William Wood Thomas County Man Dies After Illness
William Wood aged man of Thomas County died yesterday afternoon at his daughter Mrs W L Hughes home after several months illness. Funeral at four this afternoon at Primitive Baptist Church with Elders D O Lewis and Roberson officiating. Interment Laurel Hill cemetery with grandsons as pallbearers. He was born December 8 1852 in Colquit county and survived by a wife four sons and three daughters. He was one of the county’s oldest residents and grandfather to John Hughes of EB C Jordan Furniture Co and Mrs Chappel Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wood
W. L. Hughes
Primitive Baptist Church
D. O. Lewis
Roberson
Laurel’ Hill
Mr. Wood
Colquit County
Thomasville
J. P. Wood
Coolidge
A. A. Wood
Pavo
Henry
Wood Tallahassee
W. H. Taylor
Starke
Fla
Wv. L. Hughes
J. T. Redfearn
Jacksonville
Wood
John Hughes
EB. C. Jordan Furniture Co
Chappel Welch
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Picnic at Rock Springs Tonight
Odd Fellows Encampment and Rebekahs plan a picnic at Rock Springs tonight at 7 00 PM. Members are urged to attend with a picnic lunch and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Rock Springs
Rebeccas
Butler Family Reunion Atop the Braswell Home
The Butler reunion was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Braswell on Sunday June 22. Attendees included J. A. Butler of Quitman, J. M. Butler of Pinewood, several Butlers from Everglades Tampa Palm Beach and Monticello, and many spouses and children. The annual gathering will return to the Braswell residence in 10948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Braswell
Nils Shinholster
W. R. Rice
Foley
Fla
Rufus Huckworth
Roy Porter
Perry
Virginia Bethea
Bill Carter
Monticello
J. C. Braswell
Thomasville
J. D. Butler
Green Cove Springs
Launderette Planned for Thomasville by Local Partners
Thomasville will gain a new launderette after a company formed by John A Jack Golden and Jeff Golden Jr remodeling the former Hart’s Grocery and Market building. The plant will be equipped for public service and operations are expected to start in mid July with full details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Jeff Golden, Jr
John A. Jack Golden
Hart's’ Grocery and Market
Electric Waffle Irons and Toasters by Howe Co
T A Futch Howe Co offers electric waffle irons and automatic flame toasters with over forty years of service in Thomasville Georgia. Contact phone 92 for local inquiries and repairs.
Supreme Court blocks Petrillo control on musicians conduct
The Supreme Court bars Petrillo from forcing radio stations and theatres to hire stand-by musicians, a ruling seen as a major liberty issue with potential to curb union practices across entertainment. Georgia tax case upholds a million dollar levy on Coast Line and other railroads. A Broad Street motor accident and traffic signal upgrades, State Market activity, and labor disputes with 10 UMW mines feature in regional news. Truman disappointment over Senate defeat highlights labor law debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrillo
Supreme Court
Georgia
Coast Line
Georgia Railway
Davidson
UMW
Truman
Senate
Visiting relatives and awards noted in brief
Mrs W H McCall Mrs 8 A Mahler Ruth and Sammie Mahler of Newport News Va visit relatives. Dr and Mrs Yee Ken and son Yuki of Canton Chris friends of Dr Kumar of Benares India guests of Dr and Mrs Kumar in Thomasville Ga. Mrs Lucien Sykes condition satisfactory after brain operation at Crawford W Long hospital Atlanta. James Pippin awarded a Georgia Tech electrical engineering scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McCall
8. A. Mahler
Ruth and
Sammie Mahler
Newport News, Va
Yee Ken
Yuki
Canton
Chris
Kumar
Benares
India
Thomasville, Ga
Lucien Sykes
Crawford W. Long Hospital
Atlanta
James Pippin
Georgia Tech
Condition Of Mrs Jennie Dickey In Grave Condition
Mrs Jennie Dickey was reported in critical condition this morning at Archbold Memorial Hospital after a severe heart attack yesterday. Family members are at her bedside as doctors and friends hope the crisis will pass and recovery may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Dickey
Archbold’ Memorial Hospital
