27 May 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1939
Page
1
The Times-Enterprise discusses the municipal building cornerstone ceremony led by the Grand Master of Georgia Masons and reflects on local governance debates. It notes 33 Georgia constitutional amendments on the June ballot and examines local government challenges and potential reforms.
The piece condemns Hitler’s view that marriage can be bypassed for state needs, with bonuses offered for bearing children, and argues against eroding the family structure. It contrasts German policy with traditional social norms and warns of widespread social disruption.
The article alleges Capone and Pendergast used racketeering to influence crime and politics and suggests they could be caught via annual income tax returns, though no direct evidence is cited. It describes tax evasion as a possible avenue for arrest.
A collage of crossword style entries covering across and down clues. The list includes references to minerals, animals, geography, colors, and common nouns with several misspellings indicating a scanned OCR source. This entry compiles the hinted terms and potential answers from the public notice puzzle.
Residents from Cairo Albany Amster Bainbridge and surrounding areas hosted and visited friends and relatives this week. Guests included J R White of Cairo Gene Ter Mrs Margaret Fuller from Ala Mrs Minnie Tho Wargo and many others. Several engagements and graduation events were noted with varied travel to Thomasville Titus and Boston for ceremonies and gatherings.
Washington Daybook notes President Manuel Quezon suggesting he might accept an amendment to allow eight years of service in the Philippines, counting from his inauguration. He adds he would not serve beyond eight years altogether under any circumstances. Quezon is regarded as a keen diplomat with frequent U.S. visits.
George Tucker recalls a year ahead for fruit preserves in New York. He plans crab apples pear mayhaw and peach jellies, discussing picking methods, jars, sugar, and the joys and spills of home canning.
A grand jury probes a poker gathering among named officials at a Southern town hotel. Uncle John, the waiter, explains drink tips hinder memory, then pretends medicine erases his recollection, sparking the jurors’ suspicions with a comical memory lapse.
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