29 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1938
Page
1
The piece argues Rotary and civic clubs should act for public benefit without seeking praise. It notes clubs like Rotary fund benevolence from saved funds, avoid self promotion, and prefer quiet service over publicity while newspapers should report their good deeds. It discusses local club efforts and public perception, urging modest, principled action.
A lively column notes green tomatoes for canning and pickles amid talk of Norma Shearer as Scarlett and Clark Gable as Rhett. It cites tomato juice as a regulated food and praises the fruit for its versatility from sauces to soups while touching on politics and local agriculture in Mitchell county.
Preston Grover notes how a WPA or PWA grant announcement may be staged as a campaign vote item, while reporters chafe at the two hour delay. The piece also sketches Washington’s Capitol gloom, tourist chatter, and a quip about Lincoln clock lore and civic blarney.
A reader asks for the Stockholm restaurant name on 51st street between 5th and 6th avenues with a big dinner for $1.50. Jersey City pair consider the venue for their anniversary as described. The column ends with a light note on names and author-reader queries.
Radio today listings indicate daylight time one hour later in Eastern Sandara. Programs subject to change by stations without prior notice. Note: All programs to coast to coast key and basic chains unless specified and include all available stations.
A dense eighteenth hour radio grid lists programs across networks including Amos n Andy East and West repeats, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Fred Allen at Town Hall, Lum & Abner, Barry Wood, Red Norvo and Mildred Bailey, and dance music finales. Multiple sports and news segments are noted along with theatrical and dramatic programs.
The listing shows programmed acts on NSBC and WJZ with time slots from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM. It includes orchestras, vocalists, news, and variety shows such as Middleman Orchestra, The Revelers, Alma Kitchell, Lowell Thomas, Easy Aces, Paula Durand, Roy Shield Revue, Harriet Parsons, Barry McKinley, Boston's Pops, Chicago Minstrel Show, Larry Clinton, Nano Rodrigo, Lang Thompson, and more.
A reminiscence from JYomer Davenport about his youth in Oregon. He recalls joining a town brass band as a kid, receiving a too short uniform, and laughing at the clothing mishap while noting the pants forced him into two steps with each stride.
American Batting Averill of Cleveland leads with .381 while Travis of Washington hits .359. Lewis of Senators and Foxx of Boston have 55 runs, Foxx drives in 78 with York and Detroit close. Travis and Lewis post 92 and 87 hits respectively. Cramer and Trosky top doubles with 20, Averill 7 triples, Heath 6. Foxx leads home runs with 21.
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