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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
5
Information from Mr and Mrs W B Garrison states their son Lt Walter B Garrison Jr pilot of a B 25 Mitchell crash landed in the jungles of Northwest New Guinea. The aircraft was a complete loss but there were no casualties and the crew returned safely to base.
Mary Helen Drew and Wilson James Herschell, U S Navy, united in a candlelight double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Brunswick. Attendants were Coder Hamilton and Katheryn Amerson. reception at Wisteria Inn followed by honeymoon plans to Niagara Falls and Canada. Out-of-town guests listed.
A June birthday USO party at Shepard's pool hosted by Miss Devereux drew about 30 Air Base and Hospital G I s and patients plus 10 12 G S O girls. Guests enjoyed supper two birthday cakes and dancing to music from the Finney General Hospital orchestra.
The article notes the northward Russian push from Finland amid continued war, while Cherbourg resistance ends under Eisenhower reports though German sniping persists. City actions cover new emergency ordinances, and Congressman Cox plans a radio address. local crop prices and drought concerns intensify farm worries.
The 1944 Thomasville district shows a sharp rise in registered voters with 2,262 in Thomasville district and 1,691 outside, totaling 3,953 qualified voters for the July Fourth Democratic primary. E. E. Vox will speak on WPAX Friday at 2:30 p.m. delivering a vital message to local residents.
J N Rosalio announces complete office machine service with Wesley Moore joining to rebuild and repair all types of office machines and cash registers in South Georgia and North Florida. They plan a new shop to recondition machines per Royal Typewriter Company standards to extend machine life.
Ad lists tire sizes 750x17 560x18 75x19 50x21 and a 6:00X10-6:00X%10 tire price line. Cowden Auto Supply promotes Grade I tires with basic tire options and service.
City Commission last night focused on a new ordinance drafted by City Manager Layton to regulate conduct and procedure. The measure tightens meeting rules, sets bi monthly meetings for the second and fourth Mondays at eight, and outlines special meetings and resolutions to guide city operations. Expenditure and purchasing procedures will be addressed at a future session.
H R Bannister of Bre county writes in strong support of Judge E E Cox for Congress in Georgia s second district. He condemns outside funding against Cox and lauds constitutional government and Cox s stance against national direction. He notes Cox opposes some New Deal policies yet stands for three-branch government and constitutional limits.
John L. Breen a former Thomasville resident died after a brief illness in Atlanta. Funeral services were held at his daughter Mrs. Horace K Flower's home in Jesup with Franks Doremus conducting. Burial followed in Jesup Cemetery. He was born August 15 1867 and survived by children Florence, Hugh Wentworth, Margaret and several grandchildren. He had two marriages and worked with Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and later the M D S Railroad.
F T Stringer 82 c graduated from Metalsmith school at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Norman Oklahoma on June 3rd. He earned honors as an outstanding student and four honor certificates, advancing to third class petty officer and remaining as an instructor in Squadron Operations. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Emory Howard Stringer of Metcalfe and has three brothers in service: E H Stringer Jr a 2 c petty officer Montauk NY Sgt Kirby W Stringer in Italy and Pvt Ralph Stringer Pittburg CA. He and his wife now live at 423 West Eufaula Street Norman Oklahoma.
Mrs J H Spence offers summer hats at half price plus 25 cents. Located at 108 North Broad Street.
An auto crash yesterday afternoon near Dawson and Clay streets caused heavy damage and slight injuries. A negro driver, Henry Kelsey, was arrested for reckless driving while intoxicated. Mrs. Lambert, the other motorist, was not seriously injured.
The Methodist church reports a successful first night of youth activity week with a large crowd. Jimmie Callahan led a discussion on socialized medicine and Capt. T A Peterson of Finney gave the closing talk. Tonight's discussion is planned.
The Watkins family extends thanks to many friends for kindnesses shown after the death of Artig Watkins. The note is followed by a brief program note about Citizenship responsibilities led by Claire Flowers and Lorene Johnson, with worship topics matching the discussion.
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