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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1937
Page
1
A collection of reflective bursts touches on gun laws, revolts, and social issues in Georgia. Wartime warnings, crime notes, and local anecdotes mix with forecasts, civic concerns, and regional mood during uncertain times. The piece references Valdosta football, Georgia convicts, and regional headlines.
The article notes hundreds of children affected by infantile paralysis over the past summer with activity shifting from the south to Canada and possibly the Pacific coast next year. It highlights the lack of a known transmission method and urges funds to support research and protective measures.
A reflective column argues social climbing is driven by those without status seeking entry to elite circles. It condemns ostentatious wealth as a shallow path and praises character, integrity, and genuine worth over blue books or social registers, noting real merit outlasts born privilege.
New York awaits Gilbert Miller’s presentation of French Without Tears featuring Guy Middleton who became the most hissed at man in England for his Young England villain role. Middleton, famed for humor in hissed performances, plans a light southerly French affair with heart intrigues and laughs.
A rumor mentions Nazi organizations in the United States organizing for a revolt. It notes concerns about potential domestic Nazi activity and public safety implications.
The article notes that prior conventions required two thirds to nominate, but in 1940 the rule was changed to a simple majority. It suggests President Biot velt aims for a third term and that southern and other states could influence the outcome, with the northern bloc’s previous one vote breaching the old threshold.
The piece analyzes critics of the new deal among southern congressmen and fears of a strong third term push. It notes northern and midwest support needed for decisive opposition and recalls Borah’s September 16 constitution speech prep and presidential air address on the same topic.
Elizabeth Renfroe of Quitman visits Boston relatives while O P Bond of Miami visits Glen Mulford. Boston teachers attend county meeting in Thomasville. Faculty participation reaches one hundred percent. Several students depart for Shorter College Rome and University of Missouri positions are filled. Reverend Culpepper leads Methodist revival as locals welcome back Har r y Zalumas.
Sat lay in igman lag ell Hore of Jacsons hurt in an accident recently in Georgia. Mrs Jessie Horne recovering at her daughter's home. Harry Horne of Live Oak spent one night. Martiel Landy to teach again in New York this year. Copenhagen report says Queen Despark, 57, very weak after stomach operation.
Fragmentary notes describe a highway incident near Sheepshead Bay involving a motorcycle and a bystander. Details are garbled, with names and actions obscured, but suggest a suspected offender and a traffic altercation.
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