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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

4

Letter Carriers Convention to Convene in Fitzgerald Georgia

Local and Georgia letter carriers and auxiliary prepare for the thirty seventh annual convention July 3 4 in Fitzgerald Ga with registrations at Hotel Lee Grant and a banquet at 8 p m. Speakers include Ben Sparks Edward J Gainer and George B Hamilton. Delegates from surrounding states expected. Also Woodmen Circle meets June 24 and plans district convention in Adel Ga urging attendance.

Fitzgerald Georgia Fitzgerald, Ga Hotel Lee Grant Ben Sparks Letter Carriers Mutual Benefits Association Sparks Rushville Ind Edward J. Gainer National Association of Letter Carriers George B. Hamilton Atlanta Milwaukee Wis Legion Park Georgia State Association J. McDonald Valdosta W. Paul Jordan Marietta Alvin G. Brown Claude 8B.green Vienna Royal E. Smith Cordele W. C. Beckworth Augusta C. M. Bennett LaGrange J. G. Whiteside Rome Thomasville Woodmen Circle Grove No Woodmen Hall Bobbie Lée Wheeler Grave Guardian Ora. Wetherington Grove Adel

4 H Club Picnic Draws Countywide Youth and Visitors

Forty seven 4 H Club members and 27 visitors gathered at the County Line road bridge over the Kochlocknee river for a county wide 4 H Club picnic. Swimming lunch bicycling and games entertained boys and girls from Meigs Ochlochnee Oak Hill Big Creek and Boston clubs.

Thomas County County Line Road Kochlocknee River Meigs Ochlochnee Oak Hill Big Creek Boston

Unusual church event screens religious films at First Baptist

The First Baptist church presents sound films The Books of Books and World at Prayer tonight at 8 30. Courtesy of E C Mann the show aims to instruct and impress. All welcome with emphasis on young people and Vacation Bible School attendees.

Baptist Church First Baptist Church E. C. Mann Vacation Bible School

Buffet Supper at Glen Arven Club Tomorrow Night

Reservations by club members for the Glen Arven Country Club Thursday buffet supper tomorrow at 7 30. Members should secure seating in advance for the regular weekly event.

Glen Arven Club Glen Arven Country Club

Julius Benton Enlists in U S Army from Ochlochnee

Julius Benton son of Mr and Mrs D L Benton of the Ochlochnee district enlisted in the United States Army, announced by the U S Army Recruiting Service in Valdosta. He will be stationed at Fort Benning for duty with the 66th U S Infantry light tank division.

Julius Benton Ochlochnee U. S. Army D. L. Benton United States Army Service Valdosta Benton Fort Benning 66Th U. S. Infantry

Time extended for exporting subsidized cotton

Washington reports the agriculture department extended the export period for cotton sold under the subsidy program from July 31 to October 31 and for cotton products from October 31 to November 30.

Washington Agriculture Department

How Did It Happen in Madrid and Other Notes

A collage of World War II era notes covers the Duke of Windsor visiting Madrid with remarks on his Spain trip, plus a critique of Churchill and France, Hoover's Republican convention speech, and local social items. It mentions a fourth wedding anniversary party for Col. and Mrs. W. Fred Scott in Glenwood, TVA lake projects, and Marvin's Tavern opening near Thomasville with Randy Haines & His Orchestra.

W. Fred Scott Glenwood Colonel Scott Mount Vernon Marvin Chicago Georgia

Drink Bruce's Juices Undiluted Orange Grapefruit Tomato

Advertisement for DRINK BRUCE JUICES featuring undiluted orange grapefruit and tomato blends. Promotes real flavor and lists FRUIT JUICE COMPANY J. A. Turrentine as distributor with phone 803 offering individual service.

Bruce American Medical Association J. A. Turrentine

Condition of Myron Taylor Satisfactory After Rome Operation

Myron C. Taylor Roosevelt's representative at the Vatican underwent a two hour operation in Rome for gallstone removal. Surgeons Dr. Allan O. Whipple and Prof. Raffaele Batianelli reported the condition as satisfactory with Mrs. Taylor and the envoy present in Italy.

