14 May 1942
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
1
The piece urges readers to contribute to the war effort through defense bonds and civilian duties. It highlights citizen responsibility, community action, and the need for unity, sacrifice, and accurate information to support wartime goals.
The piece argues national resolve and wartime discipline as sugar and gasoline rations tighten. It cites public sentiment shifts, government measures, and a comparison by Cecil B. Dickinson showing U S preparedness in 1941 versus 1917, detailing military growth, production, and global deployment.
Navy reports the third loss of a small Norwegian freighter in the Gulf of Mexico to submarines. Pensacola planes rescued 23 Norwegians and one American. two firemen William Aamonsen and Ainer Aamonsen were killed, ship sunk after a single torpedo strike last Friday.
Ad copy describes kidney function disorders and a backache related to it. It promotes Doan's Pills as a tested remedy, claiming decades of use and wide success. The message urges readers to consult a druggist for Doan's to relieve symptoms and cleanse the blood.
The Cairo American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at 4 PM with president Mrs. B W West presiding. Mrs A L Thompson led prayers, program included Billy Dickey poem and Martha Sholax piano piece America’s Burma Road, followed by a business session and financial report.
Cairo May 14 notices list Mrs. J. F. Mc Tier returning to Avera after a visit with Rev. and Mrs. W. E. McTier. Many others—Miss Cara Ham, Mrs. Sidney Chambliss, and Miss Bell Wood among them—are named as guests or weekend visitors. Numerous students and relatives from Georgia and Florida are mentioned visiting or staying with local families.
Cairo May 14 The pledge drive for defense bonds and stamps reports strong response from business and residential districts. Companies like Thomas Robinson Lumber Co Tyson Lumber Co and Concha Line assist with sign up efforts. Bank and post office reports indicate likely full Grady county quota this month.
Cairo May 14 Grady County American Legion Post 122 elects 1942 1943 officers Commander H F Bearden 1st vice Albert Col Adjutant W Osma McManeus Finance Alvin Wight Service Angus Edwards. Bearden succeeds Judge G L Worthy who led the post this year.
Two sugar free baking recipes using Rumford Baking Powder. Muffins mix flour cornmeal salt and Rumford with apples and honey, bake 400 F for 20 minutes yields 12. Quick loaf combines flours syrup milk nuts optional, bake 350 F for 1 hour 15 minutes yields one loaf.
The article notes that the Portuguese found Madagascar in the early sixteenth century, marking a key maritime milestone.
In Bainbridge Georgia on May 14 a Tuesday evening dance drew about 100 members and guests at the Junior Country Club. Hostesses were Mesdames V S Porter E H Parker and Miss Frances Rich with patriotic decor and flowers. Punch was served as visitors from the area attended a cheerful social, including Major and Mrs Giecelmann Lieut and Mrs Clayton and numerous other couples.
Mrs William Flowers entertained her bridge club Tuesday afternoon at her Academy Street home. Colorful garden flowers decorated the living room as tables were set for bridge. High score prize went to Mrs John Lewis Taylor.
Bainbridge Georgia May 14 The Wednesday afternoon bridge club met at the home of Mrs Frank Battle Jr on Shotwell street Mixed garden flowers and roses decorated the rooms High score prize went to Mrs Bertram Ehrlich who received a defense stamp Players included Mesdames Bertram Ehrlich James Blakely Gordon Jester William Flowers William Tong e Metz Holder and the hostess Punch and dainty sandwiches were served after the games
The Bainbridge Rose Garden Club met May 14 at the Gilbert Hotel at 10:00. Hostesses were Mesdames Harry Burke Eugene Brown L W Woods B E Cox W R Carswell and C K Bellville. Mrs Baxter Williams presided a brief business session. Delegates report from the State Garden Club convention in Atlanta April 26 27 highlighted the event. Attendance prizes went to Mrs Mas Derieux and Mrs Baxter Williams.
Bainbridge Georgia May 14. Mrs y E K Hines and Mrs Glover M Burney are spending a few days at Simmons Lodge Oldfield Florida as guests of Mr and Mrs John M Simmons. Mr Thomas Jester left yesterday for Mobile Alabama after visiting his mother Mrs T W Jester. Miss Helen Rose Johnson of Tallahassee Virginia and Mrs ort son Turner of Pelham Georgia will be houseguests of Mr and Mrs Baxter Williams over the weekend.
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