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Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1936

Page

13

Dr W B Cochran for Georgia legislature from Thomas county

Dr W B Cochran announces candidacy for representative in Georgia General Assembly from Thomas county. He stresses support for state farm markets and funding to secure and certify market sites. He previously represented the county from 1929 to 1933 and earned praise for honesty and diligence.

W. B. Cochran Times-Enterprise General Assembly of Georgia Thomas County Cochran

Glen Arven Bridge Tournament Opens Wednesday

The Glen Arven Country Club announces the bridge tournament will begin Wednesday at 2 30 o clock in the afternoon.

Glen Arven

Collier Johnson and Chastain Families Reunion Set

The Collier Johnson and Chastain families plan their annual reunion at Mt. Zion church two miles east of Ochlocknee on Sunday July 5. The event draws over 100 members from the county and beyond with the gathering shifted from July 4 to July 5.

Collier Johnson Chastain Mt. Zion Church Ochlocknee

Pelham News Notes Highlights Local Visitors

Pelham Georgia residents report a busy weekend with guests from Valdosta Jacksonville and Camilla. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Harrell Drewey Mr and Mrs H L McElvey and Mr and Mrs McCulley Harris in Valdosta to see Mr and Mrs Guy McCulley.

Pelham Harrell Drewey H. L. McElvey McCulley Harris Valdosta Guy McCulley Lewis Curry Texas B. C. Curry Betty Jean Billy Eubanks Jacksonville Fla Lillian White Evaline Stevenson Saleah Gray Camilla Kelly Bullard Herbert Kemp, Jr Tallahassee

Thom Asville Roses Shine At National Democratic Convention

Claude Rountree and Bainbridge couple Aby and Mrs Conger attended the national convention in Philadelphia. The Thomasville roses, distributed by the Junior Chambers of Commerce, impressed delegates despite delays from traffic issues.

Claude Rountree Rountree Aby Conger Bainbridge Atlanta Chambers of Commerce

Maxwell in Critical Condition After Smithville Truck Crash

Albany Georgia June 30 Charles Maxwell 21 in critical condition at Phoebe Putney Hospital after a truck crash at Smithville. The truck driver escaped with minor injuries and Maxwell suffered a dislocated hip and internal injuries. Maxwell recently married Anne Newlin. His parents and brother Byron Maxwell were alerted and traveled to Albany.

Albany Charles Maxwell Phoebe Putney Smithville Maxwell J. B. Maxwell Thomasville Roop Snow Abany Anne Newlin

Rev Norman Williamson to Lead Wednesday Night Service

Rev Norman F Williamson will lead the mid week prayer service at First Baptist Church as pastor T F Callaway is away in Virginia. Williamson recently attended Mercer University Church Efficiency School and spoke at churches and youth assemblies across northeast Georgia. He will discuss a Baptist related issue of broad concern tomorrow night at eight o clock.

Norman F. Williamson First Baptist Church T. F. Callaway Virginia Williamson Church Efficiency School Mercer University Macon At- 80 North East Georgia South

Contributions for FDR nominators fund reported in Meigs county

W. W. Alexander chaired the Roosevelt Nominators fund and listed several donors including K R Jerger Claude Rountree and Thomas K Davis of Meigs with amounts of 25 10 and 5 dollars. The fund remains short of expectations and rosters will be posted in drug stores and public places for signatures. Also Postmaster B C Blanton announced postal savings and money order windows to run 9 am to 5 pm starting July 1 and adjusted train mail cutoffs to one hour before departures.

W. W. Alexander The Roosevelt Nominators K. R. Jerger Claude Rountree W. Fred Scott Thomas K. Davis Meigs Randolph A. Jones Frank Forester J. J. Gainey D. Roy Hay E. P Mce- Collum W. H. Titus W. KE. Beverly B. B. Earl B. S. Inman W B. Cochran Harry S. Feinberg John Dixon Cash Thomas County Roosevelt Club Hope&i Thomasville B. C. Blanton

Former reform school matron testifies cruelty in Tennessee

Mrs. Mollie D. Stone, ex matron at the state reform school, testified before a grand jury about inmates flogging and food contamination. She said 12 whisky cases passed her door and that Superintendent Choate ordered severe beatings. Indictments were brought against five guards for assault and battery. Governor McAlester reviewed the complaints with the Institutions Commissioner and promised a statement after reviewing all evidence.

