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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1941

Page

6

Quitman Bride Weds Tifton Man In Quiet Home Ceremony

Miss Ruth Fotlock of Quitman daughter of Mrs Ethel Pollock became the bride of T. M. Cordell of Tifton at a 2 pm home ceremony June 20 in Quitman. Rev. C. C. Kiser officiated. The couple will reside in Tifton where Cordell directs adult education at Abraham Baldwin College. Out-of-town guests included families from Orlando Jackson Miss Crawfordville Waynesboro Augusta Morven.

Quitman Ruth Fotlock Ethel Pollock T.M. Cordell Tifton C. C. Kiser The Baptist Church Sam, Harrell C. R. Choate, Jr Informa Marie Denny Willis Ella Dopson

Harrell Mann Engagement Announced in Georgia

Quitman June 27 Mr and Mrs Bennett Harrell announce the engagement of their daughter Julia Adelaide to Olis Austin Mann of LaGrange and Moultrie. The couple plans an approaching marriage in Dixie Georgia with family extended.

Quitman Bennett-Harrell Dixie Julia Adelaide Olis Austin Mann LaGrange Moultrie

No Polio Epidemic in Georgia Says Health Officials

Atlanta reports no infantile paralysis epidemic in Georgia. The state health department notes 11 June cases, with 3 in Fulton, 2 in Cook and Gwinnett, and one in Haralson Muscogee Upson and Walton each. A total of 22 cases have been recorded since January 1. Dr Bowdoin calls the June cases not alarming and typical for hot weather.

Atlanta Georgia State Department of Health Joe P. Bowdoin Fulton County Cook and Gwinnett Haralson Muscogee Upson Walton

First European to visit South America

The assertion notes Columbus as the first European to reach South America in 1498 during his third voyage to the New World.

South America Columbus The New World

Miss Florence Finlayson Bride of Edward Berger at Glenbower

Quitman Georgia June 27 wedding report centers on Florence Baynard Finlayson and Edward H. Berger. The ceremony took place Friday afternoon June 20 at Glenbower Plantation near Monticello with local interest high.

Florence Finlayson Edward H. Berger Quitman Glenbower Planation Monticello Florence Baynard Finlayson

Train Timetable Fragments for Several Cities

Timetable fragments show departures from Atlanta Bainbridge Columbus Dothan Tallahassee Valdosta Waycross with multiple daily times. Arrivals and connections noted between cities including Bainbridge Monticello Tifton and Valdosta.

Columbus Bainbridge Dothan Yen Dothan Monticello Tifton Tallahassee Bhatt Valdosta Valdosta

Wedding of Miss Hodgson and Mr. Berger in Hawthorne

The ceremony at Monticello Baptist Church was performed by Rev. B. Mayfield with a small relative attendance. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Whitson Hines Filayson, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Berger, will reside in Hawthorne New York. The reception followed at home with detailed floral decor and attire described, noting the bride's beige ensemble and corsage of orchids.

Ward Herbert Berger Hawthorne N.Y It. B. Mayfield Monticello Baptist Church Walter Whitlock Madison Mr. Whitlock Katherine Johnson Monticello Miss Johnson Fred Boyd Glenbower Plantation W. W. Finlayson Lakeland Fla Berger Sidney Taylor Deland Pla Sheffield Whitson Hines Filayson Finlayson J. L. Finlayson Miami Quitman Mr. Finlayson Siz W. J. Willingham C Iattanooga, Tenn Carolyn Finlayson Stetson University Stetson Tusyears Euclis, Fla Ernest Perger N. Y

Miss Harriet Hodgson Weds W. J. Hewett in Quiet Quitman Ceremony

Miss Harriet Hodgson daughter of Mrs. Mitty Hodgson of Washington D C wed W J Hewett of Quitman in a June 14 ceremony at the Peters home in Quitman Rev F H McElroy officiated and the couple left for a Daytona Beach Florida honeymoon. the bride wore poudre bleu sheer with gardenia corsage.

Quitman Harriet Hodgson Mitty A. Hodgson Washington, D.C, Snd W. J. Hewett J. P Peters Presbyterian Church Hewett Mary A. Hodgson Washington Athens F. M. Hodgson

Alloactive and unique bridge party hosted by Mrs Roddenberry

Cairo June 27 Alloactive and unique appointments featured at a bridge party hosted by Mrs Roddenberry at her Ard Avenue home Ard Avenue N18 Comparine Alps. Three tables were arranged with blue hydrangea red and white lilies and patriotic colors dominating the decor. The hostess served frozen fruit salad rolled sandwiches and a red ice drink while favors included miniature flags. Prizes went to Mrs Robert McDormund and Miss Victoria Betts among others in attendance including Miss Ruth Welch and Mrs Franklin White.

