21 May 1938
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1938
Page
1
A local discussion highlights the potential of community canning plants to manage surplus crops. Advocates argue such plants could reduce waste, support farmers and fruit growers, and allow exchanges of surplus produce like beans and tomatoes.
A four year school census affects funding allocations. Thomasville may have missed residents. Officials urge all unenumerated children ages six to nineteen as of April 1 1938 to be counted to ensure accurate school distribution and equalization across districts.
In Pennsylvania primaries, John L. Lewis and the CIO suffered decisive losses blunting his bid for influence over the party and potential control of the national convention. The piece notes split within the labor movement, fears of labor dominance over legislation, and the impact on Roosevelt’s New Deal coalition.
Radio today presents a dense schedule on NBC WEAF with musical acts led by the ROO and various orchestras and choirs. Performers include Joe Ralbenmexer Kudergirten Kate Vic Antes Hunter Barry MecBinley Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman with multiple orchestra and vocal segments throughout the day.
A vignette on New York social scenes with Eddie Cantor at St Moritz and Eddie Davis, silent film era figures, plus sightings of John Astor, Merle Oberon, Frank Sielis, and a representative of American Express. The piece hints at humor amid bustling nightlife and curious encounters.
Miss Doris Bond and Mr. A D Hamrick married Saturday night in Ellabelle with Justice G L Reagan officiating. The bride, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs M G Bond, will reside in Thomasville. The groom works in Thomasville and the couple receive friends’ congratulations.
A Kentucky couple on their honeymoon arrives at a Lexington hotel. The groom asks for a room for three dollars and, after a misunderstanding, registers both his name and his wife’s, leading to a humorous misreading by the clerk. The scene ends with the couple preparing to use the elevator together.
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