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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1947
Page
5
In a tense scene Pedrick and Rush discuss pressuring Wellwood and a plan to trap Matt. Rush reveals a gun and hints at a double cross while outlining a death confession to frame Wellwood and implicate others in Forge City.
In a tense confession, Rush and an unnamed speaker discuss why one man sought control of Forge City. The motive stems from a longing for power rooted in a history of bullying and abuse, admitting the killer’s plan emerged only after Beau Marr’s death and acknowledging a possible insanity defense.
In Atlanta on June 24 two pitchers dazzled crowds with near no hitters. Bobbly Hoatie of the class AA Texas League held Dallas to one hit in a 4-0 win. Dick Piatnek of Selma in the class B Southeastern League allowed only one hit as Montgomery led 4-0 before Rebel doubled with two outs in the ninth.
In Jackson Mississippi and Fort Lauderdale Florida the high school baseball champions opened play in the Southeastern tournament securing opening wins in the double elimination sectional. Central high of Jackson and another Fort Lauderdale school led the opening games as the event began.
In a tense second round clash last night Jackson's ace pitcher George Boggan hurled strong and Santa Ga powered to a 5 1 victory. Fort Lauderdale beat Science Hill 3 2 in Tennessee action as Johnson City and Atlanta prepare for tonight's decisive matchup with the loser dropping from the contest.
Betty Rogers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alton I. Rogers wed T. Smith Jr son of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Smith at a quiet June 21 ceremony at the bride’s home in Bainbridge. The Rev Moody Booth officiated with family and close friends present. The couple plans to reside at 808 Shotwell Street after a short trip to Wakulla Springs and Panama City Florida. Betty attended Faceville School and Bainbridge High School, while Smith is a Bainbridge High School graduate and Navy veteran.
Miss Betty Rogers bride of last weekend was honored Friday afternoon at a Miscellaneous shower in Bainbridge Georgia. Hostesses were Mrs M H Duke and Mrs B F Gorman with about fifty guests calling. Gifts were displayed on a lace covered dining table with snap dragons and verbena centerpiece. Salad plate and iced tea were served. Out of town guests included Mrs T B Rogers Quitman Mrs B J Jeter of Miami Mrs Hannah Wella of Port Arthur Texas and aunts Mrs J C Newton Quitman and Mrs C B Dempier and daughter Laverne of Houston Texas.
In Hamburg German doctors begin using a milk substitute made from soybean flour and special tablets using whites of fish eggs and steel blood. The tablets can be issued to undernourished people with their food ration.
Today’s games show Georgia Florida league pairings Waycross at Americus Thomasville at Moultrie Tallahassee at Albany Cordele at Valdosta and American League clashes Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston Chicago at Washington St Louis at Philadelphia National League New York at Chicago Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at SepiGhaa Boston at St Louis Southern Association Memphis at Atlante Little Rock at Birmingham Chattanooga at New Orleans Nashville at Mobile.
The marriage of Miss Jewell Henrietta Harvey of Cairo and Pelham to Mr. J Carl Hartsfield Jr of Meigs was held June 14 at the Macedonia Baptist Church Meigs with a candlelight ceremony. The couple plans a honeymoon through Alabama and Tennessee before he returns to work in Americus.
The Tigers opened with wins powered by left-handed arms. Billy Frew earned a 13-2 seven inning victory and Charlie Yohn delivered a nine inning shutout as the staff remained rested after rain delays.
Chicago June 24 AP Joe Dimaggio of the New York Yankees led the fan ballot for starting in back for the July 8 all star game at Wrigley Field. Dimaggio topped with 429,184 nominations and 1,019,998 total votes, ahead of Ted Williams and others contending for the team positions.
Molly Sports in Times and Jesse Cutlar of Waycross Journal Herald arrange a Cordele patch event at the Hotel Colquitt. Writers hope to return to their home towns in time for the evening baseball games.
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