Agnes Louise Singletary Weds Charles Rayburn in Quiet Home Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Bob Singletary announce the marriage of their daughter Agnes Louise to Charles Rayburn Saturday June 71st at 10 pm. They exchanged vows at Rev Davis L Kight's home in the presence of Ethel Singletary Charlie Blow and Felton Massey. The bride wore aqua marine dress with brown and white accessories. They will reside in Thomasville where both are employed at Lovetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Singletary
Agnes Louise
Charles Rayburn
Davis L. Kight
Ethel Singletary
Charlie Blow
Felton Massey
Thomasville
Lovetts
City Commission Debates Finances and Gas Plans
City Commission held a lengthy session approving a donation to Thomas County Vocational School and planning a $200,000 school bond sale with sealed bids. They discussed drive in and sewer petitions, year-end finances, and potential gas pipeline developments with ICC negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas County’ Vocation School
Brewton
ICC
Miestune
City Commission
Bids Requested on Pine Slaughtering Plant Property
The permanent receiver for Pine Slaughtering Company invites private bids on 125 acres near Thomasville Georgia with residence packing plant four trucks and all equipment. Separate bids for stand and improvements, personal property, and whole property. Highest bid at July 1 1947 to be submitted for court confirmation. For details contact Receiver C M Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Slaughtering Company
Cc. M. Dixon
Death claims Mrs Annie G Stewart of Boston
Mrs Annie G Stewart of Boston died early today after months of illness. Funeral services are set for June 25 at eleven in her home, with Rev William McKay and Levy Jackson officiating. Interment will be in Boston. Pallbearers include W E B Davis Sam Brooks Ed Cromartie M Harrison Redden Adams John C Powell and others. Mrs Stewart, born December 1873 in Cuthbert Georgia, married R W Stewart in 1902. he died in 1941. Surviving are two sons Russell and Howard of Boston and daughter Mrs W O Young of Monerville, plus three grandchildren. She moved to Boston 35 years ago and started a dairy business with Miss Katie Comfort. she also loved flowers and gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas County
Annie G. Stewart
William McKay
Ievy
Jackson
W. E B. Davis
Sam Brooks
Ed Cromartie
M. Harrison
Redden Adams
John C. Powell
Ben Moody
L. Lundy
W. O. Harrison
C. H .Carson
John Leach
L. G. Hardin
Stewart
Cuthbert Ga
Annie G. Reddink
R. W. Stewart
Miss Mary Wilma Burton to Wed James Knepton Jr
Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Herbert D Burton of their daughter Mary Wilma to James Cannie Knepton Jr. Knepton a 1943 Thomasville High School graduate who served in the Navy, now at Emory Junior College majoring in Pre-med. Wedding set for September 7 at First Methodist Church in Thomasville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert D. Burton
Mary Wilma
James Cannie Knepton
Miss Burton
Thomasville High School
Boston Road
Knepton
Navy
Emory Jr., College
Valdosta
Health department to post grades for city eateries
The Thomas County Health Department will post grades for all eating and drinking establishments in Thomasville and Thomas County. The grading follows the U S Public Health Service code adopted July 10 1945. An inspection in early May gave operators 30 days to fix deficiencies. only 55 percent of requirements were met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas County Health Department
Thomasville
Thomas County
U. S
Combined
Board of Health
Dal Richardson
R. N
Thompson Foundry and Machine Co. Adds Manry Iron Works alumni
Mr. Roland Wilson formerly with Manry Iron Works for about 15 years joins Thompson Foundry and Machine Co. to oversee welding and invites friends to visit. Mr. J. F. Brogdon also from Manry Iron Works joins and offers machine work at the Thomasville Georgia shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Wilson
Manry’ Iron Works
J. F. Brogdon
Manry Iron Works
Thompson Foundry & Machine Co
Thomasville, Ga
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Dee
Steyerman
van Helen
Night-Stripes
SMART
Esquire
Dana Andrews
With Jane Wyatt
Arthur Kennedy
Sam
Levene
Lee J
Cobb
Pathe News
Raita
Nnd
Catherine Craig Rss
Thomas
Waffle
T. A. Futch Howe
Smith Avenue
Agnes Louise Singletary
L. Tt Wall
T.A. Futch
Henry Pepin Olives
Broad St
Mary Wilma Burton
James Cannie Knepton, Jr
Southern Radio Sales & Service
E. Jackson
van Heusen
DeSoto-Plymouth
Thomasville Motors Inc
Desoto
Plymouth
Fletcher St
Three Toms Inn
Gordon Ave
Nellie Hastings
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