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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
9
Hudson introduces Orion fiber tops for its convertibles, claiming exceptional sun resistance and durability. Van Derzee notes Orlon’s weathering tolerance, ease of cleaning with mild soap, and strong performance under flexing and high speeds, delivering lasting appearance.
Margaret Ann Wade Hild Ann Johnson Wesley Patrick and Pat Marshall from Dixie and Quitman High Schools are among 200 Georgia youth chosen for a leadership training conference jointly sponsored by Future Farmers and Future Homemakers at the F F A Camp on Lake Jackgo. The event runs next month through July 4 with FHA and FFA chapters from across the state. They depart Quitman early Monday and return Saturday.
Miss Betty Jean Mills of Pavo has joined the First National Bank in Macon as bookkeeper, starting duties June 16. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Louise Mills of Pavo and has spent the past two years in prior work.
Brooks County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual dinner July 1 at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Home. Gordon Nichols of Chattanooga Tennessee and OPS official will speak on business problems. Eight new directors will be announced. secretary Louis Bennet resigns.
Quitman Ga. students enroll in the Quitman schools summer activities with 75 beginners and 40 intermediate swimmers passing the first American Red Cross test. An additional 23 students aged 12 or older completed the life saving requirement. Classes run daily 8:30 to 11 a.m. at West End Pool under Miss Margaret Cox, Red Cross instructor and Quitman faculty member.
The subject attended Georgia University and Valdosta State College where she belonged to the Glee Club Y W C A and the Phi Kappa Sports Club.
The June 24 1952 Board of Education meeting in the superintendent’s office included E R Jerger John Watt Bolling Jones Heyward Vann Mrs Scoville and J Harrell Guy. They discussed a Garden Club request for the gym and grounds for a Rose Show in 1958 and noted field reservations with no parking in that area. They reviewed a financial report through May 31 found the budget largely followed and authorized borrowing 8600 secured by tax funds. The janitor survey found staffing reductions infeasible. They accepted a 1952-53 county city education contract, debated a long term twenty year term, and paused action pending county white schools survey. Building plans to secure a local bond issue and State Board approval were reviewed, as were plans to re configure the Junior High for increasing fall enrollment. The elementary faculty and parents supported ending homogeneous grouping in elementary schools. The superintendent attended the Southern States Work Conference in Daytona Beach June 9–14 and reported on the Georgia Association of School Board Members. Bills paid included multiple vendors and services totaling about 260.63. The meeting adjourned with EB Jerger president and R D Blakeney secretary.
The Carlebach Art Gallery in New York will host an international ivory sculpture competition. Prizes totaling 500 dollars will be awarded to top entrants.
The Willing Workers Class of Pavo Methodist Church donated a piano to the church educational building. The surprise gift was presented by Mrs Long with the class guided by Mrs Dan G Dallas. The active class voices plans for further projects as new members join. A sculpture contest exhibit is planned for next spring.
The Thomas County Board of Commissioners met in regular session led by Chairman Keyton with Griffin White Reichert and Thomas present. They approved May minutes, heard petitions from Mrs. Carter for Ber Line Road improvements, and adopted a resolution to designate the Coolidge to Meigs road as a post road to be graded surfaced and bridged.
Weather cuts short Thursday Rotary gathering featuring Wall and a diversely presented program. Speakers include Lewis wife Wallace, Nate Borrough, Jeff Golden Sr, Kit Coovert, John Mitchell now of Texas, Lawson Nest, and Bobby Guy with guests and remarks on investments and plans.
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