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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
7
Let School Children Split Infinitives Says Committeeman
Boston June 25 School Committeeman Joseph Lee calls for teachers to be allowed to split infinitives any damn way they wish He moved that School Superintendent Arthur L Gould issue an order to advise teachers and pupils that split infinitives are all right The committee declined to act immediately on his motion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Joseph Lee
Arthur L. Gould
Napa Rifle and Pistol Club Volunteers for Antiparachute Unit
The Napa California Rifle and Pistol club has offered its services to the War and Navy Departments as a volunteer antiparachute combat unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napa
Calif
Rifle and Pistol Club
War and Navy Departments
Florida trout season law explained and no enforcement this year
The letter from St Marks Florida states the 12 year old closed season on trout from June 15 to July 15 has not been enforced due to local laws and an attorney general ruling. Boat owners and the Times Enterprise note the season will be adjusted to April in the next session and no enforcement this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
C. M. Joye
B. W. Roberts
St. Marks
Fla
Joye
Rosedale Ave
Thomasville
Conservation Department
Shields Boat CO
Toby LE
Roberts
Times- Enterprise
Georgia
North
Roof upkeep emphasized by Brewton Supply Co
Your Roof 18 Important For Preserving Your House advocates roof care guidance from Brewton Supply Co. The notice highlights roofing materials and maintenance tips to protect homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewton Supply CO
Hobby Family Reunion Prominent In Ashburn Area July Fourth
A large Hobby family reunion gathers near Ashburn Georgia at the Hobby Consolidated School on July Fourth. Morris A. Hobby presides with Rev J Floyd Hobby opening and Lydia Hobby Mann delivering the welcome. Leon F. Hobby of Moultrie delivers the main address Our Family Our Heritage Our Country and Our Challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby
Hobby Consolidated
Ashburn
Turner County
South Georgia
Morris A. Hobby
J. Floyd Hobby
Lydia Hobby Mann
Millard W. Branch
Arlington
America Hobby
Isaac L. Hobby
Fitzgerald
Cecil V. Whiddon
Camilla
O. L. Hobby
Rebecca
Thomas
D. Hobby
Sylvester
A. G. Hobby
Columbus
Methodist Missionary Auxiliary Meeting Set
The regular quarterly executive board meeting of the Woman's Missionary Auxiliary will convene Wednesday at 4 30 PM at Mrs. F C Jones home. All auxiliary officers circle chairmen and the ten Christian Social Relations chairmen are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Auxiliary
F.C. Jones
Christian Social Relations
England Stand Against Huns or U S Duty
The piece argues England must win to save small nations and democracy while warning the United States may bear the burden if England loses. It notes political infighting in Philadelphia and calls for preserving the Republican party, then shifts to local sports results and civic projects in Georgia towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Philadelphia
Republican Party
South
Decatur County Singing Convention at Brinson June 20
The Decatur County Singing Convention meets in Brinson Georgia on the fifth Sunday June 20 at the Brinson school auditorium. J M Henson and the Atlanta Quartets with singers from Alabama and Florida attend. An 8 p m concert the night before the fifth Sunday will run about 90 minutes with 10 and 20 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County Singing Convention
Brinson
Georgia
J. M. Henson
Atlanta Quartets
Atlanta
Alabama
Florida
Atlanta Quartett
Brinson School
Buffet supper at Glen Arven to feature Miss Mason swimming lessons
Reservations are requested for the Glen Arven Country Club regular Thursday night buffet at 7 30. Miss Pacey Mason will offer swimming lessons at the pool for advanced and beginner swimmers on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday mornings with lessons available by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Arven
Mason
Glen Arven Country Club
Country Club
Pacey Mason
July-August Girl Scout Camp Planned at Camp Frances
Local Girl Scout Council completes plans for a July through August day camp at Camp Frances Archbold in Thom asville. The program runs Tuesdays and Wednesdays from July 9 to August 28 with transportation from Y M C A and a 50 cent daily registration fee. out of town campers pay 65 cents daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council
Frances Archbold
Thomasville
Harry Owens
Juliette Low
Girl Scout
Hfe
Y. M
Gordon Avenue
Piney Woods Lodge Plans Regular Meeting Tonight
Piney Woods Lodge gathers at 8:00 PM in the hall on South Broad Street. Members are urged to attend as A G Walden, Noble Grand, and Roland Durant, recording secretary, issue the call to assemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Woods Lodge
