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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1949
Page
8
Thomasville appoints Charles Billings as city recreation director to broaden programs for all ages. He outlines a plan with playground upgrades and new facilities including baseball diamonds and needed equipment, plus a weekly activity schedule for preschool to adults.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for a probationary leading to permanent appointment as substitute clerk in the Boston Georgia post office. Applicants must be residents or bona fide patrons, veterans preference applies, pay starts at 1.04 per hour rising to 1.29 after years of service.
Charleston Rebels outlast Augusta Tigers 10 9 in 11 innings on Bill Behre’s single bringing home Tommy Florence for the winning run. Second game details show Columbus Cards rout Marconi Peaches 12 2 as Ed Mickelson hits grand slam. Clark notches 10th win.
Louis Boy serving life at Sing Sing helped with a blood exchange with a leukemia victim. The girl died later. doctors say months will pass before determining if the disease spread. AP Wirephoto.
Mrs. R. H. Brightwell returns from Atlanta and Decatur while Rev. and Mrs. Marx arrive from Omega to lead services at Meigs Methodist Church. Roy W. Cranes of Winter Haven Florida visits en route to Atlanta. Monroe Wilkes stays with parents in Moultrie. Several relatives travel and visit across Georgia and nearby states during late June.
United States farmers produced a bumper wheat crop in 1948, the second largest on record. The yield was surpassed only by the 1947 harvest, marking a peak period for wheat output.
Glen Arven's new Chairman of Entertainment Gene Driver leads a committee for a busy year of events at the country club. July 4 festivities include a cocktail party, smoker, Calcutta pool, and a big dance with plans for an orchestra, decorations, and supper options.
Community buzz grows as square dancing spreads across ages with plans for inclusive classes at the Youth Center led by Mr. Charles Billings, beginning next Thursday at 7 30 p m. Free participation encourages families to join and learn the lively dance.
The article states soil decline is primarily due to loss of organic matter. It notes about 65 percent of all new wealth in the United States arises from agricultural production.
The piece urges painting dog kennels yearly to preserve and disinfect structures and notes paint on a dog may be harmless unless licked, which could cause lead poisoning. It also includes anecdotes about a dog that brings home neighborhood cats and warns against selling diseased dogs.
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