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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1954
Page
2
A Georgia political scene builds toward July with candidates for governor and agriculture. The piece highlights segregation in schools as a central issue, and proposes centralized marketing facilities and teletype connections to inform producers and stabilize prices.
Miss Caroline Willis daughter of Mr and Mrs O S Willis of Coolidge was honored at a shower tea hosted by Mrs G M Entrekin assisted by Mrs Presley Suber Mrs Pete Buber and Mrs Alton Harrison. Guests enjoyed a table of summer flowers fruit punch yellow cakes and cheese straws. The bride-elect wore pale blue embroidered dress and will wed Billy Mack Googe at the Coolidge Method Church on a July afternoon.
Paradise Park playground project faces a key discussion at the Thomasville Community Council meeting at the Plaza Cafe. The Thomasville Jaycees propose swings jungle gyms and boards funded by donation while the Park Commission opposes. Members urged to attend and reserve seating before Monday morning.
W B Bill Cochran declares his bid for the Seventh Senatorial District seat covering Thomas Grady and Mitchell counties. He cites prior service in the State Senate and House of Representatives and asks for votes in the upcoming summer primary.
Candidate L E R White announces candidacy for re election to the Meigs District Commissioner position in Thomas County. He notes six years served including the unexpired term of J L Pilcher and pledges to work for the county's best interests if re elected. Primary vote set for September 8.
A Thomas County candidate announces intent to run for the legislative seat held by Robert E. Chastain in the upcoming Democratic primary on September 8. The statement emphasizes responsibility and fitness to serve the county.
Marcus B. Calhoun announces his candidacy for the House of Representatives seat held by Robert E. Chastain. A Thom asville lawyer and former FBI agent, he pledges to work for progressive measures and the public welfare while touring the county to meet voters.
Representative Marcus B Calhoun earnestly solicits votes and active support from all readers. The brief appeal emphasizes dedication to constituents and public service.
Meigs High School graduate and Rose Queen runner-up Blanford Bass, 18, enters the Miss Dixie Frolics at Daytona Beach starting July 1 as Miss Meigs. Sponsored by Sing Oil Co, she competes in charm poise and gowns with eliminations July 3 and a July 4 winner ceremony. Bass aims for nursing training at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta.
The Fairview Methodist Church vacation school directed by Mrs. Lois Martin saw 4 age groups from 4 to 13 attend with an average 85. Students worshipped, did handwork, stories and singing. Field trips included Fire Department Parramore Dairy Flowers Bakery and Coats Clerk Mill. Pastor J Ralph Foster awarded 67 certificates. Secretary was Mrs Willie Haralson. Teachers and helpers listed.
The City Police shift to summer uniforms in grey replacing the winter blue. The lighter attire is favored by many on the streets and is noted for being lighter in weight. Chiefs and ties are not required in the summer.
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