24 May 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1939
Page
1
A string of assorted items notes a Friday cornerstone laying, city growth, showers ahead of commencement, and various international sentiments. Mentions Poland, Britain France Russia alliance, Japan and Mussolini, and Canadian king and queen features. Includes reflections on kerosene, propaganda, tax talks, and FHA loan interest amid Georgia day tease.
An old editorial notes a town’s spirit when a local baseball team struggles. It argues resilience matters more than wins as attendance wavers and urges fans to enjoy the game. It then discusses early trans Atlantic flight testing and the evolving Clapper ships improving Atlantic travel.
The article urges observance of Cotton Week to boost demand for cotton goods. It highlights new cotton fabrics that resist shrinking, are stronger and waterproof, and suitable for women children and men. It notes modern chemistry and processes expanding cotton’s appeal and competitiveness. It also comments on a ten year Italy Germany pact and its potential impact on Europe under Hitler and Mussolini.
The Yankee Clipper's maiden flight inaugurates a regular series to offer Americans passenger service to London within twenty four hours and to other European ports in shorter times. The clipper, developed after extensive experimentation, marks a major step in transatlantic air travel.
Mrs C Helvin and children Blaine and Carter return to Shamrock Florida after a week with Mr and Mrs K J Carter. Carl Vann of Atlanta and Thomas Wright of Atlanta visit on business. Kenneth Harper of Kinston North Carolina visits Meigs. Mrs R H Murray recovering after illness. Goulding Slappy of Albany and Mrs James M Simpson note friendly visits. Miss Daisy Glenn Johnson to wed Harold Norris of Macon in early fall.
Meigs Georgia on May 23 reports Friday night after the senior play Alex Critten Jr a class member invited the seniors to his home for a gathering continuing the event with informal festivities following the performance.
President Roosevelt released a letter marking the centennial of baseball and praising the National Baseball Museum and the Doubleday field dedication set for June 12 in Cooperstown New York. He called baseball a symbol of America highlighting its diverse players and fans.
Meigs Ga May 23 The Meigs Baptist church announces its annual revival starting Sunday June 11 pastor Rev J Gorham Garrison says guest preacher Rev W M Taylor of Pavo and music director John M Anglin Jr of Lumpkin. A religious survey of the community may be taken before the meeting.
The boys and girls enjoyed themselves until a late hour when delicious refreshments were served, ending the gathering on a cheerful note.
A detailed Wednesday radio lineup lists programs across networks from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM Eastern Time with many musical guests, talk shows, drama serials, and sports segments. Stations include WABE CBS NBC WJZ and more with multiple orchestrations and local segments.
Bus timetable fragment lists departure and arrival times for routes between Atlanta Dothan Bainbridge Waycross Valdosta Tallahassee Monticello and Thomaston Savannah. Various departure times range morning to night with connections noted through multiple cities and lines.
A sponsored Thomasville column warns against perceived liberal policies from Washington and state capitals. It defends 1932 Democratic ideals, warns of bankruptcy and bureaucracy, urging vigilance against “crusaders” threatening liberties and pointing to wealth disparities and life insurance annuities.
A discussion of Supreme Court tax decisions on intergovernmental immunity and the push for federal tax on state and local bond interest. The Pollock case and the Sixteenth Amendment are examined, noting that the amendment empowers taxation of income but does not resolve bond tax immunity. The article argues legislators did not intend to allow federal taxation of state bonds.
Radio listings show Dance Music segments on NBC CBS and WABC with orchestral performances and dance hours. Amos and Andy segment noted on CHS West, with further dance tours by CBS chain in the West and 11:30 Lights Out drama followed by late evening dance music blocks.
The United States Agricultural Extension Service celebrated its twenty fifth year in May 1939 marking a quarter century of extension work.
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