City moves on sewer expansion and traffic upgrades
Citty Commiston last night approved a $100,000 sewerage expansion tied to a new cross pipeline on Cherokee Lake and an upgrade plan supervised by Hydro Utility of Dicksonville. Commissioners also authorized a three way traffic light at Clay and Broad and three phase signals with left turn arrows in the downtown area. The panel deferred Red action on Flint River Scout Council’s lease request for Camp area. Mrs Wayne Freeman challenged the commission over the Thomasville Sint Scout Neighborhood appeal for a long term lease.
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Clay and
Broad
Flint River Scout Council
Wayne H. Freeman
Thomasville Sint
Pavo
Freeman
Georgia
Committee To Study Library Transfer Plan
A proposal to transfer Annie Wright Memorial Library to the City of Thomasville was sent to a special committee. Mayor Johnson named Roy Lilly and Ed Kelly to study the plan and report next meeting. Library Board vice chairwoman Mrs. Jarrell urged city control citing growth and potential site near Pavo Airport.
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Annie Wright Memorial Library
Thomasville
Mission
Uai A. Johnson
Roy Lilly
Ed Kelly
W. W. Jarrell
Library Board of Directors
Jarrell
Bate
Calendar of Local Club Meetings This Week
Today 6:30 p.m Pilot Club at Ellis Home. MISS STITH Bible Class 7:30 p.m. BALFOUR PTA 7:30 p.m. FELLOWS IOOF Hall 8 p.m. NAVAL RESERVES National Guard Armory 8 p.m. JERGER PTA school auditorium 8 p.m. Wednesday DAR Chapter MrsCharles Watts 3:30 p.m. HOME LEAGUE Salvation Army 3:30 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT FOUNDATION board meeting Phree Toms Inn 8 p.m. Thursday ROTARY Glen Arven 1 p.m. THURSDAY LUNCHEON Garden Center 1 p.m. STUDY CLASS Municipal Building club rooms 4 p.m. KIWANIS Thomas County Legion Post 31 home 6:30 p.m. LIONS Scott Hotel 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Presbyterian Fellowship Hall 8 p.m. ART CLASS Youth Center 8 p.m. Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Building 8 p.m. V F W Chapter Post Home 8 p.m.
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Pilot Club
Ellis
Stith
Y.M.C
Balfour
IOOF
Naval Reserves
National Guard Armory
Jerger
Charles Watt
Leagud
The
Salvation Army
Entertainment Foundation
Phree Toms Inn
Rotary Club
Glen Arven
Garden Center
Municipal Building Club
Kiwanis Club
Thomas County
Legion Post
Lions Club
Scott Hotel
Alcoholics Anonymous
Presbyterian Fellowship Hall
Youth Center
Bethlehem Commandery
Masonic Building
V.F.W
St Post
Finch Jury Feud Reports Eyed For Probe
Los Angeles AP The Finch case jury room may have echoed the courtroom as Dist Atty William B McKesson seeks to learn what happened during eight days of deadlock. He orders an inquiry into reports of near violence and intimidation including a claim a juror threatened to throw a woman juror from a second story window. The probe cannot alter Finch Tregoff trial No 1 outcome. The state moves for an immediate second trial for Dr R Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff for the murder of Finch’s wife last July 18. A new date is set Thursday. McKesson opposes bail pending the second trial.
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Los Angeles
Finch -Case
William B. McKesson
McKesson
R. Bernard Finch
Carole Tregoff
Finch
Clifford Crafl
Fred N. Whichello
City considers off street parking plan and charter issue
The City Commission formed a special committee to study leasing a Madison Street lot for off street parking at 150 dollars per month for a year with 90 day term after. Attorney says city charter may forbid parking business. mayor urges broader site for future expansion. The panel to report in two weeks.
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Ed Kelly
Herscheel Struggs
B. B. Earle
Joe Feinberg
Feinberg
Briggs
Earle
Odis A. Johnson
Commission
Yonkers Baby Sitter and Three Children Die From Oxygen Loss
A Yonkers dispatch reports a baby sitter Jean Wicht aged 36 and three of Mrs. Teresa Alfano's children Theresa five Joseph three and Margaret two found dead in an apartment from oxygen deprivation caused by a gas burner under a hot water tank. Four other children were hospitalized in serious condition. The piece warns of danger from overheated rooms and lack of fresh air and urges caution in homes to prevent such asphyxia.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Jean Wicht
Theresa Alfano
Dangers of Tight Homes and Oxygen Depletion
The piece notes several children narrowly escaping harm in closed tight houses when a sitter’s care fails. It warns that insulated, tightly sealed rooms with continuous burning stoves or furnaces exhaust oxygen, leaving occupants at risk of suffocation as fresh air cannot enter.
Return to Active Life After Rheumatoid Arthritis
A reader describes severe joint pain affecting most muscles and joints and reports a medical diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatism, and Bursitis. The note offers free information and guidance.
Ex-Governor Urges Statewide School Referendum
Former Georgia governor M. E. Thompson urged a special legislative session and a state wide referendum to resolve the public school integration crisis. He said closing all state schools is unacceptable and backing local control, calling for a secret ballot to gauge Georgia's true will.
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Valdosta, Ga
Georgia
M. E. Thompson
Valdosta
Sibley Commission
FASTEETH Endorsed To Stop Plate Odor And Slippage
An old advertisement advises denture wearers to use FASTEETH alkaline powder to prevent embarrassment from plate slippage and odor. It promises comfort, no sour taste, and quick relief, recommending purchase at drug counters.
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Citty
Cherokee Lake
Hydro-Utility, ‘Taci
Dicksonville, Fla
City Commission
Madison St
Per
New York
Yonkers’ New York
Hudson
Jamaica
Lela S. Wier
Arbor Hills Drive
Jackson
Mississippi
Leosen
Gulf Life
Gulf Life Insurance Company
Home
Jacksonville
Florida
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