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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
1
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A collection of opinion lines and quick observations covers political forecasts about Willkie and the Republican nomination, Franco and Mussolini Europe, Nazi occupation, the Dies Committee, Chamberlain, Stalin, the Maginot Line, and U.S. road funding debates, with local notes on Georgia industry and football training.
The article critiques the Thousand Rule as a GOP move to curb southern delegations by requiring a thousand votes per district. It argues the plan entrenches a two party system while condemning Republican attitudes toward the South and party seating controversies as scandals reflecting broader social shifts. It warns the reform mirrors betrayal of fundamental principles and heightens distrust in both major parties.
A concerned mother asks if her son will be drafted soon. The piece argues the United States will likely avoid war for the coming year unless Hitler extends aggression. It warns against British influence and urges cautious, open aid to both sides to prevent involvement.
A critique arguing that critics misstate debt increases under prior administrations, asserting that Roosevelt era spending yielded billions in lasting public value. It breaks down program dollars for highways, sewers, schools, buildings, engineering, conservation, aviation, parks, and housing, contrasting with prior deficits.
A Brunswick News column lists vast postwar investments: 124 million for rural electrification and 4.7 billion for national defense, totaling 18.23 billion. It cites 80,000 miles of highways 265,000 miles of roads 9,600 schools 770 hospitals 1,600 courthouses and more, plus trees planted and the broader message democracy works.
City listings include police fire department light plant hospital sheriff’s office post office and city hall with contact numbers for Jimmie Strange and Enterprise Distributor 134 308 172 290 for essential services.
Maynard Smith and Bascom Belcher described highlights of the Kiwanis International Convention in Minneapolis to the Cairo Kiwanis Club. The event ran June 16 to 20 with about 5 000 delegates from the United States and Canada, featuring inspirational addresses by national and international figures.
The report highlights H. V. Kaltenborne and Miss Susan Myrick as speakers at a Kiwanis convention scene from Gone With The Wind. Georgia elected Mark A. Smith as international president for the coming year and the Atlanta convention is set for next June with Georgia hosting. The trip of Cairo delegates on the Zephyr is noted along with social events and attendees including Bob Wight and Dr. T. J. Butts. Rev. Bill McTier will lead next Tuesday's meeting.
Cairo Georgia June 27 Miss Eulalie Jones was hostess at a Coca Cola party and handkerchief shower for bride-elect Miss Dorothy Walker. Colorful zinnias decorated the living room while guests sampled Coca Cola and hors d OEuvres. Guests included Dorothy Walker Jane Walker Jeanette Lashley Bell Wood Virginia Forsyth Carolyn Boyett Marion Reddick Carolyn Tyson Margaret Cannon Adelyn Arline Jean Mauldin Hazel Muggridge Marjorie Cain Ludell Barraneau Amanda Poulk and Douglas Wilson of Clearwater Florida along with Mesdames Billy Van Duzee Bob Gene Jones Charles Beale and Max Sanders.
Cairo Georgia June 27 Mrs J Ferebee returned to Lynchburg Va after a visit with her sister Mrs Dave Bowen Cecelia and Edith Russell Bowen will visit the Ferebee home. Dabney Armstrong of Tallahassee and Carrie Ricker of Fitzgerald were guests of Mrs Dave Bowen and Mrs T J Whitfield. Miss Douglas Wilson of Clearwater Fla is guest of Marjorie Cain. Miss Margaret Cooksey of Lloyd Fla visits Mrs T J Whitfield this week. Mr and Mrs Sam Cain and others are listed in the social notes.
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Mrs Lawton M Jones entertained her club and two guests at her Shotwell Street home Tuesday afternoon. The living room featured gladioli and hydrangea arrangements and a cut prize was won by Mrs W D Davis. Mrs Lloyd Rich had visitors high and Mrs Henry Grady Bell club high. Tea and a salad plate followed the games.
Mrs. R A Griffin entertained her bridge club at her Anderson Street home in Bainbridge on June 26. The afternoon featured rubber bridge, bowls of zinnias and verbenas, and refreshments of sandwiches candy and Coca Colas. Guests included Mesdames Edwin Warner Metz Holder Gordon Jester Devereaux Jarratt and Misses Elizabeth O Neal Cleo Barber Marjorie Powell.
Miss Anna Carroll Smith entertained her bridge club and guests at Mrs. M. F. Flowers home on Academy Street. High score went to Miss Frances Rich amid floral decor. hostess served Charlotte rousse and cake. Guest list included Marjorie Bell Ruth Wheat Theresa Gammage Jane Jackson Shirley Kahn Clara Wimberly Frances Rich Margaret Chalfant and Mrs. John McCall of Rome.
About one hundred members and guests attended the Bainbridge Sportsmen Club meeting in Madden Hall. The program featured N P Arline Jr, a protege of Madam Louise Homer, singing selections by Herbert Coots Handel and others, blind Florida pianist Orion Osborn performing classical and popular numbers, and Annette Madys Palmer reciting poems from her recognized anthology. The event was introduced by C S Haddon with remarks by William Roy Jones on the entertainment lineup.
Bainbridge Georgia June 27 tribute to Mrs T B Maxwell on reaching age 80 includes family gatherings with Mr Gus Maxwell Mrs Marjorie Cain and Mr Sam Cain Jr. and visits by relatives.
Lelia Manning hosted a birthday gathering for Mrs. T. B. Maxwell at her Potter Street home. About thirty five guests attended as Mrs. Maxwell received gifts, enjoyed cake and ice cream, and was serenely honored in a decorated living room.
Bainbridge Georgia June 27 Miss Frances Mayes and Dr and Mrs George Epps of Atlanta spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs A H Parker at their Beacon Hill cottage on the gulf. Miss Martha Haire returned home after visiting relatives in Atlanta. Miss Vans Brinson went back to Madison Florida after days with her aunt. Mr Coleman Jester is visiting Macon and Cochran with friends. Gilbert Gragg and sons Carr and Gilbert Jr left for Panama City Beach Florida. Mrs Lelia Manning visits her son in Pensacola Florida for several days.
Mrs Har mond Braswell and Mrs W 3 Rehberg hosted a June gathering of the Methodist Missionary Society in Meigs on Church Street. The rooms featured colorful garden flowers and a variety of decorative displays. The program included several circle members sharing, and a delicious gala plate was served at the close.
Meigs Georgia June 27 residents host a busy round of guests and departures. Mrs Hall and Miss Ma Hall of Atlanta visit relatives before departing for Tampa. Mrs W H Duckworth and children Dorothy Billy and Mar of Atlanta visit Mrs I Pilcher and Mr and Mrs J Pilcher. Mrs Austin Pilcher of Atlanta visits then leaves for Clearwater. Gladys Brightwell returns to Americus from a weekend with her mother Mrs R H Brightwell. Mrs C C Maddox and Mrs C Smith visit Thomasville and the hospital where Mr Maddox receives treatment. Mrs M Wilkes Jr visits Pelham. Mrs Hannah Johnson hosts Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson and sons from Hartfield. Mrs Warren Turner and daughter Mary of Moultrie visit W A Howell. Ralph Carter returns from Tallahassee with Howard Carter and family. Miss Pauline Carter and Frances Spence return from summer assembly with Miss Carter later in Macon as official delegate.
The Guinea coast settlement, founded in 1788 to free slaves, earned the moniker White Man's Grave due to its deadly climate. The term reflects historical dangers faced by settlers and traders in the region along the Sierra Leone coast.
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