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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1961
Page
7
Jay Kendall, 79, of Averill Park near Albany, endured five days wandering in woods and swamps after getting lost while fishing with a companion. He drank brook water, rationed Life Savers, trapped a bear with trout, slept under trees during rain, and finally found an unoccupied camp to recover.
A dense listing of daily programs across channels including CBS NBC and local timings. It catalogs morning to late evening shows from Captain Kangaroo and Love of Life to gunfire dramas and news segments with dates and station identifiers for Albany channel 10.
A dense listing of WALB programming across Wednesday to Friday, including Sgt. Preston of the Yukon, Georgia Report, Huntley Brinkley, Wagon Train, The Price is Right, Kraft Mystery Theatre, It Could Be You, Huckleberry Hound, Bat Masterson, The Life of Riley, Outlaws, The Lone Ranger, Bonanza, Western Theatre and more with times and some show titles echoed in local airplay.
Thomas county farmers and Georgia State Farmers Market patrons were cautioned about confidence men operating locally. A $4000 theft at Valdosta Farmers Market and reports of crook games involve a six foot tall dark man with facial hair accompanied by two white men. Authorities fear they follow watermelon buyers north from Florida.
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur announced he will leave New York on July 1 to attend the 15th anniversary celebration of Philippine independence in Manila on July 4. He indicated plans to go fishing again, offering little comment as he scratched his head and winked.
Kiwanis members in Thomasville raised funds at the first annual Gas-o-Rama held at Gulf Service Station. Attendants pumped over 7 000 gallons in 14 hours and proceeds will back Kiwanis youth efforts including a 1961 scholarship fund.
Thomasville delegates head to Macon for the Georgia Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars convention. Post 4995 members listed among attendees and guest speakers include Lt Gov Garland Byrd former Gov Marvin Griffin Maj Gen William Hefley and James W Cothran. The department reports 20 444 members and gains plus four new posts.
Coffee Construction Co. of Eastman won a $752 102.52 contract to grade and pave over seven miles of U S 19 in the Ochlochnee Meigs area as part of Georgia's 1961 highway program totaling 11 252 million across 27 counties. The project creates a four lane route to the Florida line beginning at State Route 188 east of Ochlocknee and extending to near Meigs.
The annual reunion of Jasper Davis descendants, pioneer Thomas County residents, will be held Sunday at Big Creek Church on the Moultrie road. Mrs. H. R. Bannister will host under the rotation of honor. Dinner will be served on the church grounds with relatives from far and near expected.
Today weekly dance at Amvets Post home. Monday city commission at Municipal Building at 7 90 p.m. Moose Lodge at Carroll Hill 7 30 p.m. Civic clubs league at Rose Lanes 8 p.m. Class of 42 planning meet Hotel Scot 8 p.m. Tuesday exchange club Hotel Scott 1 p.m. Junior Chamber at Chamber offices 7 30 p.m. Industrial League at Rose Lanes 1 30 p.m. Elks Lodge at Elks home 8 p.m. Odd Fellows at IOOF Hall 8 p.m.
Jim Pettigrew explains his long hours in a lighthearted way while inviting customers to 104 N. Madison St Thomasville Ga to buy from his Jim's Jewelry Store. He notes clocks jewelry and watches are sold from an incomplete stock at an 8 cash discount with no pressure to buy.
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