief illness. Funeral arrangements are pending as relatives arrive. Clark and Gilmore Funeral Home in charge.
Jesse Danna of New Orleans controlled the Crackers in a second game as seven scattered hits fed his win. Little Rock's Travelers split a doubleheader with Knoxville 5 to 4 and 4 to 3, overcoming a deficit in the abbreviated seven inning first game. The Smokies hit 15 times against Al Treichel and Joe Callahan, with Danaher and Rebel triples. Memphis edged Nashvil.
Fire threatened Birmingham City Hall as flames consumed the third and fourth floors. More than 24 companies fought the blaze through midnight, bringing it under control two hours later. first and second floors suffered water damage. City officials estimated the building and contents at substantial value with damage yet unmeasured.
A British port reports the sea mule, a new Allied invasion craft. It functions as a tow and push vessel, cheaper to build, easily assembled in five parts at invasion ports for cross channel use. The craft drafts two feet, carries a five man crew, has two strong engines, and is virtually unsinkable.
Washington reports the Rules Committee urged a special Senate House panel to study ways to streamline Congress but no action will occur until after recess. Senators Byrd and Maloney plan a quick vote on a six and six member study panel for the legislative machinery.
In Chattanooga the Lookouts defeated the Birmingham Barons 6 to 2 in a high scoring game. The win gives Chattanooga a two to one edge in the series as Reggio and Salvatierra homered for the Vols and Ville 7 to 6.
Bright color pattern offers a sundress jacket and separate skirt with an easy sew design. Includes transfer and embroidery instructions. Sizes range from 12 to 44 with yardage estimates for size 16 and note on fabric widths.
The notice promotes a needlework pattern collection with decorative motifs for linings and garments. Send twenty cents for patterns to Times-Enterprise Pattern Dept New York. Include size name address style number. Also offer fifteen cents for Marian Martin Summer Pattern Book with 32 pages and easy styles. Do not mail to the Thomasville address. mail to the New York address above.
Washington June 2 AP The Office of Price Administration will set price ceilings on 1941 used jeeps though no sale date is given for public purchase. A three year old jeep sold as is would run about $600 plus transport. Reconditioned with guarantee would cost around $750 plus transport.
A readable OCR fragment presents a dense list of clues and definitions with scattered numbers and terms. The piece resembles a crossword or puzzle content page, with references to animals tools items and language elements.
Train timetable lists arrivals and departures from Montgomery Savannah Atlanta and Jax with Southland and Southwind services. Includes daily patterns May 3rd and May 4th with mentions of sleepers and connections to Detroit Chicago and other points. Wicket and ticket agents cited with phone numbers.
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