Thomasville Post Office notes and early 1940s county news
Notices from the Thomasville Post Office reference branding ads deadlines and subscriptions while the page remarks on current events. It cites the European war skies clearing and mentions Senator Glass remarks about Ickes, cotton rates, possible Dewey drafting, and political context in Georgia and South Carolina.
Thorough Checking Urged in County Political Scene
A county paper argues for careful voting in the governor race highlighting Ed Rivers administration, tax reductions for about three thousand property owners, and a no tax raise pledge for 1938. It warns of looming European war and the risks of Hitler’s plans affecting Britain France and Italy.
The Newspaper and Politics in Thomas County
The piece discusses the role of the newspaper in covering politics and public roads in Thomas County It urges balanced reporting on road contracts and government actions while arguing for civic focus over partisan bias It notes road projects like Metcalfe road and a northern cross county route and calls for public informed discussion and prudent governance across county and city.
Middle of the Road Democrat Argues for Muddling Through
D Worth Clark, guest columnist and Idaho representative who defeated Senator James Pope, urges a balanced path between reaction and novelty. He warns against tyranny by economic power or autocracy, advocates preserving three branches’ independence, and promotes cautious optimism grounded in realism and tradition.
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Preston Grover
D. Worth Clark
James P. Pope
Idaho
Washington
England
Thorugh
America
Zion
Man About Manhattan Letter to Helen Hayes from New Orleans
Georgs Tucker writes a playful billet doux to Helen Hayes recalling her praise of Antoine's in New Orleans. He shares a personal note of sitting in her remembered chair and enjoying a pompano sealed in a heart shaped bag, celebrating Creole cooking.
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New Orleans
Helen Hayes
Helen
New York
Antoine's
Heever
France
Italy Excludes Jews From State Schools and Academies
Rome reports the government barred Jews from all state recognized schools universities and all academies institutes and associations of science arts and letters with only a single exception allowing Jewish graduates in secondary schooling to study at universities temporarily. The decree foreshadows further restrictions to be decided by the Fascist grand council on October 1 and marks the first major curtailment of Jewish participation since 1919. Meanwhile Angus McSween in Glace Bay Nova Scotia discovered his brother Daniel whom he had not seen in 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cabint
Italy
Grand Council
Angus McSween
Glace Bay
N. S
Daniel
Cape Breton
Door in Antoine's Opened for Roosevelt Visit
A tale recalls Creole cooking origins in New Orleans with brulot flame and spice. The focal memory centers on Seymour Weiss who opened a nailed shut door 65 years ago so President Roosevelt could enter a back room for a private dinner.
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New York
Helen
Seymour Weiss
Roosevelt
New Orleans
St. Louis Street
Colonel Weiss
Antoine
Defense marshal evidence aids Cobb murder case
In Sylvania Georgia defense counsel presented testimony to refute charges against Alpert Cobb Savannah attorney and former congressional hopeful in the Charlie Daughtry case. Cobb may testify today as the trial nears its fifth day with the state resting after witness Marie Daughtry described a fraudulent power of attorney and Cobb’s contract offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvania
Alpert L. Cobb
Savannah
Congress
Charlie Daughtry
Screven County
Cobb
B. W. Miller
Marie
Floridian Indicted in Georgia Man Slaying at Night Club
Bartow Florida August date reports Buster Bryan indicted by Polk county grand jury for the July 19 killing of A. E. Schaffer Sandersville Ga mill superintendent. Assistant State Attorney Rogers says trial likely in October or November.
Savannah Bus Schedules and Arrivals Via Town Routes
The timetable lists arrival and departure times for multiple routes from Atlanta to Bainbridge Valdosta Tifton Tallahassee and Monticello with connections to Savannah. Key times include departures from Waycross 6 30 am and 10 00 am and arrivals in Savannah 2 05 pm and 7 46 am with various intermediate stops.
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Tifton Tifton
Tallahassee
Tallahagues
Lopli Alla Ra, Lv
Monticello
Ghamville
Savannah
Artive
Thomsville
Tao
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Thomasville
Tenson
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Senator Glass
Ickes
Thomas Dewey
Tammany
Atlanta
South Carolina
Georgia
Ed Rivers
Albany
Lewis and
Green
Hitler
iMami
Meyor
Savannah Pregs
Mae
Talmadge
George
No. ‘Camp
Thomas County
the Rivers Administration
Cision
Europe
Czechoslovakia
Britain
Germany
Rus
Sia
Japan
Middle Europe
Will
Metcalfe Road
Rivers Administration
Clark
Manhattan
Georgs Tucker
Marie Daughtry
Philadelphia
Vila
Dothan
Union Bus
Golden Bros. CO
Purina
Thomasville, Ga
BROAG
Tiv
Ferndell Food’ Products
Skinner
Forge
Chase and. Sanborn Coffee
Mas
Armour Star
Ferndell
Mascot Dog Food
Wisconsin
Heinz Boston
Swift
Linit
Heinz, Cross
Blackwell's
Lang's
Boston
Flosvers
Park
Lundhes
Thomasville” Plumbing & Heating CO
Jackson Street
Baum
Mer
Flippers
South Broad Street
Remington
Monarch
National Cash Register
F. H. Upjohn
Agt
Remington Rand,inc
Tosco Hotel
Gas