21 May 1942
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
1
A jumble of World War II era opinions touches on Coca Cola stock, Laval and Petain, rationing, libraries, collaboration, leisure wear bans, and Japan and Germany. The piece laments U boats, U S shipbuilding pace, and calls for unity while critiquing authorities and policies. It also notes license to drive and home fuel choices as wartime matters.
The piece urges full wartime production and support for industrial sectors while short on consumer goods grows. It argues that only independent retailers can survive if others curb civilian commerce and emphasizes leaders like Nelson as steadier figures.
The piece portrays Donald Nelson as a capable American figure chosen from a chain store to direct national war efforts. It praises his excellent character, mobility, loyalty, and disciplined approach while noting his aim to coordinate industrial and labor activities with a businesslike stance.
A wartime commentary argues Germany will use poison gas if other weapons fail. It laments past gas use, warns of harsher gas in the future, appeals for a global ban on indiscriminate bombing, and urges restraint while acknowledging the harsh realities of war.
The piece warns that Hitler plans to employ poison gas in a final desperate move. It suggests the tactic would terrify the Allied world and unleash multiple attacks against German citizens as the regime persists.
The American Bible Society reports distributing more than eight million volumes of Scripture during the year 1941 reflecting broad missionary effort and outreach amid wartime challenges.
Washington Daybook reports a Senate passed small business relief bill to aid 184000 U S small manufacturers with 45000 conversion potential. It creates a Small War Plants Corporation with 100 million to start plus a division in War Production Board to expedite contracts and loans for war and civilian goods.
The harbor pilots of New York keep big ships safe, guiding them past reefs and shoals into the bay. They endure a grueling apprenticeship, risk rough seas, and sometimes lose comrades, with fees based on ship tonnage under federal rules for all enter and exit.
A would be harbor pilot spends about ten years as an apprentice earning up to 40 dollars a month. He cleans and maintains, observes real pilots, learns every nook and trap of the harbor, and gradually qualifies to pilot ships with small drafts. Regular exams follow as his experience grows, often taking twenty years to reach full status and the privilege of guiding transatlantic vessels and battleships in New York Port.
Herbert Hoover urged President Roosevelt to adopt "plain fascist economies" to win total war while warning that economic freedom must decline during the conflict. He spoke to the National Industrial Conference Board on wartime limits to freedom and cautioned against permanent fascist measures after the war.
Indianapolis man Harvey Dyer, 40, survived being struck by an army truck and still enlisted at a recruiting station with Private Carl Boles of Fort Benjamin Harrison. In Denver, Captain Harvey Hinman kept his bomber pilot role secret from his wife until news reports revealed it.
Cairo Georgia May 21 Miss Wessie Connell librarian of Cairo Public Library spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the regular luncheon Tuesday on heroes. She cited modern and past figures from Hall of Heroes and illustrated service without fame. Jesse Forsyth led the program with Maynard Smith introducing Miss Connell. Kiwanian Frank Proctor returned after illness to a warm welcome.
Cairo Georgia May 21 a large audience heard the patriotic operetta The Bird s Flag at the high school auditorium Tuesday night presented by ninety children from the first four grades of Cairo grammar schools under Miss Jeanette Bryan and Miss Vera Driver The production was entertaining and well portrayed The leading roles drew praise to Joy Weed who sang and Howard Griner who played Uncle Sam in a patriotic suit drawing applause from the audience multiple times
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met in Cairo for May at Mrs. J W Southall's home with Mrs W Ham presiding. Dues were $1 and a 12.33 balance. new member Mrs J W Lilley joined. Welfare chairman Mrs Ira Trigdon reported magazines to county convict camp and two preaching services monthly. A senate and house petition urged passage of Bill S 860 for young defenders protection.
A historic recipe describes a sugarless yellow, white, and chocolate cake using Rumford Baking Powder with no sugar in batter or frosting. Instructions cover creaming shortening, adding corn syrup, beating eggs, folding in dry ingredients, and baking two 9 inch layers with a sugarless frosting that peaks stiff.
Mrs James Blakely hosted the Bribee Club at Mrs Raleigh Rollins home on Broughton Street in Bainbridge. Rose arrangements and Hyling room decor plus a high scores prize for Mrs William Tonte followed several bridge games. Guests included Bertram Ehrlich, William Tonge, Rank Battle Jr, Gordon Jester, Waller Plowden, William Flowers and others.
Bainbridge Ga May 21 Antons noted social afternoon was a bridge party hosted by Mrs T I Hodges at her Oaklawn home. Easter lilies roses and mixed garden arrangements brightened the living room where card tables were set. Mrs A B Wynn won high score and Mrs J R Rhodes received door prize. Participants included James Marx Gaines J R Rhodes L G Driscoll H B Wynn D Ta Arnold Henry B Robbins Louie Roberts and Miss Elizabeth Saloma of Savannah.
A chaotic chase unfolds as G. D. Branche 19 leads patrols and a state trooper across a mile long pursuit. Brendie in a private car is fined 25 for speeding 75 mph amid a confusing sequence of law officers. Mrs. W. B. Smith circulates petitions at the Baptist Missionary Society meeting and Frank Brown reports Washington letters in the Union Signal.
Bainbridge Georgia May 21 The Bainbridge Junior Country Club will sponsor a dance Friday night May 23 at the Country Club house. Curtis Davidson and his orchestra from Quincy Florida will furnish the music for the gala occasion. The dance begins at 9 30 o clock until. Admission is 1.19 dollars.
Bainbridge Georgia May 21 announcing Charle Braggs spent the week in Miami with friends and relatives. Harry Burney will depart tomorrow for Camp Blatating Indiana to await his appointment as an aviation cadet after two months furlough with his sister Mrs Gordon Jester and Mr Jester.
In Meigs Georgia on May 21 Tom Minter of Brunswick transacted business. A baby boy weighing eight pounds arrived for Claude Folmer and his Albany wife formerly Rachel Willis. Visitors include Evelyn Holland, Alice Miller of Pelham, and many locals hosting relatives from Macon Thomasville Albany Valdosta Camilla and Columbus.
Meigs Ga May 21 outer town members of the Meigs school faculty have refined to their respective homes after a successful term. Miss Katherine Burt Velma Rigsby Camilla Miss Dorothy Couch Monticello Miss Willie Helton Columbus Miss Mildred Kemp Pelham Miss Nell Williams Albany Miss Ruby Duke Bainbridge Miss Mildred Tuck Loganville Miss Ella Saunders Donalsonville Miss Ruby Brown Boston.
The guidance notes that aps should be planted at prep depths and at depths that maximize yields. It emphasizes aligning planting depth with peak production potential and field conditions for best results.
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