Rome Myron C. Taylor Roosevelt Vatican Allan O. Whipple New York Raffaele Batianelli Italy Taylor Florence Bastialleni Dr. Whipple Mrs. Taylor United States

U S Liners to be Sent Back for More Refugees

Washington says the liner Washington will sail Friday from New York to Galway Ireland to pick up about 2 000 Americans. The Manhattan will leave soon for Portugal to evacuate around 1 200 Americans, many now in Spain.

Washington Manhattan Europe United States Hull New York Galway Ireland Portugal Spain

Times-Enterprise Office Sale on Old Newspaper Bundles

Public notice announces sale of old newspaper bundles at the Times-Enterprise Office with options for Go Bundle and Three Bundle at ten cents each, special price for large quantities.

J. H. Spence South Broad Street Times-Enterprise

Buy Your Winter Coal Supply Now Advised

Washington urges consumers to buy their winter coal now to reduce strain on transportation as the national defense program gears up for fall and winter operations.

Washington Interior Department

Play Safe Milk Options for Children DRINK STEGALL'S

If you are particular about the kind of milk your children drink, choose STEGALL'S pasteurized or raw milk. Read the label and select milk that meets safety standards for family consumption. Ensure origin and processing details before serving.

Stegall

Final Rites For Rev. J. C. Saville This Morning

Funeral services were held at the Metcalfe Methodist church for Rev. James Crockett Saville who died early Monday. Attending clergy included Rev. W. M. Haywood and Rev. Mack Anthony with others. pallbearers and out of town relatives from Georgia attended. Interment followed in Richland, Ga, with Whiddon's Funeral Home directing arrangements.

Metcalfe Methodist Church James Crockett Saville W. M. Haywood Mack Anthony Methodist Church Tennille Whiddon

Roof care highlighted by Brewton Supply Co

The Brewton Supply Co urges homeowners to prioritize roof maintenance to protect houses. Visit their store for roofing materials and guidance on durable, weather resistant coverings.

Brewton Supply CO

Circuit Judge John B. Johnson Dies in Tallahassee

Tallahassee Florida June 26 AP Circuit Judge John B Johnson longtime Florida former attorney general died today in a Tallahassee hospital He was 72 and had planned to retire next year Funeral services were set for tomorrow at Live Oak where he was born in 1868 He had jurisdiction over state officials and faced many challenges to laws passed by the legislature Governor to appoint a temporary successor until the new term and W May Walker Leon County judge was nominated without opposition

Tallahassee Fla John B. Johnson Florida Live Oak Johnson W.may Walker Leon County

British Bombing Erratically Reported by Nazis

Berlin reports that British raiders dropped 371 bombs on German soil on the night of June 20, killing 16 people and wounding 41. The German news agency says the bombs hit scattered targets, including open areas and castles, and blames "complete confusion" in the British air ministry for the erratic raids.

Berlin DNE Britain Air Ministry DNB

Weather Forecast for Thomasville and Vicinity June 26 1940

Forecast predicts generally fair and warmer conditions tonight with partly cloudy skies on Thursday. Local report notes 8 a.m. reservation time. Yesterday’s high and last night’s low not fully legible. precipitation yesterday 0.51 inch. Month total 4.80 inches. year-to-date 22.60 inches.

J. & Department OF Agriculture Thomasville

Leaf Growers Await Auction Date For 1940 Crop

Bright leaf tobacco growers in Georgia Florida and eastern Alabama await word from the Tobacco Association of the United States on the date of the first season auctions. The association will meet in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia June 27 28 and 29. Markets operate in North Florida and South Georgia with Alabama producers selling in Georgia warehouses. Export buyers withdrawal due to the war dealt a blow to growers though many have curtailed new crop to federal rules. Picking and curing are under way on many farms.

Tifton Bright Leaf Tobacco Growers Georgia Florida

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