01 Nov 1955
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1955
Page
1
The Times Enterprise announces a weekly contest titled Names in News with a $37.50 prize for the winner. Entries must be postmarked by 10 p.m. Wednesday. Read last week s paper to identify three names in the news and pick a cue word linking them.
Observers note many households still rely on oil heaters while awaiting natural gas lines. Some houses are piped but not yet connected, leaving residents using old grates and fireplaces. City and gas officials strive to accelerate hookups amid widespread distribution challenges.
Rescuers battled a steep creekbed in a blind blizzard to reach Mildred Ernst 55 of Worland. The hunter collapsed at 11 000 feet after a 4 1 2 hour ride and was evacuated to a hospital. her condition was reported good.
The American College of Surgeons announced a six to seven member committee will study surgical fees with a preliminary report due mid December. Dr I B Ravdin said the group will investigate claims of exorbitant charges and publish findings. The college previously opposed fee splitting among referring physicians.
Cambridge Massachusetts ex convict Stanley Budriewicz aged 39 was shot twice by police in separate incidents hours apart. He allegedly tried to escape after car theft to protect his girl from rain and was hospitalized under guard after leaping from a window screen when an officer stepped out for water.
Separated from her co-owner of four Wyoming radio stations by a blizzard, she and the guide were carried down the mountain to between 9 000 and 10 000 feet. They spent the night while the guide went for help.
A large group of Douglas High School students began the year well with first six weeks grades averaging B or higher. Honor pupils include Seniora-Jean Catchings and M. C. Scott. plus numerous juniors sophomores and freshmen named in the report. Two members of the Thomasville Beauty Culturist League attended the Eastern Manufacturers Trade Show in Atlanta with Miss Bernice Hopkins and Mrs. Gertrude Horne, noting a Fashion Review and prize hats. An Adult Education group proposal is discussed by Miss E. R.
Jimmy Bradley, 19, of Thomasville Georgia, began serving a 41 year term for armed robbery of Walter Edge Jr the son of former Governor Walter Edge. Circuit Judge W May Walker imposed the sentence after Bradley pleaded guilty. Police had said he previously served time in reform school and was arrested near here October 8 after Edge reported a beating and robbery at his plantation home.
The heavy cruiser Boston is fitted with Terrier missiles and will join the fleet after a commissioning ceremony in Philadelphia. Capt. Charles B. Martell said the missiles can track enemy aircraft and have a 20 mile range, marking the guided missile era in the combatant fleet.
An Egyptian infantry platoon attacked an Israeli patrol in the Kisufim area east of the Gaza Strip but was repulsed with no Israeli casualties, according to an Israeli army spokesman. The unit was aided by fire from across the demarcation line. Earlier, two Egyptian jet planes were seen over Israel and more crossed the border on Sunday, including over the Patish and Gouloth settlements.
In Patras Greece police clashed with demonstrators who attacked the British Institute building. At least 50 police and civilians were treated for injuries as Cyprus unity protests spread to other towns. Archbishop Makarios met Greek Premier Paramant is after which the premier pledged to handle the Cyprus issue firmly.
Bullard offers to render teaching in the area of English grammar for adults in the county. Interested adults should contact Miss Bullard between 8 30 am and 3 30 pm this week at telephone 857. The course is free and open to all adults regardless of school grade completed, with classes planned one or two evenings weekly if enrollment suffices.
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