06 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1948
Page
1
A chaotic OCR fragment shows a Red Cross blood plan discussion with hurried notes about meetings and speakers. Mentions one invited speaker, a busy schedule, and concerns about delays and urgent religious reflections. Contains stray political references and incomplete sentences.
The article urges support for the Red Cross blood program, detailing national needs and local quotas. It notes four million pints needed annually and cites Thomasville’s quota of 14 600 dollars, explaining the campaign funds local services and disaster readiness.
The article recalls wartime self sufficiency through home gardens and canning with tales of households, farmers, and communities expanding food production for daily use and aiding armed forces. It notes ongoing interest in gardening, poultry, and self reliance as a lasting habit across counties and towns.
Carolyn confronts Framingham over Eddie Gale's publicity stunt for the zoo drive. A comic interview with a chimp aims to revive the campaign, drawing laughter and backlash as Carolyn warns of consequences and Gale presses on.
In St. Petersburg speakers declare South will not support wet presidential candidates. Two firms named by witnesses before the House Committee in an alleged conspiracy to control prices via manipulation of the cotton market. Bascom Deaver nominated by President Coolidge for Federal judge. Senate it awaits after a long fight. Doeran crowned winner in Albany basketball tournament as Adel falls to Colquitt County for Southwest Georgia title.
Judge Gardner dissolves injunction in Camilla affecting local option elections. Dry forces granted. Budget notes mention $6,000 requested for Chamber of Commerce work and a continuing membership plan. Elly elected president Wn. Thomas vice president. Storms along the California coast threaten as damages rise to millions. Rev. W Hy Higgins former rector dies in New Jersey after sleeping.
Meigs Ga March 9 Meigs P T A parents association will convene Tuesday afternoon in the school auditorium at 3 00 PM Guest speaker will be Mrs Florence Wood of Thomasville All members urged to attend Mrs Wiley Roberts President
Readable fragments reveal clues such as Ancient Greek country Dutch city golf peg horse disease Moray fishers and other partial hints. The piece resembles a weathered puzzle page with scattered entries and garbled print.
A detailed Sunday airing lineup lists programs from 7:55 am to 6:45 pm including John Gart Trio, World News summaries, Songs of Hope and Glory, Airlane Trio, Serenade, United Nations Forum, Wayne King Show, Hymns of Devotion, and a signoff. Notable anchors include Vladimir Selinsky and Jack Lawrence with multiple time blocks across morning and afternoon.
Meigs GeorgiaMarch 3 8 00 AM C A Strickland Sr dies after months of heart ailment and asthma He was aged years and survived by wife son C A Strickland Jr and five daughters Interment at Meigs Sunset Cemetery Thursday at 3 Rev Tom A Whiting and Rev U A Moss officiated Funeral attended by relatives and friends from Lakeland Camilla Cordele Coolidge and Jesup with several grandchildren and great grandchildren listed among survivors
St. Joseph's Catholic Church Bainbridge Georgia marks Laetare Sunday with a 10 o'clock Mass and confessions heard before Mass.
Meigs churches invite all to Sunday School at 10:00 on March 7. A church service follows at 11:00 from the Baptist Church. A church bus will run on the regular schedule to help everyone attend.
The fragment shows an intercity schedule for the Atlantic Coast Line with Southland and Southwind trains, times around 6:18 am to 7:40 am, routes to Montgomery and Seabreeze areas, and notes on through sleepers and third day operation. Contact the ticket agent for dates and reservations.
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