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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1962
Page
1
Wall Street extended a three day rally with moderate trading as the Associated Press average rose to about 225.0 with industrials up around 1.9 and utilities higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained to near 900.77 as short covering supported further gains ahead of NYSE short interest figures. Corporate bonds showed mixed results.
A compact stock snapshot lists diverse movers including Greyhound, Amoco and Henley steel peers, Armour, Macy, Ford lines and naval suppliers among others. Traders weigh utilities, rail, and consumer goods amid shifting market momentum.
An upcoming election seeks four new members for the Thomasville Retail Merchants Council. Balloting closes Wednesday with nominees including Robert Alligood, Charles Atkinson, Grady Burgess, Mrs. Charlotte Hicks Drew, Joe Goldstein, Thomas T. Hawkins, Eulon J. Hill, Osco Hughes, Frank Still, and Jimmy Vaughn.
Hog receipts total 2600 for 24 hours ending Tuesday at plants in Albany, Columbus, Moultrie, Thomasville, Dothan and Jacksonville with varying weights and prices. Chicago hog numbers show steady to higher barrows and gilts with No 1 and 2 grades around 19.35 to 19.50, sows 16.50 to 18.00. Georgia cattle auctions report mixed changes across Social Circle, Sylvester, Thomaston and Waycross with steers and calves showing gains in some classes and declines in others. Atlanta area produce trades list prices for cabbage, potatoes, greens, beans, peppers and other produce. North Georgia poultry market reports farm quotas for broilers and fryers with prices delivered to plants.
Area deaths report former Thomasville resident Wendell Rockwell Mims Sr. 44 died Sunday night at Tinker AFB of a heart attack. He served as lieutenant navigator-bombardier in WWII and later at Tinker AFB. Funeral set in Oklahoma with interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Survived by wife Sarah, three sons, three daughters, extended relatives.
Funeral services for E. H. Jackson 63 were conducted at Dekle Funeral Chapel Thomasville after a six week illness at Archbold Memorial Hospital He was a Carroll County native and longtime resident of Ochlocknee Thomasville family survivors include wife Lynna two daughters Mrs Howard Kelly Warner Robins Mrs Robert Rogers Decatur three brothers J P Jackson R L Jackson W P Jackson two sisters Mrs N A Ross Tallahassee Mrs C H Carter Boston five grandchildren and 12 nieces and nephews
George William Perkins of Cairo died Monday after a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Clark Funeral Home with Rev. George Cummings officiating. Born April 15, 1928 in Cairo, he was the son of Mrs. D. D. Perkins and the late Mr. Perkins. Survivors include his mother, three brothers Jack Perkins Visalia California David Perkins Kansas City Missouri and Robert Perkins Cairo five sisters Mrs. Jack Jurney Boynton Beach Fla Mrs R L Ulmer Whigham Ga Mrs Alton Lee Mrs Gerald Kines and Mrs Rudolph Maxwell all of Cairo. Active pallbearers listed.
Chamber of Commerce leaders pressed for quick completion of an attitude survey to gauge Thomas County residents interest in extended area service. Results will go to the State Public Service Commission in Atlanta for a final decision on EAS, which would end toll charges within the county. J Douglas Bulloch urged a county delegation to travel to Atlanta for a hearing, while a four member committee was named to plan boosting retail sales using University of Georgia trade survey data.
The Thomas County Veterans Council will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Amvets Post 38 on Moultrie Road to continue planning.
Monticello notes include Ralph Hagar's Florida Park Service slide show at the Kiwanis luncheon with guests from Tellahassee St. Petersburg and Tallahassee. local members and visitors share travels training and family news across town.
The Rev. James Napoleon Greene of 411 Lester Street died Monday morning in New York City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Hadley Funeral Home. The notice references the 1962 Veterans Day observance and asks organization representatives to be prepared to report then.
A garbled weather log from St Mark Florida cites abnormal patterns and rainfall notes for the month. The text shows distorted times and missing data but references a record low forecast and storm details for the period.
The mayor proclaims Constitution Anniversary with no specific programs planned. School officials say no special events were scheduled for the occasion at Broad Street and the Municipal Building.
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