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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1944
Page
5
Washington June 26 AP The Office of Price Administration announced a three quarters of a cent per square yard increase in wholesalers ceiling prices for cloth used to cover growing tobacco due to a recent rise in the manufacturer's ceiling price. The Fitzegerald cotton mills
In Fitzgerald Georgia the region remains identified as the only producer of a specific cloth type. The claim highlights local industry uniqueness and the limited supply within the area.
The War Manpower Commission expands the labor priorities program starting July 1 to address national worker shortages. The Area Management Labor Committee outlines eligibility, USES referrals, and statements of availability for employers in Southwest Georgia including Thomas, Grady, and surrounding counties.
World war notes report Cherbourg advance and Russian fronts along with Finnish and Dvina actions. US political maneuvering covers Dewey, Roosevelt and a Solid South posture. Local news highlights Pam Humphrey Hanna’s England Red Cross service and plans for Thomasville homes and a major sewer program under City Manager Layton amid drought heat.
Kiwanis members viewed a film on education presented by Henr Mahler, education committee chair, showing Middleton’s modern school, with a principaI and school board discussion. One real estate man opposed the cost, but the principal argued that a educated community benefits all.
Notice asks G S Q girls and Junior hostesses attending the birthday party to meet at the U S O at 6 o clock Monday evening.
The Thomas County 4 H Club held a Style Revue at the Municipal Auditorium on Saturday June 24. Judges were Rosa McGee Eva Claire Shiver and Mrs Clifford all home demonstration agents from Georgia. Winners in the older group were Margaret Garrison Lurlie Lewis Anna Lou Bullard and Jean Single tary. Younger group winners were Betty Norton Eleanor Taylor Ida Jane Hatcher and Carol King. A free pass to the picture show was awarded to all with a Cress in the Style Revue.
Greer Hendrix of Savannah Georgia brother of Mrs Ellis is hospitalised at Finney General Hospital Army medical unit after returning from overseas duty in the Southwest Pacific. Hendrix trained at Camp Wheeler and served twenty months in combat including Guadalcanal New Georgia New Hebrides and New Zealand. He holds the Good Conduct Medal Asiatic-Pacific Theater ribbon and the Combat Infantry Badge.
Alvin L. Hendricks of Route 4 Rome Georgia is hospitalized at Finney General Hospital Army medical establishment after returning from overseas duty in the Southwest Pacific. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School Staunton Virginia and entered service February 1942 at Camp McCain Mississippi. He served with the Amphibious Engineers since August 1943 and fought near North Africa earning the African Campaign ribbon and the Good Conduct medal.
Mrs Pamela Hanna wed Lt Royal Firman Jr of the Eighth Air Force at St George’s Chapel Hanover Square London on June 24. The bride, previously overseas with the American Red Cross, will remain as Director of a Highth Air Force Flyers Rest Home. Lt Firman, son of Mrs Miller Cross of Chicago and Lt Commander Royal Firman, U S Navy, has been in England over two years after working with Johnson and Higgins in New York.
Sunday event at Mrs E Vase Fecks home drew 200 plus GIs and wives to a poolside gathering with 45 watermelons 10 dozen doughnuts and punch. Hosts Dr Helen Bell and Mrs E Wise Peck along with volunteers served while Pyts Chinsky and Bono oversaw punch and melon cutting.
The Study Class assigns hostesses for the USO week of June 26 to July 2. Each day lists afternoon and evening volunteers, including Mrs. H L Stoddard, Mrs. Edgar Brandon, and several others across Monday to Saturday activities.
Local Goodyear Store manager Frank W. Cummings resigns after seven and eleven months in charge. He will join Dempsey Cash Feed Store here effective July first. His family will remain in the city. Succeeding him as manager will be announced.
Mr W A Scott and his wife arrive from Augusta to join Goodyear operations here. They stay in Pavo while seeking an apartment and have already made many friends in Thomasville who welcome them warmly.
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