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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1930
Page
2
Mrs A E Howell of Atlanta reports 15 years of gastric indigestion and sluggish liver resolved by Sargon Pills. She notes improved sleep, weight gain from 110 to 121 pounds, and overall vigor after using the product through Rountree's Pharmacy Agents.
Steps to substitute legislation meeting White House approval had been taken.
Washington reports President Hoover favors a substitute veterans relief bill to replace the Johnson Rankin measure. Republicans estimate a two thirds vote to sustain the veto and pass the substitute, which would grant 25 percent disability pensions to all World War I veterans and dependents, with costs forecast at up to 100 million annually within three years.
A large Brunswick crowd heard Judge Roscoe Luke of this city address the Independent Merchants meeting. The program ran late despite indoor heat, with Luke’s persuasive speech drawing strong cheers from diverse attendees.
The City Court opened trial of a $40,000 civil action by George Kendrick against Dr. W. B. Cochran after Kendrick alleges a Broad Street collision when Cochran turned his car mid street causing Kendrick to strike the rear and suffer multiple injuries including a fractured right arm. Kendrick is represented by Edmondson and Burch. Cochran by Hay and Gainey. The case also notes traffic law references and that Kendrick had been in hospital over five months. In a separate matter, Georgia Vegetable Growers v Jones saw disqualification of a judge and jury members due to a bank association, but a settlement was later reached.
Fresh from the early rose groves of Montezuma at the J. Parramore Fruit Wagon near Court House corner opposite the Baptist Church offering choice pears for sale to passersby.
Unfurnished duplex apartment on Miliniosa Drive available for July 1 possession. Garage optional. Contact phone numbers 466 or 178 or arrange via J. T. Culpepper Jr.
Hon. Stanley Bennett of Quitman spoke at the Rotary luncheon, praising the highway board and detailing Georgia road plans. He cited a 1935 goal of 5000 miles of permanent pay roads, projected state revenues from license tags gas tax and federal funds, and estimated 14.5 million dollars in road spending for 1930. The meeting also announced a Stribling Banquet at Rosemary Inn and upcoming Union Bible Class with Judge Thomas as speaker. visitors included Bennett and Bennett McDonald.
Personal items report Mrs. Fred Dismuke ill at Archbold Memorial Hospital and Mrs. C. L. Ward seriously ill at the same hospital. Miss Caroline Mays and Miss Mary Houston return from visits to Warm Springs and Leesburg respectively. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams Jr. and twin babies back home in Tallahassee. Moore Music Company advertises a clearance sale on pianos phonographs and music goods. Also notes visits by Pierce Harley and children from Colorado Springs and travel by Mrs. Lee Neel and Marguerite Neel to Atlanta. Tosce Hotel offers a special 50 cent lunch and dinner.
Mr E Jack Smith returns from Atlanta business trip. Federal officer J O Stewart visits town. Mrs W J Jennings undergoing treatment in Battle Creek Ohio. Miss Margaret M Milner to spend week with aunt L P Green. Mr and Mrs Garland Tobin of Atlanta return home after visit. Miss Mary Hargrave and Miss Isabel Kempe travel from St Petersburg to Ohio and Wisconsin for summer.
The Montana State Boxing Commission ruled that fighters guilty of fouls will forfeit their purses and face suspension. A club may pay a boxer only if referees judges and the commission inspector unanimously decide the fouling fighter should not be held responsible.
Cincinnati June 26 The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks National Bank failed to open today. Depositors withdrew over 1 million after officials shuffled, leading directors to place assets in liquidation. The bank, with $4.74 million deposits and $4.8 million in assets, was largely owned by the Brotherhood.
The Glen Arven Country Club opens to members during the tournament with specified ladies serving on decoration, dining room, and event committees. Tuesday through Friday committees include numerous named ladies and guests, with morning decor duties and afternoon guest welcomes. A Tuesday night dance requires chaperones and a Fourth of July tea committee lists many volunteers from Houston and nearby communities.
Captain Charles Kingsford-Smith and his three companions of the Southern Cross resumed the Atlantic flight from Harbor Grace Newfoundland toward Roosevelt Field Long Island. The crew prepared with 400 gallons of petrol and 12 gallons of oil for an estimated 12 to 14 hours of air time. The voyage follows a path over Cabot Strait and Cape Breton to reach New York, with a planned landing at Roosevelt Field.
The Blue Stripe Taxi Cab Co announces year round service with day and night operation. The Ena neighborhood firm promotes 24 hour availability and courteous, efficient rides provided by licensed drivers.
The report notes Lingle and former police commissioner William Esell kept stock accounts with $1000 weekly deposits. Russell reportedly lost over $400000 in last fall's stock deflation. Pending new trial motions, Jack McGurn, convicted of carrying a pistol yesterday, was released on a $10000 bond.
Atlanta police asked Savannah officers to hold Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Eary and Don Hargrave, arrested there, to answer a burglary charge in Atlanta. The Atlanta chief said the claim would wait until Savannah releases them.
At a special meeting held in Bombay the Bombay Cotton Brokers Association passed a resolution urging Indian merchants to withdraw deposits from British banks before July 1 and to cease all dealings with such banks from that date.
Chief of police C E K Steinhuser of South Jacksonville and four others were convicted in federal court on conspiracy to violate prohibition law and liquor transport charges. They faced fines of 250 dollars for Steinhuser and 100 dollars for each co-defendant.
First game: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh ended 1 to 0 with Collins Davis and Hemsley noted on offense. Second game result unclear with incomplete scoring lines. Brooklyn lost to Chicago as indicated by missing score. American League highlights include Cleveland losing to New York and Chicago defeating Boston with noted home runs. St Louis tied Philadelphia in a late innings sequence. Additional fragment mentions Captain Kingsford Smith’s planned coastward route near Nova Scotia.
Washington June 26 The senate voted 53 to 0 in favor of selling government produced power at Muscle Shoals to municipalities on the same basis as private power firms. The resolution by Sen Black aimed to have the War Department approve Muscle Shoals town's request for some power from Wilson Dam now sold to Alabama Power Company.
James Vardaman, former senator, was branded a traitor by many in his state. Harrison won, and Vardaman never returned to Washington. He later sought a comeback when Williams retired to his Yazoo City plantation and said he would rather be a hound dog and bay at the moon than return to the senate.
In Spencer North Carolina a local druggist promotes Stanback powder as a faster safe pain remedy for backache headache neuralgia toothache and other pains. Physicians and dentists endorse it and the dose is premeasured with easy dissolution in water. Available nationwide in 10c and 25c packages.
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