15 Sep 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1937
Page
1
A rushed collage of local notes and editorials on schooling, labor, politics, and cotton farming. It references a junior college idea, shifts in wages, labor unions, Europe’s alliances, New York health programs, and constitution week, all hinting at community concerns in a late era Thomasville issue.
Smaller towns face fewer dramatic traffic issues than large cities with industrial zones and rapid expansion. Officials note persistent bottlenecks and safety concerns as development continues.
A long article surveys tung oil production in Oklahoma and surrounding regions, noting its growth as a cash crop for large farms, the rise of oil mills, and the potential for land use changes. It also juxtaposes urban renewal ideas with street widening and housing improvements, alongside circus and public event reflections and a formal U.S. Supreme Court appointment discussion centered on Justice Black.
Washington report notes Hugo Black will join the Supreme Court amid lingering court tensions since the New Deal era. Observers describe a shift from cordial Senate camaraderie to a fractious court atmosphere as Black contemplates his October 4 seating and its uncertain timing.
A ball game ninth inning homer triggers a spectator’s fatal heart attack linked to the “New York Rush” by a coroner’s theory disputed by a doctor. Kate Smith is praised as a large audience favorite for her appetite for loafing and reading. Gregory Taylor, hotel impresario, celebrates a private island off Long Island with a 50 foot yacht and a rustic home, library, and hunting gear.
The September 13 1938 council session presided by Mayor Powell notes Aldermen present and reads minutes from prior meeting. Judge Hopkins presents a tax assessors report showing 1937 valuation at 6 221 850 00 up from 6 202 745 00, a net gain of 19 105 00. The council honors a Georgia Packing Company letter and considers sending Chief Porter to an Electrical Code Convention in Atlanta. An amended traffic routing request on Madison Street is referred to the Street Committee. A driveway construction bond is approved for the filling station corner of Smith Ave and Hansen St. A donation request of 59 00 to Associated Charities is approved. All bills approved. executive session requested. millage discussion for the coming year. joint session with the Board of Education planned for Sept 20. Adjourned.
A clergyman in a small parish on a wet Sunday appeals for roof repairs. The congregation hesitates until a well known local donor finally pledges ten dollars.
Snippets report hoboes on new rail service in Buffalo with Jeff Davis predicting tougher conditions. Cincinnati youths stage a sit down strike over borrowed dimes and a welfare supervisor notes repayment issues. Hollywood actor Wallace Berry hospitalized after a self inflicted wound during a film scene as colleagues send him a prank care package.
Visitors from Tallassee and Atlanta join local residents in Whigham Georgia on September 1. Norwood Trujock of Moultrie visits his mother Margaret Trujock and family. Eunice Swicord is staying with relatives. May May and Marguere are noted in local activity. A parapet around a house top is described for duck hunting in winter. The St Moritz office is referenced with a two hour and fifteen minute span to Manning.
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