South Broad Street
Lo Oo Ffad
Thomas County Rural Independent Market Opens On Madison
Announcement states the Thomas County Rural Independent Market will open Saturday morning in the building on north Madison street formerly used by Consumers Gas. It sits near Watt Building Material and beside the former police department site. it runs independently of the Rural Urban Market run by the Women’s Junior Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas County Rural Independent Market
Madison Street
Consumers Gas Company
Watt Building Material Company
Police Department
Thomas County
Women’s Junior Chamber of Commerce
City council debates curb market and street work items
City officials discussed establishing a curb market for county farm women in the Mitchell Building and on Stevens Jefferson sites. They approved sewer connections, flag installation, and a $2500 purchase of a Jackson street plot for equipment storage. Drainage and paving extensions on East Washington were planned. borrowing and fund transfers were approved. several bills paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Ball
Turner
Mitchell
Madison Street
White
Watt
Chastain
Ball
Norton
Miss Stevens
Women
Thomas County
Joe Rosalio
PWA
James C. Pringle
American Legion
Legion
Wertz
Coast Line
West Jackson Street
Jackson
J. W. Jackson
Feinberg
Dixon
Water and Light General Fund
W. F. Scott
Diamond lost by cashier in shopping bag mix up
Miss Eleanor Faunce, a clothing store cashier, reports losing a diamond that slipped from her ring into a paper bag she used for a customer purchase. The bag, labeled Lady who purchased their Loth Main, is missing the gem and a reward is offered for its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Eleanor Faunce
Thomasville Weather Forecast June 25 1940
The Weather Bureau reports for Thomasville Georgia that on June 25 1940 the forecast is partly cloudy and slightly cooler at night with showers near the coast and partly cloudy on Wednesday. Local observations at 8 a m indicate 42 degrees? The report is inconsistent with a 1949 temp line. Precipitation totals show 3.99 inches since the 1st of the month and 22.14 inches since January 1. Norma for the month is 5.45 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Agriculture
Thomasville
Ryo
Georgia Retail Sales Show Big Gain
Georgia retail sales rose 12 percent in the first five months of the year, with May sales in independent stores up 13 percent from the prior year. Atlanta led gains at 10.7 percent for five months, while Savannah rose 13.3 percent and Columbus 23.1 percent. May dollar volume across Georgia stores was 5,046,785.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Department of Commerce
Augusta
Macon
Savannah
Columbus
Daughter born to Callahans who expected quintuplets
In Miami on June 25 a normal eight pound daughter was born to 22 year old Mrs Emory Callahan. The child was named Analya and both mother and baby are in good condition. The couple had previously claimed they expected quintuplets, attracting national attention after a March announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Emory Callahan
Analya
Swiss Army to Demobilize Part on Borders
In Bern on June 25 President Marcel Pilet-Golaz announced partial demobilization of the Swiss army. He emphasized Switzerland’s new neutral position in Europe and said the government must soon make fearless, authoritative decisions due to frontier concerns with Germany and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Switzerland
Marcel Pilet-Golaz
Europe
Mister X Donor Noted in Fremont Red Cross Report
In Fremont on June 25 a donation of five dollars to the Red Cross appeared in the paper under the label a friend. The anonymous Mister X called to ask why the gift was not listed under his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
Mister X
Red Cross
Hanging Abolished in Louisiana by Legislature
Baton Rouge June 25 The legislature has abolished hanging as a method of execution in Louisiana. The house voted 80 to 7 for a senate approved measure providing for a portable electric chair to be taken to any parish where a death sentence has been imposed. The bill requires Governor Sam H. Jones signature to become law. Mississippi took similar action this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
House
Sam H. Jones
Mississippi
Fritz Loeb Die In Plane Crash Builder Of Nazi Air Force
Berlin reports Fritz Loeb age 45 died in an airplane crash after guiding Germany’s air force and aiding the four year plan. A WWI veteran called by Goering in 1936 to head raw materials and foreign exchanges for the plan. He became a major general in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Loeb
Berlin
Germany
DNB
Woeb
Marshal Goering
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