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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
7
A fragmented weekly edition cites campaigns and politicians in Georgia. It mentions Landon Roosevelt Tal madge and Fortson, discusses Philadelphia convention sentiment, and notes melon shipments from Thomas County. The piece urges local fundraising and civic action while criticizing party maneuvers.
The Roosevelt campaign mobilizes volunteers to raise funds through a nationwide effort. A new plan calls for a Philadelphia nominating celebration with tickets at one dollar each, urging strong turnout of donors across counties including Thomas County to buy large blocks and sustain party momentum.
Superintendent Broughton reports the Thomasville Public Schools faculty for 1936 37 is completed with new teachers across elementary and high school grades. He notes salaries are low and warns that state funding must rise to maintain school quality and avoid lowering efficiency.
The editorial backing Senator Richard B. Russell Jr for re election to a six year term urges Georgia voters to re elect him. It lauds his intelligence, influence and alignment with Roosevelt era policies while criticizing Governor Talmadge as a poor choice for Washington.
Miss Isarah Jones visits Miss Doris McGraw for a week. Wesley Wynn and family visit John Wynn. Mrs. Albert Long calls on Aunt I D Scentraly Sunday afternoon. Pugh Jones spends weekend in the community. W A Harper and two children visit E C Harper. J E Van Landingham and family and H H McGraw with families attend birthday dinner. Zemmie Pulford of Dothan Ala visits Mrs T C Clark Saturday night. Clara Butler of Cairo spends weekend with Lavern Prince.
The second congressional district executive committee voted in Moultrie to endorse the national administration and Judge E. E. Cox for Congress. Judge Cox could not attend due to a call to a national Democratic convention in Philadelphia. Cairo was picked to host the state primary consolidation meeting. About 35 members from counties in the district attended a luncheon at Hotel Colquitt after the session.
Sunday services in Spring Hill drew a well attended sermon by Mr. Drake. Local visits included Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fench of near Reno to see brother W. C. Holman and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bennett visiting Dan Odom. Other guests included Rev and Mrs. T. W. Salter with N. H. Sasser, Miss Missouri Long at W. J. Thursby.
Arb or Dale residents Mr and Mrs Grady Wade and others visited relatives in Macon and Manchester over the weekend. Mr and Mrs S D Scoggins and Mrs Clara Dekle of Woodland were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs H A Scoggins. Miss Viola Mathis visited with Mr Hugh McGill earlier in the week. Mr and Mrs Edison Dunlap called on Pine Park Tuesday. Mis Naomi Dunlap visited Miss Kitty Oliver briefly Wednesday afternoon. Mr T J Copland was Sunday dinner guest of Mr Hugh McGill. Mr and Mrs Henry Adams visited Mr and Mrs Snyder Copland. Sam
Neomi Welch and Dr. Frederick M. Miller wed Sunday at the Welch home in Pelham with a quiet reception and music by Mrs. Elsas and others. The bride wore white lace and satin with a long train, the maid of honor wore pale blue mouslin de soir, and Billy Anne Murray was flower girl. Also noted are local visits, engagements, and family announcements from Pelham and surrounding towns.
Miss Anne Fontain Maury Tice married William Howard Flowers Jr at St John’s Episco pal church Roanoke. The ceremony featured lilies gypsophila and candlelight with a reception and dance at the Country Club attended by many out of town guests and prominent locals.
Market reports list daily commodity hampers for beans peas corn and other produce with prices in cents per hamper or per dozen. Watermelons cantaloupes and tomatoes show varied pricing while demand remains good and market tone remains cautious across New York and Chicago indicators.
Moultrie hog market in Georgia shows steady trade on June 2 with heavies 240 pounds and up at 8.75, No 1 180 to 200 pounds at 9.00, No 2 at 8.50, No 3 130 to 1560 at 9.00 8.50 8.00, No 4 110 to 140 at 7.00, No 5 60 to 110 at 6.00, fat sows 125 under various weights. Stage at 6.50.
The Pine Grove sewing circle appeals for donations to Edith Barrow or Mrs C C Carter of Coolidge to fund a new fence around Mt Zion Cemetery. List of contributors includes W D Willis 2.00 and others. note mentions guests the Crosby family from Coolidge visiting last Sunday.
Frank L Forester declares his bid for Solicitor General of the Southern Circuit under the Democratic Primary. He notes his experience as City Court solicitor and pledges faithful, economical duty while traveling the circuit to meet voters across counties.
Notices of political candidacy fill the page with George R. Lilly seeking Solicitor General of the Southern Judicial Circuit and Tom Tipton running for re election to the Georgia General Assembly. Jesse J. Gainey also announces a campaign for the state house with emphasis on education and steady governance.
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