10 Nov 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1939
Page
1
A fragmented local page mixes editorial riffs on Armistice night, war debts, and gossip with notes on the upcoming fair and a perennial battle between Thomasville and Valdosta. It also includes marketing lines on subscriptions, printing quality, and light social commentary.
The Dublin city schools face a mounting budget crisis with debts and reduced funds. Communities like Hough progress and neighboring towns show similar strains as tax receipts fall short. Administrators warn that without action the system will be emasculated, risking classroom cuts and decency in education. we must prioritize children’s needs.
The piece alleges Soviet criticism of the U S embargo repeal and accuses German Jewish agents of driving anti England propaganda. It speculates on Hitler’s motives behind bombing attempts and links U S arms spending to war costs while noting Capra's film screening mishap and audience reactions.
Publication notes a failed assassination attempt involving high official figures and a plan targeting Adolf Hitler. Details are sparse and heavily redacted.
George Tucker reflects on Frank Capras world premiere of Mr Smith Goes To Washington in New York. He notes the film’s audacity and the reaction of newspaper men and critics while joking about legal and medical tropes in courtroom and medical dramas depicted on screen.
Boston area residents and visitors are listed with trips to Valdosta Thomasville Meigs and Fernandina. The piece notes church meetings clubs and circles including the Missionary Society Twentieth Century Club and Doris Knight Circle with various hostesses and attendees.
Memo from Danville to Ohio Wesleyan notes Centre College Prayin' Colonels breaking a tackling dummy. Maryland coach Frank Dobson taps a hometown game captain. Marquette line challenges Iowa State as four ends score and Kemnitz adds points. Notre Dame remains unbeaten with three looming foes Iowa Northwestern Southern California. Missouri’s Jerry Notowitz nearly missed departure after a phone call during a train ride to NYU game.
Olive Alexander spent a week in Cairo with Miss Hulalia Jones. Guests at R L Sellars home included Ward Sellars Albert McCrory O D Sellars from Jacksonville and Dorothy Parramore. Also present were Anneburg Maxwell Pryor Calvary, Mrs J Maxwell Wayside and Lois Hargrove in Macon with her parents. Marguerite Swicord visited Brinson with Eugenia Swicord returning home. Hubert Barwick and daughters Lucille and Christine of Thomasville joined Mr and Mrs W C Bell Sunday.
Falls and motor vehicle accidents accounted for 63 percent of the 94 000 fatalities in accidents last year, highlighting the leading risk factors in public safety.
Meigs Georgia reports C. W. Watson of Atlanta's one day town visit on business. Friends congratulate Mrs Maddox on her recovery and hope for continued improvement. Miss Margaret Hudson returns to Miami after a pleasant Meigs stay. George Layman of Griffin stops by for short business hours this week.
Meigs Georgia reports the organization of a Baptist Training Union at the local church under Pastor J Gorham Garrison. Miss Martha Rhoden sponsors. Miss Myla Lee Miller elected general director with officers including Louise Ferguson secretary and Frances Spence as both junior advisor and pianist. The union will meet Sundays at 6 30 p m and invites community youth to attend.
A report notes cooperation from railroad officials aiding a pursuit at East St Louis, detailing the logistical support and coordination involved in the effort.
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