16 Nov 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
1
The page fragment shows newspaper masthead for Thomasville Times Enterprise with editors and managers listed, mentions publication by The Rubese Enterprise Co and Associated Press rights, and advertising copy deadlines. It reflects preprint publication conventions and subscription pricing details in a historic period.
A mosaic of social issues and odd anecdotes touches on capitalism religion war shortages and habit. It mentions Mack Anthony returning to the Methodist Church and contrasts festive hopes with wartime shortages and moral observations about education, dress, health and leisure.
A public report questions the role of the State Patrol and its methods amid accusations of excessive friction and improper conduct. Officials say the force enforces laws while critics warn of overreach and safety concerns.
Bascom Anthony speaks of world woes and political shifts while Dr. Smith faces a three year jail term for misusing university funds and forging his name. The piece weighs prison as a potential setback to future political aims and notes the impact on family dignity and pride.
The piece notes Florida and Thomasville attracting Canadian winter visitors despite war concerns with Canada supplying thousands, while Germany seeks air bases to threaten England. It discusses aircraft range limits and possible routes through Holland or the Balkans toward Istanbul, reflecting strategic nerves and ongoing speculation.
A reader asks if sending his son to the army risks loose living and being cannon fodder. The article argues the army offers a rigged but fair arena for education and gradual advancement with multiple promotion avenues. It notes military service can be a practical, steady path balancing duty with home life and marriage.
Fragmentary passage mentions Dr Jarmes Monroe Smith and references to a university and political machine. The text is garbled, with multiple misspellings and broken phrases, making coherent summary difficult. No verifiable events, dates, or clear entities beyond the doctor are extractable.
Washington and Holland face danger as war planners note the lack of a combat plane able to fly the Germany England round trip. The small one man fighters cannot shield bombers from British interceptors over long distances, delaying the Nazi blitz.
Louis Prima touts a Congo heritage influenced groove called the Gleeby Rhythm traced to the Kenner area near New Orleans. Henry Nemo discovered the Gleebess and Prima plans a 16 piece band with King Greeley as head coach to revive this pure, unpolished rhythm for modern swing. The scene includes a Madison Square Garden horse show and a social note about Elsie and a young couple.
A dense list of cryptic crossword style clues with numbers and garbled letters, featuring across and down prompts like mineral, cleansing agent, protector, ruminant, and ancient ascetics. The text blends partial entries, mis-OCR spellings, and scattered references to common crossword themes and definitions.
A group of girls discuss a charming filly named Elsie described as handsome and the prettiest little filly they have seen. They hurry off to find her, noting her distinct appeal and old schoolmate connection in a village setting.
The Tulane football team leaves New Orleans bound for New York for Saturdays game with Columbia. They carry two red apples and mimeographed game instructions as the plan for the trip and contest.
Trainer Claude Monk Simons in New York emphasizes discipline for 26 players before a game. He assigns strict travel routines with water, meals, and lights, insisting the squad remain focused and cautious on the trip.
Sousa's rehearsal exposes a new recruit with a tuba failing a tough passage. The musician asks for quiet, blaming the horn for his bungled tone as Sousa admonishes him in a brisk, corrective moment.
In Athans Georgia 1946 a freckled lad watches the Georgia team scrimmage and vows to become a college football end. Leege Catfish Smith, an All America end, becomes his mentor guiding the aspiring end Johnny Steeman once coached by Tl. Steacman.
In Greenville the speaker Mank warns that an apple day keeps the doctor away urging people to get their apples. The remark was made during a community event at nine in the evening.
Fragmented text discusses kidney function and toxins with garbled phrases. Mentions kidneys passing liquids daily and warnings about damage, pain, and eye or head symptoms. No clear person, date, or source organization readable.
A fragmented timetable shows expected arrivals and departures for routes between Atlanta Albany Bainbridge Dothan Montgomery and nearby towns. It references specific days like October 11 1939 and notes multiple origin and destination pairings with times and locations.
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