26 Sep 1940
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
1
A compact column from the Associated Press reflects on wartime issues and public sentiment. It covers Britain’s RAF aims over Berlin, Italian-Greek tensions, Roosevelt and Garner remarks, and general observations on neutrality, propaganda, and global military ambitions.
A Black suspect in a brutal crime against a white girl was captured within six hours and held for judicial action. Authorities note a strong public response and the case moves forward despite ongoing controversy.
The Baltimore Sun weighs Germany's gold standard ideas and Dr. Hjalmar Schacht in wartime analysis. It notes a Georgia court death sentence for a violent crime against a young woman and contrasts opinions on gold’s role, stressing continuity of gold usage despite calls to replace it.
A traveler records conversations with Captain Watt, Christain Belle, and Rogers Humphreys in San Juan Puerto Rico. They discuss life abroad, a Stratoliner flight to Buenos Aires, a chance meeting in New York, and local quirks including tides of social life and cheap wines.
In California the kidnapper of Tristan cannot be executed. life imprisonment is mandatory unless the victim suffers harm. The child remained unharmed, but parents endured extreme suspense. A former football player attacker would likely have harmed the child if not for investigators and two lumbermen who aided the case. The writer calls for a death sentence akin to the Lindbergh case.
Meigs Ga September 26 The women of the Methodist church met at the church on September 4 for a charter meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service An enjoyable meeting with twenty nine present discussed new plans and ideas referring to church work At the conclusion fruit punch and cookies were served.
Mrs Leo Wilkes hosted the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service at her Wilkes Heights home in Meigs Ga on Monday afternoon with the president presiding. The rooms featured a colorful garden flower arrangement and an engaging program was presented.
The circle meeting was presented by different members with Mrs. Cecil Bowers as leader. Twenty six members were present. Mrs. Wilkes served a delicious salad course with fruit punch.
Meigs Georgia notes Sunday visits from Miss Charlotte West and her parents Mr and Mrs Henry West. Mrs H M Collier and Byron visited Mrs C C Thomas in Camilla. C H Hill of Hartsfield visited with Kent Hill returning home. Earl Sasser and children of Cairo visited Mrs Lila Sasser. Edwin Willis spent time in Pelham. Pardner Burch and Leland Cooper were among visitors from Thomasville and Pelham. Others listed with local families.
Crossword style clues and numbered grid hints spanning across and down entries with varied wordplay and definitions. Includes themes such as attire borders for pictures and biblical regions among many other standard crossword items.
Readable portions list arrival and departure times between Albany Bainbridge Dothan Monticello Tifton and other points. Times include 3:45 p.m. 10:35 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 6:40 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. with routes via Tifton and Monticello.
Anne and others from Meigs motored to Thomasville to see the boys depart on a special train to Columbia South Carolina for National Guard camp. Theron Tipton Pete Willis Harris Hollingsworth and Charles Pilcher, G M A Military College students, are named among the group. Mr Pilcher is seriously ill in an Atlanta hospital with his parents Mr and Mrs J L Pilcher at his bedside. Friends of Mr H L Tipton are noted as well.
Reports indicate a patient at the Veterans Hospital in Lake City Florida is resting well. Mrs. C B McCullar is ill at home and friends wish her a speedy recovery.
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