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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
3
fragmentary report notes attendees at Sunday afternoon services at Barnetts Creek with mentions of Misses Tila di Lota Ghiastain and other names.
A reader letter criticizes a Saturday article on whooping cough vaccine, defending vaccination and urging doctors to report cases. The writer cites Public Health Service and state regulations, defends the vaccine’s value, and urges public health measures to protect babies in Thomas County.
The Albany street car system is abandoned as rails will be removed and no further effort will continue the project. Automobiles dominate transportation with little street car use outside large cities. Watermelon loads in Thomas County report two cars, Metcalfe and Ochlocknee. J W Homie and J T Thompson Sr. bought cars for five hundred fifteen and five hundred dollars. Sheriff candidate C T Gandy filed and paid thirteen dollars. many entries expected this week as Monday deadline nears. Thomas County districts combine Boston Metcalfe for two representatives in the new arrangement.
South Boston Mags. A wartime romance culminates in the marriage of Miss Helen A Yeager of 339 Eight Street South Boston to Otis J Wynn of Meigs Georgia. The couple met during army service and will wed at St Augustine's Church with Frances Yeager as bridesmaid and William Yeager as best man. They will honeymoon through the South and settle in South Boston.
The death of Mr. Allen Jones, a prominent farmer and large landowner, occurred last Saturday after a paralytic illness. He chaired a large family, left an estate valued at over 300 000, and his will divides the property among heirs. Surviving children include W. M. Jones, Dr THR Jones, Dr Henry Jones, Carson Jones, and others. Funeral held at Rosemary Church with a large attendance. Local notes list visiting residents and residents returning from trips.
Miss Maxie Chastain and Mr. Major Gibson wed Wednesday night at the bride’s parents’ Cairo home in a quiet ceremony. Rev W M Davis officiated with music by Rubye Davis and Annie J Davis. Afterward the couple left for a short east trip and will reside in Thomasville.
A long column records numerous names and origins of visitors and travelers in Thomasville. It mentions Mr. Ww. B. Smith Montigello Mrs. Zucker Albany Dr. Cally Tavares Miss Mamie Carter Ellabelle Judge Atkinson Atlanta and many others visiting for short stays or on business with local residents.
In Georgia a Boston Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Pastor Z H Barron as teacher of the Young Ladies and Junior classes. Miss Mildred Bradshaw leads the Senior B Y P U at 7 p.m with Miss Center Richardson as prayer service supervisor.
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