16 May 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
1
Readers reflect on peace messages and current events as Mother’s Day crowds fill churches. The piece notes the farm bill, coal strike aftermath, and Georgia constitutional amendments while lampooning political slogans and social habits.
A gathering of teachers parents and authorities in Moultrie debated Georgia's school funding woes. They urged an immediate legislative session to pass a deficiency bill to fund the 1938 39 schools and to secure funds for seven month term operations while addressing back salaries and future allocations.
The Thomasville Times Enterprise hails Savannah as the finest convention city nationwide, noting a responsive city government, active Chamber of Commerce, and welcoming residents. The piece emphasizes courtesy to visitors and the community’s readiness to host conventions.
The article discusses life insurance as both protection and investment, noting Georgia holds nearly 900 million in policies. It argues premiums leave Georgia for the East and Midwest and should be reinvested locally. It recalls Artillery Punch lore and extols Savannah conventions and hospitality.
A Nevada congressman blasts Pearl Harbor fuel tanks as above ground hazards while Admiral Leahy defends the dispersal and warns the British plan to bury oil tanks. The piece links Doheny oil reserves and past naval fuel deals with current safety debates and a broader Washington talk on overseas matters.
Mr Black listens to Mr Brown outline a bizarre order for a pool table with no legs, leopard skin felt, round shape, and six week delivery before Brown departs for South America on a business trip. The exchange underscores humorous misunderstandings over table features.
A mixed list of crossword clues with definitions and wordplay prompts across many themes. Includes references to geography, tools, plants, and everyday objects, inviting readers to fill entries like rivers, stations, and common nouns based on concise hints.
A man named Brown tries to buy a custom pool table from a manufacturer, vowing payment with a bank check to secure his credentials. The tale describes the vendor’s cautious interest as Brown proposes a standard table with notable embellishments, highlighting a humorous credit dodge.
A vaudeville duo with an educated duck act faces a long dry spell with no bookings. After a month idle, a sympathetic friend lends a house while they wait. Their New York agent then offers a full week at Far Rockaway, only to be told the act has been eaten and cannot be accepted.
A group of patriotic Thomasville and Walton County residents protest federal tax and spending policies. They advocate democratic ideals of the 1932 era and warn against bureaucratic growth and potential despotism while urging readers to consider the articles in this column.
In Mein Kampf Hitler argues war propaganda justifies any method that advances the end. He urges targeting the masses, repeated simple points, and persistency. He notes German press under Nazism, with propaganda shaping public opinion since 1933.
Mr. Black reassures a schedule then says goodbye as Mr. Brown flies to South America. Their journey through plains jungles and mountains yields sightings of Simians and giant condors before a plane crash claims Mr. Brown.
Instruction explains diluting canned vegetable soup with equal water to create a base for a spring salad. It suggests stiffening the mixture with granulated gelatin to avoid buying many vegetables, producing a dish that uses limited fresh produce.
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