21 Mar 1947
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1947
Page
1
A local editorial urges residents to support an April first bond issue funding modern school facilities. It argues the plan benefits every child and the community, stresses site selection for attendance, and opposes restricting access to city residents only. It warns against minimizing turnout and encourages informed voting.
The fragment references a Thomasville Post Office mailing note for Second Class matter and insertion deadlines for standing advertisements. It lists subscription options and an editor and business contact line, indicating a newspaper classifieds page or notice.
A fragmentary Georgia outlook covers proposed general vs. major sales tax and debates on subversions, farming gains from cotton and hybrid corn in several counties, rail and highway infrastructure hopes, and regional remarks on towns like Thomasville, Albany, and Valdosta.
The article argues citizens should share in crime detection and prosecution rather than relying solely on police. It discusses intoxicated driving enforcement, the challenge of proving intoxication, and the need for public cooperation. It also covers fears about inflation, recession, and calls for steady business, inventory buildup, and price stabilization amid uncertain economic outlook.
The four Corriveau sisters from St. Francis have all graduated from Maine General Hospital's school of nursing within the last five years. Velva is the latest, continuing a family nursing line that began with Marie who married and retired. Thelma served in England with the Army Nurse Corps, and Ione served in Africa and Europe with the military.
A concise cultural note references Buenos Aires by the nickname The Paris of the Western Hemisphere highlighting its European atmosphere and urban elegance.
Washington report quotes Arthur T. Vanderhilt who warns that citizens show lax interest in politics. He cites a test of local officials where only two percent could name top offices, and notes declines in 1938 and 1942 voter turnout plus a national poll showing many want sons in politics but doubt honesty and leadership.
Hollywood veteran Robert Montgomery says the movie industry will undergo a major shift as creatives revolt against studio control. He left MGM in a bid to pursue dual roles as actor and director at Universal, planning Ride a Pink Horse and Lights Out as his first projects and hinting at more storytelling innovations.
Seventy year old Mrs. Anna S. Huston of Chattanooga became a fire guardian protecting her 10,030 antique pitchers during a blaze in a wooden building. She stood within range and, with a bucket brigade aiding, poured water for about an hour until flames were controlled.
London March 21 AP Britain s harassed labor government took another rebuke in the House of Lords 119 to 380 over its handling of the economic crisis. Left wing MP Ronnie Zilliacus accused Britain of backing a Anglo American entente and arms tie up against the Soviet Union. Lords peers said Britain faced bankruptcy and famine but observers noted the defeat unlikely to topple the government as Lords hold little power.
The Fashion Academy in New York on March 21 announced its 1947 best dressed list across 13 fields. Kay Francis is honored for stage work, with newcomers including Louise Albritton Joan Barton Rise Stevens Patricia Travers and Lorraine Desgelhuys appearing for the first time.
Macon Ga March 21 AP Most officers of the Woman's Society for Christian Service of the South Georgia Methodist Conference were re elected at a three day annual session ending yesterday Mrs Slater Wiztht of Cairo was returned to vice president and others were re elected including Mrs R B Tanner Graymont secretary of the Youth Committee Mrs J D Lester Montezuma secretary of supplies and Mrs Scott Edwards Savannah secretary of the committee on status of women Mrs J R Rivers Camila elected secretary of the children's committee Mrs F M Mullino Mortezuma was elected president for a two year term The Bicycle lizard of Australia's dry Queensland plains walks on hind legs and absorbs dew at night to obtain water.
Mr. M. C. Parker, fire insurance representative of College Park Ga, says Retonga helped him regain twenty pounds after weight loss from poor digestion. He suffered indigestion, heartburn, bloating, constipation, and insomnia before relief. Retonga is described as aiding digestive juice flow and appetite with no substitutes advised.
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