Nashville Tenn Mollie D. Stone State Reform School Comity Grand Jury Grand Jury McAlester E. L. Pardue

Four candidates qualify for state superior court positions

Atlanta June 30 Four candidates qualified with the state democratic executive committee today for superior court positions subject to the democratic primary September 9 Judge Gordon Knox of Hazelhurst to succeed himself for the unexpired term of the late Judge J H Thomas of the Brunswick circuit Judge Lee Wyatt of LaGrange to succeed himself as judge of the Coweta circuit Frank L Forrester of Thomasville to succeed George R Lilly as solicitor general of the southern circuit and A W Skelton of Hartwell to succeed himself as solicitor general of the northern circuit

Atlanta State Democratic Executive Committee Gordon Knox Hazelhurst J. H. Thomas Brunswick Lee Wyatt LaGrange Coweta Frank L. Forrester Thomasville George R. Lilly Lilly A. 8. Skelton Hartwell

Cochran Seeks Georgia Legislature Seat Pledges Farmers Market Aid

W W B Cochran announces candidacy for Georgia legislature from Thomas County subject to the Democratic primary. He pledges to use influence to secure state funding to buy and operate state owned farmers markets for farmers benefit and promises fiscal restraint in government.

Thomas County Georgia B. Cochran

Weather Wonders and Records in Incomplete Chronology

Fragmentary report lists yesterday's high 20000 with inconsistent units. Mentions highest and lowest temperatures this month across decades, plus 6.00 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours. Vague notes on normal monthly expectations and unclear dates or locations.

City Council Minutes July 29 1936 Armory site decision

City council in regular session approves Armory site at Glenwood Dr and East Jackson St for WPA build with price of 775.00 and transfer provisions to county for armory use with city reversion. Water light, delinquent taxes, and street right of way actions also discussed and authorized.

Council Inman McDougald Watt Feinberg Chastain Powell Dixon Smith Key Virginia Machinery and Well Company Water & Light Committee Dixon Public Property City of Thomasville County of Thomas WPA National Guards Alderman Key Hawthorn Margaret Huggins Finance Committee Remington Avenue

Neighborhood Prayer Meeting At Mrs Watt's Home

A prayer meeting is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 at 714 North Dawson Street. Mrs W A Watt hosts and invites all interested residents to attend.

W. A. Watt North Dawson Street

City Council Adjourns After Routine Business

There being no further business, Council adjourned. Mayor B Sinman presided and Clerk C C Pittman attested the action.

B. Sinman Attest C C. Pittman

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Vite Loring Cabot Margo Cuatrol Naish Stooges Melvyn DR. B. Cochran Thomas Countian Rock Springs Hart's Playground Rev A. T. Hart Hart Cairo Road Arizona Morgan Blake Ifor Golf Tourney O. B. Keeler Atlanta Journal Journal Piney Woods Glen Arven Country Club Florida Eddie Lewis W. Jackson Robison Stationery Co Rose Carlton's Men and Boys T. A. Futch Home. Co Louis H. Jerger, Inc W. L. Ball and Son Rogers J. C. Griffin Thos. Sales Co Dunlop Tire Co F. Flipper Porter Plant Harry Owens Ann Folsom McKinnon Cash Grocery Cowart's shoreVbyo Moon Jewelry Co Hicks Clothing Co van H. Priest, Co Richard Mitchell L. Steyerman and Son Golden’s Scoggins and Langley W. F. MacIntyre Thomasville Steam Laundry Lovett’s L. D. Whitehead Standard Exterminating Co F. Smith Jackson Street General Auto Crawford N. Madison St Vera Howard Hall Commercial Bank Thomas Drug Store Thomas: Drug Store Inc Pelham News Rosabell Traywick Quitman Francis Carter Grover Thigpen Grover Thigpen, Jr ODD Fellows Piney Woods Lodge A. Rosolio N. G. Elzy McLeod Swift’s City Fruit CO Byron Maxwell N. F. Williamson Baptist Church J. J. Willie Lloyd, Fla J. J. Willis Willie W. J Palmer Laura Willie J. J. Willie, Jr Lula Willie Saunders Miccosukee Beard Palmer Lloyd Judge Willie North Floridda Sareivera FDR Nominators Fund Reform School U. S. Department OF Agriculture Weather Bureau Rytex the City Council B. L. Brewton & Sow General Contractors Vera Hall Cooking W. Jackson Bt
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