12 May 1943
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1943
Page
1
The notice states AP dispatches are exclusive to republication and local news is owned by the paper. It reserves rights for special dispatches and sets ad change deadlines by 6 p m the day before publication. It lists phone numbers for Editor and Business Manager.
A wartime column muses on soldiers height and ego, malaria campaigns, Alaska fronts, and the cost of war. It critiques obstructive regulations, debt management, and press focus on food conferences while urging help for others and better leadership. It notes class tensions, social snubs, and moral reflections on virtue, wrapping parcels, and Germany’s possible exit from conflict.
The essay argues Thomasville must fund its Chamber of Commerce with twelve thousand five hundred dollars for the year. It credits war work and strong local business leadership for recovery from bankruptcy fears and asserts the chamber coordinates projects, supports the community, and deserves continued funding to sustain successful efforts.
War time rail use strains equipment as troop and regular trains flood routes each week. Officials and operators managed to maintain safety and service under harsh conditions, though delays and platform crowding persist.
The Valdosta Daily Times highlights Norway’s wartime role as a steadfast ally. It notes the government in exile, merchant marine defiance of Hitler, and Norwegian ships carrying cargo for the Allies, sustaining Britain with fuel and food. It mentions railroads, air force training in Canada, and a Norwegian army in the UK and Canada, emphasizing the merchant marine’s pivotal impact on the war effort.
Wartime notes cover boarding house rents well above Pearl Harbor levels and the Navy’s female Marines taking office duties. Draft deferred map workers from the Geological Survey aid air forces, while Ickes’ coal crisis stance could elevate him in war leadership. A humorous postscript recalls Fala and a Department morale questionnaire seeking more nylon, money, and people.
The notice lists names across multiple registration groups 3-A 1-A 2-B and 3-C including First Third Fifth and Sixth Registrations. Notable entries include John O n First Registration 3-A Walter Mitchell 1-A Clyde W Sasser 3-C and Ira G Déan wh 3-C.
Richmond Indiana story profiles 22 year old Marga ret Brisco who left a farm implement plant office to take a Richmond amateur radio club course. She earned a FCC restricted radiophone license and now operates at the city's police radio station.
Commissioner of Agriculture of Georgia Ton Linder predicted a U S cotton rationing program soon due to acreage limits. In a Georgia Market Bulletin editorial he argued shortages of high grade cotton would push mills to use lower grades and that loans would be called, signaling tighter supply before the 1943 crop.
Meigs Georgia May 12 fire department called to extinguish a blaze at the home of Dr and Mrs J A Hartsfield on West Marshal Street. The roof and ceilings collapsed and the building was ruined though two Boy Scouts aided in removal of furnishings. The family currently resides with Mr and Mrs J A Bowers.
Meigs Georgia May 12. Mr and Mrs J T Golding hosted dinner for S A Golding of Savannah and Dublin Mrs H H Davis of Thomasville Mrs Fred Davis of Savannah and Miss Martha Davis of Atlanta. Mrs Julian Rouse shopped in Thomasville. Mr Will Kennington visited Pelham. S A Golding visited his sister Mrs H H Davis in Thomasville. Miss Virgene Carter shopped in Albany. Mildred Tuck and Rubye Duke formed a congenial party.
Miss Charlotte West of Brunswick spent Mother's Day with her mother Mrs. Henry West and family. Several residents visited Thomasville, Albany, Pelham, Ochlocknee, Colquitt, Meigs, and Jacksonville for family gatherings, travel, or business, with soldiers from the U S Navy noted among visitors.
Meigs Ga May 12 Mrs Meda Wilkes reports her youngest son Pvt E E Wilkes known as Bill has landed in Africa with other American troops. He was stationed at Camp Edwards Massachusetts for months before departure and the news brings joy to his many friends.
Atlanta, May 12. Dr. James A. Redfearn president of the Medical Association of Georgia says ninety percent of medical cases could be treated or diagnosed in the doctor's office, easing the shortage as elder doctors are overworked while younger ones join the services. Rear Admiral Ross T McIntire delayed. Captain Luther Sheldon will speak.
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