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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1938
Page
3
Mr. E. A. Robinson of the Western Auto Associate Stores was notified that he won a district sales contest in General Electric equipment. As a result of his performance he shares the honor with Mr. E. B. Burnham, the store manager.
Thomasville to host a Junior Chamber contest to select a winner for the Barge Line Opening Celebration. Rose Theatre will stage the bathing beauty pageant next Wednesday evening June 29 with sponsor entries from local firms and a list of participating contestants and sponsors.
An old storefront promotes a bargain shave and haircut package priced at one dollar. The offer includes shampoo, tonic, massage, and a singing entertainment element presented by Scoggins and Langley.
J H Harley expresses gratitude to friends, noting heartfelt messages and flowers during his stay at Archbold Memorial Hospital. He recalls returning to his boyhood home and being pleased by old and new acquaintances. Harley’s family relations and improving health are mentioned as context.
The state wide contest crowned Mr. Robinson top among Georgia district rivals. He may claim 100 dollars as first prize in the state competition. W D Slexander of Atlanta wired congratulations as Robinson earned a three day Gulf fishing trip. Robinson and Burnham will join other district winners aboard the largest boat at St Marks Florida on July 3 4 and 6.
The Ole Swimmin Hole at Newport Florida opens offering clean cottages water and lights sulphur water bathing fish dinners picnic tables and party rates. Come with family for a day or week. Approved by State Board of Health. Adv W B Walters, Prop. P O Wakulla, Fla.
Announcement of the marriage plans of Miss Carolyn Gillespie and Reverend Cecil Ashbury Thompson of Valdosta set for First Presbyterian Church Thomasville on Tuesday June 23 at 8 30 pm. Reverend Richard Thomas Gillespie will perform the ceremony.
Several large bundles of old newspapers offered for sale. Offer highlights include eight bundles and special reduced pricing on large lots. Local seller emphasizes bulk availability and value for collectors or researchers.
W D Upshaw famed temperance crusader tours Georgia speaking in Homerville Ashburn Cordele Sycamore en route to Madison Fla. He blasts liquor in Georgia blaming Governor Rivers and the state legislature for returning legal liquor and warns of revenue losses and social ruin from drink.
Forty eight patrol bombers left San Diego Bay this morning on the Navy's largest massed flight. The 1 200 mile non stop route aimed for Seattle. A high fog hung over the harbor at dawn but cleared by 8 10 a m.
Rev. Anthony preaches at the morning service titled Can You Hear and a solo The Lord s Prayer by Bill Parrish. A union service gathers at Paradise Park Sunday evening with choir and youth participants invited. A Macon P. Assembly visit inspires youth. homecoming picnic at Quitman draws 35 to 40 attendees. An intermediate camp for youth starts Tuesday at Camp Sawyer for ten days with Mrs C B Harbour Miss Mable Lee and Rev Mack Anthony as adult workers.
The Methodist and Presbyterian churches will resume evening union services in the city park this Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Pastors Gillespie and Anthony will share preaching duties with music by the combined choirs led by Cyrus Mallard. If rain, service moves to the First Presbyterian Church.
The revival at First Baptist Church closes Sunday night with baptism for new members. Guest preacher Dr. Fred S. Porter of Columbus leaves after the service. Music director Stanley Armstrong stays for the final night then heads to Winston-Salem for a new meeting beginning Monday. Rev. T. F. Callaway outlines the day’s theme and baptism explanation.
Rev Richard T Gillespie announces The Self Examined Life as the morning sermon at First Presbyterian Church preparatory to the Communion service next Sunday All members and visitors are urged to attend An evening union service with the Methodist Church in City Park at 830 will feature Rev Mack Anthony and a male quartet from the Presbyterian Church Clear weather plan for rain moves to Presby Church Young People Conference at Camp Frances begins Monday for Southwest Georgia Presbytery Led by Rev M A MacDonald and Rev Marshall Dendy with Thomasville youths expected Conference runs through Saturday Prayer Meeting is Wednesday at 8 PM led by the pastor
Sunday services announce preaching at 9 46 with the Upper Room theme and 10 30 Sunday School. Baptismal services at 3 30 pm with awaiting baptism to be ready. Evening sermon Dont Die On Third Base contrasts Gods team with the Devils in a Gospel baseball allegory.
The Lesson-Sermon topic is Christian Science at First Church of Christ Scientist in Thomasville this Sunday. Biblical citation Luke nine two speaks of preaching the kingdom of God and healing the sick. The Lesson also quotes Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health noting Christlike healing as a direct modern practice.
Leaders and young people from the Women's Missionary Union auxiliaries of the Thomas County Association will gather at the Thomasville First Baptist Church next Wednesday morning. Mrs. Elmer Horne of Metcalfe directs the youths activities. Program includes Young Women's Auxiliary Girls' Auxiliary Royal Ambassadors and Sunbeam Societies with full association representation expected.
Rev. T. F. Callaway departs early Monday to lead a revival meeting in Canton Georgia assisting Rev. O. M. Seigler who recently moved to Clanton as pastor from the region.
Bainbridge Georgia June 25 funeral services were conducted at Wiggins Church near Dothan Alabama for Bennett B. Barr who died June 22 after a long illness. Rev M J Baldwin of Midland City led the rites. Survived by wife two sisters Gussie Shephard Brundige Alabama Anne Crowley Columbus Georgia and brother Clyde Barr Dallas Texas. Barr active as Mason and Shriner. Local attendees included J C Ward and family R F Dennard and Mrs J L Ward. Barr well known in Bainbridge.
Mr. E Powe Lee will direct the music and Rev Searcy Garrison will preach morning and night for the Sunday. Mr Callaway is away.
Sunday afternoon June 26 at 6 00 the Gospel Chorus of the First A B Church of Thomasville under J W Sykes makes its debut. Three city choirs Providence Senior New Jerusalem St Luse join in a one hour program inviting all, with reserved seats for white friends.
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