19 May 1960
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1960
Page
1
Eisenhower orders end to U2 flights as Samos reconnaissance satellites advance. First craft of a planned network could orbit within four months. Satellites will use Atlas missiles from Point Arguello to scan the earth and relay data to Allied ground stations.
ATLANTA AP Three miles of four lane Interstate 85 from the South Carolina border toward Suwanee will be built next by the Georgia Highway Department. The route through Lavonia was chosen to allow bridge construction across the Tugaloo River. Surveys are under way for the entire length and backwaters from Hartwell Dam rising, traffic to be diverted when the new bridges are ready.
Calendar notes a FRIDAY Amvets dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with The Southlanders, and a FRIDAY buffet at the Elks Club from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Q. E. S. Chapter 46 meets 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Masonic Building. Sunday features O. E. S. Chapter 46 tea and a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Masonic dining room.
Evangelist T L Lowery begins the Lowery Salvation Healing Campaign in Thomasville this Friday at 2 30 and 7 30 p m daily through Sunday May 29 at the Thomas County Tobacco Warehouse. Gospel singer Herb Winegar will accompany each service. Lowery, a youthful evangelist, has lectured across the United States and in 16 foreign countries and invites all interested persons to attend.
James Penny, principal of Jones-Wheat Elementary, chosen as Bainbridge Lions Club president for the 1960 61 year. George Daniel announces the appointment at a recent luncheon. Other officers include Sam Pettyjohn, John Heard, Jim Stone, the Rev Julius Cox, Toby Bowdy, Branson Harrison, Lucien Sykes, Harold Emlet and directors Jake Wolfe, A H Cowart, Harvey Dollar, Lloyd Rich Jr.
Atlanta Transit System may adopt electric trains within a decade and require another decade to implement. Transit Chief Robert Sommerville outlined a plan to move commuters from suburbs to downtown via rail on current tracks and showed a sketch of passengers transitioning from buses and trolleys to an enclosed escalator into an electric train. He said a mass transportation proposal would be released this summer.
Group quilt fabric sale itemizes cotton pieces from six inches to six yards. Buyers note interest in suitable wearables for boys. 15 pairs available at 67 car price in sites 7 through 14. basement location for viewing and purchase.
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