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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1964
Page
5
A vigorous rally by rails and strength in AT and other techs fuels a broad market rise. The Associated Press average up 7 to 3089 at noon, Dow up 3.98 to 826.68 as Penn RR and AT&T gain, while cigarette labels face health warning rules. Atlanta produce summarizes seasonal readings and prices.
A Thom asville man Homer Branham 58 of 906 South St was charged with arson after allegedly throwing a lit match on his sister Nettie Smiths porch causing a flash fire that damaged her house and burned her feet. The incident followed a night of four fires with minor damages in the city.
Hog receipts across Georgia and surrounding states show gains of 25 cents with mixed price ranges for U S barrows gilts and sows at Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Dothan plus Jacksonville Yes buyers report steady to lower action at Chicago with barrows gilts and sows. Georgia cattle auctions report receipts of 2030 cattle and calves across Atlanta Camilla Macon Nashville and Sylvania with steady to firm pricing for slaughter cattle and calves and feeders showing varied gains.
Russell H Davis 56 a native of Thomas County Georgia and longtime New York resident died while on a vacation in Crystal River Florida Survived by wife Maria three sons Russell Bobby and Ray Davis Miami one stepson John Billovits New York City one daughter Suzanne Davis Miami two brothers Clifton G Davis Lake City Maurice H Davis New York City two sisters O W Sparks Gainesville J D Huddleston Boston and E M Purcell Crystal River father Gordon Davis Crystal River Strickland Funeral Home handled arrangements and Crystal River Baptist Church officiated
C. E. Goldman 17 died today at Archbold Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Son of W. E. and Naomi Goldman, he was born in Brooks County and lived most of his life in Pavo. Survived by six sisters, one brother, and a grandmother. Funeral at 3 pm Thursday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Eason officiating. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Dekle Funeral Chapel in charge.
Downtown Cairo traffic remains slowed as Atlantic Coast Line Railroad widens Broad Street crossing over 8,000 vehicles per day. Heavier rail is laid on the main line and the street level at the crossing is raised, with closures during lighter periods. completion may occur next week.
Lions Club installs new officers at 8 p.m. at Legion Post 31 with a ladies night program to follow. Exchange Club repeats the ceremony Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the Elks Club. Thomas County School Supt. Charles McDaniel to become Rotary president at a Glen Arven luncheon with Dr. William King and Elder Harley Chapman. New board members include Art Albright Herschel Clay Pat Fenlon Joe Feinberg Robert Jinright and Harris Pope. The Middle South Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District is named outstanding in 1963 Goodyear awards with Beasley named outstanding farmer-cooperator and 103 districts to study conservation on a 14 000-acre Arizona farm.
Fire Chief G P Webb returns from the Southeast Fire Chiefs Association meeting in Atlanta with plans to expand rescue operations in Thomasville. He was impressed by the discussions and expects to receive detailed plans to guide a local rescue program. Currently the department has some rescue equipment and off duty volunteers assist.
Charles Dowell of the Social Security Administration cited that Thomas County has 4,400 residents on benefits totaling $221,000 a month. He noted the Thomasville office is among 600 district offices processing claims for payment, with C. J. Rehberg introducing Dowell.
Bobby Singletary will present a film on tires at the Thomas County Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday at 6 30 p.m. at Legion Post 31 Home. Directors will meet after the program.
U S Civil Service Commission to administer a Peace Corps Placement Test July 11 at centers nationwide including Valdosta Albany and Tallahassee post office buildings. Questionnaires available at local post offices. test measures aptitude for service overseas in regions such as the Far East Africa and Latin America. Local Lions and Exchange Clubs to hold officers installation and ladies night for members and guests.
Police awaited autopsy results to determine the cause of death of 2 month old Patricia Anne Simmons. The infant daughter of William Henry Simmons and Emma Grace Simmons of 326 Oak Street died after hemorrhaging from the mouth. The child was born at home with a mid wife delivering and no doctor present.
Cloudy warm conditions with afternoon thundershowers across southwest Georgia through Monday. Winds 6 to 12 mph shift NW by Thursday. Normal temperatures around 71 to 92 with about 0.34 inches rainfall today through extended outlook.
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