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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
7
Mrs. R. C. Bell entertained grandchildren at a country club gathering after swimming. Attendees included Try Scott alley Alexander and Dillinger Hope and David wards and Fontaine Miss Jury and Dayline Flowers.
P W Bryan Jr and Ann Wade were elected as voting delegates to the 4-H District Meeting to be held in Tifton. The council met at the Home Demonstration Room with President Hu Bryant presiding and about 25 attendees. Bryan gave the speech he will deliver at the district meeting. Refreshments followed.
Miss Mary Isabel Hargrave and Mr. Jack Walton Maxwell of Talbotton Ga. wed at 10 o clock Thursday morning June 28 at the bride parents home 512 East Clay Street in Thomasville Dr Paul Brooks Leath officiated in a Magnolia and vine decorated altar The couple exited for North Carolina and Gatlinburg Tenn and will reside in Talbotton Ga after July 8 with several out of town guests attending the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs T C Watkins of Thomasville announce the engagement of Peggy Ann Watkins to Robert Lee Benton son of C C Benton of Thomasville and Mrs E A Johnson of Jacksonville Fla The marriage will be solemnized August 1 at the First Baptist Church The bride to be is a Thomasville High School graduate and employed by Belks Department Store He is employed with Benton Machine Shop in Thomasville The couple will reside in Thomasville after the wedding
New federal rules affect sending packages overseas. Mailers may need an export license for certain shipments. gifts under 25 dollars usually exempt except to China and North Korea. Thomasville Post Office will require license proof or mark gifts with Gift Export License Not Required.
A Rotary meeting prompts town discussion on progress, unity, and newer approaches. Critics urge improved roads, farming processing, and coordinated efforts between town and country while lamenting complacency and limited local cooperation. The piece urges measured critique to spur growth and notes local attitudes toward reform.
A Moultrie Coca Cola Co. truck toppled into a ditch on a dirt road east of Merrillville after striking a soft spot. The driver escaped injury though the vehicle sustained heavy damage.
Researchers in Savannah Charleston North Carolina Moore Hem Jacksonville Miami and Atlanta are listed as available experts in a regional deployment. The note highlights availability across multiple southern hubs for consultation or service.
The Pilot Club executive board approved a plan to sell Coca Colas during intermission at the July 12 concert in the Auditorium. Proceeds may help defray expenses with voluntary contributions invited, no admission charge for the Metropolitan Male Quartet, and ticket plans including bank installment options for season tickets.
A Union Service of Welcome will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at First Methodist Church in Thomasville to greet the new Methodist leaders Rev. Leland Moore and Rev. W. E. Scott. Prestigious church and city officials will deliver welcomes and an informal reception will follow in the Wesley Building.
Several Thomasville residents spoke at the Rotary Club about local challenges and improvements. Carlton Bouldry urged better roads and a tourist information booth, while Tommy Hawkins discussed grain storage needs and rising corn yields. Mayor Endson outlined water and power issues, and Bob Balfour noted city county ties affecting farmer access. Visitors included Rob Guy and Dr. Gillespie.
The Senate approved an extension to the defense production act on a roll call vote. Senators Hill Sparkman of Alabama and George of Georgia supported the measure. Senator Russell of Georgia was not recorded.
Dr and Mrs James Reid spent last weekend at Perkins Beach. Mr Ralph Perkins arrives today for a short visit to his winter home. John Gregoriou spends weeks with relatives in New Hampshire and Connecticut. T L Carr and Mrs A Hill and Kent Hill attended the Heritage Powell wedding in Moultrie. Mrs Perry L Pittman and son Ronnie of Plain Dealing Louisiana visit Mr and Mrs John P Wheeler. GC Ward returns from visits to Macon Jacksonville and Miami Florida. Lottie Crowther and Jim Crowther spend weekend in Sewanee Tenn for Episcopal auxiliary meeting. Capt and Mrs Harold A White and Mr and Mrs Wm Howard Trowerg return from Cataloochee Ranch NC. Little Gary Kelly improving at Macon hospital after peanut particle removal. doctors expect recovery barring unforeseen issues.
Randall Say leads a lineup of top local performers at Coolidge High School Auditorium for a talent show with a 7 30 picnic supper. Winston Johncoh and several 4 H and home demonstration participants join in a community event to raise funds for the council. No admission charge. a free will offering will be collected.
The deacons of the Dawson Street Baptist Church meet tonight at 8:00 for the monthly business meeting.
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