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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1945
Page
1
A fragmented column parades commentary on wartime events and figures. It references Germany Poland Italy and Turkey as a coalition challenge, notes the Red Cross fund participation, mentions Iwo Jima and Pacific war impact, and critiques political reciprocity and diplomacy with historical allusions to Vandenberg and Lodge.
City commission favors gradual zoning steps to curb nuisance enterprises in residential areas. The proposed charter amendments would empower licensing under zoning laws and establish formal prohibitions, aligning with town planning seen in modern cities.
The piece notes minimal public reaction as Georgia discusses a proposed constitution. It highlights uncertainty over reforms, cautious legislative handling, and the challenge of balancing interests while voters assess the impact. It also covers a rising tourist development push in North Georgia and the mixed feelings about attracting visitors versus preserving local character.
The text argues voters can reject the new document by voting against it in total, asserting legal rights to oppose any condition within the draft and leaving behind the current worn constitution.
Lieut Tom Penland a Finney General Hospital patient spoke at the Bean Theatre during intermission about the Red Cross work. He urged generous donations, noting the organization supports sick and wounded and morale for service members.
Royston Georgia March 17 reports Mr Claude Roundtree Mrs Jane Milligan of Thomasville spent last Sunday visiting relatives in Boston Mrs Julia Taylor former Boston resident now in Thomasville spent last Monday with friends here Retained family moved to Cottondale Florida first of year have moved back to Boston We are very sorry to report that.
War correspondent notes Lt. Gen. Courtney Hodges as top American commander on the western front. His First Army fights deeper into Germany after Remagen, rebuilding strength after setbacks and pressing across the Roer to seize a Rhine bridgehead. The article highlights Hodges fast decisions, field leadership, and aggressive pursuit of the enemy.
Meigs Georgia reports well attended revival meetings at the Meigs Methodist Church led by Rev. W. S. Johnson with help from Rev. T. L. Brown. Services ended Wednesday evening and a joint closing program will be held Sunday at 11 o clock with combined Baptist and Methodist churches welcoming all ages.
Mrs. W J Miller Sr remains very ill at her daughter Mrs Tarwin Cooks home. Doctors hold little hope for recovery. Miss Lillian Martin of Thomasville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Tra D Martin. Mr David Mims is the new rural mail carrier succeeding Mrs Esther Wade Cook who resigned to marry.
A collage of dog stories notes dogs refusing to leave accidents, jumping to deaths after jealousy of a baby, and a Boston Terrier starving after a child’s feeding. It weighs on canine behavior and includes a share of medical advice and a then current Q A column on dog health.
Cor Wright and Stephen Ave services listed. Sunday School 10 A.M. with Dean Lo A Isi lor. morning worship 11:30 A.M.. sermons by pastor 2:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M.. Y P U at 6 P.M. each Sunday. St Marks A M E Church at Jones and Lester Sts lists Sunday School 10 A.M. and morning worship 12 noon. evening worship 7:30 P.M.. pastor W J Daniel invites public.
Rev. J A Bush Pastor Rev G A Dixon Presiding Fide VW ACM announces Sunday School led by A Davis on Sept 12 Service hours twice monthly with services on the second and fourth Sundays Pine Park Church holds a service every third Sunday All members are urged to fulfill their duties Friends are welcome.
St Thomas 4 I E Church at N Broad and Webster Sts invites all to 11:30 A.M. worship and 6 P.M. A C E League with V Abram Pres. 7:30 P.M. services. Pastor will preach. The appeal urges members to report, saying the church needs money and asks everyone not to refuse. A cordial welcome to the public.
St Luke C M E Church at Cor N Broad and Merrill Sts announces morning worship at 11:30 with sermon by Pastor M A Davis and Choir No 2 music. Epworth League at 5 PM and evening worship at 7:30 PM. The public is invited to attend all services.
Walters Alley church calendar lists Rev. G. T. Moore as pastor. Sunday School at 10:30 A.M. with Sam Swift. Afternoon worship at 1:30 P.M. on second and fourth Sundays. Evening worship 8:30 P.M. on second and fourth Sundays. Prayer service 8 P.M. Wednesdays. Young People's Auxiliary meeting 8 P.M. Thursdays led by Mae Anna Jones. Josephine Williams reporter.
Cor Calhoun and Madison Streets invites the public to attend services led by Rev. EK. R. Searcy. Sunday School at 10 A.M. Morning service at 11 30 A.M. Sermon by the pastor. Vesper services at 5 30 P.M with preaching by the pastor.
In Hoganville Georgia the Citizens Bank was robbed for 9500 dollars. Two men, George Arnold Howell 38 and Clarence J Cobb 45 from LaGrange, were jailed within an hour with 9000 recovered. Major C A Williams said charges would be filed.
Community gathers for worship on the first and third Sundays at four in the afternoon. Members and attendees participate in prayers and settee seating as part of the service.
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