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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
6
The readable text references payment in advance and mentions ballot issues and voters. It appears as a fragmented note likely about a ballot or election process with scattered phrases about voting and contributions. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are discernible.
A garbled page fragment jumbles mentions of local voters and a candidate named Zach Clavey, along with stray references to Thomas County, the Pledge of Allegiance, youths companionship, and international tensions involving Moscow. It reads as a rough inventory of topics without cohesive narrative.
Fragmentary editorial discusses loyalty to the Democratic Party, resistance to departing from the party, and tensions over national representation and state power, with focus on the South and issues affecting regional balance in Congress.
A local editorial discusses the Georgia gubernatorial race between Herman Talmadge and Thompson. It notes shifting registrants, first time voters among 18 year olds, and the debate over funding for education and state improvements. The piece hints at a possible sales tax as a funding source and urges voters to choose the best candidate without partisan bias.
The piece analyzes Truman era political dynamics as 1952 elections approach. It notes factional splits in the Democratic Party, limited leadership, and GOP weakness. The article discusses potential heirs and strategies to mobilize conservative Democrats while Newspapers speculate on candidacy viability and campaign tactics.
Donalsonville in Séminole County ends the cucumber market week as Manager W H McDonald reports a record yield. Farmers earned conservatively 175 to 200 dollars per acre under long standing nine year contracts with the Cairo Pickle Company. Favorable rains and timely growth kept cucumbers in good shape for a six to eight week season bringing cash needs during the off season.
John Sims, assistant to Chancellor Harmon Caldwell, becomes director of the University Building Authority program. The $12,000,000 project will pay him $10,000 yearly, with a full-time role and expected leave of absence from his current post. State Auditor B. E. Thrasher announced the appointment.
The piece discusses how guests who arrive “a little late” disrupt the meal, forcing others to wait or reshuffle courses. Hosts fear seeming unkind while late arrivals gain nothing, leading to a typically mismatched service and cooled dishes.
New York columnist pondered if the Korea crisis signals a broader conflict. He argued Soviet Russia is unready for full war, citing Greece and Berlin lessons, and urged strong Allied action to deter Moscow, warning against complacency.
Washington June 27 AP The Senate Judiciary Committee set Friday for a hearing on President Truman's nomination of Neil Andrews to be a U S federal judge for Northern Georgia. Andrews, serving under a temporary recess appointment since Oct 21, faces opposition from Georgia Senators George and Russell who back former Circuit Judge Boyd Sloan of Gainesville. Andrews was named to replace Judge Robert L Russell, brother of Senator Russell, who has since been elevated to the U S Fifth Circuit. Andrews is a former Justice Department attorney and practiced law in Atlanta before his 194? appointment.
A lighthearted, diagnostic aside notes partygoers delaying plans. The text riffs on people announcing they will be late and jokes about spoiling dinner as a consequence of tardiness. The tone mirrors casual column wit and social observation from a bygone era.
The fragment references petitions and political tension surrounding Betts and Brow, with notes on poverty years and a fight against despair. It hints at a historic, nation voice moment, emphasizing resilience and nobility rather than bitterness.
Reports list forty eight deaths from heat storms including lightning hail and rain across Newfoundland Ontario and the U S as new York hails Kingsford Smith and crew as bravest of the brave while a drill boat casualty tallies thirty dead. Georgia tobacco markets set to open July 29 per current plans. An all Kiwanis night at Rosemary Inn highlights civic club meeting. Thomasville Buds claim first half league title after beating Perry with extra innings and strong pitching by Veale.
Ten candidates face selection as Republicans start balloting in Philadelphia ten years ago. Hoover seeks to gauge support before entering the race while A. B. Hart is named as a state legislature candidate. Rosenbergh department store plans a large expansion sale to clear stock ahead of a move.
Athens reporters say the cotton boll worm now rivals the boll weevil as a crop threat across Georgia. Westbrook extension agents note growers battle a record infestation with worms appearing two to three weeks earlier than usual, prompting calls for new general purpose insecticides. County reports show heightened boll weevil pressure in north Georgia, with Floyd County noting tenfold higher infestation than last year.
Cowden and Plaza softball teams are named champions of the first half as the Americas club defeats Victory 4s. SBBson is noted in the standings.
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