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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1941
Page
1
A column offers dog care guidance for the July Fourth holiday. Advice includes keeping timid dogs indoors or in quiet country settings, avoiding letting dogs run at large, and soothing strategies with extra petting during fireworks. It also shares quirky notes on dog care and a Q&A section on chewing and licking issues.
The passage outlines Associated Press re publication rights and local news crediting rules. It also states changes for standing advertisements must be submitted by 6 p.m. the day before appearance, with subscription options listed for various durations.
The text mixes opinion and commentary on wartime topics including Allied plans, Soviet relations, and domestic politics. It mentions shipping war supplies to Soviet Russia, Japanese threat, English production, and isolationist attitudes, with notes on political figures and public notices about labor and divorces.
The article argues railroads, long under government control, must modernize and consolidate to compete with trucks as defense needs grow. It lauds current car loadings and service while criticizing internal personnel strife and leadership struggles that hinder progress.
Attorney General Ellis Warnall starts gubernatorial bid as Georgia voters face long campaign. Arnall endorses a four year term limit and comments on Governor Tal madge while University System issues prompt resignations and board changes. Cocking clings to his stance amid ongoing dispute and potential further demotions.
The article details Hitler's strategy to draw troops from subjugated countries into a multinational force against Russia. It notes Spain's call for a Spanish Legion, Italy's four divisions, and other European states being recruited to oppose the Soviets while warning of propaganda and potential world ramifications. It adds that Finns would suffer if Hitler loses and asserts expert opinion that the fight will proceed in the usual manner.
Washington faces a mass influx of government workers with plans to decentralize agencies. Congress weighs moving offices to Chicago and other cities while proposals include regional capitals and shifted bureaus. An unnamed official sketches a controversial capital relocation plan amid fierce political wrangling.
The notice states that registration will take place after October sixteenth on a Tuesday with sufficient workers to assist the draft board in preparing the cards promptly.
The piece notes bases in the Pacific theater will decide the Russian campaign’s course. It states Japan must choose to seize control or withdraw. It mentions treaties with Germany and to stay friendly with Russia, with the latter being the most recent.
On Ocracoke in North Carolina there are no license plates or state gasoline taxes. The island has no highways just sand trails and no jail or police. A tiny population lives in peace and residents privately handle offenses when necessary.
A profile of Ilsa Harris, 18, of Birmingham with a shifting persona named Yvette who captivates New York social circles. Raised near New Orleans, she studied in a convent, then moved east and became a talked about figure with a French accented voice that lingers in nightlife venues.
John T. Gragg of Decatur county was elected president of the Bainbridge Lions Club for 1941 42 at a Friday luncheon at the Bilbert Hotel. Other officers include Thos I Hodges as 1st vice president C N Cooper 2nd vice president Dan Hale Lion tamer W S Buster Porter tail twister Joseph Grollman secretary treasurer Glen Hodges and directors Charlie Miller Maston ONeal and W D Davis. The new officers will be installed at July's Ladies Night meeting.
Bainbridge announces final week for applications to perform on the Salute to Georgia Counties broadcast set for July 10 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Auditions will be held by a committee and WSB will transcribe the program for a July 12 7 30 p m broadcast. Local citizens will speak and county residents can attend to view radio production.
The South's oldest radio station presents an air show using the finest modern broadcasting equipment. All details of the radio program will be carried out just as in WSB studios and performers will be heard by thousands of listeners tuned in.
Bainbridge Ga June 28 Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church the Rev Alexander Mackie D D a distinguished minister of Philadelphia will be the speaker. Dr Mackie is not only a great preacher and scholar but is also president of the Presbyterian Ministers Fund the oldest insurance company in America. A cordial invitation is extended to all to hear Dr Mackie Sunday morning.
Bainbridge Ga June 28 All children and young people ages 4 to 16 are invited to attend Bible School held 2 30 to 5 00 each day. Each pupil will receive honor awards for perfect attendance. Enroll Monday June 30th for the event filled with study work and play and surprises.
Bainbridge Ga June 28 Mrs E J Tyson Jr hosted a lively bridge party and kitchen shower at her home on Donalson street in compliment to Miss Elizabeth O Neal who will wed Wallace Plowden on Monday July 30 The attractive apartment was of a festive style with guests and debutante details in a warm social scene.
Hydrangeas and asters decorated the room as Miss Cleo Barber hosted a bridge party assisted by her mother Mrs. EB Tyson. Guests included Elizabeth O Neal Margaret Chat fant Clara Wimberly Florence Lane Ruth Wheat and others as they enjoyed progressions and iced tea.
Fort Benning Georgia AP reports a startled sergeant woke by a dark visitor asking for coffee and a reply. The figure fled after a light showed the sergeant’s lack of insignia and a startled private dashed away like a frightened jackrabbit.
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