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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
2
A column reflects on cultural loss during war and discusses Willkie Britain and Russia, criticizing ethical behavior and Liberty Statute. It notes Canada’s potential strategic role and doubts about peace prospects, warning of Gibraltar and Suez concerns and noting political shifts in the Republican party.
An army airman toured Thomasville with city and county leaders to inspect potential airport sites. Officials discussed required runway lengths of about two miles and land needs from 250 to over 1000 acres. Costs at ten to fifteen dollars per acre were noted, with ownership and funding decisions to be set by local authorities if the government selects the area.
A nationwide ruling upholds school boards may require students to salute the flag, amid religious objections. The piece then shifts to a contemporary campaign analysis, praising a Republican candidate with utility executive background and debating party strategies in Roosevelt era politics.
Washington insiders explore a startling contingency that the British Empire could establish its capital in Canada, with Toronto favored over Ottawa. The note outlines Canada’s population limits, tariff reliance,American capital ties, export exposure to the United States and Britain, and a looming debt load as the U.S. weighs responses to such a turn in world affairs.
The Republicans nominate Wendell L. Willkie for president, reflecting the party's temper and the character of its leading figures. Willkie's selection appears consistent with the preferences of the era and the qualities deemed essential for the office.
Sleep disturbed residents in Belleville Illinois faced a puzzling complaint as officers proposed to handle howling dogs and rabbits near city limits. The final decision was to tie up the hounds to keep the nuisance out of Belleville.
Yvette Dare, a Bali dancer billed as a sultry performer in New York, is exposed as Evelyn Evans from Lawton Oklahoma. A talking macaw performs a risqué routine, plucking items from her, with the bird rewarded by seeds. the act ends with a sarong removal.
A fragmented list blends across clues from hair ointment to mountain near Jerusalem and a verb set including make speeches humorous and exist. It weaves through chemistry symbols, ancient gods, and common terms, forming a dense crossword style word maze.
Solution of Yesterday's Puzzle notes a Norwegian territorial division and a sequence of numbers. The text references various clues including names, objects, and places such as a man’s name nickname, stair segment, general preference, ancient wine vessel, male cat, pinch, and other terms. It also mentions a Quebec town and an old Dominion state abbrs implying a wordplay compilation.
A longtime friend from the South visits New York for a week, meeting three northern cronies at the train and sharing memories from their past. The piece records a casual reunion among childhood acquaintances.
Mack Anthony, pastor, leads church services at 10:00 a m Sunday School and 11:15 a m worship with the sermon Why Does God Permit This Terrible War. Evening programs include 7:30 p m Young People's Meetings and 8:30 p m Union Service in Paradise Park. Rain plan moves services to Presbyterian church. Wednesday 8:30 p m prayer service led by Rev Bob Woodall.
The notice lists services at St Thomas Episcopal Church with Rev George W Shirley Rector Mrs Harris organist. On June 30 1940 the Sixth Sunday after Trinity at 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion and 11:00 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon.
Miss Evelyn Lewis leads Sunday School at 10:00 with M H Goodwin as superintendent. Baraca and Young Men's classes run by J B Franklin and Mrs Fritz Roberts. Sermons by Rev T F Callaway at 11:10 and 8:30. Baptist Training Union at 7:00 led by G E H Zeigler and J B Franklin. Union activities for all ages.
Richard T. Gillespie leads a 10:00 a.m. church school with W. MacIntyre as superintendent. Adult classes include Women’s Class taught by Mrs. J. W. H. Mitchell and Fellowship Class by Mrs. H. R. Mahler. Morning worship at 11:15 a.m. and a 7:00 p.m. Young People Vestry follow. Union service at 8:30 p.m. in the park.
Bruce B Hall presides at Church of the Nazarene with Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 10 50 a m Senior N P at 7 15 p m Evangelistic Service at 8 60 p m and Mid Week Prayer Service at 8 00 p m on Wednesdays.
Christian Science Sunday services at 11 a m in the church at Dawson and Washington streets with the subject Christian Science. Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 8 o'clock. Reading room at 11344 South Broad Street Room 4 Fring's Block open weekdays 10 a m to 1 p m for reading borrowing or purchasing the Bible and authorized literature.
The text mentions a Bible Class held every Sunday at 10, a pastor J W Chapman in Ty Ty Georgia, plus an anecdote about a missing person found in a Miami palm tree and a bird lover Yvette with several birds including Lipstick and Jocko.
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The report lists programs at Cairo churches led by William B. McTier and Wilburn S. Smith. Sunday School at 10 or 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. A Youth Caravan and social activities accompany the church week.
Reunion, an island in the Indian Ocean, is an integral part of France and is represented in Paris by a senator or two deputies. The arrangement outlines how the territory participates in national governance through its parliamentary representatives.
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