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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1955
Page
6
A speaker argues chambers of commerce succeed only with active leadership and financial support. Critics miss that the chamber catalogs data on resources, labor, housing, schools, churches, and transportation to attract industry. He urges businesses in Thomasville to contribute at least 50 to 100 dollars to fund sustained community projects.
The Community Council presented mid year progress on sponsored projects including the community calendar, separation and divorce panel, and a draft constitution and by laws. Committees discussed recreation, welfare, health plans and potential surveys while education and membership reported no items.
Atlanta reports a new 750000 bushel grain elevator will be built at Savannah, costing over two million dollars. Robert Frankenfield, new chairman of the state Ports Authority, signs the contract guiding the project part of a plan to expand facilities. A syndicate led by W C Rasmussen will construct and run the facility, providing Georgia farmers direct access to foreign markets and an estimated additional net income of 25000 dollars annually for the state ports.
The council prepares the operating budget and must present it to the Community Chest by July 15. The plan outlines funding priorities and projected expenditures for the coming year.
City Commission discussed traffic on the Boston Highway and considered enforcing a 25 mph limit and installing blinker signals at cross streets. Proposals to warn drivers and cut the legal speed from 35 to 25 mph were referred for investigation amid a brief session presided by Mayor Pro tempore Robison.
About 35 percent of Japan's people are under 15, reflecting a youthful segment amid demographic trends. This highlights the nation's age structure and potential impacts on schools and social services.
An ad touts FAS as a denture support powder that keeps plates steady and comfortable while avoiding taste or nausea. It claims alkaline formulation prevents denture odor and fits any drug counter purchase.
The Rev. Paul L. Harwell of Barwick Methodist Church spoke to the Pavo Kiwanis Club at its regular meeting on Monday. He preached on the theme Come and See, citing Nathanel and Philip. Visiting guest was Rad din Adams from Boston.
Mrs. Jack Warren a 51 year old resident of Putney and Meigs died of a heart attack. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Meigs Baptist Church with pastors C R Pittard and Bryant Leveritt officiating. Interment followed at Meigs Sunset Cemetery with pallbearers listed and Woodall Funeral Home of Albany arranging. She was formerly Miss Magele Hurst of Meigs and is survived by her husband and two daughters.
Ton Palmer of Pelham and Mrs James Roberts mourn the loss of a relative whose home is in Germany. The deceased left three sons Percy Warren of Putney Coy Warren of Albany and Eugene Warren of San Diego California. Four brothers Henry Hurst of Tifton James Hurst of Denver and Frank and Joe Hill Hurst of Meigs also survive.
The ad touts a new Bel Air two door sedan as a standout choice with low price. It claims superior styling and interior fabrics rivaling the highest priced cars and ample interior room.
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