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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1927
Page
1
A collage of local observations and witticisms from the Thomasville Times Enterprise includes social notes on politics, street conditions, Girl Scouts interest, remarks on Georgia politics, Fourth of July plans in Fitzgerald, and light quips about public life and figures such as Lindbergh and the King of Spain.
Governor Hardman succeeds after a hard fought campaign against John N Holder. He is experienced in civic life and government, comes with a clean slate, and will appoint friends perhaps leading to spoils system claims. The state faces taxation reform and highway needs as priorities.
A Georgia editorial defends colleges against reports of widespread student drinking. It argues the claims are exaggerated or false, noting drinking was higher two decades ago and that most students drink moderately. The piece cautions against broad generalizations without solid evidence.
The piece urges Governor Hardman to act on a plan to fund and speed a highway program while reforming state taxation. It lauds his leadership, notes paving plans secured by bond validation, and outlines three main streets North Broad Madison East Jackson Lee for future work and congestion relief.
The article reflects on the umpire's difficult role in sports, noting the lack of glamour beyond a salary and the frequent razzing from fans. It argues umpires deserve some respect for facing criticism from those without the knowledge to judge calls.
Reverend Chas M Meeka leads Sunday School at 10 a m with J E Robison as superintendent. The Susanna Wesley Class meets at 10 a m with Emma Hall president and J F Evans teacher. Young Men meet at 10 a m in the church yard with Carl Sentry president and Joe Flowers teacher. Junior Church at 11 30 a m in the Wesley Class roll. Morning hour by Dr B Anthony. Evening service topic Wise As Serpents at 8 30 p m. Epworth League at 6 45 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m.
The First Baptist Church calendar lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. with M. H. Goodwin as superintendent and multiple classes meeting in church spaces and courthouse auditorium. Morning sermon at 11 30 a.m. and Evangelistic service at 8 30 p.m. Royal Ambassadors and Y P U groups meet in afternoon and evening sessions. A Wednesday prayer meeting and visitor invitation are noted along with a morning and evening musical program.
Reverend Marshall Woodson presides over 10 a.m. Sunday School with H. R. Mahler as superintendent J F Ledominedieu assists. Westminster Bible Class meets at the Y M C A at 10 a.m. No preaching tomorrow due to pastor's absence. Activities include 3 30 p.m. Junior Endeavor 7 30 p.m. Intermediate and Senior Endeavor and 8 30 p.m. Wednesday mid week service.
The Protestant Episcopal church lists Rector Robb White Jr leading at 10 a.m. Church School sessions are held with Rev. Leo M. Keenan as pastor. Masa on first, third and fifth Sunday.
Dilbon O. Lewie, pastor of Bible Clans, lists weekly worship times including Sunday 10 a.m. services, Thursday 7:39 p.m. prayer, and preaching on the fourth Sunday plus Friday night and Saturday before. Public invited to all services.
Sunday worship at 11 30 in the church at Nawson and Washington streets with the subject Christian Science. Sunday School at 10 80 reading room open weekdays 10 to 12 for Bible and literature. Wednesday evening 8 30 testimony meeting. Visitors welcome.
Chicago June 25 A wage increase was denied to about 65 000 conductors and trainmen on 55 western railroads by a board of arbitration They sought an average rise of one dollar per day Yard men were granted a 12 percent raise The panel ruled current wages for these workers exceed those on southeastern roads by about one and a half percent
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