14 May 1943
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
1
A muddled column touches on procrastination, self talk, and social mores, then shifts to wartime topics. It references Russia, North Africa, Mussolini, Hitler, and the Red Cross, with scattered comments on gender and daily life amid ongoing conflict. The piece mentions a Georgia prison scandal and local concerns about postwar order.
A lengthy critique condemns rumor mongering during wartime noting prison abuses and pardons. It argues gossip spreads from vile hearts, damages reputations, and reflects broader moral decline. The piece cites Arnall era reforms ending parole trafficking and criticizes inmates' privileges while warning against careless speech.
A community canning unit is urged to support home canning and Victory Garden efforts. The article notes Thomasville with many housewives desiring accessible canning services and suggests units that provide cans or do the work for a fee, under a pledge to use only what is canned for personal use.
Reports indicate more than two million dollars were wagered at the Jamaica race track in New York on a recent Saturday. The high total reflected strong attendance and heightened interest in the racing program.
Boats on the Mississippi switch from two long and three short to three short whistles and one long as a new victory signal for landings. The new practice replaces the old two long three short pattern used previously.
The document lists multiple registrations across first, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth categories, naming individuals by surname and initials with race codes such as wh, n, and various 1-A 2-B 4-F classifications. A note at the end mentions a substitute tea in Belgium made from mixed chopped leaves of several plants.
Partial timetable data shows arrival and departure times across multiple Georgia cities including Tallahassee Dothan Waycross Tifton Monticello and Columbus with various via connections and general timing blocks. The OCR text lists numbered times and city pairs but lacks complete context or dates.
The War Production Board outlines limited civilian access to summer items. Shoes, bathing suits, tents, sun screens, beach gear, paper goods, and luggage face shortages or substitutions as wartime constraints persist.
The May meeting of the Garden Club at Mrs. Lonnie Jernigan’s home featured Easter lilies roses and Queen Anns Lace. New members Mrs. L W Martin and Mrs Charles Foster joined, preparations for a yearbook and program began, and proceeds from the Flower Show benefited the Red Cross.
Miss Margaret Hagan of Iron City and Atlanta set to wed Arnold Wayne Hensley of Swiss NC and Fort McPherson. Engagement announced by Mrs G W Hagan, with ceremony planned at First Methodist church in Iron City on June 13.
The bride, educated at Georgia State Woman's College Valdosta and Craughton's School of Commerce in Atlanta, works with the U S Army Signal Corps at Ft McPherson. The groom-elect, son of Mr and Mrs A P Hensley of Swiss NC, hails from a pioneer Hensley Wilson Tomberlin Haynes lineage and attended Bald Creek High School before enlisting in 1941. He serves as a warrant officer in the Signal Corps at Ft McPherson.
Donalsonville Georgia reports excellent crops in Seminole County after recent showers. Cucumbers corn peanuts and cotton are well advanced. Gardens are common in rural homes and even city residents cultivate Victory Gardens. A food preservation class at Seminole High School led by Mrs. Julian Hickson will close next week.
The Wednesday afternoon Bridge Club gathered at the home of Mrs. Hardwick Etheridge with Mrs. Woodrow Gibson hosting. Players included Mesdames Edgar Stapleton Norman Hatcher Phil Spooner Harwick Etheridge Hugh Gleaton Ben Griffin Gus Yeomans and Ouida Moran of New York City. Mrs Phil Spooner won high score and Mrs Gleaton received the consolation prize. The hostess served a salad course with tea.
A U S Mobile recruiting unit opened offices Thursday in the Donalsonville Post Office Donalsonville Ga The unit included WAAC auxiliaries Eula Gunter Mary Cote and Army Sergeant James S Rainwater The report notes the opening activities and personnel involved.
IRVIN S. CORB ANK profile recalls Frank Smith, a Cincinnati NL pitcher raised in Tarboro NC, adored at home. Town leaders threatened to block his departure, Leidy recounts the confrontation as locals urged him to leave for the North, while Smith pledged to stay.
Personnel were present to answer questions about the WAAC and to provide opportunities for young women in the region to join the Woman's Army.
Donalsonville Ga May 14 John Heyward Cannington promoted from corporal to sergeant in the Engineers Amphibian command. Cannington son of Mr and Mrs L L Cannington Donalsonville and stationed at Camp Edwards Mass.
The annual Memorial Day service will be held at Salem Church in Donalsonville Georgia on May 16. A good program is planned with an afternoon of singing and lunch served on the grounds at noon. The public is invited to attend.
Donalsonville Georgia May 14 the Seminole County Singing Convention meets on the fourth Sunday at the Church of God gospel tent near the Church of the Nazarene. Singers and the public are invited to attend.
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