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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1944
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes describe sudden chaotic flight through fields in France and Poland during 1940 as retreating forces spooked civilians and scattered across the countryside. The passage notes widespread panic and displacement amid advancing combat.
Two fire alarms were answered by the department. At 216 W Jackson street a motor overheated causing smoke with minor damage at a watch repair shop. In Wise quarters between Cecil and Ray streets a house burned to the ground with little saved.
Pavo Georgia June 24 The Finney General Hospital Band performed for a Thomas County Fifth War Bond Campaign event attracting several thousand dollars in bond purchases. Local civic leaders welcomed the band and speakers Sgt T Tanner and Sgt Allen hosted a program featuring Pvt Scarborough and Captain W E Seymore discussing overseas service, Pacific battles, and homefront support. The school auditorium was nearly full and refreshments followed, with local officials and committee members named for the drive. Betty Lou Carlton returned from Edison after a visit with her aunt.
Residents recall a record heat wave with temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 degrees. Martins nest in a Jefferson street oak by the courthouse as farmers report drought damage reducing corn yields. Green tomato pickle becomes a seasonal staple while city finances rely on cash from the Water and Light plant to fund sanitation programs.
Mr and Mrs Odis Johnson returned from Chicago where they attended Kiwanis International annual convention. Georgia sent twelve delegates and Thomasville Kiwanis club earned first honorable mention in club achievement while West Hollywood California won the Cup for first place. The Johnsons enjoyed their trip to the Windy City.
The G S O girls and Junior hostesses traveling to a birthday party are asked to meet at the U S O on Monday at six o clock.
The University of Rome occupies 40 acres, expanding campus boundaries and impacting surrounding land use. Local officials confirm the area taken includes academic and facility sites and may influence zoning plans.
U S Department of Commerce report from Thomasville Georgia notes fair today with continued heat and a hot period tonight and Sunday. Observation at 8 am shows 73 degrees. Precipitation 0.90 inches in last 24 hours, 0.91 inches since month start. month totals reflect long term records.
An Acme truck traveling Monticello Road was struck by a car carrying two Finney General Hospital pass patients. Driver Jacob Dillon Anderson of Jacksonville suffered severe injuries and rib fractures but is expected to recover. Soldiers Robert Bruce McGregor and Patrick B West sustained head injuries and bruises but are not expected to have serious outcomes. An state patrol and local authorities opened an official investigation.
Readings from the Federal Reserve Bank through June 21 show Thomas County has collected 316 028.25 dollars toward a county quota of 830 000 dollars with an FE series target of 380 000 dollars. Two days of sales would raise the total, but the halfway mark remains distant, prompting calls for intensified effort.
Mrs. Cliff Yarbrough and her daughter Ann Jane of Edison Georgia stay with Mrs. Yarbroughs parents Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Rehberg on Hansell street. Mrs. Rehberg has been ill for two weeks. Drifting home tonight is son Clifford Yarbrough Jr from Emory University for a short furlough from the V-12 naval training course.
Pfc. James M. Delaney writes to his mother Mrs. S. Delaney describing being among the first troops to enter Rome. He recalls the joyous crowds, the sense of victory, and notes one year of overseas duty had just passed.
The Times Enterprise begins a daily series on rent control drawn from the Office of Price Administration catechism. This first installment answers basic questions about how rent control will affect Thomasville and Thom as County, outlining the regulatory framework and how information will be published as space allows.
Evictions under the Emergency Price Control Act and Rent Regulations fall into direct local-court actions or require an area-office certificate. Grounds include nonrenewal on short renewals, unreasonable denial of access, violation of substantial obligations, nuisance or illegal use, extensive remodeling, landlord use, nonpayment of rent, and expired leases with unlawful subletting.
A well known young colored girl formerly from this city and Jacksonville Florida died at her Florida residence after a short sickness. She was the daughter of Alfred and Georgia Graham. Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at Bethlehem C M E Church with the pastor officiating. Hadley Funeral Home in charge.
The colored community mourns a longtime resident and St. Thomas A.M.E. Church member who died Thursday afternoon after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Clyde Smith and three sons Chas Smith Johnnie Smith overseas in the U. S. Army and Robert Smith of New York City, plus two daughters in law Delt Smith and Willie Macross. Hadley Funeral Home handling arrangements. funeral set for Sunday June 25 at 4 p.m. at St Paul Church on Moultrie road with Reverends Frank Moore and J. J. Strickland officiating.
Camp Frances fills all cots and forks with Girl Scouts from Thomasville Tallahassee Cairo Quincy and nearby towns. The current camp period ends Wednesday July 5 with two more sessions this summer. No Visitor's Days. parents urged to note. Pony Express letters from Mary Smith and Tim keep contact with families. Applications for final period July 19 to August 2 are being accepted at Route 2 Thomasville Ga.
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