Cairo Gia Low Roddenberry Ard Avenue N18 Terrell Upehureh Pellrara Daree Victoria Betts Robert McDormdund Mire Jerrell Upchurch Olea Mckivey C. Bo Braswell Robert Meonald Ortson Turner Doe Johnson Grover Thigpen Yalushi Yates W.or. Gainey Bill Bowers Meigs Athens Missy Ruth Welch Franklin ¢. White

Bride W G Powell Honored At Bainbridge Reception

Mrs W G Powell celebrated as guests gathered at Planters street home for a formal reception hosted by aunt Mrs A J Rich. Attendants included Miss Laureen Powell and Miss Constance Roberts. guests from Colquitt Cairo Athens and local families viewed gladioli and Queen Anne's lace arrangements. two hundred fifty guests attended 5 to 7 PM.

Bainbridge W. G. Powell A. J. Rich Planters Street Lee Parker Laureen Powell Constance Roberts Hillman Trollinger N. Cooper Lloyd Rien William Cliett Ruth Powell Martha Ann Willis Minta George Liane Clea Barber Yvonne Wimberly Marion Powell Mesdames Rollins Nocris Ward J. B.L. Garber P. DB. Rich C. C. Willis Lamar Powell C.B. Fiveash

Bainbridge Personalities Attend Savannah Wedding

Mr and Mrs Glenn Griffin Mrs Grace Baggs and Mr Max wilewski left Bainbridge for Savannah to attend the wedding of Mrs Bugg's son Mercer to Miss Vivian Evans. Mr William White of Chatham N Y arrived to stay with Mr and Mrs Henry Grady Bell for several days. Mr and Mrs Idwin Warner spent Tuesday in Atlanta on business.

Bainbridge Jne And Mies Glenn Griffin Grace Baggs Max Wilewski Savannah

Boston Social Notes and Local Visits

Boston Georgia residents share a week of visits with relatives in Virginia Florida and Georgia. Nat Spengler and daughter Ann visit Spengler parents in Boston while Edwards Norton Owens and Jenkins ladies call on friends in Thomasville. Mary Lundy Laura Parramore and Elizabeth Groover travel for events and a shower honors Miss Parramore.

Boston Nat Spengler Ann Spnegier Follinsby Spengler J. T. Spengler Ed. Norton W. G. Owens Louie Jenkins Thomasville Harry Vann M. J. Clements Miami Fla Sheldon Massey Virginia Waycross Nellie Massey Sue Kent Quitman Valdosta Mary Uundy Atlanta W. F. Lundy Laura Parramore Montezzuma Christopher Jane Wise Jennie Mardre B . Scott W. T. Mardre Waukula Springs Kathleen John Kenyon The Baptist Church John Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church

Trooper Slayer Appeals Death Sentence

Charles Coates, convicted slayer of a Georgia state trooper, seeks clemency from the State Prison and Parole Commission. He killed Corp. Fred Black near Ringgold last winter and was an escapee from Missouri. A prior reprieve delayed his electrocution at Mann Hall prison, with governor Talmadge to act on the commission’s recommendation.

Atlanta Charles Coates Georgia State Prison and Parole Commission Coates Tatnall Corp Fred Black Ringgold Missouri Eugene Talmadge Prison and Parole Commission

Reward Offered for Lost Auto by George Melton in Claremore

In Claremore Oklahoma on June 27 a newspaper ad stated George Melton would pay 25000 dollars for the return of his lost automobile. Friends questioned what valuables Melton claimed were inside the car triggering the large reward. the next issue clarified the amount should have been 25 dollars.

Claremore Okla George Melton Melton

Cairo Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Cairo personal items list visits and guests including Miss Lucelt Barrineau returning from Cartersville after teaching in Gordon school system and touring Washington DC and Virginia. Mrs J W Jackson of West Palm Beach guests of Mrs W M Searcy. Mr and Mrs J B Krayth returned from Miami. Miss Murray ligs returning to Girard with Miss Augusta Wight guiding her home for a days visit. Mrs Dwight Brown spent Wednesday in Bainbridge in a receiving line.

Cairo Lucelt Barrineau Cartersville Wicter Williamis Gordon Washington DL Co Virginia J. W. Jackson West Palm Beach W.M. Searcy J. BR. Krayth Miami Dorris’ Murray Ligs Girard Augusta Wight Owas Miss Wight Dwight Brown Bainbridge

Clock Runs On Despite Missing Bits In Small Montana Town

In Sbulte Montana the city clock in the clerk's office has run for over fifty years with missing gears and nuts yet keeps time. Clerk Miss Beryl Wilson notes it continues to run merrily despite parts wearing out as locals recall its long service.

Sbulte Mont Beryl Wilson

Tea event honors bride and guests visit Brunswick

Mrs. A. J. Rich hosted a tea in honor of Mrs. W. G. Powell Jr. Emma Drew returned home after months with relatives in Dallas. Miss Cara Ham came back to Brunswick after a brief visit. Mr. P. H. Blackman and Mrs. Clark of Spring Hill hosted guests and relatives.

A. J. Rich W. G. Powell, Jr Emma Drew Dallas Texas Cara Ham Brunswick Myo O WS. Clark Spring Hill P. H. Blackman

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